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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-04-06 City Council Regular MinutesPage 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL VIRTUAL MEETING APRIL 6, 2021 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 Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland. Absent: Anderson. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED AS PRESENTED Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to approve the meeting agenda as presented. Rollcall: Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT No one appeared. V.A. CITY MANAGER’S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS Manager Neal said there were no Community Comments at the last meeting. VI. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED AS AMENDED Mr. Neal requested that Item VI.G. be removed until more information was made available. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving the consent agenda as amended, removing Item VI.G., Request for Purchase Fiber Optic Installation to Water Treatment Plant No. 3, as follows: VI.A. Approve minutes of the Work Session and Regular Meetings of March 16, 2021 VI.B. Approve payment claims Check Register Claims Pre-List dated March 19, 2021, totaling $1,290,249.84, Check Register Claims Pre-List dated March 26, 2021, totaling $1,717,331.12, and Check Register Claims Pre-List dated April 2, 2021, totaling $551,057.02. VI.C. Request for Purchase; awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, ENG 21-4NB Vegetated Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) Program Services, Sandstorm Land Management for $34,500 over 3 years VI.D. Request for Purchase; awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Repair/Rehab Services for Edina Aquatic Center Zipline Structure, Metro Manufacturing/Metro Erectors Inc. for repair/rehab services for Edina Aquatic Center zipline structure for $33,983. VI.E. Request for Purchase; awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Server Replacements, LOGIS/Insight for $58,622.04. Minutes/Edina City Council/April 6, 2021 Page 2 VI.F. Request for Purchase; awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Recreation Software and Services Agreement, CivicPlus for $53,743.20 VI.G. Request for Purchase; Fiber Optic Installation to Water Treatment Plant No. 3, Castrejon VI.H. Adopt Ordinance No. 2021-02; Amending Chapter 2 of the City Code Boards, Committee, and Commissions VI.I. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-26; Supporting Local Control for Local Elections VI.J. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-30; Authorizing Removal of a Levied Special Assessment VI.K. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-31; Supporting Cooperative Agreement with MnDOT for Landscape Partnership Program VI.L. Approve Amendment to New Multi-Family Affordable Housing Policy. VI.M. Arts and Culture Commission Appointment VI.N. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-32; Accepting Minnesota PGA Section and PGA REACH Minnesota Grant VI.O. Approve Tyler Contract Timeline Amendment VI.P. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-33; Accepting Donations Rollcall: Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VII. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS VII.A. NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK – PROCLAIMED Mayor Hovland read in full a proclamation to declare the week of April 5-11, 2021, National Public Health Week in the City of Edina. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to approve a proclamation recognizing National Public Health Week. Rollcall: Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. Community Health Administrator Brown thanked the Council for the recognition then shared how public health officials have been front and center this past year and how collaboration with Bloomington and Richfield had been emphasized since the pandemic. He spoke about efforts to help those who have been working so hard for so long then commented about the work of the new mental health professional. The Council thanked everyone for their work during this difficult time and commented on the importance of public health as well as mental health services for health officials. VII.B. NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR WEEK – PROCLAIMED Mayor Hovland read in full a proclamation declaring the week of April 11 - 17, 2021, National Telecommunications Week in the City of Edina. Dispatch Supervisor Harris thanked the Council for the proclamation that recognized the work of the Edina 911 Communications Center then shared that dispatchers received 113,000 calls for service in 2020 and described how they worked in a highly technical environment that made staff skilled change agents. She spoke of the daily physical and emotional stressors, especially during the current pandemic and civil unrest and how proud she was of these essential employees. She thanked leadership for the recognition. Police Chief Nelson and Mr. Neal thanked the Council for the proclamation that recognized the hard work of dispatchers whose hard work was on the very front line of first response. The Council noted the dispatch center served the Richfield community as well as Edina and thanked the entire staff. Member Pierce made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, to approve a proclamation recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week. Minutes/Edina City Council/April 6, 2021 Page 3 Rollcall: Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VII.C. HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONER CHRIS LATONDRESSE UPDATE - RECEIVED District 6 Hennepin County Commissioner Chris LaTondresse spoke about how local government was built on strong partnerships and painful events of the past year had tested us. He said leading in local government had been challenging but residents had stepped up to meet these challenges then spoke about COVID-19 response that included emergency rental assistance and small business grants, Elevate Business Hennepin County program, and the County’s Climate Action Plan. He outlined his top priorities included housing, public safety, and economic development, and said he looked forward to partnering with Edina on these goals. The Council thanked Commissioner LaTondresse for his work. