City Council Meeting July 16, 2024
Community comment
Consent agenda items
Traffic safety report
Wooddale Avenue Bridge memorandum of agreement
Recognition of Edina High School pep band
Recognition of individual state golf champion Torger Ohe
Introduction of Thomas Brooks (Enterprise Equity and Inclusion)
Introduction of Zoe Johnson (City Management Fellow)
Acceptance of city donations (Resolution 2024-48)
Award of sale of general obligation bonds
Full Document Analysis
Votes (5)
Approval of the agenda
Moved by Jackson · Seconded by A
Approval of the balance of items on the consent agenda
Moved by Jackson · Seconded by Pierce
Adoption of the traffic safety report (6h)
Moved by Jackson · Seconded by Pierce
Approval of the memorandum of agreement for the Wooddale Avenue Bridge (6n)
Moved by Risser · Seconded by Pierce
Adoption of Resolution 2024-48
Moved by Pierce · Seconded by Jackson
Notable Quotes (3)
There should be required notification of neighboring school districts if Idina had students... this is only fair.
If you build it they will come.
That high credit rating leads to lower interest rates in the best most flexible terms of financing that the city can muster.
People (5)
Janie WestonResidentRaised concerns about school district notification for developments.
1 quote
Raised concerns about school district notification for developments.
“There should be required notification of neighboring school districts if Idina had students... this is only fair.”
Advocating for policy change on school district notification.
Bill HayResidentProvided feedback on Grandview district and requested park development.
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Provided feedback on Grandview district and requested park development.
“I would suggest that you give your Park and Recreation Department the task of transforming this into a beautiful little pocket park.”
Proposing a use for the former public works site.
Andy RoerBand DirectorPresented the story of the EHS pep band.
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Presented the story of the EHS pep band.
“The pet band has accompanied both the boys and the girls hockey team and were undefeated at the Excel Center.”
Describing the band's season success.
Torger OheStudentState high school golf champion.
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State high school golf champion.
“I'm just really happy and proud to be a Hornet and be able to win for us individually.”
Reflecting on his state championship win.
Nick AnhutFinancial AdvisorRepresenting Ellers and Associates regarding bond sales.
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Representing Ellers and Associates regarding bond sales.
“The city authorized the placement of 32 million of General obligation bonds that were intended to fund a variety of different projects.”
Explaining the purpose of the bond issue.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- July 16, 2024: City Council meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Acceptance of donations to the city.