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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-17 City Council Meeting MinutesPage 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 17, 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 Staunton 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 No one appeared. 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 Jackson approving the consent agenda as presented: VI.A. Approve minutes of the Work Session and Regular Meetings of May 4, 2022 VI.B. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Pre-List Dated May 6, 2022, totaling $1,931,677.35 and Check Register Pre-List Dated May 13, 2022, totaling $892,801.97 VI.C. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-50; Providing for the Sale of $29,255,000 General Obligation Funds VI.D. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-48; Master Partnership Contract with State of Minnesota VI.E. Approve Revised Conservation and Sustainability Fund Policy VI.F. Request for Purchase, Aquatic Center Equipment and Building Assessment, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, HGA, $29,500 VI.G. Request for Purchase, Public Works Building HVAC Systems Recommissioning, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, HGA, $63,875 VI.H. Request for Purchase, City Facilities Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Services, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, LVC Companies, $74,616 VI.I. Request for Purchase, Edinborough Way Roadway Lighting Improvements, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Neo Electrical Solutions, $111,385 VI.J. Request for Purchase, Normandale Park C Watermain Improvements, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Fer-Pal, $596,425 VI.K. Request for Purchase, Conference Room Audio/Visual Upgrades, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, EPA Audio Visual, Inc., $65,824 VI.L. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-47; Approving Joint Powers Agreement with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Minnesota Financial Crimes Task Force Minutes/Edina City Council/May 17, 2022 Page 2 VI.M. Approve Out-of-State Travel for Mayor Hovland Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, and Staunton Motion carried. VII. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS VII.A. EDINA CRIME PREVENTION FUND MIKE SIITARI OFFICER OF THE YEAR: EMILY JEPSON – PRESENTED Chief Milburn presented the 2021 Edina Crime Prevention Fund Mike Siitari Officer of the Year Award to Officer Emily Jepson. He shared Officer Jepson’s background and her positive impact in the City regarding work surrounding mental health and overall wellness, community food drives during the pandemic, and other roles in the department. Officer Jepson thanked the Council, Chief, and her family for the recognition. The agenda was reordered to next consider Item VII.C. VII.C. NATIONAL POLICE WEEK – PROCLAIMED Mayor Hovland read in full a proclamation to declare May 15-21, 2022, as National Police Week in the City of Edina. Police Chief Milburn thanked the Council for the Proclamation and shared about last year’s 50 line of duty deaths in the country and how the department would continue to respond to the community needs, support efforts of all officers, and invited the public to the flag-raising ceremony in their honor. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, to approve the Proclamation for National Police Week 2022. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, and Hovland Motion carried. VII.B. NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK – PROCLAIMED Mayor Hovland read in full a proclamation to declare May 15-21, 2022, as National Public Works Week in the City of Edina. Director of Public Works Olson thanked the Council for the Proclamation then shared about the work of the City’s Public Works staff, thanked them for their hard work, and invited the community to attend their upcoming open house. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, to approve the Proclamation for National Public Works Week 2022. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, and Hovland Motion carried. VII.C. NATIONAL POLICE WEEK This item was considered prior to Item VII.B. VII.D. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK – PROCLAIMED Mayor Hovland read in full a proclamation to declare May 15-21, 2022, as Emergency Medical Services Week in the City of Edina and thanked all staff for their work. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to approve the Proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week in Edina. Minutes/Edina City Council/May 17, 2022 Page 3 Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, and Hovland Motion carried. Fire Chief Slama thanked the Council for the Proclamation, outlined the department’s important work, and thanked the first responders and dispatchers in the City. VII.E. 2022 STATE OF SUSTAINABILITY– PRESENTED Sustainability Manager Hancock said the City had a history of commitment to environmental protection and progress and in 2016, the Conservation and Sustainability (CAS) Fund received its first income distribution and staff dedicated to sustainability was hired. In 2021, Edina passed its first Climate Action Plan and received its first State of Sustainability report. The purpose of the annual State of Sustainability report was for staff to inform Council of program metrics, progress on the Climate Action Plan, provide a look ahead to long-term goals and to answer questions. She outlined the City’s Climate Action Plan and presented the Community Climate Action Report that included action plan goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 45% by 2030 with a net zero increase by 2050. She outlined the CAS fund update, awareness, activation and accountability, focus on building energy use that included City-owned buildings, transportation impacts, a greenhouse gas emission inventory every two years, and the goal for all City commissions to add climate action plans by 2023. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. VIII. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS VIII.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-49 ACCEPTING DONATIONS – ADOPTED Member Anderson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2022-49 accepting donations. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, and Hovland Motion carried. VIII.B. PROPOSED BRAEMAR PARK MASTER PLAN AMENDMENTS AND SPECIAL PROJECT REQUEST FOR BRAEMAR ICE ARENA EXPANSION – RECEIVED Parks and Recreation Director Vetter said at 500 acres, Braemar Park was the largest recreational space in the City of Edina and was home to Braemar Golf Course, Braemar Golf Dome, Braemar Arena, Braemar Sports Dome and Field, and Courtney Fields. The Braemar Park Master Plan Improvements included improving the connectivity of trail systems, access, and wayfinding to park amenities and facilities; separated use trail systems to accommodate walkers, mountain bikers and cross-country skiers; new site improvements and recreational amenities such as pickleball, a playground and platform tennis to enhance existing facilities; improvement of the quality of natural resources in the park; incorporation of sustainable site improvements to promote land water resources; and investment in facility infrastructure. He outlined the special project request to expand the Braemar Ice Arena with one additional sheet of indoor ice then further highlighted the arena’s unfunded and unscheduled capital investments, many elements of which were original to the building. Mr. Vetter stated that many elements of the arena had exceeded their useful lifecycle then spoke about arena expansion that could include a total of four indoor rinks, one outdoor rink, a new entry, lobby, and circulation and parking for 946 cars. He shared the feasibility budget for the proposed fourth sheet of ice that would better accommodate the current 500,000 patrons and reduce ice time demand. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, to receive the proposed Braemar Park Master Plan amendments and special project request for Braemar Ice Arena expansion. Rollcall: Minutes/Edina City Council/May 17, 2022 Page 4 Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, and Hovland Motion carried. VIII.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-46; SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR 4931 77TH STREET WEST – ADOPTED Community Development Director Teague stated William Bauer, SEH, on behalf of Prince Bhakta, JR Hospitality, was requesting site plan review for a project within the Pentagon Park South (PUD-17) known as Pentagon Village. Pentagon Village approved in 2019. The site at 4931 77th Street received site plan approval to construct a five-story 235-room hotel but construction of the hotel was delayed in 2020 due to COVID-19 and the approvals had expired. He confirmed the applicant proposed to construct the same hotel approved in 2019. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2022-46 approving a site plan for 4931 77th Street West for Pentagon Village and JR Hospitality. Member Anderson seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, and Hovland Motion carried. VIII.D. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-43; APPROVING RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT VACATION AT WATERMAN AVENUE – ADOPTED Director of Engineering Millner stated the proposed resolution would vacate street right-of-way easement at Waterman Avenue. He said an application was received on March 25, 2022 from Interlachen Country Club requesting that a portion of the right-of-way street easement of Waterman Avenue be vacated and that no comments were received related to this easement vacation request. Member Staunton introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2022-43 vacating street right-of-way easement, Waterman Avenue. Member Jackson seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Staunton, and Hovland Abstain: Pierce Motion carried. IX. COMMISSION CORRESPONDENCE (MINUTES AND ADVISORY COMMUNICATION) - Received IX.A. MINUTES: HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION, MARCH 22, 2022 IX.B. MINUTES: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, APRIL 12, 2022 X. MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Received XI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS – Received XII. ADJOURNMENT Member Pierce made a motion, seconded by Member Anderson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, and Hovland. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Allison, City Clerk Minutes approved by Edina City Council, June 2, 2022. James B. Hovland, Mayor Video Copy of the May 17, 2022, meeting available.