HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-01-06 Council Work Session MINUTES
OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
JANUARY 6, 2009
5:00 P.M.
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 5:08 p.m. in the Community Room of City
Hall. Answering rollcall were: Members Bennett, Brindle, Housh, Swenson and Mayor
Hovland. Staff present included: Gordon Hughes, City Manager; Heather Worthington,
Assistant City Manager; John Wallin, Finance Director; Eric Roggeman, Assistant Finance
Director; John Keprios, Park & Recreation Director; Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications
& Marketing Director; Ann Kattreh, Edinborough Park Manager; Susie Miller, Edinborough
Park Assistant Manager; Steve Grausem, Edina Liquor Stores Manager; and Debra
Mangen, City Clerk.
Mayor Hovland stated the purpose of the meeting was to continue the review of the City of
Edina's Capital Improvement Plan and Business Plans for its enterprise facilities. Manager
Hughes explained the facilities managers were in attendance to review their proposed
Capital Improvement and Business Plans. He stated he believed the Council could finish
with the enterprise facilities and possibly review the Utility Rate Study.
The Council reviewed the Capital Improvement and Business Plans for: Edinborough Park
the Edina Liquor Stores, and Edina Communications and Marketing. During the review
each manager answered Council's questions regarding proposed improvements, 2008
facility operations, and long term facility challenges such as the Edinborough Park Trust
Fund, costs of updating and replacing Park equipment, replacement of cable/audio
operating equipment, and remodeling necessary to Edina's Liquor Stores. Marketing plans
for 2009 were reviewed. The effect of the economy on the City's enterprises was noted.
Mark Ruff, Ehlers & Associates, reviewed the utility rate study and the effects of various
potential rate increases on future revenues and capital improvements. Discussion of
commercial rates, Morningside water rates and the need for conservation policies took
place. Staff will present a utility rate ordinance for consideration on the January 20, 2009,
Council agenda.
Edina Cable Coordinator, reviewed tips and issues for the continued effective broadcast of
Edina Council meetings with the Council and staff.
There being no further business, Mayor Hovland adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jam.
Debra Mangen, Ciy Clerk