Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority Meeting / Jan. 15, 2026
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Year in Review 2025 accomplishments
Current construction projects progress update
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) usage and summary
Spark program updates and loan modifications
Grand View public works site redevelopment
Affordable housing initiatives and progress
Economic development and 2026 outlook
Areas of Interest (6)
- Significant slowdown in construction starts reported for 2025 due to financing headwinds.
- Strategic shift: HR transferring Grand View land to City Council for greater budgetary flexibility.
- TIF note issuances delayed for major developments like the Finch Apartments pending final review.
- Long-stalled projects at 70th and France (former US Bank) and the old Macy's furniture site remain in financing limbo.
- Failure of 'Come Home to Adena' program due to lack of funding.
- Transformational tax base growth cited in specific districts like 50th and France (Nolan Mains project).
Votes (2)
Adoption of the meeting agenda
Moved by Commissioner Jackson · Seconded by Commissioner Pierce
Adopt the items on the consent agenda in a single motion
Moved by Commissioner Jackson · Seconded by Commissioner Pierce
Notable Quotes (2)
The HR was established in Adina in 1974. It's been around for several years working on projects throughout the community.
We use TIFF strategically. We use it intentionally and we use it to accomplish community goals.
People (8)
HublinChairPresiding over the Adena Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting.
1 quote
Presiding over the Adena Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting.
“It is Thursday, January 15th, 2026, and it is 7:30 in the morning.”
Calling the meeting to order.
Scott NeilExecutive Director / City ManagerManaging roll call and administrative procedures.
Managing roll call and administrative procedures.
Bill NuendorfEconomic Development ManagerLeading the Year in Review presentation and project status updates.
2 quotes
Leading the Year in Review presentation and project status updates.
“This year, we're at 52 pages.”
Describing the length of the Year in Review document.
“I take the easy way out and say it's complicated.”
Reflecting on Tax Increment Financing (TIF).
Stephanie HawinsonAffordable Housing ManagerCo-authoring accomplishments and managing housing policies.
Co-authoring accomplishments and managing housing policies.
RisserCommissionerParticipating in roll call.
Participating in roll call.
JacksonCommissionerMoving adoption of agenda and consent items.
Moving adoption of agenda and consent items.
PierceCommissionerSeconding agenda and consent item motions.
Seconding agenda and consent item motions.
AgnuCommissionerParticipating in roll call.
Participating in roll call.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- January 15th, 2026, 7:30 AM