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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-05-21 City Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL MAY 21, 2024 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland 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 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. Rollcall: Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT Dave Frenkel, 4510 Lakeview Drive, responded to the City Manager's comments regarding the timeliness of lowering the American flag and how other cities were able to accomplish the task and volunteered to do so on weekends if needed. He spoke about the poor condition of Arden Park that included the holding pond approaching the playground into the creek, dead and dying trees, overgrown shrubs, and the need to remove debris from the park. He referred to the park's drinking fountain that was not ADA compliant and had bird feces with a nest above which should have been covered and removed. He commented on the pedestrian bridge in Grandview and the need to re-sign the bridge to properly show its access. Cole DeVries, 6900 Southdale Road, shared his frustrations regarding the City's tree preservation policy and how it had affected progress on the home he was constructing at 4501 Southdale Road. He said he needed staff guidance on the policy's requirements so he does not lose his $45,000 escrow amount then noted the person purchasing the home did not want any more trees planted. He stated the lot could not hold that many trees and he had repeatedly asked staff to provide guidance. He shared he had retained counsel as he needed resolution by the end of the month. He restated his frustrations regarding the City Forester's office during this process that included the police having to remove people from the job site and lost time. Mr. Devries asked for direction as he believed the City had failed him through this process. VI.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 AMENDED Member Pierce made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, approving the consent agenda as amended removing Item VI.C., Edina Historical Society Service Agreement, as follows: VI.A. Approve Minutes of the Work Session and Regular Meeting of May 7, 2024 VI.B. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Pre-List Dated May 3, 2024, totaling $2,684,714.96 and Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated May 10, 2024, totaling $595,287.98 V .D. Approve Alternative Response Team Joint Powers Agreement Page 1 Minutes/Edina City Council/May 21, 2024 Page 2 VI.E. Request for Purchase; Cleaning Services for Edina Aquatic Center, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Wendy Del Carmen Maciel Gutievrez, DBA Covas Cleaning Services, LLC for $27,717 VI.F. Request for Purchase; 2024 Toro Trim Mower, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, MTI Distributing, $27,193 VI.G. Request for Purchase; Fire Station 2 Station Alerting Equipment, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, US Digital Designs, Inc., $128,884 VI.H. Request for Purchase; Fire Station 2 Station Alerting Equipment Install, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Ancom Technical Center, $66,721 VI.I. Request for Purchase; FC24-09A City Hall Solar PV, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, iSolar LLC, $396,003 VI.J. Request for Purchase; Grandview Parking Ramp Structural Testing, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Paragon Restoration II, Inc., $20,500 VI.K. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-38 Acquisition of Real Property at 6224 Interlachen Boulevard Rollcall: Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA VI.C. EDINA HISTORICAL SOCIETY SERVICE AGREEMENT – APPROVED The Council shared support for the service agreement regarding process but felt it was limited in metrics and because the Historical Society was a visible entity the City supported. The Council suggested presenting information on an annual basis regarding their collection policy, amount of funds taken in, objects accepted, de-acquisition, and how they addressed downsizing. Mr. Neal supported gathering this information and suggested if the City was going to be a larger contributor, that the Council consider how to designate someone to their Board of Directors, noting Member Risser would be a valuable board member based on her skills and background. Member Risser made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to approve the Edina Historical Society Service agreement as presented. Rollcall: Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. VII. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS VII.A. EDINA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS HOCKEY TEAM – RECOGNIZED The Council recognized the Edina High School girl’s hockey team for winning the State championship in the 2023-2024 school year. The team introduced themselves and thanked the community for their support and thanked the Council for the recognition. