Edina City Council — Transcript

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

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Edina Planning Commission Approves Working Group for Lincoln Londonderry Plan

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance Progress

Labor Standards and Wage Theft Concerns

Renter Representation in Land Use Planning

Votes (1)

Confirmation of Lincoln Londonderry Small Area Plan Working Group Members

Approved Unanimously

Dissent: No dissent on the six primary names, though disagreement persisted regarding the selection process for alternates.

Moved by Commissioner Smith [44:18] · Seconded by Commissioner Padia [44:24]

The 'Tri-chairs' presented six resident names: Nancy Spanos, Steve Brown, Jasha Pandia, Corin Griffith, Jim Diley, and Russ Rubin. Commissioner Day advocated for a lean Six Sigma/matrix approach to scoring applications, emphasizing enthusiasm and effort. Commissioner Miranda and Commissioner Felt emphasized diversity and community engagement. Tension arose regarding the appointment of alternates, with a decision ultimately deferred to a future meeting.

Notable Quotes (2)

somebody that didn't even put the general time and effort into their application kind of as if you were reading a resume for a job application didn't get a high score and was kind of you know discarded

Commissioner Day [24:45]
Confirmation of Lincoln Londonderry Small Area Plan Working Group Members

if we don't learn how to how to have conflict and resolve it quick then we're just going to be stuck in a meire of indecision this entire process

Commissioner Miranda [42:51]
Confirmation of Lincoln Londonderry Small Area Plan Working Group Members

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

Lincoln Londonderry Small Area PlanPlan

A planning framework for the Lincoln Londonderry area currently in the working group formation stage.

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) OrdinanceOrdinance

Proposed regulation changes to allow for secondary housing units on single-family lots.

Comprehensive PlanPlan

The city's overarching guide for land use, referenced in discussions about areas of potential change.

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