Rental Property Support Funding Available

Emergency funding is now available to support owners of affordable rental housing in Hennepin and Dakota counties. To help cover costs of unpaid rent, rental property owners can apply for housing assistance funds on behalf of tenants who have been financi...

Ayomide Ayelomi

What does Black History Month mean to you?

Black History Month is a month for me to celebrate being Black and show my pride. It is also a month where we can highlight the works and incredible things that Black people have done for this country. It is a mon...

Bintia and Yalihan Camara

Bintia Camara

Normandale, Grade 4, Age 10

Black History Month is about celebrating our Black culture, and freedom from slavery. One of my favorite parts of Black history month is at my school, it is the only time all books put out about Black stories to rea...

Carla Vernón

Shining a light on a Hidden Figure – Dr. Cynthia Bowman Vernón

By Carla Vernón

The way we honor Black History Month makes many of those milestones seem like they happened million years ago. It is common to portray the histori...

Elena Brito Sifferlin

Black History Month is a good time to reflect on the contributions made by Black Americans for our country and community in order to work towards a more inclusive community for the entire year, every year. While serving on a working group of the Edina Rac...

Ellen Fenster-Gharib

I am writing to celebrate some young people in our community in honor of Black History Month!

I am a lifelong Minneapolis resident and am relatively new to the Edina Community. Like many others I was rocked when George Floyd was murdered last summer. I was...

Erica Allenburg

What’s In A Name?

Black History is American History. And American History is Black History. Those two things cannot be disentangled, nor should they. I always welcome Black History month, but I hope we get to a point in time when we are teaching ...

James Pierce

Growing up, I took a lot for granted. While there certainly was racism and bigotry present throughout my hometown of Montgomery, AL, I didn’t realize how special my neighborhood actually was. I grew up in a community where everyone looked like me. All of ...

Kaitlyn and Stephanie Pierce

Kaitlyn Pierce, 9 years old

Black History Month is important because…

I think that Black History Month is important because most stories about our history are told by white people and about white people. Black people like me deserve their own sto...

Koket Dhuguma

What does Black History Month mean to you?

Black History Month is essentially the only time during the year people feel almost obligated to listen to Black voices and make an effort to make space for Blackness. I love that there is that spotlight on Black ...

League of Women Voters Edina

In 2020 the League of Women Voters celebrated its Centennial, with the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and the establishment of the League. Our centennial has been a time to honor the women who came before us and how far women have come but also t...

Nathan and Nico Gotte

Nathan Gotte, 10 years old

Black History Month

I think that Black history month is a time to celebrate, look back, and recognize all the great things African-Americans have achieved, and done to make a difference. There are several examples of this like: Ma...

Nina and Trisha London

Nina London, 9 years old

To me, Black History Month means celebrating my best friend and her family. It also means celebrating all of the ancestors that came before them.

Trisha London

To me, Black History Month is a call for reflection and acknowledgment; r...

Scott Neal

At the request of former City Management Fellow Chanté Mitchell, Edina City Manager Scott Neal wrote this essay for the Black History Month celebration of Emerging Local Government Leaders.

I created the Edina City Management F...

Sofia Lambert

To me, Black History Month means celebrating important Black people who helped our society become what it is today and especially to end segregation.  We celebrate so many people during this month, including Rosa Parks, George Washington Carver, ...

Zara Hernandez

This is What Black History Month Means to Me! 

Black History Month is a celebration of Black people like: Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Bessie Colman, George Washington Carver and Thurgood Marshall and more. I know about Harr...

Schedule Re-Roof Inspections

You can email the ice and water photos along with a photo of the completed roof with no snow to Inspections@edinamn.gov.

Please, one email per permit and make sure the permit number is in the subject line. By emailing us, you will get on our roof inspectio...

2021 Quality of Life Survey is Underway

Edina, Minn., April 15, 2021 – The City of Edina’s 2021 Quality of Life Survey is underway.

The City contracted with Polco (NRC) to develop a six-page survey. The survey includes questions about quality of life in Edina, local policies ...

