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Home My WebLink About2008-01-02 Council Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL JANUARY 2,2008 7:00 P.M. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Bennett, Housh, Masica, Swenson, and Mayor Hovland. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Swenson and seconded by Member Housh approving the Council Consent Agenda as presented with the exception of Item V.B. Centennial Lakes Centrum Building Roofing. Rollcall: Ayes: Bennett, Housh, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. 'MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 2007, WORK SESSION OF DECEMBER 18, 2007, AND STUDY SESSION OF NOVEMBER 27, 2007, APPROVED Motion made by Member Swenson and seconded by Member Housh approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 18, 2007, Work Session of December 18, 2007, And Study Session of November 27,2007. Motion carried on rollcall vote -five ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-08 APPROVING LOT DIVISION - 5400 INTERLACHEN BLVD/5340 HOLLYWOOD ROAD Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Housh adopting Resolution No. 2008-08 approving the lot division for 5400 Interlachen Boulevard/5340 Hollywood Road. Motion carried on rollcall vote -five ayes. PUBLIC COMMENT No one appeared for public comment. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-21 ADOPTED AMENDING SECTION 180 OF THE CITY CODE TO REQUIRE REMOVAL OF MEMBERS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS WHO FAIL TO COMPLY WITH ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS Manager Hughes said that there had been no changes to Ordinance No. 2007-21 since the Council granted first reading at their December 18, 2007, meeting. He said the ordinance would require removal of board and commission members failing to meet attendance requirements. Member Masica made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2007-21 amending Section 180 of the City Code to require removal of members from boards and commissions who fail to comply with attendance requirements. Member Bennett seconded the motion. Ayes: Bennett, Housh, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. Page 1 Minutes/Edina City CounciVianuAa 2,2008 *AWARD OF BID -2008 Printer Service Contract Motion made by Member Swenson and seconded by Member Housh approving the award of bid for the 2008 Printer Service Contract to Galaxy Computer, Inc. in the amount of$15,589.68. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. AWARD OF BID CENTENNIAL LAKES CENTRUM BUILDING ROOFING Following a discussion of the Council on whether or not the proposed architectural shingles would fit with the aesthetics of the Centennial Lakes Centrum, Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Housh approving the award of bid for the Centennial Lakes Centrum Building Roofing to the recommended low bidder Dercon Construction Services, Inc. at$36,252.00 plus $1.25 per square foot beyond 300 square feet of worn roof decking. Ayes: Bennett, Housh, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-01 APPROVED, ACCEPTING VARIOUS DONATIONS Mayor Hovland explained in order to comply with State Statutes; all donations to the City must be adopted by Resolution and approved by four favorable votes of the Council accepting the donations. Member Bennett introduced Resolution No. 2008-01 accepting various donations. Member Swenson seconded the motion. Ayes: Bennett, Housh, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. Dick Crockett of the Edina Community Foundation and Linda Kieffer, Chair of the Edina Public Art Committee made a brief presentation on the sculpture "The Pine Cone' that will be installed in the center of the maze in Centennial Lakes Park. The sculpture was a gift to the City through the Edina Community Foundation from John and Jean Hedberg. *RESOLUTION NO. 2008-02 APPROVED DESIGNATING THE EDINA SUN CURRENT THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER Member Swenson introduced Resolution No 2008-02 Approving Designation of Official Newspaper the Edina Sun Current. Motion seconded by Member Housh. Motion carried on rollcall vote -five ayes. *RESOLUTION NO. 2008-03 APPROVED DESIGNATING SIGNATORIES Member Swenson introduced Resolution No. 2008-03 Approving Designation of Signatories, seconded by Member Housh. Motion carried on rollcall vote -five ayes. *RESOLUTION NO. 2008-04 APPROVED DESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR/ALTERNATE DIRECTOR OF SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY Member Swenson introduced Resolution No. 2008-04 Approving Designation of Director/Alternate Director of Suburban Rate Authority, seconded by Member Housh. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. Page 2 Minutes/Edina City Council/january 2, 2008 *RESOLUTION NO. 2008-05 APPROVED DESIGNATING THE DIRECTOR/ ALTERNATE DIRECTOR OF LOGIS Member Swenson introduced Resolution No. 2008- 05 Approving Designating the Director/Alternate Director of LOGIS, seconded by Member Housh. