HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-06-21 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
JUNE 21, 2016
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 Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Stewart, approving the meeting
agenda.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
IV. COMMUNITY COMMENT
No one appeared to comment.
V. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED
Member Stewart made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, approving the consent
agenda as revised to remove Items V.J. Request for Purchase, Comprehensive Water
Resources Management Plan Update and V.N. Ordinance No. 2016-10 Amending Chapter 24
of the Edina City Code as follows:
V.A. Approve regular and work session meeting minutes of June 7, 2016
V.B. Receive payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register
dated June 2, 2016, and consisting of 32 pages; General Fund $128,010.30; Police
Special Revenue $9,052.26; Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund $154,160.44; Arts and
Culture Fund $78.00; Working Capital Fund $80,530.14; PIR Construction Fund
$1,600.74; Equipment Replacement Fund $57,634.89; Art Center Fund $3,306.47; Golf
Dome Fund $1,506.66; Aquatic Center Fund $14,071.41; Golf Course Fund $31,846.86;
Ice Arena Fund $53,465.35; Sports Dome Fund $13,370.52; Edinborough Park Fund
$15,438.07; Centennial Lakes Park Fund $9,556.09; Liquor Fund $191,696.59; Utility
Fund $238,679.18; Storm Sewer Fund $1 1 1,010.48; Risk Management ISF $14,964.34;
PSTF Agency Fund $17.82; Centennial TIF District $1,906.68; TOTAL $662,522.13
and for receipt of payment of claims dated June 16, 2016, and consisting of 30 pages;
General Fund $155,385.90; Police Special Revenue $772.79; General Debt Service
Fund $6,585.00; Working Capital Fund $33,359.27; Equipment Replacement Fund
$960.00; Art Center Fund $440.39; Golf Dome Fund $1,175.43; Aquatic Center Fund
$11,698.22; Golf Course Fund $78,274.24; Ice Arena Fund $33,345.80; Sports Dome
Fund $2,615.05; Edinborough Park Fund $2,138.38; Centennial Lakes Park Fund
$5,916.29; Liquor Fund $191,666.27; Utility Fund $466,102.86; Storm Sewer Fund
$1,238.24; PSTF Agency Fund $33,280.68; Centennial TIF District $19,060.00;
Southdale 2 District $107.50; TOTAL $1,044,122.31
V.C. Approve Heritage Preservation Board Appointment
V.D. Adopt Resolution No. 2016-62, Approving Memorandum of Understanding Between
Homeland Security and City of Edina
V.E. Adopt Resolution No. 2016-64, Approving Memorandum of Understanding Between
Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and City of Edina
V.F. Adopt Resolution No. 2016-65, Appointing Election Judges for August 9, 2016
V.G. Approve Minnesota Department of Health Master Grant Contract Amendment
V.H. Authorize Public Improvement and Special Assessment Agreements
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V.I. Request for Purchase, ENG 16-13 Xerxes Avenue Sidewalk Improvements, awarding
the bid to the recommended low bidder, Concrete Idea, Inc. at 448,866.25
V.j. Request for Purchase, Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan Update
V.K. Request for Purchase, 2017 Neighborhood Improvement Area Geotechnical
Evaluation Services, awarding the bid to the recommended bidder, Braun Intertec
Corporation at $20,540.00
V.L. Approve Traffic Safety Report of May 4, 2016
V.M. Adopt Resolution No. 2016-66, Approving Cooperative Construction Agreement with
the Department of Transportation
V.N. Ordinance No. 2016 10, Amending Chapter 24 of Edina City Code
V.O. Request for Purchase, City Hall Cleaning Service, awarding the bid to the
recommended low bidder, Coverall of the Twin Cities at $2,450.00
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
V.J. REQUEST FOR PURCHASE, COMPREHENSIVE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
PLAN UPDATE—APPROVED
Engineer Miller answered a question of the Council related to the cost and details of the plan.
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, to approve Request for
Purchase, Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan Update, awarding the bid to
the recommended bidder, Barr Engineering at $200,580.00.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
V.N. ORDINANCE NO. 2016-10 AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF EDINA CITY CODE —ADOPTED
The Council noted that good cellular connectivity had become a public safety concern because many
emergency phone calls were made on cellular devices. The Ordinance facilitated using the City's right-of-
way for developing technology that provides better connectivity. Member Staunton made a motion
to grant First and waive Second Reading adopting Ordinance No. 2016-10, Amending
Chapter 24 of the Edina City Code Concerning Right-of-way Management. Member Stewart
seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
VI.A. COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
201 S—ACCEPTED
Assistant Finance Director Sawyer explained that at the end of each year an annual audit was conducted by
a private accounting firm to issue an unqualified opinion.
