HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-07-07 City Council Work Session MINUTES
OF THE JOINT WORK SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL AND
EDINA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
HELD AT CITY HALL
JULY 7 2015
5:00 P.M.
Mayor Pro Tern Swenson called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m.
ROLLCALL
Answering roll call were: Members Brindle, Stewart and Mayor Pro Tern Swenson. Member Staunton arrived
at 5:15 p.m. Mayor Hovland arrived at 5:50 p.m.
Edina City Staff attending the meeting: Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications & Technology Service Director;
Ross Bintner, Environmental Engineer; Debra Mangen, City Clerk; Devin Massopust, City Management Fellow;
Chad Millner, Engineering Director; Scott Neal, City Manager; Mark Nolan, Transportation Planner; Brian
Olson, Public Works Director; Eric Roggeman, Finance Director; Kyle Sawyer, Assistant Finance Director;
Andrew Scipioni, Engineering Technician; Carter Schulze, and Assistant City Engineer.
SIDEWALK AND STREET MAINTENANCE
Engineering Director Millner and Public Works Director Olson led the Council through their 2015 State of the
Streets update. They explained how the maintenance of local roadways affects the average pavement condition
index (PCI), the desire to increase Edina's PCI to 80 and the need for additional funding of approximately
$200,000 in annual maintenance funding that would be needed to achieve that goal. Sidewalks were also
discussed regarding the potential development of a policy and map outlining sidewalk maintenance.
Neighborhoods desire for identification signs was reviewed with a couple options to be developed and brought
back for future review.
UTILITY RATE STUDY
Finance Director Roggeman introduced Nick Anhut and Jessica Cook of Ehlers & Associates. Ms. Cook led the
presentation of the Utility Rate Study that included the proposed change in water billing from cubic feet to
gallons, the need for increases to the City's sewer availability charge (SAC) and water availability charge
(WAC) and potential conservation rates. Recommendations included an increase to the water rate of 4.75%
plus the changes in how the bills are calculated, an increase to the sewer rate of 4.5% and increases to the
SAC and WAC fees for 2016 to $1,000/SAC and $2,000/WAC with 7% annual increases thereafter. It was
recommended that Storm Sewer rates be increased 6.75%. These increases and changes will allow for the
capital necessary maintaining infrastructure.
WHITE OAKS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
Heather Wallace, President of the White Oaks Improvement Association made a presentation to the Council
regarding the wooded area adjacent to 4700 Town Road. Several members of the Association attended. Their
issue was the degradation of the tree population and water quality since water was diverted from Arden
Avenue during a previous street improvement project. Council expressed the hope that a creative solution
satisfying the homeowners and meeting the City's need for storm water management could be included in the
design of the 2016 street reconstruction project.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hovland adjourned the meeting at 6:59 p.m.
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Minutes approved by Edina City Council,July 21, 2015
James B. Hovland, Mayor
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