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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-20 City Council Regular Meeting MinutesPage 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 7:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER Acting Mayor Staunton 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 Anderson, Jackson, Staunton. Absent: Mayor Hovland, Member Pierce. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED AS PRESENTED Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Anderson, to approve the meeting agenda as presented. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, and Staunton. Motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT Kathleen Lott, 6212 Hillside Road, presented a petition to reconsider the City’s prohibition of ice cream trucks as she felt this activity supported neighborhood community. Helen Ferraro, Blake Road, requested an update on the Blake Road reconstruction project and shared concerns about safety and attitude of contractors. V.A. CITY MANAGER’S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS Manager Neal shared an update from the Community Comments from the last meeting. VI. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED AS PRESENTED Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Anderson, approving the consent agenda as presented: V.A. Approve Minutes of the Work Session and Regular Meeting of September 7, 2022 V.B. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Pre-List Dated September 2, 2022, totaling $1,517,961.93; Pre-List Dated September 9, 2022, totaling $1,318,984.00 V.C. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-83; Approving the 2023 Budget and Dues Increase for the I-494 Corridor Commission V.D. Reject Bids for Contract ENG 22-18NB West 50th Street and Sunnyslope Road East Turn Lane Improvements V.E. Approve Agreements with Soo Line Railroad Company dba Canadian Pacific V.F. Request for Purchase, Engineering Services Public Works Trench Drain Repairs, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Kimley-Horn, $84,000 V.G. Request for Purchase, Edinborough Park Building Automation System, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Northern Air Corporation, $92,714 V.H. Request for Purchase, Change Order No. 2 Electrical Locates, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Hance Utility Service, Inc., $20,000 V.I. Request for Purchase, Police Security Upgrades Ballistic Door Storefront, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, United Glass, Inc., $39,381 Minutes/Edina City Council/September 20, 2022 Page 2 V.J. Request for Purchase, Police Security Upgrades High-Speed Garage Doors, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Miner Ltd., Star Equipment, $73,500 V.K. Request for Purchase, Fire Station #1 Workspace Expansion, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Christianson’s Business Furniture, $25,653.90 V.L. Request for Purchase, McCauley Trail Shared Use Path Phase I, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, New Look Contracting, $221,921.00 V.M. Set December 6, 2022, as the Public Hearing Date for the 2023 Levy and Budget V.N. Approve 2022-2023 Union Contract for LELS Local 486 Police Sergeants V.O. Request for Purchase, Replace Automated CPR Devices, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Stryker Sales Corporation, $55,530 V.P. Approve League of Minnesota Cities Annual Membership Dues V.Q. Approve Mann Theatres Business Establishment Name Change for Liquor License V.R. Continue Action to October 6, 2022, for Resolution No. 2022-77 and Ordinance No. 2022-11; Preliminary Rezoning from PID, Planned Industrial District to PUD, Planned Unit Development and Subdivision at 5146 Eden Avenue (Former Public Works Site) Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, and Staunton. Motion carried. VII. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: VII.A. PROCLAMATION; DECLARING SEPTEMBER 17-23 CONSTITUTION WEEK Acting Mayor Staunton read the proclamation in full for the record. Diane Lynch, Monument Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, accepted the Proclamation and thanked the Council. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file. VIII.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-81 AND ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 2022-13; TO REVISE THE PUD-16 ZONING DISTRICT TO INCLUDE A NEW OVERALL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR 7200 AND 7250 FRANCE AVENUE – CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 6, 2022 Community Development Director Teague shared Orion Investment was requesting a Zoning Ordinance Amendment for a completely new redevelopment project for the subject property. This site received a rezoning approval to Planned Unit Development-16 in 2019; however, the project was never constructed. The underlying zoning on the site was POD, Planned Office District and the existing PUD would allow two six-story buildings with 299 unit of housing and 30,000 square feet of retail/restaurants and 10 owner occupied townhomes. The previous POD, Planned Office District, would allow 113,000 square feet of office/medical office use. He said the existing office buildings and parking ramp on the sites would be removed and noted the existing parking ramp was in a very poor state of repair. Mr. Teague outlined the two phases as proposed then spoke about the proposed affordable housing component and said staff recommended 20% to be affordable and when housing developed in the future that 10% be included to meet the policy. He highlighted how the project would be LEED certified then reviewed the provision of public space as ample and that the height met the separation with 168-foot setback to the nearest residential home at 250 feet. He said the pedestrian and bike connection would be separated on the north-south connection as recommended by the Planning Commission then noted permanent parking for Phase 1 would be required to be included in the Phase 2 development. He said the Planning Commission approved the project unanimously with one condition and said the project met the spirit of the design experience guidelines and while the street typology was currently not met the applicant would be amending the plan to meet the requirement. Drew Stafford, Orion Investments, said they were on schedule for ramp and building demolition which would be staged due to environmental remediation then provided an overview of the project and the importance of engaging the neighborhoods early on which was successful. He spoke about stormwater solutions created, Minutes/Edina City Council/September 20, 2022 Page 3 enhancement of the north/south connection by separating the bike and