HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-02-01 Council Regular Meeting MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
FEBRUARY 1, 2010
7:02 P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Bennett, Brindle, Housh, Swenson and Mayor
Hovland.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Housh and seconded by
Member Bennett approving the Council Consent Agenda as presented.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Housh, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
*MINUTES APPROVED — REGULAR_MEETING OF JANUARY 19, 2010. AND WORK SESSION
OF JANUARY 19, 2010 Motion made by Member Housh and seconded by Member Bennett
approving the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 19, 2010, and Work Session of
January 19, 2010.
Motion carried on rollcall vote—five ayes.
*AWARD OF BID — GOLF CARS BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE Motion made by Member Housh
and seconded by Member Bennett awarding the bid for golf cars, Braemar Golf Course, to
the recommended low bidder, Versatile Vehicles, Inc. at$140,525.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote —five ayes.
TOWN HALL MEETING SCHEDULED City Manager Hughes reviewed the dates of the last two
town hall meetings that were held on the fourth Tuesday of the month, noting the date of March 23,
2010, would be six months following the last town hall meeting. The Council discussed availability
and the desired meeting format. Council consensus was reached to follow the same format as the
last town hall meeting with direction from Mayor Hovland should one topic become predominate,
and to schedule a town hall meeting on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at the Senior Center from 10:00
a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
BOARD, COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MEMBERS APPOINTED Mayor Hovland referenced
the Council's recommendations for appointment as detailed in the staff report and indicated the
Zoning Board of Appeal appointment would be handled at a future date. Member Brindle made a
motion, seconded by Member Swenson, confirming the Mayor's appointments to various
advisory boards, committees and commissions as follows: Art Center Board-Steven E.
Carlson; Board of Appeals & Equalization-Michael Friedberg; Edina Community Health
Committee-Kumar Belani and Carolyn Peterson; Heritage Preservation Board-Claudia Carr,
Colleen Curran, and Ross Davis; Human Rights & Relations Commission-Damaria Moore;
Park Board-Ellen Jones and Louise Segreto; and Edina Transportation Commission-Josh
Sprague, Nathan Franzen and Paul Nelson. All appointments are for three-year terms
ending February 1, 2013.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Housh, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Mr. Hughes noted the City's ordinance indicated new appointees took office at the March meeting;
however, there were many meetings scheduled in February. Council consensus was reached that
new appointees would take office at the March meeting and were welcomed to attend February
meetings. The Council thanked candidates who made application for appointment, noting they
were highly qualified and it was difficult to choose among them.
*HEARING DATE SET (FEBRUARY 16, 2010) — COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN
AMENDMENT, PRELIMINARY REZONING, PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
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PRELIMINARY PLAT THE WATERS SENIOR LIVING OF EDINA 6200 COLONIAL WAY
Motion made by Member Housh and seconded by Member Bennett setting public hearing
date of February 16, 2010, for consideration of comprehensive guide plan amendment,
preliminary rezoning, preliminary development plan, and preliminary plat for The Waters
Senior Living of Edina, 6200 Colonial Way.
Motion carried on rollcall vote—five ayes.
*RESOLUTION NO. 2010-18 ADOPTED — APPROVING LOT DIVISION 5500/5504 HALIFAX
LANE, TONY GIANNAKAKIS Motion made by Member Housh and seconded by Member
Bennett to adopt Resolution No. 2010-18, approving lot division of 5500 and 5504 Halifax
Lane, Tony Giannakakis.
Motion carried on rollcall vote —five ayes.
*HEARING DATE SET (MARCH 2 2010) — NEW INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE Motion
made by Member Housh and seconded by Member Bennett setting public hearing date of
March 2, 2010, for consideration of an intoxicating on-sale liquor license for Raku Japanese
Restaurant.
Motion carried on rollcall vote—five ayes.
*ASSISTANT WEED INSPECTOR APPOINTED Motion made by Member Housh and
seconded by Member Bennett to appoint Vince Cockriel, Park Superintendent, as Assistant
Weed Inspector for calendar year 2010.
Motion carried on rollcall vote—five ayes.
COMMUNITY COMMENT
No one appeared to comment.
*CONFIRMATION OF CLAIMS PAID Motion made by Member Housh and seconded by
Member Bennett approving payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check
Register dated January 21, 2010, and consisting of 34 pages: General Fund $135,609.88;
Communications Fund $600.76; Working Capital Fund $18,999.39; Art Center Fund
$12,888.54; Golf Dome Fund $17,691.73; Aquatic Center Fund $39.23; Golf Course Fund
$8,042.89; Ice Arena Fund $18,330.91; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $47,930.69;
Liquor Fund $175,747.92; Utility Fund $57,100.90; Storm Sewer Fund $3,548.45; PSTF
Agency Fund $2,036.74; TOTAL $498,568.03 and for approval of payment of claims dated
January 28, 2010, and consisting of 28 pages: General Fund $551,484.34; Communications
Fund $1,234.98; Police Special Revenue $175.86; Working Capital Fund $1,660,397.48; Art
Center Fund $3,537.03; Golf Dome Fund $1,042.50; Aquatic Center Fund $264.37; Golf
Course Fund $5,348.22; Ice Arena Fund $239.07; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund
$33,342.45; Liquor Fund $169,533.03; Utility Fund $84,680.90; Storm Sewer Fund $31,798.58;
PSTF Agency Fund..$2,726.38; TOTAL $2,545.805.19.
Motion carried on rollcall vote—five ayes.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting
adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, t A
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tat M. Timm, Deputy City Clerk
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, February 16, 2010.
Video Copy of the February 1, 2010, meeting available. James D. Hovland, Mayor
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