HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-10-06 City Council Regular Meeting MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
OCTOBER 6, 2015
7:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
11. ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Members Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, and Mayor Hovland.
111. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED
Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Stewart, approving the meeting
agenda as revised to move Item VII. Community Comment prior to Item VI. Public
Hearings.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Stewart, approving the consent
agenda as revised to remove Items IV.G. Resolution No. 2015-90, Authorizing Hennepin
County Recycling Amendment and IV.1. Resolution No. 2015-105, Approving Final Plat —
5945 Concord Avenue for Jerrod Lindquist as follows:
M.A. Approve regular and work session meeting minutes of September 16, 2015
V.B. Receive payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register
dated September 17, 2015, and consisting of 29 pages; General Fund $884,963.76;
Police Special Revenue $113,646.81; Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund $809.00;
Working Capital Fund $23,844.037; Equipment Replacement Fund $83,215.00; Cando
Fund $1,680.00; Art Center Fund $1,531.74; Aquatic Center Fund $1,937.49; Golf
Course Fund $16,488.58; Ice Arena Fund $2,552.77; Sports Dome Fund $880.00;
Edinborough Park Fund $2,186.46; Centennial Lakes Park Fund $1,586.85; Liquor
Fund $187,274.83; Utility Fund $38,233.61; Storm Sewer Fund $6,093.39; PSTF
Agency Fund $42,629.59; TOTAL $1,409.554.25; and, for receipt of payment of claims
dated September 24, 2015, and consisting of 32 pages; General Fund $195,954.53;
Police Special Revenue $285.56; Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund $77,551.81;
Working Capital Fund $1,563,408.19; PIR Construction Fund $1,747.60; Equipment
Replacement Fund $25,582.86; Art Center Fund $3,399.36; Golf Dome Fund
$1,415.07; Aquatic Center Fund $5,853.37; Golf Course Fund $65,619.09; Ice Arena
Fund $4,717.14; Sports Dome Fund $405.78; Edinborough Park Fund $8,860.42;
Centennial Lakes Park Fund $3,950.62; Liquor Fund $187,912.54; Utility Fund
$689,936.93; Storm Sewer Fund $321,473.19; PSTF Agency Fund $140.43; Centennial
TIF District $178,793.17; Grandview TIF District $157.50; Pentagon Park District
$210.00; Payroll Fund $10,337.21; TOTAL $3,347712.37; and, for receipt of payment
of claims dated October 1, 2015, and consisting of 29 pages; General Fund
$309,798.20; Police Special Revenue $6,827.50; Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund
$6,827.50; Working Capital Fund $124,259.38; Equipment Replacement Fund
$13,911.77; Cando Fund $823.45; Art Center Fund $2,088.72; Golf Dome Fund $91.51;
Aquatic Center Fund $257.22; Golf Course Fund $381,713.96; Ice Arena Fund
$7,407.68; Sports Dome Fund $2,681.19; Edinborough Park Fund $16,274.26;
Centennial Lakes Park Fund $1,459.91; Liquor Fund $162,584.79; Utility Fund
$1 1 1,891.10; Storm Sewer Fund $168,071.43; Centennial TIF District $1,483.50;
Payroll Fund $2,947.45;TOTAL $1.346,790.96
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IV.C. Approve New On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Beer Licenses, Beaujo's Wine LLC, 4450 France
Avenue
IV.D. Authorize Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Permit Declaration for Edina
Community Lutheran Church
IV.E. Approve Storm Water Management Agreement with Three Rivers Park District
IV.F. Request for Purchase, Exercise Equipment for the Police Department, awarding the
bid to the recommended low bidder, Second Wind Exercise Inc. at$30,321.36
W.G. Resolution No. 201 S 90, Authorizing Hennepin County Recycling Amendmen
IV.H. Authorize Staff to Prepare a Contract for Planning Services
W.I. Resolution No. 201S '06, Approving Final Plat 594S Concord Avenue for jerr
Lindquis
IV.j. Request for Purchase, Exterior Remodel 50th and France Building — Liquor Store
Portion, awarding the bid to the recommended bidder, Cornerstone Construction at
$72,479.00
IV.K. Request for Purchase, Rooftop HVAC Units Edina Liquor Southdale, awarding the bid
to the recommended low bidder, Corporate Mechanical Inc. at $34,475.00
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
IV.G. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-90, AUTHORIZING HENNEPIN COUNTY RECYCLING
AMENDMENT—ADOPTED
Solvei Wilmot, Environmental Health Specialist/Recycling Coordinator, answered a question of the Council
relating to additional SCORE funds that would be used to offset the cost of recycling collection and refund
citizens that pay for organic recycling collection. Member Staunton introduced and moved
adoption of Resolution No. 2015-90, Authorizing Amendment to Residential Recycling Grant
Agreement with Hennepin County. Member Swenson seconded the motion.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
IV.1. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-106, APPROVING FINAL PLAT— 5945 CONCORD AVENUE FOR
JERROD LINDQUIST—ADOPTED
Community Development Director Teague answered a question of the Council relating to park dedication
fees. Member Stewart introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2015-106,
Approving a Final Plat at 5945 Concord Avenue subject to the following Conditions:
Prior to issuance of a building permit, the following items must be submitted:
• Submit evidence of Minnehaha Creek Watershed District approval. The City may
require revisions to the preliminary plat to meet the district's requirements.
