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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-07 City Council Regular MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL MAY 7, 2019 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 11. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, and Mayor Hovland. Absent: None. 111. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED AS AMENDED Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, to postpone Item V.G. Request for Purchase: Vegetated Stormwater Best Management Practices Program Services. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, approving the meeting agenda as amended. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. IV. COMMUNITY COMMENT Annie Mackinnon, 4412 West 58th Street, distributed letters to the Council regarding their upcoming street reconstruction project. She spoke about the need to focus on safety and the community park and raised concerns about speed and volume each day. She also spoke about a steep hill that decreased visibility and their intent to share the road with others while ensuring it was safe. She found the initial design did not adequately address the neighborhood concerns and outlined 13 items that should be considered as part of the reconstruction. Sue Nissen, 4408 West 58th Street, spoke about the need to wait before moving to final design as there were more issues to review and consider as part of this project. Courtney Whited, 5829 Chowen Avenue South, shared concerns about the 58th and Chowen project, how the street had become an informal cut-through for traffic from Xerxes and France Avenue, how people drive too fast in this area now, and how road construction would increase that activity. She felt the pedestrian path was too narrow, eroding away, leaving unsafe routes, and recommended an enhanced crosswalk at 58th Street as well. Bill Sierks, 5713 Brook Drive, said he was the former Chair of the Energy and Environment Commission and shared comments about energy benchmarking and the historical relationship with benchmarking that could provide useful information. He said it was important to understand how energy costs related to buildings and that data would help make more cost-effective decisions. Frank Lorenz, 7151 York Avenue South, commented about the City's inaccurate computations for affordable housing and median household income rates and how the City's income data was much lower than actual. IV.A. CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS Page 1 Minutes/Edina City Council/May 7, 2019 Manager Neal responded to past Community Comments. V. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED AS REVISED Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, approving the consent agenda as revised to postpone Item V.G. to May 21, 2019: V.A. Approve minutes of the April 16, 2019, Work Session and Regular Meetings V.B. Approve payment claims for April 18-May 2, 2019, totaling $2,124,467.69 and credit card transactions for April 18, 2019, totaling $272,178.72. V.C. Approve Encroachment Agreement at 6650 Parkwood Road V.D. Approve Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement with Orion 4500 France, LLC V.E. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Non-Invasive Water Main Pipe Condition Assessment Services, Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc., $135,000.00 V.F. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Valley View Road Sidewalk Phase 2, Blackstone Contractors, LLC, $217,116.75 Sc V.H. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Lincoln Drive Trail Improvements, Bituminous Roadways, Inc., $308,199.75 V.I. Approve Summary Publication of Ordinance Nos. 2019-08 and 2019-09 Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. The Council responded to Open Forum comments regarding the street reconstruction project and the community engagement conducted regarding speed and volume on 58th Street. Engineering Director Millner said community comments were received and incorporated in the first draft of design, staff would continue to take feedback throughout all levels of design, and asked for patience while staff reviewed the hundreds of comments received. He said continued engagement for east and west of France Avenue would continue and staff now had a better understanding of the facility, driveway, and trees, and another opportunity to respond would be given on June 4 prior to final design and assessment. VI. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS VI.A. NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 2019 — PROCLAIMED Mayor Hovland read in full a proclamation for National Police Week 2019 that honored law enforcement officers, thanked them for their dedication to serving the public, then thanked the Edina Police Department officers for their hard work and dedication to the City. Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, approving the proclamation for National Police Week 2019. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. Sgt. Venne accepted the Proclamation and shared that to date, 39 line of duty deaths had occurred in the country with one in Minnesota and it was essential to remember these fallen officers. He said police work was unique and challenging and Edina's officers would continue to respond with compassion, integrity and care, noting Edina was the best community to serve. A round of applause was offered by the audience. VI.B. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK — PROCLAIMED Mayor Hovland read in full a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week 2019 that recognized Emergency Medical Services Week for the great work police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and 911 dispatchers did each day to ensure our community received the best emergency medical response and care possible. Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, approving the proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week 2019. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. Page 2 Minutes/Edina City Council/May 7, 2019 Chief Schmitz introduced Assistant Fire Chief Quinn who accepted the Proclamation and shared how the department handled just under 6,000 calls for service in 2018 and had been on record pace for the past several years. He said most runs were EMS-related and thanked the Council for their support through additional staff. Assistant Chief Quinn thanked the Council for the Proclamation and said the City strived for a team-based approach by having its own emergency medical dispatchers. He indicated they would continue to do their best for the community. A round of applause was offered by the audience. VI.C. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAIL REGIONAL TRAIL DRAFT MASTER PLAN — APPROVED Andrew Scipioni introduced Danny McCullough from Three Rivers Park District (TRPD) who presented the draft master plan for the Canadian Pacific Rail Regional Trail. He shared the 2I-mile trail corridor was divided into six segments and that master plan amendments for each segment over time were done as opportunities arose. The focus was on Segment A engagement, which was 7 miles long with 5.7 miles in Bloomington and 1.3 miles of new trail in Edina at a cost of $2,735,000 as TRPD responsibility. He explained the extensive public engagement process and analysis with three routes and Option C being recommended based on cost, public input, and future local improvements. Mr. Scipioni said they were completing the community comment period and would be seeking resolutions of support from area cities including Edina at their next regular meeting. He reviewed the Segment B master plan kick off would occur late summer 2020 with Segment A scheduled for Metropolitan Council review through July, final Board approval in August, and construction 2023-2024. The Council asked about alignments in the Cahill area and confirmed this was the preferred alignment. Mr. McCullough said they heard many comments about the importance of bike lanes on Cahill Road and how employees of the business park wanted to walk on lunch breaks. The Council agreed this was an exciting project then inquired about Crystal, Minnesota River, and rail line interactions and asked for detail on the public notice process for input. The Council suggested the Park Board review this draft master plan as well. Mr. McCullough said this was the general alignment but they were still exploring options and no work Would be done on the precise location of Segment B until late 2020. He said once the master plan was approved, they could apply for federal transportation dollars and were encouraged based on employment centers, population, and connections. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD — Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file. VII.A. NEW ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY SALE LIQUOR LICENSES FOR O'REILLY CUSTOM 4, LLC, DBA RED RIVER KITCHEN — APPROVED Mr. Neal said that O'Reilly Custom 4, LLC, DBA Red River Kitchen, 6364 John Harris Drive, applied for new On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Sale Liquor Licenses. He explained that last June, liquor licenses were issued to O'Reilly Custom 4, LLC, DBA Red River Kitchen but had since sold to Lancer Food Holdings, LLC, and Lancer had retained the name. He said Red River Kitchen would continue to operate in the Braemar Golf Course Club House at 6364 John Harris Drive, Suite 100. Staff had reviewed the application and found it complied with code requirements including the health department so staff recommended approval of the liquor licenses. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared. Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. Page 3 Minutes/Edina City Council/May 7, 2019 Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, to approve new On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Sale Liquor Licenses for O'Reilly Custom 4, LLC DBA Red River Kitchen, 6364 John Harris Drive #100, Edina. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VII.B. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-32 WHITE OAKS C STREET RECONSTRUCTION REASSESSMENT — ADOPTED Mr. Millner stated the City completed a neighborhood roadway reconstruction project in the White Oaks Neighborhood in 2016 and approved the project and preliminary assessments December 8, 2015 and the final assessments October 3, 2017. The preliminary assessment was $26,700 per residential equivalent unit (REU). The final assessment was $24,858.85 per REU, levied against 18 properties. Six of the 18 property owners appealed the assessment in writing before the close of the final assessment hearing. After the Council approved the assessments, those property owners appealed to District Court. During court proceedings in 2018, their appraiser testified that there was not a market value benefit to the properties as result of the street reconstruction. The City's third-party appraiser testified using three different methods that the benefit was $21,000 per REU following the street reconstruction. The Findings of Fact, Conclusion of Law and Remand for Reassessment supported the City Appraiser's market benefit analysis of $21,000 and ordered the special assessments at issue to be set aside and remanded to the Edina City Council for reassessment. Mr. Millner said the City would follow Minnesota State Statute 429 and reassess the six properties to an amount of $21,000. He explained any payments previously made by the property owners would be refunded to them and no change in assessment would be considered for the 12 remaining properties as it could set a precedent. He said the City was confident in its Special Assessment Policy but recognized the growing expense of repairing Edina's aging infrastructure and would continue to evaluate alternatives. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:56 p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared. Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. Member Brindle introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2019-32 White Oaks C Street Reconstruction Reassessment. Member Fischer seconded the motion. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VII.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-33 PUBLIC DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT VACATION AT 4901 W. 77TH STREET — ADOPTED Mr. Millner stated this action would approve Resolution 2019-33 to vacate drainage and utility easements contingent on the applicant providing new drainage and utility easements. He explained that during the installation of the public pipes required for the development project, the contractor had to adjust the alignment of the pipes due to field conditions. This required an accompanying adjustment to the drainage and utility easements to align with the actual field locations. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared. Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, to close the public hearing. Page 4 Minutes/Edina City Council/May 7, 2019 Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. Member Staunton introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2019-33 to vacate drainage and utility easements contingent on applicant providing new drainage and utility easements. Member Brindle seconded the motion. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VII.D. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-34 PUBLIC DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT VACATION AT 5901 LINCOLN DRIVE — ADOPTED Mr. Millner said that staff recommended adoption of Resolution No. 2019-34 to vacate drainage and utility easements at 5901 Lincoln Drive contingent on applicant providing new drainage and utility easements. He explained that during installation of the watermain required for the development project, the contractor had to adjust the alignment of the pipe due to field conditions. This required an accompanying adjustment to the drainage and utility easements to align with the actual pipe location. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:59 p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared. Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. Member Staunton introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2019-34 to vacate drainage and utility easements at 5901 and 5955 Lincoln Drive contingent on applicant providing new drainage and utility easements. Member Brindle seconded the motion. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VII.E. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-35 SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR 7725 WASHINGTON AVENUE, SELF STORAGE FACILITY— ADOPTED Community Development Director Teague stated the Council was asked to approve a site plan proposal to remodel and expand the existing building at 7725 Washington Avenue. He said the existing building was 57,632 square feet in size and the proposed expansion areas were 57,058 square feet for a total of 113,690 square feet. Users of the facility would drive into the addition on the north side of building and load/unload into the storage unit from inside building and after unloading they would proceed forward through the building, turn around and exit. He spoke about customer access and office hours and that mini-storage was a permitted use. Mr. Teague said the proposed project was code compliant and the applicant was willing to construct the sidewalk now for future connection. The Council asked why the new use would result in less traffic than the current use. Mr. Teague replied the existing use was light office and that self storage would be much less. Greg Hayes, Ebert Construction, described the proposed project and how it would provide for a nice reuse of the site. He said they had worked with the 9-Mile Creek process to integrate more greenspace and infiltration as required and felt the project would provide a high-quality building, reduced traffic, and construct the first link of the area's sidewalk system. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:06 p.m. Public Testimony Page 5 Minutes/Edina City Council/May 7. 2019 No one appeared. Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. Member Brindle introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2019-35 approving the site plan at 7725 Washington Avenue for a self-storage facility. Member Anderson seconded the motion. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VII.F. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-36 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR RESTORATION HARDWARE— ADOPTED Assistant City Planner Bodeker said Restoration Hardware (RH) was proposing rooftop dining at the building under construction at 6801 France Avenue. A site plan for Restoration Hardware was approved by the Planning Commission and City Council in 2017. The project was reviewed administratively after approval by the Planning Commission and City Council, due to the project changing from 3-4 stories down to 3 stories in height. The top floor of the 3-story RH under construction included kitchen space, a pantry/wine bar, cafe, and outdoor terrace space with outdoor dining was requested which required a Conditional Use Permit. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:10 p.m. Public Testimony Nora Davis, 6921 Southdale 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 spoke about concerns raised during public testimony with regard to proximity of homes and food smells. Mr. Millner said staff spoke with the health department regarding these complaints and no record of actions had been taken at Salut restaurant to date. Current code addressed impacts by adjacent uses and not those that were nearby. Mr. Neal said while addressing food smells would be difficult, staff felt they could work to compel the restaurant community to help address these concerns rather than through an ordinance. He noted approval of this rooftop dining would not cause more food smells as the odors were coming from the kitchen but provided a compelling reason to work to address the concerns through available technology such as better venting. Member Fischer introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2019-36 approving a conditional use permit for Restoration Hardware at 6801 France Avenue South. Member Brindle seconded the motion. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VII.G. 2018 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE — APPROVED Planning Commission Chair Olson and Planning Commissioner Thorsen said they were pleased to present the 2018 draft Comprehensive Plan and thanked the Council for the process. The Planning Commission recommended that Council authorize staff to release the Plan to adjacent municipalities and affected agencies for their six-month review. They explained the process began in 2015 with Vision Edina and then 2017 with the Big Ideas Workshop, Small Area and District Planning meetings that resulted in the Plan Page 6 Minutes/Edina City Council/May 7. 