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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-08-20 City Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL AUGUST 20, 2024 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. II. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Jackson, Pierce, Risser, and Hovland. Absent at rollcall was Member Agnew. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. MEETING AGENDA — APPROVED Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving the meeting agenda. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT Ralph Zickert, 4311 Cornelia Circle, stated that during the August 15, 2024 HRA meeting the Council voted in favor of a $23 million proposed gift of City tax revenue to the Macy's site developer. He stated if staff's presentation is taken at face value, then every new development should receive TIF for the foreseeable future. He reviewed the hurdles to development given in the staff presentation and asked if TIF dollars close the gap and why there is a lack of transparency. Peter Simpson, 509 Blake Road, stated he and his wife received tickets for expired tabs on their cars. When he went to get new tabs, they found something wrong with the ownership of his car, so he was told to go to the Police Department to find out what needed to be done. He was bothered because he called the Duty Sergeant, City Attorney, and City Manager, and he also left voicemails, but never got any responses or callbacks. He also expressed thanks to the City Engineer for how helpful and responsive he was when developing the section of road. Nora Davis, 6921 Southdale Road, stated she has safety concerns about the roundabouts and desires to add crossing lights to keep pedestrians safe from fast-traveling cars. V.A. CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS City Manager Neal responded to Community Comments from current and past meetings. Mr. Neal introduced City Attorney Leah Koch, who was subbing for David Kendall. VI. CONSENT AGENDA — ADOPTED AS REVISED Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving the consent agenda as revised to remove Item VI.G, Staff Response to White Oaks Sidewalk and Road Construction Petition, as follows: VI.A. Approve Minutes of the Work Session and Regular Meeting of August 7, 2024 VI.B. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Pre-List Dated July 26, 2024, totaling $1,812,187.83, Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated August 2, 2024, totaling $2,318,642.89 (1011), Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated August 2, 2024, totaling $2,380,140.64 and Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated August 9, 2024, totaling $1,310,475.37. VI.C. Approve Encroachment Agreement with 4917 Eden Avenue VI.D. Approve Master Services Agreement for Professional Services with Snow Kreilich Architects Page 1 Minutes/Edina City Council/August 20, 2024 VI.E. Request for Purchase, Grant Writing Services for Railroad Crossing Elimination Program, Federal Railroad Administration, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, TKDA at $25,000 VI.F. Request for Purchase, West 78th Street Retaining Wall Replacement, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Vada Contracting LLC at $181,986.30 VI.G. Staff-Resp . • , VI.H. Request for Purchase, Braemar Park Master Plan Implementation for Courtney Fields Playground Equipment, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, PlayPower LT at $174,464.98 V.I. Request for Purchase, Arneson Acres Park Pathway Improvements, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Pember Companies at $153,209.70 V.J. Request for Purchase, 2024 Kubota RTV 1100 and Attachment, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Lano Equipment at $27,926.50 V.K. Request for Purchase, 2024 M4 Kubota Tractor and Attachments, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Lano Equipment at $88,503.42 V.L. Request for Purchase, Parks & Recreation Safety and Security Planning and Training Services, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Axtell Group LLC at $168,320 V.M. Request for Purchase, Fire Station 2 Bi-Directional Antenna, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Ancom Communications at $36,039.00 V.N. Request for Purchase, Fire Station 2 Radios, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Ancom Communications at $31,406.00 V.O. Request for Purchase, Public Works Wash Bay Repairs, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, CJC Construction LLC at $210,000.00 V.P. Approve Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for the Church of St. Patrick Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA VI.G. STAFF RESPONSE TO WHITE OAKS SIDEWALK AND ROAD CONSTRUCTION PETITION — APPROVED The Council stated a petition was received in April 2024 from the White Oaks neighborhood about sidewalks on 48th and 49th Street. The Council stated the request for sidewalks to be constructed in 2027 was rejected and expressed concern with the pedestrian safety on those two streets. The Council stated that it would be access to the new E-line