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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-19 City Council Regular Meeting MinutesPage 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 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. II. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, and Mayor Hovland. Absent: None. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED AS PRESENTED Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to approve the meeting agenda as presented. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, and Hovland Motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT Nora Davis, 6921 Southdale Road, shared comments about the possibility of a new fire station and parking ramp at Rosland Park then shared input from children regarding the importance of the park. Bob Kojetin, 5016 William Avenue, updated the Council on Veterans Memorial Park and the kiosk that highlighted former Edina resident Thomas Henderson who spent three tours in Vietnam and that while based on the City’s criteria, his name could still be added. It was not included on the wall in Washington D.C. He spoke about the $70,000 currently in the memorial fund for future upgrades and encouraged more people to get involved in this effort to ensure the park remained into the future. David Frenkel, 4510 Lakeview Drive, shared concerns about fire department mutual aid and its need especially with the limited fire support in northeast Edina Minneapolis. Roberta Castellano, 4854 France Avenue South, shared frustrations that her comments were not included from the last meeting regarding Fire Station 2 and not received or acknowledged on Better Together Edina. She concluded that Edina did not need a third fire station, shared concerns about the proposed location, and urged Council to choose the 76th Street location instead. 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 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 April 5, 2022 VI.B. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Pre-List Dated April 8, 2022, totaling $1,155,842.64 and Check Register Pre-List Dated April 15, 2022, totaling $549,946.01 VI.C. Request for Purchase, ENG 22-2 Blake Road Street Reconstruction, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc., $10,941,270 Minutes/Edina City Council/April 19, 2022 Page 2 VI.D. Request for Purchase, ENG 22-3 Morningside D&E Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Project, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, GMH Asphalt Corporation, $8,016,531 VI.E. Request for Purchase, GPS Survey Equipment and Software, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Leica Geosystems, Inc., $28,299 VI.F. Adopt Resolution 2022-39; Support for 2022 Resident Tree Giveaway VI.G. Request for Purchase, Braemar Field Sports Dome Services Agreement, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Joseph E. Johnson & Sons Construction, LLC, $35,000 VI.H. Request for Purchase, Lewis Park Playground Equipment Replacement, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Minnesota Playground, Inc., $150,000 VI.I. Approve Braemar Arena Tenant Lease Amendment with General Sports Corporation VI.J. Request for Purchase, Organics Recycling Compost for Education Events, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC), $73,500 VI.K. Adopt Ordinance No. 2022-03; Amending Chapter 12 of Edina City Code Regarding Sale of Tobacco VI.L. Approve Amendment to Joint Powers Agreement with the Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension VI.M. Request for Purchase, City Fiber Expansion, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, LOGIS, $409,457.52 VI.N. Request for Purchase, 2022 Commodities, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, unit pricing of bituminous material, concrete, water treatment chemicals, cover and castings, retaining wall, repair and concrete removal and replacement from multiple vendors VI.O. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-41; Supporting H.R. 3172 and S. 2981, The Helper Act Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, and Staunton Motion carried. VII. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS VII.A. ARBOR DAY 2022 – PROCLAIMED Mayor Hovland read in full a proclamation to declare Arbor Day 2022 in the City of Edina and thanked all staff for their work. City Forester Overholt shared about the Edina Arbor Day celebration on Friday, May 6, 10 a.m. at Rosland Park where staff would be planting 200 new trees with the help of Tree Trust and volunteers. VII.B. 2021 PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLIST SAFETY FUND SUMMARY REPORT – RECEIVED Transportation Planner Scipioni shared a summary report of the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Funds available in 2021 was $1,361,499 which included $132,113 in rollover funds from 2020. He outlined approximately $523,54 was estimated to roll over into the current PACS Fund (2022) and $837,950 (61%) of available funds were spent on PACS-related projects and items in 2021 (a decrease of approximately $843,975 or 50% from 2020). 