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Home My WebLink About2022-01-04 City Council Regular MinutesPage 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 4, 2022 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:00 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 AMENDED Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to approve the meeting agenda as amended adding Item VIII.C., Resolution 2022-12, Crime Response. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT Andy Brown, 5512 Park Place, asked about status of replacement for the warming houses at Lewis Ridge Park and Strachauer Park. 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 December 13 and 21, 2021 VI.B. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated December 17, 2021, totaling $1,145,855.34, Pre-List Dated December 17, 2021, totaling $1,169,271.85; Pre-List Dated December 23, 2021, totaling $843,558.99; and Pre-List Dated December 30, 2021, totaling $2,363,675.43 VI.C. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-01: Designating Official Newspaper for 2022 VI.D. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-02: Signatory Resolution VI.E. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-03: Designating Official Depositories VI.F. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-04: Designation of Director and Alternate Director of LOGIS VI.G. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-05: Designation of Director and Alternate Director of Suburban Rate Authority VI.H. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-06: Authorizing Facsimile Signatures by Public Officials VI.I. Annual Appointment of Assistant Weed Inspector VI.J. Set 2022 Date for Board of Appeal and Equalization VI.K. Approve Partial Release of Development Contract for Pentagon Village VI.L. Adopt Resolution 2022-07: Authorizing Grant Application for 7001 France Avenue Redevelopment Project Minutes/Edina City Council/January 4, 2022 Page 2 VI.M. Adopt Resolution 2022-08: Requesting Variance from State Aid Standards for Blake Road from Spruce Road to Scriver Road VI.N. Adopt Resolution 2022-10: Supporting Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Grant VI.O. Request for Purchase, Professional Engineering Services for France Avenue Sidewalk, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Bolton & Menk, Inc., $44,307 VI.P. Approve Traffic Safety Report of November 30, 2021 VI.Q. Approve COVID-19 Response Services Agreement with City of Bloomington VI.R. Request for Purchase, Annual Cityworks Maintenance Contract, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Azteca Systems, LLC, $36,000 VI.S. Request for Purchase, Water Treatment Plant 6 Valves and Actuators, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Vessco, Inc., $61,792.30 VI.T. Request for Purchase, SCADA Phase II, Changer Order No. 2, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Integrated Process Solutions, Inc., $88,542.52 VI.U. Approve Amendments to Municipal Legislative Commission Joint and Cooperative Agreement VI.V. Payment of Health Insurance Continuation Waiver VI.W. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-11; Accepting Donations Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file. VII.A. ORDINANCE 2022-09, PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR 5300 KELSEY TERRACE – CONTINUED TO JANUARY 19, 2022 Community Development Director Teague said Cliff and Nancy Anderson were requesting subdivision of their property at 5300 Kelsey Terrace into two lots. The existing home on the lot would remain, and a new home built on Lot 2. This property was originally platted as two lots and the applicant was proposing to restore the original plat and to meet all minimum lot size requirements. He said to accommodate the request, a subdivision was required. Mr. Teague outlined the result lot sizes that would meet the minimum standards. Carol Lansing, counsel for the applicant, thanked staff for working with them on this request and was available to stand for questions. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared. Member Jackson moved to close the public hearing at noon on January 10, 2022, and continue action on Resolution No. 2022-09, approving preliminary and final plat at 5300 Kelsey Terrace, to the January 19, 2022, City Council meeting. Member Anderson seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VIII. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS VIII.A. ANNUAL APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYOR – APPROVED Mayor Hovland stated per State Statute the Council must appoint an acting Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem to fulfill the duties of the Mayor in their absence. Mayor Hovland made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, to appoint Member Staunton as Acting Mayor. Rollcall: Minutes/Edina City Council/January 4, 2022 Page 3 Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VIII.B. ORDINANCE 2022-01: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT – IMPERVIOUS SURFACE, BASEMENT, 1-FOOT RULE AND SETBACK DEFINITIONS – FIRST READING HELD Mr. Teague shared as part of the 2021 Planning Commission Work Plan, the Commission had been working on Zoning Ordinance Amendments to establish an impervious surface requirement in the R-1 Zoning District, eliminate the requirement for basements in newly constructed homes, amend the one-foot rule for tear down rebuilds when a low water table was present and amend/clarify setback definitions. He shared the final draft to be considered as recommended by the Planning Commission. He reviewed each element of the ordinance and explained the proposed changes in detail which included setbacks in the Greater Southdale District that would remove language regarding building podium height of 60 feet, how setbacks would be measured, impervious surface ordinance definitions and amounts as well as examples, and the 1-foot rule to address massing and large home issues. Mr. Teague responded to a resident’s concern regarding appropriate notice of the proposed ordinance and that the City Attorney had reviewed the documentation and process and determined the process had been followed according to Statute. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Member Staunton made a motion to grant First Reading to Ordinance 2022-01 regarding impervious surface lot coverage, setbacks, and the 1-foot rule, as amended. Member Jackson seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VIII.C. RESOLUTION 2022-12; CRIME RESPONSE – ADOPTED Mayor Hovland noted the Council had amended the meeting agenda to include this item that had been prepared by Members Anderson and Pierce. The Council read the proposed resolution into the record that addressed crime response in the City regarding enforcement, racial profiling, and protection of all Edina residents. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Member Pierce introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2022-12 Crime Response. Member Anderson seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. IX. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS – Received IX.A. MINUTES: HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION, NOVEMBER 16, 2021 IX.B. MINUTES: TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, NOVEMBER 18, 2021 IX.C. MINUTES: ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION, NOVEMBER 18, 2021 X. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE – Received XI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS – Received XII. MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Received XIII. CALENDAR OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND EVENTS – Received XIV. ADJOURNMENT Minutes/Edina City Council/January 4, 2022 Page 4 Member Pierce made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, to adjourn the meeting at 8:16 p.m. Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Allison, City Clerk Minutes approved by Edina City Council, January 19, 2022. James B. Hovland, Mayor Video Copy of the January 4, 2022, meeting available.