HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-10-05 Council Regular Meeting MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
OCTOBER 5, 2010
7:05 P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Bennett, Brindle, Swenson and Mayor Hovland.
Absent at rollcall was Member Housh.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Bennett and seconded by
Member Swenson approving the Council consent agenda with the exceptions of Items IV.D.,
Resolution No. 2010-95 restricting parking along West 58th Street from France to Xerxes; IV.E.,
Resolution No. 2010-95 revising speed limit on West 58th Street from France to Xerxes; and,
IV.L., Resolution 2010-97 approving cooperative construction agreement with MNDOT for
TH169/1494 interchange project.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
YOUTH EXCHANGE RECOGNITION POSTPONED Motion made by Member Brindle, seconded
by Member Swenson, to postpone consideration of Resolution No. 2010-90, welcoming youth
exchange students, to the October 19, 2010, meeting.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
2009 WATER FLUORIDATION QUALITY AWARD PRESENTED Public Works Director/City
Engineer Houle presented the Minnesota Department of Health Award the City received recognizing
Edina's water fluoridation system that had operated at an optimal level for all twelve months of 2009.
AMERICA'S PROMISE AWARD PRESENTED Carolyn Schroeder, 4917 Arden Avenue, president of
the Edina Community Foundation, presented the recently awarded America's Promise Award
recognizing that Edina was one of America's best 100 communities for young people. Ms. Schroeder
recognized Heather Haen Anderson, Executive Director of Edina Connecting With Kids, Julie Rogers
Bascom, Service Learning Coordinator for the Edina Public Schools, Arrie Larsen Manti of the Edina
Chamber of Commerce, and the students not present who also had helped with Edina's application
who had collaborated to make Edina a great community and thanked them for their contribution.
Mayor Hovland thanked those involved, and the Council and audience responded with a round of
applause.
*MINUTES APPROVED — REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2010, AND WORK
SESSIONS OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2010, SEPTEMBER 28 2010, AND JOINT MEETING WITH
THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2010 Motion made by Member Bennett
and seconded by Member Swenson approving the minutes of the regular meeting of
September 21, 2010, and work sessions of September 21, 2010, September 28, 2010, and joint
meeting with Three Rivers Park District of September 29, 2010.
Motion carried on rollcall vote —four ayes.
PUBLIC HEARING HELD — PERMIT TO KEEP MORE THAN THREE ANIMALS APPROVED
Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file.
Police Chief Long presented the application to keep more than three animals at 6529 McCauley Trail
West. He described the unsanitary conditions due to multiple pets found by Solvei Wilmot, Edina
Department of Health, during her August 4, 2010, inspection. The applicants, Dr. and Mrs. Juodis
included with their application for a pet permit letters of support from two medical doctors and two
veterinarians. Chief Long advised that by September 13, 2010, there had been major improvements
to the living conditions and cleanliness of the residence. He noted the city had not received any
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animal-related calls for service at the proponent's residence. Chief Long recommended approval of
the requested permit subject to continued monitoring by the Animal Control Officer on a scheduled
basis. In addition, as pets pass away the proponents shall not replace them to bring the number of
pets into compliance with the ordinance.
The Council acknowledged this was an unusual recommendation given the number of pets and initial
condition of the property. Chief Long explained that typically staff would have recommended denial;
however, in this case the application included letters from the daughter's pediatrician and father's
doctor expressing concern that loss of the pets could result in a significant emotional impact. The
letters also addressed the medical therapeutic benefits provided by the pets. Chief Long stated due to
the medical benefits and concerns, and since there had been no complaints or response to the mailed
notice staff determined to recommend approval in this particular case.
The Council asked questions of Chief Long regarding the importance of continued inspection to
assure the living conditions do not deteriorate. It was indicated this could be a condition of permit
approval and that the City became aware of the situation when asked by Hennepin County Adult
Protection Services to inspect the interior of the home.
