HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-09-01 City Council Regular Meeting MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
SEPTEMBER I, 2015
7:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
11. ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Members Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, and Mayor Hovland.
111. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED
Member Stewart made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, approving the meeting
agenda.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED
Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, approving the consent
agenda as follows:
IV.A. Approve regular and work session meeting minutes of August 18, 2015
M.S. Receive payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register
dated August 20, 2015, and consisting of 30 pages; General Fund $1,1 13,550.01; Police
Special Revenue $816.15; Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund $15,265.19; Arts and
Culture Fund $5.35; City Hall Debt Service $1,800.00; Working Capital Fund
$142,636.68; Equipment Replacement Fund $5,716.78; Cando Fund $10,562.60; Art
Center Fund $974.88; Golf Dome Fund $250.00; Aquatic Center Fund $12,610.13; Golf
Course Fund $75,323.76; Ice Arena Fund $99,830.78; Sports Dome Fund $4,313.45;
Edinborough Park Fund $2,29880; Centennial Lakes Park Fund $4,702.34; Liquor Fund
$52,677.71; Utility Fund $71,518.80; Storm Sewer Fund $48,831.35; Recycling Fund
$7.00; PSTF Agency Fund $22,929.67; Centennial TIF District $708.60; Grandview TIF
District $2,835.00; Payroll Fund $12,906.06; TOTAL $1703,071.09 and for receipt of
payment of claims dated August 27, 2015, and consisting of 30 pages; General Fund
$165,415.32; Police Special Revenue $2,002.19; City Hall Debt Service $3,000.00;
Working Capital Fund $63,353.02; Equipment Replacement Fund $36,325.03; Art
Center Fund $6,007.61; Golf Dome Fund $89.12; Aquatic Center Fund $16,971.80;
Golf Course Fund $15,353.27; Ice Arena Fund $13,428.71; Sports Dome Fund $142.75;
Edinborough Park Fund $19,937.69; Centennial Lakes Park Fund $6,367.82; Liquor
Fund $263,172.87; Utility Fund $49,558.74; Storm Sewer Fund $1,094.65; PSTF
Agency Fund $1,386.69; Centennial TIF District $95.00; TOTAL $663,702.28
IV.C. Request for Purchase, Award of Bid Contract ENG 15-13 Interlachen Boulevard
Sidewalk Phase 1, awarding the bid to the recommended bidder, G.L. Contracting
Inc. at $374,779.80
IV.D. Request for Purchase, Liquor Operations POS System, awarding the bid to the
recommended bidder, RITE at$48,724.31
IV.E. Set December 1, 2015 Public Hearing Date for 2016 Levy and Budget
IV.F. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-85, Setting October 6, 2015 Special Assessment Hearings
and October 20, 2015 Certificate of Delinquent Utility Hearing
IV.G. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-82, Approving a Wall Sign Variance at 7301 Ohms Lane
by SunOpta
IV.H. Adopt Ordinance No. 2015-14, Amending Code Regarding City Council Agendas
[V.I. Adopt Ordinance No. 2015-17, Granting Xcel Energy Franchise Extension
Rollcall:
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Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
V. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
V.A. QUALITY OF LIFE SURVEY RESULTS PRESENTATION—PRESENTED
Communications and Technology Services Director Bennerotte introduced Damema Mann, National
Research Center. Ms. Mann discussed the National Research Center, survey background, survey methods,
how to use survey results, areas for improvement, and a summary of key findings.
Ms. Mann answered questions of the Council relating to survey selection, weighted results, and the
demographics of negative responders.
VI. COMMUNITY COMMENT
No one appeared to comment.
VII. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
VII.A. RESOLUTION NO. 201 S-86 APPROVING PRELIMINARY 2016 BUDGET AND LEVY —
ADOPTED
Manager Neal explained that Finance Director Roggeman would be presenting the preliminary 2016 budget
and levy. The budget was mainly the same as the one presented to the Council previously and was
necessary to carry out the Work Plan.
Finance Director Roggeman discussed the definitions, biennial budget process, timeline, challenges, budget
summary, HRA levy, and tax comparisons. The total of all levies would increase by 7.07%.
Mr. Roggeman answered questions of the Council relating to tax as a percentage of median home value,
other revenue sources, comparable pay for personnel, the decrease in liquor profits, and anomalous
figures in the budget.
The Council discussed the preliminary 2016 budget and levy and directed staff to provide budget models
with a levy of 5% and 6%. The Council also wanted to look into using liquor revenue in other areas and
not relying on it for the budget. Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution
No. 2015-86, Adopting the Proposed Budget for the City of Edina for Year 2016, and
Establishing the Proposed Tax Levy Payable in 2016. Member Brindle seconded the motion.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VII.B. ORDINANCE NO. 201 S-IS AMENDING GAS ENERGY FRANCHISE FEE AND
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-16 AMENDING ELECTRIC ENERGY FRANCHISE FEE — FIRST
READINGS GRANTED
Manager Neal requested the Council consider the first of two readings of ordinances that would increase
utility franchise fees for the customers of Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy. The existing franchise fees
would increase by $0.50 per month to $1.95 for both utilities. The additional revenue from the fees,
$250,000 per year, would be segregated into a new Conservation and Sustainability Fund.
