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--- title: Edina HRA meeting minutes 7-16-2026 ## author: Shelby Zomermaand date: D:20260722203300Z --- Page 1 ## MINUTES ## OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ## EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ## JULY 16, 2026 ## 7:30 A.M. ## I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. and then explained the processes created for public comment. ## II. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Chair Hovland, Commissioners Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, and Risser. Absent: None. ## III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ## IV. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED – AS PRESENTED Motion by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Agnew, approving the meeting agenda as presented. ## Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, and Hovland Motion carried. ## V. COMMUNITY COMMENT No one appeared. ## V.A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS Executive Director Neal responded there were no Community Comments at the previous meeting. ## VI. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED Motion by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Pierce, approving the consent agenda as presented: ## VI.A. DRAFT MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 11, 2026 ## Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, and Hovland ## Abstain: Risser Motion carried. ## VII. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ## VII.A. GRANT AGREEMENT WITH SKLO, LLC AT 7271-7275 OHMS LANE – ## APPROVED Economic Development Director Neuendorf stated that this item pertains to supporting a small business that is expanding and relocating in Edina. Due to the high costs of updating the aging building, the owner has applied for the SPARC Streamlined Grant Program. Mr. Neuendorf presented the background on Edina’s SPARC Program, the Streamlined Grant Program, evaluation and compliance procedures, overview of the proposed project. He concluded with a staff recommendation to approve the grant agreement with reimbursement not to exceed $24,000. Minutes/HRA/July 16, 2026 Page 2 The Board asked questions regarding the specific grant amount and when classes will begin in the new location. The Board expressed concerns regarding support for this privately owned business when there are ADA updates needed on some public infrastructure in Edina that have not yet been completed. Ms. Lo, the property owner and founder of the business, stated that they are finding a way to continue doing classes all year round while they searched for a new location. She noted that they can operate the business while renovations are taking place in a limited portion of the building. The Board thanked Ms. Lo for finding a new location to relocate and continue her successful business in Edina. Motion by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner Agnew, approving the Grant Agreement with SKLO, LLC and authorizing staff to implement the terms of the Agreement. ## Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, and Hovland ## Nay: Risser Motion carried. ## VIII. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS…

--- ## title: Edina SPARC Grant Agreement - General Sports Bar 8-13-2026 ## author: Bill Neuendorf date: D:20260812141900Z --- ## GRANT AGREEMENT ## Between ## EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ## And ## THE GENERAL SPORTS BAR, LLC ## dba General Sports Bar (GSB) for the ## RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 5034 FRANCE AVENUE SOUTH ________________________ Dated as of August 13, 2026 ________________________ i ## TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................1 1.01. Definitions ................................................................................................................1 ARTICLE 2 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES ...........................................................2 2.01. HRA Representations ...............................................................................................2 2.02. Grantee Representations ..........................................................................................3 2.03. Use of Property ........................................................................................................4 2.04. Insurance; Vacating Facility ....................................................................................4 ARTICLE 3 THE PROJECT ...........................................................................................................4 3.01. Timing; Plans ...........................................................................................................4 3.02. Certificate of Completion ........................................................................................5 3.03. Progress Reports ......................................................................................................5 3.04. Access to Property ...................................................................................................5 3.05. Subordination ...........................................................................................................6 ARTICLE 4 DEFENSE OF CLAIMS; INSURANCE ....................................................................6 4.01. Defense of Claims ....................................................................................................6 ## ARTICLE 5 GRANT FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES ................................................7 5.01. Development Costs ..................................................................................................7 5.02. Grant. .......................................................................................................................7 5.03. Disbursement Request. ............................................................................................8 5.04. Satisfaction of Conditions Precedent .......................................................................8 5.05. Matching Investment ..............................…

