04-04-06 WSApril 4, 2006
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
AT CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, Apri14, 2006
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 8:10 pm at the conclusion of the regular City Council
meeting at City Hall. Council members present were Mayor Maxwell and Council members Rowan,
Thompson, Halverson, and Youakim. City personnel present were City Manager Rick Getschow.
Washington Avenue MSA Road Designation
The Council requested some information regarding the potential dedication of Washington Avenue
as a State Aid Road, based on information that had been provided in the Friday Update. City Manager
Getschow stated that this item would be on the next work session agenda prior to any action by the City
Council.
Hopkins-Edina Trail Plan
Council member Rowan stated that he was at a town meeting where the issue of the trail, 90 percent
of which goes through Edina and a very small portion goes through Hopkins on Blake Road, was discussed.
Several residents of Edina are opposed to the trail, which is adjacent to their properties in Edina. Even
though this affects a very small part of Hopkins and not necessarily any residential property in Hopkins, the
City Manager still would provide in the Update the information from the Edina meetings that have been
held previously.
Hop-A-Ride
Council member Youakim thanked staff for providing information on Hop-A-Ride. She discussed
the possibility of enhancing the program through discussions that would occur with the revision of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Eminent Domain Legislation
City Manager Getschow updated the Council on the current status of the Eminent Domain legislation
which had been passed in the Senate and was moving fairly quickly for potential passage this week in the
House.
Historical Society State of the City
City Manager Getschow and Council discussed their attendance at the Historical Society State of the
City on April 23.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Thompson, seconded by Halverson to adjourn the
meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 pm.
Rick Getschow, Secretary
April 4, 2006
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ATTEST:
Eugene J. axw ,Mayor