HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-11-13 Council Work Session MINUTES
OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
NOVEMBER 13, 2008
5:00 P.M.
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. in the Community Room of 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/Director of Public Works; John
Keprios, Park and Recreation Director; Jack Sullivan, Assistant City Engineer; Cary
Teague, Planning Director; and Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications and Marketing
Director.
Mayor Hovland said the purpose of the work session was to continue to review the draft
Comprehensive Plan.
The Council began by continuing its review of the Land Use and Community Design
chapter. The "Implementation" and "Housing" chapters were also reviewed.
Council discussion included the expression of building height, the maximum height of
the high-density residential area west of France Avenue, the maximum height of the
industrial area east of Cahill Road, development review process and affordable housing.
The Council was reminded that heights in some commercial areas were not analyzed as
much as in other areas because staff was directed to conduct small area plans after
adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. Time did not permit such plans to be developed
along with the Comprehensive Plan.
Staff will make changes consistent with Council direction.
It was noted that an additional work session will be held 5 p.m. Nov. 18 to complete the
Council's review of the draft Comprehensive Plan.
Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Debra Ma en, Uity Clerk