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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-01-08 City Council Regular MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL JANUARY 8, 2019 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, and Mayor Hovland. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE City Clerk Allison administered oaths of office to Council Members Ron Anderson and Kevin Staunton. III. MEETING AGENDA AS PRESENTED Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, approving the meeting agenda as presented. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. IV. COMMUNITY COMMENT Trisha Rubenstein, 4812 Maple Road, and Dan Smith, 4820 Townes Road, commented on recent City communication regarding the 50th and France Small Area Plan that led to confusion about the significant impact the project would have on residents and requested a timetable for completion be communicated at a public meeting and available for review. They shared their frustration regarding the lack of availability of a site plan as well and requested that it be made available. Alice Hulbert, 7221 Tara Road, thanked the City for conducting Walks with the Mayor as the walks encourage physical activity. She suggested scheduling a walk at the Dome, which is a wonderful resource. Roberta Castellano, 4854 France Avenue South, requested another meeting be scheduled for the 50th and France Small Area Plan that included corrected renderings of the proposed plan and referred to her recent data request for more information regarding the approval process. Frank Lorenz, 7151 York Avenue South, provided comments regarding the City's intent to replace fire engines on a I 0-year schedule rather than a 20-year schedule. IV.A. CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS Manager Neal responded to community comments from the previous Council meeting. Community Development Director Teague responded to community comments raised regarding the 50th and France Small Area Plan. V. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED AS REVISED Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, approving the consent agenda as revised to remove Items V.0 Adopt Resolution No. 2019-01: Designating Official Newspaper for 2019: V.A. Approve minutes of December 10 and December 18, 2018, Work Sessions and December 10 and December I 8, 2018, Regular Council meetings V.B. Receive payment of the following claims as shown as per pre-list dated December 20, 2018, and consisting of 41 pages: General Fund $366,516.37, Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety $20,761.91, PIR Debt Service Fund $3,958.58, Working Capital Fund $20,355.97, PIR Construction Fund $3,818.75, Equipment Replacement Fund Page 1 Minutes/Edina City Council/January 8, 2019 $8,252.55, Art Center Fund $1,198.92, Golf Dome Fund $258.66, Aquatic Center Fund $323.96, Golf Course Fund $30,037.81, Ice Arena Fund $37,651.26, Sports Dome Fund $13,145.88, Edinborough Park Fund $24,343.79, Centennial Lakes Park Fund $11,886.63, Liquor Fund $350,201.31, Utility Fund $128,693.07, Storm Sewer Fund $15,978.98, Recycling Fund $39,321.72, PSTF Agency Fund $363.63, Mn Task Force I Fund $72,799.64, Centennial TIF District $12.83: Total $1,149_,882.22; and per pre-list dated December 27, 2018, and consisting of 20 pages: General Fund $182,565.78, Police Special Revenue $979.06, Working Capital Fund $13,193.73, Art Center Fund $1,099.24, Golf Dome Fund $4,930.40, Aquatic Center Fund $71.55, Golf Course Fund $7,503.70, Ice Arena Fund $3,822.74, Edinborough Park Fund $4,235.67, Centennial Lakes Park Fund $693.53, Liquor Fund $133,853.26, Utility Fund $79,333.61, Storm Sewer Fund $3,443.35, PSTF Agency Fund $578.82, Centennial TIF District $22,841.97, Southdale 2 District $5,000.00: Total $464,146.41; and per pre-list dated January 3, 2019, and consisting of 26 pages: General Fund $185,919.68, Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety $736.62, Working Capital Fund $288,087.40, Equipment Replacement Fund $134,208.50, Art Center Fund $2,749.57, Golf Dome Fund $2,196.60, Aquatic Center Fund $392.12, Golf Course Fund $173,284.91, Ice Arena Fund $11,105.58, Sports Dome Fund $9,430.52, Edinborough Park Fund $19,951.68, Centennial Lakes Park Fund $3,542.73, Liquor Fund $277,117.93, Utility Fund $63,634.97, Storm Sewer Fund $2,508.17, Risk Mgmt ISF $30,236.91, PSTF Agency Fund $2,857.59, HRA Administration $9,472.50, Centennial TIF District $297,222.20, Payroll Fund $12,467.67: Total $1,527.123.85 n V.D. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-02: Signatory Resolution V.E. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-03: Designation of Director/Alternate Director of Suburban Rate Authority V.F. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-04: Designation of Director/Alternate Director of LOGIS V.G. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-05: Designating Official Depositories V.H. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-06: Appointment to Edina Fire Relief Association V.I. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-07: Approving Mayor's Appointment of the Commissioners of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority for the City of Edina V.J. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-08: Authorizing Facsimile Signatures V.K. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-09: Appointing Responsible Authority and Assigning Duties for Data Practices V.L. Set 2019 Date for Board of Appeal and Equalization V.M. Annual Appointment of Assistant Weed Inspector V.N. Set Date for the Annual Meeting of Boards and Commission V.O. Set 2019 Town Hall Meeting Dates V.P. 2019 Board and Commission Reappointments V.Q. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Sunnyslope Road Shoreline Stabilization, G.F. Jedlicki, Inc., $91,665.75 V.R. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, 50th Street Bridge Railings, S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc., $118,412.00 V.S. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, 58th Street Public Participation, WSB Engineering, $39,985.00 V.T. Approve Request for Purchase, rejecting bids for Minnehaha Trunk Sewer Rehab V.U. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Morningside Surface Water Model Update, Barr Engineering, $49,400.00 V.V. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, 2020 Western Star Single-Axle Truck with Plow, Boyer Truck and TBEI, $206,748.67 V.W. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, 2020 Western Star Tandem-Axle Truck with Plow, Boyer Truck and TBEI, $225,129.04 Page 2 Minutes/Edina City Council/January 8, 2019 V.X. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, 2020 Kenworth with Velocity Spray Patcher Unit, Rhim Kenworth and RCM Equipment, $216,609.00 V.Y. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, 2020 Western Star Truck with Plow and Trailer Hitch, Boyer Truck and TBEI, $241,837.41 Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA V.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-01 DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 2019 — ADOPTED The Council shared concerns about the lack of circulation of the Edina Sun Current newspaper since it was no longer a free publication, commented on the importance of reaching the majority of City residents, and requested, if adopted, a press release to communicate the publication and encourage residents to subscribe. Communications and Technology Services Director Bennerotte stated the Sun Current's circulation was 6,500 as of September 2018 and noted the Star Tribune had submitted a proposal but was not comparable for City residents. She shared how the Sun Current was rated as a good communication tool during the last City survey. Ms. Allison said the Star Tribune just started publishing public notices and suggested staff conduct a comparison between publications for consideration in 2020. The Council noted the publication subscription was free and the best way to communicate exclusive City news and encouraged staff to explore ways to increase subscriptions. Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, Resolution No. 2019-01: Designating Official Newspaper for 2019. Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland Motion carried. VI. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS — NONE VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD — Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file. VII.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-10 70TH AND CAHILL SMALL AREA PLAN — ADOPTED Community Development Director Teague stated on December 12, 2018, a motion to approve the 70th and Cahill Small Area Plan as written failed but a motion to approve the Plan with recommendations outlined in the staff memo was approved. He summarized the changes which included density requirements moved to the land use chapter of the Comprehensive Plan, density of 10-50 units per acre and explained projects would be considered up to 75 units per acre subject to rezoning with 20 percent of the units within a project be designated for affordable housing. Mr. Teague explained how goals and objectives of the Small Area Plan would help meet public realm improvements outlined in the Plan and building height increases were not given by right through the Height Overlay District but rather increased per the Plan subject to a Variance or Rezoning. He explained how the 70th and Cahill Small Area Plan stated that new development should aesthetically respect the existing and surrounding neighborhood character with new or updated design that complemented and sensitively transitioned from the 1960s- 1970s architecture to 2018 and beyond and reclaimed its sense of place and village appeal. Mr. Teague said the Plan indicated new development should include a variety of both rental