HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-02-17 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
7:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:10 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 Staunton, approving the consent
agenda as follows:
IV.A. Approve regular and work session meeting minutes of February 2, 2016
IV.B. Receive payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register
dated January 28, 2016, and consisting of 32 pages; General Fund $368,674.55; Police
Special Revenue $6,991.32; Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund $1,347.32; Working
Capital Fund $143,127.82; PIR Construction Fund $8,002.90; Equipment Replacement
Fund $2,967.49; Art Center Fund $1,411.38; Golf Dome Fund $891.52; Aquatic Center
Fund $134.18; Golf Course Fund $19,064.26; Ice Arena Fund $14,394.06; Sports Dome
Fund $349.00; Edinborough Park Fund $16,916.18; Centennial Lakes Park Fund
$3,588.51; Liquor Fund $214,839.39; Utility Fund $124,149.58; Storm Sewer Fund
$27,958.11; Risk Management ISF $10,516.76; PSTF Agency Fund $9,987.57; Payroll
Fund $5,767.75; TOTAL $981,079.65 and for receipt of payment of claims dated
February 4, 2016, and consisting of 26 pages; General Fund $176,857.56; Police Special
Revenue $134.88; Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund $5,973.68; Arts and Culture
Fund $1,261.75; PIR Debt Service Fund $2,267.50; Working Capital Fund $273,164.17;
Equipment Replacement Fund $9,619.13; Art Center Fund $3,319.03; Golf Dome
Fund $6,837.36; Aquatic Center Fund $87.05; Golf Course Fund $5,757.45; Ice Arena
Fund $2,403.29; Sports Dome Fund $10,032.48; Edinborough Park Fund $13,190.46;
Centennial Lakes Park Fund $3,020.00; Liquor Fund $168,921.22; Utility Fund
$85,835.79; Storm Sewer Fund $25,688.01; PSTF Agency Fund $936.24; TOTAL
$795,307.05
IV.C. Adopt Resolution No. 2016-23 Approving a Site Plan with Variances for Bank of
America at 6868 France Avenue
IV.D. Approve Temporary Intoxicating On-Sale Liquor License
IV.E. Adopt Ordinance No. 2016-02 Setting Morningside Water Rates
IV.F. Approve Traffic Safety Report of January 6, 2016
IV.G. Approve Subscription Agreement with Cooperative Energy Futures
IV.H. Approve Subscriptions Agreements with US Solar and Geronimo Energy
IV.I. Approve 2016 Minnesota Pay Equity Implementation Report
IV.). Request for Purchase, SCADA Radio Upgrade (Leg 3), awarding the bid to the
recommended low bidder, D2 at $47,365.00 (Hardware) and $17,619.00
(Programming and Installation)
IV.K. Approve the 2016 Board and Commission Appointments
Rollcall:
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Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
V. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
V.A. GRANDVIEW DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION STUDY UPDATE—PRESENTED
Michael Fisher, LHB, presented the project history, the role of the transportation study, and discussed
Convene Week progress.
Iain Banks, Nelson/Nygaard, described the key findings such as traffic counts; automobile, bicycle, and
pedestrian collisions; pedestrian realm and bicycle stress; transit network and parking.
Zabe Bent, Nelson/Nygaard, discussed solutions and scenarios including near-term traffic improvements,
mid-term traffic improvements, and long-term traffic improvements.
The Council asked a question related to activation zones.
Mr. Fisher completed the presentation with a discussion of the far-term concept plan, Imagine Week public
meeting, and the next steps.
The Council asked questions related to changes that could be implemented in the immediate future.
V.B. JANUARY SPEAK UP EDINA REPORT PRESENTED— TOPIC: OUTDOOR ICE RINKS
Communications Coordinator Gilgenbach presented a summary of January opinions, both pros and cons,
collected through Speak Up, Edina relating to Outdoor Ice Rinks.
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD—Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file.
VI.A. VACATION OF EASEMENT, 3501-3510 GALLERIA —CANCELLED
Mayor Hovland explained that the owners of the Edina Galleria shopping center had requested a
cancellation. Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to cancel the
Public Hearing for Vacation of Easement, 3501-3510 Galleria.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI.B. PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF THE 66 WEST TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
DISTRICT—CONTINUED TO APRIL 5, 2016
Mayor Hovland explained that additional time was needed to allow the City, the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority, and the developer to finalize terms of a potential redevelopment agreement
and clarify the use of incremental taxes. Member Stewart made a motion, seconded by Member
Swenson, to continue the Public Hearing for Proposed Establishment of the 66 West Tax
Increment Financing District to April 5, 2016.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI.C. 2016 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) PROGRAM— RESOLUTION NO. 2016-19 ADOPTED
Senior Planner Presentation
Senior Planner Repya described the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program explaining
that it was a federal entitlement program administered by the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) that charged Hennepin County to oversee the distribution of funds to its
communities. The funds were to be directed toward the improvement of housing opportunities and
provide a sustainable living environment for persons with low and moderate incomes. HUD mandated
that no more than 15% of the City's budget might be directed toward funding public service agencies with
the remaining 85% addressing community development needs. Edina's preliminary 2016 budget allotment
was $117,432.00. Senior Community Services ($8,955.00), Community Action Partnership for Suburban
Hennepin ($4,597.00), and HOME Line ($4,063.00) were the three public service agencies requesting funds
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for 2016. The remaining 85% ($99,817.00) would be directed toward West Hennepin Affordable Housing
Land Trust.
