## City Council Meeting Agenda September 1, 2026, 7:00 PM Edina City Hall, Council Chambers, 4801 W. 50th St. Participate in the meeting: Watch the meeting on cable TV or YouTube.com/EdinaTV. Provide feedback during Community Comment by calling 312-535-8110. Enter access code 2868 731 7622 . Password is 5454. Press *3 on your telephone keypad when you would like to get in the queue to speak. A staff member will unmute you when it is your turn to speak. ## Accessibility Support: The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing amplification, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. 1. Call to Order ## 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance ## 4. Approval of Meeting Agenda ## 5. Community Comment During "Community Comment," the Mayor will invite residents to share issues or concerns that are not scheduled for a future public hearing. Items that are on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Mayor may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Individuals should not expect the Mayor or Council to respond to their comments tonight. The City Manager will respond to questions raised during Community Comments at the next meeting. ## 5.1. City Manager's Response to Community Comments ## 6. Adoption of Consent Agenda All agenda items listed on the Consent Agenda will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of items unless requested to be removed by a Council Member. If removed the item will be considered immediately following the adoption of the Consent Agenda. (Favorable roll call vote of majority of Council Members present to approve, unless otherwise noted in consent item.) ## 6.1. Minutes: Work Session and Regular, Aug. 18, 2026 Page 1 of 92 6.2. Payment of Claims ## 6.3. Purchase Request: 2027 Ford F250 with Accessories 6.4. Resolution 2026-51: State Bridge Funds Request for Wooddale Avenue Bridge Replacement 6.5. Purchase Request: Crosswalk Markings at France Avenue & 65th Street 6.6. Purchase Request: ENG 26-10 2026 Storm and Sanitary Sewer Improvements 6.7. Traffic Safety Reports of June 30 and July 28, 2026 6.8. Purchase Request: Architectural Design Services for New Edina Art Center 6.9. Prime Purchasing Agent Agreement with Knutson Construction Services, Inc. for the Braemar ## Ice Arena Improvement Project 6.10. Amend Public Health Emergency Preparedness Agreement with City of Bloomington ## 6.11. Purchase Request: Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles 6.12. Resolution 2026-52: Final Plat for Vernon Heights Townhomes, 5516 Vernon Avenue 6.13. Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Our Lady of Grace Church ## 6.14. Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Normandale Lutheran Church 6.15. Resolution 2026-49: Setting Public Hearing Date for Special Assessments and Delinquent ## Utilities ## 7. Special Recognitions and Presentations ## 7.1. 2025-26 Equity Strategic Action Plan Update 8. Reports/Recommendations ## 8.1. Resolution 2026-46: Accepting Donations 8.2. Braemar Ice Arena Renovation and Expansion Project Guaranteed Maximum Price 8.3. Resolution 2026-50: One-Year Site Plan Approval Extension for 7235 France Avenue (Old ## Macy's Furniture Store Site) Page 2 of 92 8.4. Ordinance 2026-12: Amending Chapter 24 of the Edina City Code Regarding Additional ## Restrictions for Parks and Publicly Owned Properties ## 9. Manager's Comments ## 10. Mayor and Council Comments 11. Adjournment Page 3 of 92 ## Item Report September 1, 2026 ## City Council ## Item Number: 5.1 Department: Administration ## Item Activity: Information Prepared By: Sharon Allison, City Clerk ## Item Title: City Manager's Response to Community Comments ## Action Requested: None; information only. ## Information/Background: Responses to questions posed during Community Comment at the last meeting were posted on the City’s website at https://www.edinamn.gov/2051/Responses-to-Community-Comment. City Manager Neal will provide summaries of those responses during the meeting. ## Supporting Documentation: ## None Page 4 of 92 ## Item Report September 1, 2026 ## City Council ## Item Number: 6.1 Department: ## Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Sharon Allison, City Clerk ## Item Title: Minutes: Work Session and Regular, Aug. 18, 2026 ## Action Requested: Approve minutes as presented. ## Information/Background: ## Supporting Documentation: ## 1. Minutes: Work Session Aug. 18, 2026 2. Minutes: Regular, Aug. 18, 2026 Page 5 of 92 ## MINUTES ## OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL ## WORK SESSION ## COMMUNITY ROOM, CITY HALL ## TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026 ## 5:30 P.M. ## 1.0 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. ## 2.0 ROLL CALL Answering roll call were Members Jackson, Pierce, Risser, and Mayor Hovland. Agnew was absent. Staff in attendance: Scott Neal, City Manager; Ari Lenz, Deputy City Manager; Pa Thao, Finance Director; Chad Millner, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation ## Supervisor; Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications Director; Tracy Peterson, Assistant Director - Recreation and Facilities; Asad Masood, City Management Fellow; Jeff Matlock, I.T. Specialist; and Sharon Allison, City Clerk. Also in attendance: Parks & Recreation Commission Chair Jamie Pfuhl. ## 3.0 MEETING TOPICS 3.1 MOTION TO CLOSE SESSION: As permitted by M.S. 13D.05 Subd. 3 (2) to discuss valuation appraisal for potential naming rights for Braemar Arena. Motion by Jackson, seconded by Pierce. Roll call: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. 3.2 CLOSED SESSION: Valuation Appraisal for Potential of Naming Rights for ## Braemar Arena Staff and Council discussed the valuation appraisal for the potential of naming rights for Braemar Arena. ## 3.3 MOTION TO MOVE TO OPEN SESSION Motion by Pierce, seconded by Jackson to move back to open session. Roll call: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. 3.4 2027 - 2032 CIP and 2027 Budget City Manager Neal introduced the 2027–2032 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and 2027 Budget, providing a brief overview of the Council retreat and direction shared at that meeting. Finance Director Thao noted that the proposed 2027 budget staff report remains generally consistent with the questions and discussion from the June retreat, with a proposed 6.5% levy increase. The increase reflects approximately 5% in operational changes, including staffing and other service-related costs, restoration of the capital levy following several years of reductions, and a small HRA levy. No new debt is proposed, and the debt levy includes the planned retirement of certain existing debt. The preliminary levy is scheduled for Council action on September 15, with additional dates included in the timeline as contingencies, and the final budget and levy must be approved by December 15. Page 6 of 92 Council discussed the proposed capital and debt strategy, including the timing of projects such as the Braemar roofing, future Civic Campus needs, and maintenance of City facilities. Council expressed differing views regarding the proposed early payoff of two bonds, with discussion focused on the benefit of reducing future interest costs and lowering the levy compared with retaining funds to address deferred maintenance or future capital needs. Staff explained that the debt payoff would reduce the projected levy increase to approximately 8.6% under the alternative scenario and noted that paying down debt, completing projects without additional borrowing, and funding priorities such as Lewis Park, the Art Center, and technology initiatives were considered in developing the proposal. Council also discussed the proposed $2 million AI allocation, emphasizing the need for clarity regarding how the funds would be used and noting that it represents a multi-year, one-time funding strategy. Staff will provide additional explanation of the AI funding in the presentation for the Council meeting. Council also discussed paid leave costs, the associated payroll tax increase, and the need to continue monitoring the financial impact. Director Thao noted that a 1% change in the levy is approximately $650,000. ## 4. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hovland adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ## Sharon Allison, City Clerk ## James B. Hovland, Mayor Minutes approved by Edina City Council, September 1, 2026. Audio copy of the work session available. Page 7 of 92 Page 1 ## MINUTES ## OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ## EDINA CITY COUNCIL ## HELD AT CITY HALL ## AUGUST 18, 2026 ## 7:00 P.M. ## I.0. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ## 2.0. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Jackson, Pierce, Risser, and Hovland. Agnew was absent. ## 3.0. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ## 4.0. MEETING AGENDA – APPROVED Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving the meeting agenda. Roll call: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried. ## 5.0. COMMUNITY COMMENT Abby Reynolds asked that the City protect Arneson Acres Park as a public park and prevent it from becoming an unregulated venue for large events. Ms. Reynolds noted that some of these events have included loudspeakers playing music with explicit words and with people yelling late at night, which has frightened her children. Derek Kosh stated that he is concerned about the Flock automated license plate readers and thinks that the public should have input on their use in the City. David Frenkel stated that the West Rink building at Braemar Arena is 60 years old and noted that there needs to be a long-term plan for this building because it is way past its useful life. Mr. Frenkel asked how the City will determine the budget for AI in the City. Mr. Frenkel also stated that there are a lot of dead trees on public land in Edina and they need to be removed. Helen Ferraro stated that she is concerned with the policy that the City has come out with after the incident at Yancey Park could allow for racial profiling, and asked how the Police will be enforcing and determining this. Ralph Zickert asked the Council where the next year's $7 million will come from to pay for the $60+ million in deferred maintenance. Mursal Mohamed noted that some of the suggested policies for closing the parks may lead to more bias and problems with criminalizing young people. ## 5.1. CITY MANAGER’S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS City Manager Neal responded to Community Comments from current and past meetings. ## 6.0. CONSENT AGENDA – ADOPTED Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving the consent agenda as revised to remove Item 6.5, Construction Cooperative Agreement for a Local Trail Connection to Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail with Three Rivers Park District, as follows: Page 8 of 92 Page 2 6.1. Approve regular and work session meeting minutes of August 5, 2026 6.2. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Pre-List Dated July 31, 2026, totaling $2,474,723.33, Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated July 31, 2026, totaling $4,975,598.75, and Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated August 7, 2026, totaling $2,938,693.60 6.3. Agreement Amendment for Verizon Small Cell Infrastructure 6.4. Encroachment Agreement with 319 Harrison Avenue 6.5. Construction Cooperative Agreement for a Local Trail Connection to Nine Mile ## Creek Regional Trail with Three Rivers Park District ## 6.6. Out-of-State Travel for Mayor Hovland 6.7. On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Smithsons Roll call: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried. ## ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA ## 6.5. CONSTRUCTION COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR A LOCAL TRAIL ## CONNECTION TO NINE MILE CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL WITH THREE RIVERS ## PARK DISTRICT - APPROVED The Council expressed their excitement with this project and highlighted that it makes it possible for Richfield children to access the library more easily. Member Risser made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, approving the Construction Cooperative Agreement for a Local Trail Connection to Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail with Three Rivers Park District. Roll call: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried. ## 7.0. REPORTS / RECOMMENDATIONS ## 7.1. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-46 ACCEPTING DONATIONS – ADOPTED Mayor Hovland explained that in order to comply with State Statutes, all donations to the City must be adopted by Resolution and approved by four favorable votes of the Council accepting the donations. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2026-46 accepting various grants and donations. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Roll call: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried. ## 7.2. ORDINANCE NO. 2026-12, AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE EDINA CITY ## CODE REGARDING ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS FOR PARKS AND PUBLICLY ## OWNED PROPERTIES – TABLED Parks and Recreation Director Vetter stated that staff has revised the original presentation given to the Council on August 5, 2026, based on feedback received and also got feedback from the Parks and Recreation Commission on August 10, 2026. Mr. Vetter discussed the proposed changes for when a permit is needed, priority for park uses, Arneson Acres Park use, notices required, processes for denying and appealing permits, and signage in parks. The Council asked if the 25 limit will apply to parking lots, fees, and penalties in place for non- compliance. Mr. Vetter stated that a group of 25 would only need a permit for a building, picnic shelter, or athletic field, not other areas of the park. Mr. Vetter noted that the fees can vary based on time, use, and location, and the Council adopts those amounts annually. Page 9 of 92 Page 3 Mr. Vetter noted that when trying to get compliance, they would evaluate what is going on, check permits, ask for relocation, and turn it over to law enforcement if there is not voluntary compliance. Lieutenant Schultz stated that it would be a petty misdemeanor if there was not voluntary compliance, but they will be trying to push education on the ordinance primarily. Lieutenant Schultz noted that this ordinance would be another tool to be able to have some level of enforcement to create/keep peace. The Council gave feedback on getting people out of the park if they are not supposed to be there, but not over-engineering an ordinance on this matter. The Council suggested finding some way to allow in the ordinance for a group to play on an athletic field that is not being used even if they do not get a permit in advance. The Council gave feedback on avoiding commercialization of the park and creating loud noise, but making it allowable for residents to gather and take group photos or something like that. Mr. Vetter noted that commercial photography for non-monetary purposes is allowed in City parks. The Council asked how to write the ordinance to have the ability to de-escalate potentially dangerous situations and how to notify law enforcement without residents always having to call in. The Council expressed a desire to change the scope to be just Arneson Acres and the behavior/loud music only applying to groups of 10 or more. The Council asked questions regarding the language found on the signs in the parks. Assistant Manager Lenz read in full the language found on the signs in the parks if people feel unsafe. The Council gave feedback on writing the ordinance to encourage a permit but not mandating it. Mr. Vetter stated that with the picnic pop-ups bringing in props, displays, tables, and catered food/drinks is a commercial operation. Mr. Vetter added that they have implemented a park attendant to try to stop events on the front end. The Council stated that there are still some grammatical corrections that need to be made, specifically in number 17 of the ordinance, and suggested that they may want to table this item until those corrections are made. City Manager Neal stated that they have the time to add this to a future work session to discuss this further. The Council expressed concerns with waiting almost a full month until September 15, 2026, to discuss and vote on this matter. Member Risser made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to table Ordinance 2026- 12 to the September 15, 2026, City Council meeting. Motion withdrawn by Member Risser. Member Pierce made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, to table Ordinance 2026-12 to the September 1, 2026, City Council meeting. Roll call: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried. ## 8.0. MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Received Page 10 of 92 Page 4 ## 8.1. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT AND STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATES - Q2 2026 ## 8.2 PROPOSED CHANGES TO METHODOLOGY OF CITY’S STATE AND ## NATIONAL PLATFORM AND PRIORITIES ## 8.3 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS ## 9.0. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS – Received ## 10.0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ## Sharon Allison, City Clerk ## James B. Hovland, Mayor Minutes approved by Edina City Council, September 1, 2026. Video Copy of the August 18, 2026, meeting available. Page 11 of 92 ## Item Report September 1, 2026 ## City Council ## Item Number: 6.2 Department: Finance ## Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Pa Thao, Finance Director ## Item Title: Payment of Claims ## Action Requested: Approve claims for payment ## Information/Background: For security purposes and to meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL), the detailed claims reports are not included in the public packet but they are available to City Council through a secure Board Portal. To request the claims reports, please submit a data request (URL). ## List of Payment Claims: ## 1. Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated 08.14.2026 Total $1,478,544.86 ## 2. Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated 08.21.2026 Total $2,122,272.96 Page 12 of 92 ## Purchase Request September 1, 2026 ## City Council ## Item Number: 6.3 Department: Public Works ## Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Davion Conover, Equipment Operations ## Supervisor, Joseph Abood, General Manager Braemar Golf ## Course ## Item Title: Purchase Request: 2027 Ford F250 with Accessories ## Action Requested: Approve Purchase Request for 2027 Ford F250 with Accessories from Midway Ford for $45,822.84. ## Requisition Number: 12600215 ## Vendor: Midway Ford ## Equipment Status: Replacement Funding Source: Golf course operating budget Cost: $45,822.84 ## Information/Background: This is a replacement of a vehicle at Braemar Golf Course. The vehicle is used for golf course operations and snow removal. ## Resources/Financial Impacts: This vehicle replacement was identified in the equipment replacement plan. It is funded by the golf course operating budget. ## Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars: The replacement was evaluated against the Green Fleet Policy. An electric, hybrid or alternative fuel replacement was not available that maintained the same level of service for golf maintenance operations. This vehicle is used during the operation of the golf course, and helps with snow removal operations. ## Reliable Service ## Values Impact: ## Stewardship Replacing aging equipment at the appropriate time is sound asset management practice. ## Supporting Documentation: Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL) and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data request (URL). Page 13 of 92 ## None Page 14 of 92 ## Item Report September 1, 2026 ## City Council ## Item Number: 6.4 Department: Public Works Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Chad Millner, Director of Public Works and City ## Engineer Item Title: Resolution 2026-51: State Bridge Funds Request for Wooddale Avenue Bridge Replacement ## Action Requested: Approve Resolution 2026-51 for State Bridge Funds Request for Wooddale Avenue Bridge Replacement ## Information/Background: The Wooddale Avenue Bridge is nearing the end of its useful life. Final plans are complete, and it is eligible for State Bridge Funds for replacement. A resolution from the City Council is required to apply for that funding source. Staff are working on possible funding scenarios with various grant programs. The bridge is tentatively scheduled for replacement in 2029. ## Resources/Financial Impacts: Staff are working on possible funding scenarios with various grant programs. The bridge is tentatively scheduled for replacement in 2029. There are no financial impacts with submitting the request for State Bridge Funds. ## Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars: This project aligns with the Comprehensive Plan, Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan and Climate Action Plan and is included in the Capital Improvement Plan. ## Strong Foundation ## Reliable Service ## Livable City ## Better Together ## Values Impact: ## Stewardship Replacing aging infrastructure at the appropriate time is sound asset management practice. ## Supporting Documentation: Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL) and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data request (URL). ## None Page 15 of 92 ## Resolution 2026-51: State Bridge Funds Request ## for Wooddale Avenue Bridge Replacement WHEREAS, the City of Edina has reviewed the pertinent data on bridges requiring replacement, rehabilitation, or removal, supplied by local citizenry and local units of government, (and the regional development commission, or the metropolitan council where applicable); and WHEREAS, the City of Edina has identified those bridges that are high priority and that require replacement, rehabilitation, or removal within the next five years; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following bridges are high priorities for replacement, major rehabilitation, or removal, and the City of Edina intends to replace, rehabilitate, or remove these bridges as soon as possible when funds are available; and ## Old Bridge ## Number ## Road ## Number and Name ## Crossing LPI Total ## Project ## Cost ## Township or State ## Bridge ## Funds ## Requested ## Federal ## Funds Local or ## State Aid ## Funds ## Proposed ## Construction ## Year ## 90646 MSAS ## Segment 120-150- 011 ## Minnehaha ## Creek ## 46 $3,285,000 $1,160,000 TBD $2,125,000 2029 Dated: September 1, 2026 Page 16 of 92 ## Purchase Request September 1, 2026 ## City Council ## Item Number: 6.5 Department: Public Works Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Chad Millner, Director of Public Works and City ## Engineer Item Title: Purchase Request: Crosswalk Markings at France Avenue & 65th Street ## Action Requested: Approve purchase request for crosswalk markings at France Avenue & 65th Street with Safety Signs Inc. for $34,860.00 ## Requisition Number: 12600220 Vendor: Safety Signs Inc. ## Equipment Status: NA ## Funding Source: Public Works Operating Budget Cost: $34,860.00 ## Information/Background: Per Hennepin County Policy, the City is responsible for crosswalk marking along France Avenue. The markings at 65th Street and France Avenue are in need of replacement. This project will remove the remaining markings and install only white thermoplastic blocks on all four legs of the intersection. This work will most likely occur during overnight hours to limit traffic impacts and create a safe working environment. ## Resources/Financial Impacts: This project will be funded by the Public Works Operating Budget. ## Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars: This project aligns with the Comprehensive Plan and Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan. ## Strong Foundation ## Reliable Service ## Livable City ## Better Together ## Values Impact: ## Stewardship Replacing aging infrastructure at the appropriate time is sound asset management practice. ## Supporting Documentation: Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL) and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data request (URL). Page 17 of 92 ## None Page 18 of 92 ## Purchase Request September 1, 2026 ## City Council ## Item Number: 6.6 Department: Public Works ## Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Aaron Ditzler, Assistant City Engineer Item Title: Purchase Request: ENG 26-10 2026 Storm and Sanitary Sewer Improvements ## Action Requested: Approve Purchase Request for 2026 Storm and Sanitary Sewer Improvements to Bituminous Roadways, Inc for $310,242.67 ## Requisition Number: 12600214 Vendor: Bituminous Roadways, Inc. ## Equipment Status: N/A Funding Source: CIP ENG 25034, Sanitary sewer and storm sewer utility funds Cost: $310,242.67 ## Information/Background: The project involves replacement of failed or underperforming storm and sanitary sewer main pipes at two locations: 1. Along Olinger Boulevard between 61st Street and Olinger Circle (145 feet of sanitary sewer main with significant sag) 2. Between 6110 and 6112 Habitat Court properties in a City owned permanent easement (60 feet of storm sewer with severe pipe offset) The work will occur via open-cut excavation. Restoration of pavement and turf will occur following the improvements. Both project areas have had operational challenges. Impacted property owners have been notified on Habitat Court. Impacted property owners will be notified on Olinger Boulevard. ## Resources/Financial Impacts: The Olinger Boulevard sanitary sewer main improvements are listed in the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) under CIP number ENG25034. The Habitat Court improvements are not listed in the CIP. The improvements will be funded by the sanitary and storm utility fund, respectively. Public Works will maintain the infrastructure following the warranty period. ## Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars: This project aligns with the Comprehensive Plan and a portion is included in the Capital Improvement Plan. ## Better Together Page 19 of 92 ## Strong Foundation Reliable Service Livable City ## Values Impact: ## Stewardship Replacing aging infrastructure at the appropriate time is sound asset management practice. ## Supporting Documentation: Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL) and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data request (URL). ## None Page 20 of 92 ## Item Report September 1, 2026 ## City Council ## Item Number: 6.7 Department: Public Works Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator, Andrew ## Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Title: Traffic Safety Reports of June 30 and July 28, 2026 ## Action Requested: Approve the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Committee. ## Information/Background: The Traffic Safety Committee recommends action on three items and no action on four items. The Transportation Commission reviewed the reports at their July 16 and August 120 regular meetings and provided one additional recommendation. See attached staff reports. ## Resources/Financial Impacts: Traffic control signage and pavement markings within the public right-of-way are owned and maintained by the Public Works Department. Changes or additions to signage or markings will be funded through the Streets Division operating budget or the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund. ## Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars: The recommendations in this report support the goal in the Transportation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan to "manage, maintain and operate roadways to maximize wherever possible the safety and mobility of all users and all modes." The staff recommendations are guided by the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and the City's local traffic policies. ## Strong Foundation ## Livable City ## Better Together ## Values Impact: ## Engagement Members of the public are given opportunities to provide additional information to the Transportation Commission and City Council. ## Equity The Traffic Safety Committee's recommendations are guided by the ## Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MnMUTCD) and the City's local traffic policies. Staff strives to apply this guidance equitably to all areas of the City. ## Health The Traffic Safety Committee recommendations promote the physical wellbeing of all people who live, work or visit Edina. Page 21 of 92 ## Supporting Documentation: Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL) and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data request (URL). 