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Home My WebLink About2019-04-16 City Council Regular MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL APRIL 16, 2019 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. 11. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Anderson, Brindle, Staunton, and Mayor Hovland. Absent: Member Fischer. III. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED AS AMENDED Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, approving the meeting agenda as amended, removing Items V.M. and V.O. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. IV. COMMUNITY COMMENT Frank Lorenz, 7151 York Avenue South, commented about recent fire engine purchases and his concerns about useful life versus early replacement than previously done and suggested publication of the City's justification for its actions. IV.A. CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS Assistant Manager Schaefer responded to past Community Comments. V. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED AS AMENDED Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, approving the consent agenda as revised to remove Items V.M., Ordinance No. 2019-09; Repealing and Replacing Sections 24-51 and 24-53 of the Edina City Code Concerning Small Cell Wireless Facility Aesthetic Standards, and V.O., Request for Purchase: Arden Park Playground Replacement: V.A. Approve minutes of the April 2, 2019, Work Session and Regular Meetings and April 6, 2019, Town Hall meeting V.B. Receive payment of the following claims as shown as per pre-list dated April 4, 2019, and consisting of 26 pages: General Fund $121,274.96, Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety $6,121.00, Conservation & Sustainability $562.50, PIR Debt Service Fund $1,250.00, Equipment Replacement Fund $4,193.35, Art Center Fund $1,351.40, Golf Dome Fund $6,273.42, Aquatic Center Fund $326.14, Golf Course Fund $46,929.56, Ice Arena Fund $4,206.95, Sports Dome Fund $10,652.26, Edinborough Park Fund $9,951.86, Centennial Lakes Park Fund $124.65, Liquor Fund $180,985.51, Utility Fund $49,991.34, Storm Sewer Fund $16,272.87, PSTF Agency Fund $3,434.98, MN Task Force I Fund $21,000.00, HRA Administration $21,603.50, Southdale 2 District $6,250.00, 50th and France 2 TIF District $6,422.78: Total $519,719.03; and per electronic payment register dated April 4, 2019, and consisting of 5 pages: General Fund $45,819.71, Working Capital Fund $1,224.00, Golf Course Fund $689.10, Ice Arena Fund $2,480.57, Edinborough Park Fund $6,692.39, Liquor Fund $8,882.27, Utility Fund $824.62, Storm Sewer Fund $4,226.00, PSTF Agency Fund $163.70: Total $71.002.36; and per pre-list dated April 11, 2019, and consisting of 33 pages: General Fund $239,499.40, Police Special Revenue $646.73, Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety $3,266.65, Conservation & Sustainability $3,412.50, Working Capital Fund $76,500.02, Equipment Replacement Fund $29,429.00, Art Center Fund $8,791.21, Golf Dome Page 1 Minutes/Edina City Council/April 16, 2019 Fund $2,451.65, Aquatic Center Fund $842.14, Golf Course Fund $29,341.35, Ice Arena Fund $27,465.44, Sports Dome Fund $409.61, Edinborough Park Fund $11,819.51, Centennial lakes Park Fund $2,631.00, Liquor Fund $197,418.84, Utility Fund $493,448.14, Storm Sewer Fund $28,347.17, PSTF Agency Fund $2,017.58, MN Task Force I Fund $47,993.16, HRA Administration $170.00, Valley View/Wooddale TIF District $10,342.40: Total $1,216,243.60: and per electronic payment register dated April 11, 2019, and consisting of 6 pages: General Fund $45,778.57, PIR Construction Fund $8,370.00, Art Center Fund $40.50, Aquatic Center Fund $24.07, Golf Course Fund $641.73, Ice Arena Fund $4,411.69, Sports Dome Fund $179.42, Edinborough Park Fund $3,075.17, Centennial Lakes Park Fund $555.84, Liquor Fund $11,174.02, Utility Fund $8,093.10: Total $82,344.11: and per credit card transactions dated January 26-February 25, 2019, and consisting of 26 pages: General Fund $32,535.63, Police Special Revenue $657.18, Arts and Culture Fund $276.38, Working Capital Fund $594.65, Equipment Replacement Fund $124.86, Art Center Fund $228.03, Golf Dome Fund $175.36, Golf Course Fund $6,334.40, Ice Arena Fund $983.38, Edinborough Park Fund $1,509.40, Centennial Lakes Park Fund $1,973.16, Liquor Fund $3,331.88, PSTF Agency Fund $520.83, Mn Task Force I Fund $4,772.22 Total $54,017.36 V.C. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-30 Providing for the Sale of $12,740,000 General Obligation Bonds Series 20I9A V.D. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Two 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utilities, Ford of Hibbing, $36,224.34 V.E. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, 2019 Street Reconstruction Turf Restoration, Friedges Contracting, Inc. $226,807.50 V.F. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Braemar Golf Course Wetland Monitoring Services, Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. $39,112 V.G. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Stormwater Best Management Practices Inspection and Maintenance Program Services, Barr Engineering Company $37,000 V.H. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Yorktown Park Sanitary Sewer Design and Bid Services, SEH, Inc. $70,638.00 V.I. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, 77th Street CIPP Sanitary Sewer Emergency Repair, Insituform $31,120.00 V.J. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Phase 5 Sanitary Sewer Capacity Expansion at Millennium Site, Rachel Contracting $110,795.00 V.K. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Traffic Signal Equipment and ADA Improvements at Wooddale Avenue and Valley View Road, Millerbernd Manufacturing Company $39,892.00 V.L. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, 2019 Commodities, Commercial Asphalt, Cemstone, Hawkins, ESS, and All Around Concrete as outlined in Quote Form V.N. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Centennial Lakes Pathway Replacement, T.A.G. Construction Inc. $98,120 a V.P. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-29: Authorizing Hennepin County Brownfields Gap Financing Program Grant Application for Amundson Flats V.Q. Approve New On-Sale Wine and 3.2 On-Sale Beer Liquor License for Shake Shack V.R. Approve Transportation Commission Appointment, Jill Plumb-Smith V.S. Approve Amendment to Donations, Sponsorship and Advertising Policy Rollcall: Page 2 Minutes/Edina City Council/April 16. 2019 Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA V.M. ORDINANCE NO. 2019-09; REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTIONS 24-51 AND 24-53 OF THE EDINA CITY CODE CONCERNING SMALL CELL WIRELESS FACILITY AESTHETIC STANDARDS — ADOPTED The Council said this ordinance related to small cell wireless infrastructure in the City, metropolitan area, and throughout the country that would provide the necessary groundwork for 5G cell technology. It was noted this proposed legislation for the FCC's regulations limited city's ability to bill back contractors. The Council indicated the ordinance was clearer, helped outline what contractors could do, and encouraged the public to contact their legislators regarding the proposed legislation. Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to grant Second Reading adopting Ordinance 2019-09 Repealing and Replacing Sections 24-51 and 24-53 of the Edina City Code Concerning Small Wireless Facility Aesthetic Standards. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. V.O. REQUEST FOR PURCHASE: ARDEN PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT — APPROVED The Council asked questions regarding the cost difference for a fully accessible park in this location similar to Rosland Park so there were fully accessible parks on both the south and north sides of the City. Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Faus said a fully accessible park would result in an additional $135,000 then spoke about the need for additional parking for such a park. She said possible locations included Wooddale Park, Highlands Park, and Pamela Park as they had sufficient parking and were in need of equipment replacement and would be included in the proposed CIP for next year's consideration. The Council indicated it liked Wooddale Park as an option more so than Highland Park and suggested Webber Park be considered in the future as well. Member Hovland made a motion, seconded by Member Anderson, approving request for purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Landscape Structures $117,305.20, Arden Park playground equipment replacement. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VI. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS VI.A. NATIONAL KIDS TO PARKS DAY — PROCLAIMED Mayor Hovland read in full a proclamation for National Kids to Parks Day on May 18, 2019, and encouraged residents to use local parks and recreation sites to develop more active, healthy lifestyles. Johnny and Kelly Sprague shared comments about their favorite parks and accepted the Proclamation. Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, approving proclamation recognizing National Kids to Parks Day. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VI.B. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES: COUNCILMEMBER STAUNTON FOR SERVICE TO THE LEAGUE BOARD — RECOGNIZED Luke Fisher, Deputy Director of League of Minnesota Cities shared the work of the League that represented 833 cities under the direction of the Board that helped cities partner and provided clear leadership. He thanked Member Staunton for his work and contributions over the past three years that helped steer the Board. Page 3 Minutes/Edina City Council/April 16, 2019 D. Love, Centerville Councilmember and League of Minnesota Cities Board Member, thanked Member Staunton for his work and opinions that were well respected, thoughtful, and helped guide initiatives like race and equity. He commented how Minnesota was considered one of the top Leagues in the country and Member Staunton's stance on the importance of civic engagement and meeting people where they were. A round of applause was offered by the audience. VI.C. ARBOR DAY 2019 — PROCLAIMED Mayor Hovland read in full a proclamation for Arbor Day 2019. City Forester Overholt accepted the Proclamation and invited residents to the April 26 Arbor Day event at Countryside Park that would be celebrated with the planting of nine new trees to replace existing Ash trees. He then spoke about strategies that addressed Emerald Ash borer, the remaindering work at Arden Park, and tree replacement strategies along with buckthorn removal. The Council asked questions about dead tree removal in an area of water along Braemar Boulevard. Mr. Overholt explained staff cut hazardous trees from this area that would be removed. Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Anderson, approving proclamation recognizing Arbor Day 2019. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VI.D. BUILDING SAFETY MONTH 2019 — PROCLAIMED Mayor Hovland read in full a proclamation for Building Safety Month. Chief Building Official Fischer accepted the Proclamation and thanked the Council for its support of staff by providing tools such as permit software and electronic plan review that made staff more efficient. The Council thanked staff for their continued education and implementation of green building practices and current building codes. Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, approving proclamation recognizing Building Safety Month 2019. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VII. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH FRANCE EQUITIES, LLC, FOR 7200-7250 FRANCE AVENUE — APPROVED Economic Development Manager Neuendorf shared a brief introduction of the redevelopment of property at 7200-7250 France Avenue and said the full Redevelopment Agreement had been prepared based on the terms and conditions approved by the HRA and City Council in February 2019 with assistance by Dorsey and Whitney and Ehlers and Associates. He said there were no changes since last week then outlined criteria of the developer and their future obligations to the City only upon successful completion of project. The Council inquired about the construction firm then shared comments about the $12 million TIF note that contained in total $28.4 million with $10.7 million in interest that would be paid by the City and concerns of the continuation of affordability beyond the outlined 15 years. The Council spoke about not needing to commit at this time as the funds could be used for other affordable housing options and identify a device to offset the interest costs. The Council also spoke about private market struggles but how this was an opportunity to help offset the City's interest expense, noting the City should not pay interest on money we have not borrowed. The Council shared comments about the financial gap and how the project clearly satisfied the but/for test as it would not move forward without the TIF assistance and therefore would not create new affordable housing or provide eligible items that were reimbursable. The Council spoke about other benefits such as Page 4 Minutes/Edina City Council/April 16, 2019 a new vision for Southdale, separation of super blocks into 200-foot segments, 45% land area dedication to public use, trees preservation, and no risk to the City as it would be completed on a pay as you go basis. The Council noted this action would still keep the City below 4% of tax capacity of TIF amounts and provide hidden parking, transition, dedication of public realm, and a great project. The Council noted the property was blighted and the project would increase property values enough to make the project viable and could be paid off even faster than 20 years which would reduce interest costs. Mr. Neuendorf referred to the look back provision that ensured review of actual costs before issuance of the note so should the project cost less than estimated, the City could scale back its level of assistance. Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to approve the Redevelopment Agreement with France Equities, LLC, for 7200-7250 France Avenue and authorize staff to implement the terms of the agreement. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Hovland Nays: Anderson Motion carried. VII.B. ORDINANCE 2019-08: AMENDING CHAPTERS 10 AND 30 OF THE EDINA CITY CODE CONCERNING TREES — ADOPTED Parks and Natural Resources Assistant Director Swenson shared proposed amendments based on the need to address Emerald Ash borer concerns and how the changes would allow staff to perform the necessary duties as current language only referenced Dutch elm and oak wilt. He explained the amendment would add all tree and plant pests and noted ash trees were not defined as protected during construction and redevelopment. The Council thanked staff for the proposed changes and confirmed that tree inspector was an additional role and not a new position. Mr. Overholt said the action was needed in order to remove diseased trees and was broader to include any future identified pests. The Council asked if staff provided resident assistance regarding trees. Mr. Overholt said he provided resident inspections of elm, oaks, and ash trees to help preserve them as long as possible. Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to grant second reading adopting Ordinance No. 2019-08 amending Chapters 10 and 30 of the Edina City Code concerning trees. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VII.C. RESOLUTION 2019-31 - 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. 2019-31 accepting various grants and donations. Member Anderson seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VIII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS VIILA. CORRESPONDENCE - Received Mayor Hovland acknowledged the Council's receipt of various correspondence. VIII.B. MINUTES — Received I. COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION, DECEMBER 10, 2018 AND JANUARY 14, 2019 2. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, MARCH 12, 2019 Informational; no action required. IX. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE — Received Page 5 Minutes/Edina City Council/April 16, 2019 X. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS — Received XI. MANAGER'S COMMENTS — Received XI.A. COUNCIL CONNECTION AND VIRTUAL TOWN HALL XII. CITY COUNCIL UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS — Received el Minutes approved by Edina City Council, May 7, 2019.ilitolit)::lerk ames Hovland, Mayor Video Copy of the April I 6, 2019, meeting available. XIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovla at 8:27 p.m. Respectfully submitted, d •eclared the meeting adjourned Page 6