Member Brindle disclosed she was on the Board of Community Action Partnership of Suburban Hennepin
(CAPSH) and described what they do.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:15 p.m.
Public Testimony
Carol Watson, 8800 Highway 7 Suite 403 St. Louis Park, addressed the Council regarding services
provided by CAPSH.
Deb Taylor, 10201 Wayzata Blvd South Minnetonka, addressed the Council regarding services provided by
the HOME and Chore Programs.
Janet Lindbo, 5101 Thimsen Avenue Minnetonka, addressed the Council regarding services provided by
Homes Within Reach.
Beth Kodluboy, 3455 Bloomington Avenue Minneapolis, addressed the Council regarding services provided
by the HOME Line Tenant hotline.
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Ms. Repya answered a question of the Council related to how the calculations were completed for
Hennepin County explaining that the calculations were based on percentages of low-income population.
Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2016-19, Approving
Proposed Use of 2016 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant
Program funds and Authorizing Execution of Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin
County and any Third Party Agreements. Member Stewart seconded the motion.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI.D. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING SIGNAGE IN THE PLANNED
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT— ORDINANCE NO. 2016-01 ADOPTED
Member Staunton recused himself from Item VI.D., as his spouse served on the leadership team for the
applicant. Member Staunton left the dais at 8:29 p.m.
Community Development Director Presentation
Community Development Director Teague explained that Children's Minnesota was planning to move
their corporate campus to 5901 Lincoln Drive. The property was zoned Planned Industrial District.
Office was an allowed use in all Planned Industrial District Zoning Districts. Edina's sign ordinance allowed
industrially zoned property one sign per building. Property zoned Planned Office District was allowed one
wall sign per building and one freestanding sign per street front. Children's Minnesota wanted a second
sign on the property to assist with way finding due to the size of its site. Staff recommended they apply for
a Zoning Ordinance Amendment, rather than pursue a variance, so that property zoned Office and
Industrial had the same signage requirements. The Planning Commission and staff recommended approval.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:36 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Stewart, to close the public hearing.
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Ayes: Brindle, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Recused: Staunton
Motion carried.
Member Swenson made a motion to grant First and waive Second Reading adopting
Ordinance No. 2016-01, Regarding Signs in the Planned Industrial District. Member Brindle
seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Recused: Staunton
Motion carried.
Member Staunton returned to the dais at 8:37 p.m.
VI.E. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN EXPANSION TO EDINA HIGH SCHOOL AT 6754
VALLEY VIEW ROAD—RESOLUTION NO. 2016-27 ADOPTED
Community Development Director Presentation
Community Development Director Teague shared that Edina Public Schools was proposing to build a
142,000 square foot addition to the existing high school located at 6754 Valley View Road. The additional
space would be used to house the 9th Grade, which was moving from South View and Valley View Middle
Schools. The addition would be located on the northwest side of the existing high school to have the least
amount of impact on the existing site and building as possible. Mr. Teague noted there were no requested
variances and staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval.
Engineer Millner discussed stormwater management, sanitary sewer, and the transportation study.
Matt Pacyna, SRF Consulting, answered a question of the Council related to intersection spacing.
Proponent Presentation
Ric Dressen, Edina School Superintendent, described the proposed building plans and future plans for the
school. He answered a question of the Council related to traffic monitors.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 9:08 p.m.
Public Testimony
Betty Bullion, 6016 Shane Drive, addressed the Council.
Frank Lorenz, 7151 York Avenue South, addressed the Council.
Garry Woessner, 6602 Scandia Road, addressed the Council.
Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, to close the public
hearing.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Mr. Dressen answered questions raised during public testimony, including construction access points,
parking, relocation of tennis courts, and soil conditions.
The Council discussed the proposal and possible modifications to the conditions of approval. The Council
modified Condition No. 7 to state, "Completion of joint traffic study by the City and Edina Public School
District of Valley View Road at the high school beginning 2018 with potential funding for 2020." And
Condition No. 10 to state, "Down lit, "cut-off' lighting is to be installed in the expanded parking area."
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Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2016-27, approving a
Conditional Use Permit for Edina Public Schools to Construct a 142,000 square foot addition
to Edina High School at 6754 Valley View Road, subject to the following conditions:
I. Subject to staff approval, the site must be developed and maintained in substantial
conformance with the following plans, unless modified by the conditions below:
• Site plan date stamped December 23, 2015.