James Eichten, MMKR, discussed the auditor's role; audit results; and, the management report including
audit summary, property taxes, tax rates, governmental funds overview, enterprise funds overview,
legislative updates, accounting and auditing updates, and Governmental Accounting Standards Board
Statement No. 68.
The Council thanked Mr. Eichten and the Finance Department for their work. Member Swenson made
a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to receive the Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
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VI.B. MAY SPEAK UP EDINA REPORT PRESENTED— TOPIC: 50TH AND FRANCE
Communications Coordinator Gilgenbach presented a summary of May opinions, both pros and cons,
collected through Speak Up, Edina relating to 50th and France.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD—Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file.
VII.A. REZONING FROM PCD-4 TO PUD-1, PHOENIX PLAZA AT 3901 70TH STREET FOR
HECTOR VINAS — RESOLUTION NO. 2016-60 ADOPTED AND ORDINANCE NO. 2016-
08 FIRST READING GRANTED
Community Development Director Presentation
Community Development Director Teague presented the request from DJR Architecture, on behalf of
Hector Vinas, to tear down the existing gas station at 3901 70th Street West and re-build an 8,030 square
foot retail building. The request required a Preliminary Rezoning from Planned Commercial District-4 to
Planned Unit Development-I and Preliminary Development Plan. Mr. Teague presented aerial photos of
the site, rendering of the proposed building, and revisions from the Sketch Plan. He discussed the parking
study, setback, and drainage.
Mr. Teague answered questions of the Council relating to zoning, setback, and whether a gas station was
needed in the area.
Proponent Presentation
Dean Dovolis, DJR Architecture, presented photos of the proposed building and discussed the revisions
from the Sketch Plan.
Mr. Dovolis answered questions of the Council related to changes in the fuel industry and the
underground retention system.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:23 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.
The Council discussed the proposal, the future of this area, and its desire to see this become a bustling
location. Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2016-60,
Approving a Preliminary Rezoning and Preliminary Development Plan for DJR Architecture
Inc. at 3901 70th Street West, subject to the following conditions:
I. The Final Development Plans must be consistent with the Preliminary Development
Plans dated April 22, 2016, and the materials board as presented to the Planning
Commission.
2. The Final Landscape Plan must meet all minimum landscaping requirements per Chapter
36 of the Zoning Ordinance. A performance bond, letter-of-credit, or cash deposit must
be submitted for one and one-half times the cost amount for completing the required
landscaping, screening, or erosion control measures at the time of any building permit.
The property owner is responsible for replacing any required landscaping that dies after
the project is built.
3. Compliance with all of the conditions outlined in the city engineer's memo dated May 9,
2016.
4. Final Rezoning is subject to a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to the PUD-I Zoning
District.
S. Provision of code compliant bike racks (5 minimum) near the building entrances.
6. Submit a copy of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District permit. The City may require
revisions to the approved plans to meet the district's requirements.
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7. Provided year-round screening on the west lot line to provide screening to the residential
use to the west.
8. If possible, provide over story trees in the boulevard along France and 70th.
AND to grant First Reading to Ordinance No. 2016-08, Amending the Zoning Ordinance to
Establish the PUD-8, Planned Unit Development-8 District at 7700 France Avenue.
Member Stewart seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Hector Vinas thanked the Council and expressed his interest in continued development in the area.
VII.B. SITE PLAN REVIEW TO REMODEL AND EXPAND 7625 CAHILL ROAD FOR MINI
STORAGE, BUHL INVESTORS—RESOLUTION NO. 2016-61 ADOPTED
Community Development Director Presentation
Community Development Director Teague presented the Site Plan review from Peter Deanovic, on behalf
of Buhl Investors, to remodel and expand the existing build at 7625 Cahill Road into a mini-storage facility.
Mr. Teague presented photos of the site and proposed building. He explained that the proposal met all
zoning code requirements and only required a Site Plan review because the square footage of the
proposed expansion exceeds the existing square footage by 10%. Staff and the Planning Commission
recommended approval.
Mr. Teague answered a question of the Council related to hours of operation.
Proponent Presentation
Peter Deanovic, Buhl Investors, shared that he was happy to answer any questions the Council had.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:41 p.m.
