HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-01-02 Council Work Session MINUTES
OF THE WORK SESSION
OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL,
HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 2007
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M. in the Community Room of
Edina City Hall. Answering rollcall were: Members Bennett, Housh, Masica, Swenson
and Mayor Hovland. Staff present included: Gordon Hughes, City Manager, Heather
Worthington, Assistant City Manager, Wayne Houle, City Engineer, Roger Glanzer,
Superintendent of Utilities, John Wallin, Finance Director, Eric Roggeman, Assistant
Finance Director, Ceil Smith, Assistant to the City Manager, Jennifer Bennerotte,
Marketing & Communications Director, and Debra Mangen, City Clerk.
Mayor Hovland noted the purpose of the work session was to review the rate studies
done by Ehlers & Associates for the City of Edina's Water, Sewer, and Storm Sewer
systems. Engineer Houle introduced Jessica Cook of Ehlers and Associates to review
the studies. Using a power point slide show, Ms. Cook reviewed the rate study
outlining the goals of the utility systems; the fund operations, fund capacities, use of
debt, proposed capital improvements, proposed rates and rate structure.
The Council and staff discussed potential capital projects, bonds and rates that would
be needed to sustain the necessary capital improvements, proposed rates and potential
use of a tiered system for water billing. Concerns were expressed about residential
customers possibly subsidizing commercial and industrial irrigation, methodology of
educating customers, the connection issues, and affordability of utilities. Staff was
directed to review the proposed tiers, utility rates, and commercial/industrial
connection charge, and to come back with recommendations.
Mayor Hovland adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Mange A, Ci Jerk