HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-11-21 Council Special Meeting MINUTES
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT
EDINA CITY HALL
AND EDINA PARK BOARD
NOVEMBER 21,2006
5:00 P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, and Mayor Pro tem
Housh. Mayor Hovland entered the meeting at 5:05 p.m. Attending the meeting from the
Edina Park Board were Members: Finsness, Fronek, Damon, and Presthus. City Staff in
attendance included Manager Hughes, Assistant Manager Worthington, Assistant to the City
Manager Smith, Park Director Keprios,Engineer Houle and City Clerk Mangen.
Mayor Pro tern Housh said the purpose of the special work session was to receive a report on
the Park and Recreation Needs Assessment completed by the City's consultant, Leisure Vision.
Mr. Keprios introduced the consultant Ron Vine to the Council.
Mr. Vine explained the methodology of the survey conducted and reviewed the results of the
survey using a power point display. The Council and Board commented on the survey results
and noted they had some very valuable data to assist in future planning. It was noted that the
highest perceived need was for additional walking and biking trails. Mr. Vine added that his
firm would be available for additional analysis of the collected data at no additional fee for the
next year.
Mayor Hovland adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
4Debra 6n gen, City Clerk