1. Traffic Safety Report of June 30, 2026 2. Traffic Safety Report of June 30, 2026 Appendix (Board Portal) 3. Traffic Safety Report of July 28, 2026 Page 22 of 92 ## Staff Report Date: September 1, 2026 ## To: Mayor and City Council ## From: Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator ## Subject: Traffic Safety Report of June 30, 2026 ## Information/Background: The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on June 30. The Traffic Safety Coordinator, Transportation Planner, Engineering/Public Works Director, Assistant City Planner and Traffic Safety Specialist were in attendance for this meeting. On each of the items, persons involved have been contacted and the staff recommendation has been discussed with them. They were informed that if they disagree with the recommendation or have additional facts to present, they can submit correspondence to the Transportation Commission and/or to City Council prior to the September 1 meeting. Section A: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends action A1. Request for crosswalk signs at Mirror Lakes Dr and Northwood Dr Description Resident wants signs with in-street markings to raise crossing awareness ADT Ranges between 700-1,200 (2016) Crashes None in past ten years ## Previous Work Mirror Lakes Dr overlaid in 2016 ## Future Work Northwood Dr anticipated 2029 overlay Current Facilities Crosswalk markings with no signage Miscellaneous No curb & gutter at intersection ## SEMAP Safety Priority Medium ## SEMAP Countermeasures Not applicable Staff recommends installing standard crosswalk signage. ## A2. Review parking restrictions on Sherwood Rd Description Resident on Pinewood Trl is requesting to remove 2-hour parking restrictions on Sherwood Rd to allow clinic employees street parking, instead of parking on Pinewood Trl Current Parking Parking restricted on west side (enacted in 1993), with 2-hour restrictions on east side ## ADT 506 (2007) Crashes None reported in past ten years ## Future Work Sherwood Rd overlay in 2026 Street Width Approximately 29’ (Living Streets allows two-sided parking). Miscellaneous Clinic policy restricts employees from parking in parking lot Police respond frequently to six-hour restriction ordinance on Pinewood Trl Staff recommends allowing parking on the west side of Sherwood Rd between Grandview Sq and Pinewood Trl. Page 23 of 92 ## Memo ## A3. Parking restriction follow-up on Concord Ter Description Resident concerned with double-sided parking during school pickup leading to bus access issues while kids are walking in the middle of the street (school lets out at 4:05 pm) Crashes None in past 10 years ## Previous Work Reconstructed in 2016 Unique Circumstances Concord Ter is closest access to Southview Middle School with no parking restrictions ## Busses access Concord Ter from W 58 th ## and St Johns Ave Nearby Sherwood Ave, Dalrymple Rd and St Andrews Ave were reconstructed in 2011 to 30’ wide with double- sided school day parking restrictions ## Bike/Ped Facilities Sidewalk on Concord Ave, crosswalk at Concord Ter ## Street Width 27’ Past Action No Parking School Days 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on north side of Concord Ter between Concord Ave and 4616 ## Concord Ter The Transportation Commission recommends that City Council direct staff to review other options aside from full school day parking restrictions. The Commission supports the residents’ position but recommends a more prescriptive window for parking prohibition be investigated by staff. Staff recommends extending school-day parking restrictions on the north side of Concord Ter to 4600 Concord Ter. Section B: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends no action B1. Request for off-street pedestrian facility near Interlachen Blvd and Park Ter Description Residents have concerns with non-motorist access along busy curve ## ADT 1,440 (2017) 85% Speed 30.5 mph Crashes None at intersection Miscellaneous A median is present, south of Interlachen Blvd Future Facilities Proposed shared-use path on Park Ter and Interlachen Blvd ## SEMAP Safety Priority Medium ## SEMAP Countermeasures Not applicable Staff recommends no action. B2. Request for crosswalk over W 66 th ## St at Warren Ave Description Family is concerned with safety crossing W 66 th ## St to access Normandale Park ## AADT 4,397 (2023) Crashes One WB rear-end crash in 2017 (driver under the influence) Bike & Ped Crosses 31 total crosses Peak hour of 10 crosses (1 pm) ## Crossing Distance 35’ ## Past & Future Work W 66 th St overlaid in 2017 Proposed sidewalk on W 66 th St in 2030 Crosswalk Policy Crosswalk does not meet warrants ## SEMAP Safety Priority Low Staff recommends no changes. A crosswalk will be reviewed after construction of the sidewalk on W 66 th St in 2030. Page 24 of 92 ## Memo B3. Street parking complaints on Morningside Rd between Grimes Ave and Crocker Ave Staff recommends no action. Section D: Other traffic safety items handled D1. A transit bus is continually abandoned by the bus driver on Vernon Ave near Interlachen Blvd. The requestor was notified to contact non-emergency Police dispatch when they see this for enforcement and education on areas to park adequately. D2. A resident on Creek Valley Rd east of the High School requested placards clarifying current parking restrictions. Public Works installed placards and the issue was resolved. D3. Requests for speed display signs on Malibu Dr, Olinger Blvd, France Ave to raise driver awareness. The temporary speed display sign will be utilized when available and further review for permanent speed display signs will be considered. D4. Complaints of leftover landscaping rock left on Wooddale Ave. Public Works was requested to sweep the section of Wooddale. D5. A commuter noted a signal light out at Hazelton Rd and York Ave. Hennepin County was notified and fixed the signal. D6. A complaint of vehicle speeds on and crossing concerns over Vernon Ave at Hansen Rd. Hennepin County was notified of the complaint for review and the requestor was recommended to cross Vernon at the signalized intersection of Tracy Ave. D7. A complaint of vegetation blocking a stop sign within private property in the Grandview area. Property management was notified and fixed the issue. D8. A complaint of vehicles parking on Edinborough, too close to Parklawn Ave. The Edina Police was requested to patrol the area and the requestor was informed to notify the police for future parking concerns. D9. The max height bar was hit at the top level of Grandview parking ramp. The Facilities division contacted property management and the issue was resolved. Description Added events at Morningside Church has led to parked cars blocking driveways and impacting traffic flow Parking allowed on both sides of Morningside Rd Police posted temporary restrictions between Grimes Ave and Crocker Ave ## AADT 1,318 (2020) 85% Speed 29.6 mph Crashes Two crashes involving parked vehicles, east of Grimes Ave (2017 & 2023) Unique Circumstances Cars are parking along both sides of Morningside Rd, even blocking driveway access Previous Work Morningside Rd was reconstructed in 2023 at 27’ Previous Review Staff initially recommended parking restrictions between four driveways (remove parking for 4-5 spaces) Council approved no changes in March 2025 citing parking demand ## SEMAP Safety Priority Medium ## SEMAP Countermeasures Not applicable Page 25 of 92 ## Memo D10. A commuter experienced a blocked traffic signal traveling westbound on W 77 th ## St at Computer Ave. The visibility of the signal is poor, but advanced signage indicating a traffic signal is present and visible for the signal. D11. A resident request for stop signs at the intersection of W 55 th St, Beard Ct and Beard Ave S due to it feeling unsafe for non-vehicular users. This intersection is low volume with adequate sight lines. Stop signs are unwarranted. D12. A complaint made of a construction vehicle parking on W 49 th ## St, too close to France. The Edina Police was requested to enforce the parking concern. Page 26 of 92 ## Memo ## Traffic Safety Report of June 30, 2026 Appendix A1. Request for crosswalk signs at Mirror Lakes and Northwood Dr Figure 1: Existing crosswalk at Mirror Lakes Dr and Northwood Dr (facing south) ## A2. Review parking restrictions on Sherwood Rd Figure 2: Aerial view of Sherwood Rd between Pinewood Trl and Grandview Sq Page 27 of 92 ## Memo ## A3. Parking restriction follow-up on Concord Ter Figure 3: Aerial view of Concord Ter between Concord Ave and W 58 th ## St Existing parking restrictions are highlighted in purple; proposed parking restrictions are highlighted in red. B1. Request for off-street pedestrian facility near Interlachen Blvd and Park Ter Figure 4: Aerial view of Interlachen Blvd and Park Terr intersection Page 28 of 92 ## Memo B2. Request for crosswalk over W 66 th ## St at Warren Ave Figure 5: Aerial view of W 66 th ## St and Warren Ave intersection B3. Street parking complaints on Morningside Rd between Grimes Ave and Crocker Ave Figure 6: Aerial view Morningside Rd between Crocker Ave and Grimes Ave Page 29 of 92 ## Staff Report Date: September 1, 2026 ## To: Mayor and City Council ## From: Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator ## Subject: Traffic Safety Report of July 28, 2026 ## Information/Background The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on July 27. The Traffic Safety Coordinator, Engineering/Public Works Director, Assistant City Planner, Public Works Coordinator and Traffic Safety Specialist were in attendance for this meeting. On each of the items, persons involved have been contacted and the staff recommendation has been discussed with them. They were informed that if they disagree with the recommendation or have additional facts to present, they can submit correspondence to the Transportation Commission and/or to City Council prior to the September 1 meeting. Section B: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends no action B1. Speed complaints on W 62 nd ## St between Valley View Rd and France Ave Description Residents noting vehicles traveling fast in both directions to enter Pamela Park ADT 2,789 (July 2026) 85% Speed 35.4 mph (2026) Crashes Seven since 2016 ## Previous Work W 62 nd St reconstructed in 2018 ## SEMAP Safety Priority High Staff recommends no action. W 62 nd St will be considered for a permanent dynamic speed display sign. Section D: Other traffic safety items handled D1. Two requests were received for one-sided parking restrictions on Morningside Rd, west of France Ave. The Living Streets Plan allows two-sided parking on streets wider than 27’. No action is recommended. D2. A neighbor was concerned with impacted sight lines on Warden Ave looking on Tracy Ave. All sight lines were reviewed and all vegetation in the area was outside of enforceable action. D3. A resident near the curve of Melody Lane requested a tree to be trimmed to improve sight lines. Despite the tree impacting sight lines, stopping distances are not impacted and the tree is not extending into the roadway. No action needed. D4. Tree limbs were reported down on Oak Dr. Parks and Recreation Maintenance staff removed the limbs. Page 30 of 92 ## Memo D5. Many sight line complaints submitted within City right of way and at intersections of private residences. The appropriate parties were notified, and vegetation was improved where required. D6. A request to use the mobile speed display sign on Valley View Rd between Hwy 100 and Wooddale Ave. The sign will be installed temporarily in August. D7. A request for traffic signals at Xerxes Ave (Hennepin County Rd 31) and W 64 th ## St. Hennepin County reviewed data and found warrants were not met. Edina and Hennepin County will continue discussions on safety improvements as this area is classified as a very high priority in the SEMAP Roadway Safety Priority Network. D8. A request for street lighting at the intersection of Vernon Ave and Killarney Lane to improve visibility for non- vehicular users. The requestor was advised to submit a petition. ## Section E: Items referred to Edina Police for enforcement E1. An online complaint included e-bike users who did not follow proper safety measures. Page 31 of 92 ## Purchase Request September 1, 2026 ## City Council ## Item Number: 6.8 Department: Parks & Recreation Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Tracy Petersen, Assistant Director Parks & ## Recreation Item Title: Purchase Request: Architectural Design Services for New Edina Art Center ## Action Requested: Approve Purchase Request for Architectural Design Services for new Edina Art Center with Hennepin County for $502,849. ## Requisition Number: 12600219 ## Vendor: Hennepin County ## Equipment Status: N/A ## Funding Source: P&R25124-Surplus Funds Cost: $502,849.00 ## Information/Background: In 2025 the City signed a lease agreement with Hennepin County to construct a new library building with the intent to lease space within the new Southdale Library for the Edina Art Center. Hennepin County selected project architect Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle, LTD. (MSR) to provide architectural and engineering services for the project. Pursuant to the lease, the City is responsible for reimbursing Hennepin County for any costs associated with the design and engineering of the City's tenant areas and shared common spaces. The proposed design services for approval represent approximately 80% of the total design and engineering fees to date. Construction is fully underway with expected completion still anticipated for late 2027. ## Resources/Financial Impacts: Overall design costs for the new Edina Art Center are being funded by one-time surplus funds. ## Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars: The design and construction of the new Edina Art Center is a City-Wide Budget Goal for the 2026-2027 Budget Work Plan. It is also a Parks & Recreation Department Work Plan goal. ## Strong Foundation ## Better Together ## Values Impact: Page 32 of 92 ## Engagement The new Edina Art Center spaces will provide artistic and creative opportunities for connection and belonging. ## Equity The new Edina Art Center will be able to provide accessible spaces for users of diverse needs to experience the arts. ## Sustainability The new Edina Art Center will be part of a larger Hennepin County space that meets the city's energy and efficiency standards. ## Supporting Documentation: Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL) and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data request (URL). ## None Page 33 of 92 ## Item Report September 1, 2026 ## City Council ## Item Number: 6.9 Department: Parks & Recreation Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director Item Title: Prime Purchasing Agent Agreement with Knutson Construction Services, Inc. for the ## Braemar Ice Arena Improvement Project ## Action Requested: Approve prime purchasing agent agreement with Knutson Construction Services, Inc. for the Braemar Arena Renovation and Expansion project. ## Information/Background: Under Minnesota law the City of Edina is exempt from sales tax for purchases because of its status as a local government. As part of the Braemar Ice Arena renovation and expansion project, improvements have been identified for capital expenses. To conduct those improvements the City and Knutson Construction Services, Inc. have previously entered into an agreement to utilize the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) process for construction delivery. Knutson, as CMAR, handles all bidding of the project and separates labor from materials and delivers to the City a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the identified improvements. The CMAR is responsible for coordinating all identified phases of construction as part of the GMP. This agreement to identify a Prime Purchasing Agent covers the non-labor portion of the GMP for the renovation and expansion project. This agreement designates that for the purposes of the Braemar Arena renovation and improvement project, Knutson is a Prime Purchasing Agent appointed by the City. The purchase of materials, supplies and equipment estimated to be approximately $12,569,639, used for the project can then be procured exempt from sales tax. While the City is responsible for ultimate payment, Knutson shall arrange for the purchase and delivery of materials so that an adequate supply is available to perform the work on time and in the most