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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-01 City Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL OCTOBER I, 2024 7:00 P.M. 1.0 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. 2.0 ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Jackson, Pierce, Risser, and Hovland. Absent at rollcall was Member Agnew. 3.0 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4.0 MEETING AGENDA — APPROVED Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving the meeting agenda. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 5.0 COMMUNITY COMMENT Ralph Zicicert, 4311 Cornelia Circle, stated that City staff and Council owe the residents transparency and accountability. He commented on previous questions he had posed to the Council and the lack of straight answers he received. Sarah Radermacher, Concord Avenue, asked that the City revisit her neighborhood's maintenance petition to give pedestrians a safe path to walk on. She gave information on the price estimate for shoveling the City's sidewalk that she would have to pay personally. She asked the Council to act on the petition in the near future. Ryan Geffert, France Avenue, commented on bike safety in Edina and the need to increase bike safety and bike lanes on busier streets. The Council discussed ensuring that discussion regarding Ms. Radermacher's concerns occurs at the next work session meeting. 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 AS REVISED Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving the consent agenda as revised to remove Item 6.7, Traffic Safety Report of August 27, 2024, as follows: 6.1. Approve regular and work session meeting minutes of September I 7, 2024 6.2. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Pre-List Dated September 13, 2024, totaling $2,386,865.40, Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated September 20, 2024, totaling $3,848,485.55 6.3. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-64: Cooperative Construction Agreement No. 1055580 between MnDOT, Hennepin County and Edina 6.4. Request for Purchase, Centennial Lakes Park Promenade Stream Feature Improvements, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Pember Companies at $463,1 13.00 6.5. Request for Purchase, Breathing Apparatus Equipment for New Fire Station #2, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Alex Air Apparatus at $76,486.90 Page 1 Minutes/Edina City Council/October I, 2024 6.6. Request for Purchase, Design Services for Braemar Golf Course Restroom, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. at $37,550.00 6.7. • - I . 6.8. Request for Purchase, Braemar Golf Course Toro 5800 Sprayer, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, MTI at $81,276.71 6.9. Request for Purchase, Braemar Golf Dome Toptracer Range Technology Lease, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, TopGolf USA, Inc. at $43,430.64 6.10. Request for Purchase, 2024 Metal Pless Blade, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Lano Equipment at $43,245.35 6.11. Adopt Resolution 2024-76: Appointing Election Judges for the November 5, 2024 General Election Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA 6.7. TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT OF AUGUST 27, 2024 — ACCEPTED City Engineer Millner asked for Item A. I to be removed from the report, so concerns can be addressed. He stated it will be brought back to the Council. The Council asked for more information regarding Item B.2. and what the timeline would look like. City Engineer Millner gave information about policies that are in development. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, tabling Item A. I . of the Traffic Safety Report of August 27, 2024, to a future Council meeting. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Member Risser made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, accepting the Traffic Safety Report of August 27, 2024, as amended. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 7.0 SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 7.1. EDINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXPLORE EDINA ANNUAL REPORT — PRESENTED Edina Chamber of Commerce President Shelly Loberg presented the Explore Edina annual report. She gave information regarding their mission, operational expense breakdown, marketing programs and assets, social media channels, local event sponsorship support, marketing support, print advertising, digital marketing overview, media appearances, and Style Edina. The Council asked questions regarding strategic planning and partnerships, recruiting for Edina through the 2 regional parks, and determination on what is promoted on the website. Edina Chamber of Commerce President Loberg stated they stay active with community partners and social media to promote the City. 8.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD — Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file. 8.1. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-74, CERTIFICATION OF DELINQUENT UTILITIES, NO. DU-24 — ADOPTED Financial Director Pao Thao presented information regarding the utility certification process, history, and actions. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared to comment. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Page 2 Minutes/Edina City Council/October I, 2024 Motion carried. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2024-74, Certification of Delinquent Utilities, No. DU-24. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 8.2. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-67, WEED MOWING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, IMPROVEMENT NO. WD-24 — ADOPTED Parks & Natural Resources Assistant Director Tom Swenson presented information regarding the weed mowing assessment and addresses of 9 properties that were affected. He stated that staff recommends excluding the property at 6332 Ryan Avenue from the assessment due to health issues and other reasons that prohibited them from maintaining their lawn. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:5 I p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared to comment. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2024-67, Weed Mowing Special Assessment, Improvement No. WD-24, excluding the property at 6332 Ryan Avenue from the assessment roll. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 8.3. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-68, TREE REMOVAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, IMPROVEMENT NO. TR-24 — ADOPTED Parks & Natural Resources Assistant Director Tom Swenson stated that this assessment is related to controlling diseased trees, their spread, and trees that have public safety issues. He also gave information regarding the tree removal assessment. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:55 p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared to comment. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2024-68, Tree Removal Special Assessment Improvement No. TR-24. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 8.4. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-66, AQUATIC IMPROVEMENT NO. AQ-24 — ADOPTED Water Resources Manager Jessica Wilson presented management, Arrowhead Lake assessment, Mill Pond replacement. Page 3 VEGETATION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, information regarding the aquatic vegetation assessment, and the Browndale access ramp Minutes/Edina City Council/October I, 2024 Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared to comment. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2024-66, Aquatic Vegetation Special Assessment, Improvement No. AQ-24. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 8.5. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-69, 50TH & FRANCE BUSINESS DISTRICT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, IMPROVEMENT NO. M-24 — ADOPTED Facility Manager Derik Otten presented information regarding the 50th and France Business District Special Assessment, including the location map and assessment costs. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:12 p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared to comment. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2024-69, 50th & France Business District Special Assessment, Improvement No. M-24. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 8.6. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-70, GRANDVIEW BUSINESS DISTRICT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, IMPROVEMENT NO. G-24 — ADOPTED Facility Manager Derik Otten presented information regarding the Grandview Business District Special Assessment, including the location map and assessment costs. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:16 p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared to comment. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2024-70, Grandview Business District Special Assessment, Improvement No. G-24. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Page 4 Minutes/Edina City Council/October I, 2024 8.7. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-73, MORNINGSIDE D & E NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-46I — ADOPTED Director of Engineering Millner presented information regarding what the City does to lower amounts from preliminary to final assessments. He also presented information regarding the location map, assessment costs, and Better Together Edina comments. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:12 p.m. Public Testimony Sandy Dibble, 4201 Morningside Road, addressed the Council. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. The Council discussed options for nonprofit and religious institutions that are exempt from property taxes but not from special assessments. City Manager Neal stated that policies are applied equally, but the time frame could be flexible. City Attorney Kendall advised that there is an option to remove this parcel from the assessment, set it out for a future hearing, and an option to extend the period for repayment to 30 years based on State statute. The Council gave feedback expressing hesitancy in setting a precedent to allow for repayment extensions, desire for potentially applying reasonable standards to nonprofits, and desire to offer relief. City Manager Neal stated that when looking at assessment policy in the past, the Assessment Task Force took a deep look into the policy and its pros and cons. The Council expressed reluctance to reopen the policy. Member Pierce introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2024-73, Morningside D & E Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Special Assessment, Improvement No. BA-46 I . Member Risser seconded the motion. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 8.8. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-71, MORNINGSIDE C NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-462 — ADOPTED Director of Engineering Millner presented information regarding the assessment costs for the Morningside C Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction. The Council asked questions regarding the practical limits of the size for roadway reconstruction and policy regarding optimal sizes. Director of Engineering Millner stated that boundaries are based on what can get done within a single summer. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:55 p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared to comment. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Page 5 Minutes/Edina City Council/October I , 2024 Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2024-71, Morningside C Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Special Assessment, Improvement No. BA-462. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 8.9. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-72, BLAKE ROAD NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-463 — ADOPTED Director of Engineering Millner presented information regarding the Blake Road Roadway Improvement, including the location map, assessment costs, and Better Together Edina comments. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:59 p.m. Public Testimony Renee Mitchell, 5020 Blake Road South, addressed the Council. David Hamm, 6228 Interlachen Boulevard, addressed the Council. John Lorentz, 517 Blake Road. addressed the Council. Tim Grant, 521 Blake Road, addressed the Council. Ellen Ferraro, 645 Blake Road, addressed the Council. Bill Pierro, 6324 Waterman Avenue, addressed the Council. Hannah Mitchell, 5020 Blake Road, addressed the Council. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Director of Engineering Millner addressed issues raised during public testimony, indicating trees being replanted, a stormwater vault being added to help with erosion control, and a roundabout built to help move traffic and slow speeds. The Council asked questions regarding whether grant money could be used to cover sidewalks and retaining walls. Director of Engineering Millner clarified what is included in the assessments. The Council provided feedback on concerns for speeds and volume on the roundabout and the desire for data on traffic. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2024-72, Blake Road Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Special Assessment, Improvement No. BA-463. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 8.10. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-75, PRELIMINARY PLAT WITH VARIANCES FOR 5120 AND 5124 HANKERSON AVENUE — CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 15, 2024 Community Development Director Teague presented information regarding the project, including the zoning map, original platting, lot dimensions, request requirements, history of similar requests, building coverage and impervious surface, primary issue, considerations, and staff recommendations to approve the resolution. Page 6 Minutes/Edina City Council/October I. 2024 Steve Behnke, Donnay Homes, gave a virtual presentation to provide more information regarding requested variances. The Council asked questions regarding comparison to median pricing and affordability. Mr. Behnke responded with information regarding prices for homes built today and energy goals. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 9:55 p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared to comment. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Risser, to close the in-person public hearing, keep public comment open until Sunday, October 6, 2024, at noon, and continue action to consider approval of a preliminary plat with variances for 5120 and 5124 Hankerson Avenue, to the October 15, 2024, City Council meeting. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 8.11. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-78, ESTABLISHING 72ND & FRANCE #3 TAX INCREMENT FINANCE DISTRICT — CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 15, 2024 Economic Development Manager Neuendorf presented information regarding establishing 72nd and France #3 TIF District, including the purpose, project background, existing conditions, approved development plan, other TIF districts in Edina, how Tax Increment Financing (TIF) works, proposed TIF plan, potential tax base growth, impact to City, public benefits, potential pedestrian infrastructure, and overall findings of the proposed TIF district. The Council discussed how a lack of TIF would impact the project and the burden of providing service. The Council asked questions regarding choosing the 25-year TIF, negotiations with the developer, how the use of TIF has changed over the years, how public the public space would be, how the project could move forward without TIF, what data there is to support their findings, and what could naturally occur on this site. Jay Lindgren, Dorsey and Whitney, discussed the standards for using TIF and determining if the project is financeable. Nick Anhut, Ehler's Associates, discussed the scale of redevelopment, financial feasibility, and the gap between the financing of the project that would be filled by TIF. Economic Development Manager Neuendorf gave information regarding the Planning Commission's discussion on this item. He noted that one of the concerns discussed at their meeting was the potential underpass and how it may work. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at I I:I I p.m. Public Testimony Jim Grotz, 5513 Park Place, addressed the Council. Ron Anderson, 5730 Kemrich Drive, addressed the Council. Ralph Zickert, 4311 Cornelia Circle, addressed the Council. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to close the in-person public hearing, keep public comment open until Sunday, October 6, 2024, and continue action to consider approval of establishing 72nd & France #3 Tax Increment Finance District, to the October 15, 2024, City Council meeting. Page 7 Sharon Allison, City Clerk Minutes/Edina City Council/October I, 2024 Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 9.0 REPORTS I RECOMMENDATIONS 9.1. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-06, AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND EDINA HERITAGE LANDMARKS AND RESOLUTION NO. 2024-77, APPROVING AN UPDATE TO THE COUNTRY CLUB PLAN OF TREATMENT — ADOPTED Community Development Director Teague discussed the big contributors to this project, which was presented at the previous City Council meeting. He outlined the minor changes that have been made since the last meeting. The Council asked questions regarding the costs of the software. Chief Building Official Nick Borwege stated that they are still exploring software options available, so they do not yet have a ballpark estimate. Member Jackson made a motion to grant First and waive Second Reading adopting Ordinance No. 2024-06, Amendment Concerning the Heritage Preservation Commission and Edina Heritage Landmark and introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2024-77, approving an Update to the Country Club Plan of Treatment. Member Risser seconded the motion. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 9.2. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-07: ESTABLISHING PUD-25 AT FRANCE AVENUE — ADOPTED Community Development Director Teague stated there have been no changes since the First Reading of Ordinance No. 2024-07. Member Jackson made a motion to grant Second Reading adopting Ordinance No. 2024-07, Establishing PUD-25 at 7235 France Avenue. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 10.0 COMMISSION CORRESPONDENCE (MINUTES AND ADVISORY COMMUNICATION) — Received 10.1. MINUTES: TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, JULY 18, 2024 AND AUGUST 15, 2024 10.2. MINUTES: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION, AUGUST 8, 2024 10.3. MINUTES: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, AUGUST 12, 2024 11.0 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 I 1:38 p.m. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Minutes approved by Edina City Council, October 15, 2024. Page 8 Minutes/Edina C. uncil/October I. 2024 aures B. Hovland, ayor Video Copy of the October I, 2024, meeting available. Page 9