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MINUTES
OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019
5:30 P.M.
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Answering roll call were Members Anderson, Brindle, Staunton and Mayor Hovland.
Absent: Member Fischer.
Staff attending the meeting were: Scott Neal, City Manager; Lisa Schaefer, Assistant City Manager; Casey
Casella, City Management Fellow; Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications & Technology Director; Don
Uram, Finance Director; Kyle Sawyer, Assistant Finance Director; Andrea Rich, Financial Analyst; Chad
Millner, Engineering Director; Carl Pearson, Sr. IT Specialist; and Sharon Allison, City Clerk.
2020-2021 Budget Presentation
Manager Neal explained that the presentation would be the same as presented to Council before.
Assistant Finance Director Sawyer presented the budget process and reviewed the budget timeline and
noted that Council could adopt the tax levy and operating budget tonight. Assistant City Manager
Schaefer presented the two-year Budget & Work Plan, noting that the only change was refining the
dates in the work plan. Manager Neal explained how the budget proposal accomplished the goals of
maintaining physical assets and infrastructure, maintaining service levels that best meet community
needs, planning for connected and sustainable development, and fostering an inclusive and engaged
community. Staff answered questions of Council.
Human Services Task Force 2020-2021 Funding Recommendations
Task Force members present: Jim Nelson, Human Rights & Relations Commission; Christy Zilka,
Community Health Commission; and Bayardo Lanzas, Energy & Environment Commission.
Manager Neal explained that because cities were not allowed to give charitable gifts, cities entered into
service agreements with charitable organizations to offer services to Edina residents. Jim Nelson, chair
of the Human Rights & Relations Commission, and Human Services Task Force member, recommended
eight organizations for the Human Services 2020-21 Funds. Chair Nelson said the eight applicants
requested a total of $285,404. All eight applicants were awarded grant amounts totaling $192,363 for
funding years 2020 and 2021. Manager Neal said Council would make final approval on Dec. 17. Chair
Nelson and staff answered questions of Council.
ADJOURNMENT
4 41\t/ Respectfully Submitted, _41i101,
Aaron Allison, City Clerk
Minutes approved by the Edina City Council Dec. 17, 2019.
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Mayor Hovland adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m.