economical manner. This agreement covers purchases of materials only and does not cover labor costs. This agreement cannot be delegated or assigned to others without the City's prior written consent to ensure full control and oversight of this process. The establishment of the GMP will be a separate item on this meeting agenda and requires another action. Approval of this agreement does not approve the GMP. The City Attorney has reviewed the agreement for approval. ## Resources/Financial Impacts: By entering into this agreement the renovation and expansion project reduces project costs by utilizing the tax exempt status granted to the City of Edina. ## Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars: The Braemar Park Master Plan was adopted by the Edina City Council in 2018 and amended in 2022. The project was funded by two successful referendum votes in 2022 and 2023 authorizing a total of Page 34 of 92 $45.2M for the Braemar Arena portion of the project. ## Strong Foundation ## Reliable Service ## Livable City ## Better Together ## Values Impact: ## Stewardship This process allows for greater financial stewardship by utilizing the City of Edina's tax exempt status to gain cost savings measures by utilizing a purchasing agent. ## Supporting Documentation: Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL) and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data request (URL). ## None Page 35 of 92 ## Purchase Request September 1, 2026 ## City Council ## Item Number: 6.10 Department: Fire ## Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Jeff Brown, Community Health Administrator Item Title: Amend Public Health Emergency Preparedness Agreement with City of Bloomington ## Action Requested: Approve amendment to existing Public Health Emergency Preparedness services contract with Bloomington Public Health. ## Requisition Number: 12600211 ## Vendor: City of Bloomington ## Equipment Status: NA ## Funding Source: PHEP/CRI Grants - Minnesota Department of Health Cost: $59,518 ## Information/Background: This amendment will add one-year to the existing Public Health Emergency Preparedness services agreement between the City of Edina and the City of Bloomington's Public Health Division for providing the residents of Edina with Public Health Emergency Preparedness Services and Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) Services. These services will meet the requirements of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness and CRI grants from the Minnesota Department of Health to the City of Edina. Bloomington Public Health provides all required grant duties and reporting for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Cities Readiness Initiative grants from the Minnesota Department of Health to the City of Edina Community Health Board. ## Resources/Financial Impacts: Funded completely by grants from the Minnesota Department of Health ## Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars: Public Health Emergency Preparedness planning provides the City with a foundation to build upon when Public Health crises appear quickly. These grants provide staff with resources and skills to sustain readiness and response. ## Strong Foundation ## Values Impact: Page 36 of 92 ## Equity Grant duties specifically require City to integrate access and functional needs assessments and considerations into planning to ensure these needs are not a barrier to access for residents. Health Strengthens City ability to respond to public health emergencies ## Stewardship No funding necessary for this contract as it is completely funding by grants ## Supporting Documentation: Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL) and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data request (URL). ## None Page 37 of 92 ## Purchase Request September 1, 2026 ## City Council ## Item Number: 6.11 Department: Police ## Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Ryan Schultz, Lieutenant ## Item Title: Purchase Request: Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles ## Action Requested: Approve the purchase request for two replacement patrol vehicles. ## Requisition Number: 2027/12700001 ## Vendor: Tenvoorde Ford ## Equipment Status: Replacement ## Funding Source: Equipment Replacement Budget Cost: $96,410.00 ## Information/Background: The Police Department is requesting approval of a purchase request for two Ford Police Interceptor Utility patrol vehicles totaling $96,410.00 from Tenvoorde Ford. These vehicles will replace two 2022 Ford Interceptor Utility vehicles that are scheduled for replacement in 2027. The vehicles are expected to take 4–6 months to be built by the manufacturer and outfitted with proper police equipment. The Police Department is requesting the purchase now to ensure the replacement vehicles can be in service by early 2027 in case of any mechanical issues with current vehicles. The vehicles will be purchased via the State of Minnesota Cooperative Purchasing Contract. Payment is not due until the vehicles are delivered. The purchase is within budget and covered by the equipment replacement budget. ## Resources/Financial Impacts: This purchase is within budget and covered by the Equipment Replacement Budget. ## Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars: ## Reliable Service ## Values Impact: Stewardship Proactive replacement of essential equipment ## Supporting Documentation: Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL) and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data Page 38 of 92 request (URL). ## None Page 39 of 92 ## Item Report September 1, 2026 ## City Council ## Item Number: 6.12 Department: Community Development ## Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Cary Teague, Community Development Director Item Title: Resolution 2026-52: Final Plat for Vernon Heights Townhomes, 5516 Vernon Avenue ## Action Requested: Adopt Resolution 2026-52 approving the final plat for the Vernon Heights Townhomes at 5516 Vernon Avenue. ## Information/Background: Abundance Properties are requesting approval of the final plat for their four townhome development at 5516 Vernon Avenue. The lots are consistent with the preliminary plat. No changes are proposed to the site plan. ## Supporting Documentation: ## 1. Final Plat ## 2. Preliminary Plat Page 40 of 92 ## Resolution 2026-52: Final Plat for Vernon Heights ## Townhomes, 5516 Vernon Avenue BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows: Section I. BACKGROUND. 1.01 Abundance properties received Preliminary Plat approval to tear down the existing single- family home at 5516 Vernon Avenue and build two double dwelling units. 1.02 The subject property is legally described as follows: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast I /4 of Section 32, Township I 17, North Range 21, West of the 5th Principal Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at the point of intersection of the Northerly line of Highway Number 169 and 212 with a line parallel with and I 022.5 feet West of the East line of said Northeast I /4 of the Northeast I /4; thence North along said parallel line 328.5 feet more or less to a point said point, being 808 feet South from the North line of said Northeast I /4 of Northeast I /4; thence East parallel with said North line 122 feet; thence South parallel with the East line of said Northeast I / 4 of the Northeast I / 4 I 08 feet; thence Southeasterly 156.8 feet more or less to a point on the Northerly line of U.S. Highway Number 169 and 212 said point being 154.4 feet Northeasterly from the point of beginning; thence Southwesterly along said Northerly line of U.S. Highway Number 169 and 212 to the point of beginning according to the United States Government Survey thereof and situate in Hennepin County, Minnesota. 1.03 The applicant is now requesting Final Plat approval. 1.04 On May 28, 2025, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval. Vote: 6 Ayes and 2 Nays. 1.05 On June 17, 2025, the City Council held a public hearing and considered the request. 1.06 On July I 5, 2025, the City Council approved the preliminary plat. ## Section 2. FINDINGS 2.0 1 Approval is based on the following findings: 1. There are no changes proposed to the approved site plan. 2. The final plat is consistent with the preliminary plat. Page 41 of 92 ## Section 3. APPROVAL NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina, approves the Final Plat. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. Park dedication fee of $15,000 shall be due prior to filing the Final Plat at Hennepin County. Dated: September 1, 2026 Page 42 of 92 ## CIC NUMBER 2240 ## A ## Planned Community ## VERNON HEIGHTS ## CIC PLAT This CIC Plat is part of the Declaration recorded as Document No. on this day of ______________________202 ## Hennepin County Recorder I, Ryon M. Peterson, do hereby certify that the work was undertaken by or reviewed and approved by me for this CIC PLAT of CIC NUMBER 2240, a planned community, VERNON HEIGHTS, being located upon: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, Township 117 North, Range 21 West, of the 5th Principal Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at the point of intersection of the Northerly line of Highway Number 169 and 212 with a line parallel with and 1022.50 feet West of the East line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4; thence North along said parallel line 328.5 feet more or less to a point, said point being 808.00 feet South from the North fine of said Northeast 1/4 of Northeast 1/4; thence East parallel with said North line 122.00 feet; thence South parallel with the East line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 108.00 feet; thence Southeasterly 156.8 feet more or less to a point on the Northerly fine of U.S. Highway Number 169 and 212, said point being 154.40 feet Northeasterly from the point of beginning; thence Southwesterly along said Northerly line of U.S. Highway Number 169 and 212 to the point of beginning, according to the United States Government Survey thereof and situate in Hennepin County, Minnesota. and that this CIC plat fully and accurately depicts all information required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 5158.2-1101 (c) and that I am a duly Licensed Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Dated this day of _ 202 ## By Ryan M. Peterson, Licensed Land Surveyor ## Minnesota License No. 60424 ## STA TE OF MINNESOTA ## COUNTY OF This instrument was acknowledged before me on this day of , 202 , by Ryan M. Peterson, a Licensed Land Surveyor. ## Notary Public, ## My Commission Expires: ## County, Minnesota ## SURVEY DIVISION, Hennepin County, Minnesota Pursuant ta MN. STAT. Sec. 3838.565 (1969), this CIC plat has been approved this day of _ , 202 . ## By Chris F. Mavis, Hennepin County Surveyor ## LAKE & LAND SURVEYING, INC. ## 1200 CENTRE POINTE CURVE, SUITE 375 ## SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55120 ## SHEET 1 OF 2 SHEETS ## AutoCAD SHX Text -------------------------------------------- ## I, Ryan M. Peterson, do hereby certify that the work was undertaken by or reviewed and approved by me for this ## CIC PLAT of CIC NUMBER 2240, a planned community, VERNON HEIGHTS, being located upon: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, Township 117 North, Range 21 West, of the 5th Principal Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at the point of intersection of the Northerly line of Highway Number 169 and 212 with a line parallel with and 1022.50 feet West of the East line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4; thence North along said parallel line 328.5 feet more or less to a point, said point being 808.00 feet South from the North line of said Northeast 1/4 of Northeast 1/4; thence East parallel with said North line 122.00 feet; thence South parallel with the East line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 108.00 feet; thence Southeasterly 156.8 feet more or less to a point on the ## Northerly line of U.S. Highway Number 169 and 212, said point being 154.40 feet Northeasterly from the point of beginning; thence Southwesterly along said Northerly line of U.S. Highway Number 169 and 212 to the point of beginning, according to the United ## States Government Survey thereof and situate in Hennepin County, Minnesota. and that this CIC plat fully and accurately depicts all information ## required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 515B.2-1101 (c) and that I am a duly Licensed Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Dated this ______ day of ___________________, ## 202__. By Ryan M. Peterson, Licensed ## Land Surveyor _____________________________________________ ## Minnesota License No. 60424 STATE ## OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ____________ This instrument was acknowledged before me on this ______ day of _______________, 202__, by Ryan M. Peterson, a Licensed Land Surveyor. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ## Notary Public, ____________ County, ## Minnesota My Commission Expires: ## __________________ SURVEY ## DIVISION, Hennepin County, Minnesota ## Pursuant to MN. STAT. Sec. 383B.565 (1969), this CIC plat has been approved this ______ day of _______________, ## 202__. By Chris F. Mavis, Hennepin ## County Surveyor _____________________________________________ Page 43 of 92 ## AutoCAD SHX Text -------------------------------------------- ## (DEED) DENOTES RECORD DATA ## PER DESCRIPTION Page 44 of 92 submitted 4/25/25 ## Planning Division Page 45 of 92 ## Item Report September 1, 2026 ## City Council ## Item Number: 6.13 Department: Administration ## Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Elena Roberts, Deputy City Clerk Item Title: Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Our Lady of Grace Church ## Action Requested: Approve temporary liquor license for Our Lady of Grace Church. ## Information/Background: Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, located at 5071 Eden Avenue, will be hosting their annual School Marathon Family Celebration on September 25, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., and has applied for a Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License. The event will take place in designated areas on the property. The application meets the eligibility requirements for a temporary liquor license and have submitted plans in compliance with the special conditions outlined in City Code. There have been no prior issues with this organization. The Edina Police Department will provide security for the event. ## Supporting Documentation: ## None Page 46 of 92 ## Item Report September 1, 2026 ## City Council ## Item Number: 6.14 Department: Administration ## Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Elena Roberts, Deputy City Clerk ## Item Title: Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Normandale Lutheran Church ## Action Requested: Approve temporary liquor license for Normandale Lutheran Church. ## Information/Background: Normandale Lutheran Church, located at 6100 Normandale Road, will be hosting their 2026 Community Fest on September 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM, and has applied for a Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License. The event will take place in designated areas on the property. The application meets the eligibility requirements for a temporary liquor license and have submitted plans in compliance with the special conditions outlined in City Code. There have been no prior issues with this organization. The Edina Police Department will provide security for the event. ## Supporting Documentation: ## None Page 47 of 92 ## Item Report September 1, 2026 ## City Council ## Item Number: 6.15 Department: Administration ## Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Sharon Allison, City Clerk Item Title: Resolution 2026-49: Setting Public Hearing Date for Special Assessments and Delinquent ## Utilities ## Action Requested: Approve Resolution 2026-49 setting a public hearing date for Oct. 6, 2026, for Special Assessments and Delinquent Utilities. ## Information/Background: Each year, the City Council holds special assessment public hearings to consider improvement and maintenance projects to be special assessed against benefited property owners and for delinquent utilities. To hold the public hearings, the Council must adopt a resolution setting the date. Staff recommend that the hearing date be set for the Oct. 6, 2026, City Council meeting. ## Supporting Documentation: ## None Page 48 of 92 ## Resolution 2026-49: Setting Public Hearing Date ## for Special Assessments and Delinquent Utilities NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, that a public hearing shall be held on the 6th day of October, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. to pass upon such proposed assessment, and at such time and place all persons owning property affected by such improvement and delinquent utilities will be given an opportunity to be heard with reference to assessments for the following: ## • Aquatic Vegetation – Improvement No. AQ-26 ## • Weed Mowing – Improvement No. WD-26 ## • Tree Removal – Improvement No. TR-26 ## • 50th & France Business District – Improvement No. M-26 ## • Grandview Business District – Improvement No. G-26 ## • Presidents A & B – Improvement No. BA-466 ## • Delinquent Utilities - DU-26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, that the City Clerk is directed to publish and mail notices of the public hearings. Dated: September 1, 2026 Page 49 of 92 ## Item Report September 1, 2026 ## City Council ## Item Number: 7.1 Department: Administration ## Item Activity: Information Prepared By: Thomas Brooks, Organizational Development ## Manager ## Item Title: 2025-26 Equity Strategic Action Plan Update ## Action Requested: No action requested. ## Information/Background: ## Equity Strategic Action Plan (ESAP) History The City of Edina created a Race and Equity Task Force of community members and city staff who met from 2016 to 2018 and developed a set of recommendations referred to as the Race and Equity Work Plan. The Race and Equity Work Plan consisted of a list of recommended tasks and projects intended to help the organization internally and externally progress toward desired equitable and inclusive outcomes. One of the remaining items from the work plan was to “develop a Race & Equity strategic plan, which connects from the implementation (race and equity workplan) plan, current state and future work with data included.” This recommendation was moved forward in the format of the current Equity Strategic Action Plan (ESAP). ## Diamond Inclusiveness Assessment (DIA) In February 2025, the City engaged CultureBrokers to conduct a Diamond Inclusiveness™ Assessment (DIA), a 360-degree evaluation of the City's strengths and weaknesses across eight culture-shaping ## dimensions: Built Environment, Cultural Capital, Financial Investment, Human Development, Natural Environment, Political Capital, Social Capital, and Spiritual Capital. A total of 358 stakeholders participated, including 50.4 percent employees and 35.8 percent residents. The assessment identified 'Natural Environment' as the City's relative strength, with 57 percent agreement — 18 percentage points above the average of comparable organizations. Built Environment was identified as the relative weakness, with the highest disagreement rate (22 percent) of any dimension. Based on strategic value and feasibility, City leadership selected Human Development as the dimension of opportunity for improvement. ## Equity Framework and ESAP Adoption Following the DIA, the City adopted an Equity Framework in April 2025, and the Equity Strategic Action Plan (ESAP) in June 2025. The ESAP identifies two SMART goals for implementation between July 2025 to December 2026, addressing the Built Environment and Human Development dimensions. ## ESAP Goal 1: Built Environment Page 50 of 92 Strategic Improvement: The City's spaces will accommodate different cultural needs and include easy-to-see and understand way finding signage throughout its spaces. Goal: By December 31, 2026, up to two public-facing City of Edina buildings will reflect at least three of the City's cultures in their main entry/reception or public areas. ## Built Environment - Progress to Date • Engaged community and staff stakeholders to unpack DIA feedback on cultural representation in public spaces; stakeholders emphasized both cultural representation and accessibility. • Updating furniture in public spaces to be more accessible and functional for visitors, including older residents. • Partnering with Edina Public Schools to curate student artwork, at no cost, for display cases at City Hall and Public Works. • Furniture and interior updates are funded through existing facilities maintenance funds; no additional funding has been allocated specifically for the ESAP. ## ESAP Goal 2: Human Development Strategic Improvement: The City routinely collects and uses disaggregated demographic data and community input to better understand and serve all residents, visitors, employees, and program participants, ensuring that decisions and services reflect the needs of those most impacted. Goal: By December 2026, the City will develop a consistent process for collecting and storing demographic data for city-wide roll-out. ## Human Development - Progress to Date • Identified ESRI, the City's existing GIS mapping software, as the centralized platform for demographic data; a 2025 contract renewal added the ArcGIS Business Analyst function for infographics, dashboards and story maps. • Piloting Business Analyst functionality with Parks & Recreation and Engineering community survey data; pilots are ongoing. • Exploring AI solutions to make public demographic data easier to access for novice users and researchers, including an AI-generated Standard Demographic Dashboard mirroring the City's standard survey criteria and 2025 Quality of Life Survey results. ## Next Steps Implementation of current ESAP goals will continue through December 2026 with work continuing indefinitely, including data analysis and facility maintenance. City staff continue to regularly review progress and will begin identifying updated ESAP goals for 2027-28 based on DIA results and current need. Page 51 of 92 ## Resources/Financial Impacts: No additional financial resources are currently requested for this project. ## Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars: The Equity Strategic Action Plan is connected to community recommendations from the Race and Equity Work Plan implemented 2019-2024. ## Strong Foundation ## Reliable Service ## Livable City ## Better Together ## Values Impact: ## Engagement The Equity Strategic Action Plan (ESAP) is a strategic planning document informed by community and city staff feedback. ESAP goal implementation requires ongoing engagement and cross- departmental collaboration to achieve desired goals. ## Equity The ESAP is an iterative prioritization tool intended to bring collective focus to organizational improvements that lead to desired equitable and inclusive outcomes. ## Stewardship Stewardship is an ongoing consideration of implementing ESAP goals, with current ESAP goals being implemented through already existing processes and budget work plan items. In addition, the DIA included a dimension of 'Financial Investment' in which the community and staff provided ratings and feedback on perception and understanding of the city's financial processes tied to desired equitable and inclusive outcomes. ## Sustainability The City's 'Natural Environment' was highlighted as the top strength in the DIA results, which highlights the community and staff's perception and understanding of environmental sustainability efforts. ## Supporting Documentation: Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL) and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data request (URL). ## 1. Staff Presentation, September 2026 Page 52 of 92 ## EdinaMN.gov ## ESAP Goals: Progress Update ## Thomas Brooks ## Organizational Development Manager Page 53 of 92 ## Presentation Overview ## Recap: Equity Strategic Action Plan (ESAP) Development ## Our Two ESAP Goals Goal 1: Built Environment —Progress to Date Goal 2: Human Development(Capital)—Progress to Date Next Steps and ESAP 2027-28 Page 54 of 92 ## Recap: Equity Strategic Action Plan Development •Race and Equity Task Force established 2016-18 •Race and Equity Work Plan developed and implemented 2019-2024 •Task Force consisted of community members and supported by key city staff •Work Plan created with list of recommendations to improve equitable outcomes internally and externally •Work Plan included a recommendation to develop a Race & Equity Strategic Plan from implementation of the Race and Equity Work Plan, inclusive of data. •Which is now the Equity Strategic Action Plan (ESAP) Page 55 of 92 ## ESAP Overview •Equity Strategic Action Plan (ESAP) is an iterative prioritization document capturing strategic priorities which move the organization closer to desired equitable and/or inclusive outcomes •ESAP development process ran Jan.-June 2025 •Approx. 6 monthproject timeline to develop with additional 18 months for implementation •2025-26 goal was to have two strategic priorities for improving the organization and/or how we serve the public •Informed by the Diamond Inclusiveness Assessment (DIA) completed by community and city staff in 2025 Page 56 of 92 ## Diamond Inclusiveness Assessment (DIA) The DIA is a 360-degree evaluation that examines the organization’s strengths and weaknesses through an equity lens. •64 questions –8 dimensions •358 survey responses •50.4% employee and 35.8% (+11.1%) resident responses •Strength – Natural Environment (57% Agreement) •Weakness – Built Environment (22% Disagreement) •Opportunity – Human Development (Capital) Page 57 of 92 ## DIA Dimensions Built Environment: Buildings, infrastructure, transportation, utilities and other human-made things. Cultural Capital: Set of shared and transferred skills, knowledge, values, behaviors, symbols, language, history, etc. Financial Investment: Program for creating, raising, allocating, and investing money. Human Capital: Program of education, skill-building, and human empowerment. Natural Environment: Living and non-living things that occur naturally Political Capital: Ability to influence standards, rules, regulations, and enforcement. Social Capital: Set of cooperative relationships and networks among people generating mutual benefits. Spiritual Capital: Beliefs and practices that motivate, stimulate, and encourage moral behavior. Page 58 of 92 ## Our Two ESAP Goals •Strategic Priority #1: This organization’s spaces accommodate different cultural needs and includes easy-to-see and understand wayfinding signage throughout its spaces. •Goal: By Dec. 31, 2026, up to 2 public facing City of Edina buildings will reflect at least three of our city's cultures in its main entry/reception or public areas. •Strategic Priority #2: The City routinely collects and uses demographic data and community input to better understand and serve all residents, visitors, employees and program participants, ensuring that decisions and services reflect the needs of those most impacted. •Goal: By December 2026, develop a consistent process and system for collecting and storing demographic data for city-wide implementation. Page 59 of 92 ## Goal 1: Built Environment •Strategic Improvement: This organization's spaces accommodate different cultural needs and include easy-to-see and understand wayfinding signage throughout its spaces. •Guidance: This item has two main focusareas —public spaces and wayfinding. Each will have similar workflows but may be processed separately. Beyond Dec. 31, 2026, the focus should be public-facing buildings first, employee areas second, and utilitarian buildings/work areas last. •Goal: By Dec. 31, 2026, up to two public-facing City of Edina buildings will reflect at least three of our city's cultures in its main entry/reception or public areas. Page 60 of 92 ## Goal 1: Built Environment —Progress to Date •Engaged community and staff stakeholders to unpack the DIA feedback on cultural representation in public spaces •Updating furniture in public spaces to be more accessible and functional for visitors, including older residents •Partnering with Edina Public Schools to curate student artwork for display cases at City Hall and Public Works •Funding: furniture and interior updates covered by existing facilities maintenance funds Page 61 of 92 ## Goal 1: Built Environment —Updates Page 62 of 92 ## Goal 2: Human ## Development •Strategic Improvement: The city routinely collects and uses disaggregated demographic data and community input to better understand and serve all residents, visitors, employees, and program participants, ensuring that decisions and services reflect the needs of those most impacted. •Guidance: Improve services by clarifying what we collect, when we collect it, where we store it, and how we use it. •Goal: By December 2026, develop a consistent process for collecting and storing demographic data for city-wide roll out. Page 63 of 92 ## Goal 2: Human Development —Progress to Date •Identified ESRI, our existing GIS mapping software, as the centralized platform for demographic data •Piloting with Parks & Recreation and Engineering community survey data to learn the system •ESRI infographics give easy access to community demographic data for decision- making •Also exploring AI solutions to make public data easier to use for novice data users and researchers •Examples: an AI-generated Standard Demographic Dashboard mirroring the city's standard survey criteriaand an analysis of 2025 Quality of Life Survey Results Page 64 of 92 ## Next Steps •Continue Built Environment work: furniture updates and rotating Edina ## Public Schools artwork •Explore adoption of a public art policy for city facilities for standardization •Continue Human Development work: finalize a consistent demographic data process and expand Business Analyst/AI pilots •Provide learning opportunities for city staff •City staff are working to finalize updated ESAP goals for 2027-28 based on current progress, 2025 DIA results