HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-04-08 City Council Town Hall Meeting Minutes MINUTES
OF THE TOWN HALL MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE
APRIL 8, 2017
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, Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, 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 25 residents attended the meeting and asked a
variety of questions that included the following:
• Several questions and comments on the redevelopment of 50,h and France
• Questions about the choice of Developers at 50,h & France
• What are the requirements of the Comprehensive Plan
• How successful is the Neighborhood Association project
• Updates on 7200 France Ave
• Why do we use TIF
• How many people can live in a Single Family home and what is the definition of a Single Family
home
• Why do Edina Police spend so much time on patrolling Highway 100
• What is the plan and need for a larger Fire Department
• Why doesn't City of Edina use "Nextdoor" as primary place to push out information
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,
mm, Deputy City Clerk
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, April 18, 2017.
— mes B. Hovland, Mayor