HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-12-15 City Council Work Session MinutesMINUTES
OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
VIRTUAL MEETING
DECEMBER 15, 2020
5:30 P.M.
Mayor Jim Hovland called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Answering roll call were Members Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, and Mayor Hovland.
Staff attending the meeting were: Scott Neal, City Manager; Lisa Schaefer, Assistant City Manager; Jennifer Bennerotte,
Communications Director; Ryan Browning, I.T. Director; Video Production Coordinator Scott Denfeld; and Executive
Assistant Jennifer Garske.
Members of the public could listen to the meeting via Intercall or watch, listen and comment through Webex Events.
RECOGNITION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS BRINDLE AND FISCHER
City Manager Scott Neal explained the purpose of the meeting was to hold a virtual celebration honoring outgoing
Council Members Brindle and Fischer. Earlier in the day, he visited their homes to present them with plaques, small
cakes and City of Edina blankets.
A video was shown highlighting Council Member Fischer's work on the Council. Other members of the Council then
personally thanked him for his service, which began on the City Council in 2017. Time allowed two people from the
public to speak, so Ann Swenson and Lori Richman added a few words of thanks and congratulations.
A video was then shown highlighting Council Member Brindle's work on the Council. Other members of the Council
then personally thanked her for his service, which began on the City Council in 2009. Time allowed two more people
from the public to speak, so Bob Stewart and Carolyn Jackson added remarks.
ADJOURNMENT
Fischer moved to adjourn the meeting. Brindle seconded the motion. All members voted "aye;" motion carried.
Mayor Hovland adjourned the meeting at 6:41 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Jennifert ennerotte, Communications Director
Minutes approved by the Edina City Council Jan. 5, 2021. (--DocuSignedby:
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James B. Hovland, Mayor