HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-15 City Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
OCTOBER 15, 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 Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, and Hovland.
3.0 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.0 MEETING AGENDA — APPROVED
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving the meeting agenda.
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
5.0 COMMUNITY COMMENT
Sandy Carlson, 4433 Ellsworth Drive, commented on the lack of public notice regarding removal of the 7200
France Avenue project from tonight's agenda.
Ralph Zickert, 43 I I Cornelia Circle, commented on the lack of transparency from the City's government
and gave a few examples.
Mark Mitchell, 7001 Heatherton Trail, commented on the 7200 France Avenue project and expressed
concern regarding the lack of compliance with the building height overlay districts.
John Crabtree, 5408 Oaklawn Avenue, commented on the Edina railroad analysis and expressed concerns
regarding trespassing, incomplete history, and breach over the Minnesota River, among other concerns.
Suzanne Lee, 6708 Pointe Drive, commented on the I I public hearings that were scheduled in a single
meeting and expressed concerns regarding lack of professionalism and disregard for the public.
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
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, approving the consent agenda
as follows:
6.1. Approve regular and work session meeting minutes of October I, 2024
6.2. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Pre-List Dated September 25, 2024,
totaling $6,004.68, Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated September 27, 2024, totaling
$2,077,213.22, and Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated October 4, 2024, totaling
$1,640,227.65
6.3. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-80: Providing for the Sale of up to $29,535,000 General
Obligation CIP & Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2024B
6.4. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-81: Providing for the Sale of up to $3,220,000 Taxable
General Obligation Housing Improvement Area Bonds, Series 2024C
6.5. Request for Purchase, Renew Facility Management Software for 2025, awarding the bid
to the recommended low bidder, VFA Inc. at $26,362.16
6.6. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-83: Cooperative Construction Agreement No. 1051546
between MnDOT, Hennepin County, Bloomington, Richfield and Edina
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6.7. Approve Public Utility Improvement Agreements
6.8. Request for Purchase, Roof Replacement at Well #15, awarding the bid to the
recommended low bidder, Berwald Roofing Inc. at $38,563.37
6.9. Request for Purchase, Equipment Decontamination Washer for new Fire Station #2,
awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Cole Papers at $34,060.00
6.10. Request for Purchase: 47th and France Sidewalk and Retaining Wall, awarding the bid
to the recommended low bidder, Blakeborough Hardscapes, at $26,000.00
6.11. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-79: Authorizing MPCA Local Climate Action Grant
Agreement
6.12. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-82: Temporary Construction License with 7235 France
Avenue for City Project
6.13. Joint Community Police Partnership Agreement Amendment
6.14. Approve Update to Bias Response Plan
6.15. Request for Purchase, Equity Strategic Action Plan Services Agreement with
CultureBrokers, LLC, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder,
CultureBrokers, LLC, at $50,000.
6.16. Out-of-State Travel for Council Member Risser
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
7.0 SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
7.1. ALTERNATIVE RESPONSE TEAM UPDATE — RECEIVED
Lieutenant Ryan Schultz presented information regarding the Edina Police Mental Health Team, including
their embedded social worker, alternative response team, pilot program, mental health detective, and future
changes.
The Council expressed their support and asked questions regarding documentation of success and hours of
social workers.
7.2. EXTRA MILE DAY 2024 — PROCLAIMED
Mayor Hovland read in full a proclamation declaring November I, 2024 Extra Mile Day in Edina, representing
residents going the extra mile in their lives.
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, adopting the proclamation
declaring November I, 2024, Extra Mile Day in the City of Edina.
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
8.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD — Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file.
8.1. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-86: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH VARIANCES FOR A NEW
HOME AT 4208 PHILBROOK LANE — ADOPTED
Assistant City Planner Aaker presented information regarding the site location, existing home, existing
survey condition, new/existing home comparison, concept with new flood boundary, lower-level plan, main
floor plan, second-floor plan, elevations, and perspective view. Assistant City Planner Aaker stated that staff
recommends the variance with a 4.09 ft setback variance and 22.7% variance from the 50% maximum for
exterior basement walls.