Proponent Presentation
Kristin Heebner, attorney with Moss & Barnett, 90 South 7th Street, Suite 4800, Minneapolis,
representing the proponents, introduced the Dr. Edward and Sandra Juodis and Veterinarian Daniel
Shebuski. She stated this was an unusual circumstance given the medical conditions of Dr. Juodis
and his daughter Kathryn Metzger. Ms. Heebner stated the Juodis proposed to sign a letter of attrition
that agreed pets would not be replaced once deceased until the number of pets in the home complied
with Edina's code. She pointed out 13 letters of support had been submitted with no letters submitted
in opposition. Ms. Heebner reviewed the circumstances that resulted in inspection of the home and
advised that all issues had been remedied including training for the animals. She requested that after
hearing testimony from all interested persons, the Council approve the requested permit.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Bennett made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Bennett, approving the permit
application of Edward and Sandra Juodis, 6529 McCauley Trail West, to keep more than three
animals conditioned on providing reasonable, scheduled inspection of the premises and that
once animals were deceased they were not replaced until the number of pets in the household
complied with Edina code.
The Council noted that it had considered 'a similar request previously. However, that application
contained no documentation of support and had a significant history of complaints from neighbors.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING,HELD — NEW INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE APPROVED — PINSTRIPES
Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file.
City Clerk Mangen presented the request of Pinstripes, Inc. for new on-sale intoxicating and Sunday
on-sale liquor licenses at 5849 Gallagher Drive. She advised the application and submittals complied
with code requirements, inspections were in compliance, and staff recommended approval. The
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Council inquired about the timing for alcohol awareness training. Ms. Mangen explained the terms of
licensure and that 75% of the employees had to have completed compliance training within 30 days of
opening.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, approving new on-sale
intoxicating and Sunday on-sale liquor licenses for Pinstripes, Inc., 5849 Gallagher Drive, for a
term beginning October 5, 2010, and ending March 31, 2011.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Dale Schwartz, Pinstripes founder and CEO, stated Pinstripes would offer a sophisticated bowling,
bocce, bistro venue. Mr. Schwartz said they were looking forward to being part of the Edina
community. He added the grand opening and ribbon cutting would be November 18, 2010.
PUBLIC HEARING HELD — NEW INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE APPROVED — MOZZA MIA
Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file.
Ms. Mangen presented the request of Mozza Mia LCC, dba as Mozza Mia, for new on-sale
intoxicating and Sunday on-sale liquor licenses at 3910 West 50th Street. She advised the application
and submittals complied with code requirements and inspections were in compliance.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Bennett, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Bennett, approving new on-sale
intoxicating and Sunday on-sale liquor licenses for Mozza Mia, 3910 West 50th Street, for a
term beginning October 5, 2010 and ending March 31, 2011.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Alan Ackerberg, 4200 Forest Road, St. Louis Park, stated this would be their third restaurant, and
they were thrilled to continue to grow in Edina. He thanked staff for their assistance, reviewed their
pizzeria menu selections, and indicated they would open on November 22, 2010.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT POLICY PRESENTED Mr. Houle presented the City's assessment policy
that was adopted on September 7, 2010, and would apply to each project being considered tonight.
Payback options were to pay the entire balance, partially pay prior to certification, make no payment
so the amount would be certified to the County for collection, or apply for assessment deferral. He
displayed an example of the invoice that was sent to property owners.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD — IMPROVEMENT NOS. A-213, L-43, A-214, AND L-49 Affidavits of
Notice presented and ordered placed on file.
Mr. Houle described the project boundaries and improvements made with the Edina Country Club
neighborhood reconstruction, Improvement Nos. A-213, L-43, A-214 and L-49. He advised that the
project costs for Nos. A-213 and A-214 equaled $15,796,000, and the City's portion was $8,208,900.
Assessments costs for Nos. A-213 and L-43 were $11,466.98 per residential equivalent unit (REU)
compared to the estimated assessment of $11,810 REU. The sanitary sewer services assessment
would be $4,705.15. Assessments costs for Nos. A-214 and L-49 were $15,370.74 REU compared to
the estimated assessment of $16,900 REU. The sanitary sewer services assessment would be
$5,018.96. Mr. Houle displayed a map depicting the two Edina Country Club assessment districts.
The assessment term was for ten years at an interest rate of 5.75%. He referenced communication
received from residents and recommended approval of the two final assessment rolls.
The Council discussed the potential to extend the assessment period beyond ten years. Finance
Director Wallin advised the bonds received in 2008 for the Country Club projects were ten-year
bonds. The bonds would be paid from assessment receipts so the special assessment terms should
coincide with the bonds' term to lessen the possibility of a deficit fund balance. He added the interest
rate was set at 2% over the true interest bond rate of 3.75% because State Statute required the City
levy 105% of the debt requirement in both principle and interest. Mr. Wallin explained that the call
provision for the bonds was six to seven years, so prepayments had to be financed and costs covered
for bond issuance and servicing.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:53 p.m.
