HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-01-16 Council Work Session MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL WORK SESSION
OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
JANUARY 16, 2007
5:00 P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Bennett, Masica, Swenson, and Mayor
Hovland.
Mayor Hovland welcomed Sen. Geoff Michel, Rep. Ron Erhardt, and Rep. Neil Peterson to
the work session. He stated the purpose of the work session was to allow the Council and
Edina's legislative contingent to discuss important issues facing both cities and the State.
Each legislator briefed the Council on their committee assignments. It was noted that the
State of the State and Governor's Budget for the next biennium was scheduled to be released
shortly. The legislators said they believed the new leadership was inclined to work together
to accomplish something in the upcoming session. Priorities mentioned included Health and
Human Services, Education-both K-12 and Higher, Property Taxes and Transportation.
The City Council and staff mentioned Wine in Grocery Stores, Market Value Homestead
Credit, questioned whether any potential for levy limits existed, asked about Transportation
and proposals for the States' budget surplus.
Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 6:40 p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra A. M en, City Clerk