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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-04 City Council Regular MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL JUNE 4, 2019 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER I.A. APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER STAUNTON AS ACTING MAYOR Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, to appoint Member Stanton as Acting Mayor. Ayes: Anderson, Fischer, Staunton Motion carried. Acting Mayor Staunton called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 11. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Anderson, Fischer, and Staunton. Absent at rollcall were Mayor Hovland and Member Brindle. 111. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED AS PRESENTED Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Anderson, to approve the meeting agenda as presented. Ayes: Anderson, Fischer, Staunton Motion carried. IV. COMMUNITY COMMENT Frank Lorenz, 7151 York Avenue South, commented on the new apartment complex at 49th Street and 50th/France and the increased traffic that would result from this project and suggested a ferry bus be considered between Highway 169 and I-35W. ►V.A. CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS Manager Neal responded to past Community Comments. V. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED AS AMENDED Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Anderson, approving the consent agenda as revised to remove V.C. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-38: Approving Preliminary Plat for 6625 Mohawk Trail: V.A. Approve minutes of the May 21, 2019, Work Session and Regular Meetings V.B. Approve payment claims for Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated 05.23.19-05.30.19 Total $2,828,974.87 and Electronic Payment Register Dated 05.23.19-05.30.19 Total $187,912.04 • - V.D. Adopt Ordinance No. 2019-10: Approve Second Reading of Efficient Building Benchmarking V.E. Approve Encroachment Agreement with Pentagon Village, LLC V.F. Approve Traffic Safety Report of April 30, 2019 V.G. Approve License Agreement with J&J Properties, Minneapolis, LLC at 771 I Computer Avenue V.H. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Braun Intertec, Professional Services for De-Watering on Computer Avenue, $83,000.00 V.I. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Allied Blacktop Company, 2019 Seal Coating, $479,990.33 Page 1 Minutes/Edina City Council/June 4. 2019 V.J. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Emergency Management Company, Rescue Extrication, $107,575.00 V.K. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Pro-Tec Design, $46,103.91 V.L. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, Software House International, $87,931.24 V.M. Approve Planning Commission Bylaw Amendments V.N. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, One Unmarked Police Vehicle, Burnsville Toyota, $29,594.00 V.O. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Two 2019 Ford F I 50 Pick-Up Trucks, Midway Ford, $50,314.92 V.P. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-45: Approving MN Department of Employment and Economic Development Grant Agreement and Sub-Recipient Grant Agreement with France Equities, LLC Rol!call: Ayes: Anderson, Fischer, Staunton Motion carried. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA V.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-38: APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR 6625 MOHAWK TRAIL — APPROVED The Council spoke about rights of property owners to subdivide and adjacent property owners concerns regarding trees and stormwater management. As there was not yet an application, the Council asked staff to be vigilant to enforce conditions, address concerns related to loss of trees and stormwater, and confirmed this request would have to come back for final plat and development agreement and have to meet 25% disturbance or less of steep slopes. Member Anderson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2019-38, approving a preliminary plat for 6625 Mohawk Trail subject to the following conditions: I. The City must approve the final plat within one year of preliminary approval or receive a written application for a time extension or the preliminary approval will be void. Final plat shall include a complete grading and drainage plan subject to review and approval of the city engineer. The grading and drainage plans must be revised to meet the conditions required herein. 2. At the time of final plat approval, the applicant shall enter into a Development Contract with the City. The Development Contract shall include the following: a. All requirements in the engineering memo dated April 24, 2019. b. Building pads that show a disturbance of no more than 25% of the slope areas on Lots 2 and 3. c. The agreement shall also include all the conditions of approval. 3. Prior to release of the final plat, the following items must be submitted: a. Park dedication fee of $10,000 must be paid prior to release of the final plat b. A construction management plan will be required for the overall development of the site. c. Submit evidence of a Nine Mile Creek Watershed District approval. The City may require revisions to the preliminary plat to meet the district's requirements. 4. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the following items must be submitted: a. Curb-cut permits must be obtained from the Edina engineering department. Driveway plans must be consistent with the proposed grading plan to preserve as many trees as possible. b. Individual homes must comply with the overall grading plan for the site. Building pads must show a disturbance of no more than 25% of the 18% slope areas between Lots 2 and 3. c. Each individual building permit will be reviewed for compliance with the overall grading plan and development agreement subject to review and approval of the city engineer. Page 2 Minutes/Edina City Council/June 4, 2019 d. A construction management plan will be required for the construction of the new homes. e. Utility hook-ups are subject to review of the city engineer. f. There shall be no increase in peak rate or storm water volume to neighboring private property. g. Any disturbance to the roadway caused by the construction of the new homes must be repaired by replacing the asphalt pavement from curb-to-curb and from saw-cut to saw- cut. 5. Compliance with the conditions outlined in the director of engineering's memo dated April 24, 2019. 