HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-04 City Council Work Session MinutesMINUTES
OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2019
5:30 P.M.
APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER STAUNTON AS ACTING MAYOR
Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, to appoint Member Staunton
as Acting Mayor for the June 4, 2019 meeting.
Ayes: Anderson, Fischer, Staunton
Motion carried.
Acting Mayor Staunton called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
ROLLCALL
Answering roll call were Members Anderson, Fischer, and Acting Mayor Staunton. Absent at rollcall were Mayor
Hovland and Member Brindle.
Staff in attendance: MJ Lamon, Community Engagement Coordinator; Scott Neal, City Manager; Lisa Schaefer,
Assistant City Manager; Ryan Browning, I.T. Manager; Casey Casella, City Management Fellow; Jennifer
Bennerotte, Director of Communications and Technology; Tara Brown, Sustainability Coordinator; Kyle Sawyer,
Assistant Finance Director; Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner; Chad Millner, Engineering Director; Cary
Teague, Community Development Director; Bill Neuendorf, Economic Development Manager; Brian Olson,
Public Works Director; Dan Conboy, Lieutenant Administration; Tom Schmitz, Fire Chief; Susan Faus, Parks and
Recreation Assistant Director; and Sharon Allison, City Clerk.
2019 QUALITY OF LIFE SURVEY RESULTS
City Manager Neal explained that the City conducts a quality of life, or public opinion, survey every two years
to measure residents' satisfaction with City services and facilities and to gauge interest on various topics. Mr.
Neal stated that Jade Arocha, National Research Center (NRC) would present key findings from the 2019 survey
and answer any questions Council may have.
Ms. Arocha explained that of the 1,500 households that were surveyed, 427 or 30 percent responded. She stated
key findings from the survey were:
I. Edina is a highly desirable place to live.
2. Residents value diversity and inclusion in Edina.
3. Residents note improvements with the ease of alternative modes of travel and connectivity in Edina.
4. Growth-related issues continue to be concerns and associated ratings have declined over time.
5. Residents remain pleased with the quality of services in Edina, as well as their interactions with City
employees.
6. Residents voice some concerns about the direction of City government.
7. Environmental sustainability and addressing climate change are priorities for residents.
Ms. Arocha explained how the results were weighted to reflect the community and compared to national and
Minnesota communities. She stated the survey results would be used to monitor trends in resident opinion,
measure government performance, inform budget, land use, strategic planning decisions, and benchmark service
ratings. Ms. Arocha answered questions of the Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hovland adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
Sharon Allison, City Clerk
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Respectfully submitted,
Minutes approved by the Edina City Council, June 18, 2019.
KevinStaunton, Acting Mayor