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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-12-13 City Council Regular MinutesPage 1 INUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 13, 2021 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:01 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 Anderson, to approve the meeting agenda as presented. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT John Connelly, 7309 West Shore Drive, shared concerns regarding the increase in geese and its effects on the trail by Fred Richards Park. He said the number of geese could affect the City’s investment in the area and suggested involving the DNR or golf course management to address the concern. VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file. VI.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-123; MORNINGSIDE D&E NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-461 – CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 21, 2021 Director of Engineering Millner reviewed the proposed infrastructure projects, general schedule, and assessment policy. He said based on a proactive pavement management program, streets were grouped into neighborhoods to maximize economies of scale, based on pavement condition, age, underground utility issues, and transportation issues and goals. He said the program was tied to Budget Work Plan Pillar #1 of infrastructure that met community needs and noted overall Minnesota roads received a C grade or mediocre rating from the Minnesota Grade by ASCE and how this work in Edina helped address that rating. Mr. Millner shared more about how projects were identified throughout the City and reviewed the overall utility infrastructure then spoke about the City’s Pavement Condition Index (PCI) that had gradually increased over time from a fair rating to good. He shared if approved projects would begin construction in 2022 with a final assessment hearing in October 2023, then reviewed the City’s assessment policy recently updated that removed all retaining walls and subcuts, that assessments would cover almost 73% for local streets and almost 15% for MSA streets. He reviewed elements of repair as part of the project such as irrigation systems and turf establishment then reviewed final assessment amount options for property owners. Project Engineer Gerk said staff initiated this project and proposed to reconstruct Branson Street, Crocker Avenue, Grimes Avenue, Littel Street, Lynn Avenue, Morningside Road, Oakdale Avenue and West 42nd Street. He said the overall project cost was estimated at $7,843,103 and that funding would be a combination of special assessments, City Utility and Pedestrian and Cyclists Safety (PACS) funds, and property taxes. He said staff analyzed the project and believed the project was necessary, cost-effective, and feasible from an engineering standpoint. He outlined the existing watermain conditions in the project area and proposal to replace watermain and related work paid for from the watermain fund. Mr. Gerk outlined the existing Minutes/Edina City Council/December 13, 2021 Page 2 sanitary sewer conditions, reviewed the existing storm water system which was undersized overall and replaced curb and gutter, install sump drain pipe where feasible, and others. He spoke about upsizing the storm sewer pond that would reduce flood risk in the neighborhood and upsizing of storm sewer. He spoke about the street’s PCI average of 76 and how Morningside D&E was at 5 then outlined the proposed improvements that included construction of new roadway section, recycle existing asphalt pavement material and some subgrade corrections that would result in 24-30-foot street widths that would meet the City’s Living Streets Plan. He outlined pedestrian and bicycle improvements at right-of-way impacts and how to address. Assistant City Engineer Ditzler shared the estimated project costs and funding sources, special assessments and property taxes as part of the City’s revised assessment policy and said the project total proposed was $12,250,000, assigned to benefitting properties of public improvements. He said 73.64% of the cost would be assessed to property owners which included roadway and driveway removals, asphalt pavement, restoration, and indirect costs, with the remainder of roadway costs covered by property taxes. He outlined estimated roadway assessments of the 254 properties or 245.71 Residential Equivalent Units (REUs) at $9,300 per REU then reviewed the market benefit estimates made based on a licensed and qualified appraisal firm that concluded the average price benefit of $14,000 to $20,000 per buildable lot. Mr. Ditzler outlined proposed payment options available to property owners and said staff believed the project was feasible, cost effective and necessary to improve the City’s infrastructure and recommended approval. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. Public Testimony Mindy Ahler, 4244 Crocker Avenue, addressed the Council. Paul Thompson, 4244 Crocker, addressed the Council. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to close the public hearing at noon on December 15, 2021, and continue action on Resolution No. 2021-123 ordering improvement for Morningside D & E Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction, Improvement No BA-461, to the December 21, 2021, City Council meeting. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VI.B. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-122; BLAKE ROAD NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-463 – CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 21, 2021 Mr. Millner said staff initiated this project which was to reconstruct Blake Road between Scriver Road and Spruce Road. He said the overall project cost was estimated at $12,152,060 and funding would be a combination of special assessments, Municipal State Aid, City Utility and Pedestrian and Cyclists Safety (PACS) funds. He said staff analyzed the project and believed the project was necessary, cost-effective, and feasible from an engineering standpoint. Graduate Engineer Acosta outlined the proposed project that included existing watermain condition and proposed watermain improvements and related work between Waterman and Interlachen. He outlined the existing sanitary sewer condition with inflow and infiltration occurring throughout the system and localized sanitary sewer pipe defects of root intrusion and others, and said staff proposed to install cured-in-place pipe liners and spot repairs to address and replace manhole castings and rings. He outlined the existing storm sewer condition and proposed concrete curb and gutter replacement, new sump drain pipe where feasible, then outlined the existing roadway condition of streets originally constructed in the 1930s and 1940s and PCI of 25. Minutes/Edina City Council/December 13, 2021 Page 3 Mr. Millner shared the proposed roadway that would include narrow vehicle lanes to slow traffic, on street bike lanes, an 8-12-foot shared use path, and 6-foot sidewalk on the south end. He spoke about the proposed phasing recommended and extensive permitting process as part of the CenterPoint Energy Beltline project and existing right-of-way conditions of landscape features and replacements. He outlined easements needed at the roundabout and the MSA variance request by MnDOT to retain the 20 and 25 mph curve in lieu of 30 mph and the Edina monument sign. Mr. Millner outlined the proposed costs that would total $12,152,400 and how the City would not assess for the wall or subcuts as those costs would be State Aid. He stated special assessments would be assigned to benefiting properties and that estimated assessments for the 58 properties or 38.98 REUs would total $272,860 or $7,000 per REU then added the final assessment hearing would be held in the fall of 2023. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:28 p.m. Public Testimony Rob Frimerman, 6229 Maloney Avenue, addressed the Council. Bill Pierro, 6324 Waterman, addressed the Council. Peter Hemstad, 402 Blake Road South, addressed the Council. Steven Ward, 421 Blake Road South, addressed the Council. Ted Rutherford, 300 Blake Road south, addressed the Council. Carter Vargo, 6408 Maloney Avenue, addressed the Council. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, to close the public hearing at noon on December 15, 2021, and continue action on Resolution No. 2021-122 ordering improvement for Blake Road A, B, and C Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction, Improvement No BA-463 to the December 21, 2021, City Council meeting. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VII. ADJOURNMENT Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to adjourn the meeting at 9:09 p.m. Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Allison, City Clerk Minutes approved by Edina City Council, January 4, 2022. James B. Hovland, Mayor Video Copy of the December 13, 2021, meeting available.