Public Testimony
George Mahowald, 5501 Dewey Hill Road, Apt. 335, addressed the Council.
Member Brindle 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. 2016-61, Approving a
Site Plan to Remodel and Expand the Existing Building at 7625 Cahill Road into a Mini-
Storage Facility, 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 May 11, 2016.
• Grading plan date stamped May 1 1, 2016.
• Landscaping plan date stamped May 1 1, 2016.
• Building elevations date stamped May 1 1, 2016.
• Building materials board as presented at the Planning Commission and City Council
meeting.
2. Prior the issuance of a building permit, a final landscape plan must be submitted, subject
to staff approval. Landscape plan must meet all minimum Zoning Ordinance
requirements, including the planting of three additional trees. Additionally, a
performance bond, letter-of-credit, or cash deposit must be submitted for one and one-
half times the cost amount for completing the required landscaping, screening, or erosion
control measures.
3. The property owner is responsible for replacing any required landscaping that dies.
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4. Submit a copy of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District permit. The City may require
revisions to the approved plans to meet the district's requirements.
Member Brindle seconded the motion.
The Council voiced its support of the proposal and requested that staff look into the lighting issue raised
by Mr. Mahowald.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Vlll. REPORTS/ RECOMMENDATIONS
VIII.A. BRAEMAR WINTER RECREATION AREA — FEASIBILITY STUDY APPROVED AND PUBLIC
HEARING SCHEDULED SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
Parks and Recreation Director Kattreh explained that at the May 17, 2016 City Council meeting, the
Council authorized staff to proceed with a financial and trail feasibility study for cross-country ski trails and
snow tubing at Braemar Park. Ms. Kattreh discussed the background and schedule. Staff requested
direction from the Council to proceed with the winter recreation area design, feasibility study, and bid
documents.
Paul Pasko, SEH, presented aerial photos of the site and discussed the availability of concessions, parking,
and water well. Mr. Pasko talked about snow tubing, cross country skiing, expected trail side equipment,
snowmaking operation, and the cost.
Dave Belin, RRC Associates, presented the preliminary financial model inputs and market analysis for snow
tubing and cross country skiing for a short season (70 days) and a long season (84 days).
The development team answered questions of the Council related to expenses, revenue sources,
increasing the drop of the snow tubing hill, total cost, implications for neighbors, the schedule, holding a
public hearing, and the possibility of a sponsor.
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, approving the winter
recreation area design, feasibility study, and bid documents. The Council discussed the high cost
to continue the process and expressed a desire to hold neighborhood meetings and schedule a public
hearing prior to design and bid documents. Member Brindle withdrew the motion.
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, approving the completion
of the Braemar Winter Recreation Area feasibility study and to schedule a Public Hearing for
September 7, 2016. Member Stewart voiced his opinion against spending the money to complete the
feasibility study and expressed his desire to spend the money cutting natural trails for cross country skiing
and mountain biking that could be maintained in the same manner the high school was currently
maintaining trails with volunteer work.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Swenson, Hovland
Nay: Stewart
Motion carried.
VIII.B. ORDINANCE NO. 2016-09 AMENDING CHAPTER 4 CONCERNING ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES—ADOPTED
Clerk Mangen explained that Buffalo Wild Wings had requested to be allowed to charge patrons a fee to
provide tablets for playing video games at their establishment. Attorney Knutson had drafted a tight
amendment to City Code. It was noted that Police Chief Nelson, Administration, and Community Health
had no objections to making the required change to City Code regarding liquor license establishments.
Clerk Mangen answered questions of the Council related to Dave & Buster's and how the tablets were
different than electronic pull tabs. Member Staunton made a motion to grant First and waive
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Second Reading adopting Ordinance No. 2016-09, Amending Chapter 4 of the Edina City
Code Concerning Alcoholic Beverages. 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, APRIL 27, 2016
2. TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, APRIL 21, 2016
3. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION, MAY 12, 2016
4. HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD, MAY 10, 2016
Informational; no action required.
X. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE—Received
XI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS— Received
X11. MANAGER'S COMMENTS— Received
XIII. SCHEDULE OF MEETING AND EVENTS AS OF JUNE 21, 2016— Received
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned
at 11:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Minutes approved by Edina City Council,July 5, 2016. Debra . Ma , City le
James B. Hovland, Mayor
Video Copy of the June 21, 2016, meeting available.
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