HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-07-21 City Council Regular Meeting MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
JULY 21, 2015
7:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:05 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, to table Item IV.E.
Resolution No. 2015-71 Joint Powers Agreement with Edina Public Schools for Valley View
Road Transportation Study indefinitely and to table Items VIII.A. Affordable Housing Policy
and VIII.C. Greater Southdale Area Planning- Stage 2 Work Plan Proposal to the August 5,
2015, City Council Meeting.
Member Stewart made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, approving the meeting
agenda as revised.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED
Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Stewart, approving the consent
agenda as revised to remove Item IV.F. Resolution No. 2015-72 Approving Final Plat, 5825
Ashcroft Avenue,Jeffrey and Janine Johnson, as follows:
IV.A. Approve regular and work session meeting minutes of July 7, 2015
IV.B. Receive payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register
dated July 9, 2015, and consisting of 33 pages; General Fund $481,904.14; Pedestrian
and Cyclist Safety Fund $29,257.50; Working Capital Fund $13,400.22; Equipment
Replacement Fund $7,153.00; Art Center Fund $2,490.11; Golf Dome Fund $884.02;
Aquatic Center Fund $15,356.32; Golf Course Fund $31,403.31; Ice Arena Fund
$35,556.98; Sports Dome Fund $60,739.96; Edinborough Park Fund $3,975.59;
Centennial Lakes Park Fund $3,202.93; Liquor Fund $227,228.95; Utility Fund
$445,276.76; Storm Sewer Fund $757.79; PSTF Agency Fund $3,054.96; Centennial
TIF District $30.00; Grandview TIF District $726.00; Southdale 2 District $525.00;
TOTAL $1,362,923.54 and for receipt of payment of claims dated July 16, 2015, and
consisting of 41 pages; General Fund $440,874.21; Police Special Revenue $5,670.09;
Arts and Culture Fund $1,500.00; Working Capital Fund $54,510.18; Equipment
Replacement Fund $25,346.53; Art Center Fund $6,975.16; Aquatic Center Fund
$3,145.51; Golf Course Fund $37,061.60; Ice Arena Fund $71,488.32; Sports Dome
Fund $1,340.50; Edinborough Park Fund $4,207.32; Centennial Lakes Park Fund
$11,40.89; Liquor Fund $200,937.67; Utility Fund $259,58532; Storm Sewer Fund
$19,159.45; Recycling Fund $36,187.38; PSTF Agency Fund $1,047.64; Centennial TIF
District $892.50; Payroll Fund $10,565.51; TOTAL $1,191,945.98; and, Credit Card
Transactions dated April 28- May 25, 2015; TOTAL $47,690.34
IV.C. Request for Purchase, Award of Bid Contract ENG 15-12 Edina Industrial Park
Lighting Improvements (Phase2), awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder,
Muska Electric at$230,593.25
IV.D. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-70, Approving France Avenue Median Lighting
Construction Cooperative Agreement
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W.E. Resolution No. 2015 71, Approving joint Pewe--
. --ment with Edina Public
Schools for Valley View Read Transportation —This item was tabled indefinitely
M.F. Resolution No. 2015 72, Approving Final Plat, 5925 Ashcroft Avenue, jeffrey and
W.G. Authorize Agreement with HealthEMS
W.H. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-75, Authorizing Interfund Loan — Pentagon Park Tax
Increment Financing District
IV.I. Request for Purchase, About Town Paper 2015, awarding the bid to the recommended
low bidder, Anchor Paper at$27,324.00
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
IV.F. RESOLUTION NO. 201 5-72 APPROVING FINAL PLAT, S82S ASHCROFT AVENUE,
JEFFREY AND JANINE JOHNSON—ADOPTED
Member Swenson noted that she voted against this item previously and could not vote in favor of it as part
of the Consent Agenda. Member Stewart introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No.
2015-72 Approving a Final Plat at 5825 Ashcroft Avenue. Member Staunton seconded the motion.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland
Nay: Swenson
Motion carried.
V. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
V.A. JUNE SPEAK UP EDINA REPORT PRESENTED— TOPIC. COMMUNICATIONS
Communications Coordinator Gilgenbach presented a summary of June opinions, both pros and cons,
collected through Speak Up, Edina relating to communications.
V.B. EXPLORE EDINA ANNUAL REPORT—RECEIVED
Manager Neal shared that over a year ago the Council adopted a lodging tax in order to form the
Convention and Visitor's Bureau. When the Convention and Visitor's Bureau was formed it was asked to
prepare and present an annual update to the Council.
Lori Syverson, Explore Edina President, introduced Shelly Loberg, Explore Edina Marketing Director, and
explained that the goal and mission was to attract visitors to Edina.
Ms. Loberg noted that shopping was the number one attraction for tourists in Edina. She discussed the
target demographic, marketing activities, and plans for 2015 through 2016.
Ms. Syverson presented a financial review of June 2014 through June 2015.
The Council asked questions relating to anecdotal evidence, Edina's hotels, and events coming to town.
V1. PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD—Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file.
