HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-05-19 City Council Work Session MINUTES
OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
MAY 19, 2015
5:35 P.M.
Mayor Hovland reconvened the City Council in open session at 5:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Answering roll call were: Members Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson and Mayor Hovland.
Edina City Staff attending the meeting: Michael Frey, Art Center General Manager; Ann Kattreh, Park
Director; Karen Kurt, Assistant City Manager; Chad Millner, Engineering Director; Scott Neal, City
Manager; Bill Neuendorf, Economic Development Manager; Eric Roggeman, Finance Director; Cary
Teague, Community Development Director; Jane Timm, Deputy City Clerk. Also attending were
Dave Anderson and Dean Williamson, Frauenshuh Group; Dennis Reynolds, Reynolds Urban Design;
Mark Ruff, Ehlers; George Sutton, Sutton Associates; and Michael DiBlasi, Schuler Shook Designers.
GRANDVIEW DEVELOPMENT
Economic Development Manager, Bill Neuendorf stated the focus of the work session was to update
the Council on the potential development scenarios of the former Public Works site. It was noted
that the 64 page packet distributed to members was an updated copy that was also on the website.
Mr. Neuendorf summarized the exploration process, the community preferred land uses, and the four
potential scenarios for the site. Mr. Anderson and Mr. Reynolds summarized the site layouts and
economic impact of each of the four scenarios. The Council and staff discussed the scenarios and
economic impact of each scenario. Mr. Neuendorf asked for direction from the Council. The Council
shared their preferences and suggestions then directed staff to refine scenarios number two and
number three which included combination of a new civic facility with adjacent residential units. Mayor
Hovland thanked Mr. Neuendorf for his hard work.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hovland adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
a e M. Timm, Deputy City Clerk
Minutes approved by Edina City Council,June 2, 2015
James B. Hovland, Mayor