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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
MAY 2, 2023
7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. then shared the procedure for public hearing and
community comment.
II. ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Members Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland.
Absent: None.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED AS AMENDED
Member Risser made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, to approve the meeting agenda
as amended, moving Item VI.L., Out-of-State Travel for Mayor Hovland, Item to IX.C.
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
V. COMMUNITY COMMENT
None.
V.A. CITY MANAGER’S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS
Manager Neal responded to Community Comments at the last meeting.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED AS AMENDED
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving the consent agenda
as amended, moving Item VI.L., Out-of-State Travel for Mayor Hovland, to Item IX.C.:
VI.A. Approve Minutes of the Worksession and Regular Meeting of April 18, 2023
VI.B. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Claims Pre-List dated April 14, 2023,
totaling $1,021,602.73 and Check Register Claims Pre-List dated April 21, 2023, totaling
$1,860,871.37
VI.C. Receive Petition from the Edina West Condominium Association
VI.D. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-31; Calling for a Public Hearing on an Ordinance to
Establish the Edina West Housing Improvement Area
VI.E. Request for Purchase; Change Order: Design Services for Wooddale Avenue Bridge
Preliminary Plans, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, SEH, $53,617
VI.F. Request for Purchase; ENG 23-5 Valley View Road Reconstruction, awarding the bid to
the recommended low bidder, S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc., $760,259
VI.G. Approve Agreement to Enroll in Xcel Energy’s Windsource Renewable Energy
Program
VI.H. Reject Bids for Contract FC22-01 Public Works Trench Drains
VI.I. Approve Traffic Safety Report of March 28, 2023
VI.J. Request for Purchase; Professional Services for the Redesign, Development and
Implementation of the Employee Website, awarding the bid to the recommended low
bidder, Creative Arcade, $45,000
VI.K. Approve Commission Appointments
VI.L. Out-of-State Travel for Mayor Hovland
VI.M. Approve New On-Sale Wine and On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor Licenses for Cooks
of Crocus Hill, LLC, dba Cooks of Crocus Hill
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Rollcall:
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
VII. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
VII.A. HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONER CHRIS LATONRESSE UPDATE – RECEIVED
Hennepin County Commissioner District 6 Chris Latonresse shared background on the district that included
a $2.7 billion annual budget overall and 1.26 million residents. He said nothing would be possible without
strong partnerships and said Edina remained strong with the goal to share their work surrounding housing,
public safety, mental health, and economic recovery. He spoke about work surrounding affordable housing
efforts and the gap of available affordable homes for the lowest income households and the use of the
American Rescue Plan funding to address. He said Public Safety was top priority and the workforce shortage
throughout the industry was apparent then spoke about the need to identify resources and funding to
continue their work with the goal to fill 31 deputy positions and approve funding for Public Safety Training
Facility in Maple Grove. He shared about embedded social workers to assist public safety and mental health
that was expanded to 45 positions in every city which better met the needs of residents in crisis and freed
up police then highlighted expansion of school based mental health needs of students in 231public schools
and the importance of this work. Commissioner Latonresse spoke about full economic recovery through
support of small businesses that included $70 million in recovery grants during the pandemic and 232 grants
to businesses in Edina alone and ways to help through Elevate Hennepin that connected local entrepreneurs
to free resources. He announced the new Southdale Library would be moving forward and would break
ground in 2025 and open 2026 and would set a national standard for libraries then thanked the Council for
their work and partnership.
The Council asked questions and provided feedback.
VII.B. NATIONAL POLICE WEEK – PROCLAIMED
Member Agnew made a motion, seconded by Member Risser, to proclaim the week of May 14-
20, 2023, as National Police Week Public Week.
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
Police Chief Milburn thanked the Council for the proclamation the remembered fallen officers throughout
the country. He spoke about the difficult work officers do that was ever more challenging. He said he was
honored to work for the best department and fortunate to serve the community then shared about Law
Enforcement Day activities on May 14 followed by the remembrance ceremony and Flag raising ceremony
on May 17.
VII.C. EDINA CRIME PREVENTION FUND MIKE SIITARI OFFICER OF THE YEAR – RECOGNIZED
Chief Milburn shared about the legacy of the Edina Crime Prevention Fund Mike Siitari Officer of the Year
Award and said the 2022 award was presented to Officer Jesse Penman for his dedication and work. He
shared a video highlighting Officer Penman’s contributions and said he was the 13th recipient to receive this
award. He shared Officer Penman’s background then spoke about his high level of dedication and training
that included FTO, firearms, SWAT, DWI enforcement and more then spoke about an October 2022
incident Officer Penman responded to regarding an attempted ATM theft the presented him with the award.
