HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-02-07 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
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, Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, and Mayor Hovland.
III. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, approving the meeting
agenda, as amended, to add Item VI.B, Earth Project Club iMatter Report Card, and move
Speak Up, Edina!: Southdale Library Site to Item VI.C.
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland
Motion carried.
IV. COMMUNITY COMMENT
Pete Lefebvre, 6412 Aspen Road, shared his neighborhood's concerns about the Nine Mile Creek Regional
Trail design and elevated boardwalks and bridges near Walnut Grove Park.
Greg Wright, 6705 Field Way, shared continued concerns about the increased traffic due to the Highway
169 reconstruction, particularly on Parkwood Lane. He commented on increased segmented traffic
patterns and suggested it related to the traffic signal over the Londonderry Road exit.
The Council indicated comments regarding potential street closures at Dovre, Lincoln, and Malibu Drives
would be addressed under the Consent Agenda.
Guled Said, 4250 Parklawn Avenue, #102, commented about the lack of resources for children of color in
the Parklawn area and suggested creating something to address this concern. He believed lack of activities
could result in youth becoming involved in poor activities.
Laurie Chapman, 6420 Aspen Road, asked for consideration to advocate for residents of this area to
address the extreme height of the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail by asking for a variance with Three
Rivers Park District.
V. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED AS AMENDED
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, approving the consent
agenda as revised to remove Item V.J., Resolution No. 2017-14; Authorization to Install
Traffic Diverters, as follows:
V.A. Approve minutes of January 18, 2017, work session and January 18, 2017, regular
meeting minutes
V.B. Receive payment of the following claims as shown in detail on pre-list dated January
12, 2017, and consisting of 36 pages; General Fund $227,116.94; Police Special
Revenue $15,000.00; General Debt Service Fund $5,205.00; City Hall Debt Service
$1,950.00; Working Capital Fund $17,646.43; Equipment Replacement Fund
$20,376.00; Art Center Fund $2,042.87; Golf Dome Fund $2,956.71; Aquatic Center
Fund $914.25; Golf Course Fund $16,096.18; Ice Arena Fund $50,973.26; Sports Dome
Fund $6,056.30; Edinborough Park Fund $5,239.49; Centennial Lakes Park Fund
$7,538.93; Liquor Fund $181,795.90; Utility Fund $478,068.69; Storm Sewer Fund
$19,265.41; Recycling Fund $81.00; PSTF Agency Fund $26,616.63; MN Task Force I
Fund $11,026.00; Centennial TIF District $833.44; Grandview TIF District $55.29;
Southdale 2 District $5,826.74; Pentagon Park District $615.96; TOTAL
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$1,103,297.42; credit card transactions dated September 25, 2016-October 24, 2016
consisting of 7 pages; TOTAL $41,641.00; pre-list dated January 19, 2017 consisting of
32 pages; Cash Company $250.00; General Fund $171,926.25; Police Special Revenue
$268.81; Arts And Culture Fund $54.00; Working Capital Fund $88,868.43; Equipment
Replacement Fund $8,874.18; Art Center Fund $6,435.61; Golf Dome Fund $74.23;
Aquatic Center Fund $187.52-; Golf Course Fund $10,748.88; Ice Arena Fund
$5,823.31; Sports Dome Fund $1,901.79; Edinborough Park Fund $25,983.13;
Centennial Lakes Park Fund $2,135.74; Liquor Fund $143,459.44; Utility Fund
$38,994.99; Storm Sewer Fund $500.00; Recycling Fund $37,184.67; Risk Mgmt ISF
$1,068.24; PSTF Agency Fund $2,830.88; MN Task Force I Fund $7,927.37; Centennial
TIF District $2,706.00; TOTAL $557,828.43; and pre-list dated January 26, 2017
consisting of 37 pages; General Fund $409,007.68; Police Special Revenue $1,335.45;
Pedestrian And Cyclist Safety $116.25; Working Capital Fund $128,706.54; PIR
Construction Fund $4,164.14; Equipment Replacement Fund $6,949.20; Art Center
Fund $6,1 1 1.34; Golf Dome Fund $1,095.20; Aquatic Center Fund $800.00; Golf
