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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-12-09 City Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL DECEMBER 9, 2024 6:00 P.M. 1.0 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 6:01 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 Pierce made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, approving the meeting agenda. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 5.0 PUBLIC HEARING 5.1 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-115, PRESIDENTS A & B NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-466 — CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 17, 2024 City Engineer Millner discussed the 2025 Street Reconstruction Program and presented information regarding infrastructure spending, pavement condition index, utility infrastructure, and 2025 project area. Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni discussed the guiding objectives and proposed improvements to the project. Transportation Planner Scipioni also presented information regarding existing multi-modal facilities, Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, and proposed multi-modal facilities. Transportation Planner Scipioni also discussed the proposed changes to Monroe Avenue, Be!more Lane, and Washington Avenue. Assistant City Engineer Aaron Ditzler presented the project details for the Presidents A & B neighborhood, proposed watermain improvements, proposed sanitary sewer improvements, proposed storm sewer improvements, existing roadway conditions, existing alley conditions, proposed alley improvements, right- of-way impacts, non-standard driveways, proposed roadway improvements, and local street standards. The Council asked questions regarding the benefits of reducing the street widths from 30 feet to 27 feet, reasons for removing the parking lane from the North side of the street, traffic calming, pavement condition index in the Presidents neighborhood, why Maloney Avenue is not included, and existing sidewalks. The Council expressed concerns regarding sod being the standard method. Transportation Commissioner Andy Lewis stated that this is the chance to redevelop this road and to do what is in the City's Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. Transportation Commissioner Lewis discussed their desire to get input and perspective from the Council and residents. The Council asked questions regarding the minimum width of a shared-use path, safety of on-street bicycle riding, safety for e-bike riders, and speed and volume data from Washington Avenue. Transportation Commissioner Lewis stated that on-street bicycle lanes edge towards more safety for the bike riders and pedestrians compared to shared-use paths. City Engineer Millner stated that the average daily traffic (ADT) on Washington Avenue is 3000 cars and speeds of 39 miles per hour. Page 1 Minutes/Edina City Council/December 9, 2024 Assistant City Engineer Ditzler presented more information regarding estimated project costs, special assessments, residential equivalent units, estimated roadway assessments, estimated gravel alley assessments, market benefit estimate, assessment payment options, and project schedule. The Council asked questions regarding why everything related to the watermain is being replaced, alleys are not being impacted, and how water is supplied to homes during the replacement of watermains. Assistant City Engineer Ditzler stated that based on the acoustical testing of the watermain and the history of watermain breaks over the years, they have seen enough deterioration to have a need to replace the entire watermain. Assistant City Engineer Ditzler stated they will be laying a temporary above-ground watermain and a water service connection that will tie into the spigot of the home to provide temporary water. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. Public Testimony Aaron Hill, 323 Monroe Avenue S, addressed the Council. Nancy Hart, 323 Madison Avenue S, addressed the Council. Marissa Esterley, 32I Washington Avenue, addressed the Council. Rhonda Krolak, 404 Adams Avenue S, addressed the Council. Joe Esterley, 323 Adams Avenue, addressed the Council. John Nightingale, 306 Monroe Avenue, addressed the Council. Thomas Wendel, 302 Monroe Avenue, addressed the Council. Nick Wimmer, 415 Van Buren Avenue S, addressed the Council. The Council wondered if the online public comment could remain open past December I I, 2024, to give residents more time to respond. City Engineer Millner updated that all online comments made from now until Thursday, December 12, 2024, at noon, will be included in the December 17, 2024, City Council packet, and all comments made after that will be included in the link shared with the City Council. Member Agnew made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, to close the in-person public hearing, keep online public comment open until the December 17, 2024, City Council meeting, and continue action to consider approval of Presidents A & B Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction, Improvement No. BA-466, to the December 17, 2024, City Council meeting. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. The Council asked questions regarding parking on Belmore Avenue, the order of streets for the project, and safety data on semi-trucks and on-street bike lanes. City Engineer• Millner updated that there will be a reduction in parking on Belmore Avenue, but they would now have sidewalks and a shared-use path to use to get to the park. The Council asked questions regarding clay vs. gravel alleys, clarification on Municipal State Aid (MSA) roads, and what the City will be maintaining. Assistant City Engineer Ditzler added that gravel alleys are considered an impervious surface, the same as asphalt. Page 2 8.0 ADJOURNMENT Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 p.m. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. • OSP k ALIA*. Sharon Al *Y "Flerk Respectfully submitted, Minutes/Edina City Council/December 9, 2024 City Engineer Millner stated that residents would only be responsible for maintaining 5 feet of the sidewalk, not the whole 8 feet. City Engineer Millner stated that the City would be responsible for maintaining Maloney Avenue, the sidewalk through the Park, and Blake Road. Transportation Planner Scipioni clarified that the costs of the sidewalks and shared-use paths are not in the assessment and are paid by the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund. The Council discussed peak parking at Alden Park and overflow into the neighborhood, week-by-week expectations for the duration of the project, and the reasoning behind the sidewalk system in the City. Assistant City Engineer Ditzler stated that the reasoning behind the proposed sidewalk on Monroe Avenue is that it extends all the way to Excelsior Boulevard, is adjacent to Alden Park and Harley Hopkins Park, and it provides a connection to a metro transit stop. Transportation Planner Scipioni stated that the City is trying to encourage people to use other modes of transportation rather than just single occupancy vehicles and to do this they are trying to provide the infrastructure for people to walk, bike, etc., safely. 6.0 MANAGER'S COMMENTS — None 7.0 MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS — Received Minutes approved by Edina City Council, January 7, 2025. 14111A_raj!— lames ovlan , Mayor Video Copy of the December 9, 2024, meeting available. Page 3