--- ## author: Douglas Shumway date: D:20251218154500Z --- ## City Council Work Session Meeting Agenda March 17, 2026, 5:30 PM Edina City Hall, Community Room, 4801 W. 50th St. ## Accessibility Support: The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing amplification, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. 1. Call to Order ## 2. Roll Call ## 3. Meeting Topics 3.1. State of the Utilities ## 3.2. Edina Liquor Operations Update 4. Adjournment

--- author: SAllison date: D:20260408074305-05'00' --- ## MINUTES ## OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL ## WORK SESSION ## COMMUNITY ROOM, CITY HALL ## TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026 ## 5:30 P.M. ## 1.0 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. ## 2.0 ROLL CALL Answering roll call were Members Agnew, Pierce, and Mayor Hovland. Members Jackson and Risser were absent. Staff in attendance: Scott Neal, City Manager; Chad Millner, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Ross Bintner, Engineering Services Manager; Nathan Kaderlik, Public Works Assistant Director- Utilities; Josh Wagner, Utilities; Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director; Michael McBride, ## General Manager-Liquor Operations; Kersten McManamon, Marketing Manager; Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications Director; Jake Miller, I.T. Specialist; and Sharon Allison, City Clerk. ## 3.0 MEETING TOPICS ## 3.1 STATE OF THE UTILITIES City Manager Neal introduced the State of the Utilities presentation as an educational overview of utility operations beyond typical budget discussions. Public Works Director/City Engineer Chad Millner introduced staff, and Engineering Services Manager Ross Bintner explained the presentation would focus on service levels, revenue trends, and capital investment timing. Bintner outlined the customer-focused approach to utilities, including service benefits, community engagement, and alignment with the City’s mission and values. He described system structure and emphasized utilities as foundational to modern life. He reviewed key trends impacting operations, including rising inflation and construction costs, increased regulatory requirements, flooding impacts, aging infrastructure, climate-related pressures, and declining winter water usage due to efficiency improvements. Bintner discussed strategies focused on improved data collection, monitoring customer usage, and balancing long-term operational risks. Utility rates were updated in 2022; however, revenue has declined since the pandemic due to usage variability influenced by weather patterns. Bintner noted that most sanitary sewer revenue is passed through to the MetCouncil and highlighted efforts to reduce inflow and infiltration. In response to Council questions, staff indicated they are not currently forecasting the replacement funding gap but are focused on revenue trends. Millner stated that capital priorities focus on lift stations, with remaining funds allocated as needed. Bintner identified areas requiring upgrades to meet modern standards, including increased pipe capacity for fire flow, noting that Lincoln/Londonderry, a known under-capacity area, were not included in the presentation. Bintner emphasized that higher rate increases do not necessarily result in higher revenue and highlighted upcoming capital cost pressures. Discussion included the challenge of timing infrastructure replacement with redevelopment and other opportunities and rising project costs. City Manager Neal noted that infrastruct…