and existing need Page 65 of 92 ESAP 2027-28Priorities •Continue focus on Built Environment •Finalize updated goal and milestones for policy development and adoption and continuation of facility updates •Develop priority based on social and political capital dimensions in response to existing and ongoing need for relationship building in the Edina community •Staff to explore additional support for relationship building and community outreachthrough developing the first Cultural Liaison role Page 66 of 92 For questions or updates, please contact Thomas Brooks, DEI Manager @ THBrooks@EdinaMN.gov. Questions? Page 67 of 92 ## Item Report September 1, 2026 ## City Council ## Item Number: 8.1 Department: Administration ## Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Sharon Allison, City Clerk ## Item Title: Resolution 2026-46: Accepting Donations ## Action Requested: Approve Resolution 2026-46 accepting donations. ## Information/Background: To comply with State Statute, all donations to the City must be accepted by resolution and approved by two-thirds majority of the Council. ## Supporting Documentation: ## None Page 68 of 92 ## Resolution 2026-46: Accepting Donations Whereas Minnesota Statute 465.03 allows cities to accept grants and donations of real or personal property for the benefit of its citizens; and Whereas said donations must be accepted via a resolution of the Council adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Edina City Council accepts with sincere appreciation the following listed donations on behalf of its citizens. ## Parks & Recreation ## Angela Wicka $3,200.00 Bench Donation Dated: September 1, 2026 Page 69 of 92 ## Purchase Request September 1, 2026 ## City Council ## Item Number: 8.2 Department: Parks & Recreation Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director Item Title: Braemar Ice Arena Renovation and Expansion Project Guaranteed Maximum Price ## Action Requested: Approve Purchase Request for construction contract change order with Knutson Construction Services, Inc., and approve Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Braemar Ice Arena Improvement Project with Knutson Construction Services, Inc. for $33,230,267. ## Requisition Number: Contract 300673 ## Vendor: Knutson Construction Services ## Equipment Status: New and Replacement ## Funding Source: Local Option Sales Tax Cost: $33,230,267 ## Information/Background: At 500 acres, Braemar Park is the largest recreational space in the City of Edina. It is home to Braemar Golf Course and Dome, Courtney Fields, Braemar Sports Dome and Field and Braemar Arena. The Braemar Park Master Plan was adopted by the Edina City Council in 2018 and amended in 2022 to include renovation and expansion of Braemar Arena. The amendments were supported by the Parks and Recreation Commission and adopted by the City Council. For Braemar Arena specifically, they consisted of the inclusion of arena complex capital infrastructure and a community-driven special project request for expansion. These projects were funded by a local option sales tax dedicating $45.2 million for this renovation and expansion project. To execute the work on this project, the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) process will be utilized. Previously, the City of Edina went through a procurement process and entered into a contract with Knutson Construction Services, Inc. to deliver this project. This project is not simple and has taken due diligence to design, plan and understand the unique steps that will need to be taken on this project connecting 1960's, 1980's and 1990's era construction together while maintaining a safe and secure occupied space. As identified previously, Knutson Construction has experience on ice arena projects and experience working in occupied spaces, both needed for this undertaking. Project work is anticipated to begin in Q4 of 2026 and anticipated to be substantially completed Q4 of 2027. With major renovation work occurring in the off-peak seasons, however phasing of construction will have work occur year round. The project team will work diligently to ensure updates and communication occur to ensure visitor experience is taken into consideration as the project progresses. Previously staff has worked on the South Rink and East Rink floor and refrigeration projects. Through engagement during this process the common stakeholder priorities along with core project Page 70 of 92 principles drove this project. ## Common Stakeholder Priorities: Community & Heritage: Preserving the history of Edina hockey and skating while modernizing facilities Facility Upgrades: Improved locker rooms, storage, better meeting spaces Ice Availability: Demand for a fourth rink and optimized scheduling Spectator Experience: More comfortable seating, improved concessions and a possible restaurant/bar. Food & Beverage: Interest in a food operator, healthier food choices, and potential alcohol sales. Technology & Accessibility: Enhanced AV capabilities for team meetings and tournament operations. ## Core Project Principles: 1. Improve the quality of ice 2. Add a fourth indoor rink 3. Improving the user experience with a focus on Braemar Arena being an Athlete-First Facility Ice quality upgrades benefit skaters, coaches and fans by having a better ice surface, reliable cooling systems, clearer, stronger ice and a more comfortable environment for athletes and fans. Expansion of the faculty brings a brand-new indoor arena by converting the backyard rink into a fully enclosed year-round space, a central hub expanded lobby and built with the future in mind by incorporating energy-efficient designs that lower operating costs and support the green building policy with a goal of LEED Certified. Experience improvements are what visitors, fans and athletes will notice. Starting with an easier and safer arrival, a fresh modern interior and most important, true accessibility for all. Adding fully ADA accessible restrooms, handrails and dedicated ADA spectator seating with wheelchair viewing platforms, along with an additional elevator ensure that every athlete and visitor has access to the facilities. This project also includes required storm water improvements, refresh of interior spaces, team rooms and locker rooms, HVAC and electrical upgrades and rink refrigeration systems. There are additional project enhancements, such as a new west entrance, that are priorities that staff will continue to pursue with the potential for alternate funding as a source of revenue. Staff recommends Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) approval of $33,230,267. GMP meets project funding from Local Option Sales tax sources. ## Resources/Financial Impacts: Project budget is funded by Local Option Sales Tax funding. ## Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars: ## Strong Foundation Reliable Service Livable City Better Together ## Values Impact: ## Engagement ## This project directly impacts the Edina High School, Edina Hockey ## Association, Braemar City of Lakes Figure Skating Club, Breakaway Academy, General Sports, Ikola Cup members as well as tournament organizers all of which have provided feedback. The general community Page 71 of 92 voted in 2022 and 2023 to fund this project. ## Equity The project will include accessibility improvements. Barriers will be removed to create a welcoming and high functioning space for all to enjoy. ## Health The primary focus of this project is to improve and expand for all users as an athlete first facility ## Sustainability This project will provide needed upgrades to the physical capital infrastructure that will operate more efficiently saving energy, reducing carbon use and support the Green Building Policy. ## Supporting Documentation: Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL) and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data request (URL). ## 1. Braemar Ice Arena GMP Presentation (Board Portal) Page 72 of 92 ## Item Report September 1, 2026 ## City Council ## Item Number: 8.3 Department: Community Development ## Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Cary Teague, Community Development Director Item Title: Resolution 2026-50: One-Year Site Plan Approval Extension for 7235 France Avenue (Old ## Macy's Furniture Store Site) ## Action Requested: Approve Resolution 2026-50 granting a one-year extension for the Site Plan approvals for 7235 France Avenue. ## Information/Background: As a result of a delay in the purchase of the property, the applicant (Enclave) has not yet been issued a building permit to begin construction of the project. They are in the process now of obtaining a building permit, but it may not be issued prior to the two-year site plan approval expiration on September 17, 2026. Therefore, Enclave is requesting a one-year extension to their site plan approvals. ## Supporting Documentation: ## 1. Enclave's One Year Extension Request 2. Resolution 2024-60 approving the Site Plan ## 3. Site Plan Page 73 of 92 ## Resolution 2026-50: One-Year Site Plan Approval ## Extension for 7235 France Avenue (Old Macy's ## Furniture Store Site) Section I. BACKGROUND. 1.00 Enclave Companies are proposing to redevelop the Macy's Furniture store site at 7235 France Avenue. The proposal is to tear down the existing 89,782 square foot structure and build the following: Southwest Parcel. An I I -story ( I55-foot tall) mixed use building containing 47,236 square feet of office, 49 senior condominiums, 9,549 square feet of retail/restaurant and a 280-stall parking garage. Northwest Parcel. A 7-story (85-foot tall) mixed use building containing 20,825 square feet of office/lobby/conference, 124 apartment units and 7,594 square feet of retail, and a 3 18-stall parking garage. Northeast Parcel. A 7-story (82-foot tall) apartment with 223 units and a 346-stall parking garage. Southeast Parcel. A 7-story (82-foot tall) apartment with 176 units and 4,141 square feet of retail/restaurant and a 380-stall parking garage. 1.01 The property is legally described as follows: Lot 3, Block 7, Yorktown, Hennepin County, Minn. 1.02 On September 17, 2024, the applicant received Final Rezoning from PCD-3 to PUD-25 and Site Plan approval. 1.03 The applicant is requesting a one-year extension of the Site Plan approval. 1.04 The applicant intends to begin construction of the east parcel in the fall of 2026. ## Section 2. FINDINGS 2.01 The plans have not changed since the original approvals. 2.02 The applicant had a delay in purchasing the property and did not close on the property until 2026. 2.03 The applicant is currently working with the building department to obtain permits to construct the two easterly buildings. ## Section 3. APPROVAL NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina, approving the request for one-year Site Plan Approval extension. Approval is subject to the following conditions: I. All the findings and conditions outlined in Resolution No. 2024-60 must be met. Dated: September 1, 2026 Page 74 of 92 Page 75 of 92 Page 1 of 2 ## MEMORANDUM ## TO: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, City of Edina ## FROM: Ben Landhauser, Enclave DATE: August 10, 2026 RE: Request for a One-Year Extension of the Deadline to Obtain Building Permits and ## Commence Construction; Enclave France Avenue Apartments (NE and SE ## Buildings), 7235 France Avenue South, Edina, MN 55435 ## PURPOSE By this memorandum, Edina Enclave, LLC (the “Developer” or “Enclave”) respectfully requests a one-year extension of the deadline by which the Developer must obtain building permits and commence construction for the Enclave France Avenue Apartments at 7235 France Avenue South, Edina, Minnesota (the “Property”). The City granted final approval of the Property on September 17, 2024 by Resolution No. 2024-60 and Ordinance No. 2024-07 (establishing Planned Unit Development PUD-25), and the Developer and the City entered into the Development Contract for Gallagher France of the same date (the “Development Contract”). Under Section 36-218 of the Edina City Code (Lapse of Approved Site Plan by Nonuser; Extension of Time), the approved site plan requires that building permits be obtained and construction commenced within two (2) years of approval — that is, on or before September 17, 2026 — and authorizes the City Council to extend that deadline by one (1) additional year upon the Developer’s request, without the need to repeat the full Planning Commission, neighborhood, and public- hearing review process. For purposes of this deadline, “commencing construction” is understood to require, at a minimum, issuance of the footing and foundation permits authorizing vertical construction of the building(s) on the applicable lot. ## CURRENT STATUS OF WORK & PROGRESS Since completing the property acquisition in February 2026, Enclave has notably commenced development activities relating to the critical public/private supporting infrastructure for the full Macy’s Redevelopment site – referred to as the All Element Improvements Plans. Construction activity is actively underway at the Property. The All Elements Improvements construction work includes the completed demolition of the former Dayton’s / Macy’s Home Store which was complete as of the week of August 3, 2026. The balance of the All Elements Improvements work is generally anticipated to reach substantial completion in the latter part of October 2026. In preparation for obtaining building permits and beginning construction on the NE and SE buildings, Enclave and their design consultants have actively been working through the 30%, 60% and 90% plan reviews with City of Edina staff for both general building permit-related progress check-ins as well as the additional Green Building plan check-ins. To date the NE Building has completed both the 30% and 60% reviews with both the building permit staff and the Green Building staff. The SE Building has completed the 30% reviews. Both buildings are slated to have Page 76 of 92 Page 2 of 2 their next milestone review with City Staff toward the end of August/beginning of September with the ability to pull a footing/foundation permit before the current September 17 th deadline. However; Enclave is seeking the extension to better align the status of plan development for both buildings as they exist on a single property and are being financed and developed as a single project. The extension enables Enclave to ensure all parties, including the City, are well aligned with the timing and planned sequencing of construction, financing and ultimate completion. ## REQUEST The purpose of this request is not to defer the commencement of construction for a full year. Rather, Enclave intends to pull building permits for both the NE Building (223 units) and the SE Building (176 units + commercial space) concurrently this fall and to begin construction promptly thereafter. Construction is intended to commence with the NE Building, with construction of the SE Building anticipated to follow approximately two to three months after commencement of the NE Building. Importantly, the NE and SE Buildings are both located on a single platted lot (the East Lot). Accordingly, obtaining a building permit and commencing vertical construction of the NE Building would satisfy the site-plan commencement requirement for the East Lot as a whole — only one of the two east buildings must meet the deadline for the lot to remain in compliance. The requested extension is intended to provide reasonable schedule flexibility for the phased, sequential commencement of the two buildings, while confirming Enclave’s clear intent to move the Project forward this fall. Consistent with Section 36-218 of the Edina City Code, Enclave respectfully requests that the City Council extend the deadline to obtain building permits and commence construction for the Property by one (1) year, from September 17, 2026 to September 17, 2027. Please contact me with any questions or if additional information is needed to process this request. Thank you for your consideration. ## Respectfully, ## Ben Landhauser ## Developer ## C: 952-228-7944 ben.landhauser@enclavecompanies.com Page 77 of 92 ## RESOLUTION NO. 2024-60 ## APPROVAL OF A FINAL REZONING, OVERALL DEVELOPMENT PLAN, FINAL SITE ## PLAN, DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT, ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT AND FINAL ## PLAT FOR 7235 FRANCE AVENUE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows: Section I. BACKGROUND. 