HomeMy WebLinkAbout19840326_specialMINUTES
OF Tm SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
MARCH 26, 1984
Answering rollcall were Members Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner and Mayor
Courtney.
FUNDING MECHANISMS FOR EDINBOROUGH PROJECT PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED. Mr. Rosland
gave a brief review of the proposed Edinborough project showing 400 housing units,
two office buildings, a building for the elderly of 202 units and a park. Funding
mechanisms were then presented for the Council to consider. Mr. Van Valkenburg
pointed out the objectives of the project with regard to subsidized housing for
low and moderate income persons.
potential risks.of..the project and the steps that may reduce such risks.
subject of housing revenue bonds was discussed.
voiced concerns regarding housing-revenue bonds financing, how the eligibility.
for..the housing units would be determined, subsidy to the office buildings, and
need for the proposed park. Mr. Rosland stated that the concerns of the Council
would be brought to the developers for their response and then the project would
be brought to public hearing for action by the Council.
taken.
City Attorney Erickson then explained the
The
During discussion the Council
No formal action was
EDINA COMMUNITY CENTER DISCUSSED. Member Turner gave a brief presentation of
the conceptual outline for the Edina Community Center that had been developed
by the Community Center Advisory Board of which she is a member together with
Assistant City Manager Bernhardson.
of Schools. She advised that the Board has begun to attempt to define what a
true community center is* and to look at long term support for that facility.
The Conceptual Outline was developed to aid in that task and proposes that it
is unlikely that necessary capital costs can be borne by the users of the facility,
therefore it will be necessary,*for the City and the School.Dfstrfct to bud.get equal
contributions for capital needs on an on-going basis.
that the proposal is for a three way partnership: the School District and the
City as the two joint powers, being legal entities, and the community as the
third partner.
summarized 1) that this discussion was to inform the Council of the Advisory
Board’s position, 2) that if there are needs for space for City use that
facility should be kept in mind, and 3) that it is recommended that no action
should be initiated by the Council at this time. No formal action was taken.
The Board is advisory to the Superintendent
Mr. Bernhardson explained
Following discussion of the concepts as outlined, Member Turner
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WINE LICENSING DISCUSSED. Member Richards recalled that the issue of on-sale wine
licenses in the City of Edina has been brought to the Council on a number of
occasions in recent years and that the Council has not approved issuance of such
licenses because they felt the majority of the community did not approve of wine
being served in the City.
an advisory referendum on the issue be placed on the ballot.for the general ..
election this November when it is anticipated there will be a large voter response.
After discussion of an advisory referendum on the issue, it was the consensus of
the Council that the staff investigate the legalities involved as well as the
costs that would be incurred and to report back to the Council.
ALTERNATIVE REVENUE SOURCES TO BE STUDIED. Mr. Rosland handed the Council Members
a listing of alternative revenue ideas which have been developed by the staff,
asking that they review the list and that it would be discussed at a future
off-Monday special meeting. No action was taken.
He suggested that the Council may wish to consider
No action was taken.
There being no further items for discussion, the iueeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
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