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
Votes (3)
Adoption of the meeting agenda as published
Moved by Commissioner Jackson · Seconded by Commissioner Agnu
Adoption of consent agenda items
Moved by Commissioner Jackson · Seconded by Commissioner Agnu
Amend VEP grant agreement to increase funding by $300,000 for emergency rental assistance
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.
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.
People (5)
Presides over HR authority meetings; facilitates agenda discussions.
Manages housing funds and policy implementation; oversees VEP grant agreements.
Directs VEP operations; coordinates emergency rental and food assistance programs.
Participates in voting and policy oversight; focuses on homelessness prevention.
Focuses on fiscal oversight and clarification of fund allocation.
Places Mentioned
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)
Resolution urging the governor to provide immediate emergency rental funding (referenced from Feb 4 meeting).