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Home My WebLink About2010-11-01 Council Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL NOVEMBER 1,2010 7:10 P.M. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Bennett, Brindle, Housh, Swenson and Mayor Hovland. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Bennett and seconded by Member Brindle approving the Council consent agenda. Rollcall: Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Housh,Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISTS PRESENTATION Lonni Skrentner, School Board Member and League of Women Voters Member, explained the congressionally sponsored Open World Program brought Moldovan journalists from the former Soviet area to the Untied States to learn of grass roots democracy. She explained the Edina League of Women Voters were the host of these Open World journalists and advised of their schedule. Olesea Fortuna described where Moldava was located, economic conditions, and its form of government. *MINUTES APPROVED — REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 19 2010 AND WORK SESSION OF OCTOBER 19, 2010 Motion made by Member Bennett and seconded by Member Brindle approving the minutes of the regular meeting of October 19,2010,and work session of October 19,2010. Motion carried on rollcall vote—five ayes. *AWARD OF BID — TANDEM AXLE TRUCK FOR PUBLIC WORKS Motion made by Member Bennett and seconded by Member Brindle awarding the bid for tandem axle truck for Public Works to the recommended low bidder,Astleford International Trucks at$80,496.10. Motion carried on rollcall vote—five ayes. *AWARD OF BID—TRUCK DUMP BODY AND SNOW PLOW EQUIPMENT FOR TANDEM AXLE TRUCK FOR PUBLIC WORKS Motion made by Member Bennett and seconded by Member Brindle awarding the bid for truck dump body and snow plow equipment for tandem axle truck for Public Works to the recommended low bidder,Towmaster Equipment,Inc.at$96,852.26. Motion carried on rollcall vote—five ayes. *AWARD OF BID — ONE-TON TRUCK FOR UTILITY DEPARTMENT IN PUBLIC WORKS Motion made by Member Bennett and seconded by Member Brindle awarding the bid for one-ton truck for Utility Department in Public Works to the recommended low bidder, Midway Ford Commercial Fleet and Government Sales at$28,984.49. Motion carried on rollcall vote—five ayes. *AWARD OF BID—TRUCK BODY FOR 1-TON TRUCK FOR UTILITY DEPARTMENT IN PUBLIC WORKS Motion made by Member Bennett and seconded by Member Brindle awarding the bid for truck body for 1-ton truck for Utility Department in Public Works to the recommended low bidder,ABM Equipment&Supply at$33,801.36. Motion carried on rollcall vote—five ayes. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2011-2015 PRESENTED Assistant Finance Director Roggeman presented the 2011-2015 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Mr. Roggeman explained the CIP prioritized the City's capital spending decisions for the next five years. Page 1 Minutes/Edina City Council/November 1. 2010 The City Council noted 2011 CIP projects would be included in the 2011 Operating Budget, and years 2012 to 2015 were a general guide and subject to revision. At the request of the City Council, Mr. Roggeman, Public Works Director/City Engineer Houle, Communications Director Bennerotte, and Edinborough Park Manager Ann Kattreh described anticipated CIP projects and funding sources. Mr. Houle stated that if the Minnesota State Aid Funds were allowed to accumulate until they equaled three times the annual apportionment from the state those funds would be re-distributed to other agencies. He stated that Edina therefore always has projects in the CIP that utilize those funds. It was also noted that Edina's three liquor stores netted about$1 million annually. *RESOLUTION NO. 2010-112 ADOPTED — AUTHORIZING FACSIMILE SIGNATURES Motion made by Member Bennett and seconded by Member Brindle to adopt Resolution No. 2010-112, authorizing use of facsimile signatures by public officials. Motion carried on rollcall vote—five ayes. *RESOLUTION NO. 2010-113 ADOPTED — AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT AGREEMENTS Motion made by Member Bennett and seconded by Member Brindle to adopt Resolution No. 2010-113, authorizing investment agreement. Motion carried on rollcall vote—five ayes. *HEARING DATE SET (NOVEMBER 16. 2010) — FOR PLANNING ITEMS — AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE: 1. NON-CONFORMING USE/ALTERNATE SETBACK STANDARDS: 2. DRIVEWAY WIDTH• AND 3. ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES AND ESTABLISHING A PUD DISTRICT Motion made by Member Bennett and seconded by Member Brindle setting public hearing date of November 16, 2010, for planning items: amendments to Zoning Ordinance: 1. non-conforming use/alternate setback standards; 2.driveway width;and,3.administration and procedures and establishing a PUD district. Motion carried on rollcall vote—five ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-87 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 Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2010-87, accepting various donations. Member Bennett seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Housh,Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. Diana Hedges, 5135 Motor Street,Art Center Director, invited all to the Thursday,Taste of Creativity,4:30- 7:30 p.m.,at the Art Center. *CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WEST 70TH STREET APPROVED Motion made by Member Bennett and seconded by Member Brindle to authorize the Interim City Manager to approve the proposal for construction services for West 701h Street from TH-100 to France Avenue. Motion carried on rollcall vote—five ayes. COMMUNITY COMMENT No one appeared to comment. *CONFIRMATION OF CLAIMS PAID Motion made by Member Bennett and seconded by Member Brindle approving payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated October 21, 2010, and consisting of 26 pages: General Fund $363,530.83; CDBG Fund $46.00; Communications Fund $7,974.44; Police Special Revenue $583.96; City Hall Debt Service $900.00; Working Capital Fund Page 2 Minutes/Edina City Council/November 1, 2010 $9,437.71; Equipment Replacement Fund $4,435.71; Art Center Fund $3,214.80; Golf Dome Fund $439.13; Aquatic Center Fund $98.32; Golf Course Fund $24,897.69; Ice Arena Fund $153,455.03; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $10,385.06; Liquor Fund $191,765.68; Utility Fund $52,795.26; Storm Sewer Fund $518.08; Recycling Fund $37,683.00; PSTF Agency Fund $14,967.11; Payroll Fund $3,219.59; TOTAL $880,347.00 and for approval of payment of claims dated October 28, 2010, and consisting of 30 pages: General Fund $253,968.93; Communications Fund $622.79; Working Capital Fund $440,590.01; Equipment Replacement Fund $59,181.21; Construction Fund $364.65; Art Center Fund $6,743.88; Golf Dome Fund $1,038.68; Aquatic Center Fund $4,080.20; Golf Course Fund $7,901.41; Ice Arena Fund $1,837.72; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $31,162.31; Liquor Fund $133,957.19; Utility Fund $113,481.09; Storm Sewer Fund $116,480.72; Recycling Fund $41.02; PSTF Agency Fund $1,962.32; TOTAL$1,173,414.13. Motion carried on rollcall vote—five ayes. There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Benner te, Communications Director Minutes approved by Edina City Council, November 16, 2010. James B. Hov and, Mayor Video Copy of the November 1, 2010, meeting available. Page 3