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ELECTRONIC Special City Council Meeting scheduled for Jan. 30, 2021

The City Council will hold a special electronic meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30. The only item on the agenda will be the Local Option Sales Tax Resolution. The meeting will be broadcast on Edina TV (Comcast Channels 813 or 16), Facebook.com/EdinaMN an...

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 ...

2021 Residential Contractor Continuing Education Training

The 10,000 Lakes Chapter of ICC invites you to an online seminar for Residential Contractor Continuing Education Training taking place on March 4th, 2021.

See the 10,000 Lakes Chapter of ICC brochure for more information.

2021 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program

Notice is hereby given that the City of Edina in cooperation with Hennepin County, pursuant to Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, is holding a public hearing on March 2, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. via WebEx.

The public hearin...

Shepard of the Hills Conditional Use Permit Public Hearing

THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION will meet virtually on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 7:00 PM and  

THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL will meet virtually on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 7:00 PM, and will at said time and place to consider the following:

&nbs...

City Accepts Applications for Climate Action Plan Working Group

The City of Edina is accepting applications for a working group of the Energy & Environment Commission. The new working group will support the development of a Climate Action Plan.

The working group will be made up of seven residents, some of whom are ...

Edina City Council to Meet Wednesday, Jan. 20

Edina, Minn., Jan. 13, 2021 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Wednesday, Jan. 20. 

The City Council will start its work session at 5 p.m. in a closed session to discuss pending litigation. At 5:30 ...

Edina City Council to Meet Wednesday, Jan. 20

Edina, Minn., Jan. 13, 2021 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Wednesday, Jan. 20. 

The City Council will start its work session at 5 p.m. in a closed session to discuss pending litigation. At 5:30 p.m., Coun...

Vendors Can Apply to 2021 Farmers Market Starting Feb. 1

Vendor information and the application for the 2021 Centennial Lakes Farmers Market will be available by Feb. 1.  For general market guidelines, please see last season's application (PDF). (Do not send it in. It is not valid for 2021.)

Braemar Driving Range and Golf Dome, Head Pro Jay Meyerhoff Recognized

Edina, Minn., Jan. 6, 2021 – For the third straight year, the Braemar Golf Course driving range and Braemar Golf Dome earned recognition as “top 50” ranges by the Golf Range Association of America (GRAA).  

In additio...

Gorman Recognized with Dorothea Nelson Award

Edina, Minn., Jan. 8, 2021 – Recreation Supervisor Nicole Gorman was recently recognized for her accomplishments in the parks and recreation field, earning the Dorothea Nelson Award from the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association (M...

Planning Commission to Hold Electronic Meeting Jan. 13

Edina, Minn., Jan. 6, 2021 – The Edina Planning Commission will hold an electronic meeting next week.

The Planning Commission meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13. Members of the public can watch the meeting live:

• Edina TV (Comcast Chan...

Planning Commission to Hold Electronic Meeting Jan. 13

Edina, Minn., Jan. 6, 2021 – The Edina Planning Commission will hold an electronic meeting next week.

The Planning Commission meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13. Members of the public can watch the meeting live:

• Edina TV (Comcast Channels 813 o...

City of Edina’s First Responders Set to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Edina, Minn., Jan. 5, 2021 – The City of Edina’s first responders will begin to be vaccinated this week .

Bloomington Public Health is offering COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna to all certified emergency medical responders, emergency medic...

City of Edina’s First Responders Set to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Edina, Minn., Jan. 5, 2021 – The City of Edina’s first responders will begin to be vaccinated this week .

Bloomington Public Health is offering COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna to all certified emergency medical responders, emergency medical technicians and p...

$5 Radon Test Kits Available to Edina Residents

Edina, Minn., Dec. 31, 2020 – To help Edina residents ensure their homes are safe, the City’s Health Division is offering residents radon test kits for $5.

Radon is an odorless and colorless radioactive gas that occurs naturally in Minn...

Edina City Council to Meet Tuesday, Jan. 5

Edina, Minn., Dec. 31, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, Jan. 5. 

At its 5:30 p.m. work session, the City Council will discuss the recruitment process for boards and commissions, publ...

Edina City Council to Meet Tuesday, Jan. 5

Edina, Minn., Dec. 31, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, Jan. 5. 

At its 5:30 p.m. work session, the City Council will discuss the recruitment process for boards and commissions, public hearing...

