HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 -03-27 Council Work Session MINUTES
OF THE STUDY SESSION
OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL,
HELD TUESDAY,MARCH 27, 2007
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 11:45 A.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; Ceil Smith, Assistant to the City Manager; Jennifer Bennerotte,
Communications & Marketing Director; John Keprios, Park and Recreation Director; Diana
Hedges, Edina Art Center Director; Wayne Houle, City Engineer; Jack Sullivan, Assistant
City Engineer; Kris Aaker, Assistant Planner; Joyce Repya, Associate Planner; Susan
Heiberg, Human Services Coordinator; and Debra Mangen, City Clerk.
Manager Hughes reviewed a memorandum outlining some possible changes to the roles of
advisory boards and commissions, particularly the Planning Commission, Transportation
Commission and Park Board. He said at the Council's retreat in December, the possibility
was discussed of holding public hearings at the board and commission level.
The Council discussed the pros and cons of moving the public hearing process to the
advisory boards and commission. Some form of public hearing would still need to be
available at the Council level, but it was agreed it should be limited in length or scope. Also
discussed were various formats for advisory board and commission recommendation to
flow to Council, ramifications to the various boards and commission roles, notice
requirements, a public comment period between Commission hearings and Council
meetings, and the role of Commission Chairs in this possible process. Also under discussion
was which advisory boards and commissions would be affected by any changes. It
appeared that the Heritage Preservation Board and proposed Energy & Environment
Commission were to be included in the hearing process. All public hearings would be
televised on Edina Community Channel 16.
Also discussed were dual memberships on advisory boards and commissions and term
limits. It was agreed that these issues needed further discussion.
Following discussion, staff was directed to leave the draft ordinance enacting an Energy &
Environment Commission as it was drafted; but to prepare drafts of three options the
Council could consider following, if they decide to move more formal public hearings to
their various advisory boards and commissions.
Mayor Hovland adjourned the meeting at 1:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
k'Au . o Al,.,
Debra Mangen, Ci lerk