pedestrian path from vehicle traffic, then spoke about the importance of sustainability in this project through LEED certification. Nate Enger, ESG Architecture and Design, reviewed updates that had occurred since sketch plan that included an ideal opportunity for a mixed use site, 94% of parking below grade, reviewed the strong pedestrian connections, reduced medians, shared greenspace areas, leveraged proof of parking, and the established anchor tenant which will not require surface parking. He outlined phasing with a multi-family hospitality building and retail then reviewed proposed access points, street rooms, and public realm. Traffic Consultant Terhaar responded regarding traffic impacts stating the area was low-speed and that the amount of cut-through traffic should not be large due to its location and type of site. Ted Carlson, Orion Investments, spoke about the potential for district parking as based on Phase I to the north and noted the project would be built for parking today with potential for the future. He said there was great adjacencies for surface parking and that they would continue to work to secure more surface parking. Acting Mayor Staunton opened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. Public Testimony No one addressed the Council. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, to close the public hearing at noon on September 26, 2022, and continue action on Resolution No. 2022-81approving a zoning ordinance amendment and revised overall development plan and site plan review for 7250 and 7200 France Avenue and hold first reading of Ordinance No. 2022-13 amending the zoning ordinance to revise the PUD-16, Planned Unit Development-16 Zoning District to the October 6, 2022, City Council meeting. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, and Staunton. Motion carried. IX. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS IX.A. ADVISORY COMMUNICATION FROM THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION – RECEIVED Assistant City Planner Bodeker stated the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) attended their annual joint meeting with City Council on June 21, 2022, where they requested a number of concerns and clarifications be addressed. She stated the HPC was currently working on draft changes to Zoning Code that included a potential escrow fee for landmark properties, with the goal to have the changes before the Planning Commission and Council in 2022 with potential implementation in 2023. Heritage Preservation Commission Chair Schilling requested consideration of acceptance of this communication then added that in no way was the HPC stating the system was broken but that the plan had last been updated in 2008 and was in need of review. She said while the plan had worked in large part with one home torn down and eight that lost their heritage designation things could occur when a project did not follow the plan and if not addressed the HPC cannot uphold the stated goals consistently and fairly. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. IX.B. RESOLUTION 2022-79; APPROVING RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT VACATION AT 5304 WHITING AVENUE – ADOPTED Minutes/Edina City Council/September 20, 2022 Page 4 Director of Engineering Millner said an application was received on August 1, 2022, requesting that a utility easement be vacated at 5304 Whiting Avenue. The public hearing closed at noon on September 12 and no comments were received. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2022-79; vacating public right-of-way easement, 5304 Whiting Avenue. Member Anderson seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, and Staunton. Motion carried. IX.C. ORDINANCE NO. 2022-12 ESTABLISHING LICENSING AND REGULATORY SYSTEM FOR THC-INFUSED EDIBLES AND DRINKS – ADOPTED Mr. Neal said the Council gave Ordinance 2022-12 first reading on September 7 and gave direction to staff to make amendments to the proposed penalty section of the ordinance. He reviewed the modified penalty schedule and said staff recommended second reading/final approval of Ordinance 2022-12, then noted if adopted, the ordinance would become effective immediately. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Member Anderson made a motion to approve Second Reading adopting Ordinance No. 2022- 12 establishing a municipal licensing and regulatory system for THC-infused edibles and drinks as presented. Member Jackson seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, and Staunton. Motion carried. IX.D. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-84; ADOPTING THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING THE PROPOSED TAX LEVY PAYABLE IN 2023 – ADOPTED Mr. Neal said M.S. 275.065 required that the City adopt a proposed budget and levy and certify the proposed levy to the county auditor by September 30 which will be used to prepare and send parcel specific notices. The City was also required to certify the final property tax levy to the county by December 27, 2022. He said the final levy could be less than or equal to, but not higher, than the preliminary levy and the proposed resolution set the maximum 2023 tax levies at $49,610,800. The HRA adopted a proposed tax levy of $244,400 at their meeting on September 15. The total of all levies included the HRA would result in an overall levy increase of 9.89% percent. The impact of the proposed levy on the median value home ($659,900 in 2023) was a 3.15% decrease in city property taxes to $1,971 annually ($164/month). The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2022-84, adopting the Proposed Budget for the City of Edina for Year 2023 and establishing the Proposed Tax Levy Payable in 2023. Member Anderson seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, and Staunton. Motion carried. X. COMMISSION CORRESPONDENCE (MINUTES AND ADVISORY COMMUNICATION) - Received X.A. MINUTES: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION, AUGUST 11, 2022 X.B. MINUTES: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, AUGUST 8, 2022 XI. MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Received Minutes/Edina City Council/September 20, 2022 Page 5 XI.A. PREP MEMO FOR SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 XII. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS – Received XIII. ADJOURNMENT Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Anderson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:54 p.m. Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, and Staunton. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Allison, City Clerk Minutes approved by Edina City Council, October 6, 2022. James B. Hovland, Mayor Video Copy of the September 20, 2022, meeting available.