• A curb-cut permit must be obtained from the Edina engineering department.
• A grading, drainage, and erosion control plan subject to review and approval of the
city engineer. The proposed plans shall meet all condition outlined in the engineering
memo dated May 8, 2015.
• There shall be no increase in peak rate or volume of stormwater to neighboring
private property.
• Any disturbance to the roadway caused by the construction of the new homes must
be repaired by replacing the asphalt pavement from curb-to-curb and from saw-cut to
saw-cut.
• A construction management plan will be required for the construction of the new
homes.
• Utility hook-ups are subject to review of the city engineer.
• Both lots shall be subject to the City's tree ordinance.
Member Brindle seconded the motion.
Ayes: Brindle, Stewart, Hovland
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Nays: Staunton, Swenson
Motion carried.
V. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
VII. COMMUNITY COMMENT
No one appeared to comment.
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD—Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file.
VI.A. PRELIMINARY PLAT WITH LOT WIDTH VARIANCES, RIDGE CREEK CUSTOM HOMES,
6209 CREST LANE—RESOLUTION NO. 201 S-IOS ADOPTED
Community Development Director Presentation
Mr. Teague presented the request from Ridge Creek Custom Homes on behalf of Sharon and Lee
Harrison to subdivide the property at 6209 Crest Lane into two lots. The existing home would be torn
down and two new homes built. Both lots would gain access off Crest Lane. To accommodate the
request a subdivision and lot width variances from 126 to 108 feet for each lot were required. Mr.Teague
presented a map of the area and preliminary grading plan.
Mr. Teague answered questions of the Council relating to the character of the neighborhood, the grading
plan, drainage issues, a stormwater retention system, and whether a curb-to-curb saw cut would be
needed.
Proponent Presentation
Rob Eldridge, Ridge Creek Custom Homes, addressed an earlier suggestion from the Council relating to a
one-foot rule concerning existing elevation. Mr. Eldridge discussed tree preservation, buckthorn, lot size,
and soil tests. He presented a map of the current home and demonstrated where the new homes might
lie.
Mr. Eldridge answered questions of the Council relating to placement of driveways and privacy landscaping
for a neighbor.
Matt Pavek, Civil Site Group, addressed stormwater management plans and drainage issues.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:48 p.m.
Public Testimony
Lee Harrison, 6209 Crest Lane, addressed the Council.
Patricia Buffham, 6212 Crest Lane, addressed the Council.
Patrick Willette, 6208 Crest Lane, addressed the Council
Member Stewart made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
The Council discussed the requested subdivision and whether it maintained the character of the
neighborhood. Member Brindle communicated that she was uncomfortable approving a subdivision for the
lots when the future homes were an unknown. Member Staunton noted the request was for the lots and
the size of the lots did fit the character of the neighborhood. Mayor Hovland discussed comparable
subdivisions and felt that two homes would not keep the character of the neighborhood.
Mr. Teague answered a question of the Council relating to tree preservation and suggested consideration
of a tree preservation easement instead of a conservation easement.
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The Council agreed on additional conditions including: main floor elevations of both new homes were not
to exceed existing lots by more than one foot, final drainage plan approved by the City Engineer prior to
final plat approval, and recommendation from staff concerning tree preservation easement.
Member Staunton introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2015-105, Approving a
Preliminary Plat with Variances at 6209 Crest Lane subject to the following Conditions:
I. The City must approve the final plat within one year of preliminary approval or receive a
written application for a time extension or the preliminary approval will be void.
2. Compliance with the conditions required by the engineering memo dated September 2,
2015.
3. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the following items must be submitted:
• Submit evidence of Nine Mile Creek Watershed District approval. The City may
require revisions to the preliminary plat to meet the district's requirements.
• A curb-cut permit must be obtained from the Edina engineering department.
• A grading plan subject to review and approval of the city engineer.
• A construction management plan will be required for the construction of the new
homes.
• Utility hook-ups are subject to review of the city engineer.
4. .At the time of Final Plat approval, a tree preservation easement protecting the mature
trees shall be established along the south side of both lots.
S. The first floor elevations of each of the two new homes shall not exceed the first floor
elevation of the existing home.
6. Final drainage plans must also be submitted with the Final Plat, subject to review and
approval of the city engineer.
Member Swenson seconded the motion.
Ayes: Staunton, Stewart, Swenson
Nays: Brindle, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI.B. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR WEED MOWING IMPROVEMENT NO. WD-IS —
RESOLUTION NO. 20IS-93 ADOPTED
Manager Neal explained that the following twelve public hearings were annual special assessment hearings
and reviewed City policy for special assessments.
Public Works Director Presentation
Public Works Director Olson explained the process of notification: the part-time Weed Inspector
attempted to hand-deliver a written notice to the property owner, then attempted to reach the
homeowner by phone, then the Weed Inspector mailed a certified letter explaining that they have ten days
to comply or the City would cut the weeds/vegetation and assess the property. Mr. Olson noted there
were only eight properties this year in comparison to sixteen properties last year.
Mr. Olson answered a question from the Council explaining that the property at 4905 Ridge Place had
received multiple cuttings.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:27 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Stewart made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
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Member Brindle introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2015-93, Levying Special
Assessments for Improvement No. WD-15 Weed Mowing. Member Stewart seconded the
motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI.C. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR TREE REMOVALS IMPROVEMENT NO. TR-15 —
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-94 ADOPTED
Public Works Director Presentation
Mr. Olson explained that this assessment was for the costs to remove diseased elm trees. Property
owners were given an opportunity to remove the diseased trees within a three-week period. Eight
properties chose to have the City contractor remove of the diseased trees.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:31 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Stewart, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2015-94, Levying
Special Assessments for Improvement No. TR-15 Tree Removal. Member Staunton seconded
the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI.D. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR GRANDVIEW BUSINESS DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT NO. G-
15—RESOLUTION NO. 2015-91 ADOPTED
Public Works Director Presentation
Mr. Olson shared that the Grandview Business District had 465,101 assessable square feet at a cost of
$0.0119 per square foot.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:33 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Stewart introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2015-91, Levying Special
Assessments for Public Improvements. Member Brindle seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI.E. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR 50TH AND FRANCE BUSINESS DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT
NO. M-15—RESOLUTION NO. 2015-92 ADOPTED
Public Works Director Presentation
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Mr. Olson shared that the 50th and France Business District had 416,768 assessable square feet at a cost of
$0.5738 per square foot.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:37 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Stewart made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Brindle introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2015-92, Levying Special
Assessments for Public Improvements. Member Stewart seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI.F. SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT FOR SOTH AND FRANCE PARKING RAMPS
PROJECT NO. P-23—RESOLUTION NO. 201 S-9S ADOPTED
Public Works Director Presentation
Mr. Olson shared the actual assessment at $2,627,811.17 compared to the estimated assessment at
$3,310,000.00. The cost was $6.3052 per square foot or $0.7137 per square foot with 20 year financing at
4.17%. Mr. Olson presented pictures of the improvements.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:42 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Stewart, to close the public
hearing.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2015-95, Levying
Special Assessments for Public Improvements. Member Stewart seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI.G. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR MORNINGSIDE B NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY
RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT NO. BA406 — RESOLUTION NO. 2015-96
ADOPTED
Engineering Director Presentation
Engineer Millner presented results of the 2014 Street Reconstruction Survey. He noted that there were
some mixed reviews, but believed it was cause by staff turnover during projects. Mr. Millner reviewed the
City policy for special assessments and explained that Chapter 429 of Minnesota State Statutes granted the
City the ability to assess for improvements. He explained the four options for payback: pay entire balance
prior to certification, partial pay prior to certification (25% minimum), pay entire balance over 15 years
after certification, or assessment deferral for certain age and income requirements. Mr. Millner presented
a location map, estimated cost, and actual cost ($952,746.24) for the Morningside B Neighborhood
roadway reconstruction.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:51 p.m.