• Grading plan date stamped December 23, 2015.
• Landscaping plan date stamped December 23, 2015.
• Building elevations date stamped December 23, 2015.
• Building materials board as presented at the Planning Commission and City Council
meeting.
2. Submit a copy of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District permit. The City may require
revisions to the approved plans to meet the watershed district's requirements.
3. Compliance with the conditions required by the city engineer in his memo dated
February 8, 2016.
4. Building plans are subject to review and approval of the fire marshal at the time of
building permit.
S. Bike racks must be provided to meet minimum Zoning Ordinance requirements.
6. A building permit must be obtained within two years of City Council approval.
7. Revise the city engineer condition 3.1) as follows: Complete a joint City of Edina and
Edina School District study of Valley View Road, including the entrances and exits to the
West campus school sites, to address pedestrian safety and traffic challenges and
opportunities as a result of the District's grade level changes. The study would begin no
earlier than 2018, with implementation of the findings to occur when funding is available
after 2020 on a date jointly agreed upon by the City of Edina and Edina Public Schools.
8. The school district should work to improve bike and pedestrian way finding and gather
input from students and pertinent clubs; and add more bike racks.
9. Add landscaping where feasible along the west property line.
10. Down lit, "cut-off' lighting is to be installed in the newly expanded parking areas, to meet
city code regulations.
Member Staunton seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VII. COMMUNITY COMMENT
Kim Harkins-Grette, 5709 York Avenue South, expressed concern over excessive wood burning in her
neighborhood.
Paul Grette, 5709 York Avenue South, expressed concern over excessive wood burning in his
neighborhood.
Julie Mellum, 5700 York Avenue South, expressed concern over health concerns due to wood burning
smoke.
Vlll. REPORTS / RECOMMENDATIONS
VIII.A. NEW ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY SALE LIQUOR LICENSES, LOU NANNE'S
EDINA LLC, DBA: LOU NANNE'S STEAKHOUSE 7651 FRANCE AVENUE SOUTH —
APPROVED
Clerk Mangen presented the application for new on-sale intoxicating and Sunday sale liquor licenses from
Lou Nanne's Steakhouse. The applicant had filed the necessary paperwork and paid the applicable fees for
the license. The application had been reviewed by the Administration Department, Health Department,
Planning Department, and Police Department.
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Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, approving new on-sale and
Sunday sale liquor licenses for Lou Nanne's Edina LLC, DBA: Lou Nanne's Steakhouse, for
the restaurant located at 7651 France Avenue South for the licensing period February 18,
2016 through March 31, 2016.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Jason Merritt, Chief Operating Officer Lou Nanne's Steakhouse, thanked the Council, described the
restaurant, and shared that they were opening March 15, 2016.
VIII.B. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-26 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 Stewart introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2016-26 accepting
various grants and donations. Member Brindle seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VIII.C. HIGHWAY 169 MOBILITY STUDY POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE—APPOINTED
Manager Neal explained that both a member and an alternate member needed to be appointed to the
Policy Advisory Committee of The Highway 169 Mobility Study Committee. Member Swenson made a
motion, seconded by Member Staunton, appointing Member Brindle as the member and
Member Stewart as the alternate member to the Policy Advisory Committee of the
Highway 169 Mobility Study Committee.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
IX. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
IX.A. PETITION REQUESTING SIDEWALK ON VALLEY VIEW ROAD — RECEIVED AND
REFERRED TO ENGINEERING
Member Stewart made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to receive and refer the
petition requesting a sidewalk on Valley View Road between Lower Mark Terrace and
Gleason Road to Engineering for processing.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
IX.B. CORRESPONDENCE
Mayor Hovland acknowledged the Council's receipt of various correspondence.
IXC. MINUTES:
1. PARK BOARD, FEBRUARY 9, 2016
2. HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATION COMMISSION, DECEMBER 10, 2016
3. HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD,JANUARY 12, 2016
4. PLANNING COMMISSION,JANUARY 13, 2016
S. PLANNING COMMISSION,JANUARY 27, 2016
Informational; no action required.
X. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE— Received
X.A. FAA PRIVATIZATION OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL — CORRESPONDENCE AUTHORIZED
OPPOSING HOUSE FILE 4441
Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, authorizing
correspondence from the City of Edina to its elected federal government representatives
requesting them to oppose the adoption of House File 4441.
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Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
XI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS— Received
X11. MANAGER'S COMMENTS— Received
X111. SCHEDULE OF MEETING AND EVENTS AS OF FEBRUARY 17, 2016— Received
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned
at 10:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Deb r ngen, City Jerk
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, March 2, 2016.
James B. Hovland, Mayor
Video Copy of the February 17, 2016, meeting available.
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