HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-12-07 Council Work Session MINUTES
OF THE JOINT WORK SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL AND EDINA TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION HELD AT CITY HALL
ON DECEMBER 7, 2004 AT 5:30 P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Housh, Hovland, Masica, and Mayor
Maetzold. Member Kelly was absent. Attending the meeting on behalf of the
Transportation Commission were: Commissioners: Bennett, Dovolis, Plante, Thorpe,
Wanninger,White, and Chair Richards.
Mayor Maetzold thanked members of the Transportation Commission for attending the
joint session with the Council. He turned the meeting over to Transportation Chair
Richards for presentation of the Draft Transportation Commission Policy.
Chair Richards briefly reported the accomplishments of the Transportation Commission
since last January. He stated the Commission had learned a great deal about traffic
management and the result of their joint learning was the proposed Draft
Transportation Commission Policy. Mr. Richards thanked the Engineering staff and all
of the Commission members for their dedication and hard work.
Assistant Engineer Lillehaug briefly reviewed the proposed Transportation
Commission Policy. After listening to the presentation. Council members asked
questions including: decision making over what to include in policy, available staff
time to spend on traffic issues, process in developing the policy, and the suggested
process t follow after the open house and comment period.
The Council heard from each of the Commission members. It was suggested that a
minority report be prepared and submitted in early January if any Commissioner felt it
necessary.
Mayor Maetzold thanked the Commission for their work on behalf of the Council,
stating the Council looked forward to having the final policy submitted in the near
future.
There being no further business on the Agenda, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at
6:50 p.m.
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