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. VII.B. NATIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK – PROCLAIMED Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, to adopt a proclamation declaring May 19-25, 2024, as Emergency Medical Services Week in the City of Edina. Rollcall: Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Fire Marshal Ehmiller shared this marked the 50th anniversary of National EMS Week and was a time to show our gratitude toward EMTs and paramedics who provide lifesaving care across the nation every day. He noted this included dispatchers who provide critical advice to callers even before EMTs and paramedics Minutes/Edina City Council/May 21. 2024 arrive. He said EMS Week was also a time to educate the public about EMS and the essential service they provide to communities and shared this year's theme was "Honoring Our Past, Forging Our Future." He encouraged the community to recognize past people in this role and thanked the Council for the recognition. VII.C. PROJECT UPDATES FROM MNDOT — RECEIVED Director of Engineering Millner introduced Mr. Wilson and invited him to share about current projects. Ryan Wilson, West Area Manager with MnDOT, provided project updates that included 1-494, auxiliary lane on Highway 62, and other MnDOT projects that could affect Edina. He outlined the 1-494 airport to Highway 169, the 1-494 bridge over the Minnesota River, Highway 100 Vernon Avenue bridge replacements and interchange improvements, and the 10-year plan (STIP and CHIP) projects. He shared the proposed construction schedule overview through 2026, maintenance of traffic overview that included lane closures and ramp closures, then reviewed completed work in 2023 that included storm sewer installation, temporary bituminous paving, and concrete paving. He reviewed grant submissions for the 1-494 Airport to Highway 169 project and said if successful would begin in 2026 and have proposed phasing of the remaining $379 million vision. Mr. Wilson reviewed access impacts over the next two years then thanked the City for their leadership and partnership with the cooperative construction agreement for the Highway 100 improvements. He reviewed the draft STIP plan that included Highway 62 construction of an auxiliary lane westbound from Valley View Road on ramp to TH100 north bound off ramp that would be coordinated with the City-led pedestrian bridge project and improvements on W. 64th Street. He said the project would require noise evaluation and potential mitigation then shared the schedule of anticipated construction in 2028. The Council thanked Mr. Wilson and his team for their work then asked questions and provided feedback. VII.D. PRESERVATION MONTH MAY 2024 — PROCLAIMED Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to proclaim May 2024, as National Police Week in the City of Edina. Rollcall: Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Assistant City Planner Dalrymple said the City joined other local and State preservation groups and organizations in celebrating May as Preservation Month. She said Preservation Month was designed to raise awareness of historic properties and to celebrate history, culture, and historic places. VII.E. 2024 EDINA HERITAGE AWARD; HOUSENOVEL - PRESENTED Heritage Preservation Commissioner Chair Lonnquist thanked the Council for their earlier Proclamation recognizing their work then said she was pleased to present the 2024 Edina Heritage Award to the founders of HouseNovel. She said their website was launched in 2022 and included public records and photos of more than 600 homes, with more than 100 outside the Country Club District. She spoke about these generous partners with our Century Homes project which allowed homeowners to learn more about their homes at no charge and thanked them for their contributions to Edina. Amanda Zielike, HouseNovel, thanked the City for the award and said it was a great way to preserve all the real moments that make a house a home. She encouraged homeowners to capture memories in their homes and upload to their website of over 24,000 home records and growing. She said they looked forward to the partnership and reaching their goal to be the nation's go-to home history resource. She noted there could be crowdsource home history conducted which would make this a community effort. David Decker, HouseNovel, shared that as the transition of a home occurred, there were amazing stories and history that we don't want to lose and that some were overwhelmed with information. He said their website provided an opportunity to save the history and noted that 10% of people contribute information for 90% of property owners, which was key. He thanked everyone for the partnership. Page 3 Minutes/Edina City Council/May 21, 2024 Page 4 A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. VII.F. CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AND 2023 CAS FUND UPDATE – RECEIVED Sustainability Manager Bayer shared the City had a history of commitment to environmental protection and progress. In 2016, the Conservation and Sustainability (CAS) Fund received its first franchise fee income distribution and the City hired a staff member dedicated to sustainability. In 2021, Edina