and owned condos, townhomes, and apartments along with neighborhood-serving retail located in the most visible locations. Planning Commissioner Susan Lee, Co-Chair of the 70th and Cahill Small Area Plan Workgroup, said they recommended approval of the Plan as presented without further edits. She commented on the project timeline and benefits of Small Area Plans that included a public realm forum and achieved a road map for the City. She commented on the age of buildings in the Plan and noted redevelopment proposals would likely be in the future. She highlighted the Comprehensive Plan chapters considered during review that included vision, neighborhood profile, land use, transportation, economic vitality, parks, and heritage Page 3 Minutes/Edina City Council/January 8. 2019 preservation then recognized the Planning Team. Ms. Lee shared their vision that the community should further examine and consider development of small neighborhood-based business nodes to provide a range of local amenities and services and reviewed elements of the executive summary in detail that included examples of building materials, architectural elements and floor heights, open space and natural resource emphasis that included the Nine Mile Creek trail. Ms. Lee commented on levels of successful Small Area Plan implementation and outlined next steps. The Council thanked the Workgroup for their hard work and asked questions regarding land use, urban design, and current affordable housing and shared concerns about the northern boundary and the creation of incentives to redevelop that would eventually result in the loss of affordable housing units. The Council commented on goals and policies and inquired about the proposed graceful transitions. Ms. Lee described how taller buildings would be better placed on the interior portion of the area to retain sensitivity to border areas and keep heights lower at 70th and Cahill then added the City had an opportunity to start a good planning process as it would occur within the same timeframe. The Council asked whether the Plan reflected the intended zoning movement transitions adequately from neighborhood commercial to neighborhood node and asked questions regarding the Onyx. Ms. Lee explained the Plan included more specially-tailored requirements for transitions for 50 units per acre and shared examples of range and types of scale and massing the City could consider. The Council inquired about the type of heights for the 75 units and drive-time traffic impacts outlined in the study. Ms. Lee said the type of height was difficult but noted density was controversial and should be addressed in heights that neighborhoods could identify with, adding an option for greater affordable housing was already allowed in the Policy and the 75-unit recommendation could change again so the Workgroup thought it was better to not have a maximum number identified. She commented on the relevance of height recommendation and noted they had much input on this topic so the Workgroup was confident in this recommendation to obtain the height requested without having to negotiate with developers and added height was just as important as the public realm elements. Ms. Lee noted any proposal would require a new traffic study that would supersede the Small Area Plan and the 70th and Cahill intersection would likely have a roundabout or other traffic calming addition in the future. The Council spoke about the challenge between the need for height and density and what types of project make financial sense, then commented on how every site was different with some being more expensive to develop than others. The Council acknowledged the Plan included many variables, was a visionary statement and good starting point, and referred to the need to identify leverage within form-based Code. The Council referred to how the land use chapter should be stronger to provide the leverage needed and to see more understanding of the balance between open space, height, and density. Ms. Lee responded that the balance was prescriptive, based on the current City Code, and they hoped to define what was desired through a form-based Code that could be regulated accordingly. The Council referred to the transect of Cahill Road, the goal to level the height of buildings and not exceed the heights of 70th and Cahill, and how there could not be commercial north of 70th Street. City Attorney Mattick commented that he was unaware of any other cities he represented that had form-based Codes and referred to perceived problems with implementation and the alternative of Planned Unit Developments, which were typically a better option. Mr. Teague clarified the Plan did not require adoption of a form-based Code. Ms. Lee agreed and stated the Workgroup was referring to land use and that zoning was separate and would not change. The Council confirmed the Commission was recommending Plan adoption with the two proposed edits but the Workgroup was recommending adoption without edits. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:45 p.m. Public Testimony Page 4 Minutes/Edina City Council/January 8, 2019 Carl Schneider, 5523 W. 70th Street, addressed the Council. Paul Johnson, 5501 W. 70th Street, addressed the Council. Patrick Bennett, 5708 Kemrich Drive, addressed the Council. Jan Thorkelson, 5527 W. 70th Street, addressed the Council. Hope Melton, 4825 Valley View Road, addressed the Council. Carol Bromer, 6521 Creek Drive, addressed the Council. Xiaoyue Huang, 7408 Coventry Way, addressed the Council. Philip Peterson, 5519 W. 70th Street, addressed the Council. Stephen Wright, 5422 Creek View Lane, addressed the Council. Frank Lorenz, 7151 York Ave South, addressed the Council. Phil Miller, 7219 Lanham Lane, addressed the Council. Ryan Breisach, 7216 Fleetwood Drive, addressed the Council. Alice Hulbert, 7221 Tara Road, addressed the Council. Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. The Council responded to questions raised during the public testimony that included origin of the proposed edits, number of new students as a result of the Plan, and the need for further review by the Workgroup. Ms. Lee said if the Council deemed it necessary, the Workgroup could comment about perception of allowing maximum density throughout and noted there would be a commercial node and not 100% residential. She further commented on the proposed edits that would address greater height and density outside the range of 10 and 50 units, noting if important enough, it could be included in the Comprehensive Plan but not in the Small Area Plan. The Council thanked residents for their participation in the process and agreement on a direction but noted this was a vision and not a final plan. The Council commented on perception of affordable housing and how this was not an implementation plan but a direction for the City and the need for further discussion that was resident-led and not consultant-led. The Council referred to the need to plan for a connected and sustainable community and was supportive of the Plan as presented knowing while there would be change, the important elements were included such as better access, bringing housing into the node for business success, enhanced regional trail connections, and connection to industrial park employees. The Council agreed on the importance of retaining affordable housing in other areas as well and suggested an exception to pull the line back to the south side of 70th as the Council was concerned about the northside boundary. The Council commented on its hope for continuity and not pricing anyone out of a neighborhood. Member Staunton introduced and move adoption of Resolution No. 2019-10 approving the 70th and Cahill Small Area Plan for the 2019 Comprehensive Plan Update as presented excluding proposed edits in Section 2. Member Anderson seconded the motion. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. Page 5 Minutes/Edina City Council/January 8. 2019 VIII. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS VIII.A. APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYOR — APPOINTED Manager Neal stated According to State law, the Council must appoint an Acting Mayor at the first meeting of each year in order to fulfill the duties of the Mayor in his absence. Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, to appoint Member Brindle as Acting Mayor for 2019. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VIII.B. RESOLUTION 2019-11 ADOPTED — ACCEPTING VARIOUS GRANTS AND DONATIONS 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. 2019-11 accepting various grants and donations. Member Fischer seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. IX. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS IX.A. PETITION REQUESTING TO KEEP PERPETUAL EASEMENT ALONG 4900 BLOCK OF MAPLE ROAD — RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, to receive petition requesting a perpetual easement along 4900 block of Maple Road and refer to Community Development staff for consideration. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. IX.B. CORRESPONDENCE — Received Mayor Hovland acknowledged the Council's receipt of various correspondence. IX.C. MINUTES — Received I. HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION, NOVEMBER 27, 2018 Informational; no action required. X. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE — Received XI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS — Received XII. MANAGER'S COMMENTS — Received XIII. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS, EVENTS AND DATES AS OF JANUARY 8, 2019 — Received XIV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovlan at 1 0:37 p.m. the meeting adjourned Respectfully submitted, Minutes approved by Edina City Council, January 23, 2019. Video Copy of the January 8, 2019, meeting available. Page 6 ity Clerk ames B. Hovland, Mayor