HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-06-15 Council Special Meeting MINUTES
OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL AND EDINA SCHOOL BOARD
HELD AT CITY HALL
ON JUNE 15,2004 AT 5:30 P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Member Masica and Mayor Maetzold. Member
Hovland entered the meeting at 5:40 p.m. and Member Housh entered at 5:50 p.m.
Attending the meeting for the Edina School Board were Colleen Feige, Bert Ledder,
Brian Hedberg, Tim Walsh, Randy Meyer,Peyton Robb, and Jeff Johnson.
Mayor Maetzold thanked everyone for attending and stated that he had four items on
the agenda for discussion: School District construction projects; gymnasiums; site for a
potential dome; and the bus garage. Board Member Feige asked that turf management
be added to the agenda.
Park Director Keprios reviewed the City's turf management program and explained the
process the City used to develop its policy and program.
Board Member Robb outlined the projects included in the first phase of the Referendum
construction projects. He noted that the project had been delayed due to the weather,
but stated that all of phase one should be complete for the fall opening of school.
The Council and Board Members discussed the need for additional gymnasiums in
Edina and the possibility of a domed field along with potential solutions to meet these
needs. Various options including adding onto schools, building a freestanding center
and partnering with an outside agency were discussed.
Manager Hughes outlined action that had been taken to pursue a potential bus garage
and public works joint facility. The Council and School Board expressed interest in
forming a study group to review the possibility. Mr. Hughes suggested that
Superintendent Dragseth and himself bring together some staff and review the
potential joint facility.
Member Hovland suggested inviting the legislators to a joint meeting to review the last
legislative session.
There being no further business on the Agenda, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at
6:50 p.m.
ty Clerk
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