HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-12-05 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
DECEMBER 5, 2017
7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
11. ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Members Brindle, Fischer (arrived at 7:45 p.m.), Staunton, Stewart, and Mayor
Hovland.
111. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED
Member Stewart made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, approving the meeting
agenda as presented.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland
Motion carried.
IV. COMMUNITY COMMENT
Assistant Scoutmaster Reed Holms introduced members of Troop 123 from Shepherd of the Hill who were
worl<ing on their merit badge. The Council welcomed the Troop and invited them forward for a photograph.
V. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED AS REVISED
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Stewart,approving the consent agenda
as follows:
V.A. Approve minutes of November 18, 2017, Town Hall Meeting, November 21, 2017 Work
Session and November 21, 2017, Regular Council meeting
V.B. Receive payment of the following Claims as shown in detail on pre-list dated November
22, 2017, and consisting of 25 pages: General Fund $165,885.03, Pedestrian And Cyclist
Safety $107,747.52, Working Capital Fund $32,080.65, PIR Construction Fund
$584,946.18, Equipment Replacement Fund $38,239.83, Art Center Fund $3,453.21,
Golf Dome Fund $260.00, Aquatic Center Fund $1,065.69, Golf Course Fund
$15,492.61, Ice Arena Fund $20,918.06, Sports Dome Fund $7,936.07, Edinborough
Park Fund $5,802.22, Centennial Lakes Park Fund $1,799.99, Liquor Fund $183,262.15,
Utility Fund $369,706.47, Storm Sewer Fund $121,485.92, PSTF Agency Fund
$3,316.08, MN Task Force I Fund $50,914.95, Centennial TIF District $24,032.40,
Grandview TIF District$900.00, Pentagon Park District$330.00: TOTAL$1,739,575.03
and credit card transactions as shown in detail dated August 24, 2017 through
September 24, 2017, and consisting of 16 pages: General Fund $28,094.78, Police
Special Revenue $120.46, Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety $421.59, Equipment
Replacement Fund $811.00, Aquatic Center Fund $99.00, Golf Course Fund $3,251.90,
Ice Arena Fund $819.92, Sports Dome Fund $186.85, Edinborough Park Fund $1,759.08,
Centennial Lakes Park Fund $2,352.79, Liquor Fund $1,263.20, Utility Fund $1,783.93,
Storm Sewer Fund $2,435.61, PSTF Agency Fund $1,219.82, MN Task Force I Fund
$1,209.02: TOTAL$45,828.95 and per pre-list Dated November 30, 2017 and consisting
of 26 pages: General Fund $199,533.23, Police Special Revenue $1,242.00, Working
Capital Fund $21,305.63, PIR Construction Fund $985.50, Equipment Replacement
Fund $6,403.60, Art Center Fund $348.81, Golf Dome Fund $84.82, Aquatic Center
Fund $27.70, Golf Course Fund $8,354.75, Ice Arena Fund $16,037.51, Sports Dome
Fund $324.58, Edinborough Park Fund $9,366.41, Centennial Lakes Park Fund
$4,371.24, Liquor Fund $219,001.81, Utility Fund $72,914.24, Storm Sewer Fund
$11,315.08, Risk Mgmt ISF $307,282.15, PSTF Agency Fund $1,384.74, MN Task Force
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1 Fund $499.20, Centennial TIF District $13,832.81, Payroll Fund $11,070.46: TOTAL
$905.686.27
V.C. Approve New On-sale Wine and 3.2 On-sale Beer Liquor Licenses for Cahill Bistro
V.D. Adopt Resolution No. 2017-132 Approving 2018 Ambulance and Miscellaneous Fire
Fees
V.E. Adopt Resolution No. 2017-133 Approving Proposed Parks and Recreation Fees for
2018
V.F. Adopt Ordinance No. 2017-1 S Amending Chapter 26 of the Edina Code of Ordinances
Concerning Bicycle Lanes
V.G. Adopt Resolution No. 2017-134 Approving Deferral of Special Assessments
V.H. Approve 2018 Commission Work Plans
V.I. Approve 2018 Board and Commission Interview Dates
V.J. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, E.H.
