Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority Meeting / Aug. 28, 2025
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Tragedy in Minneapolis and support for Annunciation Church
Security for private and public schools
Community comment period
Consent agenda approval
Restoration project at 3400 Parkland and 510 Summit Avenue
Allocation of 2025 Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA)
Emergency rental assistance via VEP
Affordable ownership preservation program
Rehabilitation of Mount Olivet Rolling Acres facilities
Areas of Interest (5)
- Increased LAHA funding allocation for 2025: $875,381.99 up from $339,000 in 2024.
- City of Edina/Atlanta Housing Authority grappling with loss of federal pandemic-era housing safety nets.
- Performance data gaps: Commissioners demand more metrics on rental assistance impact for future funding.
- Mount Olivet Rolling Acres receiving $935 for rehabilitation of Edina facilities.
- Concerns over institutional security at local schools following Twin Cities tragedy.
Votes (2)
Approval of the meeting agenda
Moved by Commissioner Jackson · Seconded by Commissioner Pierce
Adoption of consent agenda
Moved by Commissioner Jackson · Seconded by Commissioner Pierce
Notable Quotes (2)
When folks become homeless, that becomes a whole another issue and quite frankly becomes a lot more expensive.
In 2025 this year we are receiving 875,381.99. I am happy to throw in that extra penny if that helps make difference.
People (8)
HufflinChairChair of the Atlanta Housing Redevelopment Authority meeting.
Chair of the Atlanta Housing Redevelopment Authority meeting.
Scott NeilCity ManagerResponsible for roll call and administrative coordination.
Responsible for roll call and administrative coordination.
Jennifer BeneratCommunications DirectorManages online community comment broadcast and coordination.
Manages online community comment broadcast and coordination.
Stephanie HawinsonStaff MemberPresented the local affordable housing aid allocation plan.
Presented the local affordable housing aid allocation plan.
Jennifer HarrisonVP of AdvancementRepresentative for VEP, a nonprofit for emergency rental assistance.
1 quote
Representative for VEP, a nonprofit for emergency rental assistance.
“The city of Edina was one of the first to step up during the pandemic... you really led the charge.”
Acknowledging Edina's early support for rental assistance programs.
Commissioner RisserCommissionerInquired about fund allocation comparisons between years.
Inquired about fund allocation comparisons between years.
Commissioner JacksonCommissionerRequested better data on beneficiaries for future funding cycles.
Requested better data on beneficiaries for future funding cycles.
Commissioner PierceCommissionerDiscussed balancing community value vs. arbitrary fund distribution.
Discussed balancing community value vs. arbitrary fund distribution.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Thursday, August 28, 2025, 7:30 AM