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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
VIRTUAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:01 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 Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, to approve the meeting
agenda as presented.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland
Motion carried.
V. COMMUNITY COMMENT
Lori Grotz, 5513 Park Place, shared frustrations with the Better Together communication tool and the need
to register to participate and provide information such as age and race. She indicated she would not
participate with this tool as registration should not be required.
Andy Brown, 5512 Park Place, requested acceleration in the CIP program of Lewis Ridge and Strachauer
warming houses as they were two well used resources that needed replacement.
V.A. CITY MANAGER’S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS
Manager Neal reviewed Community Comments made from the last meeting.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED AS AMENDED
Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, approving the consent
agenda as amended removing Item VI.C.:
VI.A. Approve minutes of the Work Session and Regular Meetings of November 4, 2020
VI.B. Approve payment claims for Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated November 6-13,
2020, totaling $1,410,130.74
VI.C. Ordinance No. 2020-15; Amending Chapter 18 of the City Code Fire Prevention and
Protection
VI.D. Request for Purchase; awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Geotechnical
Evaluations Neighborhoods, Braun Intertec, $39,725
VI.E. Request for Purchase; awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Edina Aquatic
Center Stair Tower Stair Coatings, Zintl, $21,129
VI.F. Request for Purchase; awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Fire Station
No. 1 Water Heater Replacement, Richfield Plumbing, $25,000
VI.G. Melody Lake Shoreline Restoration Project Update
VI.H. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-119; Accepting Donations
Minutes/Edina City Council/November 17, 2020
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Rollcall:
Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland
Motion carried.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
VI.C. ORDINANCE NO. 2020-15; AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY CODE FIRE
PREVENTION AND PROTECTION – ADOPTED
The Council inquired about contact from the attorney for 7500 York Avenue regarding the proposed
amendment requesting confirmation that property owners would have 12 years to retrofit their building and
confirmed all property owners had been notified. Fire Chief Schmitz confirmed retrofit would not exceed
12 years after plan submittal, which was required within one year of receipt of written notice of violation
and confirmed only two buildings met this criterion in Edina, 6400 Barry Road and 7500 York Avenue, and
both property owners had been contacted after first reading.
Member Anderson made a motion to grant Second Reading adopting Ordinance No. 2020-15;
Amending Chapter 18 of the Edina City Code Concerning Fire Prevention and Protection.
Member Brindle seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland
Motion carried.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS - Received
VII.A. CORRESPONDENCE
VIII. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE – Received
IX. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS – Received
X. MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Received
X.A. Q3 QUARTERLY BUSINESS REPORTS
XI. CALENDAR OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND EVENTS – Received
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, to adjourn the meeting at 7:59
p.m.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Allison, City Clerk
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, December 1, 2020.
James B. Hovland, Mayor
Video Copy of the November 17, 2020, meeting available.