HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-07 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
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 Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, approving the meeting agenda
as presented.
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland
Motion carried.
IV. COMMUNITY COMMENT
No one appeared.
V. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED AS PRESENTED
Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, approving the consent agenda
as follows:
V.A. Approve minutes of Work Session of January 17, 2018 and Regular Meeting of January
17, 2018
V.B. Receive payment of the following claims as shown in detail on pre-list dated January
17, 2018 and consisting of 29 pages: General Fund $245,800.48, Police Special
Revenue $3,394.78, Pedestrian And Cyclist Safety $182,500.99, Working Capital Fund
$81,521.93, Equipment Replacement Fund $521.19, Art Center Fund $1,737.03, Golf
Dome Fund $402.81, Aquatic Center Fund $373.97, Golf Course Fund $10,104.72, Ice
Arena Fund $7,562.66, Sports Dome Fund $43.56, Edinborough Park Fund $5,974.40,
Centennial Lakes Park Fund $3,048.61, Liquor Fund $315,816.53, Utility Fund
$622,376.81, Storm Sewer Fund $2,964.61, Recycling Fund $38,181.96, Risk Mgmt ISF
$2,787.33, PSTF Agency Fund $3,568.41, MN Task Force I Fund $32,333.30,
Centennial TIF District $2,568.60, Payroll Fund $693.78: Total $1,564,278.46; Credit
Card Transactions 10/24/17-11/2S/17 consisting of 16 pages: General Fund $31,608.34,
Art Center Fund $792.85, Aquatic Center Fund $419.00, Golf Course Fund $2,229.83,
Ice Arena Fund $4,895.25, Sports Dome Fund $446.23, Edinborough Park Fund
$1,076.88, Centennial Lakes Park Fund $2,400.45, Liquor Fund $838.93, Utility Fund
$7,849.32, Storm Sewer Fund $4,191.09, Recycling Fund $2,354.63, PSTF Agency Fund
$2,165.06, MN Task Force I Fund $1,186.53, Centennial TIF District $294.83: Total
$62,749.22; and per pre-list dated January 25, 2018, consisting of 36 Pages: General
Fund $747,996.95, Police Special Revenue $381.35, Arts And Culture Fund $929.00,
Working Capital Fund $21,968.54, PIR Construction Fund $8,986.49, Cando Fund
$103,650.00, Art Center Fund $1,961.87, Golf Dome Fund $341.12, Aquatic Center
Fund $2,019.90, Golf Course Fund $632,211.08, Ice Arena Fund $11,394.65, Sports
Dome Fund $12,345.00, Edinborough Park Fund $23,258.91, Centennial Lakes Park
Fund $2,433.23, Liquor Fund $371,926.32, Utility Fund $76,329.72, Storm Sewer Fund
$1,943.30, Risk Mgmt ISF $150,257.50, PSTF Agency Fund $14,427.00, Centennial TIF
District $7,273.08, Pentagon Park District $344.29, Payroll Fund $15,760.68: Total
$2.208,139.98
V.C. Adopt Resolution No. 2018-15: Authorizing Public Health Agreement
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V.D. Adopt Resolution No. 2018-17: France Avenue Sidewalk Cooperative
V.E. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, 2018
Volvo I10 Wheel Loader with Plow, Nuss Truck and Equipment State Contract
#134462, $274,497.50
V.F. Approve Request for Purchase,awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, 2018
Asphalt and Concrete Recycling, Doboszenski and Sons, Inc., $42,000
V.G. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder,
Phone System Replacement, LOGIS —Cisco System, $172,669.42
V.H. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, HD
Upgrade Equipment for SWTV Public and Education Access Channels, Alpha Video,
$52,525
V.I. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Two
Chevy Tahoe Staff Vehicles, Ranger GM, Northern Safety Technology,Graphix Shoppe,
Hennepin County Radio Service for a total of$86,839.50
V.J. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder,
Police Squad/Interview Room Video System, WatchGuard, $134,801
V.K. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder,
Arden Park Shelter Building Architectural Services, Wendel SGN Architecture,
Contract#PK 18-2, $59,750.00
V.L. Approve Temporary Intoxicating On-Sale Liquor License, Our Lady of Grace, March
I6, 2018
V.M. Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Weber Woods with the City of St. Louis
Park
V.N. Approve Senior Community Services 2018 Community Development Block Grant
Application Letter of Support
V.O. Approve Solar Garden Subscription Agreements with Geronimo Energy
V.P. Approve 2018 Edina Advisory Board and Commission Appointments
V.Q. Approve Site Improvement Performance Agreement with Edina Market Street LLC
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Hovland recognized Boy Scout Troop 48, AP Government and other students in the audience.
