HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-03-03 Council Regular Meeting MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
MARCH 3, 2009
7:05 P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Bennett, Brindle, and Mayor Hovland. Absent at
rollcall were Members Housh and Swenson.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Brindle and seconded by
Member Bennett approving the Council Consent Agenda with the exception of Item I.,
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2009.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Hovland
Motion carried.
CITY ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA — 2008 PROJECT OF THE YEAR;
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES OF MINNESOTA — GRAND AWARD
OF ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE; AND MINNESOTA SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERS — SEVEN WONDERS OF ENGINEERING PRESENTED Engineer/Public Works
Director Houle described the three prestigious awards presented to Edina for the West 70th Street
Roundabout project: 2008 Project of the Year from the City Engineers Association of Minnesota,
Grand Award of Engineering Excellence from the American Council of Engineering Companies of
Minnesota, and Seven Wonders of Engineering from the Minnesota Society of Professional
Engineers. He presented the awards to the Mayor and City Council.
Chuck Rickart, WSB Principal Engineer, expressed WSB's appreciation to Edina and presented
the City with a framed event poster.
*MINUTES — EXECUTIVE SESSION OF FEBRUARY 17, 2009, AND STUDY SESSION OF
FEBRUARY 24, 2009 APPROVED Motion made by Member Brindle and seconded by
Member Bennett approving the minutes of the Executive Session of February 17, 2009, and
Study Session of February 24, 2009.
Motion carried on rollcall vote —three ayes.
MINUTES — REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 2009, APPROVED Member Bennett
stated the written minutes were correct; however, the February 17, 2009, video record contained
an inaccuracy. The Transportation Commission vote on the West 70th Street Traffic Study had not
been unanimous but included one dissenting vote due to lack of bicycle lanes. Member Bennett
made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to approve the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of February 17, 2009.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Hovland
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-29 ADOPTED APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - EDINA
SCHOOL DISTRICT, 5701 NORMANDALE ROAD TO CONSTRUCT NEW MAINTENANCE
BUILDING Affidavits of Notice were presented and ordered placed on file.
Planning Director Presentation
Planning Director Teague presented the Conditional Use Permit request for Edina Public Schools
to construct a 1,984-square foot maintenance and equipment storage building on the west side of
the football field at 5701 Normandale Road. He stated staff and the Planning Commission
recommended approval with the conditions indicated in the staff's report.
The Council asked questions of staff.
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Proponent Presentation
Karen Sutherland, Perkins & Will Architects, assured this was the best location and that lighting
was adequate.
The Council informed Ms. Sutherland they would have preferred viewing the actual building
materials and asked questions of Ms. Sutherland.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Bennett, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Hovland
Motion carried.
The Council asked questions of staff and expressed concern whether lighting might impact
residents, possible extension of fencing to manage access to the maintenance building, adequacy
of proposed landscaping, and hours of operation.
Member Brindle introduced Resolution No. 2009-29, Approving a Conditional Use Permit
for a Maintenance Building at 5701 Normandale Road for Edina Public Schools based on
the following findings:
1. The proposal meets the Conditional Use Permit conditions per Section 850.04
Subd. 4. E, of the Edina Zoning Ordinance.
2. The proposal meets all applicable Zoning Ordinance requirements.
Approval was subject to the following conditions:
1. The site must be developed and maintained in conformance with the following
plans and the conditions below:
• Site plan date stamped December 23, 2008
• Grading plan date stamped December 23, 2008
• Landscaping plan date stamped December 23, 2008
• Building elevations date stamped December 23, 2008
2. Record the approving resolution with the County.
3. The building must meet all applicable building permit requirements.
4. Building materials and color must be compatible with other two utility buildings
on site, subject to staff approval.
5. A light pack must be installed on the east side of shed, must be a down-cast
light, and meet all applicable zoning ordinance requirements.
6. The landscape plan must be revised to eliminate the Rushmore Arborvitae
and replace them with three six-foot tall Norway Spruce, for a total of five
Norway Spruce along the east and south side of the building.
