HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-03 Work Session Meeting MinutesMINUTES
OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
COMMUNITY ROOM, CITY HALL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 5: I I p.m.
ROLL CALL
Answering rollcall were Members Agnew, Pierce (arrived at 5:1 9 p.m.), Jackson (arrived at 5:14 p.m.) Risser,
and Mayor Hovland.
Absent: None
Staff in attendance: Scott Neal, City Manager; Ari Lenz, Assistant City Manager; Emily Dalrymple, Assistant
City Planner; Amy Murray, Risk & Safety Manager; Todd Milburn, Chief of Police; Perry Vetter, Parks &
Recreation Director; Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor; and Kari Sinning, Deputy City Clerk.
Others in attendance: Attorney Joe Flynn; HPC Members: Chair Jane Lonnquist; Vice-Chair Thomas
Everson; Shawn Jarvinen; Hailey Brighter; Devon Nickels; Katie Pope; Brad Olson; ACC Members: Vice-
Chair Alana Zbaren; Jennifer Faeth; and Maxine Steinberg
CLOSED SESSION FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE REGARDING LITIGATION
Mayor Hovland asked for a motion to move the meeting into a Closed Session for the purpose of attorney-
client privilege regarding recent litigation against the City per Minn. Stat. I 3D.05 Subd. 3 (b).
Motion by Member Agnew, seconded by Member Risser, to move into a Closed Session as
allowed under Mn Stat. 13D.05 Subd 3 (b) for attorney-client privilege to discuss Kyle Robert
Moore vs. City of Edina et al. Motion carried.
Attorney Joe Flynn updated the City Council on the Kyle Robert Moore vs City of Edina et al litigation.
Motion by Member Agnew, seconded by Member Pierce, to move back into Open Session.
Motion carried.
JOINT MEETING: HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION(HPC)
HPC Chair Lonnquist gave an overview of the activities undertaken by the HPC this past year and noted
that they had reviewed 7 Certificate of Appropriateness and I amendment to a Certificate of
Appropriateness. She explained that they had not had anyone approach them regarding any new heritage
landmarks this year. She reviewed the winner of the Preservation Award and reviewed the launch of the
Century Homes website which has had a good response. She explained that they were planning to do
outreach for their ordinance change and noted that work would also roll in 2025 because the process was
quite involved.
The Council asked questions and discussed the proposed escrow fee; expected frequency of use; Certificate
of Appropriateness permit; how the escrow fees would be calculated; proposed escrow fee amounts; the
upcoming Planning Commission Public Hearing; and ways to see the Century Homes.
Mayor Hovland thanked the members of Heritage Preservation Commission for serving in this capacity for
the good of the City.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hovland adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
aron Allison, City Clerk
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, September I 7, 2024.
Minutes/Edina City Council Work Session/September 3, 2024
JOINT MEETING: ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION(ACC)
Arts and Culture Commission Vice-Chair Alana Zbaren outlined the main four initiatives of the ACC, shared
details from their 2024 Work Plan, and reviewed their goal to build a vibrant community through support
of arts and culture.
ACC Commissioner Faeth gave a brief overview of the first year of the Edina Art Grant Program which they
felt had been a success. She reviewed the application and scoring process and noted that they awarded 7
grants.
The Council asked questions and discussed their appreciation that the grants had benefited emerging artists;
the wide range of art that was 'lifted up' through this program; whether grant recipients will be able to
reapply in subsequent years; the encouragement student musicians received by being able to get a small
payment for performing; the chalk on 50th; Fall Into the Arts Festival participation; public art sponsorship
opportunities; preservation of existing public art; appreciation for the student commissioners and their
enthusiasm; the possible partnership with Hennepin County on the Art Center; and the potential growth of
the art grant program.
amen B. Hovland, Mayor
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