HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-07-07 City Council Regular Meeting MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
JULY 7, 2015
7:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
11. ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Members Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, and Mayor Hovland,
111. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, approving the meeting
agenda.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED
Member Stewart made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, approving the consent
agenda as revised to remove Item IV.I. Human Rights and Relations Commission
Resignation, as follows:
M.A. Approve regular and work session meeting minutes of June 17, 2015
IV.B. Receive payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register
dated June 18, 2015, and consisting of 38 pages; General Fund $197,547.45; Police
Special Revenue $1,282.21; Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund $992.64; Arts and
Culture Fund $6,375.00; Working Capital Fund $47,686.52; Equipment Replacement
Fund $9,214.37; Cando Fund $1,598.00; Art Center Fund $4,221.18; Golf Dome Fund
$653.30; Aquatic Center Fund $5,544.59; Golf Course Fund $54,611.75; Ice Arena
Fund $14,403.18; Sports Dome Fund $46.43; Edinborough Park Fund $9,082.10;
Centennial Lakes Park Fund $1 1,55 1.53; Liquor Fund $171,639.92; Utility Fund
$98,941.98; Storm Sewer Fund $184.40; PSTF Agency Fund $9,131.80; Centennial TIF
District $2,675.92; Grandview TIF District $371.18; TOTAL $647,755.45; for receipt of
payment of claims dated June 25, 2015, and consisting of 31 pages; General Fund
$148,189.55; Police Special Revenue $393.22; Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund
$159,768.38; PIR Debt Service Fund $1,603.82; Working Capital Fund $1,217,918.50;
Cando Fund $21,205.00; Art Center Fund $1,071.80; Golf Dome Fund $1,616.50;
Aquatic Center Fund $11,526.28; Golf Course Fund $37,072.12; Ice Arena Fund
$11,836.68; Sports Dome Fund $32,315.96; Edinborough Park Fund $7,970.89;
Centennial Lakes Park Fund $91,676.44; Liquor Fund $170,578.54; Utility Fund
$1,360,665.24; Storm Sewer Fund $722,837.64; PSTF Agency Fund $1,997.26;
Centennial TIF District $91,676.44; Grandview TIF District $1,890.00; Pentagon Park
District $105.00; Payroll Fund $2,667.60; TOTAL $4,011,408.98; for receipt of
payment of claims dated July 2, 2015, and consisting of 36 pages; General Fund
$219,317.22; Police Special Revenue $3,527.36; Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund
$17,868.91; Arts and Culture Fund $700.00; Working Capital Fund $403,367.64;
Equipment Replacement Fund $791.73; Art Center Fund $3,803.73; Golf Dome Fund
$716.44; Aquatic Center Fund $10,478.48; Golf Course Fund $70,214.07; Ice Arena
Fund $10,961.72; Sports Dome Fund $95.21; Edinborough Park Fund $12,716.64;
Centennial Lakes Park Fund $3,354.80; Liquor Fund $203,561.73; Utility Fund
$65,881.05; Storm Sewer Fund 23,296.06; Recycling Find $32.20; PSTF Agency Fund
$1,548.39; TOTAL $1,052.233.38; and, Credit Card Transactions dated March 25 —
April 26, 2015; TOTAL $47,309.72
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IV.C. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-65 Approving Public Health Emergency Preparedness
Grant Project Agreement 2015-2016
IV.D. Authorize Joint Powers Agreement for Community Solar Gardens
IV.E. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-66, Supporting Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative
Affordable Housing Project at 3330 66th Street in Edina
IV.F. Request for Purchase, Todd Park Basketball Court, awarding the bid to the
recommended low bidder, Tennis West at$35,970.00
IV.G. Request for Purchase, West Parking Lot Van Valkenburg Park, awarding the bid to
the recommended low bidder, Ace Asphalt Paving Contractors at $78,626.79
IV.H. Request for Purchase, Award of Bid Contract ENG I S-1 1 2015 Sealcoating
Improvements, awarding the bid to the recommended bidder, Allied Blacktop
Company at $154,820.00
W.I. Human Rights and Relations Commission Resignation
IV.J. Approve Public Art Purchase—Three Dancing Sand Mill Cranes Sculpture
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
IV.I. HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION RESIGNATION—REMAIN VACANT
The Council noted that resignations did not normally come before the Council for vote. Manager Neal
explained that there was not an alternate to fill the position and staff recommended leaving the position
vacant until annual on-boarding in March.
Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, to leave the Human
Rights and Relations seat vacant until annual on-boarding in March.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
V. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD—Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file.
VI.A. RESOLUTION NO. 20IS-67 APPROVING ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY MINNEAPOLIS ON
BEHALF OF FAIRVIEW HEALTH SERVICES—ADOPTED
Manager Neal introduced Nathan Canova, Dorsey &Whitney, as the counsel to Fairview Health Services.
