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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-10-17 City Council Meeting MinutesPage 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 17, 2023 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 Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, 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. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT Ralph Zickert, 4311 Cornelius Circle, followed up on his August 15 public comment that received no response and reiterated that size was not an appropriate criteria in the selection of cities to compare best practices of benchmark cities. He asked why that criteria was not included in the clean water strategy priority matrix. He said the Cornelius Lake Association had been accused of gaming the system by promoting clean water strategies and encouraged the importance of assets to design and reduce pollutants to downstream lakes and streams as noted by staff at a recent conference. He shared comments about his September 19 public comment that received no response regarding the timeline to address the total buy-in/buy-out for affordable units per City policy and encouraged the policy be finalized with regard to affordable housing. He then shared comments related to his September 19 public comment about being displeased with the Lake Cornelia vegetation management and said while true fell short of the comments and continued to be elevated to Council. He asked why the City had refused accountability for failure of the builder to execute a contract and said this could be considered fraud. He noted in light of the failure of reasonable changes being refused, there was a need to address pond weed as this current process did not reconcile with the DNR, Nine Mile Creek, and City standards. He expressed concern with how samples were collected then demonstrated the process. David Frenkel spoke about veterans who had lost limbs during wars, the lack of concern for ADA accessibility in Edina, and comments shared by staff that were unimaginable regarding not doing more than what was required. He had shared his concerns the State and was working to find a resolution but would go further if not successful. He noted the City Manager’s contract expired at year end and inquired about the upcoming review and possible renewal, then commented on upcoming Council and Mayor election possibilities. He spoke about purchasing card use and the amount of waste on these cards and encouraged review of the purchases that included excessive charges for travel and food, including a recent large purchase at Chik-Fil- A. He encouraged the need for more oversight, how the Braemer Ice Arena Manager was let go without public comment, and how this was the fourth ice arena manager under the current City Manager and should not be allowed. Andy Brown, 5512 Park Place, commented further on the purchase card purchases for food and beverage as it seemed to be excessive and would not be allowed at the State of Minnesota where he worked. He Minutes/Edina City Council/October 17, 2023 Page 2 suggested the Council be aggressive with these concerns, especially in light of double-digit property tax increases. V.A. CITY MANAGER’S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS Manager Neal said staff would respond to Community Comments made this evening and from the October 3 meeting on November 8. He noted the purchases at Chik-Fil-A by ice arena staff was made to sell the food at the arena’s concession stand as an innovative way to sell different product during arena operations. VI. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED AS PRESENTED Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving the consent agenda as presented: VI.A. Approve Minutes of the Worksession and Regular Meeting of October 3, 2023 VI.B. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated September 29, 2023, totaling $4,829,852.64; Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated September 29, 2023 totaling $18,074.39; Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated September 29, 2023 totaling $550.00; Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated October 6, 2023 totaling $3,674,133.19; VI.C. Request for Purchase; Council Chambers Cable Broadcast Audio Visual System, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Advanced Systems Integration for $121,019 VI.D. Request for Purchase; City-Wide Solar Feasibility Study, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, HGA Inc., $54,500 VI.E. Approve Agreement with Southdale Center for Public Safety Services VI.F. Request for Purchase; Braemar Field Emergency Repairs, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, New Look Contracting, $37,566 VI.G. Request for Purchase; Mill Pond Harvester Access Ramp Replacement, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Blackstone Contractors, $47,493 VI.H. Request for Purchase; 2023 Kubota RTC-X1100 ATV, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Lano Equipment, $31,240 VI.I. Request for Purchase, Well Nos. 4, 5, 6, and 17 Rehabilitation, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Keys Well Drilling, $88,399. Rollcall: Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. VII. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS VII.A. REGIONAL EMMY – PRESENTED Communications Director Bennerotte shared about the work of video production to create better quality content and engage the public and how Video Production Manager Scott Denfield and his team have worked towards that goal. She said the City won their first regional Emmy in 2009 and was awarded four more since but this year, was nominated for five and won two in one year. She shared clips from last weekend’s award presentation in Outstanding Interview/Discussion for On the Job and Video Essayist Composite and congratulated Mr. Denfield for his work. JJ Murray, Executive Director of the National Academy of American Televisions Arts and Sciences Upper Midwest Chapter, said it was an honor to be present and shared how his father grew up in Edina. He presented the awards to Mr. Denfield and stated this gave him great pride and joy then shared more about the excellent work done by the City. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. VII.B. EXTRA MILE DAY 2023 – PROCLAIMED Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, to proclaim Extra Mile Day in the City of Edina. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Minutes/Edina City Council/October 17, 2023 Page 3 Motion carried. VII.C. NOVEMBER 2023 AS LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH – PROCLAIMED Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to proclaim November 2023 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Edina. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. VII.D. 2023 IMAGES OF EDINA – PRESENTED Graphic Designer Doar shared the City established “Images of Edina” in 2004 to recognize and collect photographs that captured Edina as a place for living, learning, raising families and doing business. Each year, residents and employees who work in Edina were invited to submit their favorite photos taken in the community over the past year. Feroza Mehta, Editor of Edina Magazine, said it will be their 20th anniversary in 2024 and that they hoped to incorporate both anniversaries through Images of Edina. She shared a judging panel of photographers and communications professionals selected the winning photographs from the 77 submitted photos in five categories based on a variety of elements that included composition, lighting, relevance to each category and degree of difficulty. Mr. Doar announced the winners of the 2023 Images of Edina Contest for Business – “Pinstripes at Sunset” by Stephanie Thomas; People – “Friends” by Forrest Pearson; Activities & Events – “John Phillip Sousa at Centennial Lakes” by Linda Scott; Places in Edina – “Reflections at Centennial Lakes” by Linda Scott; Plants & Animals – “Forest Fawn” by Valerie Brunnette; and Readers’ Choice – “A New Day in Edina” by Burton Hanson then announced the overall “Best in Show” winner as “Reflections at Centennial Lakes” by Linda Scott. VIII. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS VIII.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-77; ACCEPTING DONATIONS – ADOPTED Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2023-77, accepting donations. Seconded by Member Agnew. Rollcall: Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. VIII.B. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-65; CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PUTTSHACK ROOFTOP DINING, 10 SOUTHDALE CENTER – ADOPTED Assistant City Planner Bodker shared that Brendan Barker, on behalf of Puttshack, was proposing rooftop dining at Puttshack, located at 10 Southdale Center. Puttshack was an upscale, tech-infused mini golf experience located within the former Herberger’s building, above the Kowalski’s grocery store. Currently both the Kowalski’s and Puttshack spaces were under construction and Puttshack was proposing to have foodservice on their outdoor rooftop patio. Food and drinks would be served from inside the space and the proposed rooftop would have 153 seats. To accommodate the applicant’s request, a Conditional Use Permit for the rooftop dining was required as rooftop restaurants are a conditional use in the Planned Commercial District. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. City Attorney Kendall clarified that Conditional Use Permits run with the land and could potentially use the same CUP if sold but would have to be reviewed. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2023-65, approving a conditional use permit for Puttshack rooftop dining, 10 Southdale Center. Seconded by Member Agnew. Minutes/Edina City Council/October 17, 2023 Page 4 Rollcall: Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser Nays: Hovland Motion carried. VIII.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-66; APPROVING A SITE PLAN AT 7250-7300 BUSH LAKE ROAD FOR MINNESOTA MADE HOCKEY – ADOPTED Community Development Coordinator Lewis shared Invicta Group, LLC (known as Minnesota Made Hockey), was proposing to construct a new 10,240 square foot training facility on the southern portion of the lot at 7250-7300 Bush Lake Road. The parcel was 5.55 acres and currently had a 63,311 square foot structure containing two ice rinks and assorted support spaces that would remain. The proposed building was 64’ x 160’ and would include a turf area, weight training, and other hockey specific training space. Minnesota Made Hockey currently operated a training facility as a tenant in the building located at 7101 Amundson Avenue. The purpose of the new building was to move those operations to the new facility. The new structure would replace an outdoor ice rink that was added in 2013. The site was zoned Planned Industrial District, which allows for athletic facilities as a permitted use. To accommodate the request, site plan approval was required. Mr. Lewis added that since the October 3, 2023, City Council meeting, the applicant had voluntarily submitted the Sustainability Questionnaire which was shared. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2023-66, approving a site plan at 7250-7300 Bush Lake Road. Seconded by Member Pierce. Rollcall: Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser Nays: Hovland Motion carried. VII.D. ORDINANCE NO. 2023-18; AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE EDINA CITY CODE CONCERNING MERCHANT CARRYOUT BAG REDUCTION – ADOPTED Sustainability Manager Hancock shared the ordinance proposal reflected EEC recommendations, and removal of originally proposed section "3b" pertaining to the requirement for merchants to contract for plastic film recycling, which had been deemed by staff to be inordinately burdensome due to the limited plastic film recycling supply chain in Minnesota. She shared the definition of a merchant and how the ordinance would affect the merchants, meaning merchant was the one providing the merchandise regardless of how they connected to customers such as through DoorDash. She reviewed the differences in the proposed code and Minneapolis’ ordinance that included restaurants not being exempt, reporting requirements, and no fee collected if a government agency. She responded to Council questions from first reading in detail including progress to Edina’s climate action goals and noted a bag fee on its own would not reduce solid waste in Edina as customers could still opt to purchase a bag but that it was expected to reduce contamination in curbside recycling due to fewer carryout bags and raise awareness and impact the amount of microplastics in the City. Community Health Administrator Brown shared the City could provide more bag recycling sites throughout the City to encourage the public to recycle plastic bags. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, to amend Ordinance No. 2023- 18 amending Chapter 20 of the Edina City Code concerning merchant carryout bag reduction to exempt restaurants. Rollcall: Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Minutes/Edina City Council/October 17, 2023 Page 5 Member Jackson moved to grant Second Reading adopting Ordinance No. 2023-18 as amended amending Chapter 20 of the Edina City Code concerning merchant carryout bag reduction. Seconded by Member Agnew. Rollcall: Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce Nays: Hovland, Risser Motion carried. Mr. Neal clarified the matter of scale and use as a limited administration model and how staff would work to communicate this through public education on the ordinance. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to provide for administration of ordinance on a limited basis as described in Option 2 staff report October 17, 2023. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser Nays: Abstain: Hovland Motion carried. IX.E. SKETCH PLAN FOR 4444 AND 4200 W. 76th STREET – REVIEWED Community Development Director Teague shared LS Black Development was requesting consideration of a Sketch Plan proposal to redevelop 4444 and 4200 W. 76th Street. The applicant was proposing to tear down the existing buildings on the sites and construct a 6-story 186-unit apartment, and a 4-story 65-unit apartment. The project would be 100% affordable for individuals and families earning 60% AMI or less. This site was currently zoned PID, Planned Industrial District, and guided OR, Office Residential in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The allowed residential density in this area was up to 75 units per acre. This site was 4 acres in size; therefore, the applicant was proposing a density of 63 units per acre. The request would require a Rezoning from PID, Planned Industrial District to PUD. Flexibility would be requested through the PUD Ordinance to vary from building height, building setbacks, and floor area ratio (FAR) requirements. The PUD Zoning was the zoning tool the City of Edina had used for 100% affordable housing developments to ensure long term affordability, similar to existing projects such as The Sound on 76th, Amundson Apartments, and 4040 70th Street. Michael Hudson, LS Black Development, shared their background and project team that consisted of ESG and Loucks to build high quality affordable housing projects. He said they served as long-term owners and shared about their other recent projects. He shared more about the project that would include 252 units in total and range from 1-3 bedrooms and be 100% affordable at 60% AMI with 320 total parking stalls. He showed the proposed massing that would step up from The Sound on 76th and thanked the Council for their feedback in order to move forward with next steps. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. IX. MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Received X. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS – Received XI. ADJOURNMENT Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, to adjourn the meeting at 9:53 p.m. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Minutes/Edina City Council/October 17, 2023 Page 6 Respectfully submitted, Sharon Allison, City Clerk Minutes approved by Edina City Council, November 8, 2023. James B. Hovland, Mayor Video Copy of the October 17, 2023, meeting available. Sharon Allison (Nov 20, 2023 08:32 CST)