Edina Police Deploys Body-Worn Cameras on Officers

Edina, Minn., Dec. 31, 2020 – Beginning this month, Edina Police officers are now outfitted with body-worn cameras. 

For more than a decade, the department has utilized in-squad camera systems which have proven to be an excellent tool fo...

Outdoor Skating Rinks in Edina Parks Open Dec. 28

Edina, Minn., Dec. 18, 2020 – Outdoor skating rinks in 14 Edina parks will open Monday, Dec. 28, weather permitting. 

The 12 neighborhood parks with rinks are:

• Arden Park, 5230 Minnehaha Blvd.
• Cornelia School Park, 7142 Cornelia Drive
• Count...

Residents Urged to Weigh in on Future Funding of Street Reconstruction Before Jan. 19

Edina, Minn., Dec. 14, 2020 – A task force is asking residents to weigh in on future funding of street reconstruction in Edina.

The City’s Utility Fund covers the cost of curb and gutter and other utility improvements in a neighborhood ...

Applications Open for City of Edina Boards and Commissions

Edina, Minn., Dec. 7, 2020 – The City of Edina seeks applicants for eight of its 10 advisory boards and commissions. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, Jan. 31. 

There will be open positions on the Arts & Culture ...

Edina City Council to Meet Tuesday, Dec. 15

Edina, Minn., Dec. 9, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, Dec. 15. 

At its 5:30 p.m. work session, the City Council will recognize outgoing Council Members Mary Brindle and Mike Fischer...

Edina City Council to Meet Tuesday, Dec. 15

Edina, Minn., Dec. 9, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, Dec. 15. 

At its 5:30 p.m. work session, the City Council will recognize outgoing Council Members Mary Brindle and Mike Fischer for their...

France Avenue Traffic Signals to Be Temporarily Removed at West 58th Street

Edina, Minn., Dec. 10, 2020 – The traffic signals at 58th Street and France Avenue will be removed soon and reinstalled in the spring.

As part of the West 58th Street neighborhood reconstruction project, new signals were installed. Unfortunately, the signa...

Water Resources Coordinator Named Floodplain Manager of the Year

Edina, Minn., Dec. 9, 2020 – City of Edina Water Resources Coordinator Jessica Wilson was recently named the 2020 “Lisa Buchli Floodplain Manager of the Year” by the Minnesota Association of Floodplain Managers (MnAFPM), a group of professionals dedicated...

Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority to Meet Dec. 10 and 17

The Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority will hold electronic meetings 7:30 a.m. Thursdays Dec. 10 and 17. 

Members of the public can watch the meetings live:

• Edina TV (Comcast Channels 813 or 16)
• Facebook.com/EdinaMN 
• City’...

Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority to Meet Dec. 10 and 17

The Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority will hold electronic meetings 7:30 a.m. Thursdays Dec. 10 and 17. 

Members of the public can watch the meetings live:

• Edina TV (Comcast Channels 813 or 16)
• Facebook.com/EdinaMN 
• City’s “Watch a...

Edina City Council to Meet Dec. 7, Planning Commission to Meet Dec. 9

Edina, Minn., Dec. 1, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic meeting Monday, Dec. 7, to consider proposed street projects for 2021. 

The Engineering Department has proposed two street projects for 2021: Melody Lake A &...

Edina City Council to Meet Dec. 7, Planning Commission to Meet Dec. 9

Edina, Minn., Dec. 1, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic meeting Monday, Dec. 7, to consider proposed street projects for 2021. 

The Engineering Department has proposed two street projects for 2021: Melody Lake A & B, Birchc...

Galleria Recognized as ‘Green Business’

Edina, Minn., Dec. 1, 2020 – Galleria Shopping Center was recently recognized as a gold-level “Green Business” during the third quarter of 2020. 

Each quarter, the City of Edina’s Energy & Environment Co...

HRRC Recognizes ‘Seeds of Change’ Organizers with Tom Oye Human Rights Award

Edina, Minn., Dec. 1, 2020 – The Human Rights & Relations Commission (HRRC) recently honored organizers of the summer “Seeds of Change” art installation at 50th & France with the 2020 Tom Oye Human Rights Award for ch...

Conducting Essential Inspections Only

City Hall is closed, but our team continues to work with limited staff. Essential inspections are conducted 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. If possible, non-essential inspections will be scheduled for 2021. Please call 952-826-0372. Leave your ...