Board of Appeal & Equalization to Meet April 21

Edina, Minn., April 12, 2021 – The City of Edina’s Board of Appeal & Equalization will meet virtually 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 21.

Each year, property owners are mailed value notices informing them of the values placed on their pr...

Edina City Council to Meet Tuesday, April 20

Edina, Minn., April 15, 2021 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, April 20.

The Council will hold a closed session at 5:30 p.m. to discuss public safety. The regular City Council meeting will begin a...

Annual Salary Posting

Minnesota Statue 471.701 requires that “a city or county with a population of more than 15,000 must annually notify its residents of the positions and base salaries of its three highest-paid employees.” For the City of Edina, titles an...

Access to Edina City Hall Restricted April 13

Edina, Minn., April 13, 2021 – There will be no curfew in Edina Tuesday, April 13. However, in an abundance of caution, access to Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St., will be restricted.

Eden Avenue from West 50th Street to Grange Road will be clos...

Curfew in Effect 7 p.m. April 12 through 6 a.m. April 13

Edina, Minn., April 12, 2021 – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has issued a curfew for Hennepin, Anoka and Ramsey counties from 7 p.m. Monday, April 12 (tonight) to 6 a.m. Tuesday, April 13. Anyone traveling to or from work is exempt from the curfew.

Cit...

Spring Hydrant Flushing Begins April 12

Edina, Minn., April 9, 2021 – The City of Edina’s spring hydrant flushing program will begin Monday, April 12, and is scheduled to conclude in approximately three weeks.

This program is necessary to clean the watermains and minimize the...

Planning Commission to Hold Electronic Meeting April 14

Edina, Minn., April 8, 2021 – The Edina Planning Commission will hold an electronic meeting next week.

The Planning Commission meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 14. Members of the public can watch the meeting live:

• ...

Get a Free Tree and Compost for Your Edina Yard

Edina, Minn., March 29, 2021 – The City of Edina is giving away a tree seedling, along with a bag of compost to help it grow, to Edina residents who promise to plant the tree at their Edina home. 

The City has 1,000 seedlings and bags of compost t...

Edina City Council to Meet Tuesday, April 6

Edina, Minn., April 1, 2021 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, April 6. 

At its 5:30 p.m. work session, the City Council will meet jointly with the Planning Commission and Heritage Preserva...

Register Now for the Step To It Challenge

Edina, Minn., March 26, 2021 – Take on the Step To It Challenge, a free four-week physical activity challenge and friendly competition among local communities.

This is Edina’s third year competing in the challenge in which residents, sc...

Residents Encouraged to Complete Survey for Climate Action Plan

Edina, Minn., March 24, 2021 – Edina residents are encouraged to complete a short survey to share how they experience nature in Edina and any concerns they have for the future. The survey is one of the first steps in the City’s develop...

Police Seek Assistance in Locating Missing Man

Edina, Minn., March 25, 2021— The Edina Police Department is asking for assistance from the public to locate a missing person. 

Jackie Rahm Little, age 34, was last heard from by family members via phone on Friday, March 19. Subsequent efforts to ...

‘Images of Edina’ Photo Contest Entry Period Starts April 15

Edina, Minn., March 16, 2021 – Every photo has a story to tell. The City of Edina and Edina Magazine invite those who live, work or go to school in Edina to submit their best photos that tell Edina’s story in the 18th-annual &ldquo...

Public Hearing on Draft Parking Ordinances Begins March 19

Edina, Minn., March 19, 2021 – Starting Friday, March 19, members of the Edina community have the chance to weigh in on proposed changes to local parking ordinances.

In 2020, the Edina City Council requested the Planning Commission evaluate the ...

Edina City Council to Meet Tuesday, March 16

Edina, Minn., March 12, 2021 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, March 16. 

At its 5:30 p.m. work session, the City Council will discuss a Sustainable Building Policy and preliminary staff r...

City Seeks Nominations for Annual Mayor’s Commendations

Edina, Minn., March 10, 2021 – The City of Edina seeks nominations for the annual Mayor’s Commendations, given to those who have volunteered their time and effort to make significant contributions to the community.