Officer Penman thanked the Crime Prevention Fund for creating this award then thanked his wife and family
for their support. He spoke about how the Department was family and his goal to continue this work and
be with the best officers in the State.
A round of applause was offered by all in attendance.
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VII.D. I-494 CORRIDOR COMMISSION UPDATE – RECEIVED
Executive Director Melissa Madison thanked the Council and staff for their support then shared an update
on the I-494 Corridor Commission which was formed in 1986 when Bloomington, Richfield, Edina, Eden
Prairie and Minnetonka joined to work on transportation improvements on I-494. She shared data about
the corridor that included 19% of the metro area population who lived along the corridor and 21% of metro
area jobs located on or near the corridor. She shared about their study that stated 95% drive alone, 4%
carpool, and 1% bike/transit but that 30% were willing to transit or carpool and how they worked with
employers to encourage them through many resources that included telework that resulted in 331
employers sharing their resources in the past year. Ms. Madison spoke about commuter assistance work
through commute concierge and resources to commuters, a residential pass with bulk transit passes to
multifamily owners and operators, then spoke about the average annual results by mode with 5,774 drive
alone switching to sustainable commute mode after receiving resources. She stated this shift resulted in 56
million vehicle miles avoided annually and 23,234 metric tons of CO2 emissions saved and that 1,200
employers each year provided resources to all new residents.
The Council asked questions and provided feedback.
VII.E. HOMETOWN HERO – RECOGNIZED
Communications Director Bennerotte requested Council recognize Hometown Hero Andy Warzcak for
his generosity and help in increasing Edina’s tree canopy. She said Mr. Warzcak had a lifelong passion for
trees and has donated approximately $15,000 to the City over the last few years for maples, oaks and
evergreens to be planted in east Edina parks, leaving a legacy for future generations to enjoy.
Andy Warzcak said he was proud to be part of a City concerned with reducing carbon footprint and
encouraged everyone to do their part through planting trees, using solar or electric vehicles, and help the
next generation.
A round of applause was offered by all in attendance.
VII.F. BUILDING SAFETY MONTH – PROCLAMINED
Member Pierce made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, to proclaim the month of May
2023 as Building Safety Month.
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
Interim Chief Building Official Borwege shared that Building Safety Month demonstrated the City’s
commitment to building safety and fire prevention in the community. He said the “It Starts with You” theme
for Building Safety Month 2023 and said the department was using Building Safety Month to educate the
community as an opportunity to increase public awareness of the role building safety and fire prevention
officials, local and state building departments, and federal agencies play to protect lives and property.
A round of applause was offered by all in attendance.
VII.G. 2022 PEDSTRIAN AND CYCLIST SAFETY FUND SUMMARY REPORT – RECEIVED
Transportation Manager Scipioni stated the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Funds available in 2022 was
$1,744,051 and included $522,834 in rollover funds from 2021. He said approximately $939,980 was
estimated to roll over into the current PACS Fund (2023) and $804,071 (46%) of available funds were spent
on PACS-related projects and items in 2022 (a decrease of approximately $33,879 or 4% from 2021). He
reviewed past projects which included Blake Road sidewalk/bike lanes, Grimes Avenue bike boulevard,
Morningside sidewalk repairs, Weber Park shared-used paths, 50th and France paver replacement, McCauley
Trail shared-used path, Bristol and Mavelle Park shared-use path, then shared about future projects which
included Morningside C sidewalks, Grimes Avenue bike boulevard, Morningside D/E and Blake road
sidewalks, France Avenue sidewalk, pedestrian flasher replacements, Valley View Road traffic study, Rosland
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Park pedestrian bridge, McCauley Trail and France Avenue shared-use paths, Cornelia Elementary School
improvements, and others then thanked the Council for their support.
The Council asked questions and provided feedback.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file.
VIII.A. NEW ON-SALE WINE LICENSE AND ON-SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR
DELEO BROTHERS PIZZA, LLC – APPROVED
Clerk Allison stated DeLeo Brothers Pizza, LLC, located inside Southdale Mall at 1705 Southdale
Center, applied for an on-sale wine license and an on-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor license. She explained in
2021 they did not renew their license and after attempts by staff regarding their renewal with no success
they learned the expired license was still posted and liquor still onsite. She said staff informed the license
holder that the license was expired and that all alcohol should be removed from the premises but that after
a subsequent compliance check, alcohol was sold.
Lt. Dan Conboy said the Department conducted two compliance checks, one as part of the entire City in
May 2021 where they observed the posted expired license. He said they informed the owner and the City
Clerk of the violation then conducted an additional compliance check on May 25, 2021, which resulted in
alcohol being sold. He said staff recommended denial of the liquor license because the owner continued to
display the license after it was expired and sold alcohol to a plain clothes officer without a liquor license.