coming down France Avenue. Transportation Planner Scipioni stated that it comes down to the available budget and how projects are prioritized using a set of equity criteria that looks at characteristics of the neighborhood, connectivity to transit, parks, and schools, and how projects tie into the Pavement Management Program. He stated there are several projects in the report that have higher priority based on the equity criteria. The Council directed staff to come back with some ideas to enhance safety, potentially through temporary sidewalk substitutes, in the White Oaks Neighborhood. Member Pierce made a motion, seconded by Member Risser, approving staff recommendation to proceed with scheduled overlay, defer sidewalk construction and street narrowing, and direct staff to come back with ideas to enhance safety in the White Oaks Neighborhood. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. VII. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS VII.A. EDINA HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE TEAM — RECOGNIZED Mayor Hovland recognized the Edina High School Debate Team and introduced the individual State champion Devarsh Borah and his coach Joseph Schmitt. Mr. Schmitt discussed Mr. Borah's success in the Congressional Page 2 Minutes/Edina City Council/August 20, 2024 debate category and the success of the Debate Team in the other types of debate as well. Mr. Borah provided information on what he had debated. The Council expressed their congratulations to Mr. Borah and the rest of the Debate Team. VII.B. FRED RICHARDS PARK MASTER PLAN: ENGAGEMENT AND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT — REVIEWED Parks & Recreation Director Vetter gave background information on Fred Richards Park and the master plan and presented the goals of the park. Principal Landscape Architect Minarik and Landscape Architect Convery presented the original master plan, features of the current site plan, changes from the master plan, 3D views of the park, overview of the wetland bank and panhandle, accessibility, circulation, inspiration, sustainability, feedback received from the community, and the schedule for the master plan. The Council expressed their thanks for the work and plans that have gone into the project. The Council asked questions about whether the design is staying within the budget. Mr. Minarik stated that they are slightly over the budget currently but that with modifications they will be able to keep functionality and amenities and fit within the budget. The Council asked questions regarding the quiet zone and its entry, ADA in different zones, and the maintenance of the wetland bank. Ms. Convery stated the quiet zone provides more neurodiverse inclusivity. Mr. Minarik stated they are using the topography to create hidden accessibility and avoid multiple ramps. Mr. Minarik also stated that the wetland bank will have a maintenance process over time and will be cleaning the existing wetlands as well. The Council expressed concerns about the existing bridge. Mr. Minarik stated that the bridge is in decent condition, but the biggest issue is the grade access onto the bridge and the overgrowth, so they will clean all of that up, make it a higher-quality wetland, and ensure ADA compliance. VIII. REPORTS / RECOMMENDATIONS VIII.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-53 ACCEPTING DONATIONS FROM DENNIS W. SCHULSTAD — ADOPTED Tiffany Bushland, General Manager Centennial Lakes, presented the artwork donation from Dennis W. Shulstad to Centennial Lakes Park, which will be placed along the southern channel of the park. Member Risser introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2024-53 accepting donations from Dennis W. Schulstad. Member Jackson seconded the motion. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. VIII.B. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-54, ACCEPTING DONATIONS FROM TOM MATSON —ADOPTED Mayor Hovland stated this resolution embodies a donation for a memorial bench at Rosland Park. Member Pierce introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2024-54 accepting donations from Tom Matson. Member Jackson seconded the motion. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. VIII.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-50 AND ORDINANCE NO. 2024-05 PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN REVIEW AND ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, 7200 FRANCE AVENUE — TABLED TO OCTOBER I, 2024 Page 3 Minutes/Edina City Council/August 20, 2024 Community Development Director Teague introduced the changes proposed within the ordinance, reducing the first-floor height and incorporating the site plan into the ordinance. Mr. Teague addressed the story issue and stated that at final approval, the resolution stated there would be 6 stories and it would be 72 feet tall. The Council expressed concerns about Resolutions No. 2022-81 and 2023-11 not being identical, and the language used not being representative of the Council dialogue. The Council asked questions about how it is possible for a resolution to be passed by the Council after