HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-06-05 Reg Mtng MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
JUNE 5,2012
7:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m.
II. ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Members Bennett, Brindle,Sprague, Swenson and Mayor Hovland.
Public Works Director Brian Olson and Administrative Intern Ari Klugman introduced themselves.
111. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED
Member Brindle made a motion,seconded by Member Swenson,approving the meeting agenda.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague,Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED
Member Bennett made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, approving the consent agenda as
revised to remove Item W.C., Resolution No. 2012-81, Lot Division (Lot Line Adjustment) 6240 and 6244
Brookview Avenue for Chad Trierweiler; Item IV.G., Request to Purchase, 2012 Parking Lot and Pathway
Improvements Contract No. Pk12-2 PK; Item W.H., Request to Purchase, Tracy Avenue Improvements
Contract No. ENG12-5;and, Item IV.L.Traffic Safety Report of May 2,2012,as follows:
W.A. Approve regular and work session meeting minutes of May 15,2012
IV.B. Receive payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated May 17,
2012, and consisting of 34 pages; General Fund $292,323.96; Police Special Revenue $104.93;
Braemar Memorial Fund $3,984.31; Working Capital Fund $21,861.44; Equipment Replacement
Fund $11,303.00; Art Center Fund $3,817.54; Aquatic Center Fund $296.40; Golf Course Fund
$47,031.17; Ice Arena Fund $18,159.83; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $7,704.21;
Centennial Lakes Park Fund $7,259.31; Liquor Fund$275,971.00; Utility Fund$265,021.98;Storm
Sewer Fund$7,268.66; Recycling Fund $127.66; PSTF Agency Fund$2,125.48;TOTAL$964.360.88
and for approval of payment of claims dated May 24, 2012, and consisting of 28 pages; General
Fund $130,831.66; Police Special Revenue$386.00;Working Capital Fund$76,351.38; Equipment
Replacement Fund $24,995.90; Art Center Fund $2,698.45; Aquatic Center Fund $2,830.84; Golf
Course Fund $11,877.83; Ice Arena Fund $4,045.71; Edinborough Park Fund $1,814.90;
Centennial Lakes Park Fund $4,610.56; Liquor Fund $172,394.42; Utility Fund$744,646.22;Storm
Sewer Fund $164,339.97; PSTF Agency Fund $5,292.19; Payroll Fund $5,336.75; TOTAL
$1.352.452.78; and for approval of payment of claims dated May 31, 2012, and consisting of 29
pages; General Fund $133,863.75; DNU Old Communications Fund $72.00; Police Special
Revenue $444.17; Working Capital Fund $9,775.69; Equipment Replacement Fund $84,128.04;
Art Center Fund $274.19; Aquatic Center Fund $3,064.10; Golf Course Fund $18,207.41; Ice
Arena Fund $9,507.06; Edinborough Park Fund $5,895.50; Centennial Lakes Park Fund
$19,386.87; Liquor Fund $194,397.31; Utility Fund $124,658.49; Storm Sewer Fund $2,125.00;
Recycling Fund $7,176.95; PSTF Agency Fund $1,922.90; Payroll Fund $3,403.92; TOTAL
$618,303.35;and, Credit Card Transactions dated March 27-April 27,2012;TOTAL$23.172.18.
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IV.D. Approve license to operate and FLOW Membership Agreement
W.E. Request to Purchase, Toughbooks for Edina Police Department squad cars, awarding the bid to
the recommended low bidder,Compar, Inc.at$92,118.76.
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W.F. Request to Purchase, Redundant Public Safety Mission Critical and Non-Mission Critical Systems,
awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Sungard Public Sector, OSSI Division at
$71,039.00.
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IV.I. Adopt Resolution No. 2012-82, Requesting Advanced Municipal State Aid funding for Tracy
Avenue Improvements
IV.J. Request to Purchase, office furniture for Communications and Technology Department,
awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder,Henricksen PSG at$51,956.14.
IV.K. Request to Purchase, Fiber Optic Cabling — Arneson Acres Park and Greenhouse Improvement
FO-008, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Midwest Utility Services, Inc. at
$24,900.00.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague,Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
W.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-81 ADOPTED - LOT DIVISION (LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT) 6240 AND 6244
BROOKVIEW AVENUE FOR CHAD TRIERWEILER
Planning Director Teague indicated the revised resolution referred to exceptions within the Subdivision
and Zoning Ordinance relating to process and excluding the public hearing requirement or posting a front
yard sign since in this case the lot line was only being shifted. He indicated the side yard setback
requirement for an attached garage was five feet and for living space, it was ten feet. Both the existing
and resulting lots exceeded setback requirements.
Member Bennett introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2012-81,approving a Lot Division of
6240 and 6244 Brookview Avenue, revising the last sentence to indicate: "...that no further lot line
adjustment shall be made..." based on the following finding:
1. The existing and proposed lots meet all minimum lot size requirements.
And subject to the following condition:
1. All building activity on either lot must comply with all minimum Zoning Ordinance standards.
Member Swenson seconded the motion.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague,Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
IV.G. REQUEST TO PURCHASE, 2012 PARKING LOT AND PATHWAY IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT NO.
