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MINUTES
OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
VIRTUAL MEETING
JULY 21, 2020
5:30 P.M.
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Answering roll call were Members Anderson, Brindle, Fischer and Staunton and Mayor Hovland.
Staff present: Scott Neal, City Manager; Chad Millner, Director of Engineering; Andrew Scipioni, Transportation
Planner; Sgt. David Venne; Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications Director; Ryan Browning, IT Director; Ross
Bintner, Engineering Services Manager; Risi Karim, City Management Fellow; Jennifer Garske, Executive
Assistant; Sharon Allison, City Clerk.
LOCAL SPEED LIMIT EVALUATION
Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni explained that in 2019, statutory language was changed allowing cities
to set speed limits on local roads and Council expressed an interest in doing so. Scipioni said streets and alleys
in Edina are posted at 30, 25, 20, and 10 mph, and the speeds are traditionally set using the 85th percentile
speed; however, there was a shift to focus more on other users of roadways. Scipioni explained that speeds can
be set uniformly or using a tiered approach and recommended the tiered approach for Edina which was
consistent with Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Transportation Commission, Public Works and Police
Departments provided feedback. Sgt. Venne said the department would do everything to make the change
successful; however, they are concerned that implementation at this time would take their focus off their
current priorities of COVID and unrest. Council understood the police department’s concerns and
recommended public engagement while they wait for implementation. Director Millner recommended
implementation in 2021.
MOTION TO CLOSE SESSION
Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle to close the meeting as
permitted by Minn. Stat. 13D.05 Subd. 3(b) for Attorney-Client Privilege to Discuss Robert C.
Tengdin, Trustee of the Robert C. Tengdin Revocable Trust dated May 18, 2009 v. City of Edina.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland
Motion carried.
UPDATE ON ROBERT C. TENGDIN, TRUSTEE OF THE ROBERT C. TENGDIN REVOCABLE TRUST
DATED MAY 18, 2009 V. CITY OF EDINA
Attorney Paul Reuvers updated the City Council on this lawsuit, and Director Millner presented the Study of
Higher Water Levels at Highlands Lake and the East Basin that was conducted to evaluate the sources of higher
water levels at Highlands Lake and the East Basin, in response to residents’ concerns.
MOTION TO MOVE BACK INTO OPEN SESSION
Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Anderson to move back into open session.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hovland adjourned the meeting at 6:33 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Sharon Allison, City Clerk
Minutes approved by the Edina City Council August 5, 2020.
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James B. Hovland, Mayor