1.00 Enclave Companies are proposing to redevelop the Macy's Furniture store site at 7235 France Avenue. The proposal is to tear down the existing 89,782 square foot structure and build the following: Southwest Parcel. An I I -story ( I55-foot tall) mixed use building containing 47,236 square feet of office, 49 senior condominiums, 9,549 square feet of retail/restaurant and a 280-stall parking garage. Northwest Parcel. A 7-story (85-foot tall) mixed use building containing 20,825 square feet of office/lobby/conference, 124 apartment units and 7,594 square feet of retail, and a 3 18-stall parking garage. Northeast Parcel. A 7-story (82-foot tall) apartment with 223 units and a 346-stall parking garage. Southeast Parcel. A 7-story (82-foot tall) apartment with 176 units and 4,141 square feet of retail/restaurant and a 380-stall parking garage. 1.0 I The applicant proposes to include affordable housing units within the project to meet the City's affordable housing policy. Ten percent ( I 0%) of the rental units would be available to those at 50% AMI (53 units) and ten percent ( I 0%) of the for-sale condos would be available to those persons at 80% AMI (5 units). 1.02 The applicant intends to meet the City's Sustainable Buildings Policy. (See page 9 of the applicant narrative. Also, 45% of the project would be dedicated as public realm; this would include areas on all sides of all four buildings. 1.03 The property is legally described as follows: Lot 3, Block 7, Yorktown, Hennepin County, Minn. 1.04 To accommodate the request, the following is requested: ► Final Rezoning from PCD-3 to PUD-25, which would include an overall development plan. The PUD would ensure that affordable housing is included within the project, that the Sustainable Buildings Policy is met, and land is dedicated for public use. In return, the applicant is requesting flexibility to the underlying PCD-3 standards including building Page 78 of 92 ## RESOLUTION NO. 2024-60 Page 2 height, building material, building transparency, first floor ceiling height, building setbacks, building setback from single-family homes, floor area ratio and building coverage. ► Final Site Plan and Final Plat. 1.05 On May 22, 2024, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of the requests. Vote: 5 Ayes and I Nay. 1.06 On June 4, 2024, the City Council held a public hearing and considered the requests. 1.07 On June 18, 2024, the City Council granted Preliminary Approval of the requests. ## Section 2. FINDINGS 2.0 I Approval of the Final Rezoning from PCD-3, Planned Commercial District - 3 to PUD-25, Planned Unit Development - 25, Overall Development Plan, Final Site Plan and Final Plat at 7235 France Avenue. Approval is based on the following findings: ' I. The proposed land uses and density are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the existing Zoning on the site. 2. The final plans are consistent with the approved preliminary plans and have adequately addressed the concerns and conditions required by City Council at preliminary approval. 3. The proposal meets the City's criteria for PUD zoning. The PUD zoning would: a. Promote a more creative and efficient approach to land use within the City, while at the same time protecting and promoting the health, safety, comfort, aesthetics, economic viability, and general welfare of the City. c. Provide for variations to the strict application of the land use regulations in order to improve site design and operation, while at the same time incorporate design elements that exceed the City's standards to offset the effect of any variations. Desired design elements include sustainable design, greater utilization of new technologies in building design, special construction materials, landscaping, lighting, stormwater management, pedestrian oriented design, and podium height at a street. d. Project is of high quality of design and design compatible with surrounding land uses, including both existing and planned. e. Maintains the efficiency of public streets and utilities. f. Provides a mixture of land uses within the development. g. Project would meet the City's affordable housing policy. 4. The PUD would ensure that the development proposed would be the only buildings that would be allowed on the site unless an amendment to the PUD is approved by City Council. 5. The PUD would ensure I 0% of the units within the building would be for affordable housing. Page 79 of 92 ## RESOLUTION NO. 2024-60 Page 3 6. The proposed project would meet the following goals and policies of the Comprehensive ## Plan: a. The evolution of the Greater Southdale District into a more inclusive, functional, urban, active and livable mixed-use area, unified through an enhanced pedestrian- oriented public realm, harmoniously integrating new development with existing built and landscape context with compatible transitions to adjacent neighborhoods. b. Higher-intensity, compact development patterns, and clustered destinations to (I) achieve a high level of quality services and amenities, (2) make access by walking, wheelchair, transit, and bicycle more practical, (3) reduce the amount of driving needed to get to services, and (4) to encourage social interaction and healthy living c. A Pedestrian-Friendly Environment. Improving the auto-oriented design pattern present in much of the city will call for guidelines that change the relationship between parking, pedestrian movement and building placement. i. Provide visual screening and privacy to buffer cars from people, provide visual relief and allow stormwater infiltration in parking lots. ii. Evaluate current parking standards in order to encourage shared parking and minimize the visual impact of surface parking. iii. Landscaping is essential to screen parking areas, buffer adjacent residential uses and create a pedestrian-friendly environment along streets. d. Ensure that public realm design respects community character, supports commercial and mixed-use development, promotes community identity, and creates high quality experiences for pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, and motorists. Focus on the public realm and pedestrian-scale experiences as the foundation for high quality and artful site and building design, highlighted human activity, and enhanced economic vibrancy. e. Encourage the creation of distinctive public and private spaces, including green streets, parks and plazas, highlighted gateways, and especially public gathering spaces, as a means of establishing an overall District identity. Enhance crossing of major streets at intervals reasonable to pedestrians. Enhance links between activity centers and transit in ways that expand the use of alternatives to cars. Anchor these links with green urban spaces. f. Require that all site spaces are well-considered, that no "leftover" spaces result from development, and that pedestrian experiences are considered first in the design of new introductions to the District g. Encourage successful mixed-use development. Promote well-balanced aggregations of "come to" and stay at" on each block, in each neighborhood, and within the District as a whole so that an active, linked and engaging public realm results. h. Create and maintain housing options that serve a diverse range of ages, household types, and economic situations. Page 80 of 92 ## RESOLUTION NO. 2024-60 Page 4 i. Multifamily. Multifamily developments are concentrated primarily along the main traffic arteries and are generally located toward the edges of the city, often in proximity to retail business establishments. Concentrations of multifamily developments are found along York Avenue, France Avenue, Vernon Avenue, Lincoln Drive, and Cahill Road. j. "Mixed-use development allows for a savings in time and convenience for residents who choose to live in closer proximity to where they work and shop. Community interest is served by this type of development, as the city is able to integrate additional residences and businesses more efficiently within existing city infrastructure. Pedestrian amenities and proximity of uses encourage more trips to be made by foot or bike, reducing the increase of congestion that can otherwise result from conventional development of separated land uses." k. "Building Placement and Design. Where appropriate, building facades should form a consistent street wall that helps to define the street and enhance the pedestrian environment. On existing auto-oriented development sites, encourage placement of liner buildings close to the street to encourage pedestrian movement. • Locate prominent buildings to visually define corners and screen parking lots. • Locate building entries and storefronts to face the primary street, in addition to any entries oriented towards parking areas. I. "Support the development of mixed-use districts that provide a variety of living opportunities within a walkable and livable area." 7. The existing roadways and parking would support the project. WSB Consulting conducted a traffic and parking impact study and concluded that the proposed development could be supported by the existing roads and proposed parking. 8. The proposed height of eleven stories is reasonable for this site. To provide affordable housing within this project, the additional height is needed to create more market rate units to help absorb the cost of the affordable housing units and to build the building to meet the City's sustainability policy. 9. The proposed uses and site plan would be an upgrade to the current development on the site. I 0. In exchange for flexibility from conventional zoning the community benefits the City would achieve through the PUD with this project include: a. Fifty-eight (58) affordable housing units, five (5) owner-occupied. b. Structures that meet the City's sustainable buildings policy. c. Forty-five percent (45%) of the project land area dedicated for public use. d. Significant pedestrian connections through the site. e. Enhanced landscaping. f. Ability for a future safe pedestrian and bike connection over or under France Avenue. I I. As outlined in their letter to the City of Edina dated August 8, 2024, the applicant has revised the proposed plans to address concerns and conditions required by the City Page 81 of 92 ## RESOLUTION NO. 2024-60 Page 5 Council at preliminary approval. Revisions include: Saving additional trees; increasing the capabilities for EV charging stations; revised the parking on the north side of the NW building; building exteriors have been updated; moved the dog run slightly away from the promenade to the west, entrances were moved to the west side of the run; provided berming from the promenade for screening; reduced the number of connections to the promenade from 7 to 3; reduced the number of parking stalls; shifted the regional trail away from the southeast building; and had a wind study done by CPP, Wind Engineering Consultants. ## Section 3. APPROVAL NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina, approves the request for Final Rezoning from PCD-3, Planned Commercial District - 3 to PUD-25, Planned Unit Development - 25, Overall Development Plan, Final Site Plan, Final Plat, Development Contract and Assessment Agreements at 7235 France Avenue. Approval is subject to the following conditions: I. Construction plans must be consistent with the final plans approved by City Council on September 17, 2024. 2. The Final Landscape Plan must meet all minimum landscaping requirements per Chapter 36 of the Zoning Ordinance and is subject to staff and City Council approval. A performance bond, letter-of-credit, or cash deposit must be submitted for one and one- half times the cost amount for completing the required landscaping, screening, or erosion control measures at the time of any building permit. Preserve the mature trees near the regional trail if possible. Any landscaping within the promenade is subject to staff approval. Final Landscape Plan submitted with building permits is subject to approval of the city forester. 3. The Final Lighting Plan must meet all minimum requirements per Section 36-1260 of the City Code. 4. Roof-top mechanical equipment shall be screened per Section 36-1459 of the City Code. 5. Submit a copy of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District permit. The City may require revisions to the approved plans to meet the district's requirements. 6. The project must conform to the City's affordable housing policy. The project shall provide I 0% of the rental units (53 units) within the building for affordable housing for persons/families earning 50% the area median income (AMI) for the Twin Cities, and I 0% of the for-sale condos for families/persons earning 80% of the area median income (AMI) for the Twin Cities. 7. Subject to the Zoning Ordinance Amendment approving the PUD, Planned Unit Development for this site. Page 82 of 92 ## RESOLUTION NO. 2024-60 Page 6 8. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any building, dedication of public access easements on all sidewalks, drive lanes, and public areas on all four sides of each building, must be established subject to review and approval of city staff and the city attorney. 9. Execute all required assessment agreements. Park dedication fee in the amount of $5,000.00 per residential unit shall be due per assessment agreement. I 0. Submittal of a construction management plan subject to review and approval of city staff prior to issuance of a building permit. The plan must demonstrate minimal impact to pedestrian and vehicle movement. Construction limits must be located on the west side of the promenade sidewalk/trail. I I. Hours of construction must be consistent with City Code. 12. Maintenance of sidewalks and public space shall be responsibility of property owner. 