Edina City Council — Transcript
Sunday, June 15, 2025
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Edina Council approves shift of property assessment to county
Votes (1)
Consolidation of Assessing Services
Dissent: None recorded in provided transcript.
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The discussion outlined the current responsibilities of Edina's six-person assessing division and the financial benefit of transferring these duties to the county. The transition aligns Edina with the majority of other cities in Hennepin County.
Notable Quotes (2)
To reduce spending and ease the municipal property tax levy burden, Henipin County will take over assessing services in Edina no later than July 1, 2026.
The change is estimated to reduce city spending by approximately $500,000 in 2026 and by $1 million annually starting in 2027.
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
The municipal tax burden intended to be eased by this administrative change.
Basis for property reviews and assessment adjustments.
A cyclical property review process required for property tax allocation.