2019 update today. They described how the Plan was designed as a framework for guiding future development, redevelopment, and community enhancement and focused on community livability, connectivity, walkability, density of development, traffic flow, height, respect of adjacent neighborhoods, transit use, bike use, linkages, and connections. They reviewed required chapters that included land use, housing, water resources, etc. and six identified additional priorities of arts and culture, heritage preservation, energy and environment, health, human rights, community services, and facilities. Commissioner Thorsen said he was overwhelmed with the effort and work in this project. He shared the Metropolitan Council regional map and referred to their population forecasts and need to meet their expectations which were supported by the Plan. He spoke about Edina's growth and impacts of forecasts that included ways to reduce the City's competitiveness for regional funding around water/wastewater and transit projects then spoke about proposed land use guide changes that included density. He said the process consisted of 178 public meetings since 2017 and they were pleased with the level of community engagement and awareness. Chair Olson spoke about the 95 comments received that resulted in 50 changes to the Plan, which was available on the City's website. She shared the approval schedule and thanked everyone involved in the process. The Council commented on the importance of transportation and infrastructure and addressing sewage through the Metropolitan Council system. Commissioner Thorsen spoke about how redevelopment played into the process and revisions on estimates, and accommodated growth occurred where deemed most reasonable. The Council confirmed they could still approve projects without relationship ties to Metropolitan Council requirements then commented about perceptions of population of the City. The Council confirmed the schedule, input for adjacent communities, and future public hearings then spoke about perception of lack of control of proposed projects once approved and confirmed this would not be the case because of current the zoning ordinance. The Council complimented the group for their work and open-mindedness. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:54 p.m. Public Testimony Keith Olson, 4908 E. Sunnyslope Road, addressed the Council. Cal Simmons, 5038 Bruce Place, addressed the Council. Bruce Christensen, 4515 Browndale, addressed the Council. Michael Pinellis, 5712 View Lane, addressed the Council. Cat Godfrey, 3938 W 49th Street, addressed the Council. Roberta Castellano, 4854 France Avenue, addressed the Council. Arnie Bigbee, 7621 Edinborough Way, addressed the Council. Carolyn Jackson, 5716 Continental Drive, addressed the Council. Hope Melton, 4825 Valley View Road, addressed the Council. Frank Lorenz, 7151 York Avenue South, addressed the Council. Page 7 Minutes/Edina City Council/May 7. 2019 Steve Brown, 5528 Halifax Lane, addressed the Council. Chris Bremer, 6001 Ewing Avenue South, addressed the Council. Sheryl Bertrand, 5213 Windsor Avenue, addressed the Council. Jill Fay, 4516 Arden Avenue, addressed the Council. Stephen Gaertner, 5008 Arden Avenue, addressed the Council. Janet Kitui, 7201 York Avenue, #519, addressed the Council. Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. The Council referred to comments made during public testimony and process and consequences of delaying review. Mr. Teague said the deadline to submit the Plan was December 31 and while delays could be accommodated, it would result in public hearings being held closer to the end of the year. Mr. Neal said while there was some flexibility included in the schedule, it would be difficult to incorporate comments heard now into the draft Plan because it would not allow enough time for adjacent community input. The Council commented about strong edits, the need for one voice, and not wanting to edit from the dais but give broad direction instead as more community thought would be good. The Council shared concerns about population estimates and density and said while some were pleased with the Plan, edits were needed in terms of consistency. The Council noted many had input on this process and postponement would not accomplish something different but merely delay review with other cities. The Council said it could still receive input during the six-month review time then responded to concerns about rate of growth in the City and density in the right place that could help subsidize single family in other areas through lower taxes. The Council thanked everyone for their great work on this draft Plan then spoke about trends of tear down/rebuild and infill in small areas and commercial nodes. The Council spoke to the importance of schools continuing to grow and improve and how the housing task force would review where and what type of housing was needed through a process of good faith and the importance of being kind and forgiving as we encounter the next generation. The Council referred to concerns of views based on increased electrical wiring and the uncountable hours of preparation that went into this Plan as Edina was a city in transition and should continue to work on affordable housing as reasonable growth and change were inevitable. The Council agreed said the Plan would perform more as an urban center based on proposed growth and was missing a clear connection of redevelopment to staging with sufficiency of infrastructure. The Council acknowledged there was a need for better circulator system, the Plan was valuable, and guided growth that reflected residents now and in the future. The Council spoke about the increase in population since the first draft Plan, how the City typically experienced 10% growth per year, then reiterated the Council did not have a preconceived notion regarding population. The Council referred to the process, mid-point check-ins, consequences of not changing the Plan, and the need for a Cahill area study. The Council also noted the need to create higher densities without affecting existing neighborhoods and that this Plan did not increase housing densities much over the last one. The Council referred to the Plan's major goal of achieving a level of life-cycle housing then spoke about the Avidor project and how current