HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-08-17 Council Work Session 2 MINUTES
OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL AND
EDINA PLANNING COMISSION
HELD AT CITY HALL
AUGUST 17,2010
5:45 P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Bennett, Brindle, Housh, Swenson and Mayor Hovland. Staff
present: Heather Worthington, Interim City Manager; Wayne Houle,City Engineer/Public Works Director;John
Wallin, Finance Director; Roger Knutson,City Attorney and Debra Mangen, City Clerk.
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order and stated the purpose of the meeting was to review proposed
changes to the City of Edina's Special Assessment Policy.
City Engineer/Public Works Director Houle noted the existing Special Assessment Policy has been adopted by
the City Council of August 16, 2005. He stated clarification was needed for engineering costs, capitalized
interest, miscellaneous costs, term of assessments and interest rates on assessments. Mr. Houle and Finance
Director Wallin proceeded reviewing each component of the existing policy along with the rationale, noting
the proposed changes. The Council and staff discussed the proposed changes and offered suggestions. Staff
was directed to incorporate the changes and present the proposed policy for Council's consideration on
September 7, 2010.
Mayor Hovland adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
b a Mangen, Cit Cler
Minutes approved by Edina City Council,August 17, 2010.
James B. Hovland, Mayor