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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
VIRTUAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:00 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 Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland.
Absent: Anderson.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED AS PRESENTED
Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to approve the meeting
agenda as presented.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland
Motion carried.
V. COMMUNITY COMMENT
Lori Grotz, 5513 Park Place, requested the ability to access public documents from home through the
City’s building permit program as City Hall was closed to the public due to COVID-19.
Kyle Kirsch, 6020 Leslie Lane, requested the City post age ranges of those who had died in the City from
COVID-19 similar to the Minnesota Department of Health as this data was used to help shape public
policy.
V.A. CITY MANAGER’S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS
Manager Neal stated no Community Comments were made at the last meeting.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED AS PRESENTED
Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, approving the consent
agenda as presented:
VI.A. Approve minutes of the Work Session and Regular Meetings of August 18, 2020
VI.B. Approve payment claims for Check Register Claims Pre-List dated August 20-28,
2020, totaling $2,609,462.59
VI.C. Approve Resolution No. 2020-85, Granting City Council Consent for Housing and
Redevelopment Authority Levy
VI.D. Approve Cooperative Agreement with Hennepin County for West 58th Street and
France Avenue Roadway Reconstruction
VI.E. Approve 2nd Amendment to Agreement with Three Rivers Park District for nine Mile
Creek Regional Trail
VI.F. Approve Traffic Safety Report of July 28, 2020
VI.G. Approve Arts and Culture Commission Three-Year Plan for Public Art
VI.H. Request for Purchase; awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Cold
Storage Building Truss Repairs and Roof Sealing, Schreiber Mullaney Construction,
$64,080
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VI.I. Request for Purchase; awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Vehicle
Detection System for 78th and Cahill, Traffic Control Corporation, $22,000.
VI.J. Approve Amendments to Pentagon Village Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment
Agreement and Pentagon Revival Sub-Grant Agreement
VI.K. Approve New On-Sale Wine and 3.2 On-Sale Beer Liquor License for The Lynhall
Edina, LLC dba The Lynhall No. 3945
VI.L. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-87, Setting Public Hearing Dates for Special Assessment
and Delinquent Utilities
VI.M. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-86; Accepting Donations
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland
Motion carried.
VII. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
VII.A. 2020 “IMAGES OF EDINA” PHOTO CONTEST PRESENTATION - PRESENTED
Graphic Designer Laux said the City established the “Images of Edina” photo contest in 2004 to recognize
and collect photographs that captured Edina as a preeminent place for living, learning, raising families and
doing business. She shared the photos were judged on subject matter, composition, clarity, and other
criteria then announced the winners in each category: Business – “Mirror Image” by Vicki Hurwitz; People
– “Kindergarten Besties” by Leah Steidl; Activities & Events – “Distance Learning with Dad” by Leah Steidl;
Places in Edina – “Artful Arches” by Vicki Hurwitz; Readers’ Choice – “Rise Above” by Bridgit Melnick;
Plants & Animals – “About to Take Flight” by Lisa Asp which was also awarded Best in Show and thanked
all who submitted photos.
VIII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
VIII.A. PETITION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO GLENBRAE CIRCLE – RECEIVED
Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to receive a petition for
improvements to Glenbrae Circle as presented.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland
Motion carried.
VIII.B. PETITION TO PRESERIVE PARK/GREEN SPACE AT DUGGAN PLAZA AND
ABERCROMBIE DRIVE – RECEIVED
Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to receive petition to
preserve park/green space at Duggan Plaza and Abercrombie Drive as presented.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland
VIII.C. CORRESPONDENCE - Received
1. Mayor Hovland acknowledged the Council’s receipt of various correspondence.
VIII.D. COMMISSION CORRESPONDENCE (MINUTES AND ADVISORY COMMUNICATION)
1. MINUTES: COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION: MARCH 9 AND JUNE 8, 2020
2. MINUTES: TRANSPORATION COMMISSION: JULY 16, 2020
3. MINUTES: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION: JULY 9, 2020
4. MINUTES: HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION, JULY 28, 2020
IX. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE – Received
X. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS – Received
XI. MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Received
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XI.A. COUNCIL CONSENT TO HRA LEVY – Received
XIII. CALENDAR OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND EVENTS – Received
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, to adjourn the meeting at
7:33 p.m.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Allison, City Clerk
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, September 15, 2020.
James B. Hovland, Mayor
Video Copy of the September 1, 2020, meeting available.