HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-01-18 City Council Work Session Minutes MINUTES
OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
JANUARY 18, 2017
5:30 P.M.
Mayor Hovland called the work session of the Edina City Council to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Answering roll call was: Members Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, and Mayor Pro Tem Brindle. Mayor
Hovland entered the meeting at 6:13 p.m.
Edina City Staff attending the meeting: Jennifer Bennerotte, Communication & Technology Services Director;
Ryan Browning, IT Manager; Scott Denfeld, Video Production Coordinator; Kelly Dumais, City Manager
Fellow; Debra Mangen, City Clerk; Chad Millner, Engineering Director; Scott Neal, City Manager; and Lisa
Schaefer, Assistant City Manager. City Consultant Katy Sen, Messerli & Kramer was in attendance
representing the Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC).
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES: BOARDS& COMMISSIONS CHAIR ANNUAL ELECTION
Assistant City Manager Schaefer noted that there have been some instances when the term limits for people
serving as Chairs for the various Boards and Commissions have been problematic. The Council discussion
included: consensus that the City Council not appoint the Chairs, value exists in the annual election and some
rotation of leadership, possible setting Planning Commission Chair limit at five years and other Boards and
Commissions at four years, and staff will checking with the Boards and Commissions for feedback. Staff will
bring the feedback to Council by late February.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES: COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE PRACTICES
Assistant City Manager Schaefer reviewed the current practices in place for correspondence in the City
Council packet: correspondence received through Edina Mail and addressed to all the City Council and paper
mail addressed to all City Council members are included in the "Correspondence" in the Council's packet.
Council confirmed they understood this practice and consensus was to leave the practice in place.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES: VIDEO PRODUCTION POLICY
Assistant City Manager Schaefer noted changes proposed for the City's Video Production Police were
technical in nature. Staff will update the policy and bring it to the Council at a later date.
JOINT MEETING WITH LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION
Representative Dario Anselmo and Representative Paul Rosenthal entered the meeting at 6:00 p.m. to review
with the Council the various issues in front of the 2017 legislature. Manager Neal explained Edina was a
member of the MLC and introduced Attorney Katy Sen, who reviewed the MLC legislative priorities for the
session. The Representatives noted their committee assignments. The Council and Representatives discussion
included: Transportation, Sunday Liquor Sales, Southdale 11 TIF Affordable Housing Component from last
session's vetoed tax bill, possible body cameral legislation, proposed data practices legislation, and aviation
planning.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hovland adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
De ra A. n en, ity Clerk
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, February 7, 2017.
- mes B. Hovlan , Mayor