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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01-19 City Council Regular Minutes Page 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 2022 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 virtual 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 Jackson, to approve the meeting agenda as amended adding Resolution No. 2022-21, Supporting the Authority to Impose a Local Option Sales Tax for Specific Capital Improvements, to VIII.C., Reports/ Recommendations. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT Lori Grotz, 5513 Park Place, asked questions regarding the total number of COVID-19 cases and the most recent positive case that had occurred among staff since the beginning of the pandemic. Britta Ryan, 513 John Street, shared concerns from the Interlachen neighborhood regarding the sound barrier removal and its impacts. She spoke about the request to redirect outdoor speakers use during events that did not result in noise reduction and how the City did not utilize a decibel reader to help measure the impacts and therefore could not address the noise ordinance. She requested the City consider amending the ordinance to limit the number of permits issued to the venue as a solution to reduce noise impacts to their neighborhood. Janey Westin, 6136 Brookview Avenue, shared her disappointment with the Council for not issuing a City- wide mask mandate similar to many neighboring cities and asked the Council to reconsider this action as it was important to public health. V.A. CITY MANAGER’S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS Manager Neal responded to Community Comments from the last meeting. VI. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED AS AMENDED Member Pierce made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson approving the consent agenda as amended, removing Item VI.N., Resolution 2022-14 Support Calling for State and Federal Response to Cities’ Action on Climate Change: VI.A. Approve minutes of the Work Session and Regular and Special Meetings of January 4 and 7, 2022 VI.B. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated January 7, 2022, totaling $914,928.36, Pre-List Dated January 14, 2022, totaling $1,671,397.02 Minutes/Edina City Council/January 19, 2022 Page 2 VI.C. Request for Purchase, Contract for Services for the Small Business Technical Assistance Program, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Creative Arcade, up to $150,000 VI.D. Request for Purchase, Contract for Services for the Small Business Technical Assistance Program, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Davison Group, up to $50,000 VI.E. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-17: Calling for a Public Hearing – 70th and France TIF District VI.F. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-18: Authorizing Grant Application for 4040 West 70th Street Affordable Housing Development VI.G. Request for Purchase, Nine Mile Creek Vegetation Management, ENG 22-4NB, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Cardno, $75,000 VI.H. Approve Cost Share Agreement with Nine Mile Creek Watershed District for Shoreline Buffer Enhancement VI.I. Request for Purchase, Private Stormwater Best Management Practices Inspection, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Barr Engineering Company, $95,000 VI.J. Request for Purchase, Pedestrian Bridge for Hole #16 Braemar Golf Course, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Contech Engineering Solutions, $39,796 VI.K. Request for Purchase, Six Electric Vehicle Chargers, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Carbon Day, $55,382 VI.L. Receive Petition for Design and Bid of Private Fence on McCauley Trail VI.M. Approve First Amendment to Lease for Communication Facility Agreement at Creek Valley School Park, 6301 Gleason Road VI.N. Resolution 2022-14: Support Calling for State and Federal Response to Cities’ Action on Climate Change VI.O. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-16; Approve Parking Restrictions on Blake Road VI.P. Request for Purchase, Rosland Parking Lot Resurfacing, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Bituminous Roadways, $46,960 VI.Q. Request for Purchase, Water Treatment Plant 6 Filter Improvements, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, MN Mechanical Solutions, $291,380 VI.R. Approve 2022-2023 Union Contract for IOUE Local 49 Public Service Workers VI.S. Approve Out-of-State Travel for Mayor Hovland VI.T. Approve Amended 2022 Calendar of Meetings and Religious Observance Dates VI.U. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-19; Accepting Donations Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA VI.N. RESOLUTION 2022-14: SUPPORT CALLING FOR STATE AND FEDERAL RESPONSE TO CITIES’ ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE – ADOPTED The Council spoke about the importance of this action and how others cities were working to document the effect seen in climate change, share ideas about what could be done, and to call on state and federal government to provide tools to respond to roadblocks as part of this work state. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution 2022-14 to Support Calling for State and Federal Response to Cities’ Action on Climate Change. Member Anderson seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file. Minutes/Edina City Council/January 19, 2022 Page 3 VII.