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Home My WebLink About2022-04-05 City Council Regular Meeting MinutesPage 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 5, 2022 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER Acting Mayor Staunton 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, and Staunton. Absent: Mayor Hovland. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED AS AMENDED Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Anderson, to approve the meeting agenda as amended, moving Item VII.C to VII.B. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, and Staunton Motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT Ralph Zickter, 4311 Cornelia Circle, spoke about the need for additional fire department resources but said the proposed was not appropriate for Fire Station 2. Krisztina Brooks, 6566 France Avenue South, #810, shared reasons for not supporting a new fire station at Rosland Park. Greg Paulis, 6566 France Avenue South, #1204, shared points against constructing a fire station at Rosland Park. Roberta Castellano, 4854 France Avenue, shared her disagreement with a fire station at Rosland Park. Catherine Abbott, 6566 France Avenue South, #308, indicated she was not notified about the proposed fire station and stated many people were opposed to the Rosland Park site. Kathy Fredell, 6566 France Avenue South, #710, spoke against the proposed fire station at Rosland Park. Carla Crawford, Steven Scott Management, management agent for Cornelia Place Apartments, spoke on behalf of the residents and shared comments against the proposed fire station construction. Jerry Krause, 6566 France Avenue South, #308, spoke against the proposed fire station construction at Rosland Park and potential for flooding if constructed. Minutes/Edina City Council/April 5, 2022 Page 2 Jim Jensen, 6924 Dawson Lane, spoke against the proposed fire station at Rosland Park. Nora Davis, 6921 Southdale Road, shared reasons against the proposed fire station at Rosland Park that included flooding. David George, 6566 France Avenue South, #905, shared about former City Manager Ken Rosland’s career and requested the Council keep his memory intact. 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, to remove Item VI.P, Traffic Safety Report of March 1, 2022: VI.A. Approve minutes of the Work Session and Regular Meetings of March 22, 2022 VI.B. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Pre-List Dated March 25, 2022, totaling $928,046.34 and Check Register Pre-List Dated April 1, 2022, totaling $1,217,409.19 VI.C. Adopt Ordinance No. 2022-03; Amending Chapter 12 of the Edina City Code Concerning Sale of Tobacco VI.D. Request for Purchase, 2022 Ford F-150 Electric Truck for Police Department, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, New Brighton Ford, $49,558 VI.E. Request for Purchase, 70th and Cahill Study Professional Services Agreement, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Bolton & Menk, Inc., $75,000 VI.F. Request for Purchase, Parks & Recreation Software Annual Service Fee, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, CivicPlus, $42,488 VI.G. Request for Purchase, Braemar Golf Course Reel Grinder, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, IT Verdin Company, $29,850 VI.H. Request for Purchase, Braemar Golf Course Signature Clock, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, MTI Distributing, $55,286 VI.I. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-37; Supporting the City of Edina’s Regional Solicitation Application for TH100/Vernon Avenue/50th Street Diverging Diamond Interchange VI.J. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-36; Supporting the City of Edina’s Regional Solicitation Application for Vernon Avenue Roadway Modernization and Multi- Modal Transportation Improvements VI.K. Request for Purchase, Highway 169 Sanitary Sewer Pipe Protection, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, JL Theis, Inc., $27,591 VI.L. Request for Purchase, Crescent Drive Drainage Improvements, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Northwest Asphalt, Inc., $41,618 VI.M. Request for Purchase, Trash and Recycling Services for City Facilities, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Waste Management of WI-MN, $119,946 VI.N. Request for Purchase, Public Works Trench Drain Assessment, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Kimley-Horn, $24,933 VI.O. Request for Purchase, Fiber Optic Network to Well No. 5, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, LOGIS, $23,297 VI.P. Traffic Safety Report of March 1, 2022 Minutes/Edina City Council/April 5, 2022 Page 3 VI.Q. Request for Purchase, SCADA Phase II, Change Order No. 3, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Integrated Process Solutions, Inc., $73,565 Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, and Staunton Motion carried. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA VI.P. TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT OF MARCH 1, 2022 - POSTPONED Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to continue consideration of the Traffic Safety Report of March 1, 2022, to the April 19, 2022, City Council meeting. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, and Staunton Motion carried. VII. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS VII.A. HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONER CHRIS LATONDRESSE UPDATE – RECEIVED District 6 Hennepin County Commissioner Chris LaTondresse provided the Council with an update on Hennepin County activities that included how local government was built on strong partnerships then acknowledged those lost to the pandemic and thanked those who helped made it possible to navigate during those times. He spoke about the American Rescue Plan and the goal to reinvest in the long-term and the need to address housing costs and invest in long-term housing stability. He spoke about elevating businesses to recover and build for future growth then shared about curbside organics. The Council asked questions, provided feedback, and thanked Commissioner LaTondresse and County staff for their work. VII.B. HOMETOWN HERO – RECOGNIZED Communications Director Bennerotte asked the Council to recognize and thank Hometown Hero Daniel DeBruzzi for his involvement in stopping a carjacking incident that occurred in December 2021 with the driver still in the vehicle. Lieutenant Venne presented Mr. DeBruzzi with a commendation for his actions. A round of applause was offered by the audience. VII.C. 2021 TRAFFIC SAFETY SUMMARY REPORT – RECEIVED Traffic Safety Coordinator Bauler reviewed the 2021 Traffic Safety Summary report from 2021 that included 180 traffic safety requests. He outlined the report that detailed the types of safety requests and their locations then reviewed traffic safety request process, categories, and summarized the 2021 requests and actions taken. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. VII.D. BUILDING SAFETY MONTH – PROCLAIMED Acting Mayor Staunton read in full a proclamation to declare May as Building Safety Month in the City of Edina and thanked all staff for their work. Minutes/Edina City Council/April 5, 2022 Page 4 Chief Building Official Fisher thanked the Council for their recognition of staff’s work that focused on building safety. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file. VIII.A. REQUEST TO KEEP MORE THAN THREE PETS – APPROVED Animal Control Officer Hunter said a request had been received from Craig and Leigh Strauss, 5112 Arden Avenue, to adopt another dog into their home where currently three dogs reside. He said staff followed the ordinance requirement of sending letters to neighbors within a 200-foot radius of the house to inform them of the public hearing and received seven responses in total with only one opposed to the application on general grounds but did not cite specific reasons relative to the applicants. Staff was requesting immediate approval rather than holding this item over to the next Council meeting because they did not believe this request would generate any more testimony. Craig and Leigh Strauss, 5112 Arden Avenue, shared about their passion for dogs and outlined their request in detail how the pet would fit well with their family and provide education and contributions to the community in the role of a service animal. Acting Mayor Staunton opened the public hearing at 8:25 p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to approve the permit from applicants Craig and Leigh Strauss, 5112 Arden Avenue, to keep four dogs. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton. Motion carried. VIII.B. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-38; APPROVING RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT VACATION AT 5012 BEDFORD AVENUE – CONTINUED TO APRIL 19, 2022 Director of Engineering Millner said an application was received on February 7, 2022 from Steven Makowski and Beth Johnson, requesting that the south half of the right-of-way alley easements be vacated. Acting Mayor Staunton opened the public hearing at 8:28 p.m. Public Testimony John Ashley, 5321 Interlachen Boulevard, addressed the Council. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Member Pierce made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, to close the public hearing at noon on April 11, 2022, and continue action on Resolution No. 2022-38, Vacating Alley Right-of-Way Easement, 5012 Bedford Avenue, to the April 19, 2022, City Council meeting. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, and Staunton Minutes/Edina City Council/April 5, 2022 Page 5 Motion carried. IX.COMMISSION CORRESPONDENCE (MINUTES AND ADVISORY COMMUNICATION - Received IX.A. ADVISORY COMMUNICATION: HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION; RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY INCIDENT IX.B. MINUTES: TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, FEBRUARY 17, 2022 X.MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Received XI.A. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT – PRELIMINARY Q4 2021 XI.B. CITY MANAGER’S NOTES FROM 2022 NLC CONGRESSIONAL CITIES CONFERENCE XI.MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS – Received XII.ADJOURNMENT Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to adjourn the meeting at 8:38 p.m. Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, and Staunton Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Allison, City Clerk Minutes approved by Edina City Council, April 19, 2022. Kevin Staunton, Acting Mayor Video Copy of the April 5, 2022, meeting available. Kevin Staunton (Apr 25, 2022 13:02 CDT) Kevin Staunton