HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-11-04 Council Work Session MINUTES
OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
NOVEMBER 4,2013
6:20 P.M.
Mayor Hovland called the work session of the Edina City Council to order at 6:20 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Answering roll call were: Members Bennett, Brindle,Sprague, Swenson and Mayor Hovland.
Edina City Staff attending the meeting: Annie Coyle, City Manager Intern; Susan Howl, Executive
Assistant; Karen Kurt,Assistant City Manager; and Debra Mangen, City Clerk.
2013 Edina Human Services Task Force members attending were: Pat Arseneault, Human Rights &
Relations Commission, serving as Task Force Chair; Dana Lappin, Arts & Culture Commission; and Connie
McDermott, Heritage Preservation Board.
Mayor Hovland noted the purpose of the meeting was to review the recommendation of the Task Force
regarding the distribution of funds to the various human services providers serving Edina citizens.
Chair Arseneault explained the rationale used in developing the proposed 2014 Human Services Budget
as follows:
1. VEAP $25,000 6. Normandale Center $4,700
2. Senior Community Services $18,000 7. Conflict Resolution Center $2,000
3. Cornerstone $14,700 8. Oasis For Youth $2,000
4. Store To Door $11,700 Total $84,600
5. The Bridge $6,500
The Council and the Task Force discussed the recommendations. It was noted that during the development
of 2015-2016 Budget a possible increase in human services funding could be considered. Suggestions were
made for some possible reallocations, to reflect numbers of Edina residents served, increasing the level of
funding for Senior Community Services to $22,250 and decreasing Store to Door to $6,700, with
approximately$5,200 that could be reallocated.
Mayor Hovland turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tern Swenson at 6:45 p.m., and he and Member
Sprague left to meet with a Boy Scout Pack.
The Task Force indicated they would review the 2014 human service allocations.
Motion of Member Bennett,seconded by Member Brindle to adjourn the meeting at 6:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra A. Ma gen, C y Clerk
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, November 19, 2013.
James B. Hovland, Mayor