HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-04-21 Council Regular Meeting MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
APRIL 21, 2009
7:06 P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Bennett, Brindle, Swenson and Mayor Hovland.
Absent at rollcall was Member Housh.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Swenson and seconded by
Member Bennett approving the Council Consent Agenda as presented.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-45 ADOPTED — MICHAEL BOSSARD AND ROBERT SOLHEIM
COMMENDED Mayor Hovland read a resolution commending Edina citizens Michael Bossard and
Robert Solheim for rescuing a neighbor from a structure fire. Member Bennett introduced and
moved adoption of Resolution No. 2009-45, commending Michael Bossard and Robert
Solheim. Member Swenson seconded the motion.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Fire Chief Scheerer presented Michael Bossard and Robert Solheim with a Fire Department
Certificate of Merit. Michael Bossard thanked the City for the award and expressed his
appreciation for the work of the Police and Fire Departments. Robert Solheim thanked the City for
the honor and stated he and Mr. Bossard encountered a moment in time where they were needed
to help someone. He said it made more meaningful the choice of police officers and fire fighters
who have made a career of rescuing persons in danger.
POLICE OFFICER MARC LIMBECK COMMENDED Police Deputy Chief Long presented a Police
Department Commendation to Police Officer Limbeck for his heroic actions in rescuing a resident
from a structure fire. Fire Chief Scheerer presented Police Officer Limbeck with a Fire Department
Certificate of Merit and advised this was the first time such a Fire Department commendation had
been awarded to a Police Officer.
*MINUTES APPROVED — REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 7, 2009, AND WORK SESSION OF
APRIL 7, 2009 Motion made by Member Swenson and seconded by Member Bennett
approving the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 7, 2009, and Work Session of April 7,
2009.
Motion carried on rollcall vote —four ayes.
PUBLIC HEARING HELD — TEMPORARY ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE
APPROVED — EDINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TASTE OF EDINA, MAY 14, 2009 Affidavits
of Notice presented and ordered placed on file.
Police Deputy Chief Long Presentation
Mr. Long presented the Edina Chamber of Commerce request for a Temporary Intoxicating Liquor
License and Permit to Use City Property allowing the Taste of Edina event to be held at the
Centennial Lakes Park Centrum building on May 14, 2009, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. He advised
the Chamber's past events had been well managed and recommended approval conditioned on
the sale and consumption of liquor being limited to beer and wine.
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Proponent Presentation
Arrie Larsen Manti, Edina Chamber of Commerce President, requested approval of their
application and thanked the Council for its past support of this event.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to Approve Temporary On-
Sale Intoxicating Liquor License and Special Permit to use City property in conjunction with
the Liquor License for the Taste of Edina event sponsored by the Edina Chamber of
Commerce, conditioned that the sale and consumption be limited to beer and wine.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dan Wick, representing Congressman Erik Paulsen, offered Congressman Paulsen's assistance to
both the City of Edina and its citizens. Mr. Wick advised how the Congressman could be contacted.
Kitty O'Dea, 4610 Bruce Avenue, thanked staff for its assistance with the utility construction in the
Country Club area and urged use of the adopted Heritage Preservation guidelines.
John Bohan, 800 Coventry Place, questioned the process for the Planning Commission's Work
Plan amending the zoning code and whether public testimony would be entertained.
*AWARD OF BID — 2009-2011 POLICE UNIFORM CONTRACT Motion made by Member
Swenson and seconded by Member Bennett awarding the bid for the 2009-2011 Police
Uniform Contract to the recommended low bidder, Uniforms Unlimited at$15,325.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote—four ayes.
PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR PRESENTATION RECEIVED REGARDING ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS Planning Commission Chair Fischer and Assistant Chair Staunton
presented the proposed work plan to bring Edina's zoning code into agreement with the updated
Comprehensive Plan. Planning Director Teague reviewed the recommended amendments to
comply with the Comprehensive Plan. The Council, Commissioners and staff discussed necessary
amendments, lighting requirement, signage requirements, Planned Unit Development districts, the
work plan, the proposed public process to be followed with an additional monthly study session
held by a Committee-of-the-Whole, Commission attendance requirements and the impact on the
Commission with the extra work session.
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-43 ADOPTED ACCEPTING VARIOUS DONATIONS Mayor Hovland
explained that 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
Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2009-43 accepting various
donations. Member Bennett seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2009-6 ADOPTED — SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Mr. Teague outlined
changes made to Ordinance No. 2009-6 amending sign regulations made since Council granted
First Reading. The amendment would allow additional free standing or wall signs in the Office and
Regional Medical District and regulate the size of an address sign based on the size of the
building. The Council asked questions of Mr. Teague while it discussed the proposed amendment.
Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Bennett, to grant Second Reading
adopting Ordinance No. 2009-6, amending the Edina Code Section 460 concerning signs.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 2009-5 ADOPTED — PARK DEDICATION Assistant City Manager Worthington
reviewed the proposed amendment to bring Edina's Code into compliance with state statutes
relative to parkland dedication. She stated the City could prescribe reasonable fees sufficient to
defray costs incurred to review, investigate, and administer an application for a subdivision;
however, the funds could not be used for ongoing operation and maintenance. Ms. Worthington
explained staff identified capital needs, park and open space facilities, ratio of recreational users
per capita, and created a fee formula. It was noted that if the property was not being subdivided,
this ordinance would not apply.
The Council asked questions of Ms. Worthington and Attorney Knutson while it discussed the
ordinance amendment.
