HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-08-21 Wk Session MINUTES
OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL AND EDINA SCHOOL BOARD
HELD AT CITY HALL
AUGUST 21, 2012
5:00 P.M.
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. in the Community Room of City Hall.
Answering rollcall were Members Brindle, Sprague, Swenson and Mayor Hovland. Member
Bennett entered the meeting at 5:07 p.m.
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING
Edina School Board Members attending the meeting were Idith Almog, Regina Neville, Cathy Cella,
and Lonni Skrentner. Edina School District Staff attending were: Ric Dressen, Superintendent; Val
Burke, Director of Community Education Services; Randy Smasal, Director of Teaching & Learning;
Susan Brott, Director of Communications & Community Engagement; and Margo Bauck, Director
of Business Services.
Edina City Staff attending the meeting: Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications and Technology
Services Director; Ann Kattreh, Assistant Park & Recreation Director; John Keprios, Park and
Recreation Director; Ad Klugman, City Manager Intern; Karen Kurt, Assistant City Manager; Jeff
Long, Police Chief; Debra Mangen, City Clerk; Scott Neal, City Manager; Brian Olson, Public Works
Director; Cary Teague, Director of Community Development.
Manager Neal briefly reviewed the residential redevelopment that has occurred and areas that
further redevelopment might occur within the City of Edina. Two multi-family housing sites, near
Southdale and near Byerly's were discussed. The potential impact of multifamily housing on the
school district's population was discussed.
Manager Neal and Superintendent Dressen updated the Council and Board on various projects and
issues ongoing within the City of Edina. These included: movement of a segment of Edina
residents to petition away from SD270 into SD273, GrandView Small Area Framework, razing of old
Edina Public Works site, new Edina Economic Development Staff member Bill Neuendorf, School
District Facility Study nearing completion, and the future of the Edina Schools Transportation
Facility. Edina School District and City staff gave updates and answered questions about
partnership goals, shared facilities, and public safety.
Mayor Hovland thanked the Edina School Board and staff for the valuable opportunity to share
ideas. The Edina School Board and staff left the meeting at 6:13 p.m.
2013 BUDGET PROCESS
Edina staff members Eric Roggeman, Assistant Finance Director and John Wallin, Finance Director,
joined the meeting. Mr. Roggeman presented briefly the proposed process for development of
the 2013 Operating Budget. It was noted that during 2012 the first two-year budget had been
adopted so really in 2013 the Operating Budget was just being adjusted to reflect necessary
changes. Staff submitted approximately 30 potential changes to the 2013 Operating Budget. Of
the submitted changes about half were being incorporated. Some changes were due to staff
reorganization and Council approved changes to several funds and departments. Some nontax
Minutes-Work Session/Edina City Council/August 21, 2012
General Fund revenue projections had been revised upward to reflect strength of local economic
recovery. Finally there was a proposed reallocation of the annual liquor fund transfer to provide
more consistent Capital Improvement Program financing. The unknowns that may affect the 2013
Budget included: the final result of the compensation study project; bargaining unit negotiations,
health insurance city contribution and the Art Center study recommendation.
The 2013 Tax Levies were projected to be at approximately 2.57% over the 2012 levies. The
changes and increases would support the Capital Improvement and Equipment Replacement
program which currently have structural imbalance between revenue and expenditures. Council
discussion included parks maintenance budget, park dedication fees, equipment replacement and
lifespans and other considerations. Member Swenson supported an additional park maintenance
position to allow full staffing of neighborhood ice rinks; Member Bennett asked that the city be as
assertive as possible under State law in charging park dedication fees; and Member Sprague
requested that any 2013 levy increase be held to less than 2%. Member Bennett supported that
request
Staff briefly reviewed the timeline for the 2013 Budget and CIP project which included:
• September 4 Adopt preliminary budget
• September 12 Staff review of CIP Priorities
• October 2 City Council review of CIP Priorities
• November 5 Public Hearing—CIP
• November 20 Adopt final CIP
• December 4 Public hearing—Operating budget and levy
• December 18 Adopt final budget
The Council briefly discussed the proposed 2013 Operating Budget, Levy, and CIP process and gave
direction to staff for the preparation.
Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, August 21, 2012.
James B. Hovland, Mayor