VI.A. PROPOSED FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH XCEL ENERGY, ORDINANCE NO. 2015-12
— DISCUSSED AND STAFF DIRECTION GIVEN
Manager Neal shared that on March 3, 2015, the Council was presented with a proposed process for
renewal of the Xcel Energy franchise agreement. Input was sought from the Energy and Environment
Commission, Council, staff, and the public. Manager Neal described the five material changes in the
proposed agreement including Xcel's response to each change. In addition to the five material changes, the
Energy and Environment Commission recommended the City enter into a Memorandum of Understanding
with Xcel to create the Edina Clean Energy Partnership. Manager Neal requested input from the Council
on the agreement so that it could be formally presented to the company.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:47 p.m.
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Public Testimony
John Howard, 111111 s, Street W, addressed the Council.
Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Stewart, to close the public
hearing.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Michelle Swenson, Xcel Energy, answered a question of the Council relating to the 90-day requirement to
remedy visually defective equipment. Ms. Swenson explained that 90 days was sufficient, but Xcel was _
uncomfortable with the language, finding that visually defective equipment was ambiguous and open to
interpretation. The Council suggested that Xcel propose specific language to address visually defective
equipment.
Manager Neal answered a question of the Council relating to the conservation fee and the Climate Action
Plan from 2008. He explained that the City was not on track for the 15% reduction called for in the
Climate Action Plan, noting it was a complex issue. It was hard to identify an exact reduction, but the City
had been keeping accurate data and should be able to track changes.
The Council discussed the material changes and responses from Xcel and provided feedback to Manager
Neal for the formal meeting the following week with Xcel Energy.
VII. COMMUNITY COMMENT
No one appeared to comment.
Vlll. REPORTS / RECOMMENDATIONS
VIII.A. AFFORDABLE HOUSING POLICY— TABLED
This item was tabled to the August 5, 2015, City Council meeting.
VIII.B. SKETCH PLAN—BANK OF AMERICA, 6868 FRANCE AVENUE—REVIEWED
Community Development Director Teague shared that the Council was asked to consider a sketch plan
proposal to tear down the existing 3,098 square-foot Think Bank and construct a new 7,190 square-foot
Bank of America. Three variances and site plan review would be required to consider a formal application.
Aaron Greene, Gensler Development, presented a drawing of the flagship building that Bank of America
was proposing to build. Merrill Lynch would also be a tenant in the building and each would have separate
entrance/exit to the building. Mr. Greene noted the sidewalks, stormwater ponds, and landscaping that
had been added or improved since the Planning Commission meeting on July 8, 2015.
Engineer Millner answered a question of the Council relating to removing the free right turn on France
Avenue.
Anita. Thomas, JLL Construction, answered questions of the Council relating to building color and
materials, stormwater pond maintenance, and turning the length of the building onto France Avenue.
VIII.C. GREATER SOUTHDALE AREA PLANNING—STAGE 2 WORK PLAN PROPOSAL— TABLED
This item was tabled to the August 5, 2015, City Council meeting.
VIII.D. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-73 ACCEPTING EDINA CRIME FUND DONATION FOR THE
PURCHASE OF MOBILE PRO DEFENDER CAMERA SYSTEM —ADOPTED
Deputy Police Chief Jeff Elasky thanked the Edina Crime Fund for its overwhelming generosity.
Member Brindle shared that she was a member of the Edina Crime Fund, a non-profit group that had
existed for almost forty years. She explained the Crime Fund was donating $47,150.00 to the Edina Police
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Department for the purchase of a Mobile Pro Defender camera system. The system would be used to
deter crime and could be used at special events for home viewers.
Member Stewart noted that he was a business consultant who had been courting Mobile Pro and asked if
there was a conflict of interest. Attorney Knutson answered that the City did not have a financial interest
because the Crime Fund was purchasing a product from Mobile Pro. Member Brindle introduced and
moved adoption of Resolution No. 2015-73 Authorizing Acceptance of Edina Crime
Prevention Fund Donation. Member Swenson seconded the motion.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VIII.E. RESOLUTION NO. 201 S-74 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 Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2015-74 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. PLANNING COMMISSION,JUNE 24, 201S
2. HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD,JUNE 9, 201 S
3. PARK BOARD,JUNE 9, 201 S
4. ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION, FEBRUARY 26, MARCH 26, APRIL 23, AND
MAY 28, 201 S
S. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION,JUNE 11, 201 S
Informational; no action required.
IX.C. ADVISORY COMMUNICATION FROM ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION FOR
PUBLIC ART EDINA BUDGET INCREASE—RECEIVED
IX D. ADVISORY COMMUNICATION FROM ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION IN
SUPPORT OF ACQUISITION OF A K9 SCULPTURE—RECEIVED
The Council requested staff to add this item to a future City Council meeting agenda in order to formally
receive a gift.
X AVIATION NOISE UPDATE— Received
X1. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS—Received
X11. MANAGER'S COMMENTS— Received
XII.A. DRONES
XII.B. LIQUOR ORDINANCE REVIEW
XII.C. PARKS MASTER PLAN
XII.D. CENTURY LINK'S APPLICATION FOR A CABLE COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE
X111. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned
at 9:41 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Debr a gen, City Cler
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, August 5, 2015.
James B. Hovland, Mayor
Video Copy of the July 21, 2015, meeting available.
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