Course Fund $4,132.56; Ice Arena Fund $5,783.80; Sports Dome Fund $180.73;
Edinborough Park Fund $38,149.19; Centennial Lakes Park Fund $2,692.94; Liquor
Fund $167,393.55; Utility Fund $98,801.86; Storm Sewer Fund $17,915.13; Risk Mgmt
ISF $288,986.74; PSTF Agency Fund $403.40; MN Task Force I Fund; $11,695.13;
TOTAL $1,194,420.83
V.C. Adopt Ordinance No. 2017-02: Setting Morningside Water Rates
V.D. Approve Temporary Intoxicating On-Sale Liquor License — Our Lady of Grace, March
17, 2017
V.E. Authorize Fiber Agreement with School District
V.F. Approve Request for Purchase: Managed Print Services Contract; Metro Sales Inc.,
$9,839.40
V.G. Approve Request for Purchase: 2017 Quality of Life Survey; National Research
Center, Inc., $28,330
V.H. Approve Video Production Policy
V.I. Approve Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants; City Owned Parcel PID 07-116-
21-13-0001 for Wetland Replacement
V.j. Resolution No. 2017 14; Authorization to install Traffic Divert
V.K. Approve Request for Purchase: Contract ENG 17-6NB, Aquatic Vegetation
Management; Lake Management, Inc., $22,363.60
V.L. Approve Request for Purchase: Authorize Non-Invasive Water Main Pipe Condition
Assessment Services; Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH) $97,420.00
V.M. Approve Request for Purchase: Professional Services Agreement for the Pedestrian
Bridge Replacement at Centennial Lakes Park; Kimley Horn $78,370
V.N. Approve Request for Purchase: Aquatic Center Zero-Depth Play Structure and Filter
Replacements; Play Structure—Aqua Logic $501,000; Filters—Aqua Logic $261,000
V.O. Approve Request for Purchase: Aquatic Center Slide Renovations; Fischer Brothers
$82,300
V.P. Approve Request for Purchase: 2017 Ford F350 Pickup-Public Works; Midway Ford
$26,395.00 and Apen Equipment $2,406.00
V.Q. Approve Request for Purchase: 2017 GMC 1500 Pickup-Public Works; Nelson Auto
Center, $21,824.82
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland
Motion carried.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
V.J. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-14;AUTHORIZE TRAFFIC DIVERTERS—ADOPTED
Council confirmed this action would delegate authority to staff to install traffic diverters in locations
deemed appropriate to promote health, safety, and welfare of the citizens associated with the Highway 169
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closure in real time to better respond to the traffic concerns. Council noted the flexibility still needed to
allow for notification and might not be instantaneous.
Member Brindle introduced and moved adoption of Resolution 2017-14 Authorizing Traffic
Diverters revising Paragraph I to indicate: "...to install traffic diverters in the Lincoln Drive
and Dovre Drive intersection and the Lincoln Drive and Malibu Drive intersection and areas
in the north-east part of Edina." Member Fischer seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
VI.A. KATIE CLARK SIEBEN, METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE —
PRESENTED
Katie Clark Sieben, Metropolitan Airports Commission Representative, shared her background with the
Council, stating the airport was viewed as a first impression and served the community. She invited the
public to attend NOC's public listening session on April 26 and indicated a quarterly communication piece
would now be provided.
VI.B. EARTH PROJECT CLUB iMATTER REPORT CARD— EDINA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS—
PRESENTED
Edina High School students from Project Earth Club presented information on climate change and shared
the City's Matter Report Card. Gauri Madhok, Joanna Kim, Grant Wothe, Allison Risser, and Rozy
Eastaugh shared how they are working to fight climate change and thanked the Edina Energy Commission
for its support. The students described their work through fundraisers to educate and purchase
composting bins for use at the high school and presented the City's Youth Climate Report Card and ways
to improve the grade by creating a climate action plan. The students presented a petition in support of
addressing climate change and asked for commitment of the City Council.