6. Compliance with the tree ordinance. Member Fischer seconded the motion. Ayes: Anderson, Fischer, Staunton Motion carried. VI. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS V.I.A. HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONER JAN CALLISON UPDATE — RECEIVED Hennepin County Commissioner Callison shared an update on 2010 property values and assessment report, increase in property values, and change in tobacco ordinance that raised the age to purchase to 21. She outlined child protection efforts for staffing and approach and how the last legislative session was interesting regarding program aide but not a big increase to the County's budget overall. Commissioner Callison spoke about closing the library at Southdale Center to prepare for the new one at the Southdale shopping center and concerns about traffic as a result. She stated the France Avenue bridge project was going well and spoke about the recycling efforts in Edina, affordable housing grant for Aeon, and the supportive fund coming forward, The Council spoke about residential composting beginning in January and thanked the County for its efforts towards this initiative. Manager Neal thanked the County for constructing the new courthouse in Minnetonka rather than downtown as it was important to the community. VI.B. ARDEN PARK CONSTRUCTION UPDATE — RECEIVED Laura Domyancich, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, shared an update on the Arden Park construction project. She spoke about the demolition and buckthorn and Ash tree removals as well as the low head dam removal. She referred to the creek remander then shared photos of root structures and spoke about the creek bank restoration, habitat boulders, riffles for invertebrates, silt fencing, and hydroseeding during the high-water spring. Ms. Domyancich also spoke about the northern boardwalk construction and the 3,000 bareroot trees and shrubs that would be planted. She addressed erosion on creek banks, noting the budget was $3,085,900, was 45% done to date, and doing well. She outlined next steps that included shelter pad construction, trails rough-in, Phase II playground in late August or early September with landscaping and a hockey rink. The Council said it was pleased with the progress and spoke about safety measures and how the area would be blocked off by signage. Ms. Domyancich cautioned about not paddling in the creek as the current was high and the water contained debris. VI.C. 2019 QUALITY OF LIFE SURVEY RESULTS — RECEIVED Jade Arocha, National Research Center, shared the 2019 quality of'life survey methods that included 1,500 randomly-selected households as a representative of the community. She said the response rate was 30% then spoke about key findings that stated 98% of respondents said Edina was a highly desirable place to live, which was higher than the Minnesota benchmark comparison. She said 9/10 people recommended living in Edina and that the City valued diversity and inclusion, was safe and secure, had alternative transportation and connectivity modes, good trails, sidewalk, convenience, accessibility and walkability. She outlined some concerns that included housing teardowns but said overall people were pleased with the City and its snow removal, fire prevention, fire services, and crime prevention. Page 3 Minutes/Edina City Council/June 4, 2019 Mr. Neal inquired about independent polls such as Next Door and why this poll was more relevant. Ms. Arocha said while those polls contained value, randomly selected polls were statistically better. The Council noted the number of City staff contacts was up and commended staff on their work but noted more was still needed regarding budgeting, priorities, and residential development. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD — Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file. VII.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-43, APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR EDINA MARKET STREET — ADOPTED Community Development Director Teague shared the City of Edina and Edina Market Street LLC were requesting a subdivision to create lots consistent with the constructed Market Street project on the north side of Market Street. The purpose of the request was simply to create tracts for the uses and elevations within the project for the Edina HRA to sell Tracts B & C to the developer, and retain ownership of Tract A. There were no changes proposed to the approved development plan. Acting Mayor Staunton opened the public hearing at 8:02 p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared. Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Anderson, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Anderson, Fischer, Staunton Motion carried. Member Anderson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2019-43, approving a preliminary and final plat for Edina Market Street. Member Fischer seconded the motion. Rol!call: Ayes: Anderson, Fischer, Staunton Motion carried. VIII. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS VIII.A. ORDINANCE NO. 2019-06; RESIDENTIAL RENTAL HOUSING LICENSING PROGRAM — TABLED Mr. Neal stated staff was recommending tabling the item to the June 18 meeting to ensure the full Council was present. Acting Mayor Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Anderson, to table consideration of Ordinance No. 2019-06, amending Chapter 10 of the Edina City Code concerning Rental Licensing to June 18, 2019. Ayes: Anderson, Fischer, Staunton Motion carried. WEST 58TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT REPORT — RECEIVED Community Engagement Coordinator Lamon spoke about the pilot project to foster an inclusive and engaged community that resulted in development of a public participation model, Better Together Edina and that they were pleased with the results. Engineering Director Millner spoke about the West 58th Street reconstruction project's balanced values and big picture then reviewed feedback received that included pedestrian-friendly, safe facilities for children, combination bike/pedestrian facility, property impacts, mature trees priorities and stormwater, feedback on turn lanes at France and Xerxes, transit facilities, animal safety, and staff comments then reviewed the three Alternatives A, B, and C. He said next steps included alternative selection and flexibility between the west and east half and parking that could provide bays if specific residents were Page 4 Minutes/Edina City Council/June 4. 2019 willing to provide more space such as on Tracy Avenue. He said the survey opened last week and that staff would follow-up in July. The Council agreed on the importance of the process and asked how else they could get input. Mr. Millner commented on the response to date and that while not all would agree on a decision, they were working together. He referred to the MSA and costs, noting the City did not assess for pedestrian or stormwater and needed to meet MSA standards for funding. VIII.C. WEST 72ND STREET PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT REPORT— RECEIVED Mr. Millner reviewed the pedestrian safety assessment and roadway reconstruction and transfer into a living street with surface-level improvements then shared the 24-foot wide street concept with parking on the north side only. He shared the use path on the north side and landscaping features and how staff used the Better Together Edina site for input that resulted in residents stating they did not like on street parking because it was less safe, access to 7200/7250 France Avenue, then recommend an alternative design concept for W. 72nd Street between France and Lynmar Lane with no parking and an eight-foot shared path with boulevard parking on the north side only. The Council agreed with removal of on street parking and asked about shared use path extensions west and the developer providing lighting and including in their recommendation, as it was important. Mr. Millner said an extension could be done as part of any future street projects. The Council stated the goal was to encourage more pedestrian use in this area and commented about the possibility of a roundabout at Lynmar. Transportation Planner Scipioni spoke about safety concerns at the crossing of Oaklawn and Cornelia Drive and a four-way stop east of Cornelia as well as more enforcement, markings, and curb extensions or bump outs that would physically narrow the road and create a shorter distance to cross and slow traffic. The Council asked about school bus impact and the need to travel more slowly. Mr. Millner reviewed the engagement process and how staff would work to measure pedestrian crossing volumes, stop sign compliance, and vehicle speeds on W. 72nd Street then in November, return to Council for input and approval for any intersection improvements. The Council said it liked the bump outs as a solution and looked forward to pavement markings versus physical barrier and test impacts. Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Anderson, affirming the West 72nd Street Roadway reconfiguration public street section between France and Lymar including the lighting. Ayes: Anderson, Fischer, Staunton Motion carried. Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Anderson, approving public participation proposal for West 72nd Street Pedestrian Safety Assessment for Oaklawn and Cornelia. Ayes: Anderson, Fischer, Staunton Motion carried. The Council indicated it was pleased with the process on both projects. VIII.D. SKETCH PLAN FOR 6950 FRANCE AVENUE — REVIEWED Mr. Teague said the Council was asked to consider a sketch plan to redevelop the site at 6950 France Avenue. The applicant would tear down the existing 28,000 square foot office building on the site and build a new 10,000 square-foot retail building with surface parking in the rear. The building would have entrances facing France Avenue and the other facing the parking lot to the west. The building would be set 50 feet back from the paved portion of France Avenue per the Southdale District Experience Guidelines. The applicant had demonstrated several examples of how the 50-foot area could be designed, including a Page 5 Minutes/Edina City Council/June 4. 2019 boulevard style sidewalk. The site was relatively small at I acre and demonstrated 62 parking stalls, 11 of which would be proof-of-parking. The future west promenade suggested in the Southdale District Plan could be provided for in the future along the west lot line. Ed Farr, Farr Architects, and Luigi Bernardi, Bernardi Investments, shared the proposed project and outlined the accesses that were slightly farther west with the same location shifted slightly north. Mr. Farr said the variance request of 16 feet matched the current building now and did not encroach any further then outlined proof of parking of 51 stalls with II proof then shared the landscape plan, pedestrian- engaged plaza along France Avenue and visible stormwater management features. He described the educational plaques, lighting, benches, bike racks, and plaza water feature options then shared proposed materials of textured limestone and tall glass features. The Council commented about ways to address the tightness by the Kinderberry childcare. Mr. Bernardi said the change of use shifting to retail would work so the public was not aware of the route through the Kinderberry lot and they might need to direct the cut on France Avenue although it was not a real option. The Council said it supported the variance