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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-10-19 City Council Regular Minutes Page 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 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 Staunton, to approve the meeting agenda as presented. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT Nora Davis, 6921 Southdale Road, shared concerns about the number of mature trees being removed throughout the City, including the 4404 Valley View site. She spoke about the value of trees, noting while many had been replanted more were being removed. She encouraged the Council to consider retaining trees where possible. 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 amended, removing Item VI.Q, Resolution No. 2021-96 and Ordinance No. 2021-05; Site Improvement Plan Agreement and Final Rezoning from PCD-3 to PUD at 4040 70th Street West: VI.A. Approve minutes of the Work Session and Regular Meetings of October 5, 2021 VI.B. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated October 8, 2021, totaling $3,262,296.28 and Pre-List Dated October 15, 2021, totaling $2,156,578.05 VI.C. Approve Pentagon Village LLC Redevelopment Agreement Amendment No. 3 VI.D. Request for Purchase; Two Trackless Snow Machines, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, MacQueen Equipment, LLC, $250,198 VI.E. Request for Purchase; Multiquip Generator, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Multiquip, Inc., $36,629 VI.F. Request for Purchase; 2022 Ford F550 with Service Body and Crane, Boyer Ford, $50,234 and Aspen Equipment, $78,775 for a total cost of $129,009 VI.G. Request for Purchase; Edina Liquor Advertising Contract, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Comcast Spotlight, $40,000 VI.H. Adopt Resolution 2021-91; Authorizing Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant Assistance Application Minutes/Edina City Council/October 19, 2021 Page 2 VI.I. Adopt Resolution 2021-92; Setting Public Hearing Date for Municipal Consent of MnDOT I-494 to Highway 169 Project VI.J. Approve Master Agreement for Design Services with HGA VI.K. Request for Purchase; Blake Road Final Design, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, WSB, $196,408 VI.L. Request for Purchase; Change Order No. 1; Watermain Rehabilitation, Contract ENG21-7, Improvement WM-597, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Fer-Pal Construction USA LLC, $86,594 VI.M. Request for Purchase; Facility Asset Management Software Tool Renewal, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Gordian, $50,296 VI.N. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-94; Providing for the Sale of Refunding Bonds VI.O. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-95; Amending the Budget for the Year 2021 VI.P. Adopt Ordinance No. 2021-10; Site Improvement Plan Agreement for 4911 77th street West VI.Q. Resolution No. 2021-96 and Ordinance No. 2021-05; Site Improvement Plan Agreement and Final Rezoning from PCD-3 to PUD at 4040 70th Street West VI.R. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-98; Accepting Donations Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: VI.Q. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-96 AND ORDINANCE NO. 2021-05; SITE IMPROVEMENT PLAN AGREEMENT AND FINAL REZONING FROM PCD-3 TO PUD AT 4040 70TH STREET WEST – ADOPTED The Council inquired about the site improvement plan agreement for this site and suggested increasing the liability insurance level in the future. Community Development Director Teague outlined the limitation of construction hours, third party contractors on site, liability insurance requirements, and confirmed the agreement isolated liability to the developer. Member Anderson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2021-96 and Ordinance No. 2021-05; Site Improvement Plan Agreement and Final Rezoning from PCD-3 to PUD at 4040 70th Street West. Member Staunton seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VII. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS VII.A. NOVEMBER 1, 2021, AS EXTRA MILE DAY 2021 – PROCLAIMED Mayor Hovland read in full a proclamation to declaring November 1, 2021, as Extra Mile Day in Edina, intended to remind individuals and organizations that one person could make a difference. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file. VIII.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-99 ESTABLISHING EDEN WILLSON TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT – ADOPTED Economic Development Manager Neuendorf shared this item pertained to the potential creation of a new tax increment financing district (TIF) in order to provide funding for a combination of private redevelopment and public improvements. He reviewed history of the site, existing conditions including the roadway network, then summarized the proposal for the former Perkins property. He outlined the developer’s request for $5.1 million in TIF support over 15 years to make the project viable. Mr. Neuendorf shared how the property tax base, if constructed, would increase from $3 million to $55 million, then outlined the boundaries and goal to create a 25-year TIF district. He concluded the site qualified as a redevelopment TIF district and that a proposed quality of scale project would not occur without establishment of a TIF district. Minutes/Edina City Council/October 19, 2021 Page 3 Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. Public Testimony Janet Dietrich, 4816 Woodhill Way, addressed the Council. Stephen Makredes, 4916 W. Sunnyslope Road, addressed the Council. Paul Porter, 4928 Dale Drive, addressed the Council. Bill Bailey, 4808 E. Sunnyslope Road, addressed the Council. Steve Dietrich, 4816 Woodhill Way, addressed the Council. Hope Melton, 4825 Valley View Road, addressed the Council. Julie Risser, 6112 Ashcroft Avenue, addressed the Council. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to close the public hearing at noon on October 25, 2021, and continue action on Resolution No. 2021-99 establishing the Eden Willson Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing District to the November 3, 2021, meeting. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. IX. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS IX.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-80; WEED MOWING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, IMPROVEMENT NO. WD-21 – ADOPTED Assistant Director Parks & Natural Resources Swenson summarized the proposed weed mowing special assessment and noted the assessment for 6708 Cornelia Drive had been removed since the public hearing was held so the assessment roll had changed from 12 properties to 11 properties. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2021-80 levying special assessments for Improvement No. WD-21 weed mowing. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. IX.B. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-81; TREE REMOVAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, IMPROVEMENT NO. TR-21 – ADOPTED Manager Neal summarized the proposed tree removal special assessment and shared that after review of the notification process used for the property at 7 Woodland Road recommended that Council adopt the full assessment with the exception of this property and recommend that staff meet with the property owner before adoption of that assessment. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2021-81 levying special assessments for Improvement No. TR-21 tree removal with the removal of the assessment for 7 Woodland Road for consideration at a future meeting. Member Staunton seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. Minutes/Edina City Council/October 19, 2021 Page 4 IX.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-82; GRANDVIEW BUSINESS DISTRICT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, IMPROVEMENT NO. G-21 – ADOPTED Member Staunton introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2021-82 levying special assessments for public improvements. Member Jackson seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. IX.D. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-83; AQUATIC VEGETATION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, IMPROVEMENT NO. AQ-21 – ADOPTED Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2021-83 levying special assessments for public improvements. Member Anderson seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. IX.E. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-84; 50TH AND FRANCE BUSINESS DISTRICT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, IMPROVEMENT NO. M-21 – ADOPTED Member Anderson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2021-84 levying special assessments for public improvements. Member Staunton seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. IX.F. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-85; WEST 58TH STREET NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-456 – ADOPTED City Engineer Director Millner summarized the proposed special assessment for the West 58th Street neighborhood roadway reconstruction project. He said one objection had been received from the property owner at 5733 Beard Avenue who had been notified of next steps in the process should he wish to continue to object. Member Staunton introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2021-85 levying special assessments for public improvements. Member Anderson seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. IX.G. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-86; CERTIFICATION OF DELINQUENT UTILITIES NO. DU-21 – ADOPTED Finance Director McAndrews summarized the proposed certification of delinquent utilities. Member Staunton introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2021-86 authorizing the certification of delinquent utility charges to the Hennepin County auditor. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. IX.H. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-88; DENYING PRELIMINARY REZONING AND PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN WITH MULTIPLE VARIANCES FOR CITY HOMES AT 4630 FRANCE AVENUE – ADOPTED Mr. Teague reviewed the proposal to tear down the existing home and construct two villa homes. He said Planning Commission staff recommended approval of the rezoning and two of the requested variances for the side yard and lot size but the rear yard and lot coverage were recommended for denial. He spoke about Minutes/Edina City Council/October 19, 2021 Page 5 the proposed turning radius that would be problematic and number of comments received on Better Together and the preference for a twinhome. He spoke about standards for setbacks and impacts of the requested variances. Dave Remmick, City Homes, responded to Council questions. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Member Staunton introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2021-88 Denying Preliminary Rezoning From R-1, Single-Dwelling Unit District To PRD-2 Planned Residential District, Preliminary Plat, Side Yard Setback Variance from 20 Feet to 7 Feet and 15 Feet, Lot Size Variance from 7,300 SF to 5,016 SF, Rear Yard Setback Variance from 35 Feet to 25 Feet and the Building Coverage Variance from 25% to 26% at 4630 France Avenue. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. IX.I. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-89; SITE PLAN REVIEW WITH VARIANCES AT 6500 BARRIE ROAD – ADOPTED Mr. Teague outlined the proposed project to tear down the existing 16,032-square foot medical office building and construct a new 24,000-square foot medical office and surgery center. He said the applicant had revised their plans to accommodate recommendations of the Planning Commission so staff was recommending approval. He spoke about the intent to relocate or reconfigure the entrance on the corner of 65th and Barrie to be more prominent and extend the sidewalk on 65th to the lot line as well as increase the parking variance to accommodate a second drive entrance on Barrie Road rather than one on 65th Street. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2021-89 approving a Site Plan Review with Variances at 6500 Barrie Road for Construction of a New Medical Office and Surgery Center. Member Anderson seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. IX.J. ORDINANCE NO. 2021-11; AMENDING CHAPTER 20 CONCERNING GREEN TO GO PACKAGING – FIRST READING HELD Vice Chair Horan, Energy and Environment Commission, presented the proposed Green to Go packaging ordinance in detail which would be a tool the City could use to promote waste reduction, encourage recycling, and minimize contamination in organics and recycling waste. She outlined who would be affected which included restaurants and food trucks, cafeterias, coffee shops, and catering and stated the ordinance would not apply to manufactures, brokers, and others. She spoke about increased awareness with plastic waste and single use items such as straws, utensils, cups and lids, and the goal to reduce plastic waste overall. Vice Chair Horan shared how being green was good business and the policy would support what many businesses were already doing and create a level playing field for packaging costs, create more demand and options and decrease in pricing. She spoke how the ordinance would help reach the City’s goal of 75% recycling goal by 2030 and how the action would help reduce contamination of waste streams that affected landfills. She outlined the importance of education of such programs and noted the increase in take-out meals would likely continue which was why the ordinance was so important. Sustainability Coordinator Hancock shared comments regarding sustainability and Hennepin County’s goals to reduce waste by 75% by 2030 and how this ordinance would help contribute to this goal. She noted 2% of greenhouse emissions came from waste which would help reduce that impact as well. Minutes/Edina City Council/October 19, 2021 Page 6 Community Health Director Brown commented how the ordinance would be incorporated with public education and offered support of the proposed ordinance. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Member Staunton made a motion to grant First Reading to Ordinance No. 2021-11 amending Chapter 20 of the Edina City Code concerning Green To Go Packaging. Member Jackson seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. IX.K. REVISED 30% DESIGN LAYOUT FOR MORNINGSIDE FLOOD INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT – APPROVED Mr. Millner summarized feedback received for the Morningside flood infrastructure project that included a revised 30% design plan of ice rink and open skate unchanged, creation of flat space between fields, and removed outfield fence. He stated the ice rink would remain in the existing location, rink lighting and boards would be improved as part of a separate contract, and the open skate area from the ice rink to Grimes Avenue would remain unchanged and considered as part of a future Park’s improvement project. He said the revised layout that would maintain two multi-use fields would add approximately $500,000 in additional grading and pipe to safely transmit flood flows across the park and under the southeast multi-use field and that staff would continue to look for opportunities to value engineer the project to better align with the initial budget estimate. Mr. Millner outlined the communication process used with residents and budget impacts then shared the proposed schedule and next steps. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to approve the revised 30% design layout for the Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. X. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS - Received X.A. MINUTES: COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION, AUGUST 9, 2021 X.B. MINUTES: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 XI. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE – Received XII. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS – Received XIII. MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Received XIII.A. BUDGET WORK PLAN AND RACE AND EQUITY WORK PLAN UPDATES 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 9:52 p.m. Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. Minutes/Edina City Council/October 19, 2021 Page 7 Respectfully submitted, Sharon Allison, City Clerk Minutes approved by Edina City Council, November 3, 2021. James B. Hovland, Mayor Video Copy of the October 19, 2021, meeting available.