Edina City Council Meeting / Feb. 17, 2026
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Community comment session
Adina parking garage financing at 7001 France Avenue
South View Middle School traffic and parking restrictions
Staff advocacy regarding ICE and immigration enforcement
City data security and privacy contracts
Alleged traffic violations by ICE responders
Rosland Park pedestrian bridge construction status
Grand View pedestrian bridge improvements
Eviction moratorium resolution
Pedestrian/Cyclist Safety (PAX) fund updates
Council meeting minutes approval process
Commission appointments for 2026
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day proclamation
Citizen Award presentation to Chris Hansen
Areas of Interest (6)
- Controversy over $20M taxpayer debt for stagnant TIF district project at 7001 France Avenue.
- Tensions between residents and Edina Police Department regarding alleged traffic law ignoring by ICE agents.
- Dispute over public safety: Residents pushing for major traffic changes at South View Middle School vs. Traffic Committee plans.
- City of Edina's stance on immigration: Limits of legal authority vs. community demand for a 'separation ordinance'.
- Security concerns: Public scrutiny over city data contracts with third-party tech companies.
- Infrastructure delays: Status of Rosland Park and Grand View pedestrian bridges remains subject to budget and legal hurdles.
Votes (5)
Adopt meeting agenda as published
Moved by Council member Jackson · Seconded by Council member Pierce
Approve consent agenda (excluding 6.1 and 6.18)
Moved by Council member Jackson · Seconded by Council member Pierce
Table February 4, 2026 minutes for revision
Moved by Council member Risser · Seconded by Council member Agnu
Approve 2026 commission appointments
Moved by Council member Jackson · Seconded by Council member Agnu
Adopt School Bus Driver Appreciation Day proclamation
Moved by Council member Jackson · Seconded by Council member Agnu
Notable Quotes (3)
Borrowing $20 million for a parking garage, the city does not need... it puts the cart before the horse.
Reduced sight lines and limited maneuverability create recurring safety and access concerns.
Cities do not have legal authority to regulate or limit federal immigration enforcement.
People (9)
Mayor HublinMayorPresides over council proceedings and public comments.
Presides over council proceedings and public comments.
Sharon AllisonCity ClerkResponsible for roll call and official records.
Responsible for roll call and official records.
Ralph ZickertResidentOpposes $20M borrowing for the France Avenue parking garage.
1 quote
Opposes $20M borrowing for the France Avenue parking garage.
“Borrowing $20 million for a parking garage, the city does not need... it puts the cart before the horse.”
Regarding opposition to a city-funded TIF development.
Jill GarnierResidentAdvocates for parking restrictions near South View Middle School.
1 quote
Advocates for parking restrictions near South View Middle School.
“No parking or stopping on school days from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the north side of the entire length of Conquered Terrace.”
Proposed solution for traffic congestion.
Laura HanResidentRequests policies against ICE and better data security.
1 quote
Requests policies against ICE and better data security.
“I think there's been opportunities where that money could be spent in more local businesses.”
Regarding Amazon procurement contracts.
Manager NeilCity ManagerProvides updates on bridge projects and city policy.
Provides updates on bridge projects and city policy.
Council Member RisserCouncil MemberChallenged accuracy of meeting minutes regarding parking law.
Challenged accuracy of meeting minutes regarding parking law.
Council Member JacksonCouncil MemberFacilitated the 2026 commission appointment selection process.
Facilitated the 2026 commission appointment selection process.
Chris HansenFounder, Time on the WaterEstablished nonprofit for veterans and first responder therapy.
Established nonprofit for veterans and first responder therapy.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- Regular meeting, February 4, 2026
- Proposed closed session meeting, March 3, 2026
- School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, February 18, 2026