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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-08-17 City Council Regular MinutesPage 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 17, 2021 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m., then shared the procedure for public hearing and community comment in the hybrid meeting format. II. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland. Absent: None. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED AS PRESENTED Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to approve the meeting agenda as presented. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT Greg Wilson, 6320 Belmore Lane, thanked the Council and staff for visiting him regarding the Blake Road lighting issue and Waterman project then asked for reconsideration of the City’s lighting ordinance and suggested that light illumination not pass beyond property lines. Nora Davis, 6921 Southdale Road, shared concerns about the Comprehensive Plan process and how the latest Wooddale/Valley View Small Area Plan was disregarded by the latest developer plan when dirt was dumped on the Burley site that likely ended up in Lake Cornelia. She shared concerns with the Greater Southdale District Plan and experience guidelines and district plan and shared multiple examples of concerns from special sensitivity, new development, ample tree canopy, setbacks, transitions, and built to scale, and felt the neighborhood had not been protected as promised. V.A. CITY MANAGER’S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS Manager Neal responded to Community Comments from the last meeting. VI. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED AS PRESENTED Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Anderson approving the consent agenda as presented: VI.A. Approve minutes of the Work Session and Regular Meetings of August 4, 2021 VI.B. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated August 6, 2021, totaling $2,231,317.65, Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated August 6, 2021 #2 totaling $18,044.50, and Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated August 13, 2021, totaling $1,099,700.12 VI.C. Adopt Ordinance No.2021-08; Amending Chapter 10 Relating to Rental Licensing VI.D. Adopt Ordinance No.2021-09; Amending Chapter 26 Concerning Traffic and Vehicles VI.E. Adopt Resolution No.2021-66; Approving the 2022 Budget and Dues Increase for the I- 494 Corridor Commission VI.F. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-67; Accepting Donations Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Minutes/Edina City Council/August 17, 2021 Page 2 Motion carried. VII. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS VII.A. FINANCE DIRECTOR ALISHA MCANDREWS – INTRODUCED City Manager Neal introduced Finance Director Alisha McAndrews who shared her background with the Council. VII.B. POLICE CHIEF TODD MILBURN – INTRODUCED City Manager Neal introduced Police Chief Todd Milburn who shared his background with the Council. VII.C. SNOW AND ICE MANAGEMENT: RESPONSE TO CITIZENS CONCERNS Public Works Director Olson presented the Snow and Ice Management Plan and outlined the efforts to reduce chlorides in natural water bodies. He introduced key staff who worked on the policy, outlined the existing snow plow policy, accomplishments since 2016, then presented future strategies. He outlined the over 230 centerline miles and almost 66 miles of City maintained sidewalks and reviewed the policy that showed work would begin after snow accumulation of 1.5 inches or more, drifting, or icy conditions. Mr. Olson said these activities occurred earlier in other cities but felt Edina focused on safety, quality of life, and water quality. He shared about the City’s plow equipment and smart salting features with the goal to link to GPS data with water quality data as well as MnDOT and their Salt Sustainability Program. He referred to the City’s expanded salt brine system additional equipment, JOMA blade equipment and other anti-icing equipment and calibration then spoke about future strategies in detail that included a continual shift from granular products to liquid products, equipment upgrades, and others. Mr. Olson noted staff reviewed other city ordinances as part of these process improvements that included behavior modifications as well as education. The Council thanked staff for the presentation then inquired about truck calibration data and if Communications could share this information for the public. The Council indicated it was confident staff had adopted best practices and would continue to move forward in this effort then asked how salt would continue to be used responsibly. Equipment Operations Supervisor Kaasa explained how equipment did not fall out of calibration on its own then explained more about amount of salt product distributed per auger revolution that helped determined amount of salt used. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file. VIII.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-65; APPROVING DRAINAGE RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT VACATION AT 7300 CLAREDON DRIVE – CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 Director of Engineering Millner said Gene and Katie Munster had applied for a vacation of a drainage and utility easement at 7300 Claredon Drive. He said staff recommended approval as the easements were not needed for public purposes. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:57 p.m. Public Testimony None. Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, to extend the public hearing to noon on August 30, 2021, and take final action on Resolution No. 2021-65 Vacating Drainage and Utility Easement for 7300 Claredon Drive at the September 9, 2021, City Council meeting. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. IX. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS IX.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-64; APPROVING LAWS 2021 FIRST SPECIAL SESSION CHAPTER 14/HF 9, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 5, TO IMPOSE A SALES AND USE TAX – ADOPTED Minutes/Edina City Council/August 17, 2021 Page 3 Mr. Neal said at the request of the City Council, the Minnesota State Legislature adopted legislation earlier this year to authorize the City of Edina to conduct a referendum seeking approval from Edina voters on the imposition of a new local options sales tax to provide funding for two major community improvement projects: the Fred Richards Park Master Plan and the Braemar Park Master Plan. For the State legislative action to become law, it was required for the City Council to officially approve the law that was passed by the State Legislature. The Council could express its approval by adopting Resolution 2021-64, which was an act of the City Council approving laws of the first special session Chapter 14/House File 9, Article 8, Section 5 to impose a sales and use tax. While adopting Resolution 