VI.A. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION INITATIVE 6: LIMITED LIABILITY FOR
CERTIFIED SALE APPLICATORS—APPROVED
Sustainability Coordinator Tara Brown introduced Energy and Environment Commissioner Louann Waddicl<
who presented the Commission's project to reduce salt use in the City. She shared the importance of
supporting State legislation to reduce salt application and the impact on waterbodies in the State and noted
that contractors contributed 38% of salt pollution and while driver and pedestrian safety was important salt
reduction could occur.
The Council inquired about protection for certified applicators for small businesses and homeowners and
thanked the Commission for their work and encouraged them to do more as part of the Comprehensive
Water Management Plan. Commissioner Waddick said the action would protect contractors at businesses
but noted homeowner salt use did not contribute that much salt impacts. She agreed that more worl< was
needed and commented next steps could include reduction of salt in water softeners. Member Brindle
made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, adopting Resolution No. 2018-18 supporting
legislation that would provide limited liability to commercial salt applicators that have
obtained certification through an established voluntary salt applicator certification program.
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland
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Motion carried.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD —Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file.
VII.A. WOODEN HILL BREWING COMPANY, LLC, DBA WOODEN HILL BREWING COMPANY,
NEW BREWER TAP ROOM AND SUNDAY SALE LIQUOR LICENSES—APPROVED
City Clerk Presentation
Clerk Mangen stated James and Sean Ewen; dba Wooden Hill Brewing Company, LLC had applied for new
Brewer Tap Room and Sunday Sale Liquor Licenses for their brewery at 7421 Bush Lake Road. She stated
the Administration, Health and Planning Departments had reviewed the application and were satisfied with
the proposal and that no negative findings were identified by the Police Department. Ms. Mangen noted this
would be the first brewer tap room in Edina.
Applicant Presentation
James and Sean Ewen, 7421 Bush Lake Road, said they hoped to open later this month and shared the
different brews that would be offered. They commented on the origin of the name Wooden Hill and how
those elements would be incorporated into the interior design.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:23 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared.
Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland.
Motion carried.
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Stewart,to approve Brewer Tap Room
and Sunday Sale Liquor Licenses to Wooden Hill Brewing Company LLC, 7421 Bush Lake
Road, Edina for the period beginning February 8, 2018, ending March 31, 2018.
Ayes: Brindle. Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland
Motion carried.
VIII. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS— (Favorable vote of majority of Council Members present to
approve except where noted).
VIIIA. AFFORDABLE HOUSING POLICY. REVISIONS TO ADD OWNER OCCUPIED HOUSING
TO THE POLICY—APPROVED
Community Development Director Teague reviewed proposed amendments to the Affordable Housing
Policy that the Council asked the Edina Housing Foundation to work on and outlined language changes
regarding owner occupied housing.
The Council asked questions regarding differences in the proposed minimum affordable time periods and
onsite parking, and how to address looking the affordable housing in the future. Mr. Teague explained the
differences of 15 years for rental housing and 30 years for owner-occupied housing was due to financing
needed for apartment complexes, replied onsite parking would vary from project to project as staff, and that
the Edina Housing Foundation would be approached to assist in retaining affordable housing.
Member Stewart made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to adopt the City of Edina
Policy on Affordable Housing. Member Brindle seconded the motion.
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland
Motion carried.
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VIII.B. SKETCH PLAN REVIEW. 5146 EDEN AVENUE (FORMER PUBLIC WORKS SITE) —
REVIEWED
Community Development Director Teague Presentation
Mr. Teague outlined the request to redevelop the 3.3-acre vacant site at 5146 Eden Avenue. He said at full
build out the site would include a 17-story, 193-foot tall building with 157 units of apartments with
underground parking, a 3-story, 27-unit artist loft for affordable housing apartments, a 20,000-30,000-square
foot art center/active adult center, a district parking ramp with 430 stalls, and a public plaza on Eden and
Arcadia.
Applicant Presentation
David Anderson, Frauenshuh Inc., introduced his team and commented on the collaborative effort with the
City staff.
Dean Dovolis, DJR Architecture, highlighted the proposed Grandview project at 5146 Eden Avenue based
on the development guidelines. He shared the basic site plan with an art center, activity lawn, and common
space that resulted in an interconnected product. He commented on the affordable housing components,
market-rate housing, flexible space, common park and art and adult activity center. Mr. Dovolis noted a
Park and Ride element could be contained within and stressed the activity on all sides with a green presence
and the benefit of 95% recycled rainwater because of the covered parking.
Terry Minarik, Confluence Design, shared an overview of site landscape elements which featured a porous
site with interconnections and shared the series of terraces, tower amenities, and programmable space with
pickle ball, basketball, soccer and concerts. He said a green buffer would be created with a green wall and
activity circulation wall with rock climbing and other activities such as an art gallery.