Awards are given in t...

Nominations Now Open for Edina Heritage Award

Edina, Minn., March 9, 2021 – The nomination period for the Edina Heritage Award is now open. Each year, the award is given by the Edina Heritage Preservation Commission to a local business, person or neighborhood for a commitment to preserving,...

$1,000 Reward Offered in Speedway Robbery

Edina, Minn., March 10, 2021— The Edina Crime Prevention Fund is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and charging of the people responsible for a recent robbery at Speedway, 5401 France Ave. S.

At 7:08 p.m. Thursday, Fe...

Spring Load Restrictions Go into Effect March 4

Edina, Minn., March 2, 2021 – Spring load restrictions in Edina go into effect 12:01 a.m. Thursday, March 4, the same day they take effect across the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area.

Weight restrictions are implemented each spring to help preserv...

Planning Commission to Hold Electronic Meeting March 10

Edina, Minn., March 3, 2021 – The Edina Planning Commission will hold an electronic meeting next week.

The Planning Commission meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 10. Members of the public can watch the meeting live:

• ...

City Creates Housing Preservation Program

Edina, Minn., March 3, 2021 – The City of Edina has created a program to buy and preserve smaller single-family homes in the community.

“Edina residents have been calling for a preservation of the smaller, more affordable homes in the c...

Edina City Council to Meet Tuesday, March 2

Edina, Minn., Feb. 24, 2021 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, March 2. 

At its 5:30 p.m. work session, the City Council will discuss a recent utility rate study. Members of the public can ...

City of Edina Launches COVID-19 Vaccination Survey

Edina, Minn., Feb. 24, 2021 – Edina and communities around the country are in a new phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery: vaccinations. Local governments must ensure that residents have the information they need about how, when, where and...

Edina Police Swears In Newest Officer

Edina, Minn., Feb. 24, 2021 – The City of Edina’s Police Department welcomed its newest Police Officer on Tuesday, Feb. 23, as Travis Larson was sworn in during a ceremony at City Hall in front of his family. 

“I&...

Governor Walz Announces COVID-19 Community Vaccination Site at Mall of America

Release courtesy Office of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan

St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 24, 2021 – As part of the State of Minnesota’s COVID-19 Community Vaccination Program (CVP), Governor Tim Walz announced a new community vaccination site to...

Planning Commission to Hold Electronic Meeting Feb. 24

Edina, Minn., Feb. 19, 2021 – The Edina Planning Commission will hold an electronic meeting next week.

The Planning Commission meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24. Members of the public can watch the meeting live:

• Edina TV (Comcast Cha...

State Launches New Tool to Connect All Minnesotans to COVID-19 Vaccines

ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 18, 2021 — Today, Governor Tim Walz announced the launch of the Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector, a tool that helps all Minnesotans find out when, where, and how to get their COVID-19 vaccine. The Vaccine Connector is t...

Fire Chief Tom Schmitz to Retire Feb. 19

Edina, Minn., Feb. 11, 2021 – After 25 years serving the City of Edina, Fire Chief Tom Schmitz is retiring from his position this month. Schmitz began as Fire Chief in February 2014, capping a distinguished career in the fire service the cities ...

City Seeks Volunteers for Communications Feedback Group

Edina, Minn., Feb. 10, 2021 – The City of Edina seeks more volunteers for a group that provides regular feedback on its communications.

Goals of the group, formed in 2018, are to foster a culture of two-way communication with residents and ensure...

Edina City Council to Meet Wednesday, Feb. 17

Edina, Minn., Feb. 17, 2021 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Wednesday, Feb. 17. 

At its 5:30 p.m. work session, the City Council will discuss its use of task forces and begin preparations for an ...

Edinborough Park Reopens PlayPark

Edina, Minn., Feb. 12, 2021 – After being closed to help slow the spread of COVID-19, the City of Edina has reopened the Edinborough Park PlayPark, 7700 York Ave S. Reservations for a two-hour timeslot can be made online at Edinamn.maxgalaxy.net...