PK12-2 PK—APPROVED
The Council discussed its support for inclusion of sustainable infrastructure, where feasible, and making
application for grants to offset additional costs. Member Bennett made a motion, seconded by Member
Sprague, approving Request to Purchase, 2012 Parking Lot and Pathway Improvements Contract No.
Pk12-2 PK,awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Bituminous Roadway, Inc. at$402,869.75,
subject to continued consideration of sustainable infrastructure and grant funding.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague,Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
IV.H. REQUEST TO PURCHASE, TRACY AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT NO. ENG12-5—APPROVED
Engineer Houle advised of the three bids received for the Tracy Avenue Improvement Project and
recommended change order to delete the sanitary sewer treatment structure at the intersection of
Warden and Tracy Avenues since the bid for that component was double the consultant's estimate. He
described the project components and indicated the sanitary sewer treatment structure would be
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relocated and rebid at a future time. Mr. Knutson advised the change order would be considered by the
Council since it was over $100,000. Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Sprague,
approving Request to Purchase,Tracy Avenue Improvements Contract No. ENG 12-5,awarding the bid to
the recommended low bidder, Eureka Construction at$1,376,748.38.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
IV.L. REVISED TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT OF MAY 2,2012—ACCEPTED
Mr. Houle answered questions of the Council and indicated staff recommended accepting the May 2, 2012
Traffic Safety Report which had been revised as of May 17, and included the recommendations of the
Edina Transportation Commission. The Council asked that the Edina Transportation Commission look at
the 66th Avenue corridor in conjunction with Bike Boulevard. Member Sprague made a motion,seconded
by Member Bennett,accepting revised Traffic Safety Report of May 2,2012 as presented.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
V. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
V.A. EDINA GREEN MACHINE ROBOTICS TEAM PRESENTATION
Members of the Edina Green Machine Robotics Team introduced themselves and reported that while at a
national competition the Team's business plan had received an Entrepreneurial Award and that its robot,
built to shoot basketballs, had been eliminated in the semi-final competition. Mayor Hovland was
presented with a basketball for display at City Hall. The Council congratulated the Edina Green Machine
Robotics Team on its accomplishments.
V.B. CENTERPOINT ENERGY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT TO EDINA FIRE DEPARTMENT
PRESENTED
Tod Nargren, CenterPoint Energy, presented the $2,500 Community Partnership Grant to the Edina Fire
Department. Fire Chief Scheerer indicated this grant would be used to replace older equipment. The
Council extended its appreciation to CenterPoint Energy for this generous donation.
VI. COMMUNITY COMMENT
Shannon Ingham, 4360 France Avenue, Unit#6, suggested the Council acquire the Minnesota Museum of
American Art collection for display as the focal point for the Grandview Development.
VII. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
VILA. RESOLUTION NO.2012-83 ADOPTED—ACCEPTING VARIOUS 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 Bennett introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2012-83 accepting various
donations. Member Sprague seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague,Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VII.B. EDINA ART CENTER STUDY RFP—APPROVED
Mr. Keprios reviewed past Council consideration of the Art Center Study RFP and presented the Art Center
Board's recommendation to accept the new proposal dated May 10, 2012, from Sutton & Associates at
$21,000.00 to analyze and make recommendations for operations of the Edina Art Center..
Mr. Keprios answered question of the Council and indicated the issue of location or whether the Art
Center should be moved was not part of the new focus, but could be addressed through a follow up study.
The Council noted the scope of services was comprehensive and included the Art Center's weakness,
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strengths, and could address the issue of location. Mr. Keprios stated staff would make that issue a focus
with the consultant. Member Sprague made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, approving the
revised Art Center Study scope of services proposal of Sutton&Associates at$21,000.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VII.C. BRAEMAR GOLF DOME—APPROVED
Mr. Keprios described staffs analysis and recommendation to construct a replacement golf dome in the
same location as the current Braemar Golf Dome and the new construction technique that would extend
the longevity of the dome. Mr. Keprios responded to the Council's questions by advising of the accessible
restroom facilities, customer counter, and similar retail. The Council asked staff to consider replicating a
retail model found to be successful in other venues. Manager Neal advised settlement negotiations were
on-going with Traveler's Insurance Company. Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member
Sprague, approving the construction of a replacement golf dome in the same location as the Braemar
Golf Dome.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VILD. SPORTS DOME FEASIBILITY STUDY — PHASE TWO SITE LOCATION STUDY — REFERRED TO
WORKING GROUP
Mr. Keprios presented the Phase Two Site Location feasibility study for a sports/golf dome and finding it
was physically and financially infeasible given soils correction estimated at $1.5 million. Thus, staff
recommended asking the Park Board Sports Dome Working Group to reevaluate other site(s).