extensive dialogue stating 5 stories and then placed on the consent agenda months later using different language of 6 stories. Mr. Teague explained it is not uncommon for changes to be made in the project from preliminary plans to final plans. The Council stated there was no notification to public officials or community members to present this change. City Attorney Koch stated there are no concerns from staff on the presented resolution. Mr. Teague addressed issues that had been brought up and stated the developer has followed the PUD process. He discussed the direct entry on France Avenue and 72nd Street for a pedestrian entrance to the front of the building, which was not intended for vehicular access to the building. The Council asked if there are other resolutions in which verbiage suggested building design rather than vehicular access. The Council brought up the site access map, which highlighted vehicular access on side streets, but not on France Avenue. The Council expressed concern with approving a resolution when there was a lack of clarity regarding what should be included in the resolution. The Council asked what in a process dictated being able to start over due to all the changes that have been made. The Council also stated that unless phased development was banned, this was the way things would work. Mr. Teague discussed the traffic study, which concluded that no roadway improvements were needed. He also addressed the parking study that concluded 468 parking units are required. Mr. Teague stated the project provides 470 structured parking stalls with 13 on the surface. The Council asked about options to cut down cut-through traffic and overflow parking and use that information to make decisions on traffic requirements. Mr. Teague provided an update on the work done by the traffic consultant using the Southdale model to conduct the traffic study. The Council noted the Planning Commission spent 2 years developing a revised traffic ordinance and requirements, which was used by the traffic consultant. The Council asked if the new interior street would increase cut-through traffic in the Cornelia neighborhood. The Council expressed frustration regarding the lack of clarity given on this project and the desire for an Al model to assess traffic flow. Ed Terhaar, Stantec, gave information about what was considered when assessing traffic flow and cut-through traffic. Mr. Terhaar also stated some of the numbers and facts from the 2018 traffic study on 7200 and 7250 France Avenue and compared them to the numbers for the current study. Mr. Scipioni clarified that the characteristics of the road are considered when determining if additional traffic can be accommodated. The Council stated residents have suggested the road being added should not go all the way to 72nd to ensure there is no cut-through traffic. Mr. Teague concluded that staff's and the Planning Commission's recommendations were unanimous for approval of the site plan and ordinance amendment. Ted Carlson, Orion Development, stated that all projects are developed with the neighborhood, engineers, Watershed, County, and sustainability in mind. Mr. Carlson asked the Council for reasons why there is a lack of support and what they can do to provide a better project. The Council asked if it was feasible to go down to 4 stories rather than 6 stories if the TIF funds from 7250 France Avenue could be used to fund a park at 7200 France Avenue, how different parking structures would interact, and the scope of the traffic study for the entire Cornelia neighborhood. Page 4 Minutes/Edina City Council/August 20, 2024 Member Pierce made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, to table adoption of Resolution 2024-50 and first reading of Ordinance 2024-05 to the October I, 2024, regular City Council meeting to allow time for staff to provide more datasets for clarity. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. VIII.D. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 16, 2024 — APPROVED The Council and Manager Neal discussed what level of detail should be included in the meeting minutes and ensuring that the City's policies are followed. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving the July I 6, 2024 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented on August 7, 2024. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Hovland Nay: Risser Motion carried. IX. MANAGER'S COMMENTS — Received IX.A. CITY MANAGER PERFORMANCE REVIEW: FACILITATOR SELECTION Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to appoint a subcommittee of Members Risser and Pierce to review the proposals and make a selection recommendation to the full City Council. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. X. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS — Received XI. ADJOURNMENT Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to adjourn the meeting at 9:5 p.m. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Minutes approved by Edina City Council, September 3, 2024. II ames B. Hovland, Mayor Video Copy of the August 20, 2024, meeting available. Shar w r" Clerk Page 5