Member Swenson made a motion to grant First Reading and waive Second Reading
adopting Ordinance No. 2009-5, amending the Edina City Code concerning subdivision
dedication requirements. Member Bennett seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
BOARDS AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS
COMMISSSON AND ART CENTE14MOARD Mayor Hovland presented the collective
recommendation of the interview committee for appointments and advised the terms had been
determined by a blind draw. Member Hovland made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle,
to endorse the following appointments to the Human Rights and Relations Commission:
Arnold Bigbee to a term ending February 1, 2012; John Cashmore to a term ending February
1, 2010; Lisa Finsness to a term ending February 1, 2011; Jessica Kingston to a term ending
February 1, 2011; Bob Mayer to a term ending February 1, 2012; Meg Newell to a term
ending February 1, 2012; and Ralph Overholt to a term ending February 1, 2010.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Hovland made a motion, seconded by Member Bennett, to endorse the following
appointments to the Art Center Board: Hafed Boussadi to a term ending February 1, 2012;
Bev Fischer Soshea to a term ending February 1, 2012; Megan Norman to a term ending
February 1, 2012; Michael Whitt reappointed to a term ending February 1, 2011; and Renee
Usem to a term ending February 1, 2012.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
*JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT APPROVED Motion made by Member Swenson and
seconded by Member Bennett to approve the Agreement between Hennepin County and the
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City of Edina to apply for and distribute grant funding under the 2009 Recovery Act Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
Motion carried on rollcall vote—four ayes.
*RESOLUTION NO. 2009-44 ADOPTED — GRANTING LOT DIVISION, 7340 CORNELIA DRIVE
Motion made by Member Swenson and seconded by Member Bennett to introduce and
adopt Resolution No. 2009-44, Approving a Lot Division of 7338 and 7340 Cornelia Drive,
conditioned on: the two units must be separated by a fire-wall as approved by the building
official, and the approving resolution dividing the two lots will not be filed at Hennepin
County prior to the building official's review and approval of a wall separating the two units.
Motion carried on rollcall vote—four ayes.
*HEARING DATE SET (MAY 5, 2009) — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT EDINA PUBLIC
SCHOOLS, COUNTRYSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 5701 BENTON AVENUE Motion made
by Member Swenson and seconded by Member Bennett setting public hearing date of May
5, 2009, for Conditional Use Permit Edina Public Schools, Countryside Elementary School,
5701 Benton Avenue.
Motion carried on rollcall vote —four ayes.
*RESOLUTION NO. 2009-46 ADOPTED —ACCEPTING FEASIBILITY REPORT IMPROVEMENT
BA-357 ST. JOHN'S PARK NEIGHBORHOOD STREET RECONSTRUCTION Motion made by
Member Swenson and seconded by Member Bennett to introduce and adopt Resolution No.
2009-46, Receiving Feasibility Report for St. Johns Park Neighborhood Street
Reconstruction Improvement No. BA-357.
Motion carried on rollcall vote—four ayes.
TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT RECEIVED — ALL-WAY STOP REQUEST DENIED Traffic Safety
Coordinator Tate presented a resident's request to change the intersection of West 40th Street and
Lynn Avenue from a two-way north/south stop into an all-way stop. He noted that West 40th Street
was a 30-foot wide City street with curb and gutter, no sidewalks, and parking was allowed on both
sides. Mr. Tate presented criteria considered in staff's recommendation for denial of the request
for an all-way stop. It was noted that the requestor, Rick Jacobson of Monterey Avenue, was not
present. The Council discussed the request and agreed that unnecessary stop signs were not
desirable.
Member Bennett made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to accept the Traffic Safety
Report of April 1, 2009 as presented.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
*CONFIRMATION OF CLAIMS PAID Motion made by Member Swenson and seconded by
Member Bennett approving payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check
Register dated April 9, 2009, and consisting of 28 pages: General Fund $195,445.85; CDBG
Fund $1,100.00; Communications Fund $9,057.00; Police Special Revenue $268.65; City Hall
Debt Service $900.00; Working Capital Fund $44,369.54; Construction Fund $393.44; Art
Center Fund $6,217.41; Golf Dome Fund $2,227.58; Aquatic Center Fund $4,446.97; Golf
Course Fund $25,618.28; Ice Arena Fund $11,749.71; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund
$108,181.01; Liquor Fund $170,609.78; Utility Fund $373,218.10; Storm Sewer Fund
$6,521.41; PSTF Agency Fund $9,356.25; TOTAL $969,680.98 and for approval of payment of
claims dated April 16, 2009, and consisting of 31 pages: General Fund $198,909.30; CDBG
Fund $11,260.00; Communications Fund $13,144.34; Police Special Revenue $3,652.69;
Working Capital Fund $4,277.55; Art Center Fund $1,397.75; Golf Dome Fund $14,959.09;
Golf Course Fund $30,519.44; Ice Arena Fund $16,722.99; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes
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Fund $45,127.53; Liquor Fund $247,389.00; Utility Fund $61,919.69; Storm Sewer Fund
$432.94; Recycling Fund $37,077.90; PSTF Agency Fund $2,261.10; TOTAL $689,051.31.
Motion carried on rollcall vote —four ayes.
*CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS — MORNINGSIDE WATER RATES Motion made by Member
Swenson and seconded by Member Bennett to authorize staff to work with City of
Minneapolis staff to draft a contract for domestic and fire protection water to the
Morningside Neighborhood of Edina for future Council consideration.
Motion carried on rollcall vote —four ayes.
ATTENDANCE POLICY DISCUSSED Following a brief discussion, staff was directed to prepare
an amendment to the attendance ordinance for further consideration.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting
adjourned at 9:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Ma gen, Cit CIe
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, May 5, 2009.
James C. Hovland, Mayor
Video Copy of the April 21, 2009, meeting is available.
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