70% ($587,757) was spent on new pedestrian and bicycle facilities. He shared approximately 1.6 miles of new pedestrian and bicycle facilities were installed in 2021 using the PACS Fund (1.5 miles less than 2020). The Council asked questions and provided feedback. VII.C. NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK – PROCLAIMED Mayor Hovland read in full a proclamation to declare National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in the City of Edina and thanked all staff for their work. Lieutenant White said the City was very fortunate to have its own independent 911 Emergency Communications Center delivering exceptional service to the community and said the Communications Minutes/Edina City Council/April 19, 2022 Page 3 Center received and processed 911 and non-emergency calls for Edina Police and Fire, Richfield Police and Fire, as well as after-hours emergency calls for Public Works and other City resources. He said in 2021 staff answered 114,344 incoming phone calls which included 45,828 calls to 911 and highlighted the importance of their work for the community and safety services. Janelle Harris, Supervisor 911 Dispatch Supervisor, shared the scope of calls and life-saving decisions the team dealt with each day and thanked the Council for their support then stated she was proud of the team’s dedication and compassion. VIII. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS VIII.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-40 ACCEPTING DONATIONS – ADOPTED Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2022-40 accepting donations. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, and Hovland Motion carried. VIII.B. TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT OF MARCH 1, 2022 – APPROVED Engineering Director Millner 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 Transportation Commission reviewed the report at their March 24 regular meeting; comments were shared and spoke about cut-through traffic on West 49th Street. He shared volume data and speeds which showed were trending downwards then spoke about the speed bumps and a petition for Wooddale Avenue in October. Mr. Millner spoke about acceleration at speed bumps and their limited effectiveness due to noise and other reasons and said the data did not support the evidence of an increase in traffic and speeds and if so would instead suggest narrower curbs and tree plantings instead as a way to address any concerns in this area. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Anderson, to approve and accept the Traffic Safety Report of March 1, 2022, as presented. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, and Hovland Motion carried. VIII.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-38; APPROVING RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT VACATION AT 5012 BEDFORD AVENUE – ADOPTED Mr. Millner outlined an application received on February 7, 2022 from Steven Makowski and Beth Johnson, that requested the south half of the right-of-way alley easements be vacated. He said the public hearing closed at noon on April 11 and no comments were received on Better Together Edina. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Member Pierce introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2022-38 vacating alley right- of-way easement, 5012 Bedford Avenue. Member Staunton seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, and Hovland Motion carried VIII.D. SKETCH PLAN FOR ST. PETER’S CHURCH, 5421 AND 5425 FRANCE AVENUE – REVIEWED Community Development Director Teague stated the applicant was proposing to remodel and expand the existing church at 5421 France Avenue. The expansion would be a three-story 48-unit apartment. Twelve of Minutes/Edina City Council/April 19, 2022 Page 4 the units or 25% would be considered affordable housing and designated for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The proposal included a subdivision to build four single family homes. The properties were currently zoned R-1, Single Dwelling Unit District and guided LDR, Low Density Residential in the Comprehensive Plan, which allowed between 1-5 units per acre. The proposed density at the church site was 22 units per acre; therefore, would require a Comprehensive Plan amendment. The request would require a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to re-guide the site from LDR, Low Density Residential to HD, High Density Residential, rezoning from R-1, Single-Dwelling Unit District to PUD, Planned Unit Residential District. Flexibility from R-1 zoning district standards would be requested for building setbacks, height, parking stalls and building coverage, subdivision with lot area and lot width variances for the creation of the single-family lots on the south and north side of Fuller Street. He spoke about the proposed project’s setbacks and height, traffic and parking study that would be required, and adherence to the City’s sustainability policy if the process moved forward. Chris Dettling, AbleLight Cornerstone Village, shared about their non-profit, faith-based organization that began in 1904 with a mission to support individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. He spoke about their goal to create multi-generational housing options where individuals could be supported and enriched then shared about the proposal for 48 new homes and the shared space with the church and early childhood education center. He said 25% of the units would be set aside for individuals with disabilities and income of 30% AMI with the remaining units as market rate to people of all ages although likely mostly seniors. He encouraged the City to consider the proposed project and lean into its values to be a welcoming and all-inclusive City to people at all stages of life. Pastor Mark Shockey, St. Peter’s Church, shared how the church had been present since 1929 and was