The Council thanked the students and indicated support to engage the Edina Energy Commission to
determine how Edina can better address climate change.
VI.C. SPEAK UP, EDINA!: SOUTHDALE LIBRARY CENTER—PRESENTED
Kaylin Eidsness outlined the public engagement process used to gather information on proposed
redevelopment of the Southdale Library Center. She presented a summary of comments, requests, and
suggestions received. Ms. Eidsness said the next Speak Up, Edina topic would be redevelopment of the
Southdale Library Center and shared about Speak Up Edina regarding neighborhood parks.
Council commented the Speak Up, Edina topics were timely and the Southdale Library Center would be of
interest to the County.
VII. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS — (Favorable vote of majority of Council Members present
to approve except where noted).
VII.A. REQUEST FOR PURCHASE: CONTRACT FOR PLANNING SERVICES — 2018
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN—APPROVED
Community Development Director Teague explained that every 10 years, the City of Edina was required
to update its Comprehensive Plan, which was due by December 31, 2018. In late October 2016, staff
issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Planning Consultants to assist with the preparation of the Plan.
The Planning Commission interviewed three consulting firms that responded to the RFP and
recommended a consulting team led by William Smith of Biko Associates to assist the City in updating the
current Plan. He explained additional tasks were added to the original RFP response including additional
evening meetings/public engagement in order to conduct the small area plans separately; 3D modeling for
the small area plans; and, enhanced market analysis/economic competitiveness sections to include
Southdale area and Industrial Park west of Highway 100.
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Bill Smith, Biko Associates, shared the team's background and reviewed the proposed work program that
would span over 1.5 years over four phases. He said they would create small citizen workgroups, engage
with Boards and Commissions, and connect with the school district, members of iMatter, and the Edina
Energy Commission. He outlined a community-wide kick-off event would be held at the end of March to
engage the public in the process
The Council referred to the 70th Avenue/Kahill Street project area and offered assistance, if needed, to
help engage the community. The Council commented on the 9-Mile Creek Regional Trail and opportunity
to change the schedule to provide vision between this project and the Comprehensive Plan. Council also
commented on hosting a creative community event.
Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to approve the contract for
planning services for the 2018 Comprehensive Plan with Biko Associates, Inc., in the amount
of$189,840.00.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland
Motion carried.
VII.B. SKETCH PLAN — NW CORNER OF VALLEY VIEW ROAD AND KELLOGG AVENUE —
REVIEWED
Community Development Director Presentation
Community Development Director Teague outlined the proposed project to redevelop the northwest
corner of Valley View Road and Kellogg Avenue. The project included land owned by the Edina HRA at
the intersection and the adjoining properties of 6120, 6116, and 6112 Kellogg Avenue and included
constructing a two-story office/retail building of 5,000 square feet on the first level with five affordable
housing units on the second level. The project would include eight two-story townhomes similar to the
recently completed Brownstones on France and two single-family homes would be removed at 61 16 and
6112 Kellogg Avenue.
Proponent Presentation
Edward, Noonan, Noonan Construction, shared history of the site and outlined the relationship to Valley
View Road. He noted the buildings would be closer to sidewalks to make a more pedestrian-friendly
environment and the affordable housing units were changed from five to four even though they were not
required. He reviewed drainage collection, inset parking along Kellogg Street, and shared elevations with
brownstone and gables with eight units across and possibly ten without affecting parking availability. Mr.
Noonan shared the common area proposal with elevators and 750-square foot units with commercial
office space below of 3,500 square feet and shared proposed elevations.
The Council commented on appropriate use of the site and that aligning with the commercial parking
behind the site made sense but noted feedback was needed on the small area plan and whether the
transition was correct. They questioned whether five units were in fact workable as they may be too long
and narrow. The Council indicated the commercial feel seemed tight to the street and support was voiced
for the porches in front and how the proponent worked to show a high level of detail. The Council
concurred it was important to fit the area with the townhomes as a nice transition to the rest of the
neighborhood.