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-15, TH-169 NOISE WALL IMPROVEMENTS SA-21 AND SA-22 – CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 2, 2022 Member Staunton said he would recuse himself from discussion and action on this item due to a potential conflict of interest and left the meeting at 7:26 p.m. Engineering Director Millner said the two project locations were part of MnDOT's Metro Noise Abatement Program. The walls were located along TH 169 from Valley View Road to Apache Road (SA-21) and Waterford Court to 5995 Lincoln Drive (SA-22). City Council approved a resolution of support for MnDOT to continue design in anticipation of construction in 2018 and MnDOT was responsible for 90% of the funding. The City was responsible for the remaining 10% and by policy would be assessed to benefiting properties. He said the assessable costs for SA-21 and SA-22 were estimated at approximately $345,500 and $164,500, respectively and assessments per REU range from $650 to $1,150 per REU and $2,100 to $5,900 per REU for the north and south walls. Mr. Millner said staff analyzed the project and felt the project was necessary, cost-effective, and feasible from an engineering standpoint. He outlined the project in detail that would create 20-foot high wood walls designed and constructed by MnDOT then outlined proposed assessments based on tiers and the amount of decibel reduction by tiers for the properties that included the 5995 Lincoln Drive apartments. He outlined the assessment options payable over 15 years after construction in 2023 then shared visuals of the proposed project. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. Public Testimony Jay Belschner, 6720 Samuel Road, addressed the Council. Carolyn Peterson, 6960 Langford Court, addressed the Council. Nancy Kays, 6709 Sioux Trail, addressed the Council. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to close the public hearing at noon on January 24, 2022, and continue action on Resolution No. 2022-15, Ordering Noise Wall Improvements for TH-169 NB – Valley View Road to Apache Road and TH-169 NB – Waterford Court to 5995 Lincoln Drive Improvement Nos. SA-21 and SA-22, to the February 2, 2022, City Council meeting. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Hovland Abstain: Staunton Motion carried. Member Staunton returned to the meeting at 7:59 p.m. VIII. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS VIII.A. ORDINANCE 2022-01: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT – IMPERVIOUS SURFACE, BASEMENT, 1-FOOT RULE AND SETBACK DEFINITIONS – ADOPTED Community Development Director 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 and revisions from the January 4 meeting regarding building coverage requirement regarding overhangs and eaves and conditions for a tear down and rebuild, language correction from low water to high water elevation, and setbacks in the Southdale District to be consistent with regulation of setbacks similar to France and York Avenues. He clarified the ordinance would not amend setback requirements but just clarify how setbacks were measured by definition. Minutes/Edina City Council/January 19, 2022 Page 4 The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Member Jackson moved to grant Second Reading adopting Ordinance 2022-01 regarding impervious surface lot coverage, setbacks, and the 1-foot rule. Member Anderson seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VIII.B. RESOLUTION 2022-09, PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR 5300 KELSEY TERRACE – ADOPTED Mr. 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. Member Pierce introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2022-09 approving preliminary and final plat at 5300 Kelsey Terrace. Member Jackson seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VIII.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-21, SUPPORTING THE AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE A LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX FOR SPECIFIC CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS – ADOPTED Mr. Neal said this resolution, similar to the resolution adopted in January 2021, would establish the new request that allowed the City to collect and spend the remaining dollars already approved by Legislature for the Braemar Arena project. He said this action would not increase the rate or duration but just collect the additional dollars devoted to the project. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Member Anderson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2022-21 Supporting the Authority to Impose a Local Sales Tax to Fund Specific Capital Improvements Providing Regional Benefit, to Establish the Duration of the Tax and the Revenue to be Raised by the Tax, and to Authorize the City of Edina to Issue Bonds Supported by the Sales Tax Revenue. Member Staunton seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. IX. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS – Received IX.A. MINUTES: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, DECEMBER 14, 2021 X. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE – Received XI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS – Received XII. MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Received XII.A. BUDGET WORK PLAN AND RACE AND EQUITY WORK PLAN UPDATES XIII. CALENDAR OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND EVENTS – Received Minutes/Edina City Council/January 19, 2022 Page 5 XIV. ADJOURNMENT Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to adjourn the meeting at 8:27 p.m. Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Allison, City Clerk Minutes approved by Edina City Council, February 2, 2022. James B. Hovland, Mayor Video Copy of the January 19, 2022, meeting available.