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Home My WebLink About2024-09-17 City Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 7:00 P.M. 1.0 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:04 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 Agnew made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, approving the meeting agenda. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. S.0 COMMUNITY COMMENT No one appeared to comment. 5.1. CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS City Manager Neal responded to Community Comments from past meetings. 6.0 CONSENT AGENDA — ADOPTED Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving the consent agenda: 6.1. Approve regular and work session meeting minutes of September 3, 2024 6.2. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Pre-List Dated August 30, 2024, totaling $2,882,728.22, Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated September 4, 2024, totaling $5,892.59, and Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated September 6, 2024, totaling $1,039,954.63 6.3. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-62: Amending 2024 General Fund Budget 6.4. Request to Opt into the Consolidated Pool for Community Development Block Grant Program 6.5. Request for Purchase, Braemar Park Implementation Courtney Fields Sitework Improvements, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Goodmanson Construction Inc. at $424,674 6.6. Request for Purchase, Edinborough Park Adventure Peak Playground Amenities, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, On Call Services at $23,098.90 6.7. Request for Purchase, Architectural Services for Braemar Arena Improvement and Expansion Project, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, JLG Architects at $2,620,000 6.8. Request for Purchase, Change Order for the Purchase of 2024 Bobcat T70 Skid Steer and Asset Transfer to Braemar Ice Arena, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Tri-State Bobcat at $30,000 6.9. Adopt Resolution 2024-63: Supporting the City of Richfield's Reconnecting Communities Pilot Grant Application 6.10. Approve Miscellaneous Lease with DNR for Brook Drive Culvert Replacement 6.11. Request for Purchase, 2024 Elgin ReginX- I Sweeper, awarding the bid to the recommended lowest bidder, Maqueen Equipment at $319,978.00 6.12. Adopt Amended Resolution 2024-55: Setting Public Hearing Date for Special Assessment and Delinquent Utilities Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Page 1 Minutes/Edina City Council/September 17, 2024 Motion carried. 7.0 SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 7.1. SEPTEMBER 17-23 CONSTITUTION WEEK — PROCLAIMED Mayor Hovland read in full a proclamation designating September 17-23 as Constitution Week in the City of Edina. Diana Lynch, Monument Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, accepted the proclamation. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving proclamation declaring September 17-23 Constitution Week in the City of Edina. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 7.2. FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS REPORT — INTRODUCED City Manager Neal congratulated the Edina Fire Department on their #1 ranking for the nationwide Quality of Life Survey and introduced representatives of Local 12751AFF Union. Representatives presented Fire Ops 101 training participants with a firefighter's helmet as a memento for their participations. The participants were Council Members Agnew, Jackson and Risser, Assistant City Manager Lenz and Finance Director Thao. 8.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD — Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file. 8.1. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-06: AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND EDINA HERITAGE LANDMARKS AND UPDATE TO THE COUNTRY CLUB PLAN OF TREATMENT — CONTINUED TO OCTOBER I, 2024 Assistant City Planner Dalrymple gave background information on the proposed changes to the Country Club Plan of Treatment including Edina Landmarks and Districts that will be affected, updates amending Chapters 2, 10, and 36 of Edina City Code, Edina Landmark Property and District Escrow Fee Policy, and architectural styles in the Country Club District. Heritage Preservation Commission Chair Lonnquist presented the proposed guidance, new tools for staff, and new tools for the community. The Council thanked everyone who worked on this project and asked questions regarding the intersection with the new ADU Ordinance, escrow fees, enforcement of the new demolition by neglect definition, and next steps regarding the Planning Commission's suggestions. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. Public Testimony Benjamin Borden, 4508 Arden Ave., addressed the Council. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, to close the in-person public hearing, keep public comment open until Sunday, September 22, and continue action on Ordinance No. 2024-06 Amendment Concerning the Heritage Preservation Commission and Edina Heritage Landmarks and Updates to the Country Club Plan of Treatment, to the October I, 2024, City Council meeting. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 9.0 REPORTS / RECOMMENDATIONS 9.1. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-60, ORDINANCE NO. 2024-07: FINAL REZONING, OVERALL DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT, ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT, FINAL PLAT AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, 7235 FRANCE AVENUE — RESOLUTION ADOPTED AND ORDINANCE FIRST READING GRANTED Page 2 Minutes/Edina City Council/September 17, 2024 Community Development Director Teague discussed the updates done on this project and introduced the developers. Patrick Brama, Enclave Development, presented information regarding the updates that have been made since the last time the Council saw this project, including surface parking and loading, East-West Center Plaza, fire access adjustments, accessible route on France Avenue, building exteriors of the southeast side of the southeast building, dog run, and promenade sidewalk/landscaping. Mr. Brama clarified that they will be saving as many trees on the property as they can and discussed greenspace and water quality and conservation. The Council asked questions regarding the function and regulation of the dog run, setback changes for the promenade, changes in color, garbage pickups and dumpster locations, and moving trucks. The Council expressed frustration regarding a lack of data. Mr. Teague gave information regarding findings from the wind study. The Council asked about building heights and wind speeds. Kevin Bauman, CPP Wind, clarified what impacts wind speeds. The Council asked questions regarding the potential underpass, progress on the community space, and how a decrease or removal of TIF would impact the site plan. Member Pierce introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2024-60, Approval of a Final Rezoning, Overall Development Plan, Final Site Plan, Development Contract, Assessment Agreement, and Final Plat for 7235 France Avenue, and to grant First Reading of Ordinance No. 2024-07, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Add PUD-25, Planned Unit Develoment-25, at 7235 France Avenue. Member Agnew seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Hovland Nays: Risser Motion carried. 9.2. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-61, ADOPTING THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING THE PROPOSED TAX LEVY PAYABLE IN 2025 — ADOPTED Finance Director Thao presented information regarding the timeline, background, biennial budget process, priorities, criteria review, CIP story map, 2025 tax levy, and operating budget services. Ms. Thao presented on the 2025-2030 CIP, including the projection of CIP levy, bonding, debt service discussion, and financial management plan projections. Ms. Thao presented on the 2025 preliminary budget and levies, regarding estimated market value, historical tax capacity, breakdown of levy increase, and the 2025 estimated levy impacts. Mr. Neal discussed the public safety expansion and base increases. The Council discussed the breakdown of the levy increase in different sectors, things done to keep property taxes low, the need for additional firefighters and paramedics, and the increase in calls for service. The Council asked if there are legal limits or barriers for refinancing bonds. Ms. Thao stated that there is a debt legal limit. Mr. Neal stated it depends on how the debt is structured to determine how it is refinanced. The Council gave feedback regarding the conversation they had at the work session, including capital projects, and demonstrating to the community the intentionality of ensuring and managing expenses. The Council expressed the value and need for additional police and fire staffing. The Council also discussed remaining mindful of increases from year to year. Member Agnew introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2024-61, adopting the Proposed Budget and establishing the Proposed Tax Levy Payable in 2025. Member Risser seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Page 3 Minutes/Edina City Council/September 17, 2024 9.3. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-65, GRANTING CITY COUNCIL CONSENT FOR THE 2025 HRA LEVY — ADOPTED Member Pierce introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2024-65, granting City Council Consent for the 2025 HRA Levy. Member Jackson seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 10.0 COMMISSION CORRESPONDENCE (MINUTES AND ADVISORY COMMUNICATION) — Received 10.1. MINUTES: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION, JUNE 13, 2024 I 1.0 MANAGER'S COMMENTS — Received 12.0 MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS — Received 13.0 ADJOURNMENT Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to adjourn the meeting at 9:34 p.m. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, MI4 tittplA,101 Sharon Allis G ity Clerk James . Hovland, Mayor Minutes approved by Edina City Council, October I, 2024. Video Copy of the September 17, 2024, meeting available. Page 4