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Home My WebLink About2021-05-04 City Council Regular MinutesPage 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL VIRTUAL MEETING MAY 4, 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 Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland. Absent: None. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED AS PRESENTED Member Pierce made a motion, seconded by Member Anderson, to approve the meeting agenda as presented. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, 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 said Item VI.M. could be removed from consideration as the calendar change was no longer necessary. Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving the consent agenda as amended, removing Items VI.H, VI.I, I.L, and VI.M. VI.A. Approve minutes of the Work Session and Regular Meetings of April 20, 2021 VI.B. Approve payment claims Check Register Claims Pre-List dated April 23, 2021, totaling $409,821.52 and Check Register Claims Pre-List dated April 3, 2021, totaling $1,824,073.42 VI.C. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-38; Providing for the Sale of $14,505,000 General Obligation Bonds Series 2021A VI.D. Request for Purchase; awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Construction Materials Testing for Melody Lake Roadway Reconstruction, Braun Intertec in the amount of $49,999 VI.E. Request for Purchase; awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Creek Knoll A&B Roadway Reconstruction, McNamara Contracting in the amount of $2,904,014.07 VI.F. Request for Purchase; awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Electric Vehicle Chargers, Carbon Day in the amount of $28,475.25 VI.G. Request for Purchase; awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Rental Dehumidification Unit for Braemar Arena South Rink, United Rentals in the amount of $31,900 VI.H. Transportation Commission Work Plan Modification VI.I. Traffic Safety Report of March 30, 2021 Minutes/Edina City Council/May 4, 2021 Page 2 VI.J. Approve New On-Sale Wine and 3.2 On-Sale Beer Liquor License for El Camino Taco Deli, LLC dba El Camino Taco Deli VI.K Rescind Commission Bylaws VI.L. Mary Brindle to Represent the City on the Noise Oversight Committee (NOC) VI.M. Revised 2021 Calendar of Meeting Dates VI.N. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-39; Accepting Donations Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: VI.H. TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION WORK PLAN MODIFICATION – APPROVED The Council spoke about the need for a safe crosswalk on 42nd and France and its hope that the Transportation Commission would include consideration of this request in review of the overall work plan. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, to approve the Transportation Commission work plan modification. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VI.I. TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT OF MARCH 30, 2021 – APPROVED Member Anderson said he would recuse himself from consideration of this item due to his ownership of the building at 3935 West 49th Street with regard to Item A1, accessible on street parking permit. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, to approve the Traffic Safety Report of March 30, 2021. Rollcall: Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VI.L. MARY BRINDLE TO REPRESENT THE CITY ON THE NOISE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (NOC) – APPOINTED The Council thanked former member Brindle for her service on the NOC as she has stepped forward on a volunteer basis in this role and does a wonderful job serving the community in this important role. Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to appoint Mary Brindle to represent the City on the Noise Oversight Committee. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VII. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS VII.A. NATIONAL POLICE WEEK – PROCLAIMED Mayor Hovland read in full a proclamation to declare May 9-15, 2021 as National Police Week in the City of Edina and shared a flag raising ceremony would be held on May 11 to recognize the hard work and dedication of the officers of the Edina Police Department. Sergeant Mendel thanked the Council for its support of the department then shared there had been 119 line of duty deaths in the past year with one from Minnesota. He asked that the community remember them all and spoke on the unique and challenging profession police work was and how Edina officers would continue to respond with integrity and compassion. The Council thanked the department for its work during these difficult times. Member Pierce made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, to approve a proclamation recognizing National Police Week. Minutes/Edina City Council/May 4, 2021 Page 3 Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VII.B. NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK – PROCLAIMED Mayor Hovland read in full a proclamation declaring May 16-22, 2021, as National Public Works Week in the City of Edina. Public Works Director Anderson said this year’s theme was “Stronger Together” and showed that by working together they could impact citizens and help make Edina a great place to live. He outlined the work that continued throughout the pandemic and thanked the public for their patience. The Council thanked the team for their hard work in responding to the community’s requests. Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, to approve a proclamation recognizing National Public Works Week. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VIII. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS VIII.A. BIAS EVENT RESPONSE PLAN – APPROVED Race and Equity Coordinator Lee shared the Bias Offense Response Plan was presented to City Council for approval on March 16, 2021. City Council provided feedback on the plan and requested the Human Rights and Relations Commission consider changes and make revisions. The changes were accepted by the Human Rights and Relations Commission to change the plan name to Bias Event Response Plan. She explained how the Council had suggested the change as a bias event could be defined as either a bias offense or incident and would be consistent with Statute then thanked the HRRC members for their work. The Council thanked the HRRC for their work then explained how this work had occurred as a result of some chalk drawings that were biased but did not reach a level of crime. The Council said it was important that the plan was worded in a very clear manner and it was pleased with the result. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Anderson, to approve the updated Bias Event Response Plan and update from Human Rights and Relations Commissions. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. IX. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS - Received IX.A. COMMISSION CORRESPONDENCE (MINUTES AND ADVISORY COMMUNICATION) 1. ADVISORY COMMUNITION: POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY LEGISLATION 2. MINUTES: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION, MARCH 11, 2021 3. MINUTES: TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, MARCH 18, 2021 4. MINUTES: HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION, MARCH 23, 2021 5. MINUTES: ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION, MARCH 25, 2021 The Council discussed a proposed statement for presentation to the Legislature regarding police accountability and reform prior to their adjournment on May 17. The Council discussed changes to the proposed statement that highlighted the need for continued work in this area and that the statement should come from the City Council directly. Minutes/Edina City Council/May 4, 2021 Page 4 Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, to accept proposed Statement #1 regarding police accountability and reform for presentation to the State Legislature. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. X. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE – Received XI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS – Received XII. MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Received XII.A. PREP MEMOR FOR MAY 4, 2021, CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AND MEETING XIII. CALENDAR OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND EVENTS – Received XIV. ADJOURNMENT Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 p.m. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Allison, City Clerk Minutes approved by Edina City Council, May 18, 2021. James B. Hovland, Mayor Video Copy of the May 4, 2021, meeting available.