currently being underutilized. He spoke about the difficulties in allocating funds to portions of the church and its current state of disrepair and their work to take action, similar to other congregations working to create sustainable models for ministry following the pandemic. He said they were aware of families underserved in the neighborhood then spoke about the need and how their members decided to work together with AbleLight to create a housing project that provided faith and physical support to those in our community. Pastor Shockey spoke about the contributions of all with the proper community support and confirmed the church would remain and the hope to partner with this unique housing opportunity. Jackie Olson, neighborhood parent group, spoke about the need for this type of housing and shared about her adult son’s specific needs for housing that included community and safety. She outlined barriers that included limited and unsafe housing options with long wait lists and the current moratorium on group homes and the need for new and innovative ideas that AbleLight could provide. She said they were a highly respected nonprofit organization that provided secure independent living options and gave possibilities for young adults. David Haaland, Urbanworks Architecture, added further details about the proposal that included preservation of the current sanctuary and demolition of the 1984 gymnasium to allow for construction of the 48 units. He spoke about the efficient use of space and the 40 enclosed parking stalls below grade with 45 surface parking stalls on France Avenue and how the proposed single family homes would provide a buffer between the apartments and current single family neighborhood. He said the transition would work well between the project and single-family neighborhood and that density across from France Avenue near the 54th and France BRT line would be appropriate. Mr. Dettling spoke about staff parking locations and shifts then commented on the consistency of the project with the Comprehensive Plan and the City’s goals and said they looked forward to the feedback for inclusion in any formal application process. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. The Council recessed the meeting at 9:33 p.m. and reconvened at 9:40 p.m. Minutes/Edina City Council/April 19, 2022 Page 5 VIII.E. SKETCH PLAN FOR 7200 AND 7250 FRANCE AVENUE – REVIEWED Mr. Teague stated the applicant proposed to construct a 45,000-square foot grocery store at the north side of the site and a five-story 130,000 square foot medical office building at the south side. He said access to the site would be off 72nd Street, France Avenue and Gallagher Drive. This site received a rezoning approval to Planned Unit Development-16 in 2019; however, the project approved for the site was never constructed. The underlying, or previous zoning on the site was POD, Planned Office District. The existing PUD would allow two six-story buildings with 299 units of housing and 30,000 square feet of retail/restaurants and 10 owner occupied townhomes. The previous POD, Planned Office District would allow 113,000 square feet of office/medical office use. Mr. Teague said this request would require rezoning to revise the existing Planned Unit Development District then reviewed proposed street standards, building height, floor area ratios, building coverage, and parking and shared proposals for big box retail, a future woonerf of the west promenade, building materials and transparency, and the truck entrance on 72nd Street. Drew Stafford, Orion Investments, shared more about the project and the importance of neighborhood outreach then noted the team had already contacted the neighborhood within 1,000 feet of the proposed project and had been well received. Nate Enger, ESG Architects, outlined the great interaction with the neighborhood who stated the proposed project was the best use of site presented so far. He said the team met with the Planning Commission and received great feedback and summarized their feedback into this presentation. He outlined how this site would be good for a mixed use project that included a grocer and other uses and while they were confident on the office usage were still working on identifying a grocer. Mr. Enger said the intent was still a mixed use development with a combination of two separate parcels but could be phased over time then spoke about stormwater and buried parking podium that would not be seen and the future woonerf and pedestrian experience that would pull away from the existing neighborhood and celebrate the open area. Ted Carlson, Orion Investments, thanked the Council for their consideration and said the team was available for questions. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. IX. COMMISSION CORRESPONDENCE (MINUTES AND ADVISORY COMMUNICATION) - Received IX.A. MINUTES: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, MARCH 8, 2022 X. MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Received X.A. BUDGET WORK PLAN AND RACE AND EQUITY WORK PLAN UPDATES XI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS – Received XII. ADJOURNMENT Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, to adjourn the meeting at 10:43 p.m. Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, and Hovland. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Allison, City Clerk Minutes approved by Edina City Council, May 4, 2022. James B. Hovland, Mayor Video Copy of the April 19, 2022, meeting available.