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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-08-03 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL AUGUST 3, 2016 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:04 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 Brindle, approving the meeting agenda. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. IV. COMMUNITY COMMENT Frank Lorenz, 7151 York Avenue South, expressed concern over the new electronic security system at the new school building. Because fire codes require that doors must open outwards, Mr. Lorenz was worried that faculty would not be able to lock out a potential attacker. V. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, approving the consent agenda as revised to remove Item V.D. Resolution No. 2016-69, Amending the 2016 Budget to Transfer 2015 General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance, as follows: V.A. Approve regular and work session meeting minutes of July 19, 2016 V.B. Receive payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated July 14, 2016, and consisting of 34 pages; General Fund $121,260.08; Police Special Revenue $960.71; Arts and Culture Fund $466.61; Working Capital Fund $24,037.58; Equipment Replacement Fund $3,411.85; Art Center Fund $6,315.37; Golf Dome Fund $40.97; Aquatic Center Fund $28,091.74; Golf Course Fund $20,766.48; Ice Arena Fund $12,429.78; Edinborough Park Fund $2,299.57; Centennial Lakes Park Fund $2,923.92; Liquor Fund $263,818.51; Utility Fund $480,672.55; Storm Sewer Fund $8,649.06; Risk Management ISF $230,507.80; PSTF Agency Fund $5,881.53; Southdale 2 District $19.20; Payroll Fund $10,610.99; TOTAL $1,216,340.60; and, for receipt of payment of claims dated July 21, 2016, and consisting of 38 pages; General Fund $544,225.56; Police Special Revenue $586.09; Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund $31,421.96; Arts and Culture Fund $98.00; Working Capital Fund $772,681.52; PIR Construction Fund $712.50; Equipment Replacement Fund $897.05; Art Center Fund $3,408.35; Aquatic Center Fund $11,500.66; Golf Course Fund $128,185.68; Ice Arena Fund $11,945.10; Sports Dome Fund $113,627.46; Edinborough Park Fund $4,839.69; Centennial Lakes Park Fund $12,227.28; Liquor Fund $160,653.36; Utility Fund $842,156.97; Storm Sewer Fund $432,082.29; Recycling Fund $37,184.67; PSTF Agency Fund $3,508.54; Centennial TIF District $4,159.00; Grandview TIF District $215.00; TOTAL $3,116,316.73; and, for receipt of payment of claims dated July 28, 2016, and consisting of 32 pages; General Fund $130,646.56; Police Special Revenue $1,335.45; Arts and Culture Fund $875.00; Working Capital Fund $813,545.12; Art Center Fund $4,264.85; Golf Dome Fund $26.07; Aquatic Center Fund $23,545.78; Golf Course Fund $26,465.93; Ice Arena Fund $80.21; Edinborough Park Fund $5,229.42; Centennial Lakes Park Fund $7,468.36; Liquor Fund $177,283.43; Utility Fund $348,586.60; Storm Sewer Fund $344,805.82; Risk Management ISF $146,776.21; PSTF Agency Fund $74,434.31; Centennial TIF District $28,440.62; Payroll Fund Page 1 Minutes/Edina City Council/August 3 2016 $2,570.10; TOTAL $2,184,952.65; and, Credit Card Transactions dated April 26 — May 25, 2016; TOTAL $56,887.79 V.C. Request for Purchase, Rosland Park Playground Replacement, awarding the bid to the recommended bidder, Game Time at $275,000.00 V.D. , Amending the 2016 Budget to Transfer 2015 General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance Rollcall: Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA V.D. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-69, AMENDING THE 2016 BUDGET TO TRANSFER 2015 GENERAL FUND UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE—ADOPTED Manager Neal answered a question of the Council related to the smaller amount to be transferred. He explained that the goal was to be more precise in budgeting; however, the capital side needed to be looked at more closely. Member Brindle introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2016-69, Amending the Budget for the City of Edina for the Year 2016. Member Swenson seconded the motion. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. VI. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS VI.A. CENTER POINT ENERGY GRANT—ACCEPTED Lieutenant Conboy explained that he had applied for the Center Point Energy Grant and introduced Mary Lou Watson from Center Point Energy. Ms. Watson shared that Center Point Energy was proud to partner with the cities it served. The $2,500.00 grant would be used to purchase Automated External Defibrillators for squad cars. Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Stewart, to receive the Center Point Energy Grant. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD—Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file. VII.A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CHRISTIAN FAMILY CHURCH AT 7375 BUSH LAKE ROAD—RESOLUTION NO. 2016-70 ADOPTED Community Development Director Presentation Community Development Director Teague presented the request from Christian Family Church to remodel the interior of the existing office building at 7375 Bush Lake Road into a church. The proposed sanctuary would seat 360 people maximum and there would be classrooms for children education within the building. There were 170 parking stalls on the site and the site was code compliant. To accommodate the request, a Conditional Use Permit was requested. Staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval. Chuck Rickart, WSB & Associates, answered a question of the Council related to whether a four-way stop was warranted at Dewey Hill Road. Proponent Presentation Dr. Tim Peterson, Pastor Christian Family Church, noted that he would like to see a four-way stop at Dewey Hill Road for safety and thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve in Edina. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. Page 2 Minutes/Edina City Council/August 3, 2016 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. 2016-70, Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Christian Family Church at 7375 Bush Lake 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 and building plans date stamped June 17, 2016. • Building materials board as presented at the Planning Commission and City Council meeting. 2. Two additional over-story trees must be planted on site to comply with minimum landscaping requirements. 3. The property owner is responsible for replacing any required landscaping that dies. Member Stewart seconded the motion. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. VII.B. REZONING AND SITE PLAN REVIEW WITH VARIANCES FOR TED CARLSON, ORION INVESTMENTS, AT 4528 AND 4530 FRANCE AVENUE — RESOLUTION NO. 2016-71 AND ORDINANCE NO. 2016-11 ADOPTED Community Development Director Presentation Community Development Director Teague presented the request from Orion Investments to redevelop the properties at 4528 and 4530 France Avenue. The applicant was proposing to tear down the existing building at 4530 France Avenue and build an addition above the existing garage at 4528 France Avenue that would match the existing building on that lot. The applicant was requesting a rezoning of the 4530 site from Planned Commercial District-4 to Planned Commercial District-I and a Site Plan Review with building, signage, parking, and parking lot setback variances. Mr. Teague answered questions of the Council related to combining the two lots, restaurant use, and zoning designations of the homes to the south. Proponent Presentation Ted Carlson, Orion Investments, noted the changes that had been made based on the feedback from the Planning Commission and City Council Ed Farr, Edward Farr Architects, discussed the positive feedback from the neighborhood meetings and presented a site plan photo and building renderings from neighborhood views. Mr. Farr also expressed concern over sidewalk, boulevard, and storm water drainage requirements listed in the City Engineer's Memo dated July 6, 2016. Mr. Carlson answered questions of the Council related to the property ownership, combining the two parcels, and restricting restaurant use. Engineer Millner addressed the sidewalk, boulevard, and storm water drainage issues. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:18 p.m. Public Testimony Frank Lorenz, 7151 York Avenue South, addressed the Council. Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Page 3 Minutes/Edina City Council/August 3, 2016 Motion carried. Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2016-71, Approving Preliminary Rezoning from PCD-4, Planned Commercial District-4 to PCD-I, Planned Commercial District-I and Site Plan Review with Variances for 4528 and 4530 France Avenue, as amended to add "and variances" to the I st paragraph under Section 3. APPROVAL; and, subject to the following conditions: I. The Final Development Plans must be consistent with the Preliminary Development Plans June 17, 2016 and the materials board as presented to the Planning Commission on July 13, 2016. 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 July 6, 2016. 4. Provision of code compliant bike racks (5 minimum) near the building entrances. S. Submit a copy of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District permit. The City may require revisions to the approved plans to meet the district's requirements. 6. The on-site drive aisle shall be widened to accommodate emergency vehicle, subject to review and approval of the fire marshal. 7. Roof-top mechanical equipment shall be screened from adjacent residential property and from France Avenue, per Section 36-1459 of the City Code. 8. Final Lighting Plan must meet all minimum lighting requirements per Chapter 36 of the Zoning Ordinance. Lighting shall be down lit. 9. The applicant shall enter into a proof of parking agreement with the City of Edina. The agreement shall be filed prior to issuance of a final occupancy permit for the new building. 