Member Bennett seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Hovland
Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Meg Newell, 6008 Wooddale Avenue, spoke on behalf of Laura Ericksen of 6037 Wooddale
Avenue and Jan Rife of 6004 Wooddale Avenue, regarding a sewage backup.
James Quinn, 6020 Wooddale Avenue, addressed the Council regarding a sewage backup.
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Heather and Paul Nelson, 6025 Wooddale Avenue, addressed the Council regarding a sewage
backup.
Justin Maiser, 6033 Wooddale Avenue, addressed the Council regarding a sewage backup
Colleen Cavell, 6009 Wooddale Avenue, addressed the Council regarding a sewage backup..
Joellen Deever, 7405 Oaklawn Avenue, addressed the Council regarding proficient police
response to an incident at Southdale Shopping Center
The Council acknowledged the difficulty of the sewage backup situation and asked questions of
staff. Manager Hughes related the City's experience and actions in past incidents. The Council
determined to further discuss this issue at the March 17, 2008, meeting when a full Council could
be present.
*AWARD OF BID — 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 4X4 PICK-UP TRUCK — PARK
MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT Motion made by Member Brindle and seconded by Member
Bennett awarding the bid for 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4 Pick-Up Truck, Park
Maintenance Department, to the recommended low bidder, Car/Truck City (State Bid
Contract#440137) at$22,072.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote—three ayes.
*AWARD OF BID — 2009 JACOBSEN ROTARY MOWER — PARK MAINTENANCE
DEPARTMENT Motion made by Member Brindle and seconded by Member Bennett
awarding the bid for 2009 Jacobsen Rotary Mower, Edina Park Maintenance Department, to
the recommended low bidder, Turfwerks (State Contract#440431) at$71,299.62.
Motion carried on rollcall vote —three ayes.
*AWARD OF BID—ONE ARTICULATED LOADER—STREET DEPARTMENT Motion made by
Member Brindle and seconded by Member Bennett awarding the bid for One Articulated
Loader, Street Department, to the recommended low bidder, St. Joseph Equipment (State
Contract#432520) at$184,029.87.
Motion carried on rollcall vote —three ayes.
*AWARD OF BID — ONE TON TRUCK — STREET DEPARTMENT Motion made by Member
Brindle and seconded by Member Bennett awarding the bid for One-Ton Truck
Cab/Chassis, Street Department, to the recommended low bidder, Car/Truck City at
$21,542.32.
Motion carried on rollcall vote —three ayes.
MORNINGSIDE WATER RATE REPORT PRESENTED Finance Director Wallin presented an
overview of the Morningside water rate report and advised of staff's conversation with the City of
Minneapolis about rates charged to Edina for water purchased.
The Council asked staff to assure that Edina residents who received water from Minneapolis were
not being overcharged. It was indicated this matter would be further considered after the City of
Minneapolis rate study was completed.
PARK BOARD APPOINTMENT APPROVED Mayor Hovland explained the need for another
appointment to the Park Board. Mayor Hovland made a motion, seconded by Member
Brindle, to endorse the Mayor's recommendation and appoint Keeya Steel to the Park
Board for a term ending February 1, 2012.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Hovland
Motion carried.
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ON-SALE INTOXICATING, CLUB ON-SALE, AND SUNDAY SALE LIQUOR LICENSE
RENEWALS APPROVED Mr. Hughes advised that staff had found the applications in order and
recommended approval. Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Bennett, to
approve Club On-Sale and Sunday Liquor License renewals for the following restaurants:
On-Sale Intoxicating & Sunday Sale — Big Bowl Cafe, California Pizza Kitchen, Crave
Restaurant, Eden Avenue Grill, Edina Grill Restaurant, Kozy's Steaks and Seafood, Lake
Shore Grill, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant, Maggiano's Restaurant& Bakery,
P.F. Chang's Bistro, Romano's Macaroni Grill, Ruby Tuesday, Salut Bar Americain, Tejas,
The Cheesecake Factor, Westin Edina Galleria, Via Cafe and Bar; and, Club & Sunday Sale
— Edina County Club, Interlachen Country Club.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Hovland
Motion carried.
