HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-06-16 Council Special Meeting MINUTES
OF THE JOINT WORK SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL AND EDINA SCHOOL BOARD
HELD AT EDINA COMMUNITY CENTER
5701 NORMANDALE ROAD
JUNE 16, 2008
5:15 P.M.
Edina School Board Chair Meyer welcomed attendees and asked everyone to introduce
themselves. Attending for the Edina City Council were Members Bennett, Housh, Masica,
Swenson and Mayor Hovland. Edina School Board Members in attendance were Members
Almog, Cella, Hedberg, Johnson, Ledder, Robb and Chair Meyer. Edina School District Staff
included: Ric Dressen, Superintendent; Doug Johnson, Director of Community Education
Services & Community Relations; Jay Willemssen, Director of Business Services, and Gwen
Jackson, Director of Administrative Planning Services. Edina City Staff present: Gordon
Hughes, City Manager; Heather Worthington, Assistant City Manager; John Keprios, Park &
Recreation Director, Cary Teague, Planning Director; Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications &
Marketing Director; Wayne Houle, Public Works Director & City Engineer; and Debra Mangen,
City Clerk.
Mr. Willemssen and Ms. Jackson gave an update on estimated future enrollment for the next
five years based upon the demographics available. It was noted that enrollment would increase
between 25-30 students over each of the next five years. Open enrollment was also discussed,
noting that approximately 1200-1300 students were currently open enrolled into Edina's Schools
from other districts. The financial implications of the open enrollment were discussed. It was
pointed out that open enrollment helps the district both financially and by increasing the diversity
of the students.
Mr. Hughes and Ms. Worthington outlined housing and population data being used in the City's
draft Comprehensive Plan.
School staff updated the Council on the 2008 legislative session's impact on the School
District's budget.
Mr. Dressen and Mr. Hughes quickly reviewed: Connecting With Kids, ongoing administrative
discussions of common issues, the potential relocation of the City Public Works Facility, energy
and environmental issues facing both entities, and possible areas to cooperatively make
improvements to facilities.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, 1 1
Debra Mang n, C Clerk