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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-03-22 City Council Regular Meeting MinutesPage 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 22, 2022 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. then shared the procedure for public hearing and community comment. II. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Hovland. Absent: Member Staunton. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED AS AMENDED Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to approve the meeting agenda as amended, reversing the order of Items VII.A and VII.B. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Hovland Motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT Arnie Bigbee, 7621 Edinborough Way, Unit 2110, and member of the Edina Human Rights and Relations Commission, spoke about the need to respect all people who live, work and play in Edina as a top priority. He spoke about the need for affordable housing opportunities and progress on the issue of racism within the community then shared lapel buttons from the Department of Human Rights of Minnesota and encouraged the Council and senior staff to wear them proudly to further share the message of inclusion everywhere they went. V.A. CITY MANAGER’S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS Manager Neal responded there were no Community Comments from the last meeting. VI. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED AS AMENDED Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce approving the consent agenda as amended, removing Items VI.L Resolution No. 2022-34; Support for No Mow May Initiative 2022; and, VI.M. Resolution No. 2022-31; Establishing Precincts and Polling Places as follows: VI.A. Approve minutes of the Work Session and Regular Meetings of March 1, 2022 VI.B. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Pre-List Dated March 4, 2022, totaling $1,120,954.78, Pre-List Dated March 11, 2022, totaling $1,208,813.60, and Pre-List Dated March 18, 2022, totaling $1,408,187.93 VI.C. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-33; Approving MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Joint Powers Agreement VI.D. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-30; Granting Approval to Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority to Undertake a Housing or Redevelopment Project VI.E. Approve Master Services Agreement for Ecological Services VI.F. Request for Purchase, Design Services for Wooddale Avenue Bridge Preliminary Plans, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, SEH, $31,000 VI.G. Request for Purchase, 2022 Ford Electric Transit Van, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Boyer Ford Trucks, Inc., $48,425 Minutes/Edina City Council/March 22, 2022 Page 2 VI.H. Request for Purchase, Traffic Signal Camera System, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Traffic Control Corporation, $26,650 VI.I. Request for Purchase, Design Services for Centennial Lakes Bridge Barriers Rehabilitation, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Bolton & Menk, $36,986 VI.J. Request for Purchase, City Hall Design Services for Energy Improvements, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, HGA, $74,630 VI.K. Request for Purchase, Design Services for Braemar Arena Parking Lot, Lighting and Solar Array, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, SEH, $53,732 VI.L. Resolution No. 2022-34; Support for No Mow May Initiative 2022 VI.M. Resolution No. 2022-31; Establishing Precincts and Polling Places VI.N. Approve 2022 Consumption and Display Permit Renewal for Wooden Hill Brewing VI.O. Approve 2022 3.2 Off-Sale Liquor License Renewal for Speedway $4047 Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Hovland Motion carried. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA VI.L. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-34; SUPPORT FOR NO MOW MAY INITIATIVE 2022 – ADOPTED The Council spoke about the importance of this initiative that was suggested by residents to allow pollinators to reach maturity during the spring that would result in better gardens and other benefits. The Council explained how the resolution would allow residents, once registered, to allow their grass to grow until June 15 without penalty and that the Council supported this initiative. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2022-34 Support for No Mow May Initiative 2022. Member Anderson seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Hovland Motion carried. VI.M. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31; ESTABLISHING PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES – ADOPTED Clerk Allison shared about the City’s proposed precincts and polling places that would decrease from 20 precincts to 16 based on recommendations of 2,000 voters per precinct and Hennepin County’s recommendation of 2,800 voters per precinct. She shared about the recommendation to remove letters from the precinct names and how the increase in absentee voting would allow for the decrease in polling places. She also shared more reasons for the proposed reduction that included fewer election judges and equipment then spoke about while the change in voter experience could be challenging it was important to make this shift and emphasized that staff and judges would still provide a high level of service and that wait times to vote was not anticipated. She outlined how staff would work to inform voters of the proposed changes through cable television, social media, City newsletter, and a mailing to all registered voters by Hennepin County then shared the City’s webpage that was linked to the Secretary of State as well. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Member Pierce introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2022-31 Establishing Precincts and Polling Places. Member Anderson seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Hovland Motion carried. VII. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS VII.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-35; ACCEPTING DONATIONS – ADOPTED Minutes/Edina City Council/March 22, 2022 Page 3 Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2022-35 Accepting Donations. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Hovland Motion carried. Item VII.C. was heard at this point in the agenda. VII.B. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-26; ESTABLISHING THE 70TH AND FRANCE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT – ADOPTED Economic Development Manager Neuendorf said this item pertained to the potential creation of a new Tax Increment Financing District in order to support redevelopment of obsolete and substandard buildings located at 7001-7025 France Avenue. He said the request had been analyzed for a 15-year TIF district with a $22 million budget gap with the terms of a potential TIF reimbursement approved by the Edina HRA. A Public Hearing was held on March 1, 2022 and additional public comment was accepted through March 14, 2022. He outlined the proposed multi-phase, mixed use development along with a typical floorplate that included private outdoor space, rooftop terrace and 165,000 square feet of new Class A office space. He outlined further elements that included a new US Bank branch, activated public space that would be well served by transit, highways, and near regional bike trails. He reviewed the work on community goals that included mixed use development, employment opportunities, and multi-modal transportation then reviewed how TIF worked that would result in an increase in overall tax base. Mr. Neuendorf outlined the recommended terms and proposed staging and award of TIF funding then noted the developer would bear all financial risk. He outlined proposed grant applications required, contingency funds, and other recommended terms then responded to public comments received as part of the comment period that included questions on market rate apartments, lack of new affordable units being created, and the need for mass transit. Mr. Neuendorf outlined the public benefits of the proposed project that included 35,000 square feet of street level retail, legacy of employment and commerce in the Southdale District, and strengthen Edina’s economic base for future generations along with the creation of a new public realm and district public parking. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Jay Lindgren, Dorsey & Whitney, shared about the Planning Commission’s role in the process which identified consistency with the general plan and in their opinion was not in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. He spoke about the Council’s role in finding the project consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as well as the Climate Action Plan. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2022-26 Establishing the 70th and France Tax Increment Financing District. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Hovland Nays: Anderson Motion carried. VII.C. SKETCH PLAN – 4404 VALLEY VIEW ROAD – REVIEWED Community Development Director Teague said this item provided the applicant non-binding feedback on a potential future development request to develop the vacant 4404 Valley View Road site, zoned Planned Commercial. He said this site was part of the Edina Flats project and was to have a two-story, four-unit condominium built on it. He said this site received a conditional use permit for the multifamily housing use, and several variances for its construction but now the applicant was proposing to develop the site with four row houses instead. Mr. Teague said the site would include two, two-story, two-unit structures and require a revised site plan and setback variances for the structures. He spoke about the two-story 30-foot height limit then reviewed the differences in setbacks which would be tighter to the daycare to the west. He shared Minutes/Edina City Council/March 22, 2022 Page 4 the proposed elevations and the need to revise the site plan with densities, which would be a gateway into the Valley View Wooddale Node and said the request included a review of building materials. Rebecca Remick, City Homes, shared the market demand for this product that would provide housing for residents who wished to stay in Edina but downsize in price and square footage. She spoke about the proposed three floor design with an elevator and an HOA and said there was a huge need for this product. Ms. Remick spoke about the proposed building materials which would provide a more modern look as well decrease costs for potential property owners but would provide brick if required. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. VIII. COMMISSION CORRESPONDENCE (MINUTES AND ADVISORY COMMUNICATION - Received VIII.A. ADVISORY COMMUNICATION: COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION; REVIEW AND RECOMMEND IMPROVEMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF OPIOIDS IN EDINA VIII.B. MINUTES: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, FEBRUARY 8, 2022 VIII.C. MINUTES: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION, FEBRUARY 10, 2022 VIII.D. MINUTES: ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION, JANUARY 27, 2022 IX. MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Received X. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS – Received X.A. MAYOR HOVLAND’S NOTES ON THE 2022 USCM WINTER LEADERSHIP MEETING XI. ADJOURNMENT Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to adjourn the meeting at 10:02 p.m. Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Hovland Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Allison, City Clerk Minutes approved by Edina City Council, April 5, 2022. Kevin Staunton, Acting Mayor Video Copy of the March 22, 2022, meeting available. Kevin Staunton (Apr 8, 2022 13:46 CDT)