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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06-16 City Council Regular MinutesPage 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL VIRTUAL MEETING JUNE 16, 2020 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and stated the meeting was being held remotely in compliance with Governor Walz’ Stay at Home Order then shared the procedure for public hearing and community comment. II. 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 Brindle, to approve the meeting agenda as presented. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT Jennifer Brandt, 5708 Creek Valley Road, addressed the Council. Fred Kellett, 5805 Creek Valley Road, addressed the Council. Andrew Brown, 5512 Park Place, addressed the Council. Gilbert Robles, 6805 Southdale Road, addressed the Council. V.A. CITY MANAGER’S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS Manager Neal shared no Community Comments were made at the last meeting. VI. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED AS PRESENTED Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, approving the consent agenda as presented: VI.A. Approve minutes of the Emergency May 29, 31, and June 1 Worksession, Regular and Closed June 2, 2020, Meetings VI.B. Approve payment claims for Check Register Claims Pre-List dated June 4-11, 2020, totaling $1,850,210.99 and Credit Card Transactions from March 26-April 27, 2020, totaling $37,731.58 VI.C. Approve Agreement with Nine Mile Creek Watershed District to Develop Lake Level Management Plans for Arrowhead and Indianhead Lakes VI.D. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-68; Resolution Accepting Ownership of Underground Utilities, Streets and Sidewalks VI.E. Request for Purchase; awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, 2020 Sidewalk Improvements, Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc., for $195,431.00 VI.F. Request for Purchase; awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, 50th and France Paver Replacements, Pember Construction $100,571.00 Minutes/Edina City Council/June 16, 2020 Page 2 VI.G. Request for Purchase; awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Edinborough Park Asset and Energy Management Plan, Collaborative Design Group for $48,850 VI.H. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-61; Authorizing Contamination Clean Up Grant and Environmental Response Fund Grant Agreements VI.I. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-67; Final Plat for 7413 and 7424 York Terrace for Blaz Razul VI.J. Approve 2020-2021 City Insurance Renewals VI.K. Approve Liability Coverage Statutory Limits VI.L. Request for Purchase; awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, 2020 Commodities H2O Treatment Chemicals as outlined in the Commodities Quote Tabulation VI.M. Adopt Resolution NO. 2020-69; Appointing Election Judges for the August 11 Primary VI.N. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-70; Accepting Donations Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VII. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS VII.A. COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 – ACCEPTED Accountant Olson stated CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) audited the financial statements of the City and issued an unqualified opinion which meant in their judgment the City's financial records and statements were fairly presented and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Michelle Hoffman, CLA, introduced their team and then presented the audit results. She stated they were issuing an unmodified or clean opinion with no material weaknesses or significant deficiencies identified and found no legal compliance findings. She stated there were no new accounting policies to work with and no difficulties were encountered performing the audit or uncorrected or corrected misstatements as well as no disagreements with management. John Lorenzini, CLA, shared general fund financial results with expenditures and revenues over the past five years The Council thanked CLA for their good work as well as the excellent work by the Finance Department then spoke about the benefits of the recent AAA bond rating. Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to accept the 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VII.B. CONCEPT FOR IMPROVED SERVICE AND SAFETY OF CITY HALL RECEPTION AREA – REPORT RECEIVED Director of Engineering Millner stated Bruce Schwartzman, BKV Group, would present a concept for the reception area of City Hall that responded to the February work session discussion. He reminded the Council about the 2019 space needs study and schedule then spoke about the front reception area to the front door and ways to provide safety and security and better customer service that included moving conference rooms onto the first floor as well as future preparedness for COVID-19 that focused on safety hazards, verbal or physical threats, and cyber threats and the desire to match the existing architectural elements. Mr. Millner shared the proposed schedule for design and bidding that would be done this year. Bruce Schwartzman, BKV Group, said they were very proud of their work on the original City Hall and that they were pleased to be part of this project to work to maintain aesthetics of the building while providing a more secure reception area. He spoke about their work that included monitor relocation and Minutes/Edina City Council/June 16, 2020 Page 3 other elements that would still create a spacious lobby and not impede on circulation then discussed securing offices off the first and second floors. He shared details about the proposed plan that minimized the need for a door off the lobby and if remodeling of the parks and recreation and assessor’s area for future public space should be considered to minimize costs going forward as it was most efficient to secure second floor and create another floating glass wall that would still provide accessibility, space for seating areas, etc. The Council shared comments about making the glass higher to assist with COVID-19 exposure and asked about the open staircase and concerns with security. Mr. Schwarzman said they reviewed the glass ceiling concept but had concerns about becoming fortress-like then spoke about the need for conference rooms. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD – Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file. VIII.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-60; VARIANCE APPEAL FOR 4248 ALDEN DRIVE – CONTINUED TO JULY 21, 2020 Assistant Planner Aaker stated Curt Brekke was requesting approval of an 18.6-foot front yard setback variance to the required front yard setback along Morningside Road for a new home. The existing home on the lot was a two-story home built in 1914 and the applicant intended to tear down the existing structure and replace it with another two-story home. The corner lot required two front yard setbacks and the required front yard setbacks were equal to the existing front yard setbacks for the homes on either side of the subject property along Morningside Road and Alden Drive. The existing house was setback 10.2 feet on the southside of the lot along Morningside Road and the proposed setback on the southside of the property for the new home was 11.2 feet. The setback to Morningside Road was established by the home to the west, at 4110 Morningside, which had a 29.8-foot front setback. Except for the front yard setback along Morningside Road, the proposed new home met all other zoning requirements. Andy Warner, 4107 Morningside Road and appellant, stated neighborhood consensus was this variance should not be approved because the virtual meeting process led to a flawed ruling, closure of City Hall limited the ability for the community to engage with staff and officials, inaccurate information through virtual meetings with phone-in discussions created an imbalance between written comments and not given equal weight and was confusing that resulted in an inconsistent succession of close votes. He stated inaccuracies in the developer’s submission and noted the applicant was not the owner of record. He outlined the buildable area definition and conditions required to grant a variance and said only a portion of the structure was 10.2 feet from the property line and was unreasonable to extend this to a modern 86- foot-wide structure. Mr. Warner said the developer’s response to Condition #3 reiterated flawed logic of Conditions #1 and #2 and the added misdirection of incorrect property ownership. In addition, the structure would not be in harmony or compliment the neighborhood. He spoke about the overpowering presence on Morningside Road, the driveway reconfiguration, and impacted character as well as safety concerns and said if granted, it would establish a new benchmark for developers eroding neighborhood character. Shane Jensen, 5144 Vincent Avenue South, Minneapolis and applicant, said their family had outgrown their home and wished to move to Edina and partnered with C. Alan Homes. He outlined their reasons to build and why they selected the lot then reviewed challenges of the setbacks, lot elevation, corner lot, and current driveway location. He highlighted neighborhood concerns that the home was too close to Morningside Road but was similar to others on the block and said their new home would be farther back than the current home. Mr. Jensen said they doubled their landscaping allowance and spoke about the massing being too big and within 40 square feet of the neighbor to west. He said they added gables and other elements to decrease that concept, added a front porch to create a more inviting look, and moved the three-season porch away from the front. He said the driveway location created a narrow driveway then noted the driveway would be concrete versus asphalt. He thanked the Council for their time. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:39 p.m. Minutes/Edina City Council/June 16, 2020 Page 4 Public Testimony 1. Aaron Scott, 4300 Ethan Place, addressed the Council. 2. Christopher Fast, 4101 Morningside Road, addressed the Council. 3. Jeff Framke, 4105 Morningside Road, addressed the Council. 4. Rosanne Malevich, 4241 Alden Drive, addressed the Council. 5. Kay Miller, 4101 Morningside Road, addressed the Council. 6. Nick Stark, 4239 Alden Drive, addressed the Council. 7. Scott Nelson, 4244 Alden Drive, addressed the Council. 8. Jilene Framke, 4105 Morningside Road, addressed the Council. 9. Cary Franklin, 4248 Alden Drive, addressed the Council. 10. Ryan Williams, 3915 Morningside Road, addressed the Council. 11. Kathleen Kohner, 4249 Alden Drive, addressed the Council. 12. Pamela Balabuszko-Reay, 4246 Scott Terrace, addressed the Council. 13. Frank Wassmer, 4246 Alden Drive, addressed the Council. 14. Peter Dawson, 4110 Morningside Road, addressed the Council. Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, to extend public hearing to noon July 15, 2020 and continue consideration of Resolution No. 2020-60 Approving An 18.6-Foot Front Yard Setback Variance to the Required Front Yard Setback Along Morningside Road at 4248 Alden Drive to the July 21, 2020 meeting. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. The Council requested staff provide variance records for 4229 Crocker Street from April 2019. VIII.B. ORDINANCE NO. 2020-04 AND RESOLUTION NOS. 2020-63 AND 2020-64 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AND PRELIMINARY REZONING FOR 5132 AND 5136-48 HANKERSON AVENUE FOR DONNAY HOMES – CONTINUED TO JULY 21, 2020 Member Anderson recused himself from discussion due to a potential conflict of interest. Community Development Director Teague stated Donnay Homes, Inc., on behalf of Elizabeth and Peter MacDonagh was proposing to redevelop the property at the corner of Hankerson Avenue and 52nd Street West (5132 and 5136-48 Hankerson Avenue). The proposal was to tear down the existing two-story four-unit apartment at 5136-48 Hankerson and the single-family home at 5132 Hankerson and build two four unit, two and a half-story townhomes. The applicant had revised their original plans by eliminating two units out of the project and proposed two separate 4-unit buildings to create more green space and preserve trees on the south side of the property. The revisions changed the previous request from a high- density designation to medium density. The two properties were currently zoned R-1, Single Dwelling Unit District; the four-unit apartment was an existing nonconforming use. Mr. Teague shared the previous proposal for a 10-unit townhome development which was reduced from 10 to 8 units with two separate 4-unit buildings to preserve trees on the south side of site and changed from high density to medium density. He spoke about how this project would provide a missing-middle housing type and that the rezoning to PUD was reasonable for many reasons. Steven Behnke, Donnay Homes, shared more about the proposed project and noted it was a non- conforming use built in 1964 and the site’s use was medium density attached since its construction. He described how they were creating the missing middle type housing for townhomes not often built in Edina and how the project was appropriate as infill in this area because it was a walkable neighborhood and the location provided an opportunity for new housing stock. He shared about Donnay Homes presented proposed renderings with stone, composite siding and trim, multiple textures, and a contemporary urban feel with front porches. He then spoke about setbacks, landscaping 16% more trees than required by ordinance, and highlighted the private and semi-private spaces. Minutes/Edina City Council/June 16, 2020 Page 5 The Council asked questions clarifying the proposed materials and improvement from past proposals and expressed concern that the project was too tall and unwieldy and the staircase too long and suggested pulling down to grade with egress windows like those on 49th Avenue with similar roof line. The Council asked for more information on proposed materials. Mr. Behnke said it was against Council direction to have all alley-loading garages, which would complicate methods and impact other areas of the project such as water retention. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 10:00 p.m. Public Testimony 1. Tyler Gress, 5137 William Avenue, addressed the Council. 2. Robin Mahler, 5120 Hankerson Avenue, addressed the Council. 3. Dennis Bornfleth, 5124 Hankerson Avenue, addressed the Council. The Council asked if the suggestion of a rambler with two twin homes was viable then shared concerns about the view line and height with the existing project. The Council noted if a single-family home was on this site the height would be taller than what was being proposed with the porches more pronounced. The Council asked if the area under the stairs could be accessed. The Council spoke about the elevated porch and how an urban design created a setting to be part of the neighborhood fabric, noting the need for a future sidewalk. Mr. Behnke explained twin homes would not work for pricing and property values and said they removed two units already, which had been difficult, and placed the price in the $700,000 range instead of the high $600,000 range. Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, to extend the public hearing to noon July 15, 2020 and continue consideration of Ordinance No. 2020-04 An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance To Establish The Pud-20, Planned Unit Development-20 Zoning; Resolution No. 2020-63 Resolution Approving A Comprehensive Plan Amendment To Re-Guide 5132 & 5136-48 Hankerson Avenue From Low Density Attached To Medium Density Residential; and, Resolution No. 2020-64 Approving Preliminary Rezoning From R-1, Single Dwelling Unit District To PUD, Planned Residential District And Preliminary Site Plan Approval At 5132 & 5136-48 Hankerson Avenue, to the July 21, 2020 meeting. Rollcall: Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. Member Anderson returned to the meeting. VIII.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-66 SUBDIVISION WITH VARIANCES AT 5928 ABBOTT AVENUE SOUTH FOR SECOND STORY BUILD – CONTINUED TO JULY 21, 2020 Mr. Teague stated Second Story Build was requesting a Subdivision with Variances at 5928 Abbott Avenue. The existing home on the lot would be torn down and two new homes built on the new parcels. Both lots would gain access off Abbott Avenue. This lot was originally platted as two lots and the applicants were proposing to restore the original plat. He stated to accommodate the request the following was required: a subdivision; lot width variances from 75 feet to 49.8 feet for both lots; lot area variances from 9,000 square feet to 6,391 and 6,331 square feet; and lot depth from 135 feet to 127 feet for both lots. He noted the site was platted as two lots and combined with one home built and all other homes were 50 feet wide with this proposed at 100 feet wide. He stated the applicant had worked with staff and the project was acceptable from an engineering standpoint then said findings for the variances was met and recommended approval. Peter Michielutti, Second Story Build, shared the current home was a rental property and they were working with the owner to purchase subject to approval. He said their project would enhance the Minutes/Edina City Council/June 16, 2020 Page 6 neighborhood and provide an opportunity to turn a rental property into two single-family homes. He thanked staff for their help during the process. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 10:39 p.m. Public Testimony None. Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle to extend the public hearing to noon July 15, 2020 and consideration of Resolution No. 2020-66 Approving Preliminary and Final Plat with Variances At 5928 Abbott, to the July 21, 2020 meeting. Member Brindle seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VIII.D. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-65 PARKING STALL VARIANCE AND SITE PLAN FOR M HEALTH AT 6401 FRANCE AVENUE – CONTINUED TO JULY 21, 2020 Mr. Teague said M Health Fairview was requesting a parking stall variance to construct a two-story addition above the existing 2nd floor of the Fairview Southdale Hospital. The new construction would add approximately 38,206 square feet at the north side of the hospital facing the Crosstown Highway. The addition would be 52 additional inpatient rooms on the new 3rd and 4th floors. This project, along with future renovation focuses on the hospital’s movement from semi-private patient rooms (doubles) toward single patient rooms. There was not an anticipated increase in staffing or the number of beds in the hospital and no modifications to the footprint of the existing building or to the site plan. M Health Fairview was requesting a parking stall variance to construct a two-story addition above the existing 2nd floor of the Fairview Southdale Hospital. The new construction would add approximately 38,206 square feet at the north side of the hospital facing the Crosstown Highway. WSB conducted a parking and traffic study and supported the project and said the west parking ramp could be expanded in the future if needed. The Council confirmed the hospital was not increasing the number of beds or staff but the addition would add more rooms for single beds and was the reason a variance was needed. Mr. Teague said the variance was required as a function of the increased square footage and was the same variance considered in 2013. Faye Deich, Fairview, said they were excited to bring private rooms to patients which would be beneficial to both patients and families and assist in healing as well as help address COVID-19 impacts. Pete Salmon, Perkins and Will, shared details of the two-story addition on top of the existing second floor of 22,000 square feet per floor with 26 rooms for a total of 52 rooms and confirmed all work would occur above the existing hospital. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 10:53 p.m. Public Testimony 1. James Grotz, 5513 Park Place, addressed the Council. Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to extend the public hearing to noon July 15, 2020 and consideration of Resolution No. 2020-65 Resolution Approving A Parking Stall Variance and Site Plan Amendment At 6401 France Avenue for M Health, to the July 21, 2020 meeting. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. Minutes/Edina City Council/June 16, 2020 Page 7 The Council said they were proud to be a regional medical hub and thanked M Health for being a corporate partner. IX. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS IX.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-58; VARIANCE APPEAL FOR CELLULAR ANTENNA TOWER – ADOPTED Mr. Teague said Crown Castle USA was requesting a 170.1-foot setback variance from an east lot line of 5200 Doncaster Way/Highlands Park for a mono-pole cellular telecommunications antenna tower and park light standard replacement to allow for an additional service provider co-location. The proposed project included replacement of the existing park light standard/monopole antenna and the addition of an equipment structure. He reminded the Council about the end of the 60-day review period and the need for action this evening and said last time this topic was discussed feedback included locating in other areas of the park. He said Crown Castle received an inquiry regarding the feasibility of moving the pole to a location north and east of the existing location and said that was generally in the area of the ground equipment and said Crown Castle and City staff determined this location was not feasible or advisable for several reasons. He said moving the pole location would require a significant delay in providing cell coverage needed in the area because both Crown Castle and the City would have to start the process over and additionally Verizon would need to evaluate the location. Facilities Supervisor Barnes shared comments regarding alternate sites and why they would not work. Attorney Knutson advised that while cities had some flexibility on alternate sites they cannot deny based on federal preemption. Mr. Neal noted 70% of calls made to 911 were from mobile phones so public safety was a factor as well and could be a potential violation of law if denied. The Council spoke about alternate sites and the exploration to resolve this the best way possible, noting that while it was not the perfect site especially with future expansion options, the public benefit was more important especially with the narrow latitude cities had. The Council said room to review alternative locations was limited and the tree line along the ridge where the ground equipment was planned was viable but moving the other tower would result in more tree loss. The Council spoke about how current legislation allowed cellular service to locate almost anywhere with little City discretion and there was no viable better solution. Member Anderson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2020-58 Approving a 170.1-Foot Setback Variance At 5200 Doncaster Way. Member Staunton seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland. Motion carried. IX.B. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-62; CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY TO THE EDINA HOUSING FOUNDATION – ADOPTED Affordable Housing Manager Hawkinson stated the cost of housing was a barrier for many people to move to Edina and the Edina Housing Foundation proposed purchasing a vacant parcel located at Abercrombie Drive and Duggan Plaza from the City of Edina for $1.00 to create entry level ownership opportunities for households who either wanted to move to Edina or transition to homeownership from rental. Average price of rebuild was under $1.2 million, 872 new single-family home permits between 2010 and 2019. Demand for affordable for sale was up for 60 units but constraints were land availability and land cost. She shared comments about recent search in City and constraints identified in Duggan Plaza then outlined proposed action as a vacated median with current rights of way on both sides, income of households served, and Homes within Reach of 50-80% of AMI and the project that would serve 80-120% AMI. She shared next steps that would include a public hearing, conveyance of the site, vacation and platting of the median, request for proposals for affordable housing developers, and home design that complement the existing neighborhood and a community meeting. Ms. Hawkinson said to convey property, the Council had to call to hold a public hearing. Minutes/Edina City Council/June 16, 2020 Page 8 Member Fischer introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2020-62 Calling a Public Hearing on July 21, 2020 on the Proposed Conveyance of City Owned Property to the Edina Housing Foundation. Member Brindle seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland. Motion carried. IX.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-57; APPROVING RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT VACATION AT OAK LANE AND GARDEN AVENUE – ADOPTED Mr. Millner stated Richard and Lisa Bale, and Steve and Kelly Housh had applied for a vacation of the right- of-way easement at Oak Lane and Garden Avenue and area residents were willing to provide new sidewalk, trailway, drainage and utility easements. New easements would not be required for Lots 29 & 30 of the Warden Acres Plat. Member Anderson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2020-57 Vacating Segments of Oak Lane and Garden Avenue, contingent on the adjacent owners providing trailway, sidewalk, drainage and utility easements. Member Staunton seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. IX.D. ORDINANCE NO. 2020-08; AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF EDINA CITY CODE CONCERNING TOBACCO – ADOPTED Community Health Administrator Brown stated this ordinance would define flavored tobacco products and prohibit the sale in the City. This item started with an advisory communication and recommendation from the Community Health Commission submitted to Council on December 17, 2019 and first reading was conducted on June 2, 2020, with second reading now for consideration. The Council asked about how many businesses would be affected by this amendment and shared concerns about impacts balanced with businesses already struggling. The Council spoke about contact with gas station owners and while tobacco was a large part of sales, the issue was youth accessibility and would be a wise public health move. Mr. Brown said the City had less than 20 tobacco license holders. Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, to grant Second Reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2020-52 Amending Chapter 12 of the Edina City Code Concerning Tobacco. Rollcall: 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. XI. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE – Received XII. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS – Received XIII. MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Received XIII.A. MEMBERS OF THE STREET FUNDING TASK FORCE – ANNOUNCED Mr. Neal announced members of the City Manager-appointed Street Funding Task Force: David Alkire, Kathy Kelly, Chip Howard, Hamid Mohtadi, Ralph Zickert, Matt Scherer, and Ann Swenson as Chair. He Minutes/Edina City Council/June 16, 2020 Page 9 said they had agreed to serve and that staff would arrange an organizational meeting on their objectives and tasks. XIII.B. HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION DIRECTION Mr. Neal asked for direction on the community’s requests on the need for conversation around the issues of race, policing, and justice and suggested the Human Rights and Relations Commission take the lead on this discussion. Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to direct the Human Rights and Relations Commission to form and lead a community conversation around race, policing, and justice in the community. The Council acknowledged this was a good start but will be long work. The Council communicated current policing policies such as the 21st Century Policies were already in place and invited members of the police department to be part of this effort along with other ways to begin this conversation. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. XIV. CALENDAR OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND EVENTS – Received XV. ADJOURNMENT Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, to adjourn the meeting at 12:18 a.m. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Allison, City Clerk Minutes approved by Edina City Council, July 21, 2020. James B. Hovland, Mayor Video Copy of the June 16, 2020, meeting available.