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Home My WebLink About2019-03-05 City Council Regular MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL MARCH 5, 2019 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 Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, and Mayor Hovland. 111. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED AS AMENDED Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to table Item VIII.C. Recommendations for Residential Recycling and Organics Collection Request for Proposals until March 19, 2019. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, approving the meeting agenda as amended. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. IV. COMMUNITY COMMENT The Council recognized students in attendance from high school government classes. Roberta Castellano, 4854 France Avenue S., requested the City post the current version of the Comprehensive Plan to compare it with the upcoming 10-year update as the posted Plan had changed since 2008 and needed to align with the Small Area Plan. IV.A. CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS City Manager Neal responded to past Community Comments. V. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED AS PRESENTED Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, approving the consent agenda as presented: V.A. Approve minutes of February 20, 2019, Regular and Work Session Meetings V.B. Receive payment of the following claims as shown as per pre -list dated February 21, 2019, and consisting of 34 pages: General Fund $395,886.I6, Arts and Culture Fund $400.00, Conservation & Sustainability $24,317.00, Working Capital Fund $17,386.10, Art Center Fund $3,070.09, Golf Dome Fund $66.77, Aquatic Center Fund $1,227.15, Golf Course Fund $13,728.70, Ice Arena Fund $13,193.92, Sports Dome Fund $168.92, Edinborough Park Fund $1 1,506.61, Centennial Lakes Park Fund $906.59, Liquor Fund $ 154,750.56, Utility Fund $66,120.67, Storm Sewer Fund $ I , 115.50, Recycling Fund $40,461.48, Risk Mgmt ISF $373, 135.86, PSTF Agency Fund $540.00, Centennial TIF District $7,290.78, 50th and France 2 TIF District $61,542.74, Payroll Fund $12,973.65: Total $1,199,789.25; and per pre -list dated February 28, 2019, and consisting of 29 pages: General Fund $89,262.97, Police Special Revenue $4,891.50, Conservation & Sustainability $I,312.50, Working Capital Fund $4,976.22, PIR Construction Fund $5,569.91, Art Center Fund $7,849.61, Golf Dome Fund $280.57, Aquatic Center Fund $1,511.64, Golf Course Fund $8,810.85, Ice Arena Fund $45,434.37, Sports Dome Fund $14, 164.31, Edinborough Park Fund $15,403.02, Centennial Lakes Park Fund Page 1 Minutes/Edina City Council/March 5, 2019 $8,511.75, Liquor Fund $I8I,994.83, Utility Fund $22,970.41, Storm Sewer Fund $64,864.04, Risk Mgmt ISF $3,772.75, PSTF Agency Fund $ 17,353.72, HRA Administration $215.00: Total $499,149.97 V.C. Approve On -Sale Intoxicating, Club On -Sale, Sunday Sale, Wine and Beer, Brewer Tap Room Liquor License Renewals V.D. Approve Temporary Intoxicating On -Sale Liquor License V.E. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-21: Approving Memorandum of Understanding Between Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the City of Edina V.F. Adopt Resolution No. 20I 9-22: Support for GreenCorps Host Site Application V.G. Adopt Ordinance No. 2019-04: Amending Chapter 2 of City Code, Regarding Membership V.H. Adopt Ordinance No. 2019-05: Amending City Code Section 20-126 Regarding Storage of Refuse Containers V.I. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Chowen Park A and B and Todd Park E Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction, Bituminous Roadways, Inc., $4,303,568.31 V.J. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Braemar Arena Recommission Energy Conservation Opportunities, St. Cloud, $20,71 I V.K. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Zoll Cardiac Monitor Defibrillator, Zoll Medical Corporation, $32,891.72 The Council confirmed that Title 9 referenced in Item V.E. Memorandum of Understanding between the Task Force with the Police Department was completely unrelated. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VI. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS None. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD — Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file. VII.A. GREATER SOUTHDALE DISTRICT DESIGN EXPERIENCE GUILDELINES - APPROVED Community Development Director Teague said that for nearly four years, a work group made up of Edina residents and business leaders contemplated the future evolution of the Greater Southdale District and developed the Greater Southdale District Plan and Design Experience Guidelines. The Guidelines set baseline guidance for developers, designers, City staff, Planning Commissioners, and City Council when projects were proposed in the District. He said the Guidelines were not a substitute for City of Edina zoning codes and ordinances but provided substantial background for developers and design teams. Mic Johnson, Architectural Field Office, Golden Valley, shared a brief overview of the work effort on the Guidelines. He outlined high-level strategies for the public realm and baseline guidance and reviewed the goal and policy redevelopment framework that included economic vitality and competiveness, urban design, land use, transportation, parks and public life, district services, sustainability, and water resources. He explained implementation plans and shared examples of street rooms with walkways, activities on the street level, and the 200x200 foot grid concept that included no long buildings, denser network of pedestrian opportunities, and other ways that made the District more inviting. Mr. Johnson reviewed potential development sites and stated connections were important with new north -south promenades and managed stormwater elements as an amenity. He highlighted the concept of increased sidewalks, pathways and smaller parks/gardens that addressed mobility and provided places to link experiences together. Mr. Johnson recapped the goal of 75% transparent building walls, no backsides to buildings or facade longer than 200 feet, use of natural materials, programmable public realm spaces, concealed rooftop mechanical systems, and decreased building footprint to decrease building shadow. Mr. Johnson reviewed the nine streetroom typologies and transition zones between neighborhoods. Page 2 Minutes/Edina City Council/March 5. 