‘Town Talks’ Continue With Discussion on Organics Recycling

Edina, Minn., Jan. 28, 2021 – Organics Recycling Coordinator Twila Singh will continue the City of Edina’s “Town Talks” with a virtual discussion about organics recycling from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 3. &nb...

Mayor, Edina Public Schools Superintendent to Present State of the City Feb. 25

Edina, Minn., Feb. 1, 2021 – Edina Mayor James B. Hovland and Edina Public Schools Superintendent John Schultz will present the “2021 State of the Community” Thursday, Feb. 25. The pair will speak about Edina’s resp...

Edina Parks & Recreation Ready for Activity Registration

Edina, Minn., Feb. 5, 2021 – Online registration for the City of Edina’s spring and summer parks and recreation activities begins noon Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Edinamn.maxgalaxy.net for Edina residents. Registration for those who live outside Edina begins n...

Nominations Open for Edina Police Officer of the Year

Edina, Minn., Feb. 4, 2021 – The Edina Crime Prevention Fund is accepting nominations for the 2020 Mike Siitari Officer of the Year Award.

The Crime Prevention Fund recognizes an Edina Police Officer each year who has gone above and beyond the ca...

Arts & Culture Commission Seeks Submissions for Virtual Art Gallery

Edina, Minn., Jan. 27, 2021 – The City of Edina’s Arts & Culture Commission seeks submissions for the themed public virtual art gallery “From Struggling to Healing: A Continuum,” an exhibition exploring how our ...

Planning Commission to Hold Electronic Meeting Feb. 10

Edina, Minn., Feb. 2, 2021 – The Edina Planning Commission will hold an electronic meeting next week.

The Planning Commission meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10. Members of the public can watch the meeting live:

• Edina TV (Comcast Chan...

Edina Mayor, Rotary Club Challenge Residents to 2,021 Acts of Kindness

Edina, Minn., Jan. 27, 2021 – Mayor Jim Hovland and the Rotary Club of Edina challenge residents to complete 2,021 acts of kindness.

During this difficult time, it is more important than ever to support one another and give back to our community. For this ...

Edina City Council to Meet Tuesday, Feb. 2

Edina, Minn., Jan. 28, 2021 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, Feb. 2. 

The City Council will first meet at 5:30 p.m. in a closed session to complete the City Manager’s annual per...

Kitchen Fire in Edina Condominium Injures One

Edina, Minn., Jan. 25, 2021 – At 3:03 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, the Edina Fire Department responded to a call of a fire in the 4100 block of Parklawn Drive. The fire, located in a second-floor unit of the condominium building, started in the kitchen ...

Edina Parks & Recreation Hosting Best in Snow Contest

Edina, Minn., Jan. 21, 2020 – The City of Edina’s Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a “Best in Snow” contest to encourage residents to make the most of winter and showcase their best snow creatio...

Planning Commission to Hold Electronic Meeting Jan. 27

Edina, Minn., Jan. 20, 2021 – The Edina Planning Commission will hold an electronic meeting next week.

The Planning Commission meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27. Members of the public can watch the meeting live:

• Edina TV (Comcast Channels 813 ...

Edina City Council to Hold Special Meeting to Discuss Citywide Masking Policy

Edina, Minn., June 26, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold a special meeting 4 p.m. Monday, June 29, to discuss legal strategy and a possible citywide masking policy.

The City Council will start with a closed session to discuss legal strategy...

Board of Appeal & Equalization to Meet April 21

Edina, Minn., April 12, 2021 – The City of Edina’s Board of Appeal & Equalization will meet virtually 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 21.

Each year, property owners are mailed value notices informing them of the values placed on their properties. Edina prop...

Edina City Council to Meet Tuesday, April 20

Edina, Minn., April 15, 2021 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, April 20.

The Council will hold a closed session at 5:30 p.m. to discuss public safety. The regular City Council meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Me...

Planning Commission to Hold Electronic Meeting April 14

Edina, Minn., April 8, 2021 – The Edina Planning Commission will hold an electronic meeting next week.

The Planning Commission meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 14. Members of the public can watch the meeting live:

•   &nbs...

