Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority Meeting / April 16, 2026

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Approval of March 5th, 2026, meeting minutes

Professional services agreement with Urban Three LLC

Revenue analysis and development scenario projections for Fire Station 2 outlot

Edina Promenade extension and France Avenue crossing feasibility study

HRA project funding and financing strategies

Votes (3)

Adopt meeting agenda as published

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Jackson · Seconded by Pierce

Adopt minutes of March 5th, 2026

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Jackson · Seconded by Pierce

Approve professional services agreement with Urban 3 LLC

Approved3 Eyes, 1 Abstention

Moved by Jackson · Seconded by Pierce

Notable Quotes (3)

The ADA, designed to create accessibility, creates less transparency.

Hovland
ADA ComplianceDiscussing the conflict between digital accessibility and public document access.

Every city in Minnesota and in the country is struggling with this new ADA standard.

Stephanie Hawkinson
ADA ComplianceExplaining why documents were withheld from the public website.

How can we make decisions based on data if we don't get the data?

Jackson
Data-Driven GovernanceSupporting the professional services agreement with Urban Three.

People (7)

HovlandChair

Presiding over the HRA meeting.

JacksonCommissioner

Expressed concerns regarding public transparency and document accessibility.

RisserCommissioner

Discussed transparency and the difficulty of complying with ADA standards.

PierceCommissioner

Supported data-driven decision making and echoed concerns regarding transparency.

Bill NeuendorfEconomic Development Manager

Presenting on the Edina Promenade and France Avenue crossing project.

KendallAttorney

Providing guidance on city land acquisition and roadway construction.

Places Mentioned

Fire Station 2France AvenueCentennial Lakes72nd StreetYork Avenue7235 France Avenue (former Macy's site)

Events & Meetings (3)

  • April 16th, 2026, 7:30 AM
  • March 5th, 2026 (prior meeting)
  • October 16th (prior work session)
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