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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-01 City CouncilPage 1 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 Minutes/Edina City Council/September 1, 2020 Page 2 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 Minutes/Edina City Council/September 1, 2020 Page 3 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.