Edina City Council to Meet Tuesday, April 6

Edina, Minn., April 1, 2021 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, April 6. 

At its 5:30 p.m. work session, the City Council will meet jointly with the Planning Commission and Heritage Preservation Commi...

Edina City Council to Meet Tuesday, March 16

Edina, Minn., March 12, 2021 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, March 16. 

At its 5:30 p.m. work session, the City Council will discuss a Sustainable Building Policy and preliminary staff recommendat...

Planning Commission to Hold Electronic Meeting March 10

Edina, Minn., March 3, 2021 – The Edina Planning Commission will hold an electronic meeting next week.

The Planning Commission meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 10. Members of the public can watch the meeting live:

•   &nbs...

Edina City Council to Meet Tuesday, March 2

Edina, Minn., Feb. 24, 2021 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, March 2. 

At its 5:30 p.m. work session, the City Council will discuss a recent utility rate study. Members of the public can listen to ...

City of Edina Launches COVID-19 Vaccination Survey

Edina, Minn., Feb. 24, 2021 – Edina and communities around the country are in a new phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery: vaccinations. Local governments must ensure that residents have the information they need about how, when, where and why they ...

Governor Walz Announces COVID-19 Community Vaccination Site at Mall of America

Release courtesy Office of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan

St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 24, 2021 – As part of the State of Minnesota’s COVID-19 Community Vaccination Program (CVP), Governor Tim Walz announced a new community vaccination site to...

Planning Commission to Hold Electronic Meeting Feb. 24

Edina, Minn., Feb. 19, 2021 – The Edina Planning Commission will hold an electronic meeting next week.

The Planning Commission meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24. Members of the public can watch the meeting live:

• Edina TV (Comcast Channels 813 ...

State Launches New Tool to Connect All Minnesotans to COVID-19 Vaccines

ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 18, 2021 — Today, Governor Tim Walz announced the launch of the Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector, a tool that helps all Minnesotans find out when, where, and how to get their COVID-19 vaccine. The Vaccine Connector is t...

Edina City Council to Meet Wednesday, Feb. 17

Edina, Minn., Feb. 17, 2021 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Wednesday, Feb. 17. 

At its 5:30 p.m. work session, the City Council will discuss its use of task forces and begin preparations for an upcoming r...

Edinborough Park Reopens PlayPark

Edina, Minn., Feb. 12, 2021 – After being closed to help slow the spread of COVID-19, the City of Edina has reopened the Edinborough Park PlayPark, 7700 York Ave S. Reservations for a two-hour timeslot can be made online at Edinamn.maxgalaxy.net.

The PlayP...

Planning Commission to Hold Electronic Meeting Feb. 10

Edina, Minn., Feb. 2, 2021 – The Edina Planning Commission will hold an electronic meeting next week.

The Planning Commission meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10. Members of the public can watch the meeting live:

• Edina TV (Comcast Channels 813 o...

Edina Mayor, Rotary Club Challenge Residents to 2,021 Acts of Kindness

Edina, Minn., Jan. 27, 2021 – Mayor Jim Hovland and the Rotary Club of Edina challenge residents to complete 2,021 acts of kindness.

During this difficult time, it is more important than ever to support one another and give back to our community....

Edina City Council to Meet Tuesday, Feb. 2

Edina, Minn., Jan. 28, 2021 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, Feb. 2. 

The City Council will first meet at 5:30 p.m. in a closed session to complete the City Manager’s annual performance review.

The ...

Edina City Council to Hold Special Meeting to Discuss Citywide Masking Policy

Edina, Minn., June 26, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold a special meeting 4 p.m. Monday, June 29, to discuss legal strategy and a possible citywide masking policy.

The City Council will start with a closed session to discuss legal strategy...

