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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-08-07 City Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL AUGUST 7, 2024 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. II. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, and Hovland. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ►V. MEETING AGENDA — APPROVED Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving the meeting agenda. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT Ralph Zickert, 431 I Cornelia Circle, stated he thinks that TIF increment financing is a gift to developers. He quoted an article from the June 19, 2024, Star Tribune regarding the Macy's site. He stated the City Manager and Mayor cannot move fast enough to have residents shoulder the $22 million of improvements for this site, some which already exist in Edina. He thinks the developer should restructure the project, especially after the deed tax uproar in December. David Frenkel, 4510 Lakeview Drive, stated that the residents of Edina are facing a double-digit mill levy increase next year and he is not sure how this is getting pushed through during an election year. He made note of Hurricane Debby and the Park Fire forest fires in California, which are forcing up home insurance rates, including his own combined insurance which is increasing by $4,000 per year. He discussed the two major TIF projects completed with TIF money in Edina, the parking garage at Pentagon Park, and the closed Grandview Pedestrian Bridge, noting there have been no updates given concerning the inquiry from the United States Department of Justice regarding ADA compliance on the bridge. He is curious about the status since there is no information on the City's webpage Janey Weston, 6136 Brookview Avenue, stated she has 2 large oak trees in her front yard that have been treated for Two-lined Chestnut Borers, which are quickly killing many oak trees in Edina. She has noticed that oak trees at Rosland Park are dying. She stated it costs a lot of money to remove oak trees, and one way the City can save a considerable amount of money is to have the trees treated. She suggested the City compare the prices between treatments and removal costs. Steve Brown, 5528 Halifax Lane, stated that National Night Out was last night and for the block party they hosted, his wife organized a visit from the Edina Police Department. He thanked the Police Department for how professional, friendly, and engaging they were with everyone, noting they did a fantastic job demonstrating the drone technology to all who attended. 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 Agnew, approving the consent agenda as amended, removing Item VI.A., Minutes of the Work Session and Regular Meeting of July 16, 2024, as follows: VI.A. . . . • - • . ; , Page 1 Minutes/Edina City Council/August 7, 2024 VI.B. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Pre-List Dated July 12, 2024, totaling $1,505,475.90 and Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated July 19, 2024, totaling $1,287,802.5 VI.C. Accept Traffic Safety Report of June 25, 2024 VI.D. Request for Purchase, Contract L24-04 Street Lighting Replacement of Arcadia Avenue & Gus Young Lane, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Egan Companies at $209.800.00 VI.E. Request for Purchase, Rosland Park Pedestrian Bridge Geotechnical Services, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Braun Intertec at $86,193.00 VI.F. Request for Purchase, Change Order #1 Engineering Services for Rosland Park Pedestrian Bridge, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Bolton Menk at $536,572 VI.G. Request for Purchase, Rosland Park Pedestrian Bridge Architectural Services, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Snow Kreilich Architects at $88,000 VI.H. Request for Purchase, 2023 Morningside C Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Turf Restoration, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, J&R Larson Grounds Maintenance at $120,000.00 V1.1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-51: MnDOT Agreement No. 1057148 for CSAH 158/Vernon Avenue Reconstruction VI.J. Request for Purchase, Change Order #2 Construction Services for Sanitary Lift Station #3 Replacement, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Bolton Menk at $30,000 VI.K. Request for Purchase Facility Security Improvements, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Pro-Tec Designs Inc at $76,640.79 VI.L. Request for Purchase, Strachauer Park Sitework, Grading, and Concrete, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, K.A. Witt at $66,209 VI.M. Request for Purchase Braemar Park Hiking and Biking Trails Additional Services, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Pathfinder Trail Building at $39,114 VI.N. Request for Purchase, Emergency Storm Pipe Replacement, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Valley Rich Co. Inc. at $36,304.93 Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA VI.A. MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 16, 2024 — WORK SESSION APPROVED, REGULAR MEETING TABLED The Council stated in the regular meeting minutes of July 16, 2024, there is a lack of information relating to Item VIII.C., Sketch Plan for 6016 Vernon Avenue, Station Pizzeria, concerning the entrance off Vernon potentially violating the City's code. The Council requested that information be added to that item in the minutes prior to consideration. Member Risser made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, approving the Work Session Minutes of July I6, 2024, and tabling action on the July 16, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes to the next Council meeting. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. VII. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS VII.A. VERNON AVENUE AND HIGHWAY 100 INTERCHANGE PROJECT UPDATE — RECEIVED Director of Engineering Millner presented the project goals, background information, diverging diamond interchange proposal, and tight diamond interchange. He stated the City is holding the entire contract. He also presented on the current costs, funding, and potential alternate funding sources. Lindsey Lawrence, Project Manager, TKDA, presented details on the schedule for the project. Page 2 Minutes/Edina City Council/August 7, 2024 The Council expressed its thanks for the work and creativity that has been put into this project and asked questions regarding the status of the land where the clover leaf is currently, the confidence factor on the numbers presented, getting a copy of a document clarifying who owns the land, and alternate routes. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD — Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file. VIII.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-50 AND ORDINANCE NO. 2024-05 PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN REVIEW AND ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, 7200 FRANCE AVENUE — CONTINUED TO AUGUST 20, 2024 Community Development Director Teague presented the site history, background information, approved overall Development Plan, and proposed Site Plan of the project. The Council asked questions regarding traffic going west on West 72nd Street, the results from the traffic study for the whole area, meeting the criteria of the Planned Unit Development (PUD), when certain parts of the project were locked in, comparison to the Pentagon Park South project, Council discretion within what was initially approved, ADA access for the plaza, how the structure of the building is affected by ADA accessibility, stormwater treatment, financing on the project currently, and possibilities of an underpass. The Council also provided feedback regarding hardships when there is not more visibility or flexibility provided to Council and residents, not placing final site approval plans on the Consent Agenda, illogical first-floor heights, vague descriptions of what the site could contain, elevation concerns, and terrace placements. Ted Carlson, Orion Investments, gave a presentation addressing traffic concerns by removing retail pieces from the site, creating thoughtful stormwater management, hidden parking on 72nd Street, underpass or overpass accommodations, feedback on smells, noise, traffic, ballroom function to ensure the project is a good neighbor to surrounding areas, and fitting within guidelines laid out in the PUD. Mr. Carlson shared that they are pushing for an October I, 2024, start date on the office building at 7250 France Avenue. Ari Parritz, ESG Architects, gave an overview of feedback received from the Planning Commission and neighborhood meetings, including removing surface parking, adding walk-out residences and front porches to bring life to the project, and flow of the site on foot/wheel to accommodate ADA guidelines. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:57 p.m. Public Testimony David Frenkel, 4510 Lakeview Drive, addressed the Council. Sandy Carlson, 4433 Ellsworth Drive, addressed the Council. Mark Mitchell, 7701 Heatherton Trail, addressed the Council. Nora Davis, 6921 Southdale Road, addressed the Council. Steve Brown, 5528 Halifax Lane, addressed the Council. Lisa Palmer, 7206 Bristol Circle, addressed the Council. Asad Dahir, 7212 Bristol Circle, addressed the Council. Janey Weston, 6136 Brookview Avenue, addressed the Council. Dietrich Nissen, 7104 Glouchester Avenue, addressed the Council. Neil Johnson, 7137 Cornelia Drive, addressed the Council. John Carlson, 4433 Ellsworth Drive, addressed the Council. Page 3 Minutes/Edina City Council/August 7, 2024 Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to close the in-person public hearing, keep public input open until Sunday, August I I, 2024, and continue action on the Preliminary Site Plan review and Zoning Ordinance Amendment, 7200 France Avenue, to the August 20, 2024, City Council meeting. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Director of Engineering Millner shared that the Engineering Department had created more flood capacity in Edina and reduced flood risk for residents of Edina and Minneapolis. Mr. Millner stated there is public mapping on the MnDOT traffic mapping showing there is overall less traffic compared to previous years. Mr. Millner also shared the 13 traffic measures that should be implemented with the 70th Street reconstruction, noting that 12 have been completed and staff is working with MnDOT to complete the 13th traffic measure. Mr. Millner noted there is a private lift station to manage any excess water from the pond. Mr. Teague addressed concerns raised during public testimony, indicating that there are adequate amounts of parking stalls provided by the project since there will no longer be retail at the site, the established PUD zoning for the site is a 72-foot height requirement, and a 76-foot height for the 7250 France Avenue project, and the concern for building height was addressed in 2023. Terry Menard, Confluence Landscape, stated that there is a diverse mix on coniferous and deciduous trees along the western side of the site to help with the barrier. He does not believe that it is conducive to place coniferous trees on a street like France Avenue because of the air pollution and climate. City Manager Neal shared that the Hazel-Reinhardt Study showed that in market-rate apartments, the number of children that end up in the school system is from .11 to .15 per unit and a little higher than that in affordable housing. The Council discussed needing more transparency in the building height overlay map and licensing and zoning requirements for a childcare center. IX REPORTS / RECOMMENDATIONS IX.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-52 ACCEPTING DONATIONS — ADOPTED Mayor Hovland explained that in order to comply with State Statutes; all donations to the City must be adopted by Resolution and approved by four favorable votes of the Council accepting the donations. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2024-52 accepting various grants and donations. Member Agnew seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. X. COMMISSION CORRESPONDENCE (MINUTES AND ADVISORY COMMUNICATION) — Received X.A. MINUTES: TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, JUNE 20, 2024 X.B. MINUTES: HUMAN RIGHTS & RELATIONS COMMISSION, JUNE 25, 2024 X.C. MINUTES: ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION, JUNE 27, 2024 XI. MANAGER'S COMMENTS — Received XII. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS — Received XIII. ADJOURNMENT Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to adjourn the meeting at 10:14 p.m. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Page 4 an. NiT/ 2Wilir Sharon mgt ity Clerk es B. Hovland, ayor Minutes/Edina City Council/August 7, 2024 Respectfully submitted, Minutes approved by Edina City Council, August 20, 2024. Video Copy of the August 7, 2024, meeting available. Page 5