Michael Bush, 7112 Heatherton Trail, gave information regarding the personal history of the property and
home.
The Council asked questions regarding the plans for the pool and pond and deviations from the City Code.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:04 p.m.
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No one appeared to comment.
Member Pierce made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, to close the in-person
public hearing, keep public comment open until Sunday, November 2 at noon, and continue
action to consider approval of a CUP with Variances for a new home at 4208 Philbrook Lane,
to the November 6 2024, City Council meeting.
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
9.0 REPORTS / RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-85: ACCEPTING DONATIONS — ADOPTED
Mayor Hovland explained that in order to comply with State Statutes; all donations to the City must be
adopted by Resolution and approved by four favorable votes of the Council accepting the donations.
Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2024-85 accepting various
grants and donations. Member Pierce seconded the motion.
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
9.2. CONCORD AVENUE, FROM VALLEY ROAD TO 64TH STREET, SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE
PLAN FROM WORK SESSION DISCUSSION — APPROVED
Director of Engineering Millner gave information regarding the sidewalk maintenance plan discussion from
the work session, and directed staff to maintain Concord Avenue from Valley View Road to 64th Street and
Woodale Avenue from Valley View Road to Nancy Lane.
Member Pierce made a motion, seconded by Member Risser, to approve maintenance of
Concord Avenue, from Valley View Road to 64th Street, and Woodale Avenue from Valley
View Road to 64th Street.
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
9.3. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-75: PRELIMINARY PLAT WITH VARIANCES FOR 5120 AND 5124
HANKERSON AVENUE — ADOPTED
Community Development Director Teague discussed the project proposal.
The Council asked questions regarding moving these homes to another location.
Steve Behnke, Donnay Homes, clarified which house would be moved to another location.
Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2024-75, approving a
subdivision, lot width, and lot area variances for 5120 and 5124 Hankerson Avenue. Member
Pierce seconded the motion.
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
9.4. RESOLUTION 2024-78: ESTABLISH 72ND & FRANCE #3 TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
DISTRICT — CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Economic Development Manager Neuendorf discussed the progress being made in the negotiations with the
developers and asked the Council to table this discussion to November 19, 2024, to ensure time to put
together concise and correct contracts.
The Council asked questions and raised concerns about the viability of the pedestrian crossing under France
Avenue, asked for staff to post information regarding the project for the public to see, and asked for the
developer to present their alternative plan before November 19, 2024.
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Respectfully submitted,
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, November 6, 2024.
Minutes/Edina City Council/October 15, 2024
Member Pierce made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, to continue action on
Resolution No. 2024-78 establishing 72nd & France #3 Tax Increment Financing District until
the November 19, 2024, City Council meeting.
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
9.5. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-87: LEVYING ASSESSMENT AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
AGREEMENT WITH EDINA MORNINGSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH — ADOPTED
Director of Engineering Millner gave information regarding the Church's unique parcel and the market benefit
test and stated that it would require a reduction of around $7,000, from $25,350.41 to $18,295.20. Director
of Engineering Millner also stated he found about 3-4 different grant options for the church to pursue.
The Council thanked staff for their work on this project.
Member Agnew introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2024-87, approving Levying
Assessment and Special Assessment Agreement with Edina Morningside Community Church.
Member Pierce seconded the motion.
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
10.0 COMMISSION CORRESPONDENCE (MINUTES AND ADVISORY COMMUNICATION) —
Received
10.1. MINUTES: HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION, JULY 23 and AUGUST 27,
2024
11.0 MANAGER'S COMMENTS — Received
12.0 MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS — Received
13.0 ADJOURNMENT
Member Pierce made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, to adjourn the meeting at 8:42
p.m.
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
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James B. Hovland, Mayor
Video Copy of the October 15, 2024, meeting available.
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