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

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.

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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