Nathaniel Dahlman, DeLeo Brothers Pizza, LLC, said he did not dispute that alcohol was sold without a
license but noted prosecutors chose not to pursue charges. He said it was his intention to let his license
expire due to business impacts resulting from COVID-19 but after a lease extension in January 2023 wanted
to renew his license. He said he only wanted to sell beer and wine, not intoxicating alcohol, and stated he
currently was not serving alcohol.
City Attorney Kendall outlined Council options that included suspension and revocation of the license for a
certain time period and that the applicant could then reapply. He said the action could be considered similar
to having an actual license and impose the same suspension period with possibly more frequent compliance
checks and if failed then act accordingly.
Ms. Allison outlined another option that included issuing a conditional license and if a compliance check failed
the license could be revoked, then she noted any revocation could affect his ability to obtain a license in
other cities.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:47 p.m.
Public Testimony
Patrick McDougal, 3250 West 56th Street, #637, addressed the Council.
Member Risser made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
The Council asked questions and provided feedback.
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, to grant a new on-sale wine
and 3.2 malt liquor to DeLeo Brothers Pizza, LLC, subject to revocation for any violation of
the ordinance relating to such license.
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
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IX. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
IX.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-32; ACCEPTING DONATIONS - ADOPTED
Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2023-32, accepting
donations. Seconded by Member Pierce.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
IX.B. SKETCH PLAN FOR 5100 EDEN AVENUE – REVIEWED
Mr. Teague said the City Council was asked to consider a sketch plan review of a redevelopment proposal
made by the Opus Group to redevelop 5100 Eden Avenue. The applicant was proposing to tear down the
existing 38,000 square foot office building to build a seven story 138-unit apartment. Ten percent of the
units (14) would be provided for affordable housing of households making no more that 50% of the area
median income. Any formal application would require a rezoning and the applicant was suggesting a PUD
rezoning to allow for flexibility to building height and coverage, issues noted by the Planning Commission to
meet criteria and intent. He said this was a small site and included Grandview Development Framework
difficulties that was considered for townhomes instead with heights closer to 100 feet.
Nick Murnane, Opus Group, thanked Council and staff for their consideration and said his team was already
addressing the Planning Commission comments shared. He said the redevelopment project for the building
on stilts fit within the context of the neighborhood and met the needs of the City and the seven guiding
principles of the Grandview Development Framework.
Theo Grothe, Opus Group, presented their proposed Eden 100 multi-family apartment project with 71
parking stalls on two levels and enclosed visitor parking for 1.25 parking ratio. He said the goal was to keep
the project as small as possible then shared the unit bedroom mix that included affordable units 10% at 50%
AMI. He said the project would now face south but front Arcadia to meet the principles and create setbacks
and push the height towards Highway 100. He spoke about the bike/pedestrian bridge that connected to
City Hall with step backs and façade movements along Eden Avenue. He shared about glass and robust
amenities that included fitness, yoga, biking, an outdoor kitchen, and lounge on the top floor and their work
to mitigate the slope and experience along Eden Avenue and provide on street parallel parking along Arcadia.
Mr. Grothe shared about the five-foot sidewalks and greenspace buffer which pushed the building closest to
the northeast corner to provide setbacks to the west and south then said they would be requesting relief
on height, setbacks and site coverage within the Comprehensive Plan density range.
The Council asked questions and provided feedback.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
VI.L. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR MAYOR HOVLAND – APPROVED
Mr. Neal shared the process for elected officials out-of-state travel that included Council approval of the
estimated costs. He said at times travel came up quickly and there was a need to request retro-active
approval regarding Mayor Hovland’s travel for the Cities of the Americas Summit in Colorado.
The Council asked questions and provided feedback.
Member Risser made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, to approve Out-of-State Travel
for Mayor Hovland
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
X. COMMISSION CORRESPONDENCE (MINUTES AND ADVISORY COMMUNICATION) -
Received
X.A. MINUTES: ADVISORY COMMUNICATION: HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS
COMMISSION ON CITY FACILITY NAMING
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X.B. MINUTES: ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION, JANUARY 26, 2023
X.C. MINUTES: HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISISON, FEBUARY 28, 2023
X.D. MINUTES: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION, MARCH 9, 2023
X.E. MINUTES: HERTIGAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION, MARCH 14, 2023
X.F. MINUTES: TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, MARCH 16, 2023
XI. MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Received
XI.A. PREP MEMO MAY 2, 2023
XII. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS – Received
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to adjourn the meeting at 10:08
p.m.
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Allison, City Clerk
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, May 16, 2023.
James B. Hovland, Mayor
Video Copy of the May 2, 2023, meeting available.