2021-64 did not impose the tax unilaterally, its adoption would allow Edina residents the opportunity to impose the tax by an affirmative vote in the 2022 General Election on November 8, 2022. Mr. Neal noted if adopted by the City Council, staff would forward the executed resolution to the Secretary of State’s Office and take whatever other filing actions necessary to fulfill the Council’s intention to approve and accept this legislation. The Council indicated it was fortunate to be included in local option sales tax legislation and if successful, significant improvements would occur that would not increase property taxes but instead be included in the City’s CIP. Member Anderson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2021-64 Approving Laws 2021, First Special Session, Chapter 14/Hf 9, Article 8, Section 5, Allowing the City of Edina to Impose a Sales and Use Tax of One-Half of One Percent, if Approved by Voters at the November 8, 2022, General Election, to Pay for Development of Fred Richards Park as Identified in the Fred Richards Park Master Plan, and for Improvements to Braemar Park as Identified in the Braemar Park Master Plan. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. IX.B. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-60; ESTABLISHING THE 4040 WEST 70TH STREET TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT – ADOPTED Economic Development Manager Neuendorf said a public hearing was held August 4, 2021 with comments accepted through noon on August 9, 2021 to create a Housing TIF District at 4040 West 70th Street to help facilitate the development of 118 units of age restricted affordable housing. Community Development Director Teague responded to concerns raised by the public regarding setbacks for this project and clarified the proposed setbacks and noted staff would work with the Planning Commission to clarify definitions in Code in the future. He outlined the setbacks on 70th Street measured from face to lot line of 21 feet, face of building to curb of 40 feet, and Valley View Road of 38 feet and 55 feet respectively and noted the land use final approvals would make the setbacks clear as part of the land use regulations process. The Council asked if the City was subject to State building code and affected by the design guidelines and confirmed the City could not deviate from State code requirements. The Council shared concerns regarding trust and expectations of the community and requested marking of the setbacks be done for further clarity. The Council indicated this project was vitally important in the community as it would address the serious issue of affordable housing for seniors but needed to be balanced with how to protect the neighborhood to the west. The Council spoke about trust between the developer, neighborhood, and City which would result in a great project that addressed neighborhood concerns. Member Pierce introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2021-60 Establishing the 4040 West 70th Street Tax Increment Financing District. Member Jackson seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. Minutes/Edina City Council/August 17, 2021 Page 4 IX.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-61; ORDINANCE NO. 2021-10; ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, REVISED OVERALL DEVELOPMENT PLAN, SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR 4911 77TH STREET WEST – ADOPTED Community Development Director Teague said the City Council was asked to consider a proposal for a zoning ordinance amendment to revise the previously approved plans for the Pentagon Park South (PUD- 17) known as Pentagon Village, which was approved in 2019. The applicants, Jay Scott, Solomon Real Estate and Rise Development, were proposing to develop the vacant lot in the southeast corner of the development, with a 6-story, 200-unit apartment. Ten percent (10%) of the units would be for affordable housing. Mr. Teague said the Planning Commission had a split vote of approval for this project and that based on feedback from the Planning Commission, the applicant had submitted additional renderings to better show the project along the north side and ground level, which was an area that the Planning Commission had concerns regarding lack of landscaping and greenspace. The Council summarized concerns raised during public testimony that involved the north elevation and how the applicant had provided supplemental illustrations to address those concerns. The Council inquired more about wood construction and potential fire risks and confirmed the building would be and include a fire sprinkler system. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2021-61 Approving an Ordinance Amendment to Change the Use and Approved Overall Development Plans Including Revised Final Site Plan Approval in the PUD-17 Zoning District and Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2021-10 Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Revise the PUD-17, Planned Unit Development-17 Zoning District. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Hovland Nays: Staunton Motion carried. IX.D. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-63; SUPPORTING HENNEPIN COUNTY’S LAYOUT NO. 2 VERNON AVENUE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT – ADOPTED Mr. Millner said Hennepin County was seeking municipal consent for the current layout for the Vernon Avenue Bridge replacement project and recommended the Council adopt the resolution of support as presented. He shared the proposed plan in detail and noted the intersections that tied into the Interlachen project completed a few years ago with a new signal. He noted the area near the existing liquor store would be an expanded location for a bus stop on the west side of the road then commented further on the proposed plan. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2021-63 Supporting Hennepin County’s Layout No. 2 of the Vernon Avenue Bridge Replacement Project. Member Staunton seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. X. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS - Received X.A. ADVISORY COMMUNICATION; COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION; OPIOID PREVENTION AND EDUCATION X.B. MINUTES: HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION, JUNE 22, 2021 XI. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE – Received XII. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS – Received Minutes/Edina City Council/August 17, 2021 Page 5 XIII. MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Received XIV. CALENDAR OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND EVENTS – Received XV. ADJOURNMENT Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to adjourn the meeting at 8:44 p.m. Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Allison, City Clerk Minutes approved by Edina City Council, September 9, 2021. James B. Hovland, Mayor Video Copy of the August 17, 2021, meeting available.