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City Council Work Session April 16, 2025

Edina City CouncilThursday, April 17, 2025
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Continuation of franchise fee discussion

Evaluation of flat fee versus percentage-based fee models

Proposed $1.3 million revenue increase for street reconstruction

Legislative update from state capital

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Notable Quotes (3)

I'd like to have a decision to emanate from all five council members not three of us.

— Mayor Hublin
Decision-making procedureRefusing to force a decision on fee models during a session with absences.

We would pass our ordinances, submit them to the utilities who would then have to go through a regulatory process with the public utilities commission.

— Marissa
Fee model implementationDescribing the timeline and regulatory steps for implementing new franchise fees.

If we do that 4% flat or 4% fee model here's where we the estimated number we generate per month and the change from today.

— Chad
Franchise fee revenueComparing revenue impacts of the proposed 4% percentage-based model.

People (8)

Sharon AllisonClerk

Called the roll for the meeting.

AgnuCouncil Member

Present at the meeting.

RisserCouncil Member

Present at the meeting.

HublinMayor

Presided over the meeting.

1 quote

“I'd like to have a decision to emanate from all five council members not three of us.”

Discussing the need for full council participation before deciding on fee models.

Katie Measelian KramerSenate

Working for the city at the state capital.

ChadStaff

Provided background on franchise fees and funding models.

MarissaStaff

Explained utility and PUC regulatory processes.

ScottStaff

Discussed historical background of PAX and CASS funding.

Places Mentioned

EdinaState CapitolBrooklyn ParkPlymouthMinnetonkaHopkinsMinneapolisBloomington

Events & Meetings (2)

  • April 16, 2025, 5:30 p.m. - City Council Work Session
  • May 6, 2025 - Scheduled follow-up discussion at open council meeting
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