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Home My WebLink About2019-09-17 City Council Regular MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL SEPTEMBER 17, 2019 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 111. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Hovland. Absent: Councilmember Staunton. ►V. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED AS PRESENTED Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Anderson, to approve the meeting agenda as presented. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Hovland Motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT Floyd Grabiel, 7510 Cahill Road, #312B, addressed the Council. Albert Alexander, 6300 Gleason Road, addressed the Council. Roberta Castellano, 4854 France Avenue South, addressed the Council. Nikki Williams, 3915 Morningside Road, addressed the Council. Frank Lorenz, 7151 York Avenue South, addressed the Council. V.A. CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS There were no community comments from the previous meeting. VI. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED AS PRESENTED Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, approving the consent agenda as presented: VI.A. Approve minutes of the September 4, 2019, Work Session and Regular Meeting VI.B. Approve payment claims for Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated 09.05.19-09.12.19 Total $2,302,886.84 Electronic Payment Register Dated 09.05.19-09.12.19 Total $290,612.82 VI.C. Set December 3, 2019, as the Public Hearing Date for the 2020 Levy and Budget VI.D. Approve Lease Renewal with Verizon at 6250 Tracy Avenue VI.E. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Forslin Drive and Hansen Road Intersection Improvements, Pember Companies, Inc. $62,309.45 VI.F. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Nine Mile Creek Watershed District for Water Resource Protection and Improvement Project Implementation VI.G. Approve Out-of-State Travel for Mayor Hovland Rollcall: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Hovland Page 1 Minutes/Edina City Council/September 17. 2019 Motion carried. VII. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS VII.A. 2019 IMAGES OF EDINA PHOTO CONTEST — PRESENTED Graphic Designer Laux shared that since 2004, residents and employees in Edina were encouraged to submit their favorite photos taken over the past year in the community. Photos were judged on subject matter, composition, clarity, depth of field, lighting, quality of color or black and white, artistry and drama, degree of difficulty, Edina relevance, and overall impact. She stated 61 photos were submitted this year then announced the winners of the 2019 Images of Edina Contest: Business — "Taking Flight" by Lisa Rose; People — "Basketball at Cornelia Field Day" by Molly Andresen; Activities & Events — "The Night Before the Parade" by Kim Ritten; Places in Edina — "Fall Meets Winter" by Kayla Maring; Plants & Animals — "Morning Rays — Edina" by Venkateshkumar Murugesan; Readers' Choice — "Photos from Home" by Shane McCartney; then announced "Best in Show" winner as "Basketball at Cornelia Field Day" by Molly Andresen. The Council congratulated everyone for their photo submittals. DECLARING SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2019, CONSTITUTION WEEK— PROCLAIMED Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Anderson, approving the Proclamation recognizing Women's Suffrage Ratification Centennial Day. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Hovland Motion carried. The Council presented the Proclamation to Sarah Patzloff, Monument Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, who shared the importance of this first day of Constitution Week as declared by President Eisenhower that recognized the Constitution's promise to maintain liberties, freedom, and everyone's inalienable rights. VII.C. LOCAL BUSINESS SUPPORT OF BREASTFEEDING WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE — RECOGNIZED Public Health Administrator for City of Bloomington Public Health Paulsen stated in 2017 Bloomington's Public Health Division was recognized as a Breastfeeding Friendly Health Department by the Minnesota Health Department. Part of that designation included the responsibility to promote breastfeeding friendly workplaces in the community so Public Health staff designed and implemented a campaign of recognition that took place in Edina, Bloomington, and Richfield. She said nominees supported new moms returning to work as companies who recognize the important impacts of breastfeeding and returning to work as a difficult time for women with infants and thanked them for supporting their employees, which made a difference for both babies and businesses. She announced Casa de Corazon and Especially for Children were chosen to be recognized as supportive of breastfeeding women in the workplace as well as Bloomington Public Health for winning the public places award. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD — Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file. VIII.A. PUBLIC HEARING OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT AND PLATTING AN EXISTING OUTLOT AT OAK LANE — POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 15, 2019 Community Development Director Teague stated the applicant for the preliminary and final plat for platting an existing outlot at Oak Lane had requested postponement of the public hearing to allow more time to create the final plat and address access to the site. Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to postpone the public hearing until October 15, 2019. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Hovland Motion carried. VIII.B. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-72: REQUEST TO KEEP MORE THAN THREE PETS — ADOPTED Page 2 Minutes/Edina City Council/September 17, 2019 Animal Control Officer Hunter stated a request was submitted from Barb Wendt and Larry Lomax, 5516 Park Place, who wished to adopt another dog. They currently had one dog and two cats which was the maximum number of pets allowed without approval. Staff followed Ordinance requirements of neighbor notification within a 200-foot radius of the home to inform them of the public hearing and shared correspondences received from neighbors in support of the request. He said staff had no concerns with the additional pet and recommended approval. Barb Wendt and Larry Lomax, 5516 Park Place, explained they had two indoor cats and one 9-year old dog and were requesting to add their niece's dog to their home as they were being relocated to Australia and could not take the pet. They explained that their neighbors were supportive of the request as they were responsible dog owners and would continue to do so. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared. Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Hovland Motion carried. Member Fischer introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2019-72 approving a permit for more than three dogs or cats in a home at 5516 Park Place based on findings of fact. Member Brindle seconded the motion. The Council thanked the applicants for their work presenting and gathering support from the neighborhood. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Hovland Motion carried. IX REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS IX.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-71; ADOPTING PROPOSED BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING THE PROPOSED TAX LEVY PAYABLE IN 2020 — ADOPTED Finance Director Uram explained Statute required the City adopt a proposed budget and levy and certify the proposed budget and levy to the Hennepin County auditor by September 30 to prepare and send parcel specific notices between November 11-24, 2019 and certify the final property tax levy by December. He said the proposed resolution set the maximum proposed 2020 tax levies at $39,467,543 and said the HRA would also consider adopting a tax levy of $192,000 under separate resolution at its meeting on September 26, 2019. He shared the biennial budget process that included the CIP levy with the CIP next year then reviewed the budget timeline. Assistant City Manager Schaefer explained the strategic policy and implementation level that set the long- term strategy and vision for the future and created the workplan-driven that included a number of projects, then outlined the four broad budget goals of a strong foundation, livable city, reliable services, and being better together. Mr. Uram explained the total budget of $130 million included enterprise funds and governmental funds with a focus on the general fund that totaled $46 million. He shared about the City's strong market values and tax increases that had been relatively stable since 2015 then commented on the City's current debt and AAA rating that helped keep interest costs low. Mr. Neal explained how every budget continued unique drivers for levy increases then shared the property tax distribution of only 21% of the total tax dollar for property owners and a total tax levy of 6% proposed Page 3 Minutes/Edina City Council/September 17, 2019 increase over 2019 for both 2020 and 2021. He outlined the general fund tax levy of $32 million, debt service of $4.6 million, and construction fund of $2.8 million then spoke about the importance of budget explanation for residents. Mr. Neal outlined increases for future capital reinvestment in parks, recreational facilities, buildings, and the goal to continue levies in place. He explained the new service to inspect and license rental residential property, increase public safety staff in police and fire, mass replacement of City's emergency response fleet, and plan for connected and sustainable community such as organic recyclable materials at curbside, foster inclusive and engaged community through continued funding on City's racial equity and inclusion plan, and the purchase and implementation of body worn cameras for police. He shared the City was a recipient of a SAFER grant for $961,000 over three years for hiring of new firefighters and said staff would be analyzing the parameters of grant acceptance for Council consideration at an upcoming meeting. Mr. Uram spoke about estimated levy impacts and tax rate that would increase less than half a percent that totaled an annual increase less than $2. He shared the HRA levy increase of $192,000 was less than $8 per year and would be considered at the September 26, 2019 HRA meeting, then reviewed the budget timeline. The Council spoke about how 80% of scheduled debt would be paid off in the next 10 years and staff's recommendation to set the preliminary levy at an increase of 5.95% then inquired about the missing reference of proposed fire stations. Mr. Neal explained proposed stations would be included in the upcoming CIP next year. The Council commented on the goal of implementing the smallest levy increase possible and how the greatest portion of the annual budget was due to staff salaries and benefits and how workplan drove the budget. The Council thanked staff for the good job matching goals to the budget and noted continued budget analysis would occur between now and December for further budget decreases. Member Brindle introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2019-71, adopting the proposed budget for the City of Edina for Year 2020 and establishing the proposed tax levy payable in 2020 at 5.95 percent. Member Fischer seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Hovland Motion carried. X CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS X.A. CORRESPONDENCE - Received Mayor Hovland acknowledged the Council's receipt of various correspondence. X.B. MINUTES — Received I. COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION, MAY 13 AND JUNE 10, 2019 2. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION, AUGUST 13, 2019 Informational; no action required. XI. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE — Received XII. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS — Received XIII. MANAGER'S COMMENTS — Received XIV. CITY COUNCIL UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS — Received XV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Page 4 Minutes/Edina City Cou 'I/September 17. 2019 City Clerk Respectfully submitted, Minutes approved by Edina City Council, October I, 2019. Video Copy of the September 17, 2019, meeting available. James Hovland, May Page 5