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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 3, 2023
7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. then shared the procedure for public hearing and
community comment.
II. ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Members Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland.
Absent: None.
II.A. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE
Clerk Allison administered oaths of office to Members Agnew and Risser.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED AS PRESENTED
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to approve the meeting agenda
as presented.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
V. COMMUNITY COMMENT
David Frenkel, 4510 Lakeview Drive, spoke about the need for increased fire department support through
mutual aid and asked why Minneapolis was not used, especially in northeast Edina where more coverage was
needed. He shared concerns about the location of the proposed new fire station not being sufficient and
the need to utilize Minneapolis for mutual aid calls.
V.A. CITY MANAGER’S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS
Manager Neal responded to Community Comments at the last meeting.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED AS AMENDED
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving the consent agenda
as amended, removing Items VI.A., Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 20, 2022 and
VI.B, Claims for payment for Check Register Claims Pre-List dated December 16, 2022,
totaling $1,415,373.99 and dated December 23, 2022, totaling $2,411,670.68:
VI.A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 20, 2022
VI.B. Claims for payment for Check Register Claims Pre-List dated December 16, 2022,
totaling $1,415,373.99 and dated December 23, 2022, totaling $2,411,670.68
VI.C. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-01; Designating Official Newspaper for 2023
VI.D. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-02; Signatory Resolution
VI.E. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-03; Designating Official Depositories
VI.F. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-04; Designation of Director and Alternate Director of
LOGIS
VI.G. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-05; Designation of Director and Alternate Director of
Suburban Rate Authority
VI.H. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-06; Authorizing Facsimile Signatures by Public Officials
VI.I. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-09; Approving Mayor’s Appointment of the Commissioners
of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority for the City of Edina
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VI.J. Annual Appointment of Assistant Weed Inspector
VI.K. Request for Purchase; awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Change Order
#1 Mill Pond Aquatic Vegetation Management Site Visits, Lakes Aquatic Weed
Removal, $19,690.00
VI.L. Approve Out-of-State Travel for Mayor Hovland
VI.M. Accept Traffic Safety Report of November 29, 2022
Rollcall:
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
VI.A. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 2022 – APPROVED
Member Risser noted as she was not on Council at the time and she would be abstaining from approving
the December 20, 2022, meeting minutes.
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving the minutes of
December 20, 2022, as presented.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Hovland
Abstain: Agnew, Risser
Motion carried.
VI.B. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT FOR CHECK REGISTER CLAIMS PRE-LIST DATED DECEMBER
16, 2022, TOTALING $1,415,373.99 AND DATED DECEMBER 23, 2022, TOTALING
$2,411,670.68 – APPROVED
Member Risser stated she had not yet been trained regarding payment of claims and would be abstaining
from approval of the payment of claims.
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving the payment of
claims as presented.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Hovland
Abstain: Agnew, Risser
Motion carried.
VII. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
VII.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-08; ACCEPTED DONATIONS – ADOPTED
Member Pierce introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2023-08 accepting
donations. Member Jackson seconded the motion.
Roll call:
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
VII.B. ACTING MAYOR – APPOINTED
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, to appoint Member Pierce as
Acting Mayor.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
VII.C. MEMBERS TO SCHOOL CITY PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE – APPOINTED
Manager Neal reviewed the mission and work of the School City Partnership Committee.
The Council asked questions and provided feedback.
Minutes/Edina City Council/January 3, 2023
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Member Pierce made a motion, seconded by Member Risser, to appoint Member Jackson and
Mayor Hovland to the School City Partnership Committee.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
VII.D. SOUTHWEST CABLE COMMISSION BOARD – APPOINTED
Mr. Neal reviewed the mission and work of the Southwest Cable Commission Board.
The Council asked questions and provided feedback.
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to appoint Member Agnew to
the Southwest Cable Commission Board.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
VII.E. BOARD OF THE I-494 CORRIDOR COMMISSION – APPOINTED
Mr. Neal reviewed the mission and work of the I-494 Corridor Commission.
The Council asked questions and provided feedback.
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Risser, to appoint Member Pierce to
the Board of the I-494 Corridor Commission.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
VII.F. I-494; AIRPORT TO HIGHWAY 169 PROJECT ADVISORY COMMITTEE – APPOINTED
Manager Neal reviewed the mission and tasks of the I-494 Airport to Highway 169 Project Advisory
Committee.
The Council asked questions and provided feedback.
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, to appoint Members Pierce
and Risser to the I-404 Airport to Highway 169 Project Advisory Committee.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
VII.G. SKETCH PLAN REVIEW FOR 5201 GRANDVIEW LANE – CONTINUED TO JANUARY 17,
2023
Member Agnew made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, to continue sketch plan review
for 5201 Grandview Lane to the January 17, 2023, meeting.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
VIII. COMMISSION CORRESPONDENCE (MINUTES AND ADVISORY COMMUNICATION) -
Received
1. ADVISORY COMMUNICATION: 2023 QUALITY OF LIFE SURVEY QUESTION 31
2. MINUTES: TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, NOVEMBER 17, 2022
IX. MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Received
Sharo C rk y
ame B. Hovlan•, ayor
Minutes/Edina City Council/January 3, 2023
X. MAYOR AND COUNCIL. COMMENTS — Received
X.A. MAYOR'S REPORT ON US HEARTLAND CHINA EVENT
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Member Risser made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, to adjourn the meeting at 7:58
p.m.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, January 17, 2023.
Video Copy of the January 3, 2023, meeting available.
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