City Council Meeting July 16, 2024

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Community comment

Consent agenda items

Traffic safety report

Wooddale Avenue Bridge memorandum of agreement

Recognition of Edina High School pep band

Recognition of individual state golf champion Torger Ohe

Introduction of Thomas Brooks (Enterprise Equity and Inclusion)

Introduction of Zoe Johnson (City Management Fellow)

Acceptance of city donations (Resolution 2024-48)

Award of sale of general obligation bonds

Areas of Interest (4)

Proposed housing developments sparking debate over inter-district school impacts and notification requirements.
City of Edina maintains AAA credit rating for 20+ years, resulting in favorable bond financing.
Long-term vacancy of the former public works site leads to renewed calls for park-centric redevelopment.
Concerns raised over the lack of notification to neighboring school districts regarding large TIF-supported housing projects.

Votes (5)

Approval of the agenda

CarriedN/A

Moved by Jackson · Seconded by A

Approval of the balance of items on the consent agenda

CarriedN/A

Moved by Jackson · Seconded by Pierce

Adoption of the traffic safety report (6h)

CarriedN/A

Moved by Jackson · Seconded by Pierce

Approval of the memorandum of agreement for the Wooddale Avenue Bridge (6n)

CarriedN/A

Moved by Risser · Seconded by Pierce

Adoption of Resolution 2024-48

CarriedN/A

Moved by Pierce · Seconded by Jackson

Notable Quotes (3)

There should be required notification of neighboring school districts if Idina had students... this is only fair.
— Janie Weston

School district notificationCommunity comment on development impacts on school districts.

If you build it they will come.
— Bill Hay

Former public works site developmentSuggesting features for a new pocket park.

That high credit rating leads to lower interest rates in the best most flexible terms of financing that the city can muster.
— Nick Anhut

Bond issuanceExplaining the benefit of the city's AAA rating.

People (5)

Janie WestonResident

Raised concerns about school district notification for developments.

1 quote

“There should be required notification of neighboring school districts if Idina had students... this is only fair.”

Advocating for policy change on school district notification.

Bill HayResident

Provided feedback on Grandview district and requested park development.

1 quote

“I would suggest that you give your Park and Recreation Department the task of transforming this into a beautiful little pocket park.”

Proposing a use for the former public works site.

Andy RoerBand Director

Presented the story of the EHS pep band.

1 quote

“The pet band has accompanied both the boys and the girls hockey team and were undefeated at the Excel Center.”

Describing the band's season success.

Torger OheStudent

State high school golf champion.

1 quote

“I'm just really happy and proud to be a Hornet and be able to win for us individually.”

Reflecting on his state championship win.

Nick AnhutFinancial Advisor

Representing Ellers and Associates regarding bond sales.

1 quote

“The city authorized the placement of 32 million of General obligation bonds that were intended to fund a variety of different projects.”

Explaining the purpose of the bond issue.

Places Mentioned

6136 Brookview Avenue (Edina)5275 Grand View Square (Edina)Lincoln Drive169 HighwayMacy's Furniture Store siteGrandview DistrictBrooklyn ParkMorehead, Minnesota

Events & Meetings (1)

July 16, 2024: City Council meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

2024-48

Acceptance of donations to the city.

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