Edina City Council — Transcript

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Firearm Safety and Safe Storage Ordinance

Salvation Army Retail Store Proposal

Braemar Golf Course Winter Amenities

Votes (2)

Firearm Safety and Safe Storage Ordinance

Approved

Dissent: None mentioned; council expressed a collective intent to state the city's position.

Moved by Unknown [00:00] · Seconded by Unknown [00:00]

Council members discussed the limitations imposed by state preemption but emphasized the importance of taking a local stance on gun safety. The ordinance targets specific firearm components and aims to prevent negligent storage.

Salvation Army Sketch Plan Review

No formal action taken

Dissent: Council provided non-binding feedback; focus was on future regulatory requirements.

Moved by None [00:02] · Seconded by None [00:02]

The proposal involves a 28,000 square foot building. Key issues identified include the need for rezoning from industrial to retail and the existing square footage limit on secondhand stores.

Notable Quotes (3)

The families of this community include people who were hurt in the enunciation shooting and they've asked that we can do as much as we can to stop this kind of gun violence. We're not claiming that this is a cure all. It's one step.

Unknown Council Member [00:00]
Firearm Safety and Safe Storage Ordinance

Our children are not at war. They're trying to get an education. This is the best that we can do today. And I think it's also the least that we can do.

Unknown Council Member [00:00]
Firearm Safety and Safe Storage Ordinance

This site's ideal for the Salvation Army and greater more the the city of Edina. Um given its proximity to other affordable housing developments, it's right on a a busy strip here.

Carlson Partners Representative [00:02]
Salvation Army Sketch Plan Review

Ordinances & Resolutions (4)

Firearm Safety and Safe Storage OrdinanceOrdinance

Regulates assault weapons, large capacity magazines, binary triggers, and ghost guns; establishes negligent storage requirements.

City Comprehensive PlanPlan

The long-term planning document that may require amendments to allow retail use at the proposed Salvation Army site.

Zoning OrdinanceOrdinance

Current city code that prohibits secondhand retail stores larger than 2,500 square feet and restricts retail in industrial districts.

Half-cent sales and use taxOther

A voter-approved tax from 2022 used to fund the purchase of trail grooming equipment.

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