Edina City Council, HRA to Meet Tuesday, Dec. 1

Edina, Minn., Nov. 25, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, Dec. 1. Members will also meet as the Housing & Redevelopment Authority immediately after the City Council meeting.

At its work ses...

Join Commuter Services for the webinar, Telework and the Current Commute

This news release was originally issued by to Commuter Services.

Telework has substantially influenced the work habits and commute patterns of employers and employees along the I-494 corridor in 2020. Join Commuter Services for the webinar Telework and the...

Brown Recognized with LPHA Legislative Award

Edina, Minn., Nov. 20, 2020 – Community Health Administrator Jeff Brown was recently recognized for his outstanding work in the area of food safety, earning the Local Public Health Association of Minnesota’s Legislative Leader...

City of Edina to Close Facilities, Cancel In-Person Events and Classes After State Order

Edina, Minn., Nov. 19, 2020 – Following guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and in accordance with Gov. Tim Walz’s Executive Order 20-99, the City of Edina will close its recreatio...

City of Edina to Close Facilities, Cancel In-Person Events and Classes After State Order

Edina, Minn., Nov. 19, 2020 – Following guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and in accordance with Gov. Tim Walz’s Executive Order 20-99, the City of Edina will close its recreational facilities at th...

Police and Fire Stations to Serve as Toys for Tots Donation Sites

Edina, Minn., Nov. 20, 2020 – The Edina Police and Fire departments will again serve as drop-off sites for the Toys for Tots holiday gift program. Donations are being accepted at the Police Department, 4801 W. 50th St., and Fire Station...

Edina City Council to Meet Nov. 17, Planning Commission to Meet Nov. 18

Edina, Minn., Nov. 11, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, Nov. 17. The Planning Commission will meet Wednesday, Nov. 18.

At its 5:30 p.m. work session Nov. 17, the City Council will meet with t...

Edina City Council to Meet Nov. 17, Planning Commission to Meet Nov. 18

Edina, Minn., Nov. 11, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, Nov. 17. The Planning Commission will meet Wednesday, Nov. 18.

At its 5:30 p.m. work session Nov. 17, the City Council will meet with the Street ...

Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority to Meet Thursday, Nov. 12

Edina, Minn., Nov. 11, 2020 – The Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) will hold an electronic meeting Thursday, Nov. 12.

The meeting will begin at 7:30 a.m. Members of the public can watch the meeting live:

•  &...

Edina City Council to Canvass Election Results Nov. 13

Edina, Minn., Nov. 5, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold a special meeting 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, to canvass results of the recent municipal election.

Members of the public can watch the meeting live:

• Edina TV (Comcast Channels 813 or 16)
• Fac...

Edina Police Recognized With ESGR Pro Patria Award

Edina, Minn., Nov. 4, 2020 – The Edina Police Department’s commitment to its employees who serve their country was recently recognized, as the department received the Employer Support of Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Pro Patria Award in Oct...

Event Canceled: Walk With the Mayor Scheduled for Nov. 21

Note: The Nov. 21 Walk with the Mayor has been canceled as has the December one. Future walks are on hold due to the pandemic.

Edina, Minn., Nov. 6, 2020 – Residents are encouraged to walk with recently re-elected Mayor Jim Hovland and Council Me...

Event Canceled: Walk With the Mayor Scheduled for Nov. 21

Note: The Nov. 21 and Dec. 12 Walk With the Mayor events have been canceled. Future walks are on hold due to the pandemic.

Edina, Minn., Nov. 6, 2020 – Residents are encouraged to walk with recently re-elected Mayor Jim Hovland and Council Member...

Potential Domestic Disturbance Resolved Peacefully

Edina, Minn., Nov. 4, 2020 – At 12:04 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, officers responded to a possible disturbance in an apartment in the 6000 block of Eden Prairie Road. The reporting party claimed they may have heard gunshots along with a domestic dis...

City Prepares Environment Assessment Worksheet for 70th Street and France Avenue

Edina, Minn., Oct. 27, 2020 – The City of Edina has prepared an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for a proposed redevelopment at 70th Street and France Avenue. 

The proposed project includes the redevelopment of the 5.7-acre US B...

Edina City Council to Meet Wednesday, Nov. 4

Edina, Minn., Oct. 26, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Wednesday, Nov. 4.