The Council complimented the proponent on including an affordable housing element and said it was
important the project be open and engaging, not a wall blocking off the area. The Council indicated
setbacks from the Kellogg Avenue side seemed appropriate and that some open space between Kellogg
and Valley View would be good. It was noted the sketches seemed somewhat boxy but the Council was
confident that would be addressed.
The Council commented on the project symmetry by providing screening as a nice transition from the east
to the west with stoops or front porches in front of the townhomes for a residential feel. The proponent
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was cautioned about commercial and embracing the front of Valley View as well as Kellogg for openness to
parking and circulation challenges instead of just commercial and residential.
The Council said the Brownstones on France are similar with entrances set back six feet but different
materials throughout for a change in appearance. The Council indicated more room was needed on the
bottom and suggested setting in the lower levels. The Council commented on accessibility concerns in the
affordable housing units with parking across the street and its preference for a price point of $800,000 to
$1 million to blend better with the neighborhood.
The Council commented on accessibility and current property owners and asked the proponent to inform
the City if they do not wish to purchase the City's property. The Council referred to the need to engage
and embrace the street instead of being off-putting and shared that the proposal now might not have the
right feel. The Council indicated residential all the way to Valley View between Kellogg and Wooddale
might not be the best choice and stressed the importance of engaging Valley View with the commercial on
the ground level as the better answer than residential in between two commercial areas.
VII.C. RESOLUTION 2017-13 ADOPTED - ACCEPTING VARIOUS GRANTS AND DONATIONS -
ADOPTED
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 Brindle introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2017-13 accepting
various grants and donations. Member Fischer seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland
Motion carried.
VII.D. RACE AND EQUITY TASK FORCE APPOINTMENTS-APPROVED
Mr. Neal shared the list of Commissioners for consideration for appointment to the Race and Equity Task
Force. Member Stewart made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, to approve Race and
Equity Task Force appointments as follows: Task Force Christina Smith, Leonel Dorvil,
James Pierce (Cochair), Phil Godinez, Ramla Hasanali, HRRC GARE Member, Katherine
Bass, Thuy Anh Fox, and Jessica Kingston (Co-chair); Working Group - Services Christina
Smith, Leonel Dorvil, Al Alexander (Chair), Ana Munro (Co-chair), Guled Said, Sheila
Burmeister, and Daniel Nye; Working Group - Facilities Phil Godinez, Ramla Hasanali, Val
Burke (Chair), Elena Brito Sifferlin (Co-chair), Arnold Bigbee, and June Yoshinari Davis,
HRRC GARE Member; Working Group— Institutions Katherine Bass, Thuy Anh Fox, Kamala
Puram (Chair), Eric Rehm (Co-chair), Randolph Cooper, and Christine Bremer, HRRC
GARE Member; Alternates Robert Rivera, Erica Allenburg, Brooks Doherty, April Yurecko,
Bonnie Yuvaraj, and Nancy Goethel.
The Council said they were pleased with applicants and looked forward to the work from this group. Mr.
Neal outlined the first task would be setting a meeting calendar and selection of facilitator through a RFP
process.
Vlll. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
VIII.A. CORRESPONDENCE
Mayor Hovland acknowledged the Council's receipt of various correspondence.
VIII.B. MINUTES
1. ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION, NOVEMBER 17, 2016
2. COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION, NOVEMBER 14 AND DECEMBER 12,
2016
3. EDINA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, DECEMBER 15, 2016
4. HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION, DECEMBER 8, 2016
Informational; no action required.
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IX. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE— Received
X. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS—Received
XI. MANAGER'S COMMENTS— Received
XI.A. MEMBERSHIP IN HAVEN
Mr. Neal shared the Haven Housing Advocates for Vitality and Equity Now was a non-profit organization
created to pursue changes in affordable housing policy and statute in Minnesota as it related to tax-exempt
bonds and direct money to multi-family affordable housing. He said this topic would be further discussed
by Council on February 22nd.
X11. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS, EVENTS AND DATES AS OF FEBRUARY 7, 2017— Received
X111. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned
at 9:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
D ra . angen, City Cl k
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, February 22, 2017.
James B. Hovland, Mayor
`Video Copy of the February 7, 2017, meeting available.
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