Renner and Sons, Well #6 Rehabilitation, $28,671.00
V.K. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder,
Streicher's, Ballistic Vest Replacement— SWAT Team, $39,683.86
V.L. Adopt Resolution No. 2017-139 Approving Transfer of Property at 5146 Eden Avenue
V.M. Accept Pentagon Revival, LLC —Notice of Default
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland
Absent: Fischer
Motion carried.
VI. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
VI.A. HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION—HUMAN RIGHTS ESSAY—RECEIVED
Commissioner Ellen Kennedy stated the Edina Human Rights and Relations Commission recently held an
essay contest. She shared that six essays were submitted and introduced the selected authors, Mythili Iyer
and Eva Hadliyanis,who read their essays. Commissioner Kennedy presented both authors with recognition
and gift certificates and the Council invited the authors and Chair forward for a photograph.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD —Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file.
VII.A. 2018 BUILDING AND LIQUOR LICENSE FEES, ORDINANCE NO. 2017-14 AMENDING
CITY CODE CHAPTER 2, SECTION 2-724 SCHEDULE A, SETTING FEES FOR 2018 —
ADOPTED
Assistant Finance Director Presentation
Assistant Finance Director Sawyer shared proposed license fees for 2018 for alcoholic beverages, building
and building regulations, fire prevention, and utilities and referred to an update in the ordinance in Section
397B from $60 to $30 for employee parking at City parking facility. He explained alcoholic beverages and
building fees were increased 2-2.5% percent, sprinkler fees were based on building valuation versus the
number of sprinkler heads, and utility fee increases were in line with the Ehlers and Associates study and the
City's capital spending plan.
The Council questioned analysis of the liquor license fee increase. Clerk Mangen explained the City's
practice of slight fee increases to cover annual overhead and salary increases. Manager Neal noted licensing
fees were not established based on other communities but on cost of service and that the data was used for
comparison.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:23 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared.
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Member Stewart made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland
Absent: Fischer
Motion carried.
Member Brindle made a motion to grant First and waive Second Reading adopting Ordinance
No. 2017-14 Amending City Code Chapter 2, Section 2-724 Schedule A, Setting Fees for 2018.
Member Stewart seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland
Absent: Fischer
Motion carried.
VII.B. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-138, SUBDIVISION WITH VARIANCES AT 6017 WALNUT DRIVE
—ADOPTED
Community Development Director Presentation
Community Development Director Teague stated Robert and Shirley Hermann were proposing to subdivide
their property at 6017 Walnut Drive into two lots. The existing home on the lot would remain, and a new
home built on the south parcel. The new lot would gain access off Walnut Drive toward the north lot line
away from Vernon Avenue. He explained the request would require a subdivision, lot width variances from
96.6 feet to 90 feet for each lot, and lot area variances from 12,6 1 1 square feet to 12,170 and 1 1,643 square
feet. He reviewed surrounding land uses, existing site features, planning, lot dimensions, grading/drainage
and utilities, and history of subdivision requests and recommended the Council approve the proposed two-
lot subdivision.
Applicant Presentation
None.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared.
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland.
Absent: Fischer
Motion carried.
Member Brindle introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2017-138 approving a
preliminary and final plat with variances at 6017 Walnut Drive, subject to the following
conditions:
. The City must approve the final plat within one year of preliminary approval or receive a
written application for a time extension or the preliminary approval will be void.
2. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the following items must be submitted:
a. Submit evidence of Nine Mile Creek Watershed District approval. The City may
require revisions to the preliminary plat to meet the district's requirements.
b. A curb-cut permit must be obtained from the Edina engineering department.
c. A grading, drainage and erosion control plan subject to review and approval of the city
engineer. The proposed plans shall meet all conditions outlined in the engineering
memo dated November 3, 2017.
d. There shall be no increase in peak rate or volume to neighboring private property.
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e. Any disturbance to the roadway caused by the construction of the new homes must be
repaired by replacing the asphalt pavement from curb-to-curb and from saw-cut to saw-
cut.
f. A construction management plan will be required for the construction of the new
homes.
g. Utility hook-ups are subject to review of the city engineer.