At its work session, the City Council will discuss proposed 2021 work plans of its advisory boards and commissions. Members o...

Edina City Council to Meet Wednesday, Nov. 4

Edina, Minn., Oct. 26, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Wednesday, Nov. 4.

At its work session, the City Council will discuss proposed 2021 work plans of its advisory boards and commissions. Members of the publ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

2021 Residential Contractor Continuing Education Training

The 10,000 Lakes Chapter of ICC invites you to an online seminar for Residential Contractor Continuing Education Training taking place on March 4th, 2021.

See the 10,000 Lakes Chapter of ICC brochure for more information.

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 ...

City Accepts Applications for Climate Action Plan Working Group

The City of Edina is accepting applications for a working group of the Energy & Environment Commission. The new working group will support the development of a Climate Action Plan.

The working group will be made up of seven residents, some of whom are ...

Edina City Council to Meet Wednesday, Jan. 20

Edina, Minn., Jan. 13, 2021 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Wednesday, Jan. 20. 

The City Council will start its work session at 5 p.m. in a closed session to discuss pending litigation. At 5:30 ...

Braemar Driving Range and Golf Dome, Head Pro Jay Meyerhoff Recognized

Edina, Minn., Jan. 6, 2021 – For the third straight year, the Braemar Golf Course driving range and Braemar Golf Dome earned recognition as “top 50” ranges by the Golf Range Association of America (GRAA).  

In additio...

Gorman Recognized with Dorothea Nelson Award

Edina, Minn., Jan. 8, 2021 – Recreation Supervisor Nicole Gorman was recently recognized for her accomplishments in the parks and recreation field, earning the Dorothea Nelson Award from the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association (M...

Planning Commission to Hold Electronic Meeting Jan. 13

Edina, Minn., Jan. 6, 2021 – The Edina Planning Commission will hold an electronic meeting next week.

The Planning Commission meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13. Members of the public can watch the meeting live:

• Edina TV (Comcast Chan...

City of Edina’s First Responders Set to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Edina, Minn., Jan. 5, 2021 – The City of Edina’s first responders will begin to be vaccinated this week .

Bloomington Public Health is offering COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna to all certified emergency medical responders, emergency medic...

$5 Radon Test Kits Available to Edina Residents

Edina, Minn., Dec. 31, 2020 – To help Edina residents ensure their homes are safe, the City’s Health Division is offering residents radon test kits for $5.

Radon is an odorless and colorless radioactive gas that occurs naturally in Minn...

Edina City Council to Meet Tuesday, Jan. 5

Edina, Minn., Dec. 31, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, Jan. 5. 

At its 5:30 p.m. work session, the City Council will discuss the recruitment process for boards and commissions, publ...

Edina Police Deploys Body-Worn Cameras on Officers

Edina, Minn., Dec. 31, 2020 – Beginning this month, Edina Police officers are now outfitted with body-worn cameras. 

For more than a decade, the department has utilized in-squad camera systems which have proven to be an excellent tool fo...

Outdoor Skating Rinks in Edina Parks Open Dec. 28

Edina, Minn., Dec. 18, 2020 – Outdoor skating rinks in 14 Edina parks will open Monday, Dec. 28, weather permitting. 

The 12 neighborhood parks with rinks are:

• Arden Park, 5230 Minnehaha Blvd.
• Cornelia School Park, 7142 Cornelia Drive
• Count...

Residents Urged to Weigh in on Future Funding of Street Reconstruction Before Jan. 19

Edina, Minn., Dec. 14, 2020 – A task force is asking residents to weigh in on future funding of street reconstruction in Edina.

The City’s Utility Fund covers the cost of curb and gutter and other utility improvements in a neighborhood ...

Applications Open for City of Edina Boards and Commissions

Edina, Minn., Dec. 7, 2020 – The City of Edina seeks applicants for eight of its 10 advisory boards and commissions. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, Jan. 31. 

There will be open positions on the Arts & Culture ...

Edina City Council to Meet Tuesday, Dec. 15

Edina, Minn., Dec. 9, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, Dec. 15. 

At its 5:30 p.m. work session, the City Council will recognize outgoing Council Members Mary Brindle and Mike Fischer...