passed its Climate Action Plan and received its first annual sustainability report. The purpose of the annual Climate Action Plan update was for staff to inform Council of Climate Action Plan implementation progress and Conservation and Sustainability (CAS) Fund expenditures, which included a look ahead to long-term goals and to answer questions. She outlined their vision to help those who live in Edina imagine and achieve a future where the earth and all who live on it thrive and how that could be accomplished through 8 sectors, 36 strategies, 218 actions, and 9 years to achieve. She shared goals of reduced community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030 with net zero emissions by 2050. Ms. Bayer spoke about the 15% reduction achieved as of the 2021 inventory then outlined municipal emissions which represented 1% of total community-wide emissions through electricity, natural gas, transportation, solid waste, water and wastewater. She shared how they decreased this amount by 35% through various drivers then spoke about the importance of events, workshops, incentives, communications, and outreach to achieve these goals. She said their work was funded through utility franchise fee revenue and reviewed the Conservation and Sustainability Fund in detail. She also reviewed 2023 accomplishments and implementation progress and challenges then shared work plan for 2024 and forward. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file. VIII.A. NEW ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY SALE LIQUOR LICENSES FOR HOPE EDINA, LLC, DBA HOPE BREAKFAST BAR – APPROVED Clerk Allison said Hope Edina, LLC dba Hope Breakfast Bar, was a new restaurant opening at 7585 France Avenue South and that the applicant had applied for On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Sale Liquor Licenses. Planning, Health, Administration and Police department staff reviewed the application and found that it complied with City code requirements. A background investigation was completed by the Police Department and no concerns were raised. Staff recommended approval of the liquor licenses and requested approval immediately, which was an exception to the two-meeting public hearing process. Jeff Bornmann, Hope Breakfast Bar, shared more about their restaurant and its breakfast/brunch menu offered between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. He said they were excited for this next opening in a couple of weeks and to be part of the community in the Centennial Lakes Plaza. He shared about their mission to give back to the community, to do things differently, and that they dedicated a portion of sales to help hospitality workers as well as mission work worldwide. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:32 p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared. Member Agnew made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, to close the public hearing. Rollcall: Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to approve new On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Sale Liquor Licenses for Hope Edina, LLC dba Hope Breakfast Bar. Minutes/Edina City Council/May 21, 2024 Rollcall: Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. VIII.B. NEW ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY SALE LIQUOR LICENSES FOR PUTTSHACK MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHDALE, DBA PUTTSHACK — APPROVED Ms. Allison said Puttshack Minneapolis Southdale, LLC dba Puttshack, was a new restaurant opening in Southdale Mall at 330 Southdale Center. The applicant had applied for On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Sale Liquor Licenses. Planning, Health, Administration and Police department staff reviewed the application and found that it complied with City code requirements. A background investigation was completed by the Police Department and no concerns were raised. Staff recommended approval of the liquor licenses and requested approval immediately, an exception to the two-meeting public hearing process. Josh St. Pierre, Puttshack, said they were excited to open their self-scoring mini-golf concept then shared the menu and brand and said they were excited to be part of the community and hoped to open early September. Dan Christians, Puttshack, thanked staff for their assistance and said they were excited for this new location as they felt it would be a great addition to Southdale Center. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:39 p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared. Member Pierce made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, to close the public hearing. Rollcall: Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Member Agnew made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to approve new On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Sale Liquor Licenses for Puttshack Minneapolis Southdale, LLC dba Puttshack. Rollcall: Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. IX. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS IX.