City Council Work Session Dec. 17, 2024

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Legislative platform approval for 2025

Expansion of local sales tax and spending plan

Funding support for entrepreneurs and second-stage businesses

Tax increment financing (TIF) legislation for 70th and France and 72nd and France

Zoning and subdivision ordinance audit report

Notable Quotes (3)

When the amount that we had scheduled to pay for Fred Richards and the Braemar Arena were paid off it would blink off... we need to stick with what we told the voters.

Council Member Jackson
Local Sales TaxRegarding sales tax sunset clauses.

We spend a lot of money time and effort on our comprehensive plan... but we're really not getting the full bang for our buck if our zoning is not totally in sync.

Addison L
Zoning AuditRationale for the zoning audit.

Simple development projects often must seek approval through a PUD rezoning since the current zoning districts are not precisely aligned.

Jeff Miller
Zoning AuditExplaining the necessity of PUDs due to code obsolescence.

People (6)

Scott NealCity Manager

Managing legislative priorities and session logistics.

Addison LPlanning Staff

Presented zoning audit findings and current ordinance challenges.

Jeff MillerProject Manager

Consultant hired for the city's zoning and subdivision ordinance audit.

Council Member JacksonCouncil Member

Advocates for transparency regarding sales tax and skepticism on TIF extensions.

Council Member RerCouncil Member

Expresses skepticism regarding long-term TIF extensions and funding entrepreneurial programs.

Bill NondorfEconomic Development

Discussed the rationale for TIF and legislative requests.

Places Mentioned

Edina City Hall70th and France72nd and FranceWooddale Valley View areaFred Richards (Site)Braemar Arena

Events & Meetings (3)

  • Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 5:17 p.m., City Council Work Session
  • October 15, 2023: Initial legislative platform work session
  • January 2025 (Upcoming): First meeting with state legislators
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City Council Work Session Dec. 17, 2024 - Edina Recorder