France Avenue Traffic Signals to Be Temporarily Removed at West 58th Street

Edina, Minn., Dec. 10, 2020 – The traffic signals at 58th Street and France Avenue will be removed soon and reinstalled in the spring.

As part of the West 58th Street neighborhood reconstruction project, new signals were installed. Unfortunately, the signa...

Water Resources Coordinator Named Floodplain Manager of the Year

Edina, Minn., Dec. 9, 2020 – City of Edina Water Resources Coordinator Jessica Wilson was recently named the 2020 “Lisa Buchli Floodplain Manager of the Year” by the Minnesota Association of Floodplain Managers (MnAFPM), a group of professionals dedicated...

Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority to Meet Dec. 10 and 17

The Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority will hold electronic meetings 7:30 a.m. Thursdays Dec. 10 and 17. 

Members of the public can watch the meetings live:

• Edina TV (Comcast Channels 813 or 16)
• Facebook.com/EdinaMN 
• City’...

Edina City Council to Meet Dec. 7, Planning Commission to Meet Dec. 9

Edina, Minn., Dec. 1, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic meeting Monday, Dec. 7, to consider proposed street projects for 2021. 

The Engineering Department has proposed two street projects for 2021: Melody Lake A &...

Galleria Recognized as ‘Green Business’

Edina, Minn., Dec. 1, 2020 – Galleria Shopping Center was recently recognized as a gold-level “Green Business” during the third quarter of 2020. 

Each quarter, the City of Edina’s Energy & Environment Co...

HRRC Recognizes ‘Seeds of Change’ Organizers with Tom Oye Human Rights Award

Edina, Minn., Dec. 1, 2020 – The Human Rights & Relations Commission (HRRC) recently honored organizers of the summer “Seeds of Change” art installation at 50th & France with the 2020 Tom Oye Human Rights Award for ch...

Edina City Council, HRA to Meet Tuesday, Dec. 1

Edina, Minn., Nov. 25, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, Dec. 1. Members will also meet as the Housing & Redevelopment Authority immediately after the City Council meeting.

At its work ses...

Join Commuter Services for the webinar, Telework and the Current Commute

This news release was originally issued by to Commuter Services.

Telework has substantially influenced the work habits and commute patterns of employers and employees along the I-494 corridor in 2020. Join Commuter Services for the webinar Telework and the...

Brown Recognized with LPHA Legislative Award

Edina, Minn., Nov. 20, 2020 – Community Health Administrator Jeff Brown was recently recognized for his outstanding work in the area of food safety, earning the Local Public Health Association of Minnesota’s Legislative Leader...

City of Edina to Close Facilities, Cancel In-Person Events and Classes After State Order

Edina, Minn., Nov. 19, 2020 – Following guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and in accordance with Gov. Tim Walz’s Executive Order 20-99, the City of Edina will close its recreatio...

Police and Fire Stations to Serve as Toys for Tots Donation Sites

Edina, Minn., Nov. 20, 2020 – The Edina Police and Fire departments will again serve as drop-off sites for the Toys for Tots holiday gift program. Donations are being accepted at the Police Department, 4801 W. 50th St., and Fire Station...

Edina City Council to Meet Nov. 17, Planning Commission to Meet Nov. 18

Edina, Minn., Nov. 11, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, Nov. 17. The Planning Commission will meet Wednesday, Nov. 18.

At its 5:30 p.m. work session Nov. 17, the City Council will meet with t...

Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority to Meet Thursday, Nov. 12

Edina, Minn., Nov. 11, 2020 – The Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) will hold an electronic meeting Thursday, Nov. 12.

The meeting will begin at 7:30 a.m. Members of the public can watch the meeting live:

•  &...

Edina City Council to Canvass Election Results Nov. 13

Edina, Minn., Nov. 5, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold a special meeting 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, to canvass results of the recent municipal election.

Members of the public can watch the meeting live:

• Edina TV (Comcast Channels 813 or 16)
• Fac...

Edina Police Recognized With ESGR Pro Patria Award

Edina, Minn., Nov. 4, 2020 – The Edina Police Department’s commitment to its employees who serve their country was recently recognized, as the department received the Employer Support of Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Pro Patria Award in Oct...

Event Canceled: Walk With the Mayor Scheduled for Nov. 21

Note: The Nov. 21 Walk with the Mayor has been canceled as has the December one. Future walks are on hold due to the pandemic.