13. Provision of code compliant bike racks near building entrances and within the parking areas would be required at the time of permitting. 14. Compliance with the City's tree preservation ordinance. 15. Compliance with all the conditions outlined in the director of engineering's memo dated May 16, 2024. 16. Compliance with the WSB Consulting Traffic & Parking Study recommendations. 17. Compliance with all the recommendation outlined from the parks and recreation department memo/email dated September 9, 2024. 18. Compliance with the conditions outlined in the fire marshal and building official's memo dated May 16, 2024. 19. Compliance with City's affordable housing policy and sustainable buildings policy. 20. Shift the Regional Trail to the south in the south east corner of the site and reconnect to the promenade. The realignment is subject to approval from Three Rivers Parks, engineering staff and Edina parks staff. 21. There shall be no connections from the development to the Regional Bike Trail. 22. The dog run should be signed to make clear it is not operated by the City of Edina. 23. Increase the number of EV charging stations to be above minimum standards. Page 83 of 92 ## RESOLUTION NO. 2024-60 Page 7 ## Dated: Adopted this I 7 th day of September, 2024. ## STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ## COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )SS ## CITY OF EDINA ) ## CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of September 17, 2024, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting. WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this￿y of _ - l,,￿ Page 84 of 92 Page 85 of 92 ## File ## Location: ## N:\2023\23192_7235 ## France ## Avenue ## South\_WORKING\AUTOCAD\SHEETS\23192 ## L100 ## Layout ## Plan / ## SAVE ## DATE: 9/3/2024 2:28 ## PM ## BY: jcoryell / ## PLOT ## DATE: 9/4/2024 9:12 ## AM ## BY: ## Jake ## Coryell ## LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT ## CONFLUENCE ## 901 North Third Street, Suite 225 ## Minneapolis, MN 55401 612.333.3702 www.thinkconfluence.com ## PRELIMINARY ## NOT FOR ## CONSTRUCTION ## No.Date 01 04/26/2024 02 ## Description ## PUD SUBMISSION ## 07/26/2024 LANDUSE APPLICATION SUBMISSION ## Revision Schedule ## Project Number ## Issue ## Date 23192 00000 2024-09-03 ## ENCLAVE ## MIXED- ## USE ## DEVELOPMENT ## ON ## FRANCE ## EDINA, ## MN 55435 ## K ## Y ## M ## C ## THE ## LINE ## SHOWN ## ABOVE ## IS ## EXACTLY ## ONE ## INCH ## LONG ## AT ## THIS ## SHEET'S ## ORIGINAL ## PAGE ## SIZE ## THE ## SQUARES ## ABOVE ## ARE ## COLOR, ## WITH ## BLACK ## AND ## WHITE ## LETTERS, ## IF ## PRINTED ## CORRECTLY ## A ## B ## C ## D ## OVERALL PLAN ## INTENT RENDERING ## LS200 ## OVERALL PLAN INTENT RENDERING 1 ## LS200 1234 ## COPYRIGHT © 2024 BY CONFLUENCE Page 86 of 92 ## Item Report September 1, 2026 ## City Council ## Item Number: 8.4 Department: Parks & Recreation Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director Item Title: Ordinance 2026-12: Amending Chapter 24 of the Edina City Code Regarding Additional ## Restrictions for Parks and Publicly Owned Properties ## Action Requested: Approve second reading amending Chapter 24 of the Edina City Code Regarding Additional Restrictions for Parks and Publicly Owned Properties. ## Information/Background: This ordinance updates City Code Chapter 24 regarding conduct in park & publicly owned property. The code was reviewed for potential updates to ensure parks and publicly owned properties are safe for the community to reserve and use as intended. An increase in the number of large group gatherings without prior knowledge has caused severe negative impacts on the physical, social, emotional well-being and safety of park users. Advance reservation permit requirement will allow for a higher level of coordination and planning to ensure that the safety, capacity and coordination of city resources can be adequately deployed if approved. Unplanned events have the likelihood to have a negative impact on park maintenance, police and adjacent property resources in the community. Park and Recreation staff currently have a permit application and review process for advanced reservations for certain park buildings, picnic shelters and athletic fields. Each location was selected based upon the ability to effectively manage groups of a certain size, logistics of use and to ensure adequate park resources can be deployed or used by the permit holder. Not all park locations can accommodate large groups and not all parks are able to be reserved. To gauge the magnitude of how busy these areas are in the park system, there were over 2,400 bookings in 2025 and already over 2,000 bookings in 2026. Bookings are done by Park & Recreation staff for program and class activities, Edina-based athletic associations, Edina School District, legacy partners, neighborhood associations and the general public. These changes would have no impact on current permit holders, athletic associations or other partners that have standing permit reservations. This ordinance update provides a tool for the Police Department to enforce gatherings of a certain size and use of certain areas if conditions in a park demand. At the August 18, 2026 meeting the City Council conducted the first reading of staff proposed amendments to Chapter 24 regarding parks. At that meeting City Council provided feedback to the staff proposed language and asked that this item be scheduled for the Sept. 1, 2026 agenda for discussion at the work session and for review during the regular meeting. Staff has taken into consideration the City Council feedback and drafted revisions to the ordinance and will present those options at the work session and the regular meeting. Proposed changes for discussion at the Sept. 1, 2026 meeting to City Code Section 24-255 and 24-258 Page 87 of 92 include: (a) Restrictions on the ability to amplify or perform sound or music specifically at Arneson Acres Park. (b) Restrictions on engaging in commercial for-profit entertainment or assembly in the park system as a whole. (c) Giving permit holders priority of a reserved space over those that do not have a permit as applied for buildings, shelters, athletic fields or other permitted areas. (d) clarifying that groups of 25 or more need a permit for use in a rentable building, rentable picnic shelter or rentable athletic field space; The remaining updates for Section 24-258 remain as proposed prior, allowing for details on how permits would be issued, denied, appealed and to allow the director or law enforcement to declare a park closed as reasonably deemed necessary in the public interest. The City Prosecuting Attorney recommends violations of this ordinance be classified as a petty misdemeanor. ## Prior Discussions: At the August 5, 2026 regular meeting the City Council reviewed changes to the ordinance and directed staff to gather comments from the Edina Park and Recreation Commission (PARC) and seek community comment. At the August 10, 2026 meeting the PARC reviewed the recommended changes presented to the City Council and updated text based off of the feedback from City Council. PARC unofficial summary comments from reviewing proposed changes to City Code Section 24-255 and 24-258 were included in the August 18 meeting agenda item. At the August 18, 2026 City Council meeting the first reading was conducted, feedback was given to staff for inclusion on the Sept. 1, 2026 work session and regular meeting for review. ## Resources/Financial Impacts: Additional permit requests and issuance coordination is likely. However, no identified financial resources are needed at this time. ## Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars: This action will allow City Staff to appropriately address social disruption behavior issues at parks and publicly owned property and require an advance reservation permit from the City of Edina to use such facilities. This should have a positive impact on community relationships in the area of the property. ## Better Together ## Values Impact: ## Health Addressing improper use of park areas by reducing unplanned and unpermitted large group gatherings will improve the social, physical Page 88 of 92 and emotional well-being of park users and improve safety aspects of public areas. Unplanned large groups often result in increased trash, food waste, restroom uncleanliness and traffic due to no advanced planning. Permitted groups are directed to alternate site locations that can best accommodate requests. ## Stewardship The ability to ensure a safe and orderly process for users to reserve and use parks and publicly owned properties allows for improved stewardship of city resources. ## Supporting Documentation: Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL) and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data request (URL). ## None Page 89 of 92 ## Ordinance 2026-12: Amending Chapter 24 of the Edina City ## Code Regarding Additional Restrictions for Parks and ## Publicly Owned Properties ## The City Council of Edina, Minnesota Ordains: Section 1. Chapter 24 - STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC SPACES, Article VIII. - PARKS AND OTHER PUBLIC SPACES, Section 24-255. - Additional restrictions for parks and publicly owned properties of the Edina City Code is hereby amended to read as follows, with the following original text, added text, and deleted text: Sec. 24-255. — Additional restrictions for parks and publicly owned properties. In addition to the requirements of section 24-254, no person shall, in any park or publicly owned property: (1) Place or keep any goods, wares, merchandise or other articles without the written permission of the park director. (2) Participate in or conduct any band procession, parade or military formation without the written permission of the park director. (3) Promote or participate in an entertainment or exhibition without the written permission of the park director. (4) Participate in any rally, convention, assembly or meeting without the written permission of the park director, which shall be withheld only when necessary to prevent conflict with regular park activities. (5) Sell or offer for sale any article in any public park; provided that refreshments or other articles may be sold by the city or by persons authorized to do so by the park director. (6) Be in or remain in any vehicle, or park or leave unattended any vehicle, between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m., except when the vehicle is moving upon a street or when permitted by the park director. (7) Drive or park a motor vehicle on any area not designated for parking or travel. (8) Take or allow any dog or other animal where forbidden by posted signs. (9) Take or allow any horse or other livestock upon any park, publicly owned property or public waters without the written permission of the park director. (10) On any public skating rink, no person shall race, play games which interfere with the general public use, use hockey sticks or pucks in areas not marked for hockey play, or loiter in public Page 90 of 92 warming houses. (11) Play or participate in baseball, diamond ball, basketball, football, golf, tennis, archery or any other game or sport, except in or upon appropriate areas established by the city for such game or sport. (12) Play upon, use or enter any publicly owned property without having first paid an admission or entry fee when one is required. (13) Bathe or swim in water adjoining a park, except at places and during hours shown by signs placed by the city. (14) Be in or remain within the park before or after posted hours of operation without the written permission of the park director. (15) Amplify or perform sound or music within Arneson Acres Park without a valid permit. (16) Engage commercial entertainment or assembly, including set-up catering, rugs, linens and related decor without a valid permit. (17) Have priority of use or right of use for any park building, park shelter or athletic field, or defined space without having a valid permit. A person who is in possession of a an advance reservation permit for a park building, park shelter or athletic field, or an area defined within the permit description has priority use of that defined space. Failure to leave the reserved area for a person with a valid permit would be a violation of this ordinance. (18) Gather with a group of 25 people or more for any reason without obtaining and being in compliance with an advance reservation permit for use of a rentable park building, park shelter or athletic field from the city. Sec. 24-258. — Additional rules and regulations. The park director may adopt additional rules and regulations not contrary to the provisions of this Code governing the use and enjoyment of parks, programmed parks, playgrounds, lakes, ponds, streams and other publicly owned properties which shall be prominently posted or publicly announced in the places where they are intended to apply. Any person who violates a rule or regulation so posted may be excluded from the use of the park, programmed park, lake, pond, stream or other publicly owned property and may, in addition, be prosecuted as for a petty misdemeanor. 1. Applications for permits for group events of 25 or more persons, picnic shelters and athletic fields, and sound amplification must be submitted to the city a minimum of seven business days in advance in accordance with procedures and fees adopted annually by the City Council. Page 91 of 92 2. The director may deny a permit application when the proposed activity may adversely affect the public health, safety, or welfare, or the condition of the park facility. 3. The director may add conditions to any permit to mitigate potential adverse effects or to ensure orderly use and enjoyment of the park facility. 4. The person responsible for the gathering must remain within the area for which the permit was issued at all times, must have the permit in possession, and must display it upon the request of authorized city personnel. 5. Any person aggrieved by action of the director may appeal to the city council by submitting a request in writing to the director within 10 days after notice of the action. 6. The director or any city law enforcement officer may declare that any part or all of a park facility is closed to the public for any interval of time or for any particular use, as reasonably determined necessary in the public interest. Section 2. This ordinance is effective immediately on its passage and publication ## First Reading: August 18, 2026 ## Second Reading: September 1, 2026 ## Summary for Publication: Ordinance 2026-12 updates City Code regarding additional restrictions for parks and publicly owned properties including use of sound amplification, commercial uses, and clarifies the need of a reservation permit from the city to use any of the parks or publicly owned properties. The ordinance does not change the intent of the code section, but adds clarity on when to obtain such a reservation permit from the city. The full ordinances are available by contacting the City Clerk at sallison@EdinaMN.gov. Approved for summary publication by the Edina City Council September 1, 2026. Page 92 of 92