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2023-04-18 Regular MeetingIr} 0I oldenNr g Volley April 18, 2023 — 6:30 PM Council Chambers Hybrid Meeting CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES City Council meetings are being conducted in a hybrid format with in -person and remote options for attending, participating, and commenting. The public can make statements in this meeting during public comment sections, including the public forum beginning at 6:20 pm. 1. Call to Order Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 6:40 pm. 1A. Pledge of Allegiance and Land Acknowledgement Mayor Harris led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and read the City's Land Acknowledgement statement. 1B. Roll Call Present: Mayor Shep Harris, Council Members Maurice Harris, Denise La Mere -Anderson, Gillian Rosenquist, and Kimberly Sanberg Staff present: City Manager Cruikshank, Deputy City Manager/Human Resources Director Santelices, City Attorney Cisneros, Community Development Director Flores, Finance Director Virnig, IT Manager Peterson, Planning Manager Zimmerman, Planner Campbell, Equity and Inclusion Manager Kaempfer, Executive Assistant Croft, and City Clerk Schyma 1C. New Employee Introductions The Council welcomed new employees including Community Development Director Alma Flores, Equity and Inclusion Manager Seth Kaempfer, and Executive Assistant Melissa Croft. 2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda Mayor Harris announced that the agenda was revised after initial printing on Friday to add Item #3G - Opioid Settlement Participation Authorization, Resolution No. 23-024. Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion carried 5-0. 14 3. Consent Agenda Approval of Consent Agenda - All items listed under this heading are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests in which event the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to approve the Consent Agenda as revised: removal of Items #3C.1. Board/Commission Appointments and Reappointments; and #3F. Adopt Resolution No. 23-019 Accepting Council Member Sanberg's Resignation Effective Upon Completion of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 16, 2023 and Declaring a Vacancy for the Office of Council Member Motion carried 5-0. 3A. Approval of City Council Minutes: 3A.1. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 4, 2023 3A.2. Minutes of April 11, 2023 - Special City Council Meeting (commission interviews) and Special City Council Closed Executive Session 3B. Approval of City Check Registers 3C. Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces: 3G 3C.2. Receive and File the Environmental Commission Minutes - January 23, 2023 3C.3. Receive the Fnvironmental Commission Annual Report and Approve the 2023 Work Plan 3D. Bids, Quotes, and Contracts: 3D.1. Authorization to Sign 2023 License Agreement for Micromobility Vehicle Sharing Operations 3D.2. Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Sochacki Park Water Quality Improvement Project Implementation 3E. Grants and Donations: 3E.1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-018 Accepting Grant from Hennepin County for Broadband Expansion 3G. Opioid Settlement Participation Authorization, Resolution No. 23-024 3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda: 3C.1. Board/Commission Appointments and Reappointments The Council consensus was to make the following appointments and reappointments: BOARD OF ZON'" APPEALS TERs Elizabeth Greiter April 30, 2025 Nancy Nelson April 30, 2025 Richard Orenstein April 30, 2026 Chris Carlson April 30, 2026 15 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION TERM DATE Paul Klass April 30, 2024 Ellen Brenna April 30, 2026 Sarah Drawz April 30, 2026 Wendy Weirich April 30, 2026 OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION COMMISSION TERM D,. Dawn Speltz April 30, 2026 Bill Delaney April 30, 2026 Matthew Olson April 30, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION TERM DATE Mary McCormick April 30, 2024 Chuck Segelbaum April 30, 2026 Mike Ruby April 30, 2026 DEI COMMISSION TERM DAT` David Berry April 30, 2025 Nyre Chester April 30, 2025 Lee Thoresen April 30, 2025 Imara Hixon April 30, 2026 Ruth Paradise April 30, 2026 PEACE COMMISSION TERM UA- Henry Crosby April 30, 2026 Janet Frisch April 30, 2026 Bridget Glass April 30, 2026 Trevor Parkes April 30, 2026 Motion by Rosenquist, Second by La Mere -Anderson to make the aforementioned appointments and reappointments. Motion carried 5-0. 3F. Adopt Resolution No. 23-019 Accepting Council Member Sanberg's Resignation Effective Upon Completion of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 16, 2023 and Declaring a Vacancy for the Office of Council Member Council Member Sanberg encouraged anyone who is interested in serving the community to apply for the vacant Council position. Motion by Sanberg, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Resolution No. 23-019, accepting Council Member Sanberg's resignation effective upon completion of the regular City Council meeting of May 16, 2023 and declaring a vacancy for the office of council member for a term expiring January 2, 2024. Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere -Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A) 4. Public Hearing 4A. RLT Second Addition PUD No. 91, Amendment #5, 8805 and 8905 Wayzata Boulevard, Ordinance No. 762 and Resolution No. 23-020 16 �■P19�F7 +�i�:11�La i.i.i=ai�iii:i Ti rini-c•'r=Q _ __ Council Member Rosenquist stated she will step away from the dais and abstain from the discussion and vote for this item tonight since her husband's construction company was extended an invitation to bid on the project. Planner Campbell discussed the staff report, history of the site, and recommendations from the Planning Commission. Steve Sabraski, Principal, Landform Professional Services, LLC, and Linda McGinty, Vice President - Real Estate, The Luther Company, LLLP, discussed the existing conditions, other places on the site that were considered for the ramp location, and maintenance of the live wall. Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. As there were no comments, the public hearing was closed. The Council consensus was to add a fourth condition to the approval regarding maintenance of the live wall. Motion by La Mere -Anderson, Second by Sanberg to adopt Ordinance No. 762 - Approving Amendment #5 to RLT Second Addition PUD No. 91, subject to the following conditions: 1. All vehicle deliveries shall take place on -site and shall not take place on the street. 2. Applicant shall submit a signage plan including the location, dimensions, and design of all signage across the PUD, to be referenced in the amended PUD Permit. 3. Applicant shall submit a tree preservation plan for the site. 4. PUD permit shall include requirement to maintain live wall or replace live wall with same or similar elements subject to staff approval. Motion carried 4-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere -Anderson, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A. Abstained: Rosenquist.) Motion by M. Harris, Second by Sanberg to adopt Resolution No. 23-020, approving summary publication of Ordinance No. 762. Motion carried 4-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere -Anderson, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A. Abstained: Rosenquist.) 4B. Adopt Resolution No. 23-021 Confirming Assessment for Levy 24039 and Resolution No. 23-022 Confirming Assessment for Levy 24058 to approve the special assessments for the 2023 Pavement Management Project Finance Director Virnig discussed the staff report including any objection forms that were received from residents in the project area. Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. Laura Monson, 2425 Wisconsin Avenue North, asked the Council to look into the varying rates of sewer line work that residents will be required to pay for during the project. 17 Karen Murphy, 2390 Wisconsin Avenue North, believes that residents should be able to pay the 2020 rates instead of the increased 2023 rates since it was the Council that decided to postpone the project in 2020 due to COVID-19. Mayor Harris closed the public hearing. Motion by Sanberg, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Resolution No. 23-021 confirming assessment for Levy 24039 for various public improvements in the 2023 pavement management area. Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere -Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A) Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to adopt Resolution No. 23-022 confirming assessment for Levy 24058 for various public improvements in the 2023 pavement management area. Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere -Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A) S. Old Business 6. New Business Adopt Resolution No. 23-023 Providing For the Competitive Negotiated Sale of $4,280,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2023A 6A. Finance Director Virnig discussed the staff report and timeline of the bond sale process. Motion by M. Harris, Second by Sanberg to adopt Resolution No. 23-023 providing for the competitive negotiated sale of $4,280,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2023A. Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere -Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A) 6B. Review of Council Calendar Mayor Harris reviewed upcoming city meetings, events, and holiday closures. 6C. Mayor and Council Communications 1. Other Committee/Meeting updates Mayor Harris thanked staff and volunteers for the successful Run the Valley event on April 15. 7. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:50 pm. ATTEST: -- DoeuSigned by: T4U40L Sd� --- G2F66E-0D?3F34U&..--- --- ---- Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk DoeuSigned by, •"n FA'6H9d6lfdA8... Shepard M. Harris, Mayor 18