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Public Testimony
Douglas Roy, 4360 Brookside Court#119, addressed the Council.
Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle,to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Attorney Knutson addressed an issue raised during public testimony explaining that the City does not
require assessments to be placed into escrow or for the assessment to be paid at the time of the sale.
Member Stewart introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2015-96, Levying Special
Assessments for Public Improvements. Member Swenson seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI.H. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR COUNTRYSIDE F(HAWKES) NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY
RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-407 — RESOLUTION NO. 2015-97
ADOPTED
Engineering Director Presentation
Mr. Millner presented a location map, estimated cost, and actual cost ($166,736.17) for the Countryside F
(Hawkes) Neighborhood roadway reconstruction.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 9:02 p.m.
Public Testimony
Terry-Parker Madson, 5713 Hawkes Drive, addressed the Council.
Member Stewart made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2015-97, Levying
Special Assessments for Public Improvements. Member Stewart seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI.1. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR COUNTRYSIDE F (WARDEN) NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY
RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-408 — RESOLUTION NO. 2015-98
ADOPTED
Engineering Director Presentation
Mr. Millner presented a location map, estimated cost, and actual cost ($80,505.24) for the Countryside F
(Warden) Neighborhood roadway reconstruction.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 9:06 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Stewart, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
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Member Brindle introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2015-98, Levying Special
Assessments for Public Improvements. Member Swenson seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI.J. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR BREDESEN PARK D NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY
RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT NO. BA409 — RESOLUTION NO. 2015-99
ADOPTED
Engineering Director Presentation
Mr. Millner presented a location map, estimated cost, and actual cost ($629,535.11) for the Bredesen Park
D Neighborhood roadway reconstruction.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 9:08 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Stewart, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Stewart introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2015-99, Levying Special
Assessments for Public Improvements. Member Brindle seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VIX SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR STRACHAUER PARK B NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY
RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-411 — RESOLUTION NO. 2015-100
ADOPTED
Engineering Director Presentation
Mr. Millner presented a location map, estimated cost, and actual cost ($511,948.09) for the Strachauer
Park B Neighborhood roadway reconstruction. Mr. Millner noted a letter received from a resident, who
was just outside of the threshold for income deferment, objecting to the assessment based on income.
The letter had been given to the assessing department who would contact the resident to explain a
separate process for deferral.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 9:11 p.m.
Public Testimony
Max Krause, 6121 Zenith Avenue, addressed the Council.
Paula Roth, 6025 Zenith Avenue, addressed the Council.
Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Mr. Millner addressed issues raised during public testimony, indicating that curb and gutters were only
replaced as needed, but the cost was not assessed to residents. He also noted that topsoil was tested for
certain specifications but if there were an issue, staff would look at it.
Member Brindle introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2015-100, Levying Special
Assessments for Public Improvements. Member Swenson seconded the motion.
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Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI.L. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR TODD PARK F NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY
RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-418 — RESOLUTION NO. 2015-101
ADOPTED
Engineering Director Presentation
Mr. Millner presented a location map, estimated cost, and actual cost ($68,058.60) for the Todd Park F
Neighborhood roadway reconstruction.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 9:21 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Stewart introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2015-101, Levying
Special Assessments for Public Improvements. Member Swenson seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI.M. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR AQUATIC VEGETATION IMPROVEMENT NO. AQ-15 —
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102 ADOPTED
Engineering Director Presentation
Mr. Millner explained that homeowners' groups request that the City contract for aquatic vegetation
management services on their behalf. The groups agree to pay for these services by special assessment.
This allows a single company to complete treatments in an efficient and coordinated manner, instead of
each homeowner hiring a separate company to complete treatments only in front of their individual
property. There were three lakes that currently request this arrangement: Arrowhead Lake, Indianhead
Lake, and Minnehaha Creek Mill Pond.
Mr. Millner answered a question from the Council relating to invasive lily pads in Mill Pond.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 9:33 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, to close the public
hearing.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2015-102, Levying
Special Assessments for Public Improvements. Member Staunton seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VII. COMMUNITY COMMENT
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This item was considered prior to Item VI. Public Hearings.