10.The applicant shall combine the two properties of addresses into a single parcel. 1 1.The back patio shall not be used for restaurant seating should a restaurant occupy the building. 12. The sidewalk on France Avenue shall be 5 feet in width with a 2-foot boulevard naturally landscaped. 13. The applicant shall work with the City Engineer to explore ways to direct drainage to the east. Member Stewart seconded the motion. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. Member Brindle made a motion to grant First Reading to Ordinance No. 2016-1 I, Rezoning 4530 France Avenue from PCD-4 to PCD-I, Planned Commercial District. Member Swenson seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. VIII. REPORTS/ RECOMMENDATIONS VIII.A. GRANDVIEW DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION STUDY—APPROVED Manager Neal asked the Council to act on this item in such a way to affirm that staff could depend on and use this information moving forward. He suggested approving or adopting the study instead of receipt or acknowledgement. Page 4 Minutes/Edina City Council/August 3, 2016 Transportation Planner Nolan shared that LHB would be presenting the final report and recommendations of the Grandview District Transportation Study. Lydia Major, LHB, presented the Grandview District Transportation Study including the role of the transportation study; the process following Recommend Week; and the Final Report structure including short-term, mid-term, and long-term phases. The Council discussed the Grandview District Transportation Study and each shared their opinion. The Council noted that it was a great guidance tool for all modes of transportation in the present and the future. Attorney Knutson answered a question of the Council related to a possible conflict of interest explaining that there was no conflict for a person who was formerly on the Planning Commission and now serving on the Board because that person was never an employee of the City. Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Stewart, approving the Grandview District Transportation Study Final Report. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. VIII.B. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-72 HUMAN RIGHTS CITY DESIGNATION—ADOPTED Ellen Kennedy, Human Rights and Relations Commission, shared that several cities in the United States had adopted resolutions designating themselves as a Human Rights City. These cities used the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was used as a standard to make decisions and take action when considering programs, policies, statements, and laws. The U.S. Conference of Mayor's officially endorsed the Human Rights Cities initiative in 2013, affirming the role of local governments in serving as leaders on issues that extend beyond municipal boundaries. The passage of the Human Rights City designation resolution would confirm the City's commitment to human rights. Ms. Kennedy answered a question of the Council related to areas that Edina would focus on including discrimination and affordable housing. Member Brindle introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2016-72, Establishing Edina, Minnesota as a Human Rights City. Member Swenson seconded the motion. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. VIII.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-73 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 Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2016-73 accepting various grants and donations. Member Brindle 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. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION,JUNE 9, 2016 2. PLANNING COMMISSION,JUNE 22, 2016 3. EDINA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION,JUNE 16, 2016 4. HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION,JUNE 28, 2016 Informational; no action required. IX.C. ADVISORY COMMUNICATION: Page 5 Minutes/Edina City Council/August 3, 2016 1. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION ADVISORY COMMUNICATION 2. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION REPORT: MPCA COMPOST RULEMAKING Informational; no action required. X. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE — Received X1. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS— Received XII. MANAGER'S COMMENTS— Received XII.A. ENVIRONMENTAL PURCHASING POLICY XII.B. PROPOSED INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD X111. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS AND DATES AS OF AUGUST 3, 2016— Received XIV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 9:44 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Deb . Minutes approved A by Edina City Council, August 16, 2016. .Mange , City Jerk Video Copy of the August 3, 2016, meeting available. James . Hovland, Mayor Page 6