The Council discussed other potential locations and indicated it was not averse to the option of purchasing
a site. Mr. Keprios advised there was a site in Edina with that opportunity, which could be looked at if so
directed by the Council. The Council considered whether the soccer field north of Braemar Ice Arena was a
potential site and indicated a school property or location adjacent to residential would not be acceptable
due to concerns with after-hours accessibility and transportation. Member Swenson made a motion,
seconded by Member Sprague, authorizing the Park Board Sports Dome Working Group to reconvene
for the purpose of recommending alternative sites for Park Board and City Council consideration as to a
sports dome location with the guidance that the Council was not closed to purchasing a site but would
not support sites adjacent to the High School or residential.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague,Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VII.E. SOUTHDALE APARTMENTS SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTHDALE — STUART COMPANY — SITE
PLAN REVIEWED
Community Development Director Presentation
Mr. Teague presented the sketch plan for Southdale Apartments located on the southeast corner of
Southdale for an upscale, market rate ten-and six-story apartment building; and, a three-story townhouse
building on a 5.1-acre site. The proposal would include 232 units with parking underneath the structure
and primary access off 69`h Street and the Southdale frontage road. The proposed density would be 45
units per acre. Mr. Teague explained the applicant was considering either a rezoning to Planned Unit
Development (PUD) or a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) with two variances (building setback and parking)
under the existing PC-3 zoning. Should the Council be asked to consider a PUD rezoning, it would also
need to determine whether a Small Area Plan was required.
Mr.Teague presented the site and building plans and indicated if considered formally, a parking and traffic
study would be needed as well as a sewer capacity study. Mr. Teague displayed pictures of the proposed
buildings and aerial views to provide context. He advised the Planning Commission, on May 23, 2012,
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reviewed the site plan and raised the following issues: need for pedestrian connections to and from
Southdale and the Galleria; shared front entrance elements; user amenities; height comparison in relation
to Southdale and Westin, bicycle rack locations, bus routes, and the big picture plan for Southdale.
The Council asked questions of Mr.Teague relating to the need for a lot line adjustment or subdivision that
would create a new plat and require park dedication.
Proponent Presentation
Ryan Duddley advised of Stuart Company's development history of rental housing and properties under
ownership.
David Motzenbecker, Landscape Architect with BKV Group, described the relocation of the sidewalk to
create more buffer and green space, resulting in a park-like iconic corner at York Avenue and 69th Street.
He presented the landscape plan, noting the locations of berming, screening, visitor's drop off plaza, guest
parking, pedestrian-focused connections to the south and east crosswalks, and sidewalk connections to
the Galleria and Southdale.
Michael Krych, Architect, described BKV Group's integrated approach to design and noted the subject site
was located in an area with larger-scaled buildings and parking expanses but properties across York
Avenue contained smaller scaled components. Mr. Krych stated the intention was to create a use that
related to surrounding property yet created its own iconic identity and branded environment. The project
was comprised of a collection of three buildings, two of which related directly to the intersection and grid
of York Avenue and 69th Street while the northwestern facing portion created a broad gesture toward
Southdale. He indicated the three buildings combined to create larger scale massing and the use of
materials would be important in creating a great integrated living environment, something identifiable that
was good for tenants and the community, providing connectivity, addressing traffic and safety, and
offering sustainability.
Mr. Teague answered the Council's questions related to density and floor area ratio. The Council
discussed the site plan and voiced its support for mixed use and the concept of the site plan, indicating it
was willing to consider the project under the CUP process since the variance requests (building setback
and parking) would be justified. It also supported the requested density and considering a simple lot line
adjustment rather than a lot subdivision to eliminate the requirement for park dedication.
The Council offered the proponent the following suggestions: creation of a mid-block pedestrian crossing
and single-lane roundabout to calm traffic on 69th Street and create connectivity; elimination of free right
turn at York Avenue and 69th Street intersection; green roof amenities to create a park-like view aesthetic
and hide mechanicals; beautification opportunities for the outdoor pool during off season or creation of an
indoor pool that would attract occupancy; design pedestrian connectivity to Southdale, the Promenade,
and Galleria such a pathway lined with overstory canopy trees; assure connectivity between the buildings
and streets via correctly placed/designed podium wall or building orientation to eliminate the impression
of a walled community/enclave; locate building uses to eliminate late-night ambient light; assure right
sized units to accommodate tenants of all ages and family configurations; appropriate building materials
color pallet; planning for a children's play facility; and locating bicycle racks.
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The Council stated concerns about the loss of parking spaces for shoppers and transit users and identified
the possible need for a proof of parking agreement. Member Bennett noted that the Comprehensive Plan
embraced mixed use in this district, including commercial/retail and residential, and that a small area plan
was not needed to define allowable uses. However, there was need for more study, design and
information relating to traffic impacts, parking, and utilities including storm and sanitary 'sewer
infrastructure capacity. The Council commended the proponent for 'getting off to a good start and
encouraged the creation of an extraordinary, iconic project.
VIII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS - Mayor Hovland acknowledged the Council's receipt of
various correspondence.
IX. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS—Received
X. MANAGER'S COMMENTS—Received
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at
9:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
e r A. Mangen,City Cle�rll
Minutes approved by Edina City Council,June 19, 2012.
James B. Hovland, Mayor
Video Copy of the June 5, 2012, meeting available.
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