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Home My WebLink About2025-04-16 City Council Meeting MinutesPage 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL APRIL 16, 2025 7:00 P.M. I.0 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2.0 ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Agnew, Risser, and Hovland. Absent at rollcall were Members Jackson and Pierce. 3.0 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4.0 MEETING AGENDA – APPROVED Member Agnew made a motion, seconded by Member Risser, approving the meeting agenda. Ayes: Agnew, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 5.0 COMMUNITY COMMENT Ryan Daye, 6808 Chapel Lane, asked questions regarding utility franchise fees, whether they want to do a flat fee or a percentage fee, who identified the dollar amount and funding gap, cap on increased fees, and what the funds can and cannot be used for. 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 Agnew made a motion, seconded by Member Risser, approving the consent agenda as follows: 6.1. Approve regular and work session meeting minutes of April 1, 2025, and City Council Retreat of March 15, 2025 6.2. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Pre-List Dated March 28, 2025, totaling $1,016,171.38, Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated April 4, 2025, totaling $2,579,516.24 6.3. Request for Purchase, ENG 25-7NB Nine Mile Creek Vegetation Management 2025-27, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, MNL Corp at $174,990 6.4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-31, approving Cooperative Agreement No. 1051546 between MnDOT, Hennepin County, Bloomington, Richfield, and Edina 6.5. Request for Purchase, ENG 25-9 York Avenue Sanitary Sewer Extension, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Eureka Construction at $2,499,063.63 6.6. Request for Purchase, Change Order #1 for Professional Services for York Avenue Sanitary Sewer Extension, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, SEH at $298,899.00 6.7. Request for Purchase, Change Order #1 for Professional Services for ENG 25-5 Vernon Avenue and Highway 100 Interchange Project, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, TDKA at $539,400 6.8. Waive Second Reading Adopting Ordinance No. 2025-04, Amending Chapters 24 & 26 Concerning Electric-Assisted Bicycles 6.9. Accept Traffic Safety Report of February 25, 2025 6.10. Request for Purchase, Project DOX Software Annual Subscription Renewal, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Avolve Software at $35,352 Minutes/Edina City Council/April 16, 2025 Page 2 6.11. Request for Purchase, Annual SeeClickFix Software Renewal, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, CivicPlus LLC at $26,604.70 6.12. Request for Purchase, Parks & Recreation Annual Software Renewal, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, CivicPlus LLC at $44,328.22 6.13. Request for Purchase, Water Meter Equipment, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Ferguson at $20,230 6.14. Request for Purchase, Sanitary and Storm Sewer Manhole Lining, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Underground Utility Specialties at $70,000 6.15. Request for Purchase, 2025 Commodity Quotes, awarding the bid to the various recommended low bidders at variable as needed cost 6.16. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-30, approving Cannabis and Substance Use Prevention Services Agreement with Bloomington Public Health Ayes: Agnew, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 7.0 SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 7.1. EDINA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SWIMMING & DIVING TEAM – RECOGNIZED Mayor Hovland recognized the Edina High School Boys Swimming and Diving Team for winning the State Championship in March. 7.2. AUTHOR AND PHOTOGRAPHER OF URBAN SANCTUARY, A BOOK ON MINNEHAHA CREEK – PRESENTED Bob Thompson, author and Edina resident, and Jack Warren, photographer, discussed the origins and intent of their book and thanked everyone who helped the book come together. 7.3. EQUITY STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN (ESAP) UPDATE – PRESENTED Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager Brooks presented information regarding the Equity Strategic Action Plan (ESAP) overview, Diamond Inclusiveness Assessment (DIA), DIA dimensions, equity framework, remaining ESAP timeline, and human rights and engagement task force. The Council asked if there will be a document where the Council can read all the comments that have been submitted. Brooks stated they will provide a summary of the feedback received. 7.4. DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE APRIL 23-30, 2025 – PROCLAIMED Mayor Hovland read in full a proclamation recognizing the week of April 23-30, 2025, as Days of Remembrance in the City of Edina. Member Agnew made a motion, seconded by Member Risser, approving proclamation declaring April 23-30, 2025, as Days of Remembrance in the City of Edina. Ayes: Agnew, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 8.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD – Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file. 8.1. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33; REZONING, SUBDIVISION, SITE PLAN WITH VARIANCES AT 5100 EDEN AVENUE FOR OPUS – CONTINUED TO MAY 6, 2025 Community Development Coordinator Lewis presented the background information regarding Opus' application for zoning, site plan, new plat, and variances at 5100 Eden Avenue for a new 5-story, 112,000 square foot office building. Community Development Coordinator Lewis presented the full request from Opus, the current building, zoning, Comprehensive Plan, Grandview District development framework, Grandview District transportation study, proposed renderings, elevations, compliance table, Grandview developments, and the pyramid of discretion. The Council asked questions regarding the number of parcels, setbacks previously approved, changes in ceiling height, conditions opposed by the Planning Commission, enhancing the pedestrian experience, rezoning to PCD-2, and 8 variances, and expressed concerns about not having separate votes for each request and the amount of impervious surfaces on the site. Minutes/Edina City Council/April 16, 2025 Page 3 Community Development Coordinator Lewis stated that PCD-2 was chosen because it is the main commercial district used at Grandview and allows the developer to have flexibility. Nick Murnane, Opus, presented information regarding sketch plan comments to the Planning Commission, site plan, design concept summary, planting pallet, and renderings of the building. The Council gave feedback regarding the visuals of the landscaping and design of the building. Engineering Director Millner stated that they are always looking for places to make the pedestrian experience better. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:18 p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared to comment. Member Risser made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, to close the in-person public hearing, keep public comment open until Sunday, April 27, 2025, and continue action to consider approval of the rezoning, subdivision, and site plan with variances at 5100 Eden Avenue, to the May 6, 2025, City Council meeting. Ayes: Agnew, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 8.2. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-32; APPROVING THE LINCOLN AND LONDONDERRY SMALL AREA PLAN AND AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL – CONTINUED TO MAY 6, 2025 Meriwether Felt, Planning Commissioner, recognized the work that has gone into the Small Area Plan and gave a brief overview of what they learned through this process. Ryan Daye, Planning Commissioner, highlighted the team engagement of the community to create the plan. Zakcq Lockrem, Mend Collaborative, presented the Lincoln and Londonderry 2024 Small Area Plan, including the project study area and schedule, community engagement, workshop outcomes, emerging themes, community priorities, vision statement, constraints with sewer capacity, small area plan approach, and capacity-dependent recommendations. The Council asked questions regarding capacity distinctions. The Council gave feedback regarding the emphasis on community engagement and not letting this plan become irrelevant. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:54 p.m. Public Testimony Brian Aslesen, 5215 Ridge Road, addressed the Council. Zakcq Lockrem, Mend Collaborative, stated that they received a lot of feedback from the immediate neighborhoods, some positive, some negative. Member Risser made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, to close the in-person public hearing, keep public comment open until Sunday, April 27, 2025, and continue action to consider approval of the Lincoln and Londonderry Small Area Plan and Authorizing Submission to the Metropolitan Council, to the May 6, 2025, City Council meeting. Ayes: Agnew, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 9.0 REPORTS / RECOMMENDATIONS Minutes/Edina City Council/April 16, 2025 Page 4 9.1. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-27, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, SITE PLAN, AND BUILDING HEIGHT VARIANCE FOR 7001 YORK AVENUE SOUTH, SOUTHDALE LIBRARY AND ART CENTER – ADOPTED Community Development Director Teague stated that this site plan review, revised conditional use permit, and variance for changing the building height from 40 feet to 59 feet was reviewed by the Planning Commission, and they recommended approval with an 8-0 vote. Member Agnew introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2025-27, Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan, and Building Height Variance for 7001 York Avenue South, Southdale Library and Art Center. Member Risser seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 9.2. RESOLUTION NOS. 2025-25 & 2025-34 & ORDINANCE NO. 2024-05, FINAL SITE PLAN & SITE IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT (SIPA) FOR 7200 FRANCE AVENUE; REVISED LANDSCAPE PLAN AND SIPA FOR 7250 FRANCE AVENUE – ADOPTED Community Development Director Teague outlined the requests included in this item; the final site plan and site improvement performance agreement for Phase 2 of the PUD at 7200 France Avenue, a revised landscape plan and site improvement performance agreement for Phase 1 of the 7250 France Avenue