Public Testimony
Larry Cheng, 4505 Bruce Avenue, addressed the Council.
David Pearson, 4513 Browndale Avenue, addressed the Council.
Carolyn Schroeder, 4917 Arden Avenue, addressed the Council.
Joyce Mellom, 4506 Arden Avenue, addressed the Council.
Keith Wolf, 4600 Wooddale Avenue, addressed the Council.
Justin Cole, 4503 Bruce Avenue, addressed the Council.
Ralph Tully, 4619 Bruce Avenue, addressed the Council.
Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Bennett, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
The Council discussed the issues raised during public testimony and asked questions of staff. Mr.
Houle stated it was correct that ponding occurred in some sidewalk areas; however, the intent was not
to replace all sidewalks, only correct trip hazards. Areas of cracked concrete curbing would be
replaced by the contractor prior to expiration of the one-year warranty period. Residents were asked
to contact staff if they would like an area inspected to determine if it met the criteria for warranty
repair.
The Council discussed whether additional inspection should be conducted during winter weather to
determine if icing conditions warranted a correction. Mr. Houle indicated that winter inspections could
be made but the question was how to fund corrections since it was not a budgeted item and could not
be assessed at that time. He noted that individual property owners were responsible to maintain and
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shovel sidewalks in front of their property and that would include correction of settlement. City
Attorney Knutson concurred it was the property owner's responsibility to maintain the sidewalks and
advised that the City would not be liable under Chapter 466.
Chad Millner, Short Elliot Henderson, Inc., advised that in some instances the sidewalk panels were
raised and replaced at the same height as existed. If determined to be a one-half inch trip hazard,
that panel was replaced and blended with the abutting panels. If the sidewalk panel was cracked, it
was replaced. Mr. Houle estimated the cost to replace all sidewalks in the project would have
increased costs by $1,000 to $1,500 per home. The Council noted that a Sidewalk Utility would
provide a means to finance this type of sidewalk repair and may warrant future consideration.
With regard to the number of bicycle-related signs from 44th to 50th Streets, Mr. Houle displayed a
picture of the signage and explained the signs were installed in accordance with the Bike Manual;
however, the number could be scaled down. The Council agreed to ask the Bike Edina Task Force
for its recommendation on reduced signage placement.
Following discussion, the Council asked staff to work proactively with residents to inform them of the
process to contact the City's insurance provider if they believed their home was damaged as a result
of the project, options to level sidewalk panels, and for the City Arborist to speak with residents who
were concerned about their trees.
Mr. Wallin clarified that the City's purpose was not to make money on the 2% charged over the bond's
true interest rate, but to avoid a situation of negative arbitrage due to prepayments, bond costs, and
under payments. He noted that the bonds for this project were sold in the market two years ago.
Interim Manager Worthington stated another option was for the resident to finance on the open market
at a more advantageous interest rate and prepay the assessment.
The Council asked staff to inspect the crosswalk brick during the warranty period. Mr. Houle
described the methods used with different plowing blades to reduce damage to curbs and pavers. He
asked residents to inform staff about areas where crosswalk brick was broken.
Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2010-81, levying special
assessments for Country Club Neighborhood Reconstruction Public Improvements A-213 and
L-43. Member Brindle seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Bennett introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2010-93, levying special
assessments for Country Club Neighborhood Reconstruction Public Improvements A-214 and
L-49. Member Swenson seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING HELD — RESOLUTION NO. 2010-82 ADOPTED — MIRROR LAKES
NEIGHBORHOOD RECONSTRUCTI.ON — IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-356 Affidavits of Notice
presented and ordered placed on file.
Mr. Houle described the improvements made with the Mirror Lakes neighborhood reconstruction,
Improvement No. BA-356. He advised that the project costs equaled $765,849.14, and the City's
portion was $376,153.84. Assessments costs were $6,088.99 per REU compared to the estimated
assessment of $9,375.16 per REU, or a 35.5% reduction due to the competitive bidding environment.
