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Home My WebLink About2025-10-07 City Council Meeting MinutesPage 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL OCTOBER 7, 2025 7:00 P.M. I.0 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:02 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, discussed the double-digit levy increase for the year and emphasized the importance of staying informed and voting. Mr. Zickert highlighted the lack of transparency for this year's budget cycle. Jan Del Calzo, 5225 Grandview Square #112, discussed the replacement project for the lights in Grandview Square and inquired about why 55% of the project's lights had been removed, leaving the area still dark. David Frankel, 4510 Lakeview Drive, stated that the Rosland Park Ped Bridge has been hit and asked if MnDOT knows about it. Mr. Frankel also asked about the Grandview pedestrian bridge, and whether it does not pass the golf ball test or meet ADA requirements. 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 Agnew, approving the consent agenda, as follows: 6.1. Approve regular and work session meeting minutes of September 16, 2025 6.2. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Pre-List Dated August 31, 2025, totaling $20,823.27 (1011), Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated September 12, 2025, totaling $2,720,977.12, Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated September 19, 2025, totaling $2,592,049.29, and Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated September 26, 2025, totaling $1,401,920.61 6.3. Request for Purchase, Renew Facility Management Software for 2026, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, VFA Inc. at $28,998.38 6.4. Request for Purchase, Edina Aquatic Center Card Reader Access, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Pro-Tec Design at $20.612.14 6.5. Request for Purchase, Edina Aquatic Center Pump Room Security Cameras, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Pro-Tec Designs at $32,526.48 6.6. Request for Purchase, Professional Services for France Avenue Sidewalk PH4, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Bolton & Menk, Inc. at $73,996 6.7. Request for Purchase, Professional Services for Minor Pipe and Grading Projects for Flood Risk Reduction, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Barr Engineering at $197,000 Minutes/Edina City Council/October 7 , 2025 Page 2 6.8. Waive Second Reading Adopting Ordinance No. 2025-10, Amendment Regarding Stormwater Management 6.9. Waive Second Reading Adopting Ordinance No. 2025-09, amending Chapter 36 of the Edina City Code Concerning Zoning, Article X. Floodplain Districts 6.10. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-90, submitting an Application for Noise Wall #62 Improvements by MnDOT 6.11. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-91, setting Public Hearing Date for Municipal Consent for MnDOT’s Project 2 of the I-494 Corridor Vision 6.12. Request for Purchase, Twin Cities Orthopedics Health Quotient Contract for Services, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Twin Cities Orthopedics at $66,705.00 6.13. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-97, authorizing 2026 DWI/Traffic Safety Officer Grant Agreement 6.14. Request for Purchase, Braemar Golf Dome Practice Green Reconstruction, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, GreenImage GolfScapes at $53,500 6.15. Request for Purchase, Braemar Golf Dome Practice Green Technology, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, PuttView at $24,523.75 6.16. Request for Purchase, Braemar Golf Course Autonomous Rough Mowers, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, SiteOne at $119,999.90 6.17. Request for Purchase, Replacement Spencer Blower Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, WW Goetsch Associates, Inc. at $32,513.00 6.18. Adopt Resolution Nos. 2025-87 and 2025-94, approving the Participation of the Henenpin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority in an Affordable Housing Project 6.19. Approve Amendment to Public Health Preparedness Services Agreement with City of Bloomington 6.20. Approve Amendment to Cannabis and Substance Use Grant Agreement with Minnesota Department of Health 6.21. Request for Purchase, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Replacement, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, MacQueen at $435,306.00 6.22. Request for Purchase, ClearGov Capital Improvement Planning Software, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, ClearGov at $82,000 6.23. Approve Interactive Technology Usage for Meetings of Public Bodies Policy 6.24. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-84, transferring Local Board Authority of Appeal and Equalization Power and Duty to Hennepin County (“Open Book”) 6.25. Grant First Reading to Ordinance No. 2025-11, amending Chapter 6 Concerning Special Events and Approve Special Events Policy 6.26. Grant First Reading to Ordinance No. 2025-12, repealing and amending Certain City Code Sections and Ordinance No. 2025-13, amending Chapter 2 Fee Schedule 6.27. Summary Publication for Ordinance Nos. 2025-11, 2025-12, and 2025-13 Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 7.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD – Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file. 7.1. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-95; WEED MOWING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, IMPROVEMENT NO. WD-25 - ADOPTED Assistant Director of Parks and Natural Resources Swenson, discussed action taken for weed mowing special assessments, and presented the property IDs for the 9 properties that received the assessment. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. Public Testimony Lori Grotz, 5513 Park Place, addressed the Council. Minutes/Edina City Council/October 7 , 2025 Page 3 Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2025-95, Weed Mowing Special Assessment, Improvement No. WD-25. Member Agnew seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. The Council asked questions regarding potentially raising the fees for this process. 7.2. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-96, TREE REMOVAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, IMPROVEMENT NO. TR-25 - ADOPTED Assistant Director of Parks and Natural Resources Swenson, discussed the tree removal assessment process and presented the property IDs for the 6 properties that received the assessment. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:41 p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared to comment. Member Agnew made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Member Agnew introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2025-96, Tree Removal Special Assessment Improvement No. TR-25. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 7.3. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-100, CERTIFICATION OF DELINQUENT UTILITIES - ADOPTED Finance Director Thao presented the utility certification process and utility certification history. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Public Testimony Lori Grotz, 5513 Park Place, addressed the Council. Member Agnew made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Member Agnew introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2025-100, authorizing Certification of Delinquent Utilities. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. The Council asked questions regarding the County’s success with the collection of these delinquent utilities. Janey Erickson stated that the delinquent utilities go on the property taxes, and the County is 100% effective in collection. 7.4. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-85, AQUATIC VEGETATION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, IMPROVEMENT NO. AQ-25 - ADOPTED Minutes/Edina City Council/October 7 , 2025 Page 4 Water Resource Coordinator Vanderwerff Wilson presented information regarding the aquatic services management plan, Arrowhead Lake assessment, Indianhead Lake assessment, Lake Nancy assessment, Mill Pond assessment, and the Browndale Access Ramp replacement. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:57 p.m. Public Testimony 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 Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2025-85, Aquatic Vegetation Assessment, Improvement No. AQ-25. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 7.5. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-92, GRANDVIEW MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ANNUAL ASSESSMENT, IMPROVEMENT NO. G-25 - ADOPTED Facility Manager Otten presented the location map for the assessment and the assessment costs for 2024. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:02 p.m. Public Testimony Jim Baase, 5021 Vernon Avenue South, addressed the Council. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. The Council asked questions regarding the ongoing costs annually and if SPARC funds could be used for this. Mr. Otten noted that the parking ramps have to be inspected annually, and that is where a big portion of the costs comes from. City Manager Neal stated that he does not recall a time when they delayed payments on assessments like this. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2025-92, Grandview Business District No. G-25. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 7.6. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-93, 50TH & FRANCE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ANNUAL ASSESSMENT, IMPROVEMENT NO. M-25 - ADOPTED Facility Manager Otten presented the location map for this assessment and proposed assessment costs for 2024. The Council asked questions regarding the apartment buildings with retail on the first floor. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:22 p.m. Public Testimony Minutes/Edina City Council/October 7 , 2025 Page 5 No one appeared to comment. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2025-93, 50th & France Business District, Improvement No. M-25. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 7.7. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-88, CONCORD B & C NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-465 - ADOPTED Engineering Director Millner presented information regarding funding sources for street reconstruction projects and assessment costs. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:26 p.m. Public Testimony Lynda Sonnek, 6212 Saint Johns Avenue, addressed the Council. Chris Guertin, 6109 Saint Johns Avenue, addressed the Council. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Mr. Millner stated that they have a two-year warranty on the water shut-off and the retaining wall, and the driveway. Mr. Millner also noted that they can pay it off over a 15-year period. The Council asked questions regarding potentially delaying billing for this case. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2025-88, Concord B & C Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Special Assessment, Improvement No. BA-465. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Hovland Abstain: Risser Motion carried. 7.8. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-89, SOUTHDALE B NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-464 - ADOPTED Engineering Director Millner presented the variety of funding sources for this project. The Council asked questions regarding the email objection received. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:39 p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared to comment. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Minutes/Edina City Council/October 7 , 2025 Page 6 Member Pierce introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2025-89, Southdale B Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Special Assessment, Improvement No. BA-464. Member Agnew seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. The Council asked how the extensive water damage in a resident’s unit is handled and what relief is offered to him. Mr. Millner stated that they review it at a staff level and then can submit it to the contractor for their insurance to check out. 8.0 REPORTS / RECOMMENDATIONS 8.1. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-98 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. 2025-98 accepting various grants and donations. Member Agnew seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 8.2. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-83, APPROVING A SUBDIVISION (PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT) AT 6417 WARREN AVENUE – ADOPTED Community Development Director Teague noted that the applicant has proposed to split this property into two lots. The Council asked questions regarding the driveway placement. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2025-83, approving a subdivision (Preliminary and Final Plat) at 6417 Warren Avenue. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. 8.3. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-80, SITE PLAN REVIEW AND VARIANCES AT 50336 FRANCE AVENUE SOUTH – ADOPTED Community Development Coordinator Lewis noted that the proposal is to add a second story to the existing building. The Council asked questions regarding the upgrade in City Code for parking to codify a policy, practical difficulties, the Code change process, and the FAR of 1. The Council expressed concerns regarding the Code being applied in an equal way and a site plan review not coming before Council. City Attorney Kendall noted that it is possible to approve a variance and then change the Code later on. The Council gave feedback regarding relaxing the parking requirements in the Code and taking their time to make the changes, and not tying it to this particular project. The Council discussed the dimensions of the lot and the uniqueness of this property. Minutes/Edina City Council/October 7 , 2025 Page 7 Member Agnew introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2025-80, approving a site plan and variance at 5036 France Avenue South. 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: COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION, JUNE 9, JULY 14, AND AUGUST 11, 2025 9.2. MINUTES: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, AUGUST 12, 2025 10.0 MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Received 11.0 MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS – Received 12.0 ADJOURNMENT Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to adjourn the meeting at 9:48 p.m. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Allison, City Clerk Minutes approved by Edina City Council, October 22, 2025. James B. Hovland, Mayor Video Copy of the October 7, 2025, meeting available. Sharon Allison (Oct 23, 2025 12:29:34 CDT)