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OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF Tm
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
JULY 23, 1984
Answering rollcall were Members Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner and Mayor
Courtney.
HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY DISCUSSED; RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION
ADOPTED.
at its June 5, 1984 meeting, passed a resolution indicating its intent to designate
a Community Action Agency for suburban and rural Hennepin County.
County, except for that portion in the city of Minneapolis, is proposed to be
included in the area served by the Agency.
officials will be received through August 14, 1984. Proposed functzons of-the ..
Agency will be: a) planning an effective Community Action program, b) research
into the problems and causes of poverty, c) development of specific projects and
programs to address these problems and causes, d) establishment of priorities,
e) encourage and provide technical assistance, f) establish effective means for
poor people to influence and participate in programs, and g) develop public/private
efforts.
and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners at its June 5, 1984, meeting
Member Turner recalled that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners -
All of Hennepin I Comment from the public and municipal
Following discussion, Member Schmidt introduced the following resolution
RESOLUTION
passed a resolution indicating its intent to designate a.CoEnunity-Action Agency
for suburban and rural Hennepin County; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Community Action Agency shall be a private, non-profit
corporation with one Board of Directors which shall be both a governing and admini-
strative Board; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors shall consist of 27 members: a) Nine elected
officials, .b) Nine private sector representatives, and c) Nine low-incqme persons;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed Hennepin County Community Action Agency shall have within
the scope of its authority and activities the following functions:
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a) planning an effective Community Action program
b) research into the problems and causes of poverty
c) development of specific projects and programs to address these problems
d) establish effective means for poor people to influence and participate in the
implement of programs
e) develop public/private efforts and ventures which will have the effect of
leveraging private resources and stimulating investments which will measurable
increase employment and reduce poverty; and
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WHEREAS, the functions of the proposed Community Action Agency are similar to the
functions of the Suburban Human Services Councils; thus, to create a Community
Action Agency in the form of a separate, non-profit organization would duplicate
an existing service delivery/planning organization; and
WHEREAS, the potential revenues, estimated at between $80,000 and $250,000 annually,
would be significantly reduced by administrative expenses of a new Community Action
Agency; and
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners seeks comments from suburban
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council at its July 23, 1984,
meeting, makes the following recommendations:
Hennepiri County municipalities; --
a) the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners seeks variances from State and
Federal agencies in order to designate the Suburban Human Services Copncils
as the Community Action Agency to serve the suburban Hennepin County low-
income population; or
b) seeks to realign the*Board of Directors of the existing Suburban Hennepin
County Human Services Councils to comply with the State and Federal regulations,
requiring the representation of low-income persons on said Board, and thereby
bringing the existing Human Services Councils Boards into compliance w&th the
State and Federal regulations to serve as a Community Action Agency. I Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner.
Rollcall :
. Resolution adopted.
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney
FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR TREE REMOVAL.
increased considerably this summer in all communities and that currently there are
393 condemned trees in the City, of which 160 are on public land and 233 are on
private property:
additional funds, up to $10,000.00 for tree removal by private contract.
Schmidt's motion was seconded by Member Turner authorizing additional funds, up to
$10,000.00 for tree removal.
Mr. Rosland advised the Dutch Elm disease has
He recommended that the Council authorize expenditure of -
Member
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
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CAPITAL BUDGETING PROGRAM PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED. Mr. Rosland stated
been working with the staff to develop a proposed capital renewal plan
that he has
covering a
ten year period to 1994. The plan would cover capital equipment replacements,
capital renewals and capital additions.
pointing out General Fund available revenue, the General Fund capital program,
and the balance of capital needed for the program, taking into account the
projected enterprise "losers". Other financial resources were identified for
various projects with the greater portion of the capital renewal plan to be funded
from the general tax fund. Mr. Rosland reviewed the proposed plan by department,
including anticipated road and bridge projects and a 5-year sidewalk program. He
explained that the capital renewal plan was being presented to enable the Council
to review and study the concept of such a plan.
no formal action was taken.
He presented an overview of the:plan
A brief discussion was held but
1984 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY DISCUSSED.
legislative policy issues which had been developed for 1983-84.
advised that progress has been made on a number of issues through the lobbying
effort of the Municipal Caucus in which the City of Edina is represented by Member
Richards. Other 1984 legislative changes affecting Edina were also presented.
Mr. Rosland recommended that the Council Members again meet with the elected
state, county and Metropolitan Council representatives for Edina in order that
legislative issues affecting the City could be discussed. A breakfast meeting
was tentatively set for Friday, September 28, 1984, at 7:30 a.m. at City Hall.
As suggested by Mayor Courtney, Mr. Rosland stated he would be contacting the
elected officials by letter to invite them to attend and would report back to the
Council on their response. No formal action was taken.
The Council was presented with an update on
Mr. Rosland
COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLAN REVIEWED. Mr. Rosland recalled that during the past
year the Council has been meeting informally to develop a strategic plan. As a
result, a mission statement has been formulated, key strategic issues have been
identified and key issue objectives together with short term objectives were
developed.
advise him if they felt additions or revisions should be considered.
a social services comprehensive plan was mentioned.
attention to an update of the City Corporate Work Plan through July 1984.
formal action was taken.
He suggested that the Council again review the strategic plan and
A need for
Mr. Rosland also called
No
INVITATION EXTENDED BY RICHFIELD CITY COUNCIL. Mr. Rosland.informed the Council
Members that an invitation has been extended to the Edina City Council by the
City Council of Richfield for a golf match on Wednesday, September 26, 1984.
He asked that the Council Members advise him of their response so that it could
be relayed to Richfield. No action was taken.
Their being no further items to be discussed, the meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
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City Clerk