on the north side and would not change much from today then referred to the three site options and indicated it liked the perpendicular lines of materials based on the orientation as it was better for France Avenue. The Council asked about how area design influenced building placement and consistency with design guidelines. Mr. Farr said they were surprised about the new development to the south that was street forward while they were set back 50 feet and while it did not influence their business choice, they were surprised. He spoke about different uses, boulevard tree plantings, and distance from the curb not mixing well together which was contrary to views on France Avenue. The Council thanked the applicant for observing the 50-foot setback and asked about signage. Mr. Teague explained the City's wall space and street signage ordinance requirements. VIII.E. SKETCH PLAN FOR 4388 FRANCE AVENUE — REVIEWED Mr. Teague explained the proposed addition to the existing building that included underground parking for a childcare and preschool. He said the site plan review and parking plan showed the project was short on parking and included neighborhood concerns about transition to the site. The project included a two- story 11,800 square foot addition with 31 underground parking stalls to the existing two-story 9,350 square foot building at 4388 France Avenue. The proposed would include seven staff members and 136 students and that existing uses included a children's clothing store, a salon and a co-working space. The total square footage of the building with the addition would be 21,182 square feet and the Small Area Plan called for a maximum height to be 2-3 stories on the west side of the site. The proposal was for 2 stories and 28 feet. Dan Pellinen, Tushie Montgomery Architects, described the project addition to the existing commercial building that included two-stories, one-way drive off France, and underground parking. He said while they were short on parking the daycare use would be busy in the mornings and evenings only and would provide an improved pedestrian experience with a one-way entrance, building on street frontage, extended landscaping, 12-14 foot retaining wall, and site below the neighboring properties that would shorter than the existing building with the second floor four feet lower and only exposed 10-12 feet from grade. He said the roof would be lower than the existing and included a green roof concept with playground area and the existing rock wall would be removed and new fencing installed 4-6 feet high and noted they would be speaking with the existing property owners on concerns. Andrew Gross, property owner, spoke about the vista and green roof and said the parking study would show they were not very short in parking. He spoke about traffic circulation for drop offs and how the building would be European looking with stucco materials, dark trim, multi-pane windows, and an activated street. Page 6 Minutes/Edina City Council/June 4. 2019 The Council asked about other childcare in the area and the proposal off France Avenue with pedestrian concerns that would adjust sight lines of sidewalks and retaining walls to ensure good visibility. Mr. Gross said the site would serve a maximum of 130 children. Mr. Teague said nearby retail uses included a restaurant and offices and 3:2 story transitions. The Council asked for more information on site access and lower level parking intent and cautioned about parking pressures in this neighborhood and need to meet projections with heavy traffic load mornings and evenings and potential issues with the movement and conflicts with pedestrians. Mr. Gross explained more information would come from the parking and traffic study then shared about the proposed landscaping plan. He spoke about the community importance and need for child care and how it should be walkable and ridable, and their only request was for a variance to the setback. The Council encouraged the applicant to engage with the neighborhood and address how to manage transition and traffic from 44th Street in the morning and evening. The Council liked the green roof, play area, and use that could have good synergy with other uses and asked about district parking as part of the Small Area Plan that enhanced the pedestrian friendly nature of area. VIII.F. RESOLUTION 2019-44 — ACCEPTING VARIOUS GRANTS AND DONATIONS — ADOPTED Acting Mayor Staunton explained that 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 Anderson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2019-44 accepting various grants and donations. Member Fischer seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Fischer, Staunton Motion carried. IX. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS ►X.A. CORRESPONDENCE - Received Acting Mayor Staunton acknowledged the Council's receipt of various correspondence. IX.B. PETITION REQUESTING PERMANENT INFRASTRUCTURE TO REDUCE WATER LEVELS IN INDIANHEAD LAKE — RECEIVED Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Anderson, to receive the petition requesting permanent infrastructure to reduce water levels in Indianhead Lake. Ayes: Anderson, Fischer, Staunton Motion carried. IX.C. MINUTES — Received I. TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, APRIL 18, 2019 2. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION, APRIL I I, 2019 Informational; no action required. X. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE — Received XI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS — Received XII. MANAGER'S COMMENTS — Received XIII. CITY COUNCIL UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS — Received XIIV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Acting Mayor Staunton declared the meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Page 7 Minutes/Edina City Council/June 4, 2019 Minutes approved by Edina City Council, June 18, 2019. ShaN - on, City Clerk Kevin Staunton, Acting Mayor Video Copy of the June 4, 2019, meeting available. Page 8