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. *RESOLUTION NO. 2008-06 APPROVING FACSIMILE SIGNATURES Member Swenson introduced Resolution No. 2008-06 Approving Facsimile Signatures, seconded by Member Housh. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. *RESOLUTION NO. 2008-07 APPROVING DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES Member Swenson introduced Resolution No. 2008-07 Approving Designation of Official Depositories, seconded by Member Housh. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION RECEPTION DATE SET FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 22 2008 Mr. Hughes reviewed potential dates for the 2008 Volunteer Recognition Reception. Following a brief Council discussion, Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Masica setting the Volunteer Recognition Reception Date for Tuesday, April 22, 2008. Ayes: Bennett, Housh, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. ANNUAL MEETING DATE SET FOR MONDAY MARCH 10 2008 Mr. Hughes reviewed various dates for the 2007 Annual Meeting. Following a brief Council discussion, Member Bennett made a motion, seconded by Member Housh setting the Annual Meeting Date for Monday, March 10, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. Ayes: Bennett, Housh, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. *BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION DATE SET FOR APRIL 14, 2008 Member Swenson made a motion seconded by Member Housh setting April 14, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. for the initial hearing date of the Board of Appeal and Equalization. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. 2008 BOARD, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEE INTERVIEWS ARRANGED The Council briefly discussed the possible dates and times to hold interviews for citizens applying for appointment to advisory boards, commissions and committees. Staff was directed to contact applicants and schedule interviews on Tuesday January 22, 2008, and Tuesday, January 29, 2008. Member Housh noted he would be out of town on Tuesday, January 29, 2008. DIAL-A-RIDE CONTRACT APPROVED WITH METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Mr. Hughes noted the City's Dial-A-Ride provider was recently released from their contract with the Metropolitan Council, necessitating a change in service to continue providing rides to residents without access to a car. He added the proposed contract would be a temporary arrangement until the Metropolitan Council and the City identify a permanent contractor. Page 3 Minutes/Edina City Counci anuary 2, 2008 After discussion, Member Swenson made a motion approving the contract as proposed, seconded by Member Masica. Ayes: Bennett, Housh, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. *CONFIRMATION OF CLAIMS PAID Member Housh made a motion and Member Swenson seconded the motion approving payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated December 19, 2007, and consisting of 30 pages; General Fund $849,299.97; CDBG Fund $598.00; Communications Fund $6,715.94; Working Capital Fund $374,507.60; Construction Fund $33,778.25; Art Center Fund $4,815.50; Golf Dome Fund $2,227.39; Aquatic Center Fund $415.18; Golf Course Fund $16,433.72; Ice Arena Fund $12,229.21; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $13,769.21; Liquor Fund $174,408.90; Utility Fund $68,016.36; Storm Sewer Fund $37,619.95; PSTF Agency Fund $4,695.99; TOTAL $1,599,531.07; and for approval of payment of claims dated December 26, 2007, and consisting of 26 pages: General Fund $115,637.06; Communications Fund $6,170.80; Working Capital Fund $320,277.23; Art Center Fund $18,217.99; Aquatic Center Fund $2,579.53; Golf Course Fund $4,764.69; Ice Arena Fund $1,030.13; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $5,371.71; Liquor Fund $277,135.81; Utility Fund $161,546.62; PSTF Agency Fund $2,798.31; TOTAL $915,529.88. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-20 ADOPTED AMENDING UTILITY RATES FOR 2008 Mr. Hughes stated there had been no changes to the proposed ordinance since it received first reading at the December 18, 2007 meeting. Following a brief discussion, Member Masica made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2007-20 amending utility rates for 2008. Member Swenson seconded the motion. Ayes: Bennett, Housh, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. REQUEST RECEIVED TO MODIFY EXISTING ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE CODE David Burley, owner of Edina Grill, approached the Council requesting a change be made to Edina Code Section 900 allowing license holders to offer discounts on drinks such as "Happy Hour" or "Half Price Wine Night". Following a discussion of the issue the Council directed staff to bring back information on the possible impact such a change would have on enforcement in Edina. There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 1 Debra A. Mangen, ity Clerk Page 4