HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-02-07 City Council Work Session Minutes MINUTES
OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
5:31 P.M.
Mayor Hovland called the work session of the Edina City Council to order at 5:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Answering roll call was: Members Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, and Mayor Pro Ten Brindle. Mayor
Hovland entered the meeting at 5:33 p.m.
Edina City Staff attending the meeting: Jennifer Bennerotte, Community & Technology Services Director;
Ross Bintner, Engineering Services Manager; Kelly Dumais, City Manager Fellow; Josh Furbish, General
Manager, Liquor Operations; Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director; Debra Mangen, City Clerk; Chad
Millner, Engineering Director; Scott Neal, City Manager; Eric Roggeman, Finance Director; and Lisa Schaefer,
Assistant City Manager.
ARDEN PARK CONCEPT PLAN DRAFT— UPDATE AND SOLICITATION FOR FEEDBACK
Director Kattreh, Manager Bintner and Minnehaha Watershed District Planner Clark presented an update on
the concept plan for Arden Park that would include improving storm water management and water quality,
connect nine miles of the creek, possibly re-meandering Minnehaha Creek. The Council and staff discussed
the proposed project and its timing. One large challenge would be moving the shelter and the timing of
building a new structure. Council expressed interest in the project and asked for further detail regarding
timing and neighborhood input.
QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING—FINANCE
Director Roggeman presented the City's financial status as of the fourth quarter of 2016. He noted that the
Audit would not be complete until spring of 2017. The Council and staff discussed the fourth quarter for the
General Fund, Utilities Fund, Liquor Fund, Aquatic Center Fund, Golf Course Fund, Arena Fund, Art Center
Fund, Edinborough Park Fund, Centennial Lakes Fund and Sports Dome Fund.
QUARTERLY BUSINES MEETING—LIQUOR
General Manager Furbish gave an update on the operating and fiscal changes that were taking place at Edina
Liquor.
QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING— WORK PLANS
Assistant City Manager Schaefer noted the work plans for the City Council and City Departments had been
included in the packet and asked Council Members to contact her with any questions.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hovland adjourned the meeting at 6:57 p.m.
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Minutes approved by Edina City Council, February 22, 2017. ADebraA.
James B. ovland, Mayor