Archive: July 2012
Plan Your Work – Work Your Plan Scott Neal, July 30, 2012 | Posted in Scott Neal
Scott Neal, July 30, 2012 | Posted in Scott Neal
Earlier this year Assistant City Manager Karen Kurt and I met with the City Council in a retreat setting on during a cold February weekend at the Braemar Clubhouse to talk about how we could improve the way we organize …
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We Appreciate the Offer, But Officers Will Ask For Help If Needed Jeff Long, July 27, 2012 | Posted in Police Blog
Jeff Long, July 27, 2012 | Posted in Police Blog
A couple of months ago, a friend of mine was riding along with one of our officers. He is going into law enforcement and used this experience to see the profession up close and personal. During his “ride along,” the …
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So Long Arrie Scott Neal, July 27, 2012 | Posted in Scott Neal
Scott Neal, July 27, 2012 | Posted in Scott Neal
I attended a retirement reception yesterday for outgoing Edina Chamber of Commerce President Arrie Larsen Manti. That’s her in the pink dress next to current Chamber Board chair Robb Gruman from Fairview Southdale Hospital. To describe Arrie as “outgoing” works …
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Who Will Neighborhood Associations Speak For? Jennifer Bennerotte, July 27, 2012 | Posted in Name Your Neighborhood
Jennifer Bennerotte, July 27, 2012 | Posted in Name Your Neighborhood
By Jennifer Janovy Nearly 200 residents filled out the neighborhood identification survey published in the April issue of About Town. A handful of survey respondents included comments expressing concerns about the City’s role in forming or supporting neighborhood associations. Some …
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Where’s My Wine? Steve Grausam, July 24, 2012 | Posted in Edina Liquor
Steve Grausam, July 24, 2012 | Posted in Edina Liquor
Over the past few weeks as I stopped between our three stores, I have noticed, as I’m sure you have also, that at any given time there are a handful or more items which are out of stock. The items …
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Stall Guarding Scott Neal, July 24, 2012 | Posted in Scott Neal
Scott Neal, July 24, 2012 | Posted in Scott Neal
I snapped this photo as I was driving into work today. Don’t worry. I was stopped. I was west bound on 50th Street about a block west of France Avenue. In order to see what I’m going to write about …
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Hornets Nest: Yes! Scott Neal, July 23, 2012 | Posted in Scott Neal
Scott Neal, July 23, 2012 | Posted in Scott Neal
At last week’s meeting, the City Council approved all the necessary actions to advance the Hornets Nest Project. Mary Jane Smetanka worte a brief piece about the project for this past Saturday’s Star Tribune. Here’s a link to her story: …
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Burglar Behind Bars Jeff Long, July 20, 2012 | Posted in Police Blog
Jeff Long, July 20, 2012 | Posted in Police Blog
This was a good week for the residents of Edina and citizens all over the metro area. Stewart Pesheck is behind bars for 9 ½ years. His name probably does not do much for you, but his crimes certainly will. …
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A Water Plant In A Garage Scott Neal, July 20, 2012 | Posted in Scott Neal
Scott Neal, July 20, 2012 | Posted in Scott Neal
The City recently added a new water plant to our municipal water treatment system. We call it Water Treatment Plant #6, or WTP6 for short. It is one of the most interesting construction projects I’ve ever been a part – …
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More Pickleball To Come! Donna Tilsner, July 18, 2012 | Posted in Park and Recreation
Donna Tilsner, July 18, 2012 | Posted in Park and Recreation
Edina Senior Center Director and I planned two pickleball clinics for Wednesday, July 11 at Garden Park. About 80 people came to learn about this sport that is quickly growing in popularity. It was great to see a cross section …
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