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-39; ACCEPTING DONATIONS - ADOPTED Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2024-39, accepting donations. Seconded by Member Pierce. Rollcall: Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, and Hovland Motion carried. IX.B. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-03, RESOLUTION NO. 2024-30 AND 2024-33, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT, REZONING AND SUBDIVISION, 5120 AND 5124 HANKERSON AVENUE — FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NOT GRANTED; RESOLUTIONS OF DENIAL ADOPTED Community Development Director Teague said Donnay Homes Inc. was proposing to tear down two existing single-dwelling units to build two double-dwelling units/townhomes at 5120 and 5124 Hankerson Avenue. The development would gain access off the alley on the west side of the properties similar to the Page 5 Minutes/Edina City Council/May 21, 2024 Page 6 townhomes to the south. The subject properties were zoned R-1, Single Dwelling Unit District. The site was guided low-density residential, which allowed between 1-5 units per acre. The properties were 19,468 square feet in size total (9,769 and 9,699 s.f. each). The proposed density of this project was 9 units per acre. To accommodate the proposal, the applicant was requesting a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to re-guide the site from Low-Density Residential to Medium Density Residential, which would allow 5-12 units per acre, a rezoning from R-1; Single-Dwelling Unit District to PUD-20, Planned Unit Development, to be part of the adjacent Grandview Townhome PUD with flexibility through the PUD for structure setback, building coverage and lot area per dwelling, to match the existing PUD to the south; and Subdivision/Preliminary Plat. He said Planning Commission recommended the City Council approve the requests on a vote of 6-3. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Member Risser introduced and moved adoption of Resolution 2024-33 Denying A Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Re-Guide 5120 and 5124 Hankerson Avenue from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential. Seconded by Member Pierce. Rollcall: Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Risser, Pierce, Hovland Motion carried. Member Pierce introduced and moved adoption of Resolution 2024-30 Denying Preliminary Rezoning From R-1, Single Dwelling Unit District to PUD, Planned Residential District-20 to Become Part of the Adjacent Grandview Townhome PUD and Subdivision at 5120 & 5124 Hankerson Avenue. Seconded by Member Risser. Rollcall: Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Risser, Pierce, Hovland Motion carried. The First Reading of Ordinance No. 2024-03 Amending the Zoning Ordinance for the PUD- 20, Planned Unit Development-20 Zoning District was not granted. IX.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-31 SITE PLAN WITH VARIANCES AND SUBDIVISION FOR EDINA ENDODONTICS, 7300 METRO BOULEVARD – ADOPTED Mr. Teague said Hempel Real Estate, on behalf of Edina Endodontics, was proposing to build a new 6,000 square foot dental office in the parking lot of 7300 Metro Boulevard. The existing site contained a 110,790 square foot office building that was served by a surface parking lot. The lot was 5.47 acres in size. The property was zoned Planned Office District, in which dental offices are a permitted use. The request required site plan review, variances of first-floor ceiling height from 20 to 10 feet and side yard setback from 20 to 10 feet, and subdivision. The applicant went through the sketch plan process and made revisions to the plans based on the feedback from the Planning Commission and Council. The most significant change included eliminating the parking lot in front of the building. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the requests. The Council asked questions and provided feedback. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2024-31, approval of a site plan, variances, and subdivision at 7300 Metro Boulevard for Edina Endodontics. Seconded by Member Risser. Rollcall: Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. X. COMMISSION CORRESPONDENCE (MINUTES AND ADVISORY COMMUNICATION) – Received Minutes/Edina City Council/May 21. 2024 X.A. MINUTES: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, APRIL 8, 2024 X.B. MINUTES: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION, APRIL I I, 2024 XI. MANAGER'S COMMENTS — Received XI.A. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT XI.B. UPDATE ON 2024 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION XI.C. UPDATE ON THE SOUTH METRO PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING FACILITY XI.D. UPDATE ON THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES XI.E. PREP MEMO MAY 21, 2024 XII. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS — Received XIII. ADJOURNMENT Jackson, Agnew adjourned the meeting at 9:37 p.m. Rollcall: Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. e Respectfully submitted, Minutes approved by Edina City Council, June 4, 2024. Video Copy of the May 2 I, 2024, meeting available. Sharo ty Clerk aures B. Hovland, Mayor Page 7