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Home My WebLink About2024-07-16 City Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL JULY 16, 2024 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. then shared the procedure for public hearing and community comment. II. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, and Hovland. Absent: None. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED AS PRESENTED Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, to approve the meeting agenda as published. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT Janey Weston, 6136 Brookview Avenue, spoke about the concerns she has with proposed development project within Edina's City boundaries, but not within the Edina School District, like Hopkins and Richfield. She stated that with the Macy's project specifically, the children who live in the new apartments will live in the Richfield School District, and if TIF financing is awarded for the project, then the Richfield School District will not get the funding they need as long as that TIF District lasts. She thinks there should be a requirement that in the packet of information given to the Council, for a School District map included whether it falls outside of Edina School District boundaries, and there must be required notification to neighboring school districts. Bill Hay, 5275 Grandview Square, #3103, stated that in the last 14 years, there have been many plans that have not come to fruition with the 3.3 acres of unattractive property that was formerly the Public Works site. He has suggested the Council task the Parks and Recreation Commission with converting this property into a little pocket park with nice landscaping, a fountain, pickleball courts, and a Dairy Queen. V.A. CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS City Manager Neal responded to Community Comments from current and past meetings. VI. CONSENT AGENDA — ADOPTED AS REVISED Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving the consent agenda, as amended, removing Item VI.H., Traffic Safety Report of May 28, 2024, and Item VI.N., Memorandum of Agreement for the Wooddale Avenue Bridge, as follows: VI.A. Approve Minutes of the Work Session and Regular Meeting of June 18, 2024 VI.B. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Pre-List Dated May I, 2024, totaling $20,823.27, Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated June 14, 2024, totaling $1,558,874.88, Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated June 21, 2024, totaling $805,254.31, Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated June 28, 2024, totaling $1,603,641.56, Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated July 3, 2024, totaling $33,127.00, and Check Register Claims Pre- List Dated July 5, 2024, totaling $3,737,813.66 VI.C. Request for Purchase; Braemar Golf Course Handicap Service Membership, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Minnesota Golf Association, $23,550 Page 1 Minutes/Edina City Council/July 16, 2024 VI.D. Request for Purchase; In Squad and Body Worn Cameras, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Motorola, $664,820 VI.E. Request for Purchase; MN-TFI Structural Collapse Technician Course, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Guardian Centers, $134,890 VI.F. Request for Purchase; Network Infrastructure Replacements, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, LOG IS/C DWG, $ 140,716 VI.G. Request for Purchase; 2024 Behnke Trailer, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, R.D. Offutt Company, $43,500 VI.H. - • - - - VI.I. Approve Memorandum of Agreement for Twin Cities Commercial Energy Efficiency Collaboration VI.J. Request for Purchase; Fire Station 2 Fiber Optic Installation, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, LOGIS, $24,221 VI.K. Request for Purchase; City Hall Lower-Level Storage Remodel, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, CM Construction Company, $145,178 VI.L. Request for Purchase; Construction Services for ENG 24-7 France Avenue Sidewalk, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Bolton & Menk, $55,700 VI.M. Request for Purchase; ENG 24-9 76th Street Bridge Railing Improvements, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Urban Companies, $366,700 VI.N. VI.O. Request for Purchase; Change Order for 2024 Residential Permit Review Support, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Bolton & Menk, $60,200 VI.P. Resolution No. 2024-49: Approving Assignment and Assumption of Perspectives CDBG Deferred Loan and Transfer of Ownership of Property to Trellis Company VI.Q. Request for Purchase; Postage Machine Lease, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Quadient Leasing, $21,972.00 VI.R. Resolution No. 2024-47: Appointing Election Judges for August 13 Primary Election VI.S. Approve Revised 2024 Calendar of Meeting and Religious Observances Days Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA VI.H. TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT OF MAY 28. 2024 — ACCEPTED The Council asked about the status of the request to limit parking on Beard during soccer games to address the dangerous streets. Engineer Millner stated that the Traffic Safety Committee had reviewed the request, and it was sent to the Transportation Commission before it gets sent back to the Council. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to accept the Traffic Safety Report of May 28, 2024. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried. VI.N. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR THE WOODDALE AVENUE BRIDGE — APPROVED The Council emphasized all the work that had been done by the US Army Corp. of Engineers, the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office, and the Edina Heritage Preservation Commission. Member Risser made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the Wooddale Avenue Bridge. Bridge. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. VII. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS VII.A. EDINA HIGH SCHOOL PEP BAND — RECOGNIZED Page 2 Minutes/Edina City Council/July 16, 2024 The Council introduced the Edina High School pep band and congratulated them on their successful 2023- 2024 school year. Band Director Andrew Richter and team members spoke about their successful year and being the pep band for the University of Denver. VII.B. EDINA HIGH SCHOOL GOLFER TORGER OHE — RECOGNIZED The Council introduced Torger Ohe, who won the individual State Golf Championship in June 2024. Mr. Ohe discussed his win and what he has planned for the summer. VII.C. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION MANAGER THOMAS BROOKS — INTRODUCED Assistant City Manager Lenz introduced Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Manager Thomas Brooks. Mr. Brooks discussed his background and expressed his excitement about working in Edina. VII.D. CITY MANAGEMENT FELLOW ZOE JOHNSON — INTRODUCED City Manager Neal introduced City Management Fellow Zoe Johnson. Ms. Johnson discussed her background and expressed her excited for the fellowship. VIII. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS VIII.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-48; ACCEPTING DONATIONS — ADOPTED Member Pierce introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2024-48, accepting donations. Seconded by Member Jackson. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, and Hovland Motion carried. VIII.B. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-46; AWARDING THE SALE OF $30,735,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2024A — ADOPTED Nick Anhut, Elhers & Associates, presented on the bond authorization of the City, the 2024A bond issuance process, bidding results, and the final principal amount of $30,735,000. He shared that this will deliver $32.4 million in proceeds for the City's infrastructure projects, with a final calculated true interest cost of 3.69%. He recommended awarding the sale of the bonds to UBS Financial Services Inc. based on the lowest bid. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2024-46, awarding the sale of $30,735,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024A. Seconded by Member Pierce. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. VIII.C. SKETCH PLAN FOR 6016 VERNON AVENUE, STATION PIZZERIA — REVIEWED Community Development Director Cary Teague introduced the project and its background and history. Jesse Hamer, Architect with Momentum Design Group, representing Station Pizzeria, discussed the project, highlighting the purpose and the additions that would be made to ensure a good fit for the community and location. He presented the sketch plan and asked the Council to provide feedback on the appropriateness of the proposal. The Council asked questions about the legal buildable area of the project, the size of the kitchen compared to the other Pizza Station location, and the need for variances required for rebuilds. The Council brought up concerns regarding traffic, road classification and the number of curb cuts. City Engineer Millner clarified curb cuts on Vernon are managed by Hennepin County not city code. The Council discussed the rezoning from PCD-4 to PCD- I that would be required for this project, spot zoning, concern for traffic, the odd shape of the land, and provided feedback on the overall project. VIII.D. 2024-2025 STUDENT COMMISSION — APPOINTED City Manager Neal shared that Member Jackson and Member Agnew interviewed 12 students who were appointed to Edina Boards and Commissions. The Council shared how impressed they were by the students who applied and shared the list of the students and their appointed Commissions. Page 3 Minutes/Edina City Council/July 16, 2024 Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, to appoint the 2024-2025 Student Commissioners, as presented, with terms starting September 2, 2024 and ending September I, 2025. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. IX COMMISSION CORRESPONDENCE (MINUTES AND ADVISORY COMMUNICATION) — Received X.A. MINUTES: COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION, MARCH I I AND APRIL 8, 2024 X.B. MINUTES: HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION, MAY I, 2024 X.C. MINUTES: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION, MAY 9, 2024 X.D. MINUTES: TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, MAY 16, 2024 X MANAGER'S COMMENTS — Received XI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS — Received XII. ADJOURNMENT Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to adjourn the meeting at 8:57 p.m. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Minutes approved by Edina City Council, August 7, 2024. Video Copy of the July 16, 2024, meeting available. James B. Hovland, Mayor Page 4