Manager Neal answered questions from the Council relating to whether the fee would be separate or
combined with the other franchise fees, whether the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund franchise fees
could be increased in the future, and if the Energy and Environment Commission had provided input.
Member Staunton made a motion to grant First Readings to Ordinance No. 2015-15,
Amending Ordinance No. 2012-15 A Gas Energy Franchise Fee on CenterPoint Energy
Minnesota Gas ("CenterPoint Energy") for Providing Gas Energy Service within the City of
Edina; and, Ordinance No. 2015-16, Amending Ordinance No. 2012-16 Implementing an
Electric Service Franchise Fee on Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota
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Corporation, D/B/A Xcel Energy, its Successors and Assigns, for Providing Electric Service
within the City of Edina. Member Stewart seconded the motion.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VII.C. PROPOSED POLICY FOR CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY (CAS) FUND —
APPROVED
Manager Neal explained that the Conservation and Sustainability Fund was a special revenue fund created
to account for new utility franchise fees. The 2015 utility franchise fees would be dedicated revenue of the
Conservation and Sustainability Fund. Manager Neal discussed eligible expenses, ineligible expenses for the
fund, and a new City staff position that would work across all departments to accomplish Conservation
and Sustainability Fund goals.
Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, approving the proposed
Conservation and Sustainability Fund Policy.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried
VII.D. PARTNERS IN ENERGY PROGRAM PLANNING TEAM—APPOINTED
Manager Neal explained that the Council was requested to appoint three at-large citizen members to the
Partners in Energy Program Planning Team.
The Council discussed the student volunteer and whether to add a fourth member. The Council each
listed their recommended appointees and tallied the results. Member Brindle made a motion,
seconded by Member Swenson, appointing Carolyn Jackson, Roy Jenson, Marshall Silberstein,
and Rozy Eastaugh (student) to the Partners in Energy Program Planning Team.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried
VII.E. SKETCH PLAN BEST BUY SITE, 3101 66TH STREET WEST— DIRECTION PROVIDED TO
PROPONENT
Community Development Director Presentation
Community Development Director Teague explained that the Council was asked to consider a sketch plan
proposal to redevelop the two-acre parcel at 3101 66th Street West and 6612 Xerxes Avenue. The
proponent was proposing to tear down the vacant Best Buy building and single family home, and redevelop
with a six-story 210 unit apartment with a 3,800 square foot restaurant. To accommodate the request,
two Comprehensive Plan amendments were needed including building height from 4-stories to 6-stories
and housing density from 75 units per acre to 104.
Proponent Presentation
Kurt Krumenauer, Midwest Apartment Broker, introduced Pete Keely, Collage Architects. Mr. Keely
discussed design ideas, presented drawings, and talked about where the project was at currently. He
shared that they were in the process of hiring a traffic management consultant to help address some of
those concerns and the plan was to have larger units in order to answer the demands of the market.
Mr. Keely answered questions of the Council relating to where the Promenade ended and walkability.
The Council pointed out the Greater Southdale Area Nine Guiding Principles and encouraged the
developers to address each principle. The Council indicated support of the building design and the
setback, but preferred a sidewalk all the way around the building. The Council expressed concern with
the properties located near the site and noted the traffic study would be important.
VII.F. GREATER SOUTHDALE AREA STUDY WORK GROUP ADDITIONS—APPOINTED
Mr. Teague shared that the Work Group had been interviewing candidates and introduced Michael
Schroeder, Greater Southdale Area Study Work Group Member.
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Mr. Schroeder explained that seven potential candidates had been identified and interviewed. Four
additional members were recommended including Joel Stegner, Don Hutchison, and Chris Cooper from
the public and Claudia Carr from the Planning Commission.
The Council thanked Mr. Schroeder for his work and all who applied. Member Swenson made a
motion, seconded by Member Staunton, appointing public members Joel Stegner, Don
Hutchison, and Chris Cooper and Planning Commissioner Claudia Carr to the Greater
Southdale Area Study Work Group.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried
VII.G. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-84 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. 2015-84 accepting
various grants and donations. Member Stewart seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Vlll. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
VIII.A. CORRESPONDENCE
Mayor Hovland acknowledged the Council's receipt of various correspondence.
Vill.& MINUTES:
1. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION,JULY 9, 2015
2. EDINA COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION, MAY 4 AND JULY 7, 2015
3. HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION,JULY 28, 2015
4. PLANNING COMMISSION, AUGUST 12, 201S
Informational; no action required.
IX. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE—Received
X MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS—Received
XI. MANAGER'S COMMENTS—Received
XI.A. DIRECTION FOR GRANDVIEW FORMER PUBLIC WORKS SITE
X11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned
at 10:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra ar*en, City Clerk
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, September 16, 2015. i
James B. Hovland, Mayor
Video Copy of the September I, 2015, meeting available.
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