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City Council Work Session Sept. 3, 2024

Edina City CouncilWednesday, September 4, 2024
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Closed session regarding Kyle Robert Moore vs. City of Edina litigation

Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) 2024 work plan update

Proposed escrow fee policy for Country Club District COAs

Century Homes project update

Arts and Culture Commission (ACC) 2024 work plan update

Edina Art Grant program outcomes and 2024 pilot success

Public art opportunities for new city facilities

Fall into the Arts festival participation

Partnership possibilities with the county regarding the Art Center

Full Document Analysis

Votes (2)

Move into closed session to discuss Kyle Robert Moore versus city of Edina litigation

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Unnamed Council Member · Seconded by Unnamed Council Member

Move back into open session

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Unnamed Council Member · Seconded by Unnamed Council Member

Notable Quotes (2)

If we're doing what we're saying we're doing we need to have some teeth in it... by following an escrow policy... we're able to just have a little bit of teeth.

— Jane List
Ordinance changes/Escrow feesDiscussing the enforcement mechanism for property maintenance.

Getting an official check for whatever the amount is I think you're right I think it's a huge encouragement to young musicians.

— Jen Faith
Edina Art Grant programReflecting on the impact of small grants on emerging student artists.

People (5)

Jim HovlandMayor

Leading the city council meeting and conducting the closed session motion.

Jane ListChair

Reporting on 2024 work plan, including COA reviews and the century homes project.

1 quote

“We just felt that in very extreme and rare cases... we would be speaking with staff and it was a lot of just grind with little result and so by following an escrow policy... we’re able to just have a little bit of teeth.”

Explaining the rationale for the new escrow fee requirement.

Alana ZaronVice Chair

Presenting the Arts and Culture Commission's 2024 work plan initiatives.

Jen FaithCommissioner

Managing the Edina Art Grant program implementation and evaluation.

1 quote

“Our first year of the Edina Art Grant program was a big success. We had 13 applications and we were able to select seven recipients within the $5,000 allotted.”

Summary of the inaugural art grant funding results.

Scott NealCity Manager

Facilitating council meeting and administrative support.

Places Mentioned

City of EdinaEdina City Hall Community RoomCountry Club District50th and FranceEdina Art CenterRosland ParkFick AuditoriumEdina Library

Events & Meetings (3)

  • City Council work session: September 3, 2024, 5:11 PM
  • Closed Session: September 3, 2024, 5:48 PM (conclusion)
  • HPC Planning Commission Public Hearing: September 17, 2024
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