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City Council Work Session Oct. 15, 2024

Edina City CouncilWednesday, October 16, 2024
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Legislative platform preparation

State Legislative priorities

Federal legislative platform: Post office preservation

Sidewalk maintenance policy

Winter maintenance operations and equipment

Summer sidewalk inspection and repair program

Ada compliance for sidewalk and ped ramps

Budget and staffing analysis for future sidewalk buildout

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Notable Quotes (3)

none of those concerns are part of what we're going to propose... there's going to be some legislative change.

— Scott
Legislative platformAddressing concerns regarding sales tax and Tiff monies.

if the ordinance says that we require private residents to in to do a snow removal within 48 hours that we comply with that same condition.

— Brian
Sidewalk maintenance policyDiscussing the city's self-imposed standard for snow removal.

we didn't feel it was fair honestly to take on or or require a resident to take on ADA improvements.

— Derek
ADA complianceExplaining why the city takes responsibility for ADA ramp compliance.

People (7)

Julie D. KodoffMayor

Presiding over the City Council work session.

Sharon AllisonClerk

Calling roll and facilitating meeting procedures.

ScottCity Manager

Leading discussion on legislative platforms.

1 quote

“we're looking for your input on it now... any of this material we'd like to get it by November 15th.”

Discussing the deadline for legislative platform feedback.

BrianPublic Works Staff

Explaining sidewalk snow plowing operations and machine usage.

1 quote

“our snow plowing for our sidewalks are our worst level of service that we we were providing.”

Describing the 2018 assessment of sidewalk snow clearing.

DerekSidewalk Inspector

Discussing summer maintenance, trip hazards, and ADA compliance.

1 quote

“anything over a half inch is recorded... when I get the grinding contractor set up he knows exactly where to go.”

Explaining the proactive inspection and repair process.

ChadCity Engineer

Providing financial analysis for future sidewalk maintenance options.

AndrewTransportation Planner

Discussing policy criteria for sidewalk maintenance, including transit routes and school access.

Places Mentioned

Centennial LakesHansen BoulevardBeard Avenue58th and 60th street areaCountry Club District50th and France District

Events & Meetings (1)

  • October 15, 2024 at 5:31 p.m.
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