HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-12-05 City Council Work Session Minutes MINUTES
OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
DECEMBER 5, 2017
5:30 P.M.
Mayor Pro Tem Brindle called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Answering roll call were Members Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, and Mayor Hovland.
Edina City Staff attending the meeting: Kris Aaker,Assistant Planner; Debra Mangen, City Clerk; Chante Mitchell,
City Management Fellow; Chad Millner, Engineering Director; Scott Neal, City Manager; Bill Neuendorf,
Economic Development Manager; Mark Nolan, Transportation Planner; Lisa Schaefer Assistant City Manager;
Cary Teague, Community Development Director, and Don Uram Assistant Finance Director. Bill Smith,
Comprehensive Plan Consultant also was in attendance.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHECK-IN
Planning Commissioners: Ian Nemerov, Gerard Strauss, Todd Thorsen, John Hamilton, James Bennett, Sheila
Berube,Steven Hobbs,Susan, Lee, and Chair Joann Olsen; and Michael Schroeder, Greater Southdale Area Work
Group Chair.
44th& France Task Force Report
Jimmy Bennett and Sheila Berube led a discussion of the language that the 44th& France Task Force has achieved
regarding the height and density that might be allowed if the area had redevelopment requests. It was noted
this language was a compromise and took significant effort. Points discussed included height and density
specifically with how it relates to public realm improvements,and desired improvements such as gathering space
and pedestrian crossings.
Michael Schroeder gave a brief update from the Greater Southdale Area Work Group.
Member Fisher left the meeting at 6:35 p.m.
2018-2019 BUDGET
City Manager, Scott Neal, briefly reviewed the 2018-2019 budget pointing out any area that had changed since
the last review and the September adoption of the levy. Staff and Council discussed the process followed and
the work plan that was used to guide the budget preparation.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hovland adjourned the meeting at 6:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra A. angen, Ci Clerk approved by Edina City Council, December 5, 2017.
James B. Hovland, Mayor