V11L REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
VIIIA. ORDINANCE NO. 20I S-20, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 CONCERNING ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES—FIRST READING GRANTED
Economic Development Manager Neuendorf explained that staff was proposing to rewrite City Code
regarding alcoholic beverages to achieve three primary goals: streamline language for the sake of clarity
and enforceability, allow new establishments that were responsive to the preferences of Edina patrons, and
allow established and new businesses to prosper in the Edina marketplace subject to an efficient regulatory
process. Mr. Neuendorf shared possible modifications to address restaurant seating and amusement
games based on the Council's comments at the September 16, 2015, meeting.
The Council discussed restricting the total amount of bar seating, allowing animals in outdoor dining
facilities, addressing over service, and prohibiting gaming establishments in certain areas.
Attorney Knutson answered a question of the Council relating to allowing animals in outdoor dining
facilities. He explained that the City would need to develop an ordinance that allowed animals.
Police Chief Nelson answered a question of the Council relating to over service. Chief Nelson shared a
new initiative called POLD, place of last drink, to acquire data on where patrons were being over served.
The Council gave the following direction: requested that staff bring back more options on Amendment#1
concerning gaming establishments in certain areas or prohibiting them and allowing exceptions; decided to
include Amendment#2 modifying the definition in Section 4-2 adding the line, "No more than IS percent
of the total seating capacity shall be located at a bar or service counter.'; asked staff to research creating
an ordinance allowing animals at outdoor dining facilities; and, noted that Section 4-4.J. needed a comma
between charitable and religious. Member Staunton made a motion to grant First Reading to
Ordinance No. 2015-20, Amending Chapter 4 of the Edina City Code Concerning Alcoholic
Beverages as modified above. Member Swenson seconded the motion.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VIII.B. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-104, ESTABLISHING PARKING TIME LIMITS FOR MUNICIPAL
PARKING FACILITIES—ADOPTED
Mr. Neuendorf presented the proposed changes to the parking regulations at the 50th and France public
parking ramps. The changes include: posting 4-hour limits on some handicapped parking stalls to promote
faster turn-over of the most convenient stalls; adding more 5-hour stalls to North Ramp to meet the
needs of salon customers and other customers who shop at several stores in a single visit; reducing
employee parking stalls in Center Ramp to allow more customer parking; and, overselling premium passes
in the South Ramp by 25%.
Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2015-104, Establishing
Parking Time Limits for Municipal Parking Facilities. Member Brindle seconded the motion.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VIII.C. AFFORDABLE HOUSING POLICY—ADOPTED
Mr. Teague shared that Council had recommended considering fees in lieu of affordable housing. Staff had
worked with the Edina Housing Foundation to develop a recommendation. The Housing Foundation
developed a formula for calculating fees in lieu of affordable housing based on the cost of producing an
affordable housing unit. In the proposed policy, the Housing Foundation did not endorse a specific fee in
lieu of affordable housing for multiple residential housing projects. The Housing Foundation recommended
a more flexible policy that offered four different options for new development.
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Mr. Teague answered questions of the Council relating to single-family homes and changing the policy in
the future. He noted that this policy was only applicable to developers who needed regulatory relief.
Jeff Hugget, Edina Housing Foundation, answered questions of the Council relating to the 10% affordable
requirement and what other cities were doing. The Council discussed how to ensure that affordable
housing would be spread out in the City as well as include different types of housing.
The Council modified the language in the Affordable Housing Policy to include the following changes:
• Strike the last two sentences from the first paragraph in Background.
• Change The Policy 1. to read, "This policy applies to all new multi-family development of 20 or more
units that require a re-zoning to Planned Unit Development or Comprehensive Plan change."
• Strike "Whereas" from The Policy 6.
• Change The Policy 6.2. to read, "New construction of units of an equivalent quality at the City at a
different site at the discretion of the City."
• Change The Policy 6.4. to read, "An alternative proposed by a developer that directly or indirectly
provides or enables a provision of an equivalent amount of affordable housing within the City."
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, adopting the Affordable
Housing Policy effective November 1, 2015, as modified above.
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, AUGUST 13, 2015
2. PLANNING COMMISSION, AUGUST 26, 2015
3. ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION,JULY 25, 2015
4. TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION,JULY 16 AND AUGUST 20, 2015
S. HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION, AUGUST 25, 2015
Informational; no action required.
X. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE— Received
XI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS—Received
X11. MANAGER'S COMMENTS— Received
X111. SCHEDULE OF MEETING DATES/EVENTS AS OF OCTOBER 6, 2015
X111. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned
at 11:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra M n en, City dlerk
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, October 20, 2015.
James lt. Hovland, Mayor
Video Copy of the October 6, 2015, meeting available.
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