Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority Meeting / March 5, 2026

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Emergency rental assistance funding increase for VEP

Report on impacts of Operation Metro Surge on Edina residents

Review of the 2015 Affordable Housing Policy framework

United Housing Foundation reappointment confirmations

Review of community housing needs and local affordable housing aid (LAAHA) status

Areas of Interest (5)

City of Edina diverts $300,000 in affordable housing funds to emergency rental assistance amid Operation Metro Surge.
Local housing authority reports 61 households served in recent weeks; emergency funds for rent are near total exhaustion.
Federal immigration enforcement activities in the Twin Cities linked to workforce shortages and housing instability in Edina.
Edina officials to present community-based emergency housing response model to National League of Cities.
Affordable Housing Policy debate reignites as staff proposes revisiting 2015 regulations for modern economic realities.

Votes (3)

Adoption of the meeting agenda as published

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Jackson · Seconded by Commissioner Agnu

Adoption of consent agenda items

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Jackson · Seconded by Commissioner Agnu

Amend VEP grant agreement to increase funding by $300,000 for emergency rental assistance

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Jackson · Seconded by Commissioner Agnu

Notable Quotes (2)

A forward commitment of the 2026 LAA funds allows us to respond now when families need it most while preserving our long-term housing strategies.
— Stephanie Hawinson

Rental Assistance FundingRecommending the $300,000 allocation for emergency rental assistance.

Of the 200,000, we have helped 61 households so far with that in Edina. And there is about 8,000 left of that to spend.
— Carrie Thompson

Program StatisticsReporting on the depletion of current grant funds.

People (5)

HufflandChair

Presides over HR authority meetings; facilitates agenda discussions.

Stephanie HawinsonAffordable Housing Development Manager

Manages housing funds and policy implementation; oversees VEP grant agreements.

1 quote

“Operation Metro Surge created a crisis that is putting families at risk of eviction through no fault of their own.”

During the presentation on the need for emergency rental assistance.

Carrie ThompsonExecutive Director

Directs VEP operations; coordinates emergency rental and food assistance programs.

1 quote

“I was home one morning and witnessed ICE come roll down the street and take all of the workers off the roof.”

Describing the personal impact of immigration enforcement in her neighborhood.

Commissioner JacksonCommissioner

Participates in voting and policy oversight; focuses on homelessness prevention.

Commissioner AgnuCommissioner

Focuses on fiscal oversight and clarification of fund allocation.

Places Mentioned

Edina, MinnesotaTwin Cities metro areaFire Station 2 (Edina)Double Tree Hotel, Bloomington7200 France Avenue (Proposed development site)

Events & Meetings (3)

March 5, 2026, 7:31 a.m. Housing Redevelopment Authority Meeting
February 19, 2026 (Minutes Review)
May 20-21, 2026 Senior Housing Cooperative Conference (Bloomington)

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

N/A

Resolution urging the governor to provide immediate emergency rental funding (referenced from Feb 4 meeting).

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