Economic Development Manager Neuendorf shared how this had been a long-planned process and that
comments from the community open houses focused on height concerns, the need for other community
elements, traffic concerns, and an overall excitement for this project.
Michael Fry, Edina Art Center, shared how the current Art Center was not ADA compliant and that this
well-designed building with adult and active centers would be compatible and beneficial for combined
programming.
The Council said they were pleased with the innovation of design, green space and green roof, and rain
water management. They referred to the need for traffic studies and encouraged screening of mechanicals
and muted lighting. They commented that the civic space needed to be larger versus the condos and the
creation of more civic space for a community hub that included future rail transit.
The Council suggested the need to include similar south connections for residents of the Trammel Crow
building and to take advantage of height for two-level parking covered with civic space. They offered support
for the walk ups but shared concerns about proximity to Arcadia Avenue and suggested arrangements for
public parking. The Council discussed traffic issues regarding Eden Avenue and the controlled intersection
at 53rd Street with a round-about that would serve Arcadia Avenue.
The Council discussed the importance of pedestrian safety, a central plaza that included both the residential
tower and community center with hospitality service and encouraged even more sustainability efforts such
as power waste and power consumption. They noted height was essential for the site to be successful and
supported the traffic management component and building placement of bringing the park to the corner to
be more public. They commented on storm water management and the public parking placement and the
potential of blending housing to create a better community.
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Mr. Dovolis said green space access worked both ways on the lowest level and the 10-foot easement was
an open issue and could be pushed 10 feet west to open up even further for more front stoops and small
yard areas.
The Council commented on transportation challenges and supported the staircases, public art, and integrity
and warmth of landscaping. They said they were pleased with the public/private partnership and fiscal
responsibilities and suggested possible outdoor movie opportunities, increased green space engagement and
walkability, and suggested more windows be incorporated.
VIII.C. 69TH STREET ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS UPDATE —RECEIVED
Engineering Director Millner shared an update on the 69th Street access improvements. He said the project
followed through on the assurance to Simon Properties for additional access from eastbound 69th Street
near the AMC. He outlined three options for the Council and highlighted the preferred option of a
roundabout. Mr. Millner noted staff met with property owners who supported the roundabout and that
they were working on easements and incorporating the sidewalk on the north side.
The Council clarified that the project would include one lane in each direction and if reconstructed would
expand pedestrian movements. Mr. Millner said the proposed budget of $580,000 would be funded from
the Centennial Lakes TIF, MSA, PACS, and storm water budgets and was scheduled to begin May 1.
The Council encouraged extensive landscaping elements be included and noted the challenge of pedestrian
friendly versus balance with traffic. They stated a single lane roundabout and extensive landscaping would
help slow traffic as well.
VIII.D. RESOLUTION 2018-I6 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. 2018-I6 accepting various
grants and donations. Member Stewart seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland
Motion carried.
IX. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
IX.A. CORRESPONDENCE
Mayor Hovland acknowledged the Council's receipt of various correspondence.
IX.B. MINUTES
I. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION, DECEMBER 14, 2017
2. PLANNING COMMISSION, DECEMBER 13, 2017
3. HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION, DECEMBER 5, 2017
Informational; no action required.
X. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE — Received
XI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS — Received
XI.A. REPORT, CITY MANAGER'S PERFORMANCE REVIEW— Received
XII. MANAGER'S COMMENTS — Received
XII.A. CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK BRIDGES —Approved
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Manager Neal shared a proposal for the reconstruction of the Centennial Lakes Park Bridges project. He
shared reasons for the bridge replacement included ADA compliance, poor physical conditions, health and
safety of park visitors and staff and park access. Mr. Neal explained bids had been received, but were rejected
because they were too high. He shared photos of the current bridge conditions and a rendering of the
proposed project outlining the $780,000 additional costs would be paid for from General Fund surplus and
Centennial Lakes maintenance fees.
The Council agreed with the importance bridge replacement as this was the City's most visited park. The
Council confirmed the bid amount was still valid and asked what other projects competed for the funds
proposed to cover the bridge replacement. Mr. Millner explained the funds could be used for projects such
as the Bredesen Park Bridge but added if the Centennial Lakes bridges were not replaced noted it was likely
the bridges may need to close. Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, to
direct staff to prepare contract award action for Rosti Construction for the Centennial Lakes
Park Bridges project as proposed for the February 21, 2018, Council meeting.
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland
Motion carried.
X111. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS, EVENTS AND DATES AS OF FEBRUARY 7, 2018— Received
XIV. ADJOURNMENT \
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovlan declared the meeting adjourned at
9:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Deb angen, City Jerk
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, February 21, 2018.
James B. Hovland, Mayor
Video Copy of the February 7, 2018, meeting available.
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