Edina City Council — Transcript

Saturday, January 3, 2026

Local Gun Violence Prevention Ordinance

State Preemption Law and Municipal Authority

Notable Quotes (1)

The preeemption uh by the state government is is pretty pervasive. I mean, it doesn't leave a lot uh of options for for cities. So, we're trying to study those and see what maybe other communities have done uh other communities in Minnesota, maybe other communities outside of the state.

Scott Neil, City Manager [Timestamp not provided]
Consideration of Local Gun Violence Prevention Ordinance

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

St. Paul Gun Violence Prevention OrdinanceOrdinance

Approved ordinance that bans assault weapons, large capacity magazines, and binary triggers; prohibits untraceable ghost guns; limits firearms in sensitive public spaces; requires signage in public facilities; and outlines enforcement authority and penalties. Conditional on state law change to preemption.

Edina Draft Gun OrdinanceOrdinance

Draft ordinance similar to St. Paul's measure, prepared by Edina city attorney for council review. Determined to be unenforceable under current state preemption law.

Minnesota State Preemption LawOther

State law that prevents cities from enforcing local gun regulations, limiting municipal policy options.

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