HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-10-06 City Council Work Session MINUTES
OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
OCTOBER 6, 2015
5:30 P.M.
Mayor Pro tem Swenson called the work session of the Edina City Council to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Answering roll call were: Members Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, a n d M a y o r P r o t e m Swenson.
M a y o r Hovland entered the meeting at 5:31 p.m.
Edina City Staff attending the meeting:Jennifer Bennerotte, Communication & Technology Services Director;
Ross Bintner, Environmental Engineer; Jeff Brown, Community Health Administrator; Susan Faus, Assistant
Parks & Recreation Director; Michael Frey, Art Center General Manager; Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation
Director; MJ Lamon, Project Coordinator; Debra Mangen, City Clerk; Devin Massopust, City Management
Fellow; Scott Neal, City Manager; Bill Neuendorf, Economic Development Manager; Mark Nolan,
Transportation Planner; Brian Olson, Public Works Director; Joyce Repya, Senior Planner; Lisa Schaefer,
Assistant City Manager; Cary Teague, Community Development Director; .
2016 BOARD AND COMMISSION PROPOSED WORK PLANS
Park Board
Vice Chair Brenda McCormick presented the 2016 Park Board Proposed Work Plan. Ongoing initiatives
included: inclusive playground—Rosland Park and Fred Richards Master Plan. New initiatives discussed were:
park signage replace plan-begin implementation; Grandview facility planning; recreational programming analysis,
recreation programming and facilities marking and communication delivery review; engage external resources
to provide environmental programming; fundraising-Friends of the Park; Pollinator Garden; multi-year
playground renovation plan, and collaborate with Energy & Environment Commission on providing a
recommendation regarding bottle water sales at City facilities. The Council offered direction on the proposed
work plan.
Arts & Culture Commission
Chair Ray Meifert presented the 2016 Arts & Culture Proposed Work Plan. Ongoing initiatives included: The
Author's Studio; The Loft Around Town; Public Art Edina; Edina Film Festival-put on hiatus; Edina Art Center
Dance Programs; Music in Edina; and foster cultural entrepreneurship in Edina. New initiatives discussed were:
Theater in Edina; Art Travels in Edina; and enhance communication of arts and cultural events. The Council
offered direction on the proposed work plan.
Energy& Environment Commission
Chair Keith Kostuch presented the 2016 Energy & Environment Proposed Work Plan. Continued initiatives
included: support efforts to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the City of
Edina operations to meet Comprehensive Plan Chapter 10 Goals; hold 90 minute work session with Council
and City Manager regarding how to meet existing environmental commitments and to align EEC charter,
expectations, resources, and timetables for results; continue Sold Waste, Recycling and Organics Work
Group; and continue Education and Outreach Work Group activities. New initiatives discussed were:
Partners in Energy (PIE); and collaborate with city staff to revise Chapter 10 of City of Edina's Comprehensive
Plan. The Council offered direction on the proposed work plan.
Human Rights and Relations Commission
Chair Pat Arsenault presented the 2016 Human Rights and Relations Proposed Work Plan. Continued
initiatives included: Tom Oye Award; Days of Remembrance; human rights city designation; Community
Conversations; and Affordable housing. New initiatives discussed were: convention on the elimination of all
forms of discrimination against women; and co-sponsor community conversation with Edina Public Schools
Parent Communication Network. The Council offered direction on the proposed work plan.
Minutes/Edina City Council Work Session/October 6. 2015
Transportation Commission
Chair Katherine Bass presented the 2016 Transportation Commission Proposed Work Plan. The continued
initiative discussed was to explore and study the Community circulator. New initiatives discussed were:
organize and host a transportation—themed event with speaker(s); work with staff to prepare the
Comprehensive Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan for inclusion in the 2018 Comprehensive Plan; enhance Edina
residents' engagement with the transportation system; and evaluate and make recommendations regarding the
Transportation Commission's advisory function to Council. The Council offered direction on the proposed
work plan.
Community Health Commission
Chair Alison Pence presented the 2016 Community Health Commission 2016 Proposed Work Plan. On-going
initiatives included: work with Edina Resource Center and Bloomington Public Health to promote health of the
city by focusing on: mental health/substance abuse, child/adolescent health, and adult physical health;
continually update Commission's pages on Edina's website; coordinate with Edina School District, Sober Squad,
Student Health Commission and other student organizations; and provide recommendation regarding
regulation of medical cannabis dispensaries within the City of Edina. New initiatives discussed: coordinate with
Edina Public Schools during creation of new Student Wellness/Chemical Health Coordinator position; work
with Hennepin County Public Health, Bloomington Public Health and the City of Edina to ensure data
collection methods result in Edina specific data in future surveys; provide specific recommendation to City
Council regarding SHAPE Survey, including cost estimate; and participate in the 2018 Comprehensive Plan
process to position Health-in-all-policies concepts as an integral part of the city's processes. The Council
offered direction on the proposed work plan.
Planning Commission
Chair Michael Platteter, presented the Planning Commission 2016 Proposed Work Plan. On-going initiatives
included: continuing Planning Commission review of all Land Use applications submitted to the city; conduct a
Small Area Plan/Density Study in the Southdale area in conjunction with the Engineering Departments study of
transportation and utility capacity in the area; continue monitoring residential redevelopments standards and
ordinance; and continue updates to zoning ordinance regarding signs, lighting and parking. New initiatives
discussed were: begin work on the 2018 Comprehensive Plan; and conduct a small area plan for the Cahill and
70th Commercial area as defined in the Comprehensive Plan. The Council offered direction on the proposed
work plan.
Heritage Preservation Board
Chair Michael Birdman presented the Heritage Preservation Commission 2016 Proposed Work Plan.
Continued Initiatives included: designate Wooddale Bridge an Edina Heritage Landmark; Explore the History
of Your Home Subcommittee; Educational Opportunities Subcommittee; and review Certificates of
Appropriateness application for heritage landmark designated properties. New initiatives discussed were:
create an information brochure to be included in new resident packets highlighting "Edina Historical Facts";
update the map of all properties determined eligible for Edina Heritage Landmark designation and those
properties with the Edina Heritage Landmark Designation overlay zoning designation; and begin work on 2018
Comprehensive Plan. The Council offered direction on the proposed work plan.
The Mayor and Council thanked the Board and Commission Chairs for the work of their respective groups.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hovland adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debraange , G Clerk
Minutes approved by Edina City Council,January 20, 2015
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James B. Hov an , Mayor
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