HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-01-20 City Council Work Session MINUTES
OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
JANUARY 20, 2015
5:21 P.M.
Member Stewart made a motion seconded by Member Swenson to reconvene the work
session as an open meeting at 5:21 p.m.
Answering rollcall were Members Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson and Mayor Hovland.
Staff attending the meeting included: Lindy Crawford, City Management Fellow; Karen Kurt, Assistant
City Manager; Debra Mangen, City Clerk; Chad Millner, City Engineer; Scott Neal, City Manager; and
Bill Neuendorf, Economic Development Manager. Also attending was David Beurle consultant from
future iQ Partners.
EDINA VISION UPDATE
David Beurle led the Council through the Vision Edina Draft Community Engagement Report and
Draft Strategic Vision and Framework. The Council, Mr. Beurle and staff discussed data collected
including: the consensus points, the characteristics of the consensus, the perceived value and
importance of a vision, future vision implications, and how the data would be disseminated. The
proposed timeline was reviewed and direction given to staff for ensuring that the stakeholders who
attended the kick-off sessions for the visioning process were drawn into the public comment period.
The Council indicated a desire for a public open house during which feedback will be received in
addition to the various online and print methods of receiving comments.
There being no further business, Mayor Hovland adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra angel City Clerk
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, February 3, 2014
James B. ov and, Mayor