Member Stewart seconded the motion.
The Council commented on the site and confirmed the tree preservation plan would save as many trees as
possible.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland
Absent: Fischer
Motion carried.
Member Fischer arrived at 7:45 p.m.
VII.C. CONCORD A AND G NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION,
IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-447, RESOLUTION NO. 2017-136 -ADOPTED
Assistant City Engineer Presentation
Assistant City Engineer Schulze said this was a City-staff initiated project to reconstruct West 60th Street,
West 62nd Street, West 63rd Street, West 64th Street, Ryan Avenue, Parnell Avenue, Virginia Avenue, and
Virginia Lane that would narrow some roadways, install new sidewall<, curb and gutter and upgrading utilities.
He said the overall project cost was estimated at $4,419,772 and funding would be a combination of special
assessments, Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Funds, and City Utility funds. He reviewed project details and
proposed assessment split between the 125 properties with estimated assessments of$15,800.
The Council confirmed that curb, gutter, sanitary storm sewer, sidewall<s, and watermains would not be
assessed to residents and suggested a sidewall< be constructed on the short segment of Parnell Avenue
between Valley View and 60th Street if enough funds were available or if the project should be petitioned.
They explained that 60% of the project cost was covered by the City and directed that areas where
stormwater gathered on Ryan and Parnell be addressed.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:55 p.m.
Public Testimony
Melissa Oszustowicz, 6309 Virginia Avenue South, addressed the Council.
Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland.
Motion carried.
The Council commented on issues raised during public testimony about full assessment for the non-buildable
lot at 6313 Virginia Avenue and a retaining/sound wall. Mr. Millner replied sound walls would have to be
funded by the neighborhood and that staff would confirm that 6313 Virginia Avenue was buildable.
Member Fischer introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2017-136 ordering
improvement for Concord A and G Neighborhood roadway reconstruction improvement No.
BA-447. Member Stewart seconded the motion.
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland
Motion carried.
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VII.D. WEST 62ND STREET NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT
NO. BA-445, RESOLUITON NO. 2017-137—ADOPTED
Assistant City Engineer Presentation
Mr. Schulze said this was a staff-initiated project to reconstruct West 62nd Street and Brookview Avenue
that involved reconstruction of the roadway, adding parking, new curb and gutter and integral bike lanes,
installing a paved multi-use trail, new sidewalks, and upgrading utilities. He said the overall project cost was
estimated at $1,541,276 and funding would be a combination of Municipal State Aid funding, special
assessments, Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Funds, and City Utility funds. He said staff analyzed the project
and determined the project was necessary, cost-effective, and feasible from an engineering standpoint and
shared that 29 properties were proposed to be assessed at $6,700 with a total of 21.48 REUs.
The Council suggested additional landscaping for more buffers and less impervious surfaces and questioned
if the City should be assessed more than I REU based on the number of trips the park entrance generated.
The Council asked questions on street lighting differences between Connexus and Xcel Energy, burying
power lines at the residents' cost and a centralized sodding vendor. Mr. Millner explained the bidding process
would not allow utilizing one vendor and reviewed how resident sodding concerns would be addressed.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:33 p.m.
Public Testimony
Pam Burling, 4129 W. 62nd Street, addressed the Council.
Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland.
Motion carried.
The Council addressed issues raised during the public testimony regarding flowers and plantings on the
boulevard that addressed maintenance and stormwater and should fit with the contingency. The Council
commented on turn lanes at 62nd Street on the east and 62nd Street and France Avenue, how to address
traffic speeds at the Pamela Park entrance, and sewer back-up concerns.
Member Fischer introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2017-137 Resolution
ordering improvement for West 62nd Street neighborhood roadway reconstruction
Improvement No. BA-445. Member Stewart seconded the motion.
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland
Motion carried.