Edina, Minn., Nov. 6, 2020 – Residents are encouraged to walk with recently re-elected Mayor Jim Hovland and Council Me...

Potential Domestic Disturbance Resolved Peacefully

Edina, Minn., Nov. 4, 2020 – At 12:04 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, officers responded to a possible disturbance in an apartment in the 6000 block of Eden Prairie Road. The reporting party claimed they may have heard gunshots along with a domestic dis...

City Prepares Environment Assessment Worksheet for 70th Street and France Avenue

Edina, Minn., Oct. 27, 2020 – The City of Edina has prepared an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for a proposed redevelopment at 70th Street and France Avenue. 

The proposed project includes the redevelopment of the 5.7-acre US B...

Edina City Council to Meet Wednesday, Nov. 4

Edina, Minn., Oct. 26, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Wednesday, Nov. 4.

At its work session, the City Council will discuss proposed 2021 work plans of its advisory boards and commissions. Members o...

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...

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 ...

City Accepts Applications for Climate Action Plan Working Group

The City of Edina is accepting applications for a working group of the Energy & Environment Commission. The new working group will support the development of a Climate Action Plan.

The working group will be made up of seven residents, some of whom are ...

Edina City Council to Meet Wednesday, Jan. 20

Edina, Minn., Jan. 13, 2021 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Wednesday, Jan. 20. 

The City Council will start its work session at 5 p.m. in a closed session to discuss pending litigation. At 5:30 ...

Braemar Driving Range and Golf Dome, Head Pro Jay Meyerhoff Recognized

Edina, Minn., Jan. 6, 2021 – For the third straight year, the Braemar Golf Course driving range and Braemar Golf Dome earned recognition as “top 50” ranges by the Golf Range Association of America (GRAA).  

In additio...

Gorman Recognized with Dorothea Nelson Award

Edina, Minn., Jan. 8, 2021 – Recreation Supervisor Nicole Gorman was recently recognized for her accomplishments in the parks and recreation field, earning the Dorothea Nelson Award from the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association (M...

Planning Commission to Hold Electronic Meeting Jan. 13

Edina, Minn., Jan. 6, 2021 – The Edina Planning Commission will hold an electronic meeting next week.

The Planning Commission meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13. Members of the public can watch the meeting live:

• Edina TV (Comcast Chan...

City of Edina’s First Responders Set to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Edina, Minn., Jan. 5, 2021 – The City of Edina’s first responders will begin to be vaccinated this week .

Bloomington Public Health is offering COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna to all certified emergency medical responders, emergency medic...

$5 Radon Test Kits Available to Edina Residents

Edina, Minn., Dec. 31, 2020 – To help Edina residents ensure their homes are safe, the City’s Health Division is offering residents radon test kits for $5.

Radon is an odorless and colorless radioactive gas that occurs naturally in Minn...

Edina City Council to Meet Tuesday, Jan. 5

Edina, Minn., Dec. 31, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, Jan. 5. 

At its 5:30 p.m. work session, the City Council will discuss the recruitment process for boards and commissions, publ...

Edina Police Deploys Body-Worn Cameras on Officers

Edina, Minn., Dec. 31, 2020 – Beginning this month, Edina Police officers are now outfitted with body-worn cameras. 

For more than a decade, the department has utilized in-squad camera systems which have proven to be an excellent tool fo...

Outdoor Skating Rinks in Edina Parks Open Dec. 28

Edina, Minn., Dec. 18, 2020 – Outdoor skating rinks in 14 Edina parks will open Monday, Dec. 28, weather permitting. 

The 12 neighborhood parks with rinks are:

• Arden Park, 5230 Minnehaha Blvd.
• Cornelia School Park, 7142 Cornelia Drive
• Count...

Residents Urged to Weigh in on Future Funding of Street Reconstruction Before Jan. 19

Edina, Minn., Dec. 14, 2020 – A task force is asking residents to weigh in on future funding of street reconstruction in Edina.

The City’s Utility Fund covers the cost of curb and gutter and other utility improvements in a neighborhood ...

Applications Open for City of Edina Boards and Commissions

Edina, Minn., Dec. 7, 2020 – The City of Edina seeks applicants for eight of its 10 advisory boards and commissions. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, Jan. 31. 

There will be open positions on the Arts & Culture ...

Edina City Council to Meet Tuesday, Dec. 15

Edina, Minn., Dec. 9, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, Dec. 15. 