residents were moving to this 55+ facility that resulted in making room for new families in the vacated single-family homes. The Council agreed it was important to provide opportunities for people to live where they want, creating affordable housing for our workforce, and how it was better to work together as it only helped the entire City. The Council referred to the possibility of a third-party housing group to study housing concepts with the task force and the need for data that could be compiled Page 8 Minutes/Edina City Council/May 7, 2019 by an objective, professional firm. Mr. Neal said he spoke with a potential housing study firm and engaging such a firm would take between 90-120 days to complete. The Council noted how a Comprehensive Plan was never complete as it always changed and while this housing information would be critical to the housing chapter, the Plan needed to be circulated now and further community comments could be incorporated during the six-month review timeframe. Mr. Teague said that could occur but noted the Plan would likely need to be recirculated in the event that substantial changes were made. He noted changes could always be dealt with through a Comprehensive Plan amendment after adoption. Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, to approve the draft Comprehensive Plan update and authorize staff to release the Plan to adjacent municipalities and affected agencies for their six-month review. Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Nays: Anderson Motion carried. VIII. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS VIII.A. RECOMMENDATION FOR RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL — APPROVED Community Health Administrator Brown stated at the March 5, 2019 City Council meeting, staff was directed to conduct community engagement to determine resident sentiment regarding frequency of recycling collection. He shared the public engagement report and reviewed the timeline and factors related to weekly and bi-weekly costs. He said they used both the Better Together platform and Morris Leatherman Company phone survey that reached 370 people who favored 2-1 of keeping recycling every other week as they did not want to pay more. Mr. Brown said staff recommended entering into a contract with Republic Services for a cost of $3.59 per month for 2020. The Council spoke about their surprise in how close the survey came and residents' willingness to trade costs for more capacity. The Council complimented staff on the effective process and suggested creating a shared community collection site for when some had extra recycling capacity. The Council suggested community engagement occur again during the contract to determine whether changes were warranted and the importance of the vendor ensuring items were not left behind in the neighborhoods. Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to approve the approve staff recommendation for residential recycling collection contract and provide direction for staff to begin negotiations with vendor. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VIII.B. COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING STRATEGY TASK FORCE — APPROVED Mr. Neal said the City Council had previously discussed the advisability of establishing an ad hoc task force to develop a comprehensive housing strategy for the City. If approved by the Council, staff would begin immediate implementation with a goal of completing the assigned task by the end of this calendar year. He spoke about being able to better engage volunteers if the City showed a concise process with an end date, process, expectations, and expected deliverables. The Council spoke about retaining residents, attracting new families, and creating a range of affordability. The Council said the community was concerned about density and the need to continue review and provide data for review for the task force. The Council confirmed a consultant or facilitator would be possible and that task force members would possess qualifications related to housing. The Council wanted to see affordable housing and options for people of certain ages and asked if the task force would provide guidance on population as the City wanted to be able to tell the development community what it wanted to see in Edina. Mr. Neal explained the process would be done more through check-ins for some direction from the Council and stressed the importance of appointing the right Chair for this resident-led task force. Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Anderson, to approve the Comprehensive Housing Strategy Task Force and direct staff to initiate implementation. Page 9 Video Copy of the May 7, 2019, meeting available. ames B. Hovland, Mayor Respectfully submitted, eputy \AA/v\AA.._, ity Cleric Minutes approved by Edina City Council, May 21, 2019. Minutes/Edina City Council/May 7, 2019 Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. IX. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS IX.A. PETITION REQUESTING STREET RECONSTRUCTION OF WOODLAND ROAD AND BROOKVIEW AVENUE WITH CURB AND GUTTER AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS — RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO ENGINEERING Mayor Hovland acknowledged the Council's receipt of the petition requesting street reconstruction of Woodland Road and Brookview Avenue with curb and gutter and storm sewer improvements. Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, to receive petition concerning street reconstruction of Woodland Road and Brookview Avenue with curb and gutter and storm sewer improvements and refer it to the Engineering Department 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. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION, MARCH 14, 2019 2. TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, MARCH 21, 2019 3. HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION, MARCH 26, 2019 Informational; no action required. X. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE — Received XI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS — Received XII. MANAGER'S COMMENTS — Received XII.A. 2019 Q I FINANCE QUARTERLY REPORT — Received XIII. CITY COUNCIL UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS — Received XIIV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 11:47 p.m. Page 10