He displayed a map identifying the assessment area and stated this assessment would be for a term
of ten years at 5.75% interest. Mr. Houle recommended approval of the final assessment roll.
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Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:37 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Bennett, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Assistant City Engineer Sullivan advised this project was finalized in September, and staff was not
aware of outstanding issues, and residents had been informed that the one-year warranty period was
close to expiring. Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2010-82,
levying special assessments for public improvements. Member Brindle seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING HELD — RESOLUTION NO. 2010-83 ADOPTED — ST. JOHN'S PARK
NEIGHBORHOOD RECONSTRUCTION — IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-357 Affidavits of Notice
presented and ordered placed on file.
Mr. Houle described the project boundaries and improvements made with the St. John's Park
neighborhood reconstruction, Improvement No. BA-357. He advised that the project costs equaled
$1,944,654.69 and the City's portion was $839,135.48. Assessments costs were $6,477.53 per REU
compared to the estimated assessment of $9,300.00 per REU, or a 30.35% reduction. He displayed
a map identifying the assessment area and REU rates to be assessed. He stated this assessment
would be for a term of ten years at 5.75% interest and recommended approval of the final assessment
roll. The Council asked whether there were outstanding issues. Mr. Houle stated two letters had
been received objecting to the cost of the assessments.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:42 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Bennett, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Brindle introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2010-83, levying special
assessments for public improvements. Member Swenson seconded the motion.
The Council noted one letter of objection was due to a financial hardship. Mr. Houle reviewed
available payment options and suggested the resident be referred to the Edina's Resource Center.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING HELD — RESOLUTION NO. 2010-84 ADOPTED — SOUTH GARDEN ESTATES
NEIGHBORHOOD RECONSTRUCTION — IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-358 Affidavits of Notice
presented and ordered placed on file.
Mr. Houle described the project boundaries and improvements made with the South Garden Estates
neighborhood reconstruction, Improvement No. BA-358. He advised that the project costs equaled
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$495,247.48 and the City's portion was $309,088.27. Assessments costs were $5,423.80 per REU
compared to the estimated assessment of $8,931.15 per REU, or a 39.27% reduction. He displayed
a map identifying the assessment area and REU rates to be assessed. Mr. Houle identified a location
where water flowed on the pavement and explained that instead of extending a costly stormwater
pipe, it would be scheduled for more frequent street sweeping. He stated this assessment would be
for a term of ten years at 5.75% interest and recommended approval of the final assessment roll. The
Council asked if there were any outstanding issues with this project. Mr. Houle explained how
residents could report a problem and advised that some areas of cracked concrete curb had been
identified and would be monitored.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:49 p.m.
Public Testimony
Ronald Rich, 7008 West Shore Drive, addressed the Council.
Ms. Worthington explained when the City borrowed money it was anticipated that a certain number of
the assessments would be prepaid. Ms. Worthington said the difficulty with estimating how many
residents will prepay and the City's cost of borrowing was a part of the misunderstanding. She
explained that statute required the City to charge a higher interest rate than borrowed at to cover that
gap.
Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
The Council discussed the issue raised regarding the warranty period and whether it could be
extended, especially for concrete work. Mr. Houle explained that a two-year warranty would increase
the project cost but it was being considered due to concrete issues that occur after a freeze/thaw
cycle. Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2010-84, levying
special assessments for public improvements. Member Bennett seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
*CHANGE ORDER EDINA PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING — IMPROVEMENT PW-1. CONTRACT NO.
4C: SITE CONCRETE Motion made by Member Bennett and seconded by Member Swenson
approving change order for Edina Public Works Building, Improvement PW-1, Contract No. 4C,
site concrete to North Country Concrete.
Motion carried on rollcall vote—four ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 2010-15 ADOPTED — AMENDING SECTION 900 EDINA LIQUOR CODE Chief
Long commented on the need to clarify the criteria to approve an event manager, officer training, and
assumption of liability. Ms. Worthington concurred that the Police Chief should not have to evaluate
the credentials of the person designated as manager, and the liability of that position should rest with
the applicant, not the City.
Following discussion of the ordinance language, Council consensus was reached to make the
following revisions to indicate: Section 900.09, Section 3, Subd. 6, Temporary Licenses: "In addition
to the requirements of Subd. 1 of this Subsection, no more than two such licenses shall be issued to
the same organization or corporation for any one location with at least 30 days between issue dates.
