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Home My WebLink About2017-04-04 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL APRIL 4, 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 Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, and Mayor Hovland. Member Brindle was absent. 111. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, approving the meeting agenda as presented. Ayes: Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland Motion carried. IV. COMMUNITY COMMENT Peggy Halvorson, 5049 Park Terrace, presented the Council with a petition for a playground at Van Valkenburg Park. She commented on petition structure and the nearest playground location of over one mile from the neighborhood. Ms. Halvorson shared the benefits of structured play and requested consideration of a playground as part of the City's focus on neighborhood involvement. V. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED AS PRESENTED Member Stewart made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, approving the consent agenda as presented. V.A. Approve minutes of March 21, 2017, closed work session and March 21, 2017, regular meeting minutes V.B. Receive payment of the following claims as shown in detail on pre-list dated March 16, 2017, and consisting of 27 pages; General Fund $146,398.68; Working Capital Fund $11,522.84; Art Center Fund $3,074.40; Golf Dome Fund $5,074.23; Aquatic Center Fund $1,299.10; Golf Course Fund $52,503.56; Ice Arena Fund $45,893.09; Sports Dome Fund $5,216.53; Edinborough Park Fund $1,396.34; Centennial Lakes Park Fund $4,120.86; Liquor Fund $156,741.71; Utility Fund $492,623.99; Storm Sewer Fund $10,878.38; Recycling Fund $38,181.96; Risk Mgmt ISF $133,757.50; PSTF Agency Fund $846.15; Southdale 2 District $1,672.00; TOTAL $1,1 1 1,201.32; pre-list dated March 23, 2017 consisting of 29 pages; General Fund $214,286.07; Police Special Revenue $203.81; Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety $1,968.00; Working Capital Fund $11,778.97; PIR Construction Fund $33,323.52; Equipment Replacement Fund $28,935.73; Art Center Fund $3,915.06; Golf Dome Fund $1,481.52; Golf Course Fund $6,574.80; Ice Area Fund $16,041.98; Sports Dome Fund $1,305.16; Edinborough Park Fund $6985.71; Centennial Lakes Park Fund $10,078.78; Liquor Fund $324,654.78; Utility Fund $43,788.83; Storm Sewer Fund $64.25; Risk Mgmt Fund $121.90; PSTF Agency Fund $830.05; Centennial TIF District $8,660.00; Grandview TIF District $12,000.00; Southdale 2 District $935.00; Payroll Fund $11,241.19; TOTAL $739,165.15 V.C. Approve Request for Purchase: Braemar Deck Renovation — Matthew Hage — The Concrete Guy $28,630.00 V.D. Approve Request for Purchase: Toro Reelmaster 3555 — MTI Distributing $46,686.95 V.E. Approve Request for Purchase: Toro Greensmaster 3150 — MTI Distributing $27,994.62 Page 1 Minutes/Edina City Council/April 4, 2017 V.F. Approve Request for Purchase: Two Toyota Prius C — Walser Toyota Scion $38,030.00 V.G. Approve Braemar Golf Junior Annual Pass Fee Addition V.H. Approve Updated Conservation Easement Maryhill (Carson) V.I. Adopt Resolution No. 2017-33; MnDOT Limited Use Permit for Spur Trail to Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail V.J. Approve Request for Purchase: ENG 17-3 Countryside G Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction - Northwest Asphalt $1,227,330.75 V.K. Approve Request for Purchase: Contract ENG 17-7NB, Braemar Native Vegetation Management- Prairie Restorations, Inc. $54,000 V.L. Adopt Ordinance No. 2017-04; Naming 49th Y2 Street to Market Street Rollcall: Ayes: Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland Motion carried. VI. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS VI.A. BUILDING SAFETY MONTH MAY 2017—PROCLAIMED The Council explained the public awareness campaign that focused on safe and sustainable structures and read the Proclamation into the record. Member Stewart made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, to proclaim May 2017 as Building Safety Month. Ayes: Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland Motion carried. Chief Building Official David Fisher accepted the Proclamation on behalf of the Department. The Council congratulated Mr. Fisher on his recent Building Official of the Year designation. VI.B. NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK— PROCLAIMED The Council explained the second full week of April was dedicated to those who serve as Public Safety Telecommunicators and the Proclamation was read into the record. Dispatch Supervisor Tony Martin accepted the Proclamation on behalf of the Department. He thanked his staff for their hard work and shared a piece entitled "Today I..." which recognized dispatchers' service. Member Stewart made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, to proclaim National Telecommunications Week. Ayes: Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland Motion carried. City Manager Scott Neal said the City was fortunate to have dispatch services provided by co-workers in the community. The Council concurred and noted Edina's response times were among the best in the State and thanked dispatching staff for their work and high level of professionalism. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS VII.A. VACATION OF EASEMENT FOR MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT — RESOLUTION NO. 2017-34 ADOPTED Engineer Presentation Engineer Chad Millner explained the proposed area of easement vacation from Millennium Development and how the two buildings would be served by public and private utilities. He shared minor changes to the configuration of the utilities in the design process required modification of the easement and that public and private utilities have not yet occupied the space, so the change had no impact. Page 2 Minutes/Edina City Council/April 4. 2017 The Council confirmed that staff supported the vacation and inquired about Planning Commission review. Mr. Millner stated the vacation item did not require Planning Commission review. The Council decided language should be included that the vacation was contingent on re-establishment of the utility easement. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared to comment. Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Stewart, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland Motion carried. Member Stewart introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2017-34 vacating utility easement as amended, contingent on re-establishment of utility easement. Member Staunton seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland Motion carried. Vlll. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS — (Favorable vote of majority of Council Members present to approve except where noted). VIII.A. SKETCH PLAN — RH, NORTHEAST CORNER OF FRANCE AVENUE AND 69TH STREET — REVIEWED Community Development Director Presentation Community Development Director Cary Teague explained the proposal to construct a 3-4 story 64,000 square-foot building for Restoration Hardware (RH) would require site plan review and parking stall variance. He said the parking stall variances were standard practice for development on the Southdale site over the past 15 years and the City does not have much discretion upon review as this was a permitted use with all setback, height, and floor area ratio requirements met. Proponent Presentation Stuart Wagner, Restoration Hardware (RH), California, said the proposed project included furniture sales, a rooftop showroom, a cafe/restaurant, outdoor courtyards and garden terraces. He said the store would have two main entrances; one at the France Avenue/69th Street intersection and the other that faced Southdale. Mr. Wagner shared valet parking services would be offered to reduce site parking. The Council provided comments regarding the promotion of streetscape, landscaping, building orientation, pros and cons of the proposed wall, and importance to engage the street. The Council complimented the proponent on incorporation of the water tower and noted the adjacent parking lot as future site for an additional building and how that would interface with the project. The Council commented on the challenge of activity that entered two different sides and the possibility to create a grid-like street perimeter street system and connection to the water tower. The Council indicated this was a good architectural project that would provide good retail experience. Mr. Wagner responded to the Council's comments, noting the site's triangle shape was a challenge and the feedback on the wall and leftover space result. The Council commented on creation of a corner presence at a diagonal that addressed France Avenue and the oversized windows that made the building more welcoming. Page 3 Minutes/Edina City Council/April 4. 2017 The Council confirmed that staff supported the vacation and inquired about Planning Commission review. Mr. Millner stated the vacation item did not require Planning Commission review. The Council decided language should be included that the vacation was contingent on re-establishment of the utility easement. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared to comment. Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Stewart, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland Motion carried. Member Stewart introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2017-34 vacating utility easement as amended, contingent on re-establishment of utility easement. Member Staunton seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland Motion carried. Vlll. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS — (Favorable vote of majority of Council Members present to approve except where noted). VIII.A. SKETCH PLAN — RH, NORTHEAST CORNER OF FRANCE AVENUE AND 69TH STREET — REVIEWED Community Development Director Presentation Community Development Director Cary Teague explained the proposal to construct a 3-4 story 64,000 square-foot building for Restoration Hardware (RH) would require site plan review and parking stall variance. He said the parking stall variances were standard practice for development on the Southdale site over the past 15 years and the City does not have much discretion upon review as this was a permitted use with all setback, height, and floor area ratio requirements met. Proponent Presentation Stuart Wagner, Restoration Hardware (RH), California, said the proposed project included furniture sales, a rooftop showroom, a cafe/restaurant, outdoor courtyards and garden terraces. He said the store would have two main entrances; one at the France Avenue/69th Street intersection and the other that faced Southdale. Mr. Wagner shared valet parking services would be offered to reduce site parking. The Council provided comments regarding the promotion of streetscape, landscaping, building orientation, pros and cons of the proposed wall, and importance to engage the street. The Council complimented the proponent on incorporation of the water tower and noted the adjacent parking lot as future site for an additional building and how that would interface with the project. The Council commented on the challenge of activity that entered two different sides and the possibility to create a grid-like street perimeter street system and connection to the water tower. The Council indicated this was a good architectural project that would provide good retail experience. Mr. Wagner responded to the Council's comments, noting the site's triangle shape was a challenge and the feedback on the wall and leftover space result. The Council commented on creation of a corner presence at a diagonal that addressed France Avenue and the oversized windows that made the building more welcoming. Page 3 Minutes/Edina City Council/April 4. 2017 VIII.B. RESOLUTION 2017-35 —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 Staunton introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2017-35 accepting various grants and donations. Member Stewart seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland Motion carried. IX. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS IXA. CORRESPONDENCE Mayor Hovland acknowledged the Council's receipt of various correspondence. IXB. MINUTES 1. COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION,JANUARY 9, 2017 2. HERITAGE PREERVATION COMMISSION,JANUARY 10, 2017 3. HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION, FEBRUARY 28, 2017 4. HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION,JANUARY 24, 2017 Informational; no action required. IXC. ADVISORY COMMUNICATION 1. TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION'S COMMUNICATION ON DARTS EDINA BUS CIRCULATOR —RECEIVED Mr. Neal presented the Transportation Commission's advisory communication to establish a six-month trial of a DARTS Circulator Bus Service in the City of Edina. X. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE — Received X1. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS— Received XI.A. CITY MANAGER ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW— Received XII. MANAGER'S COMMENTS— Received XIII. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS, EVENTS AND DATES AS OF APRIL 4, 2017— Received XIV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m. Respectfully submitted, imm, Deputy City Clerk Minutes approved by Edina City Council, April 18, 2017. James B. Hovland, Mayor Video Copy of the April 4, 2017, meeting available. Page 4