Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting Feb. 15, 2024

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Public Comment

Consent Agenda

France Redevelopment redesign and study area scope

Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement for 4620 West 77th Street (The Finch)

Discussion on affordable housing definitions and strategy

Areas of Interest (5)

City of Edina faces scrutiny over procurement practices for consultant contracts.
Council moves to prioritize intellectual/developmental disabilities for affordable units at The Finch.
Tensions rise over 'reparations' discourse within municipal management.
Debate over whether current urban design guidelines create pedestrian and bike safety hazards in the Southdale area.
Concerns regarding the long-term sustainability of housing affordability as median home values rise toward $1M.

Votes (4)

Approval of the meeting agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Pierce · Seconded by Commissioner Agnu

Approval of consent agenda (excluding item C)

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Agnu · Seconded by Commissioner Pierce

Approval of item 6c with modified scope

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Risser · Seconded by Not specified

Approval of First Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement for 4620 West 77th Street

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Pierce · Seconded by Commissioner Agnu

Notable Quotes (3)

this board and and this Council has lost my trust my friendship and my vote
— Andy Brown

Public trustExpressing frustration during public comment.

prioritize people with intellectual or developmental disabilities for the affordable units
— Manager Hackinson

Affordable housingExplaining the purpose of the agreement amendment.

I think of it is having sustained housing affordability now and into the future
— Commissioner Pierce

Housing philosophyDefining affordable housing strategy.

People (6)

Andy BrownResident

38-year resident expressing loss of trust in council and concerns about reparations.

Mora CalResident

Advocating for disability access in housing projects.

1 quote

“I just want to acknowledge my support”

Voicing support for increased disability housing access.

Commissioner RisserCommissioner

Focuses on pedestrian safety, bike infrastructure, and equitable housing models.

Commissioner PierceCommissioner

Focuses on sustained housing affordability and messaging.

Commissioner AgnuCommissioner

Focuses on workforce housing needs and unmet needs for those with disabilities.

Manager HackinsonManager

Presents redevelopment agreements and housing strategy.

Places Mentioned

France Avenue5512 Park Place6421 Indian Hills Road4620 West 77th Street (The Finch)9 Mile Creek TrailGallagher DriveSouthdale Area

Events & Meetings (1)

February 15th Meeting, Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

4620 West 77th Street Redevelopment Agreement Amendment

Prioritizes individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities for 8 affordable units at The Finch.

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