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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-02-02 City Council Regular MinutesPage 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 2022 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:02 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 PRESENTED Member Pierce made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, to approve the meeting agenda as presented. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT None. 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 Anderson made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton approving the consent agenda as presented: VI.A. Approve minutes of the Work Session and Regular Meetings of January 19, 2022 VI.B. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Pre-List Dated January 21, 2022, totaling $1,496,501.31 and Pre-List Dated January 28, 2022, totaling $1,035,169.33 VI.C. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-23; Accepting Donation from Pacy Erck VI.D. Request for Purchase, Aquatic Center Air Conditioning Replacement, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Flare Heating and Air Conditioning, $47,800 VI.E. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-22: Accepting Donation from Bjornnes Family VI.F. Approve Traffic Safety Report of January 4, 2022 VI.G. Request for Purchase, Police Squad Laptop Replacements, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Baycom, $99,782 VI.H. Approve Edina Housing Foundation Appointments VI.I. Approve Summary Publication for Ordinance Nos. 2021-16 and 2022-01 Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file. VII.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20, APPROVING PROPOSED APPLICATION FOR 2022 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUBGRANTEE AGREEMENT – CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 15, 2022 Minutes/Edina City Council/February 2, 2022 Page 2 Affordable Housing Development Manager Hawkinson said the Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) Program was a federal entitlement program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and managed by Hennepin County to oversee the distribution of funds to cities. The funds are to be used for improvements of housing and provide a suitable living environment for persons with low and moderate incomes. She shared the CDBG budget over time and said Edina’s estimated 2022 CDBG budget allotment was estimated to be $176,472, which was an increase to what was allocated in 2021. She stated when HUD establishes the 2022 CDBG budget later this spring, Edina would be notified of any changes to its allotment and if a change in the budget occurred the amount would be adjusted accordingly. Ms. Hawkinson said of the $176,472 total allocation, 15% ($26,471) would be set aside for Public Services which was administered by Hennepin County and $150,001 would be available for the Community Development portion of the CDBG allocation approved by the City Council. She spoke about rehabilitation of private property and how the City paused funding from 2015-2018 then allocated $60,000 last year and how eight people were currently on the waiting list and that staff recommended request of the same amount this year. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to close the public hearing at noon on February 7, 2022, and continue action on Resolution No. 2022-20 Approving Proposed Application for 2022 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Funds and Authorizing Execution of Subrecipient Agreement with Urban Hennepin County and Any Third Party Agreements, to the February 15, 2022, City Council meeting. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VIII. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS VIII.A. RESOLUTION 2022-15; TH-169 NOISE WALL IMPROVEMENTS SA-21 AND SA-22 – ADOPTED Member Staunton stated he would be recusing himself from consideration of this item due to a potential conflict of interest. Director of Engineering Millner stated Council was asked to consider Resolution No. 2022-15, TH-169 Noise Wall Improvements SA-21 and SA-22 to assess 10% of the project costs to adjacent properties that benefit from the noise reduction. He said approval could be considered for each wall separately and noted with one member abstaining four votes in the affirmative would be required for approval. He said the public hearing closed at noon on January 24 and that four comments were received online for the north wall with one in support of the project. He added 11 comments were received for the south wall with nine in support of the project. Mr. Millner spoke about the two project locations as part of MnDOT's Metro Noise Abatement Program and said the walls would be located along TH 169 from Valley View Road to Apache Road (SA-21) and Waterford Court to 5995 Lincoln Drive (SA-22). He shared that City Council approved a resolution of support for MnDOT to continue design in anticipation of construction in 2018 and that MnDOT would be responsible for 90% of the funding. He said the City was responsible for the remaining 10% and by policy would be assessed to benefiting properties. The assessable costs for SA-21 and SA-22 were estimated at approximately $345,500 and $164,500, respectively and assessments per REU ranged from $650 to $1,150 per REU and $2,100 to $5,900 per REU for the north and south walls. He said that based on limited support by the property owners and potential legal concerns staff did not recommend approval of the north wall but did support installation of the south wall then reviewed the different tiers and potential decibel reduction. Minutes/Edina City Council/February 2, 2022 Page 3 City Attorney Kendall commented about the potential for litigation should the north wall be constructed and subsequent assessment of property owners for its construction. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution 2022-15 Ordering Noise Wall Improvements for TH-169 NB – Valley View Road to Apache Road, Improvement No. SA-21. Member Anderson seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Hovland Abstain: Staunton Motion carried. Member Pierce made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, to deny ordering noise wall improvements for TH-169 NB from Waterford Court to 5995 Lincoln Drive, Improvement No. SA-22. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Hovland Abstain: Staunton Motion carried. VIII.B. SKETCH PLAN FOR 5146 EDEN AVENUE (FORMER PUBLIC WORKS SITE) – REVIEWED Community Development Director Teague stated the City Council was asked to consider a sketch plan proposal to re-develop the 3.3-acre vacant site at 5146 Eden Avenue for the former Public Works site. He said as proposed at full build out the site would include a 6-1/2-story, 90-unit senior cooperative project (owner occupied) with 173 underground parking spaces. He said 10% of the units would be for affordable housing which calculated to be nine units and include a two-story, 13,500-square foot 347-seat restaurant with 32 surface parking stalls. He spoke about the additional parking that would rely on the public Jerry’s parking ramp to the west and a 31,643-square foot green space/public plaza area with pedestrian walkways to a bridge that would connect the Jerry’s parking ramp. Mr. Teague said this connection was recommended in the Grandview Development Framework. Economic Development Manager Neuendorf shared further about the proposed project and the history of the site and how to reuse the site that resulted in nine different concepts over time that incorporated both public and private uses. Dave Anderson, Frauenshuh, spoke about the collaborative effort of the team’s proposal that included Pope Associates for the senior cooperative, Jester Concept and Shade Design for the restaurant/hospitality, and the Grandview Yard led by Confluence and how the proposal met the seven guiding principles and included the restaurant/hospitality component then shared history of the proposed senior housing coop. Terry Minarik, Confluence, reviewed the site plan components that included the Grandview Yard concept with the senior coop and restaurant with an events lawn, outdoor dining and restaurant building which was set back on the site so activities could engage in the larger Grandview Yard. He spoke about the small parking area for the restaurant with two means of entry then shared further about proposed parking and an amenity deck for residents and a pedestrian bridge, public art, and other amenities. Mr. Minarik discussed the need for terracing which would provide branding for the project the outlined movement and circulation throughout the project and the public restroom facilities as part of the proposed park space which would be a unique element. Alex Hall, Applewood Pointe, shared about the proposed senior cooperative project. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Minutes/Edina City Council/February 2, 2022 Page 4 IX. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS - Received IX.A. MINUTES: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION, DECEMBER 9, 2021 IX.B. MINUTES: TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, DECEMBER 16, 2021 X. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE – Received XI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS – Received XII. MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Received XII.A. PROPOSED AGENDA STRUCTURE CHANGES XIII. CALENDAR OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND EVENTS – Received XIV. ADJOURNMENT Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 p.m. Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Allison, City Clerk Minutes approved by Edina City Council, February 15, 2022. James B. Hovland, Mayor Video Copy of the February 2, 2022, meeting available.