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Home My WebLink About2025-01-07 City Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL JANUARY 7, 2025 7:00 P.M. 1.0 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:0I p.m. 2.0 ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, and Hovland. 2.1 ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE City Clerk Allison administered the Oath of Office for City Council to re-elected Mayor James Hovland, Council Members Carolyn Jackson and James Pierce. The Oath of Office for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority was also administered to Mayor Hovland and Commissioners Jackson and Pierce. 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 Ralph Zickert, 4311 Cornelia Circle, stated his opinion regarding the comments that were made at the December 17, 2024, City Council meeting regarding community comments and them not being broadcast. 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 Pierce, approving the consent agenda as revised to remove Item 6.12, Redevelopment Agreement for 7200 France Avenue Apartments and First Amendment to the 7200-7250 Redevelopment Agreement, as follows: 6.1. Approve regular and work session meeting minutes of December 9, 16, and 17, 2024 6.2. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Pre-List Dated December 13, 2024, totaling $3,015,274.37, Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated December 20, 2024, totaling $2,130,068.29, and Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated December 26, 2024, totaling $414,202.55 6.3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-01, Designating Official Newspaper for 2025 6.4. Adopt Resolution No, 2025-02, Signatory Resolution 6.5. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-03, Designating Official Depositories 6.6. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-04, Designation of Director and Alternate Director of LOGIS 6.7. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-05, Designating Director and Alternate Director of Suburban Rate Authority 6.8. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-06, Authorizing Facsimile Signatures by Public Officials 6.9. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-08, Approving Mayor's Appointment of the Commissioners of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority for the City of Edina 6.10. Annual Appointment of Assistant Weed Inspector 6.11. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-07, Accepting Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation Grant Page 1 Minutes/Edina City Council/January 7, 2025 6.13. Request for Purchase, Professional Services for Storm Water and Sanitary Sewer Modeling, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Barr Engineering at $340,000 6.14. Request for Purchase, Professional Services for Final Design & Bidding Documents for Wooddale Avenue Bridge, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, SEH at $278,574 6.15. Request for Purchase, Change Order #1 for Professional Services for Sustainability Policy, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, LHB at $14,786 6.16. Approve 2025-2026 Union Contract for LELS Local 529 Dispatchers 6.17. Request for Purchase, Change Order for Rehabilitation of Well 15, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, E.H. Renner & Sons at $91,874.00 6.18. Approve Out-of-State Travel for Mayor Hovland 6.19. Approve Summary Publications for Ordinance Nos. 2024-12 and 2024-13 6.20. Approve Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for the Church of St. Patrick 6.21. Adopt 2025 Legislative Platforms Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA 6.12. REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR 7200 FRANCE AVENUE APARTMENTS AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE 7200-7250 REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT — APPROVED Council Member Risser raised concerns regarding SPARC money that is said to be used for building affordable housing, but the commitment was made in the PUD and TIF agreement. Risser also expressed concerns about the $4.8 million dollars of SPARC (Special Projects and Redevelopment Capital Fund) funds being added on top of that and changes made to the agreement that has been released to the public. Jay Lindgren, Dorsey , and Whitney, explained that the error in the paragraph above the chart does not change the substance of what is required of the document. He stated that it is a properly prepared document that has a non-substantial error. Risser discussed concerns about dedicating SPARC funds to a project that has already seen so much public benefit. Affordable Housing Development Manager Hawkinson stated that SPARC funds are used because the TIF notes that were pledged were for the development of 7250 France Avenue, not 7200 France Avenue. She explained that there was a $4.8 million development gap when the 7200 France Avenue proposed apartments with affordable housing came forward and discussed the three proposed hypotheticals for the redevelopments of 7200 & 7250 France Avenue and the public benefits of the redevelopments. Member Agnew made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving the Redevelopment Agreement for 7200 France Avenue Apartments and First Amendment to the 7200-7250 Redevelopment Agreement. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Hovland Nay: Risser Motion carried. 7.0 SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 7.1. HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONER HEATHER EDELSON UPDATE—PRESENTED Hennepin County Commissioner Heather Edelson presented an update on Hennepin County District 6, including information regarding the budget, 2025 adopted expenditures, human services, public safety, Sheriffs Department, County Attorney, housing, housing challenges, health highlights, education, resident services highlights, public works and transportation, and Southdale Library building project. Page 2 o Sharon Allis y Clerk ames B. Hovland, Mayor Minutes/Edina City Council/January 7, 2025 Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Minutes approved by Edina City Council, January 21, 2025. Video Copy of the January 7, 2025, meeting available. Page 4 Minutes/Edina City Council/January 7, 2025 The Council expressed their thanks and appreciation for the Hennepin County services and all the work County Commissioner Edelson has been doing. 7.2. RECOGNIZE THE MOUNTAIN BIKING/CYCLING CLUB AT EDINA HIGH SCHOOL — RECOGNIZED Mayor Hovland introduced and recognized the Edina High School State Championship Mountain Biking/Cycling Club. Michael Hartmann, Head Coach, highlighted the team and thanked the students for their hard work. Bob Vose, Coach, thanked the Council for the Braemar Trail System and stated that it has been a game-changer for the team. 8.0 REPORTS RECOMMENDATIONS 8.1. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-09, 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. 2025-09 accepting various grants and donations. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 8.2. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-120, VARIANCE APPEAL FOR 5605 MCGUIRE ROAD — ADOPTED Community Development Director Teague discussed the background information and unique circumstances of this project. The Council discussed their support for the approval of this variance appeal. The Council also acknowledged the work being done by the Planning Commission. Member Agnew introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2024-120, approving Impervious Surface Variance for 5606 McGuire Road. Member Risser seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 8.3. APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYOR — APPROVED Member Agnew made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, to approve the appointment of Council Member Pierce as Acting Mayor for 2025. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 9.0 COMMISSION CORRESPONDENCE (MINUTES AND ADVISORY COMMUNICATION) — Received 9.1. MINUTES: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION, NOVEMBER 14, 2024 9.2. MINUTES: HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION, NOVEMBER 20, 2024 9.3. MINUTES: TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, OCTOBER 24 AND NOVEMBER 21, 2024 10.0 MANAGER'S COMMENTS — Received 10.1 CITY MANAGER GOALS FOR 2025 11.0 MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS — Received 1 1. I COUNCIL MEMBER GOALS FOR 2025 12.0 ADJOURNMENT Member Agnew made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, to adjourn the meeting at 9:03 p.m. Page 3