WINE LICENSE RENEWALS APPROVED Mr. Hughes advised the applications for renewals
were in order and staff recommended approval. Member Bennett made a motion, seconded by
Member Brindle to approve On-Sale Wine and On-Sale 3.2 Beer License renewals for the
following restaurants: Beaujo's, Chapatti's, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Cook's of Crocus Hill,
Good Earth Restaurant, Marriott Residence Inn, and Noodles & Company.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Hovland
Motion carried.
BEER LICENSE RENEWALS APPROVED Mr. Hughes advised the applications for renewals
were in order and staff recommended approval. Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by
Member Bennett, to approve 3.2 Beer Licenses for the following restaurants: On-Sale 3.2
Licenses — Chuck E. Cheese, Davanni's Pizza/Hoagies, TJ's Family Restaurant; and, Off-
Sale 3.2 Licenses — Cub Foods, Holiday Stationstore #217, Jerry's Foods, Speedway
Superamerica LLC.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Hovland
Motion carried.
GATEWAY LIVABLE COMMUNITIES GRANT ACCEPTED Mr. Teague advised the City had
received a Livable Communities Grant of$317,400 that would be used to investigate and clean up
redevelopment sites within the Gateway redevelopment project.
The Council asked questions of staff regarding disbursal of grant funds.
Member Bennett made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to enter into the
Metropolitan Council Sub-grant Agreement with WP Development LLC, to allow the City to
control the funds received from the Metropolitan Council for a Livable Communities Act
Tax Base Revitalization Grant for the Gateway Redevelopment Project.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Hovland
Motion carried.
*STIPEND FOR COMMISSIONER TO ATTEND OUT OF STATE CONFERENCE AUTHORIZED
Motion made by Member Brindle and seconded by Member Bennett to authorize payment
of a $250.00 stipend for Hailey Lee, Energy and Environment Commissioner, to attend the
Powershift 2009 conference.
Motion carried on rollcall vote—three ayes.
*CONFIRMATION OF CLAIMS PAID Motion made by Member Brindle and seconded by
Member Bennett approving payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the
Check Register dated February 19, 2009, and consisting of 27 pages: General Fund
$148,886.53; Communications Fund $7,890.54; Working Capital Fund $3,090.75; Art Center
Fund $2,397.49; Golf Dome Fund $21,587.46; Aquatic Center Fund $945.00; Golf Course
Fund $18,336.43; Ice Arena Fund $44,533.50; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund
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$22,129.72; Liquor Fund $131,358.19; Utility Fund $25,611.93; Storm Sewer Fund $3,202.22;
Recycling Fund $37,077.90; PSTF Agency Fund $5,876.11; TOTAL $472,923.77 and for
approval of payment of claims dated February 26, 2009, and consisting of 26 pages:
General Fund $453,785.46; Communications Fund $4,226.09; Working Capital Fund
$232,683.80; Construction Fund $13,527.77; Art Center Fund $1,925.65; Golf Dome Fund
$3,368.86; Aquatic Center Fund $462.62; Golf Course Fund $7,762.79; Ice Arena Fund
$3,902.57; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $58,006.17; Liquor Fund $169,843.28; Utility
Fund $107,311.81; Storm Sewer Fund $39,182.51; Recycling Fund $20.00; TOTAL
$1,096,009.38.
Motion carried on rollcall vote —three ayes.
EDINA UNPLUGGED ANNOUNCED The Council encouraged residents to participate in Edina
Unplugged on Monday, March 9, 2009, and advised of activities that would take place.
ENERGY ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION UPDATE Mayor Hovland stated at the next meeting he
would bring forward the option of increasing membership of the Energy Environment Commission
and directed staff to prepare an ordinance amendment.
CONNECTING WITH KIDS STEERING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT Mr. Hughes announced an
opportunity to serve on a Connecting with Kids Steering Committee. It was noted that Member
Swenson had indicated interest.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting
adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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D br A. Man en, Ci Clerk
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, March 17, 2009.
James C. Hovland, Mayor
Video Copy of the March 3, 2009, meeting is available.
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