HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-03 City Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
7:00 P.M.
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2.0 ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Members Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, and Hovland.
3.0 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.0 MEETING AGENDA — APPROVED
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving the meeting agenda.
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
5.0 COMMUNITY COMMENT
Ralph Zickert, 4311 Cornelia Circle, commented on the Macy's TIF and the responses given by City Manager
Neal. He thanked Members Pierce and Risser for their responses.
Aaron Ouska, 51015 62nd Street, proposed to change the Art Center to an Asian Culture Center by the
Minnesota Mandarin Christian Church.
Dave Frankel, 4510 Lakeview Drive, mentioned an apartment building with high crime near his home that
should be addressed. He also stated that e-bike use/restriction should be looked at and noted that a ramp
data request has not been fulfilled.
5.1 CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS
City Manager Neal responded to Community Comments from current and past meetings.
6.0 CONSENT AGENDA — ADOPTED
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving the consent agenda
as revised to remove Item VI.H, Resolution No. 2024-56: Support for Grant Application for
Railroad Crossing Elimination Program with Federal Railroad Administration, as follows:
6.1 Approve regular and work session meeting minutes of August 20, 2024
6.2 Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Pre-List Dated August 23, 2024,
totaling $2,359,358.47 and Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated August 16, 2024,
totaling $2,680,149.63
6.3 Request for Purchase, Lewis Park LED Lighting System, awarding the bid to the
recommended low bidder, Musco Corporation at $339,000
6.4 Request for Purchase, Lewis Park LED Lighting Installation, awarding the bid to the
recommended low bidder, Electro Mechanical Contracting at $96,940
6.5 Request for Purchase, Arneson Acres Park Parking Lot Improvements, awarding the
bid to the recommended low bidder, Bituminous Roadways at $46,163
6.6 Memorandum of Understanding with Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists for Braemar Trails
6.7 Approve Encroachment Agreement with 6716 Arrowhead Pass
6.8
6.9 Adopt Resolution No. 2024-58, State Funded Program for IIJA Discretionary Grant
Assistance
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6.10 Request for Purchase, Public Health Preparedness Services Agreement Between Edina
and Bloomington, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, City of
Bloomington — Public Health at $56,470
6.1 I Adopt Resolution No. 2024-57, Setting Public Hearing Date for 72nd and France #3 Tax
Increment Financing District
6.12 Affirm Tactical Training Center Contract and Funding Agreement
6.13 Approve Out-of-State Travel for Mayor Hovland
6.14 Adopt Resolution No. 2024-55, Setting Public Hearing Date for Special Assessment and
Delinquent Utilities
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
6.8 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-56, SUPPORT FOR GRANT APPLICATION FOR RAILROAD
CROSSING ELIMINATION PROGRAM WITH FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION -
ADOPTED
The Council asked about the expected timeline for the grant application.
Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2024-56, Support for
Grant Application for Railroad Crossing Elimination Program with Federal Railroad
Administration. Member Pierce seconded the motion.
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
7.0 REPORTS / RECOMMENDATIONS
7.1 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-59 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. 2024-59 accepting various
grants and donations. Member Agnew seconded the motion.
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
8.0 COMMISSION CORRESPONDENCE (MINUTES AND ADVISORY COMMUNICATION) —
Received
8.1 MINUTES: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, JUNE I1, 2024
9.0 MANAGER'S COMMENTS — Received
10.0 MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS — Received
11.0 ADJOURNMENT
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, to adjourn the meeting at 7:56
p.m.
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Minutes approved by Edina City Council, September 17, 2024.
amen B. ovland, Mayor
Video Copy of the September 3, 2024, meeting available.
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