Housing and Redevelopment Authority Feb. 27, 2025
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Innovation Lab operational status and loan agreement
Pentagon Village project tax increment financing amendment
Request for proposals for 5146 Eden Avenue redevelopment
Fire station site selection and feasibility
Areas of Interest (5)
- Lack of transparency regarding the closure of the city-funded Innovation Lab.
- Potential default or financial loss related to the Chamber of Commerce Innovation Lab.
- Development delays and TIF amendment requests at the Pentagon Village site.
- City search for a third fire station location east of Highway 100.
- Accessibility concerns regarding the pedestrian bridge at 5146 Eden Avenue.
Votes (2)
Approve the agenda
Moved by Risser · Seconded by Agnue
Approve the consent agenda
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (4)
There has to be an outside investigation from the state or the federal government that's what's going to have to happen to get the city to be transparent about this.
They are struggling with maintaining the ongoing operations of the business programming due to a lack of ongoing funding.
Staff is recommending that we do not amend that agreement... at this point in time we're recommending no action.
I'm wondering if this is an opportunity to include or replace the word with attainable and I think that that creates a different perception.
People (7)
PierceActing ChairChairs the February 27th meeting of the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
Chairs the February 27th meeting of the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
David TranelPublic CallerResident expressing concerns about the Innovation Lab closure and lack of city transparency.
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Resident expressing concerns about the Innovation Lab closure and lack of city transparency.
“The Innovation lab as you know is part of the D Chamber of Commerce... The lab has closed and they're defaulting on their loan.”
Stating his belief regarding the status of the Innovation Lab.
Andy BrownPublic CallerResident questioning the loss of city funds related to the Innovation Lab.
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Resident questioning the loss of city funds related to the Innovation Lab.
“If this is true somebody needs to be held accountable and there needs to be repercussions.”
Demanding accountability for potential loss of taxpayer funds.
Bill NeindorfEconomic Development ManagerProvides updates on development projects and addresses inquiries regarding the Innovation Lab.
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Provides updates on development projects and addresses inquiries regarding the Innovation Lab.
“We do intend to amend their loan agreement they have not defaulted on it.”
Refuting the claim of default on the Innovation Lab loan.
SlammaFire ChiefDiscusses site search criteria for the third fire station.
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Discusses site search criteria for the third fire station.
“Our number one preferred site is the MnDOT site and working through that process and ensuring that we have that ability.”
Clarifying the priority for the new fire station location.
RisserCommissionerRaises concerns about the fire station site selection process and site accessibility.
Raises concerns about the fire station site selection process and site accessibility.
AgnueCommissionerSuggests specific terminology updates for the RFP including 'attainable' and 'mixed-use'.
Suggests specific terminology updates for the RFP including 'attainable' and 'mixed-use'.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- February 27th meeting of the Adina Housing and Redevelopment Authority
- May 1st, 2024 (RFP response deadline)