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Home My WebLink About2025-09-02 City Council Meeting MinutesPage 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 7:00 P.M. I.0 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:04 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 Agnew made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving the meeting agenda. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 5.0 COMMUNITY COMMENT Nancy Grier, 5225 Grandview Square Unit #216, discussed the email she sent to the Council regarding the Eden Avenue Crosswalk safety. Ms. Grier stated that she hopes the City will put in an advanced traffic flasher on Eden Avenue. Ms. Grier stated she is also concerned with the tree leaves covering the speed limit change signs. Alexander Melton, 5617 Wycliffe Road, stated that he and his neighbors were told by the City and Xcel Energy that a transformer was needed to the west of his residence as a dedicated power source. Mr. Melton stated that the size of the transformer was not made known to the neighbors; the height, width, and depth of the transformer were not provided during coordination. Mr. Melton presented pictures of the transformer installed and asked the City to assist in the design and implementation of appropriate grading to lower the visually perceived height of the transformer and landscaping. Ralph Zickert, 4311 Cornelia Circle, discussed the perceived sleight of hand regarding changes that have been approved by the Council within the last few months that impact the tax base in Edina. 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 Pierce, approving the consent agenda as revised to remove Item 6.11, Staff Response to Petition for Traffic Control in Chowen Park Neighborhood, as follows: 6.1. Approve regular and work session meeting minutes of August 19, 2025 6.2. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Pre-List Dated August 8, 2025, totaling $2,551,048.78, and Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated August 22, 2025, totaling $555,090.58 6.3. Amendment to Agreement for School Resource Officer with Independent School District No. 273 6.4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-76, Accepting Auto Theft Prevention Equipment Grant 6.5. Request for Purchase, Flock Camera Contract, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Flock Group Inc. at $77,000.00 Minutes/Edina City Council/September 2, 2025 Page 2 6.6. Request for Purchase, Police Garage Painting, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Renfrow Inc. Painting at $28,474.00 6.7. Request for Purchase, Police Garage Flooring Grind and Seal, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Concrete Treatments Inc. at $26,398.00 6.8. Request for Purchase, Edina Aquatic Center Treatment Room Renovation Materials Testing, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Braun Intertec at $45,551.00 6.9. Request for Purchase, Clean Water Strategy – Sediment Treatment Planning, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Barr Engineering Company at $138,600 6.10. Request for Purchase, Pedestrian-Activated Flasher Equipment, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, TAPCO, LLC. at $20,412.21 6.11. Staff Response to Petition for Traffic Control in Chowen Park Neighborhood Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA 6.11. STAFF RESPONSE TO PETITION FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL IN CHOWEN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD - APPROVED Transportation Planner Scipioni presented the existing traffic control in the Chowen Park neighborhood, the crash history from 2015-2025, sight line obstructions, and noted that they are proposing a new two-way yield control and a new two-way stop. The Council expressed concerns regarding unmarked intersections in the neighborhood, 4 uncontrolled intersections, and pedestrian/children's experiences. The Council gave feedback on putting in two-way stops instead of two-way yields. The Council thanked the Engineering and Transportation staff for all their work and research on this request. Member Risser made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to install two-way stop signs in the North/South direction at the intersections of Abbott and 57th Streets; two-way stops in the North/South direction at Abbott and 59th Streets; two-way stops in the East/West direction at Zenith & 57th, and an all-way stop at Zenith and 59th Streets. Member Agnew made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, amending the previously stated motion to allow Engineering staff to determine if North/South or East/West is appropriate and if all-way or two-way stops are appropriate. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Nay: Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion failed. The Council gave feedback regarding the need for a four-way stop at the Zenith and 59th Street intersection. Member Risser made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, installing two-way stop signs in the North/South direction at the intersections of Abbott and 57th Streets; two-way stops in the North/South direction at Abbott and 59th Streets; two-way stops in the East/West direction at Zenith & 57th, and an all-way stop at Zenith and 59th Streets. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 7.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD – Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file. 7.1. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APPEAL FOR 4630 EDGEBROOK PLACE – CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 Minutes/Edina City Council/September 2, 2025 Page 3 Assistant City Planner Dalrymple stated that this item pertains to appealing the denial of a portion of a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) request by the Heritage Preservation Commission, a request for the removal of the fan transom and installation of a new arched front door. Angie Wingate, Rehkamp Larson Architects, noted that this home does not have a front stoop, and they are hoping to bring back the historic stoop and bring practicality to the homeowner. Ms. Wingate presented other houses in the Country Club district with arched front doors and front stoops. The Council asked questions regarding the stoop sinking, the intended height of the stoop, the standards that they must look at, and the definition of rehabilitation. Rachel Peterson, Hess Roise Consulting, stated that their best practice is to retain historic materials and historic character-defining features, which is why they gave the recommendation to deny the COA. Ms. Peterson stated that rehabilitation allows for more change and flexibility. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared to comment. Member Agnew made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to close the in-person public hearing, keep public comment open until Sunday, September 7, and continue action to consider approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness Appeal for 4630 Edgebrook Place, to the September 16, 2025, City Council meeting. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 8.0 REPORTS / RECOMMENDATIONS 8.1. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-79 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 Agnew introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2025-79 accepting various grants and donations. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 8.2. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-75, AWARDING THE SALE OF $8.785,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2025B – ADOPTED Nick Anhut, Senior Municipal Advisor for Ehlers, Inc., presented the bid results for the 2025B General Obligation Bonds. Mr. Anhut noted that Hilltop Securities came in with the winning bid. The Council asked questions regarding the process followed for bidding. Member Agnew introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2025-75, awarding the sale of $8,785,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025B. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Hovland Nay: Risser Motion carried. 8.3. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-69, APPROVING A SPECIAL LAW FOR THE 70TH & FRANCE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT – ADOPTED City Manager Neal noted that there was a defect in the voting at the August 19, 2025, City Council meeting, and nothing has changed with the information that was presented and discussed at the prior meeting. Minutes/Edina City Council/September 2, 2025 Page 4 The Council expressed concerns regarding the decision being made without all the relevant information regarding parking being presented to the legislature. The Council asked questions regarding how many cities have gotten similar extensions and what request is being made tonight. Member Agnew introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2025-69, approving a special law for the 70th and France Tax Increment Financing District. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Hovland Nay: Risser Motion carried. 9.0 COMMISSION CORRESPONDENCE (MINUTES AND ADVISORY COMMUNICATION) – Received 9.1. MINUTES: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, JUNE 10, 2025 9.2. MINUTES: TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, JULY 17, 2025 10.0 MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Received 11.0 MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS – Received 12.0 ADJOURNMENT Member Agnew made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 p.m. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Allison, City Clerk Minutes approved by Edina City Council, September 16, 2025. James B. Hovland, Mayor Video Copy of the September 2, 2025, meeting available. Sharon Allison (Sep 17, 2025 10:40:35 CDT)