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Home My WebLink About2021-09-21 City Council Regular MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Acting Mayor Staunton called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m., then shared the procedure for public hearing and community comment in the hybrid meeting format. 11. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton. Absent: Mayor Hovland. 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 Motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT Paul Thompson, 4244 Crocker Avenue, shared comments regarding the 60th anniversary of the Peace Corps and thanked those who served the community. 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 Pierce, approving the consent agenda as presented: VI.A. Approve minutes of the Work Session and Regular Meetings of September 9, 2021 VI.B. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated September 10, 2021, totaling $1,098,005.63 and Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated September 17, 2021, totaling $2,163,265.79 VI.C. Adopt Ordinance No. 2021-12; Amending Chapter 2, Article V of the Edina City Code Concerning Officers and Employees VI.D. Adopt Resolution No. 21-68; Amending Resolution Nos. 2021-02 Signatory and 2021-07 Facsimile Signatures VI.E. Set December 7, 2021, as the Public Meeting Date for the 2022 Levy and Budget VI.F. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-75; Authorizing Driving While Intoxicated Officer Grant Program Agreement VI.G. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-76, Ordinance No. 2021-06; Final Rezoning, Final Development Plan and Site Improvement Plan Agreement for Solhem Companies at 4660 77th Street West VI.H. Request for Purchase; Bridge Deck Crack Sealing, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, New Look Contracting, $53,600 VI.I. Request for Purchase; Utley Park Shelter Roof Replacement, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Central Roofing, $30,114 VI.J. Receive Petition for Sidewalk on West 66th Street VI.K. Approve League of Minnesota Cities Annual Membership Dues Page 1 Minutes/Edina City Council/September 21. 2021 VI.L. Approve New On-Sale Wine and 3.2 On-Sale Beer Liquor Licenses for Bojae's LLC dba Bojae's VI.M. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-78; Accepting Donations Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton Motion carried. VII. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS VII.A. SEPTEMBER 17-23 CONSTITUTION WEEK— PROCLAIMED Acting Mayor Staunton read in full a proclamation to declare the week of September I 7-23 as Constitution Week in Edina. Diana Lynch, Monument Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, accepted the Proclamation. VII.B. MINNESOTA RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE — PRESENTED Assistant Director — Recreation and Facilities Petersen shared that each year the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) recognized agencies or organizations in Minnesota for outstanding achievements in the several categories. MRPA selected the "Dear Edina"-A Pen Pal Program and RECtivity Box program for an Award of Excellence in the Programming and Events category and the Pumpkin Smash Bash event for an Award of Excellence in the Sponsorship and Partnerships category. Chelsea Swiggum, Minnesota Recreation and Park Association, presented the 2020 Awards of Excellence to Edina's Park and Recreation program and shared comments regarding their work. VII.C. 2021 "IMAGES OF EDINA"— PRESENTED Graphic Designer Laux said each year, residents and employees who work in Edina were called to submit their favorite photos taken over the past year in the community in the "Images of Edina" photo contest. She said from the 59 submitted photos, judges chose the winning photographs in five categories: Business, People, Community Events, Places in Edina, and Plants & Animals. She congratulated all winners and said photos would be published on Edina Magazine's website for readers to vote for the Readers' Choice Award Winner. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file. VIII.A. NEW ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDY SALE LIQUOR LICENSES FOR OLIVE'S FRESH PIZZA BAR EDINA, LLC, DBA OLIVE'S FRESH PIZZA BAR — APPROVED Clerk Allison shared Olive's Fresh Pizza Bar Edina, LLC dba Olive's Fresh Pizza Bar Edina was a restaurant located at 5820 Lincoln Drive and said the application complied with code requirements. A background investigation was completed by the police department and staff recommended approval of the liquor licenses. Acting Mayor Staunton opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. Public Testimony None. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to close the public hearing. Rollcall• Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton Motion carried. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Anderson, to approve new on-sale intoxicating and Sunday sale liquor licenses for Olive's Fresh Pizza Bar Edina, LLC dba Olive's Fresh Pizza Bar Edina a restaurant located at 5820 Lincoln Drive, Edina. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton Page 2 Minutes/Edina City Council/September 21. 2021 Motion carried. IX. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS IX.A. NEW CONSUMPTION AND DISPLAY PERMIT FOR WOODEN HILL BREWING COMPANY LLC DBA WOODEN HILL BREWING COMPANY — APPROVED Ms. Allison shared that the public hearing was closed at noon on September 13 and no comments were received. Wooden Hill Brewing Company request was for a Consumption and Display Permit to allow patrons to bring in their own intoxicating beverages for consumption. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to approve the new consumption and display permit for Wooden Hill Brewing Company LLC dba Wooden Hill Brewing Company. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton Motion carried. IX.B. BRISTOL AND MAVELLE PARK1LYNMAR BASIN STORMWATER PROJECT CONCEPT PLAN SUMMARY REPORT — APPROVED Water Resources Coordinator Wilson said the City had partnered with the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District to study options for providing stormwater improvements at Bristol & Mavelle Park, also referred to as Lynmar Basin. The project was introduced to the Council at the April 20, 2021 City Council meeting. She shared project goals, purpose, funding, public engagement, concept design and public influence, project costs and benefits, and next steps. She stated the goals of the project were to improve the water quality of Lake Edina, and downstream water resources, reduce flood risk in the South Cornelia neighborhood, enhance natural resources, including improving pollinator habitat, keep a portion of the space open for passive recreation, and consult residents in the process. She outlined the proposed concrete paths, landscaping, turf areas and trees. She said the public was in general support for the primary benefits and wanted to ensure open space remained for unstructured play, protect high value trees, and protect property owners from flooding. Ms. Wilson said upon City Council approval, the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Board of Managers would consider authorizing District staff to undertake a feasibility study. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to approve the Bristol & Mavelle Park/Lynmar Basin Stormwater Project Concept Plan Summary Report. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton Motion carried. IX.C. MORNINGSIDE FLOOD INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT; 30% DESIGN CHECK IN — REVIEWED Engineering Services Manager Bintner said staff was present to report on project 30% design and public engagement for Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project strategy, design goals, considerations and opportunities approved in April. He reviewed commitments made, public engagement, Weber Park design, Lynn/Kipling design, modified recommendations, and next steps. He said strategic alignment was well done with the Council infrastructure strategy and aligned with Council goals. Ms. Wilson shared the public participation plan and comments heard regarding how the project would look, flood infrastructure, park swale, fencing, and others. Fred Rozumalski, Barr Engineering, shared about surface treatments throughout the project area, expansion of pond areas, bituminous paths, and plantings. Mr. Bitner shared more about the public engagement report, revised CIP and technical memo from April that included images of a 2D flood model that demonstrated overflow path that impacted the school and Page 3 Minutes/Edina City Council/September 21. 2021 park shelter and the need for a park swale. He outlined the proposed schedule that included Phase I construction beginning in 2022. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. IX.D. RESOLUTION 2021-79; APPROVING MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO SOUTHDALE 2 TIF DISTRICT — ADOPTED Economic Development Manager Neuendorf stated this item pertained to a budget modification to the Southdale 2 Tax Increment Financing District. A public hearing to collect input was conducted on September 9, 2021, and input from Hennepin County, Edina Public Schools and Richfield Public Schools was also solicited in accordance with Minnesota Statute. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution 2021-79 adopting a modification to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Southdale 2 Tax Increment Financing District as presented. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton Motion carried. IX.E. RESOLUTION 2021-77; ADOPTING THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING THE PROPOSED TAX LEVY PAYABLE IN 2022 — ADOPTED Mr. Neal said M.S. 275.065 required the City to adopt a proposed budget and levy and certify the proposed levy to the County auditor by September 30. The auditor would use this information to prepare and send parcel specific notices, then noted the City was required to certify the final property tax levy to the County by December 27, 2021. Finance Director Andrews shared the proposed budget, process and timeline, and tax comparisons then outlined the City's total consolidated budget details, estimated market values. Assistant Manager Schaefer explained how the budget work plans fed into all City work plans and spoke about the budget's goals, objectives, and strategies in detail. Mr. Neal said staff was still reviewing staffing demands to support increases in services and priorities outlined in the budget work plan, increased capital funding, and estimated levy impacts from the proposed levy that would total approximately $8 per month on a median single-family home then spoke about the Southdale 2 tax impact and benefits to the entire community with $6.8 million added back to the tax base. He outlined the HRA levy and outlined next steps for adoption in December. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution 2021-77 adopting the proposed budget for the City of Edina for Year 2022, and establishing the proposed tax levy payable in 2022. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton Motion carried. IX.F. ACTING MAYOR — APPOINTED Mr. Neal stated Mayor Hovland and Acting Mayor Staunton would be out of the country and it was customary to appoint the senior Councilmember as Acting Mayor. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to appoint Councilmember Anderson as Acting Mayor for the time period when Mayor Hovland and Acting Mayor Staunton are out of the country. Rollcall: Page 4 %OP Allison, City Clerk Kevin Staunton, Acting Mayor Minutes/Edina City Council/September 21. 2021 Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton Motion carried. X. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS - Received X.A. MINUTES: ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION, JULY 22, 202 I X.B. MINUTES: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION, AUGUST 12, 2021 X.C. MINUTES: HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION, JULY 27, 2021 XI. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE — Received XII. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS — Received XIII. MANAGER'S COMMENTS — Received XIV. CALENDAR OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND EVENTS — Received XV. ADJOURNMENT Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, to adjourn the meeting at 9:58 p.m. Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Minutes approved by Edina City Council, October 5, 2021. Video Copy of the September 21, 2021, meeting available. Page 5