Mr. Canova explained that a portion of the facilities proposed to be financed and refinanced by the bonds
were located at the Southdale campus in Edina. The bonds were not being issued by the City of Edina and
were not an obligation of the City of Edina but Edina's consent was needed to fulfill an Internal Revenue
Service requirement.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, to close the public
hearing.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Brindle introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2015-67, Approving the
Issuance of Bonds by the City of Minneapolis on Behalf of Fairview Health Services under
Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152 to 469. Member Stewart seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI.B. REZONING FROM R-I TO R-2 WITH LOT AREA AND WIDTH VARIANCES, MATHIAS
MORTENSON, 3923 49TH STREET WEST — ORDINANCE NO. 2015-09 AND
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-68—ADOPTED
Community Development Director Presentation
Community Development Director Teague presented the request from Mathias Mortenson to tear down
the existing single-family home and construct a new double dwelling unit at 3923 49th Street W. To
accommodate the request, the applicant was requesting rezoning from R-I to R-2, lot area variance from
15,000 square feet to 8,816 square feet, and lot width variance from 90 feet to 65 feet. The applicant
made a similar request in 2014 that was denied by the Council. The denial of the rezoning centered on
the variances associated with the size of the structure proposed. The plans had been revised so there
were no variances associated with the proposed structure.
Proponent Presentation
Mathias Mortenson, 2429 Sheridan Avenue, discussed the changes that had been made to the proposal,
items that remained the same, and addressed accessibility and sustainability. Mr. Mortenson answered a
question of the Council relating to the professional engineer that had been hired to do the grading,
stormwater management, and erosion control plan.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:21 p.m.
Public Testimony
Jim Stromberg, 3930 49th Street, addressed the Council.
Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Stewart, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Brindle made a motion to grant First and waive Second Reading adopting
Ordinance No. 2015-09, Rezoning 3923 49th Street from R-1, Single Dwelling Unit District to
R-2, Two-Dwelling Unit District and introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2015-
68, Approving a Rezoning from R-I to R-2 with; Lot Area and Width Variances at 3923 49th
Street, subject to the following Conditions:
I. Any new structure on this property shall conform to the minimum Zoning Ordinance
requirements of R-2 Zoning District.
2. Compliance with all of the conditions outlined in the director of engineering's memo
dated June 3, 2015.
3. Any new duplex structure would be required to be installed with a fire sprinkler system,
per the state building code.
Member Staunton seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VII. COMMUNITY COMMENT
No one appeared to comment.
Vlll. REPORTS/ RECOMMENDATIONS
VIII.A. AFFORDABLE HOUSING POLICY— TABLED
Mr. Teague presented the "City of Edina Policy on Affordable Housing for New Multi-Family
Developments" drafted as a result of the Council Work Session with the Edina Housing Foundation on
June 2, 2015. The Housing Foundation recommended some minor edits to the Policy including the 20%
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provision applying to projects over 20 units and consideration of higher density or a density bonus for
projects that include at least 20%of the units for affordable housing.
The Council discussed a sunset rule for Tax Increment Financing and whether it was applicable in this
situation as well as other uses for Tax Increment Financing. The Council also discussed considering
payment in lieu of affordable housing that might go into a Housing Foundation Fund that would be used for
other projects and noted that nothing in the Policy compelled approval of a rezoning or variance.
Mr. Neal stated staff would incorporate the Council's suggestions with the intent of having the updated
Policy before the Council at the July 21, 2015, Council meeting for adoption.
VIII.B. ORDINANCE NO. 2015-10 AMENDING TIME OF SALE TO CERTAIN LICENSEES —
ADOPTED
Clerk Mangen reported that during the 2015 session, the Legislature had changed the start time for selling
wine and intoxicating liquor on Sunday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. The amendment would bring
Edina's Code into agreement with State Statute and allow holders of Wine On-Sale Licenses, Club and
Sunday Sale Licenses, or On-Sale and Sunday Sale Licenses to begin serving at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday
mornings.
Member Swenson made a motion to grant First and waive Second Reading adopting
Ordinance No. 2015-10, Amending the Edina City Code Concerning Liquor. Member
Stewart seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VIII.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-69 ADOPTED — ACCEPTING VARIOUS GRANTS AND
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 Brindle introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2015-69 accepting
various grants and donations. Member Stewart seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
IX. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
IX.A. CORRESPONDENCE
Mayor Hovland acknowledged the Council's receipt of various correspondence.
IX.B. MINUTES:
1. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION, MAY 14, 201S
2. PLANNING COMMISSION,JUNE 10, 2015
3. COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION, APRIL 7, 2015
4. HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION, MAY 26, 2015
Informational; no action required.
IX.C. ADVISORY COMMUNICATION HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION,
RESOLUTIONS ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN EDINA
Informational; no action required.
X. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE— Received
XI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS—Received
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XII. MANAGER'S COMMENTS— Received
X111. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned
at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Minutes approved by Edina City Council,July 21, 2015.
James B. Hovland, Mayor
Video Copy of the July 7, 2015, meeting available.
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