Ad for Bids: ENG21003 Grandview District Improvements: Ramp, Lighting, and Signage Improvements

CITY OF EDINA – PUBLIC WORKS

7450 METRO BOULEVARD

EDINA, MINNESOTA

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

GRANDVIEW DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS

RAMP, LIGHTING, AND SIGNAGE IMPROVEMENTS

EDINA IMPROVEMENT NO. ENG21003

BIDS CLOSE May 10, 2021

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Ad for Bids: ENG21004 Eden Avenue and Brookside Avenue Improvements

CITY OF EDINA

4801 W. 50TH STREET

EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424

HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

EDEN AVENUE AND BROOKSIDE AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS

CONTRACT NO. ENG-21004

BIDS CLOSE MAY 10, 2021 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that electronic prop...

Amendment to City Code regarding off-street parking regulations, 4/28/21 Planning Commission

THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION will meet virtually on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at 7:00 PM, and will at said time and place to consider the following:

The City of Edina is considering an amendment to City Code Chapter 36 Division 3 Section 36-131...

4917 Eden Ave (Perkins) Public Hearing at Planning Commission and City Council

A Rezoning from PCD-1 and APD to PUD at 4917 Eden Avenue at 4917 Eden Ave., Perkins Site. Share your thoughts and opinions on the project!

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:            

RE...

Appeal of an administrative decision at 5709 Woodland Ln. at April 28, 2021 Planning Commission

An appeal of an administrative decision. Share your thoughts and opinions on the project!

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:            

Lot 3, Colonial Grove 3^rd Addition, Sectio...

4248 Alden Drive Variance at April 28, 2021 Planning Commission

A 6.3-foot front yard setback variance to the required front yard setback along Morningside Road for a new home at 4248 Alden Drive. Share your thoughts and opinions on the project!

 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:    &a...

5312 Halifax Ave. Variance at April 28, 2021 Planning Commission

A variance for no basement as required by zoning ordinance for new home construction at 5312 Halifax Ave. Share your thoughts and opinions on the project!

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:        &nb...

Ad for Bids: FC20-17 Braemar Ice Arena Roof Repair Project

CITY OF EDINA

4801 W. 50TH STREET

EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424

HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

BRAEMAR ICE ARENA ROOF REPAIR PROJECT

CONTRACT FC20-17

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that electronic proposals will be received online only, until 2:00 ...

Ad for Bids: ENG 21-1: Creek Knoll A&B Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction

CITY OF EDINA

4801 W. 50TH STREET

EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424

HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA

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CREEK KNOLL A&B

NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION

CONTRACT NO. ENG 21-1

IMPROVEMENT NOS. BA-459, STS-460, WM-593, SS-525, S-169

BIDS CLOSE APRIL 22, 20...

Electronic Board of Appeal & Equalization Meeting on April 21, 2021

ASSESSMENT NOTICE IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS

THIS MAY AFFECT YOUR 2022 PROPERTY TAXES.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Appeal and Equalization for the City Of Edina will meet virtually on Wednesday, April 21, 2021...

Electronic Board of Appeal & Equalization Reconvened Meeting on May 5, 2021

The purpose of this meeting is for the Board of Appeal and Equalization to take actions on the matters presented at the April 21 meeting. The meeting will be streamed live on the City’s YouTube channel, YouTube.com/EdinaTV or you can listen to t...

TIF: What Is It and How Does It Work?

In the past few years, the City of Edina has
experienced redevelopment at a pace not seen for nearly five decades. The City has used Tax-Increment Financing (TIF) on just six of more than50 large-scale construction projects in those years.
Most people...

Using TIF Benefits Residents in Many Ways

Tax-increment financing (TIF) is a tool Edina has used sparingly over the past several decades to deliver long-term outcomes that benefit the general public. The public benefit from Edina’s use of TIF usually falls into four categories:

• Blight mi...

Tax-Increment Financing Helped Create Iconic Edina Spaces

Tax-increment financing (TIF) has been used
to help create some of Edina’s most iconicand beloved spaces. Without this financing
tool, these projects likely never would havehappened in the way Edina residents and
visitors experience them ...

What TIF Can and Can’t Pay For

Why doesn’t the City of Edina use tax-increment financing (TIF) for more parks, road improvements, a community center or other resident wishes?

That’s a question City staff members hear from residents. The answer is quite simple: The la...