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Home My WebLink About2016-09-20 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. II. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, and Mayor Hovland. III. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED Member Stewart made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, approving the meeting agenda. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. IV. COMMUNITY COMMENT No one appeared. V. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Stewart, approving the consent agenda as revised removing Item V.K., Planning Commission Appointment, as follows: V.A. Approve regular and work session meeting minutes of September 7, 2016 V.B. Receive payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated September 8, 2016, and consisting of 27 pages; $235,625.23, Police Special Revenue $596.59, Working Capital Fund $49,351.77, Art Center Fund $2,599.90, Golf Dome Fund $773.21, Aquatic Center Fund $13,684.39, Golf Course Fund $32,631.28, Ice Arena Fund $46,404.74, Edinborough Park Fund $4,689.89, Centennial Lakes Park Fund $3,063.71, Liquor Fund $161,118.78, Utility Fund $54,532.98, Storm Sewer Fund $6,210.37, Recycling Fund $500.00, PSTF Agency Fund $18,008.57, Centennial TIF District $40,029.08, Grandview TIF District $8,007.78, Southdale 2 District $1,976.25, Pentagon Park District $215.00; Total $680,019.52 and for receipt of payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated September 15, 2016, and consisting of 24 pages; General Fund $157,056.66, Police Special Revenue $1,875.00, Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety $173.80, Working Capital Fund $28,941.57, Equipment Replacement Fund $930.29, Art Center Fund $1,066.35, Aquatic Center Fund $117.83, Golf Course Fund $23,887.31, Ice Arena Fund $3,508.18, Edinborough Park Fund $2,719.47, Centennial Lakes Park Fund $862.59, Liquor Fund $262,232.73, Utility Fund $426,241.01, Storm Sewer Fund $693.21, Recycling Fund $37,184.67, Risk Mgmt. ISF $567,636.40, PSTF Agency Fund $1,982.53, Centennial TIF District $7,832.00, South Dale 2 District $1,231.25, Payroll Fund $10,578.77; Total $1,536,751.62 V.C. Request for Purchase: 2017 Ford F250 Pickup, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Midway Ford (State Contract #85051) at $23,784 V.D. Request for Purchase: 2016 GMC 1500 Pickup, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Nelson Auto Center (Mn Contract #70288) and Stonebrooke Equipment (Mn Contract #73054) at $35,024.82 V.E. Request for Purchase: ENG 6-12 – Concrete Pavement Repairs, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, PCiRoads at $319,032.00 V.F. Request for Purchase: Professional Services for Aquatic Consultation, Design and Engineering, Aquatic Center, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Aquatic Design Solutions, LLC at $59,400.00 Minutes/Edina City Council/September 20, 2016 Page 2 V.G. Adopt Resolution No. 2016-87 approving an Amendment to Resolution 2014-84 which approved a Site Plan with Variances and Preliminary Plat to build a Four-Story 100- Unit Senior Living Apartment at 7151 York Avenue V.H. Set December 6, 2016 Public Hearing Date for 2017 Levy and Budget V.I. Adopt Resolution No. 2016-86 Authorizing the Certification of Delinquent Utilities Charges to Hennepin County Auditor V.J. Approve Professional Services Agreement: Novak Group to Study Future Public Safety Staffing Needs V.K. Planning Commission Appointment Rollcall: Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA V.K. PLANNING COMMISSIONER – APPOINTED Member Staunton thanked Planning Commissioner Michael Platteter for his service. Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to approve appointment of Sheila Berube to the Planning Commission in a partial term ending March 1, 2019. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. VI. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS VI.A. AUGUST SPEAK UP EDINA REPORT PRESENTED – TOPIC: “EDINA AQUATIC CENTER” Community TV Administration Nissen presented a summary of August opinions, both pros and cons, collected through Speak Up, Edina relating to “Edina Aquatic Center”. VII. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS – (Favorable vote of majority of Council Members present to approve except where noted). VII.A. PRELIMINARY 2017 BUDGET AND LEVY SET – RESOLUTION NO. 2016-84 ADOPTED City Manager Neal introduced Finance Director Roggeman and explained that by Statute his duty was to present a preliminary budget to Council for consideration that outlined the City’s needs and recommended a preliminary levy, which was the maximum amount allowed for 2017. Finance Director Roggeman presented the preliminary 2017 budget and stated staff was requesting that Council approve the draft 2017 preliminary total tax levy of $33,822,369. This preliminary total tax levy represented an increase of 6.36% over the certified 2016 total tax levy. The impact of the proposed 2017 total tax Levy on a median single family home, however, was muted by an increase of 5.5% in the City’s 2017 tax capacity, which was the result of robust growth in the City’s tax base over the past twelve months. Mr. Roggeman noted the public hearing for the 2017 budget and levy would be held December 6, 2016. Mr. Neal said staff worked to discern the Council’s goals regarding taxing and spending as well as the City’s future through the CIP and asked for Council’s support. The Council discussed impacts of tax capacity, market value, and taxable base and asked questions of staff relating to the proposed levy. The Council agreed the priority of keeping the City’s infrastructure in good repair was a prudent and right thing to do and acknowledged the need to find ways to fund the balance of the $150 million CIP program. Staff was encouraged be vigilant in funding this plan going forward in order to keep up with the population’s needs. The Council noted the importance of sustaining a reasonable number of employees and challenged staff to continue to find ways to be more efficient. Mr. Neal explained while the focus in even numbered years was on capital financing and operating practices and that costs would be reviewed in more detail in 2017, staff always took time to review operations when vacancies arose. Minutes/Edina City Council/September 20, 2016 Page 3 The Council recognized the City had maintained its AAA bond rating, which was a rarity in a city of Edina’s size and thanked staff for helping Council with its fiduciary responsibility to make wise investments. The Council indicated it welcomed community comment in December. Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2016-84, adopting the Proposed Budget for the City of Edina for Year 2017, and establishing the Proposed Tax Levy Payable in 2017. Member Stewart seconded the motion. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. VII.B. ARDEN PARK D NEIGHBORHOOD – PARKING SIGNAGE – APPROVED Engineer Millner presented the request to approve changes to the parking restrictions on Bruce Avenue and Bruce Place and the addition of four signs in the Arden Park D Neighborhood. The Council complimented staff on the management of this parking proposal. Mr. Millner noted the Living Streets Policy allowed flexibility to meet the needs of residents when issues such as these arise. The Council indicated it hoped more residents recognized the benefits of parking on one side only. Public Testimony No one appeared. Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to adopt the staff recommendation removing parking signs along Bruce Avenue and Bruce Place and to keep the existing sign size (12”x12”) and frequency with the exception of adding four signs as outlined in the Arden Park D Neighborhood. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. VII.C. RESOLUTION 2016-85 ADOPTED - ACCEPTING VARIOUS GRANTS AND DONATIONS 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 Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2016-85 accepting various grants and donations. Member Stewart seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. VIII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS VIII.A. CORRESPONDENCE Mayor Hovland acknowledged the Council’s receipt of various correspondence. VIII.B. MINUTES 1. MINUTES: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION AUGUST 11, 2016 2. MINUTES: PARK BOARD, AUGUST 8, 2016 3. MINUTES: PARK BOARD TOUR AND RETREAT, AUGUST 8, 2016 4. MINUTES: HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD, AUGUST 8, 2016 5. MINUTES: PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR, JULY 27, 2016 Informational; no action required. IX. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE – Received; noted the NOC meeting would be held on September 21, 2016. X. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS – Received XI. MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Received Minutes/Edina City Council/September 20, 2016 Page 4 XII. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS AND DATES AS OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 – Received XIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk Minutes approved by Edina City Council, October 5, 2016. James B. Hovland, Mayor Video Copy of the September 20, 2016, meeting available.