HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-04-09 City Council Town Hall Meeting Minutes MINUTES
OF THE TOWN HALL MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT EDINA SENIOR CENTER
APRIL 9, 2016
10:00 A.M. UNTIL 12:00 NOON
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m.
ROLLCALL
Answering roll call were Members Brindle, Staunton,Stewart, Swenson and Mayor Hovland.
The Mayor explained the purpose of the town hall meeting was to allow a free flow of questions
between the attendees and Council. Approximately 17 residents attended the meeting and asked a
variety of questions that included the following:
• Update on Aviation Noise Impact Resolution adopted by City Council,
• A citizen suggested that Council should allow new people to be elected,
• Suggestion for a skyway system in the Southdale area,
• Suggestions that the Dan Patch line be developed for commuters,
• Grandview Tax Increment Financing District's impact on residential taxes,
• Several questions/comments regarding the clearing of trees near Lake Edina for construction of
the regional trail neighborhood impact, such as Highway 100 noise,visual impact, loss of wild
life,
• Concern expressed regarding multiple trash haulers and the neighborhood impact relative to
noise, street wear, and environmental impact,
• When will Pentagon Park new development begin,
• Questions regarding a possible Grandview Community Center,
• Original Grandview District Study and concept of"The Lid" aka "Grandview Green"
• Question regarding residents notification of road and utility projects, and
• Statement that allowing beer service at Robertson Cup will be a mistake.
The Mayor and Council thanked residents for coming and engaging in a questions and answer session.
The Mayor adjourned the Town Hall Meeting at 12:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debrangen, City Cle
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, May 3, 2016.
James B. Hovland, Mayor