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Home My WebLink About2025-04-01 City Council Meeting MinutesPage 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL APRIL 1, 2025 7:00 P.M. I.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 Agnew, approving the meeting agenda. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 5.0 COMMUNITY COMMENT Ralph Zickert, 4311 Cornelia Circle, applauded the Council for its early discussion of the 2026 Budget. Mr. Zickert stated that City Manager Neal deserves a failing mark for not believing the tax burden on residents is too high. Jermel Perry, Cisley McMillan, David Islam, and others from Coalition to End Slavery, a prison coalition, stated that slavery is still legal in Minnesota and that they desire Minnesota to be the first State to reclassify prisoners as workers through legislative means. They stated that the enforced poverty in prisons prevents victims from receiving restitution and discussed the need for real wages, not slave wages. Perry stated that they are working to pass a bill that raises prison wages to $15/hour, which is minimum wage. McMillan discussed the bill sponsors and the process they are hoping to follow to get the bill passed in 2026. She asked for the Council’s endorsement. 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 6.1, Regular and work session meeting minutes of March 18, 2025, as follows: 6.1. Regular and work session meeting minutes of March 18, 2025 6.2. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Pre-List Dated March 14, 2025, totaling $1,298,145.27, and Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated March 21, 2025, totaling $2,792,159.20. 6.3. Request for Purchase, Generator and Transfer Switch for Dublin Reservoir, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Ziegler Cat at $111,601 6.4. Request for Purchase, Installation of Generator and Transfer Switch at Dublin Reservoir, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Aid Electric at $73, 013.00 6.5. Request for Purchase, 2025 SnoQuip 51” Snow Blower for Trackless Unit, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, MaQueen Equipment at $32,716.95 6.6. Request for Purchase, Change Order for Consulting Services for Phase II SCADA Improvement Project, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, AE2S at $44,300.00 6.7. Request for Purchase, 2025 Volvo L90 Loader, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Nuss Equipment at $221,451.57 Minutes/Edina City Council/April 1, 2025 Page 2 6.8. First Amendment to Organics Recycling Contract 6.9. Encroachment Agreement for 4914 Bruce Avenue 6.10. Request for Purchase, France Avenue Sidewalk Phase 3, 60th to 62nd Street, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Thomas & Sons at $611,406.50 6.11. Request for Purchase, Construction Services for France Avenue Sidewalk Phase 3, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Bolton Menk at $65,000 6.12. Request for Purchase, ENG 25-1 Presidents A & B Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Valley Paving Inc. at $10,070,059.01 6.13. Request for Purchase, ENG 25-1 Presidents A & B Roadway Reconstruction Materials Testing, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Braun Intertec at $51,375.00 6.14. Request for Purchase, L24-02 Grandview Square Streetlight Replacement, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Neo Electrical Solutions at $300,874.75 6.15. Request for Purchase, Clean Water Strategy Implementation, Lakes Water Quality Monitoring 2025-2026, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Barr Engineering Company at $65,600 6.16. Request for Purchase, Cleaning Services for Edina Aquatic Center, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Wendy Del Carmen Maciel Gutievrez, DBA Covas Cleaning Services, LLC at $32,749.08 6.17. Request for Purchase, Construction Manager At Risk for Fred Richards Park and Facility, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, H + U Construction at $28,150 6.18. Request for Purchase, Fred Richards Wetland Impact Escrow Agreement and Funds, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Nine Mile Creek Watershed District at $30,437.00 6.19. Request for Purchase, Change Order for Braemar Park Courtney Fields Netting Installation, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Upper Midwest Athletic Construction at $83,242 6.20. Request for Purchase, Ash Tree Removals and Replacements, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Hoffman & McNamara Co. at $281,960 6.21. Request for Purchase, 2025 Bobcat UW56 Tool Cat, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Lano Equipment at $77,793.43 6.22. Request for Purchase, 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Hopkins Honda at $34,855.70 6.23. Request for Purchase, 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Tenevoorde Ford at $35,629 6.24. Request for Purchase, 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, US Fleet Source at $37,467 Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA 6.1. REGULAR AND WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 18, 2025 – APPROVED The Council discussed the comments made by Nora Davis at the March 18, 2025, City Council meeting and the amended comments written by City Clerk Allison. The Council also discussed whether the building was being built the way it was supposed to be. Member Risser made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving the amended meeting minutes of the regular meeting of March 18, 2025. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 7.0 SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 7.1. NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR WEEK – PROCLAIMED Minutes/Edina City Council/April 1, 2025 Page 3 Mayor Hovland read in full a proclamation recognizing the week of April 13-19, 2025, as National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week. Dispatch Supervisor Harris thanked the Council for recognizing the telecommunicators and discussed the important work of the telecommunicators. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, approving proclamation declaring the week of April 13-19, 2025, National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week in the City of Edina. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 7.2. EARTH DAY, APRIL 22, 2025 – PROCLAIMED Mayor Hovland read in full a proclamation recognizing April 22, 2025, as Earth Day. City Forester Overholt stated that the clothing swap at Braemar Arena will be taking place on April 24, 2025, at 4 p.m. to try to reduce carbon footprint. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, approving proclamation declaring April 22, 2025, as Earth Day in the City of Edina. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 7.3. ARBOR DAY, APRIL 25, 2025 – PROCLAIMED Mayor Hovland read in full a proclamation recognizing April 25, 2025, as Arbor Day. City Forester Overholt thanked the Council and described all the trees that have been planted. City Forester Overholt stated there will be an Arbor Day celebration on April 25, 2025, at Braemar Golf Course from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to plant 300 new trees. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, approving proclamation declaring April 25, 2025, as Arbor Day in the City of Edina. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 7.4. BUILDING SAFETY MONTH, MAY 2025 – PROCLAIMED Mayor Hovland read in full a proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Building Safety Month. Chief Building Official Borwege discussed the work done by the Building Department and thanked the Council for this support and recognition. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, approving proclamation May 2025 as Building Safety Month 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. NEW ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY SALE LIQUOR LICENSES FOR D’AMICO & SONS – APPROVED City Clerk Allison stated that this public hearing is regarding approving a new On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Sale liquor licenses for D'Amico & Sons. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. Public Testimony Minutes/Edina City Council/April 1, 2025 Page 4 No one appeared to comment. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Member Pierce made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, to approve New On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Sale Liquor Licenses for D’Amico & Sons dba D’Amico & Sons. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 8.2. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-27, FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, SITE PLAN, AND BUILDING HEIGHT VARIANCE FOR 7001 YORK AVENUE SOUTH, SOUTHDALE LIBRARY AND ART CENTER – CONTINUED TO APRIL 16, 2025 Assistant City Planner Dalrymple presented information regarding the background information on the site, existing library, conditional use permit needed, site plan, tree plan, proposed building materials, building height, and the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve the requests. Liz Veaderko, Project Manager for Hennepin County, discussed the library’s mission, project timeline, feedback received, improvements being made, and landscape context. Ms. Veaderko stated that they used data and history to forecast the need for parking. Matthew Kruntorad, MSR Design, presented information regarding connectivity and access, performance- driven design, biome restoration, planting, stormwater management, elements of the site plan, multimodal access, vehicular access, level 1, north entry, early literacy, Edina Art Center and community room, reading balcony, planted terrace, entry plaza, children’s plaza, southeast corner, proposed building height, and façade material. Britta Hansen, Landscape Architect, discussed establishing and restoring a landscape based on pre-settlement biomes in Edina. Ms. Hansen stated that there will be gravel trails around the wetlands to allow for trash collection and other maintenance. The Council gave feedback regarding the purposeful design of the project, what an extraordinary investment this project is, and maintaining shade from trees rather than more open space. The Council asked questions regarding tree planting requirements, accessibility for maintenance, parking, and adding a panel for solar energy generation capabilities. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:57 p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared to comment. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, to close the in-person public hearing, keep public comment open until Sunday, April 6, 2025, and continue action to consider Resolution No. 2025-27, approval of a conditional use permit, site plan, and building variances for 7001 York Avenue South, Southdale Library and Art Center, to the April 16, 2025, City Council meeting. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 9.0 REPORTS / RECOMMENDATIONS 9.1. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-29 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. Minutes/Edina City Council/April 1, 2025 Page 5 Member Pierce introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2025-29 accepting various grants and donations. Member Jackson seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 9.2. ORDINANCE. 2025-04, AMENDING CHAPTER 24 & 26 CONCERNING ELECTRIC- ASSISTED BICYCLES – TABLED TO APRIL 16, 2025 Engineering Director Millner stated that the staff supports the change in the definition of sidewalk, as discussed at the previous meeting, and supports the remainder of the Ordinance as proposed. The Council asked questions regarding bicycle vs. electric-assisted bicycles, creating a definition for bicycles that excludes electric-assisted bicycles, and the timeline for the public process of the bike plan. The Council expressed concern about the risk to pedestrians with electric-assisted bicycles allowed on sidewalks. Engineering Director Millner discussed the importance of education outreach for the parents and kids to promote safety. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, tabling consideration of Ordinance 2025-04, Amending Chapter 24 & 26 Concerning Electric-Assisted Bicycles, to the April 16, 2025, City Council Meeting. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 10.0 COMMISSION CORRESPONDENCE (MINUTES AND ADVISORY COMMUNICATION) – Received 10.1. MINUTES: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION, JANUARY 9, 2025 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2025 10.2. MINUTES: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, FEBRUARY 11, 2025 11.0 MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Received 12.0 MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS – Received 13.0 ADJOURNMENT Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, to adjourn the meeting at 9:33 p.m. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Allison, City Clerk Minutes approved by Edina City Council, April 16, 2025. James B. Hovland, Mayor Video Copy of the April 1, 2025, meeting available. Sharon Allison (Apr 17, 2025 10:24 CDT)