HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-09-01 Council Work Session MINUTES
OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
5:35 P.M.
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 5:35 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; Ceil Smith, Assistant to
the City Manager; Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications and Marketing Director; and Debra
Mangen, City Clerk.
Mayor Hovland stated the purpose of the meeting was to review proposed preliminary budget, levy
and process that would be followed during this year's budget process.
City Manager Hughes outlined the process that cities were to follow in their budget adoption
process this year. He explained it differed slightly than in the past. Key points included:
• Budget and Levy Meeting - Public must have an opportunity to speak, and the meeting
must be a regular City Council meeting held after November 24, 2009.
• Parcel specific notices will be sent to all property owners of proposed 2010 taxes.
• Notice published within 30 days before the Budget and Levy Meeting.
• Budget Adoption Meeting must be a regular City Council meeting held after the Budget and
Levy Meeting.
The Council and staff discussed the proposed 2010 budget. It was agreed that the Council would
review the first draft of the 2010 Budget at their work session September 15, 2009, at 5:30 p.m.
There being no further business, Mayor Hovland adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra A. Mangen, Ci Cl k
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, September 15, 2009.
James B. Hovland, Mayor