At its 5:30 p.m. work session, the City Council will recognize outgoing Council Members Mary Brindle and Mike Fischer...

France Avenue Traffic Signals to Be Temporarily Removed at West 58th Street

Edina, Minn., Dec. 10, 2020 – The traffic signals at 58th Street and France Avenue will be removed soon and reinstalled in the spring.

As part of the West 58th Street neighborhood reconstruction project, new signals were installed. Unfortunately, the signa...

Water Resources Coordinator Named Floodplain Manager of the Year

Edina, Minn., Dec. 9, 2020 – City of Edina Water Resources Coordinator Jessica Wilson was recently named the 2020 “Lisa Buchli Floodplain Manager of the Year” by the Minnesota Association of Floodplain Managers (MnAFPM), a group of professionals dedicated...

Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority to Meet Dec. 10 and 17

The Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority will hold electronic meetings 7:30 a.m. Thursdays Dec. 10 and 17. 

Members of the public can watch the meetings live:

• Edina TV (Comcast Channels 813 or 16)
• Facebook.com/EdinaMN 
• City’...

Edina City Council to Meet Dec. 7, Planning Commission to Meet Dec. 9

Edina, Minn., Dec. 1, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic meeting Monday, Dec. 7, to consider proposed street projects for 2021. 

The Engineering Department has proposed two street projects for 2021: Melody Lake A &...

Galleria Recognized as ‘Green Business’

Edina, Minn., Dec. 1, 2020 – Galleria Shopping Center was recently recognized as a gold-level “Green Business” during the third quarter of 2020. 

Each quarter, the City of Edina’s Energy & Environment Co...

HRRC Recognizes ‘Seeds of Change’ Organizers with Tom Oye Human Rights Award

Edina, Minn., Dec. 1, 2020 – The Human Rights & Relations Commission (HRRC) recently honored organizers of the summer “Seeds of Change” art installation at 50th & France with the 2020 Tom Oye Human Rights Award for ch...

Edina City Council, HRA to Meet Tuesday, Dec. 1

Edina, Minn., Nov. 25, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, Dec. 1. Members will also meet as the Housing & Redevelopment Authority immediately after the City Council meeting.

At its work ses...

Join Commuter Services for the webinar, Telework and the Current Commute

This news release was originally issued by to Commuter Services.

Telework has substantially influenced the work habits and commute patterns of employers and employees along the I-494 corridor in 2020. Join Commuter Services for the webinar Telework and the...

Brown Recognized with LPHA Legislative Award

Edina, Minn., Nov. 20, 2020 – Community Health Administrator Jeff Brown was recently recognized for his outstanding work in the area of food safety, earning the Local Public Health Association of Minnesota’s Legislative Leader...

Police and Fire Stations to Serve as Toys for Tots Donation Sites

Edina, Minn., Nov. 20, 2020 – The Edina Police and Fire departments will again serve as drop-off sites for the Toys for Tots holiday gift program. Donations are being accepted at the Police Department, 4801 W. 50th St., and Fire Station...

Edina City Council to Meet Nov. 17, Planning Commission to Meet Nov. 18

Edina, Minn., Nov. 11, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, Nov. 17. The Planning Commission will meet Wednesday, Nov. 18.

At its 5:30 p.m. work session Nov. 17, the City Council will meet with t...

Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority to Meet Thursday, Nov. 12

Edina, Minn., Nov. 11, 2020 – The Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) will hold an electronic meeting Thursday, Nov. 12.

The meeting will begin at 7:30 a.m. Members of the public can watch the meeting live:

•  &...

Edina City Council to Canvass Election Results Nov. 13

Edina, Minn., Nov. 5, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold a special meeting 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, to canvass results of the recent municipal election.

Members of the public can watch the meeting live:

• Edina TV (Comcast Channels 813 or 16)
• Fac...

Edina Police Recognized With ESGR Pro Patria Award

Edina, Minn., Nov. 4, 2020 – The Edina Police Department’s commitment to its employees who serve their country was recently recognized, as the department received the Employer Support of Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Pro Patria Award in Oct...

Event Canceled: Walk With the Mayor Scheduled for Nov. 21

Note: The Nov. 21 Walk with the Mayor has been canceled as has the December one. Future walks are on hold due to the pandemic.

