HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-02-17-18 Sp Mtng MINUTES
OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL PLANNING RETREAT
HELD AT BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE
FEBRUARY 17 & 18, 2012
Present were Mayor Hovland and Members Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, and Swenson. Staff members
present were City Manager Scott Neal and Assistant City Manager Karen Kurt.
FEBRUARY 17, 5:OOPM-10:30PM
The retreat began with a kickoff exercise where members and staff each shared their perspective on the
strengths of Edina's city government, top priorities for 2012 and traits they sought from City leadership and
their fellow council members.
City Manager Neal reviewed a proposal to establish a utility franchise fee for street-related improvements.
The Council agreed that the concept was worth pursing further and instructed City Manager Neal to
schedule the topic for a future work session. Council members also expressed a desire to review the City's
street assessment policy in conjunction with the utility franchise fee.
City Manager Neal gave a brief presentation on Edina's government structure. The group discussed the
appropriate roles of boards and commissions, City staff and the City Council within the structure, why role
confusion exists, and what steps could be taken to correct the issue.
FEBRUARY 18, 12:OOPM-4:OOPM
City Manager Neal reviewed Edina Vision 20/20. Council members discussed relevance of various elements
of the current strategic plan and how another strategic plan might be structured for the future.
City Manager Neal discussed work items currently scheduled for 2012. Council members agreed to jointly
prioritize and review new items as part of a work planning process moving forward.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen . K r Assistant City Manager
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, March 6, 2012.
James B. Hovland, Mayor
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