2019 The Council thanked everyone for their work in this process over the past four years then asked questions about types of natural materials, if density could still be accomplished, and how the Guitar Center site would have changed if these guidelines had been in place. Mr. Johnson explained how larger components would be back away from the public realm and how density would be placed where needed and scaled. He said the Guitar Center site would have met some of the guidelines but the tower would have been pushed more west to open the valley of the promenade and included trees in the lower scale. The Council asked for more definition on how to cross France or York Avenues for safety and experience. Mr. Johnson described important elements needed to restructure intersections such as wider widths, different materials, more lighting and intersections, the elimination of turn lanes, and that further study would be needed to bring France, York, and 66th Avenues into the District. The Council noted three intersections had already been upgraded with wider crosswalks, better lighting, curb cuts, and plantings and asked which intersections should be next such as Hazelden and 69th and Parklawn for example. The Council liked the special sensitivity to the Cornelia neighborhood overlay zone as it would experience the most change then asked questions on differences between design experience guidelines and form -based design. Mr. Johnson explained the guidelines allowed for more discussion to connect streets and minimize impacts. He noted because there would never be 200x200, even blocks design would vary in size that influenced building shape and the east -west promenade which could destroy a streetroom experience if put in the wrong place. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:56 p.m. Public Testimony Bob Gubrud, 4421 Ellsworth Drive, addressed the Council. Arnie Bigbee, 7621 Edinborough Way, addressed the Council. John Carlson, 4433 Ellsworth Drive, addressed the Council. Hope Melton, 4825 Valley View Road, addressed the Council. Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland Motion carried. The Council asked questions raised during public testimony regarding shared streets of motorized and non -motorized traffic and referred to Strong Towns concept. Mr. Johnson explained parking would be underground with access off the primary east -west street and not off the woonerf, so the only traffic would be drop off, pick up, and delivery traffic and would be minimal. The Council inquired about financing and limiting activity on the promenade. Mr. Johnson responded that density would help increase tax base on all properties and allow for more things in the public realm. He commented on how property values would increase, and management of affordability became the balance sheet. He spoke about how the promenade would serve pedestrians and the street would include bollards and water features to remove the tendency for cut through and manage traffic to the neighborhoods. Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, to approve the Design Experience Guidelines for the Greater Southdale District as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VIII. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS Page 3 Minutes/Edina City Council/March 5. 2019 VIII.A. REVISED POLICY ON NEW MULTIFAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING - APPROVED Affordable Housing Development Manager Hawkinson shared the revised Policy on New Multifamily Affordable Housing that was based on comments, questions, and feedback expressed during the last few months by the HRA, developers, and residents. She outlined the proposed changes that would be applied when a PUD and/or City/HRA funding was requested including a requirement that a percentage of units, rather than square feet, be affordable, the unit mix should reflect the unit mix of the whole, and the affordability period increased to 20 years. She said the policy included language reflecting the recently approved Fair Housing Policy and was retitled to reflect its application for new housing only as the policy was never intended to be a comprehensive affordable housing plan but rather designed to address new projects and encourage inclusion of new units in developments. Ms. Hawkinson said the policy was not intended to fulfill the Metropolitan Council's goal of 1,220 affordable housing units and not preserve Affordable Housing Opportunities properties. Manager Neal referred to Member Brindle's suggested amendments received earlier today and Ms. Hawkinson answered questions regarding alternative public purpose such as the severely disabled population for example that provided flexibility. The Council asked questions regarding the extension from 15 to 20 years as it could be problematic and result in commitment of TIF for every future project and whether the 30 years of affordability encouraged ownership tendencies. Ms. Hawkinson said TIF would only be included if financing was involved and low-income tax credits were difficult to get in market rate projects. She commented on how condominium projects had slowed but could gain momentum again based on the decreased supply. The Council discussed how unit types were changing, spoke about reasons for the policy, number of unit percentages, mechanics, and if further modifications were needed it could be done in the future. The Council agreed this policy was an improvement and part of a broader strategy and thanked all involved for their work. The Council shared concern regarding the 20-year revision but said it would become apparent when more buy -in proposals were presented. The Council clarified it would like the process to include recommendation from the HRA then approval from the Council. Mr. Neal referred to the potential risk of not adopting this policy as proposals were likely coming forward so this policy should be in place before received. He referred to Member Brindle's technical amendments and said they would be incorporated. Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, to approve Revised Policy on New Multifamily Affordable Housing. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VIII.B. ORDINANCE NO. 2019-07; CREATING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND — GRANTED FIRST READING Ms. Hawkinson stated this ordinance formally created the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. She explained how buy -in funds that come into the City from developers were placed into a restricted account with the intent that the proceeds were used to further affordable housing opportunities. The ordinance would formalize this practice and complied with Minnesota State Statute 462C.16. She stated formalizing the Trust Fund would make the City eligible for state financing allocated for affordable housing. The Council asked questions on how the fund would funding sources be outlined in the ordinance. City operate any differently than it currently does but Member Staunton made a motion to grant establishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Hovland Nays: Staunton Motion carried. operate differently and suggested that all identified Attorney Knutson confirmed the fund would not would officially be established and meet Statute. First Reading to Ordinance No. 2019-07, Member Brindle seconded the motion. Page 4