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MINUTES
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
JANUARY 23, 1984
In attendance were Members Bredesen, Richards, Turner and Mayor Courtney.
LETTERS RECEIVED BY MAYOR NOTED.
from Mayor James H. Lindau of Bloomington, MN, regarding selection of the Minnesota
Mayor Courtney advised that he had received a letter
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World Trade Center site and asking for support in recommending the Airport site of
anyone who concurs with that choice. Also received was a copy of :the. letter from.L.1:
Representative Sally Olsen to the Minnesota Water Resources Board regarding submitting
nominees for the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board. Mr. Rosland advised that
he had submitted the name of James McWethy to represent Edina. No formal action was
taken.
NAMES SUBMITTED FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS.
mitted to Mayor Courtney to be considered for appointment to the Park Board: Jean
Rydell and Andrew Montgomery.
from the Human Relations Commission.
given him before the next regular meeting.
The following names were sub-
It was also noted that a resignation has been received
Mayor Courtney asked that any further names be
No action was taken.
COUNCIL/EDINAMITE PARTY PLANNED.
plans for the Council sponsored Edinamite Party to be held on February 12 and asked
Member Turner distributed a memorandum detailing
that Members contact her with further suggestions or changes. No action was taken.
REVIEW AND UPDATE GIVEN OF 1983 STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 1984. Mr. Rosland recalled that
during the Strategic Planning meeting held during the past year it was agreed to review
and update the plans each succeeding year.
which have been identified through this process and advised of the current status of
each.
long range objectives that were previously discussed.
service and service levels, a discussion followed regarding the status of the proposed
Committee on Alternative Strategies for Delivering Municipal Services.
reported that a chairman is still being sought.
bility of using a management consultant to serve as a facilitator and following
discussion it was informally agreed to pursue that suggestion, consider.ing the magnitude
of the committee's task.
He then reviewed the short term objectives
Mr. Bernhardson advised that within the next month staff will bring back the
With:reference to areas of
Member Bredesen
Member Richards suggested the possi-
MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO HOLD INITIAL MEETING ON JANUARY 30, 1984. Mr. Ros- .
land advised that the newlv created Municipal Legislative Commission will hold its _. . -
initial meeting on Monday, January 30, 1984, at the Decathelon Club beginning at
6:30 p.m.
include the State Legislators and Governor Perpich.
pating cities are especially urged to attend. Members Bredesen, Richards, Turner and
Mayor Courtney indicated they would plan to go and Mr. Rosland stated he would advise
Member Schmidt of the meeting. Mr. Rosland advised that the Commission has selected
the firm of Larkin, Hoffman, Daly and Lindgren, Ltd. as their lobbyist. He then
briefly explained how certain issuesawould be isolated and then position papers would
be developed and stated that Edina would take a strong role in working with the
14 cities on the Commission. Mr. Rosland added that an elected official from each
city should be appointed who, together with the City Manager, would represent that
municipality on the Commission.
be appointed as Edina's representative to the Municipal Legislative Commission.
was seconded by Member Bredesen.
Representative Bill Frenzel will be the speaker and those invited will .
The council members of the partici-
Member Turner then moved that Member Fred Richards
Motion
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
COUNCIL/LEGISLATORS BREAKFAST MEETING SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 15, 1984. Mr. Rosland
informed the Council Members that the joint meeting of the Council and the Legislators
representing Edina is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 1984, in the
Manager Conference Room, City Hall, and that legislative issues concerning Edina will
be discussed with the Legislators as well as a representative to the Metropolitan
Council. No action was taken.
LEGISLATIVE ISSUES DISCUSSED. The Council discussed the following aspects of various
legislative issues: Federal Cable Legislation - retaining local government control,
deregulating the industry and opposition to Federal control; Federal Deficit - cities
must be willing to give up Federal funding/Revenue sharing; Local Government Aids -
10% surcharge on state sales tax; 21-Years as Drinking Age - support raising age.
Mr. Rosland suggested that Council continue to review and discuss legislative issues
at future off-Monday night meetings.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:55 p.m. "r/rG-;.J,%
City Clerk