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
Areas of Interest (5)
- Transparency vs. ADA Compliance: City struggle to provide public-facing documents while meeting federal accessibility requirements.
- Fire Station 2 redevelopment: HRA approves $43,801 contract with Urban Three for economic analysis of city-owned site.
- France Avenue corridor development: Ongoing tensions regarding public transit access and pedestrian safety vs. vehicle traffic speed.
- The 'Chicken and Egg' Problem: Concerns over whether HRA-funded studies influence the Comprehensive Plan without proper oversight.
- Funding controversy: Commissioner concerns regarding the usage of HRA/General Fund money for affordable housing and land-use studies.
Votes (3)
Adopt meeting agenda as published
Moved by Jackson · Seconded by Pierce
Adopt minutes of March 5th, 2026
Moved by Jackson · Seconded by Pierce
Approve professional services agreement with Urban 3 LLC
Moved by Jackson · Seconded by Pierce
Notable Quotes (3)
The ADA, designed to create accessibility, creates less transparency.
Every city in Minnesota and in the country is struggling with this new ADA standard.
How can we make decisions based on data if we don't get the data?
People (7)
HovlandChairPresiding over the HRA meeting.
Presiding over the HRA meeting.
Stephanie HawkinsonAffordable Housing Development ManagerSeeking approval for Urban Three LLC contract.
1 quote
Seeking approval for Urban Three LLC contract.
“The proposed scope of work would provide the city with data-driven evaluation of the five development scenarios.”
Explaining the purpose of the Urban Three study.
JacksonCommissionerExpressed concerns regarding public transparency and document accessibility.
Expressed concerns regarding public transparency and document accessibility.
RisserCommissionerDiscussed transparency and the difficulty of complying with ADA standards.
Discussed transparency and the difficulty of complying with ADA standards.
PierceCommissionerSupported data-driven decision making and echoed concerns regarding transparency.
Supported data-driven decision making and echoed concerns regarding transparency.
Bill NeuendorfEconomic Development ManagerPresenting on the Edina Promenade and France Avenue crossing project.
Presenting on the Edina Promenade and France Avenue crossing project.
KendallAttorneyProviding guidance on city land acquisition and roadway construction.
Providing guidance on city land acquisition and roadway construction.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- April 16th, 2026, 7:30 AM
- March 5th, 2026 (prior meeting)
- October 16th (prior work session)