Agenda: Edina - Late May 2025 - Full Episode

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Lincoln and Londereerry Small Area Plan adoption

Opus Group corporate headquarters relocation and construction

City Hall energy efficiency and solar panel installation

Climate Action Plan goals for greenhouse gas emission reduction

Areas of Interest (4)

  • City of Edina adopts new development framework for Lincoln and Londereerry after previous developer rejection.
  • Opus Group shifts plans from residential apartments to a 112,000 sq ft office headquarters at 5100 Eden Ave.
  • City Hall completes $400,000 solar installation, aiming for 7-10 year ROI as part of net-zero 2050 plan.
  • Edina signals intent to expand solar infrastructure to Fire Station 1, Fire Station 2, and Braemar Arena.

Notable Quotes (2)

I really appreciate including the city policies and the value statements that we already have into the framework of this. It really echoes back what we hear over and over again that we like our green spaces in Edina.

— Unidentified Council Member
Lincoln and Londereerry Small Area PlanDiscussing the Lincoln and Londereerry Small Area Plan.

There's really a shortage of highly functional class A and amenitized office space in submarkets where the demand is there.

— Unidentified Opus Representative
Opus Group HeadquartersExplaining the rationale for moving the headquarters to Edina.

People (2)

Dorothia MartyHost

Host of Agenda Edina program

Dan CarpenterReporter

Reporter for Edina TV covering city hall infrastructure

Places Mentioned

Lincoln and Londereerry area, Edina5100 Eden Avenue, EdinaEdina City HallFire Station 1Fire Station 2Braemar Arena

Events & Meetings (2)

  • 2023: Lincoln and Londereerry planning working group meetings (10 sessions over nine months)
  • September through winter: Solar panel installation at City Hall

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Lincoln and Londereerry Small Area Plan

Amendment to the city's comprehensive plan outlining development priorities and community guidelines for the area.

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