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MINUTES
OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
VIRTUAL MEETING
AUGUST 18, 2020
5:30 P.M.
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Answering roll call were Members Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, and Mayor Hovland.
Staff present: Scott Neal, City Manager; Lisa Schaefer, Assistant City Manager; Don Uram, Finance Director;
Kyle Sawyer, Assistant Finance Director; Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications Director; Chad Millner,
Engineering Director; Ryan Browning, I.T. Director; Derik Otten, Facility Manager; Ross Bintner, Engineering
Services Manager; Risi Karim, City Management Fellow; Jennifer Garske, Executive Assistant; Sharon Allison,
City Clerk.
2021-2026 CIP & 2021 BUDGET
City Manager Scott Neal reviewed the three budget funds (Governmental, Enterprise and Internal). Neal
explained that because of the pandemic, staff could not be precise with the budget and that it could look very
different at the end of 2020. He spoke about Estimate Market Value that continues to increase and Total Debt
Outstanding that was decreasing drastically as they near pay offs for projects like the fire station and City Hall.
Neal spoke about the budget work plan’s goals, objectives, and strategies. Finance Director Don Uram explained
the CIP Prioritization Process, including the staff CIP Committee that reviewed and recommended projects for
funding. Uram cautioned Council that there may not be funds to transfer from the Liquor Fund operation
because sales were down. Final budget approval is scheduled for December.
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 September 1, 2020.
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James B. Hovland, Mayor