site, and to amend the zoning ordinance to PUD-16 zoning district. Community Development Director Teague discussed the history of the project, the landscape plan, and different measures that can be taken to ensure the landscaping is in place. Terry Minarik, Confluence, presented the landscape plan, including information regarding the overall planting plan, proposed additional planting, existing tree canopy, and views from surrounding properties. Ted Carlson, Orion Investments, stated that they are doing everything they can for the property to the north to make right the trees that were removed. The Council asked questions regarding trees holding on a slope, landscaping plan for private property, timeline, progress being made with the property to the south and north, and the retaining wall. Terry Minarik discussed the intent of the retaining wall and stated that any removals made on the property to the south were not done by them. Member Agnew introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2025-25, approving a final site plan and site improvement performance agreement for 7200 France Avenue. Member Hovland seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Hovland Nays: Risser Motion carried. Member Agnew introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2025-34, approving the revised landscape plan and site improvement performance agreement for 7250/7200 France Avenue. Member Hovland seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Hovland Nays: Risser Motion carried. The Council expressed concerns regarding the public process in place and the amount of public funding going to such a small area. Member Agnew made a motion to grant Second Reading adopting Ordinance No. 2024-05, amending the zoning ordinance to revise the PUD-16, Planned Unit Development-16 zoning district. Member Hovland seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Hovland Minutes/Edina City Council/April 16, 2025 Page 5 Nays: Risser Motion carried. 9.3. REQUEST FOR PURCHASE: ENG 25-5 VERNON AVENUE AND HIGHWAY 100 INTERCHANGE PROJECT – APPROVED Engineering Director Millner provided an update on the overall project, including the 2 new bridges to create a tight diamond interchange and the addition of wide sidewalks and new turn lanes in both directions. Engineering Director Millner also presented the project goals, timeline, detours, the construction staging area, the communications plan, costs, and funding. The Council asked questions regarding signage for closures, detours, and overlap with the Opus construction project. Member Agnew made a motion, seconded by Member Risser, to approve Request for Purchase for ENG 25-5 Vernon Avenue and Highway 100 Interchange Project with Ames Construction for $22,062,441.03. Ayes: Agnew, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 9.4. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-01, AMENDING CHAPTER 8 CONCERNING THE SALE OF INHUMANELY BRED ANIMALS – ADOPTED Council Member Agnew provided an update on the Ordinance and stated that with the feedback received and the discussions with the Humane Society and the legal team, they have drafted an Ordinance that aligns with the community's desires. Member Agnew made a motion to grant Second Reading adopting Ordinance No. 2025-01, Amending Chapter 8 Concerning the Sale of Inhumanely Bred Animals. Member Risser seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 9.5. DIRECT CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE AN AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY TO TRANSFER ASSESSING SERVICES FROM THE CITY TO HENNEPIN COUNTY – APPROVED City Manager Neal discussed the rationale for this request to transfer the assessing services from the City to the County. City Manager Neal stated that if approved, he will contact his colleagues to put together a final agreement to make the transfer operational. The Council asked for clarification regarding what the potential efficiencies and cost reductions would be, the percentage reductions, and levy impacts. City Manager Neal stated that there are 7 employees in the Assessing Department who would be directly impacted by this decision and discussed how they have been communicating with those individuals. Member Risser made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, directing City Manager to prepare an agreement with Hennepin County to potentially transfer assessing services from the City to Hennepin County, subject to Council review and approval. Ayes: Agnew, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 10.0 COMMISSION CORRESPONDENCE (MINUTES AND ADVISORY COMMUNICATION) – Received 10.1. MINUTES: TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, FEBRUARY 20, 2025 11.0 MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Received 12.0 MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS – Received Minutes/Edina City Council/April 16, 2025 Page 6 13.0 ADJOURNMENT Member Agnew made a motion, seconded by Member Risser, to adjourn the meeting at 10:22 p.m. Ayes: Agnew, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Allison, City Clerk Minutes approved by Edina City Council, May 6, 2025. James B. Hovland, Mayor Video Copy of the April 16, 2025, meeting available. Sharon Allison (May 7, 2025 12:18 CDT)