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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-11-06 City Council Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL NOVEMBER 6, 2019 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. 11. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland. Absent: None. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED AS PRESENTED Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, to approve the meeting agenda as presented. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. V.A. COMMUNITY COMMENT Clare Hahneman, 5725 Bernard Place, addressed the Council. Phillip Sussman, 5728 Dale Avenue, addressed the Council. Roberta Castellano, 4854 France Avenue South, addressed the Council. V.B. CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS Manager Neal responded to past Community Comments. VI. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED AS PRESENTED Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, approving the consent agenda, as follows: VI.A. Approve minutes of the October 15, 2019, Work Session and Regular Meeting VI.B. Approve payment claims for Check Register Claims Pre-List dated October 17-October 31, 2019 totaling $5,830,586.73 and Electronic Payment Register dated October 17-October 31, 2019 totaling $390,551.45 VI.C. Adopt Ordinance No. 2019-14; Amending Chapters 2 and 24 of the Edina City Code Concerning Permits for Municipal Parking Facilities VI.D. Approve 50th and France Shared Trash Facility License Agreements VI.E. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Arena Water Heaters, Cities I Plumbing, $28,950 VI.F. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-93; Accepting Police Body-Worn Camera Grant VI.G. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-97; Approving Grant Agreement between the Metropolitan Council and the City of Edina for Sewer Rehabilitation Work Page 1 Minutes/Edina City Council/November 6, 2019 VI.H. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-98; Setting Public Improvement Hearings for West 58th Street, Prospect Knolls A, Melody Lake A and Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction VII. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-99; Approving Parking Restrictions VI.J. Approve Change Order for Contract ENG 19-19 Yorktown Park Sanitary Sewer Extension VI.K. Response to Petition Requesting Sidewalk on France Avenue VI.L. Approve Traffic Safety Report of September 24, 2019 VI.M. Approve New On-Sale Wine and 3.2 On-Sale Beer Liquor License for DeLeo Brothers Pizza LLC dba DeLeo Bros Pizza VI.N. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Edina TV Cable Playback Equipment, Alpha Video, $63,266 VI.O. Agreement between the City of Edina and the City of Richfield for Dispatch Services VIP. Approve League of Minnesota Cities Annual Membership Dues Rol!call: Anderson, Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VII. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS The Council suggested inviting the girls' tennis, boys' soccer, and girls' cross-country teams to a future meeting to recognize their recent State Championships. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD — Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file. VIII.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-96, CANCELLING DEFERMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND APPROVING REASSESSMENTS — ADOPTED City Assessor Wilson stated a special assessment deferment for the owner of 6025 York Avenue South was adopted by the City Council in 2015. The deferment terminated in the event of a sale or transfer of the property as the current owners of 6025 York Avenue acquired the property through a Sheriffs Certificate on August 28, 2018. The deferred assessment remains unpaid. Hennepin County required cancellation of the deferred assessment and reassessment of the original levy amount to allow the special assessment payments to be collected along with the property taxes beginning in 2020. The Council confirmed the repayment period for the reassessed amount. Mr. Wilson stated the original repayment period of 15 years and 3.74 percent interest rate would apply. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:22 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, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. Page 2 Minutes/Edina City Council/November 6. 2019 Member Staunton introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2019-96 cancelling deferment of special assessments and approving reassessment. Member Brindle seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VIII.B. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-100 AND ORDINANCE NO. 2019-17; PRELIMINARY REZONING FROM PID, PLANNING INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO PUD, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN AT 4100 WEST 76TH STREET FOR AEON — ADOPTED Community Development Director Teague stated the Council was asked to consider a redevelopment proposal to tear down the existing vacant 17,235-square foot recording studio on the site and build a 4-story, 70-unit affordable housing project. The project would contain underground and surface parking stalls. This development would be 100% affordable and serve primarily families. Over half of the units would be affordable at 50% Area Median Income (AMI), making it affordable to a family of 4 with an annual income at or below $50,000. The remaining units would be at or below 60% AMI. He stated on October 10, 2019, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the requests. He spoke about the site plan design that focused around key elements of the design experience guidelines that included a north-south pedestrian bike connection along the east lot line, preservation of mature trees on site, and the building would be set back further from the street for underground parking. Mr. Teague reviewed proposed parking and traffic study conducted that showed the plan would be adequate with no roadway improvements needed then reviewed the primary issue that the proposed PUD zoning was consistent with the Greater Southdale District Plan and within the density guidelines that included a significant amount of public realm. He reviewed the proposed conditions of approval for consideration at final rezoning that included storm water ponding, building reconfiguration for surface parking in front, enhanced landscaping, and provide a catalyst for other development. Aubrie Gould, AEON, outlined her client's goals to provide affordable housing for the community in perpetuity. She explained the project in more detail with rent compositions of $722-$1,125 compared to current market rates of $1,397 then said future residents would have connections to amenities which had increased the walk score of the project. She spoke about while the project may not be meeting all quantities' thresholds it included desired experiences such as publicly accessible spaces and public realm, a plan for public art, pedestrian paths through the site for connections into nearby neighborhoods, building glass to provide connections between neighborhoods, stormwater management that provided a rainwater garden, walkability for neighborhoods of activity with a potential for transit stop. Ms. Gould noted that over 70% of project funding was in place prior to finalization of guidelines. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. Public Testimony Hope Melton, 4825 Valley View Road, addressed the Council. Arnie Bigbee, 7621 Edinborough Way, #2110, addressed the Council. Steve Brown, 5528 Halifax Lane, addressed the Council. Page 3 Minutes/Edina City Council/November 6, 2019 Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. The Council asked questions regarding sustainability such as solar roof, green space and rain gardens then asked about location of required additional 10 parking stalls. Ms. Gould responded no solar roof was proposed but was intending to include electric charging stations within the garage and other green community efforts. The Council referred to past project approvals with less parking than required by ordinance and concerns about lack of parking beginning to occur then stressed the importance of proof of parking for items such as boats. Ms. Gould explained the project included 64 stalls underneath and 12 proof of parking for a total of 76 stalls which was a 1:1 parking ratio. The Council asked about design guidelines status at the time of property purchase and asked about staffs recommendation to consider certain conditions instead of requiring. Mr. Teague explained the guidelines were being developed at the time of purchase in October 2018, but the detail level was not in place then explained that due to affordability components of the project consideration of items would provide the applicant better direction for completion by final plat approval. Member Staunton made a motion to grant Second Reading adopting Ordinance No. 2019-17 amending the Zoning Ordinance to establish the PUD- I 9, Planned Unit Development-18 Zoning District and introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2019-100 Approving Preliminary Rezoning From PID, Planned Industrial District To PUD- I 9, Planned Unit Development — 19, including Preliminary Development Plan for Aeon at 4100 West 76th Street subject to the following conditions: I. The Final Development Plan must be generally consistent with approved Preliminary Development Plans dated August 30, 2019. 2. Compliance with all the conditions outlined in the director of engineering's memo dated October 15, 2019. 3. Compliance with all the conditions outlined in the fire marshal and building official memo dated October 2, 2019. 4. The Final Landscape Plan must meet all minimum landscaping requirements per Chapter 36 of the Zoning Ordinance. 5. The Final Lighting Plan must meet all minimum landscaping requirements per Chapter 36 of the Zoning Ordinance. 6. Final Rezoning is subject to approval of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment establishing the PUD-19, Planned Unit Development-19 District on this site. 7. Submit a copy of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District permit prior to issuance of a building permit. The City may require revisions to the approved plans to meet the district's requirements. 8. A Site Improvement Performance Agreement is required at the time of Final Approval. 9. Compliance with the Spack Traffic Study recommendations. 10. A performance bond, letter-of-credit, or cash deposit must be submitted for one and one-half times the cost amount for completing the required landscaping, screening, or erosion control measures at the time of the first building permit. Page 4 Minutes/Edina City Council/November 6, 2019 I I. Dedication of the I 8-foot easement over the pedestrian sidewalk prior to certificate of occupancy for the building. 12. The north-south bike/pedestrian path shall be 8 feet wide. 13. Consideration of the changes recommended by Mic Johnson, AFO for inclusion in the Final Development Plans. 14. Consideration of the sustainability recommendations of the City's sustainability manager prior to Final Development Plan. Member Fischer seconded the motion. The Council complimented the applicant on a great project then shared comments about built- form being treated differently but instead wanted to create a project that would not be seen differently. The Council indicated that while design experience requirements had not been finalized when applied, the applicant had worked to adhere to them. The Council encouraged the applicant to relocate the front parking if possible or better screen if not and that partial stone would be acceptable as the 30-foot building already created street rooms, which was important. The Council suggested a rooftop solar garden and liked the pedestrian bike path. The Council complimented the applicant for providing a wonderful affordable housing opportunity for the community, shared comments about treating a non-profit equally, and thanked the applicant for inclusion of public art commemorating the history of the recording studio. The Council also complimented the applicant on the landscaping and creation of activity. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. IX. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS IX.A. RECOMMENDATION FOR CITY FACILITY ARTWORK AND DECOR TO REFLECT DIVERSITY OF RACE AND CULTURE — APPROVED Race and Equity Coordinator Lee thanked the members of the Arts & Culture Commission and Heritage Preservation Commission, the Human Rights & Relations Commission who were charged to review and recommend how the artwork and decor reflects diversity of race and culture in City of Edina facilities. The attention of the cross-commission was to explore the feel and look of two locations in City Hall, the Mayor's Conference Room and entryway/atrium and the Art & Decor Guidelines were shared. She said the initiative would create a standard on how to implement the plan moving forward. The Council suggested including photographs of City activities and said it liked the notion but somewhat disagreed on the concept of the entryway being cold or sterile. The Council spoke about maintaining the architectural integrity, lifespan of art, and how Council would be included in location decisions. Ms. Lee said the rubric would include future elements to ensure accurate representation and feel in Edina and would provide the Council the opportunity for approval on input and location and said while lifespan had not been decided, could be included as well. The Council spoke about how potential building remodeling should coincide with this effort and was long overdue then thanked the Commissioners for their work. Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, to approve the recommendation for the Human Rights and Relations Commission, Arts and Culture Commission, and Heritage Preservation Commission to create a rubric to assess how artwork and decor reflects the diversity of race and culture in City facilities. Page 5 Minutes/Edina City Council/November 6, 2019 Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, 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. TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 2. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 3. HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION, SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 Informational; no action required. XI. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE — Received XII. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS — Received The Council shared comments on the recent school board election and the Mayor's letter to the editor in the Star Tribune on October 31. XIII. MANAGER'S COMMENTS — Received XIII.A. Q3 QUARTERLY BUSINESS REPORT Mr. Neal provided a summary of the 2019 Quarter 3 update for the Budget Work Plan, the Q3 Quarterly Finance Report and Race & Equity Work Plan. 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 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Minutes approved by Edina City Council, November 19, 20 Video Copy of the November 6, 2019, meeting available. , City Clerk ames B. ovland, Page 6