Each license shall be issued for not more than two consecutive days." Section 900.13, Section 4,
Subd. 3, Manager: "The premises shall be under the direct supervision of a manager designated by
the applicant in the application." Section 900.13, Section 4, Subd. 4: "That applicant shall provide, at
the applicant's expense, policing of the licensed premises either by off-duty Edina City police officers
or a security company approved by the Police Department."
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Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, to waive Second Reading
adopting Ordinance No. 2010-15, amending the Edina City code concerning liquor, as revised.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
NINE MILE CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL DISCUSSION Park and Recreation Director Keprios asked
the Council to determine a process for consideration of the Nine Mile Creek regional trail and whether
a single public hearing should be scheduled for a future Council meeting. He advised that the Park
Board would consider the matter at its October 12, 2010, meeting and informally accept testimony of
the public. Attorney Knutson advised that the Council had discretion to direct the Park Board whether
or not to receive public comment. The Council determined to allow this discretion to the Park Board
Chair. The Council cautioned that if comment was taken, each speaker should be deemed to speak
only for him or her self. It was suggested that representatives of Three Rivers Park District, Nine Mile
Creek Watershed District, and Bonestroo also be in attendance.
The Council also discussed available dates to set a single public hearing that allowed the Park Board
the ability to hold a second meeting to draft its recommendation. Member Swenson made a motion,
seconded by Member Brindle, setting a public hearing on December 7, 2010, on the proposed
Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
The Council discussed whether a recommendation should be requested from the Edina
Transportation Commission (ETC) since one segment was a roadside route. Mr. Keprios stated he
would ask the Park Board to indicate whether it would benefit from an ETC recommendation.
*RESOLUTION NO. 2010-86 ADOPTED — AUTHORIZING SAFE & SOBER GRANT AGREEMENT
Motion made by Member Bennett and seconded by Member Swenson to adopt Resolution No.
2010-86, authorizing execution of Safe and Sober Grant Agreement.
Motion carried on rollcall vote—four ayes.
RESOLUTION NOS. 2010-94 AND 2010-95 ADOPTED— RESTRICTING PARKING AND REVISING
SPEED LIMIT ALONG WEST 58 STREET FROM FRANCE TO XERXES The Council discussed
the challenges of configuring parking restrictions and on-street bike lanes and considered whether a
"walkable zone" with lowered speed limits, should be created around this and other parks to assure
pedestrian and bicycle safety. It was indicated that high "walkability" scores for residential properties
also increased value. Mr. Houle reviewed the widths of bike trails that shared roadways and
explained the intent was to lower speed in areas of on-street bike lanes on this MSA roadway.
The Council considered whether action should be postponed to allow time to research creating a
"walkable zone" or if these actions should be taken so it could be determined whether they were
effective. Members Bennett and Brindle requested that a joint work session with staff and the ETC
should be held to discuss the option of a "walkable zone" to increase pedestrian and bicycle safety.
Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2010-94, relating to
parking restrictions on West 58th Street from France Avenue to Xerxes Avenue and No. 2010-
95, reducing the speed limit on West 58th Street between France Avenue and Xerxes Avenue.
Member Bennett seconded the motion.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
*HEARING DATE SET (OCTOBER 19, 2010) PLANNING ITEMS Motion made by Member
Bennett and seconded by Member Swenson setting public hearing date of October 19, 2010,
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for 1. Final Development Plan, Velmeir Companies, CVS Pharmacy, 6905 York Avenue; and, 2.
Preliminary Development Plan and Preliminary Rezoning, YMCA, 7355 York Avenue.
Motion carried on rollcall vote —four ayes.
*RESOLUTION NO. 2010-89 ADOPTED — APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR GENERAL
ELECTION Motion made by Member Bennett and seconded by Member Swenson to adopt
Resolution No. 2010-89, appointing general election judges for the November 2, 2010, general
election.
Motion carried on rollcall vote—four ayes.
*RESOLUTION NO. 2010-92 ADOPTED—AUTHORIZING FACSIMILE SIGNATURES Motion made
by Member Bennett and seconded by Member Swenson to adopt Resolution No. 2010-92,
authorizing use of facsimile signatures by public officials.
Motion carried on rollcall vote—four ayes.