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS VIII.A. NEW ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY SALE LIQUOR LICENSES FOR YUMI SOUTHDALE LLC DBA YUMI SOUTHDALE LLC – APPROVED Clerk Allison shared Yumi Southdale LLC had applied for liquor licenses for the new restaurant at 200 Southdale Center #2C. She said staff had reviewed the application and found it complied with code requirements and a background investigation was completed by the police department with no concerns raised. She said staff recommended approval of the liquor licenses and approve the license instead of carrying the item over for approval on April 20. Clerk Allison noted the public hearing was posted on Better Together Edina with no public comments to date. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:51 p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared. Member Staunton made a motion, Pierce moved to close the public hearing. Rollcall: Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, to approve a new On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Sale Liquor Licenses for Yumi Southdale LLC dba Yumi Southdale LLC, a restaurant located at 200 Southdale Center #2C, Edina. Rollcall: Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VIII.B. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-34, MELODY LAKE A&B, GRANDVIEW A, BIRCHCREST C NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-457 – CONTINUED TO APRIL 12, 2021 Director of Engineering Millner stated this public hearing was for residents of 5100 - 5113 Grove Street as their addresses were missed on the list of properties to be assessed on the initial public hearing notice. He said staff initiated this project and proposed to reconstruct Bernard Place, Code Avenue, Dale Avenue, Eastview Drive, Grove Street, Hansen Road, Josephine Avenue, Melody Lane, Melody Lake Drive, Tingdale Avenue, Windsor Avenue, West 56th Street, West 57th Street, West 58th Street and West 59th Street. He said the overall project cost was estimated at $16,361,168 and funding would be a combination of special assessments, City Utility and Pedestrian and Cyclists Safety (PACS) funds. He noted this action would recall the final decision on assessments delayed for up to 6-months from the original public hearing for staff to bring back more information on the entire project which will occur on April 20. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:57 p.m. Minutes/Edina City Council/April 6, 2021 Page 4 Public Testimony No one appeared. Member Jackson moved to extend public hearing to noon on April 12, 2021 and take final action on Resolution No. 2021-34, Melody Lake A&B, Grandview A, Birchcrest C Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction, Improvement No. BA-457 at the April 20, 2021 City Council meeting. Member Pierce seconded the motion. The Council requested that staff verify any new comments were reviewed on Better Together Edina prior to April 20. Rollcall: Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. IX. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS IX.A. REVISIONS TO ASSESSMENT POLICY – APPROVED Mr. Millner shared proposed policy revisions to the Assessment Policy to remove subcuts and public retaining walls from special assessments for the Melody Lake and Creek Knoll street projects. He noted the assessments and contract award would occur at the April 20 meeting and that while funding discussions were continuing this amendment was recommended by the Task Force for projects effective 2021 projects. He said the Council would revisit final street funding decisions for the 2022/2023 budget at a worksession in June and reasons for this approval that could delay award. Member Staunton moved, seconded by Member Jackson, to approve Revisions to Assessment Policy removing subcuts and public retaining walls from special assessments for 2021 Street Reconstruction Projects, Melody Lake and Creek Knoll. Rollcall: Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. IX.B. REQUEST FOR PURCHASE: ORGANICS RECYCLING PROGRAM SUPPLIES – APPROVED Organic Recycling Coordinator Singh shared the request for purchase for compost and organics recycling supplies for residents from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community for $107,000 and the proposal to use SCORE grant funds to purchase these supplies to increase participation and help defray program costs to residents. She noted Edina was one of the first cities to be fully online with a curbside program, before the requirement of program offering by 2022, and how approval would allow purchase of compost for garden use at home and in the community gardens as well as help a locally owned green industries business. She said the remaining funds from the grant would be used for fee reductions. The Council shared their excitement for this proposal as a way to address resident concerns then suggested the farmer’s market as another opportunity for education. The Council stressed the importance of public education to help residents see the value of the program and keep operating costs down. Member Pierce moved, seconded by Member Jackson, to approve request for purchase of compost and organics recycling supplies for residents from Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community for $107,000. Rollcall: Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. X. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS - Received X.A. COMMISSION CORRESPONDENCE (MINUTES AND ADVISORY COMMUNICATION) 1. MINUTES: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION, JANUARY 14, 2021 2. MINUTES: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION, FEBRUARY 11, 2021 Minutes/Edina City Council/April 6, 2021 Page 5 3. MINUTES: TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 4. MINUTES: HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION, FEBRUARY 23, 2021 XI. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE – No update XII. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS – Received XIII. MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Received XIII.A. Q4 QUARTERLY BUSINESS REPORTS – Received XIII.B. INTERVIEW PROCESS AND TIMELINE FOR STUDENT COMMISSIONERS – Received XIII.C. PREP MEMO FOR APRIL 6, 2021, CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AND MEETING – Received XIV. CALENDAR OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND EVENTS – Received XV. ADJOURNMENT Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Rollcall: Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Allison, City Clerk Minutes approved by Edina City Council, April 20, 2021. James B. Hovland, Mayor Video Copy of the April 6, 2021, meeting available.