Edina, Minn., Nov. 6, 2020 – Residents are encouraged to walk with recently re-elected Mayor Jim Hovland and Council Me...

Potential Domestic Disturbance Resolved Peacefully

Edina, Minn., Nov. 4, 2020 – At 12:04 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, officers responded to a possible disturbance in an apartment in the 6000 block of Eden Prairie Road. The reporting party claimed they may have heard gunshots along with a domestic dis...

City Prepares Environment Assessment Worksheet for 70th Street and France Avenue

Edina, Minn., Oct. 27, 2020 – The City of Edina has prepared an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for a proposed redevelopment at 70th Street and France Avenue. 

The proposed project includes the redevelopment of the 5.7-acre US B...

Edina City Council to Meet Wednesday, Nov. 4

Edina, Minn., Oct. 26, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Wednesday, Nov. 4.

At its work session, the City Council will discuss proposed 2021 work plans of its advisory boards and commissions. Members o...

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...

Edina City Council to Meet Wednesday, Jan. 20

Edina, Minn., Jan. 13, 2021 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Wednesday, Jan. 20. 

The City Council will start its work session at 5 p.m. in a closed session to discuss pending litigation. At 5:30 p.m., Coun...

Planning Commission to Hold Electronic Meeting Jan. 13

Edina, Minn., Jan. 6, 2021 – The Edina Planning Commission will hold an electronic meeting next week.

The Planning Commission meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13. Members of the public can watch the meeting live:

• Edina TV (Comcast Channels 813 o...

City of Edina’s First Responders Set to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Edina, Minn., Jan. 5, 2021 – The City of Edina’s first responders will begin to be vaccinated this week .

Bloomington Public Health is offering COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna to all certified emergency medical responders, emergency medical technicians and p...

Edina City Council to Meet Tuesday, Jan. 5

Edina, Minn., Dec. 31, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, Jan. 5. 

At its 5:30 p.m. work session, the City Council will discuss the recruitment process for boards and commissions, public hearing...

Edina City Council to Meet Tuesday, Dec. 15

Edina, Minn., Dec. 9, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, Dec. 15. 

At its 5:30 p.m. work session, the City Council will recognize outgoing Council Members Mary Brindle and Mike Fischer for their...

Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority to Meet Dec. 10 and 17

The Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority will hold electronic meetings 7:30 a.m. Thursdays Dec. 10 and 17. 

Members of the public can watch the meetings live:

• Edina TV (Comcast Channels 813 or 16)
• Facebook.com/EdinaMN 
• City’s “Watch a...

City of Edina to Close Facilities, Cancel In-Person Events and Classes After State Order

Edina, Minn., Nov. 19, 2020 – Following guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and in accordance with Gov. Tim Walz’s Executive Order 20-99, the City of Edina will close its recreational facilities at th...

Edina City Council to Meet Nov. 17, Planning Commission to Meet Nov. 18

Edina, Minn., Nov. 11, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, Nov. 17. The Planning Commission will meet Wednesday, Nov. 18.

At its 5:30 p.m. work session Nov. 17, the City Council will meet with the Street ...

Event Canceled: Walk With the Mayor Scheduled for Nov. 21

Note: The Nov. 21 and Dec. 12 Walk With the Mayor events have been canceled. Future walks are on hold due to the pandemic.

Edina, Minn., Nov. 6, 2020 – Residents are encouraged to walk with recently re-elected Mayor Jim Hovland and Council Member...

Edina City Council to Meet Wednesday, Nov. 4

Edina, Minn., Oct. 26, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Wednesday, Nov. 4.

At its work session, the City Council will discuss proposed 2021 work plans of its advisory boards and commissions. Members of the publ...

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...

ELECTRONIC Special City Council Meeting scheduled for Jan. 30, 2021

The City Council will hold a special electronic meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30. The only item on the agenda will be the Local Option Sales Tax Resolution. The meeting will be broadcast on Edina TV (Comcast Channels 813 or 16), Facebook.com/EdinaMN an...

Shepard of the Hills Conditional Use Permit Public Hearing

THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION will meet virtually on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 7:00 PM and  

THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL will meet virtually on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 7:00 PM, and will at said time and place to consider the following:

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2021 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program

Notice is hereby given that the City of Edina in cooperation with Hennepin County, pursuant to Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, is holding a public hearing on March 2, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. via WebEx.

The public hearin...

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...

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...