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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-09-07 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL SEPTEMBER 7, 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 AS REVISED Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to remove Item V.I. Resolution No. 2016-81 and Ordinance No. 2016-12, Approving Final Rezoning, Final Site Plan with Variances, Final Plat and Development Contract for Opus LLC at 5901 Lincoln Drive and continue to October 5, 2016. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Swenson, Hovland Nay: Stewart Motion carried. Member Stewart made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, approving the remainder of the meeting agenda as revised. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. IV. COMMUNITY COMMENT Gene Persha, 6917 Cornelia Drive, addressed the Council concerning ongoing construction in the City and the high number of apartments in the Southdale area. Stephanie Mullaney, 4429 Brookside Terrace, asked the Council to discontinue spending resources on LID until it was vetted with the public. Frank Lorenz, 7151 York Avenue South Apt. No. 720, expressed concern over the high cost of environmental impact studies requested by the City of Edina. Marcia Friedman, 6613 Sally Lane, thanked the Council for supporting a wonderful Night to Unite Event. V. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, approving the consent agenda: V.A. Approve regular and work session meeting minutes of August 16, 2016 V.B. Receive payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated August 18, 2016, and consisting of 37 pages; General Fund $163,621.65; Police Special Revenue $383.81; Arts and Culture Fund $500.00; Working Capital Fund $157,456.74; Equipment Replacement Fund $196,831.00; Cando Fund $15,252.37; Art Center Fund $1,954.27; Golf Dome Fund $255.00; Aquatic Center Fund $10,719.67; Golf Course Fund $166,091.44; Ice Arena Fund $39,420.39; Edinborough Park Fund $4,227.47; Centennial Lakes Park Fund $6,347.19; Liquor Fund $255,406.30; Utility Fund $423,070.72; Storm Sewer Fund $78,066.98; Recycling Fund $37,184.67; Risk Management ISF $279,928.27; PSTF Agency Fund $1,119.29; Payroll Fund $10,593.02; TOTAL $1,848,430.25; and, for receipt of payment of claims dated August 24, 2016, and consisting of 33 pages; General Fund $146,005.70; Police Special Revenue $1,335.45; Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund $276,638.07; Working Capital Fund Page 1 Minutes/Edina City Council/September 7, 2016 $540,132.13; Art Center Fund $4,861.93; Golf Dome Fund $26.07; Aquatic Center Fund $10,634.58; Golf Course Fund $73,311.43; Ice Arena Fund $13,201.75; Edinborough Park Fund $3,315.42; Centennial Lakes Park Fund $6,773.80; Liquor Fund $228,743.09; Utility Fund $367,033.65; Storm Sewer Fund $220,542.71; PSTF Agency Fund $622.60; TOTAL $1,893,178.38; and, for receipt of payment of claims dated September 1, 2016, and consisting of 30 pages; General Fund $137,610.46; Police Special Revenue $38,833.55; Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund $1,026.00; Working Capital Fund $753,205.94; PIR Construction Fund $18,786.10; Equipment Replacement Fund $4,028.95; Cando Fund $25,215.43; Art Center Fund $2,096.00; Golf Dome Fund $346.25; Aquatic Center Fund $11,154.63; Golf Course Fund $23,654.57; Ice Arena Fund $3,310.06; Sports Dome Fund $90.20; Edinborough Park Fund $18,058.70; Centennial Lakes Park Fund $3,346.00; Liquor Fund $161,586.90; Utility Fund $282,198.46; Storm Sewer Fund $121,712.48; Risk Management ISF $79,280.67; PSTF Agency Fund $506.62; Payroll Fund $2,701.50; TOTAL $1,688,749.47; and, Credit Card Transactions dated May 26 — June 26, 2016; TOTAL $51,811.86 V.C. Receive Grandview District Transportation Study: Final Document V.D. Approve Human Rights and Relations Bias Offense Response Plan Update V.E. Approve Board and Commission Appointments V.F. Adopt Resolution No. 2016-78, Granting City Council Consent for HRA Levy V.G. Adopt Resolution No. 2016-79, Setting Hearing Date for Special Assessment and Delinquent Utilities Hearings V.H. Adopt Resolution No. 2016-80 and Grant Second Reading Adopting Ordinance No. 2016-11, Approving Final Rezoning and Final Site Plan with Variances for 4528 and 4530 France Avenue for Orion Investments V.I. Resolution No. 2016 81 and Ord6nance No. 2016 12, Approving Final Rezoning, Fina4 Site Plan with Variances, Final Plat and DevelopmentContract for Opus LLC C at 5901 Uncoln Drive This item was continued to October 5, 2016. V.J. Adopt Resolution No. 2016-82 and Grant Second Reading Adopting Ordinance No. 2016-08, Approving Final Rezoning and Final Development Plan for 3901 West 70th Street for EFrance 2 LLC V.K. Request for Purchase, Public Safety Radios, awarding the bid to the recommended bidder, Motorola Solutions (Minnesota State Contract Pricing 4007 1) at $187,188.50 V.L. Request for Purchase, Weber Park Playground Replacement, awarding the bid to the recommended bidder, PlayPower LT Farmington/Little Tikes at $100,000.00 V.M. Request for Purchase, Amendment to Richard Mandell Golf Architecture Contract, awarding the bid to the recommended bidder, Richard Mandell Golf Architecture at $230,000.00 Rollcall: Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. VI. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS VI.A. EXPLORE EDINA ANNUAL REPORT—PRESENTED Lori Syverson, President Explore Edina, shared Explore Edina's mission and presented its current financial statements. Sherry Loberg, Director Explore Edina, presented accomplishments, marketing activities, professional development, advertisement examples, and 2016-2017 goals. VI.B. PUBLIC HEALTH ACCREDITATION REPORT—PRESENTED Community Health Administrator Brown introduced Bonnie Paulsen, Public Health Director with Bloomington Public Health. Page 2 Minutes/Edina City Council/September 7. 2016 Ms. Paulsen updated the Council on recent activities including the Public Health Accreditation process recently completed by the Public Health Alliance of Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD—Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file. VII.A. BRAEMAR WINTER RECREATION AREA— REPORT RECEIVED— DIRECTION PROVIDED Parks and Recreation Director Presentation Parks and Recreation Director Kattreh shared that the Council had authorized staff to conduct a financial and trail feasibility study for cross-country ski trails and snow tubing with machine-made snow at Braemar Park. Ms. Kattreh presented the history, production schedule key milestones, community outreach, preliminary market analysis, financial model inputs, and tax impacts. Paul Pasko, SEH, discussed existing amenities at Braemar; cross-country ski trail alignment; trail breakdown; the tubing area; fat-tire biking; mountain biking; construction impacts; natural snow; and machine-made snow operation including overspray, noise, and light impacts. Mr. Pasko answered questions of the Council related to the design and bid process, total snow making time, water consumption, tree loss for trail, and buckthorn removal. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:20 p.m. Public Testimony Jim Platt, 7723 Tanglewood Court, addressed the Council. Tracy Eichhorn-Hicks, 5708 Woodland Lane, addressed the Council. Gary Bartolett, 7421 Gleason Road, addressed the Council. Andy Turnbull, 5437 Halifax Lane, addressed the Council. Jon Hawks, 7712 Tanglewood Court, addressed the Council. Amy Cichanowski, 3320 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, addressed the Council. Josh Ahlberg, 6825 Valley View Road, addressed the Council. Kai Richter, 7131 Gleason Road, addressed the Council. John Cameron, 7405 Gleason Road, addressed the Council. Andy Otness, 5433 Kellogg Avenue, addressed the Council. Karen Hazel, 7615 Gleason Road, addressed the Council. David Bowlin, 4618 Arden Avenue, addressed the Council. Richard Letsche, 7435 Hyde Park Lane, addressed the Council. Paul Gage, 5813 Amy Drive, addressed the Council. Rob Martin, 7714 Tanglewood Court, addressed the Council. Noah Swiler, 6108 Arbour Lane, addressed the Council. C.J. Gady, 5820 Vernon Lane, addressed the Council. Sam Parmekar, 4311 Grimes Avenue, addressed the Council. Page 3 Minutes/Edina City Council/September 7, 2016 Kathy Kelly, 6513 Limerick Drive, addressed the Council. Teri Carter Ellis, 6223 Halifax Avenue, addressed the Council. George Mori, 7654 Woodview Court, addressed the Council. Max Kuhs, 5837 Chowen Avenue South, addressed the Council. Sharon McNulty, 6001 Bonnie Brae Drive, addressed the Council. Nels Thompson, 4401 Curve Avenue, addressed the Council. Kristin Reichling, 6516 Tingdale Avenue, addressed the Council. Melissa Bernstein, 5808 Brook Drive, addressed the Council. Bernadine Letsche, 7435 Hyde Park Lane, addressed the Council. Leonard Bernstein, 5808 Brook Drive, addressed the Council. Maggie Harris, 7017 Mark Terrace Drive, addressed the Council. Neil Blanchett, 4737 Hibiscus Avenue, addressed the Council. Mike Radenbaugh, 7615 Gleason Road, addressed the Council. Jack Ellingson, 6129 Beard Place, addressed the Council. Janet Conn, 5804 Oak Lane, addressed the Council. Alice Hulbert, 7221 Tara Road, addressed the Council. Doug Bennett, 5708 Kemrich Drive, addressed the Council. Ellen Jones, 5261 Lochloy Drive, addressed the Council. Jacqueline Colwell, 6611 Pawnee Road, addressed the Council. Craig Jarvinen, 4113 Chowen Avenue, Minneapolis, addressed the Council. Tom Wagner, 6004 Bonnie Brae Drive, addressed the Council. Leigh Mazion, 4812 Trillium Lane, addressed the Council. Bruce Freeman, 6112 Eden Prairie Road, addressed the Council. Michael Cashman, 5820 Vernon Lane, addressed the Council. Frank Lorenz, 7151 York Avenue South Apt. No. 720, addressed the Council. Jerry Erickson, 6325 Mildred Avenue, addressed the Council. Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Page 4 Minutes/Edina City Council/September 7, 2016 Motion carried. The Council and staff addressed issues raised during public testimony, including noise measuring equipment location, the Army Corps of Engineers involvement, trail design, property value implications, school district's interest, the Quality of Life survey, restroom facilities, cost of tubing, width of trails, and the pro forma. Attorney Knutson answered a question raised concerning a conflict of interest for Member Swenson and advised there was not a conflict. Ms. Kattreh answered a question of the Council related to the public process for the Braemar Master Plan that was scheduled for 2017. The Council discussed its fiscal responsibility concerning the high price tag and concern for the adverse effects to the neighborhood. The Council voiced its support for Nordic Trails, but supported slowing down and relying on the Braemar Park Master Planning process. Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, receiving the Braemar Winter Recreation Area Final Report and directing the Park Board to begin the Braemar Park Master Planning process to include cross-country ski trails, sliding hills on Academy 9, snow shoe trails, walking trails, fat-tire bike trails, single-track mountain bike trails, and extensive buck thorn removal, and capital and operating financials with funding in 2017. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. The Council took a five-minute recess at 11:40 p.m. Vlll. REPORTS / RECOMMENDATIONS VIII.A. SKETCH PLAN REVIEW 6600 FRANCE AVENUE (SOUTHDALE OFFICE CENTER) — REVIEWED Community Development Director Presentation Community Development Director Teague presented a sketch plan proposal to redevelop the 22-acre parcel at 6600 France Avenue. The request included a multiple phase development that would include a new 6-story medical building, a new 6-story hotel, a new 8-story residential apartment, two new 2-story retail buildings, and the new single-story Bank of America. To accommodate the request a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to increase the height maximum from four to eight stories and a rezoning from Planned Office District-2 to Planned Unit Development were required. Proponent Presentation Dennis Doyle, Wildamere, described his history in Edina and introduced Dean Dovolis, DJR Architects. Mr. Dovolis presented photos of the site from different angles including aerial views. He discussed zoning, traffic direction, parking, pedestrian circulation, concept design, site usage, and site amenities. Mr. Dovolis and staff answered questions of the Council related to existing curb cuts, traffic patterns, neighborhood concerns, storm water, flood plain, and the existing FAR. The Council commended the applicant for preserving the Oak Savannah area and complying with the Affordable Housing Policy. The Council suggested changing the name to differentiate this area from Edina's current Promenade and expressed concern over height, the parking lots along France Avenue, the lack of green spaces, and the missed opportunities on Valley View Road and France Avenue. VIII.B. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-83 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. Page 5 Minutes/Edina City Council/September 7, 2016 Member Brindle introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2016-83 accepting various grants and donations. Member Swenson 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. BRAEMAR WINTER RECREATION AREA PETITION— RECEIVED Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, receiving the Braemar Winter Recreation Area petition. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. IX.C. MINUTES IX.D. ADVISORY COMMUNICATION: 1. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION: BRAEMAR WINTER RECREATION 2. PREVIOUS REQUEST FROM ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION TO AMEND WORK PLAN Informational; no action required. X. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE—Received XI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS— Received X11. MANAGER'S COMMENTS— Received XIII. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS AND DATES AS OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2016— Received XIV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 1:05 a.m. Respectfully submitted, �,4 Lj angen, Cit Cler Minutes approved by Edina City Council, September 20, 2016. JDea lj James B. Hovland, Mayor Video Copy of the September 7, 2016, meeting available. Page 6