*RESOLUTION NO. 2010-91 ADOPTED — SETTING INTERIM CITY MANAGER SALARY Motion
made by Member Bennett and seconded by Member Swenson to adopt Resolution No. 2010-
91, establishing the salary for Interim City Manager.
Motion carried on rollcall vote—four ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-85 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. 2010-85 accepting various
donations. Member Brindle seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
*RESOLUTION NO. 2010-96 ADOPTED — APPROVING MASTER UTILITY AGREEMENT WITH
MNDOT FOR TH169/1494 INTERCHANGE PROJECT Motion made by Member Bennett and
seconded by Member Swenson to adopt Resolution No. 2010-96, approving master utility
agreement with Mn/DOT for TH169/1494 interchange project S.P. 2776-03.
Motion carried on rollcall vote—four ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-97 ADOPTED — APPROVING COOPERATIVE CONSTRUCTION
AGREEMENT WITH MN/DOT FOR TH169/1494 INTERCHANGE PROJECT Mr. Houle presented the
revised cooperative construction agreement with Mn/DOT for the TH169 and 1494 interchange project
and noted the revisions made by legal counsel to assure Mn/DOT project change orders would not
impact the City's contribution and to reflect that improvements to Valley View Road would be
considered by Mn/DOT in the future. Member Brindle introduced and moved adoption of
Resolution No. 2010-97, approving cooperative construction agreement with Mn/DOT for
TH169/1494 interchange project S.P. 2776-03. Member Swenson seconded the motion.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Scott Peterson, Mn/DOT Area Engineer, advised that the best value bid was submitted by McCrossan
& Kramer at $125 million. He reviewed the anticipated time table and process that would be used.
Mr. Houle stated that Cemstone requested to create a batch plant south of the public safety training
facility so staff may be able to negotiate positive tradeoffs for this two to three year lease.
*AMENDMENT TO FINAL PLAN APPROVED — INTERLACHEN MAINTENANCE FACILITY Motion
made by Member Bennett and seconded by Member Swenson approving an amendment to the
final plan, Interlachen Maintenance Facility.
Motion carried on rollcall vote—four ayes.
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COMMUNITY COMMENT
No one appeared to comment.
*CONFIRMATION OF CLAIMS PAID Motion made by Member Bennett and seconded by
Member Swenson approving payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check
Register dated September 23, 2010, and consisting of 35 pages: General Fund $481,324.70;
Communications Fund $4,596.31; Police Special Revenue $2,882.63; Working Capital Fund
$950,489.09; Equipment Replacement Fund $77,118.34; Art Center Fund $3,265.67; Golf Dome
Fund $1,226.22; Aquatic Center Fund $5,727.17; Golf Course Fund $96,244.63; Ice Arena Fund
$12,853.22; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $45,615.40; Liquor Fund $198,336.57; Utility
Fund $187,170.15; Storm Sewer Fund $269,615.23; PSTF Agency Fund $3,248.59; Payroll Fund
$4,997.74; TOTAL $2,344,711.66 and for approval of payment of claims dated September 30,
2010, and consisting of 30 pages: General Fund $56,540.02; Communications Fund $5,141.10;
Police Special Revenue $614.96; Working Capital Fund $72,680.41; Equipment Replacement
Fund $20,231.73; Art Center Fund $14,888.34; Aquatic Center Fund $2,231.03; Golf Course
Fund $19,911.92; Ice Arena Fund $749.15; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $26,662.62;
Liquor Fund $164,612.78; Utility Fund $64,523.34; Storm Sewer Fund $100,893.74; Recycling
Fund $32.57; PSTF Agency Fund $12,423.58; TOTAL $562,137.29.
Motion carried on rollcall vote—four ayes.
INTERIM MANAGER WORTHINGTON ACKNOWLEDGED. The Council acknowledged Interim
Manager Worthington's last meeting, extended its appreciation, and wished her the best in her new
position with Ramsey County. Those present responded with a round of applause. Ms. Worthington
indicated it had been an honor to serve Edina and that it had a wonderful staff.
STUDY SESSION CANCELLED Council consensus was reached to cancel the October 26, 2010,
study session.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, May r Hovland declared the meeting
adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, C/
De a ngen, City CI r
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, October 19, 2010.
James B. Hovland, Mayor
Video Copy of the October 5, 2010, meeting available.
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