VILE. 2018 OPERATING BUDGET, RESOLUTION NO. 2017-135: SETTING 2018 TAX LEVY AND
ADOPTING 2018 OPERATING BUDGET— REVIEWED
Manager Presentation
Mr. Neal outlined the 2018-2019 Budget development process, reviewed work plan themes, budget
scenarios, and challenges. He stated the Council adopted a preliminary levy in September and that about has
not changes. Mr. Neal stated the final 2018 tax levies proposed for 2018 included the following: $28,493,077
for the General Fund; $20,000 for the Arts and Culture Fund; $2,567,000 for the Construction Fund to be
used for equipment replacement, capital improvements, and for Weber Woods; $950,000 for city hall debt;
$389,000 for gymnasium debt; $405,000 for fire station debt; $1,667,000 for public works facility debt; and
$1,168,7000 for sports dome project debt. He said that as a result of recent refunding of the public works
facility debt, staff was able to reduce the levy by $27,000 and the $27,000 had been added to the capital
improvements' levy to help pay for the back log of projects.
The Council clarified the impact of municipal liquor revenue decreases, health care costs, and commended
staff on addressing the City's aging infrastructure.
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Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 9:09 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared.
Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-135: 2018 OPERATING BUDGET AND TAX LEVY—ADOPTED
Member Stewart introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2017-135 Resolution
adopting the budget for the City of Edina for the year 2018 and establishing tax levy payable
2018. Member Fischer seconded the motion.
Ayes: Brindle, 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: PENTAGON PARK SOUTH PARCEL— REVIEWED
Community Development Director Presentation
Mr. Teague said Council was asked to provide non-binding feedback on a proposal to develop the vacant
12.12-acre Pentagon South Parcel located on 77th Street, Computer Avenue, Viking Drive, and Normandale
Boulevard. The site would include 210,000 square feet of Medical Office located in two 5-6 story buildings,
two 150 room, 5-story hotels,two parking ramps,and 5,000 square feet of commercial space in two buildings
with a vehicle and pedestrian parkway connected to Pentagon North. He said proposed uses for the south
parcel were generally consistent with uses proposed in 2014 but about half the office square footage
proposed in 2014. Mr. Teague reviewed the required rezoning from MDD-6 to PUD, building and parking
structure setbacks, traffic and watershed impacts, and front setbacks of the hotel and parking structures.
Applicant Presentation
Jay Scott, Solomon Group, and Bill Whitrock, RSP Architects, said the office buildings would have its own
front door and greenspace. He commented on density focused on the south side with shared parking in
parking structures and how buildings would be oriented for site lines through 7711 Street to allow for all
modes of transportation. Mr. Scott shared their six guiding principles that included green streets, integrated
stormwater, pedestrian friendly, connections west to east, multimodal connections, shared parking and
stressed architectural featured areas, green connections, central space, and concept materials.
The Council shared comments on site organization, traffic access at points other than the main entrance,
and confirmed the surface lot would be for arrival and drop off of potential users. The Council suggested
more parking relief if possible for future uses, encouraged uses other than fast food restaurants, and more
intensity of uses. The Council shared concerns about utility boxes and the need for more screening, a ring
road, and a more softened look. The Council suggested a mezzanine for meeting space and some type of
water feature and complimented the applicant on the roof terrace that faced Highway 100 and the amount
of included greenspace. The Council suggested moving the drive-thru so it was not immediately visible and
that incubator space be included. The Council also suggested including four front doors of retail, better
connections to the Fred, solar, increased LEED standards, and a raised roundabout for pedestrians or
cyclists.
IX. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
IX A. CORRESPONDENCE
Mayor Hovland acknowledged the Council's receipt of various correspondence.
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IX.B. MINUTES
1. HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION, OCTOBER 10, 2017
2. ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION, OCTOBER 26, 2017
3. TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, OCTOBER 26, 2017
Informational; no action required.
X. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE —Received
XI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS— Received
XII. MANAGER'S COMMENTS — Received
XII.A. CITY MANAGER 2018 PERFORMANCE REVIEW— Received
XIII. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS, EVENTS AND DATES AS OF DECEMBER 5, 2017— Received
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at
10:46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DeLMangen, y Cl"
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, December 19, 2017.
James B. Hovland, Mayor
Video Copy of the December 5, 2017, meeting available.
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