--- ## title: Grant for General Sports Bar ## author: Douglas Shumway date: D:20240501220600Z --- ## Item Report August 13, 2026 ## Housing & Redevelopment Authority ## Item Number: 7.1 Department: Community Development ## Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Bill Neuendorf, Economic Dev Mgr Item Title: SPARC Grant for General Sports Bar, LLC at 5034 France Avenue ## Action Requested: Approve the Grant Agreement with The General Sports Bar, LLC and authorize staff to implement the terms therein. ## Information/Background: Staff recommends that the HRA Board award a SPARC Streamlined Grant to a local business to enable them to modernize an existing restaurant space located at 5034 France Avenue. Business partners Marty Collins and Brett Johnson signed a lease and intend to open a new restaurant in the space formerly occupied by Salut. The new restaurant is called General Sports Bar aka GSB. The new restaurant will include dozens of tv screens with a focus on hockey. The business partners will gut and completely remodel the interior spaces and refresh the outdoor patio. The new owners will also create a new lower level game room for patrons. During the demolition phase, the owners realized that the actual costs will be higher than initially budgeted. Without the grant, they will not be able to move forward with the full scope of their business plan. A grant, up to $24,000 is recommended to offset a portion of their $900,000+ remodeling project. Grant funds will be issued after completion of the work and no later than 12/31/2026. The work is poised to begin immediately so that completion no later than November 2026 is possible. The grant eligible work includes $38,500 in costs to replace a rear loading dock with a new ramp, refresh the patio pavers to better accommodate wheelchairs and construct a new ADA ramp to access the lower level game room. The attached staff presentation summarizes the Streamlined Grant program and the proposed project. The business owner will be in attendance to answer questions about their business. ## Resources/Financial Impacts: No direct levy impact. The SPARC grant funds are sourced from previously collected incremental property taxes from commercial TIF Districts in Edina. The grant funds are not sourced from the general property tax levy. ## Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars: ## Comprehensive Plan, Amended Spending Plan for Unobligated TIF Funds ## Strong Foundation - The SPARC Program strives to strengthen the commercial tax base in Edina. ## Livable City - The SPARC Program strives to enable businesses to open and expand to better serve Edina residents as well as the broader market area. ## Values Impact: ## Stewardship The SPARC Program invests previously collected monies to strengthen the commercial tax base, create jobs and enable businesses that serve the Edina community. ## Supporting Documentation: Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guid…

--- title: 19 February 1996 ## author: AUTOCAD MANAGER date: D:20260730151010-05'00' --- ## DF/ ## DAMON FARBER 310 S 4 th Avenue, Ste 7050 Minneapolis, MN 55413 p 612.332.7522 July 30, 2026 ## Bill Neuendorf, Economic Development Manager ## City of Edina ## 4801 W. 50 th St. ## Edina, MN 55424 ## Re: Highway 100/Vernon Entry Experience ## Landscape Architectural Proposal DD-CA ## Dear Bill, Thank you for your insight in continuing this project from Design Development to Construction Administration. Along with our subconsultants, which includes Pierce Pini+Associates for Civil, and Sandman Structural Engineers, we have updated fees based on the scope, direction, and needs for the next steps in a two-phase approach. Per previous communications, we have also included revised fees for Nelson-Rudie, Electrical Engineering, as an alternate. ## Project Vision The southbound and northbound off-ramps of Minnesota State Highway 100 at Vernon Avenue offer an opportunity to transform a utilitarian corridor into a clear and welcoming civic threshold. This effort will integrate signage, landscape, and landform to shape a memorable arrival experience while minimizing the visual presence of adjacent sound walls. Based on our conversation, we have developed the following scope of work: ## PHASE I, 2026 (Total Base $73,900; Total Alternate $84,800) Encompasses design, bid documents, and construction support of the sign and surrounding site at the West side of the bridge (south bound off ramp from Highway 100) and site plantings on the East side of the bridge (north bound off ramp from Highway 100). Design Development (Base $22,500; Alternate $25,100): • On-site inspections with Civil and Structural to verify site conditions. Development of sign and site design and details. Comparison of design to budget. Provide 60% design-level documentation for owner review and approval. Alternate includes services and estimated expenses of Electrical Engineer. Construction Documentation (Base $32,100; Alternate $36,700): • Full development of bid documents and specifications. Provide 95% design level document for owner review and approval. Alternate includes services and estimated expenses of Electrical Engineer. Bidding Support (Base $5,500; Alternate $6,600): • Submit 100% documentation for bidding purposes. Includes pre-bid meeting and addendums, as needed. Alternate includes services and estimated expenses of Electrical Engineer. ## Bill Neuendorf, Economic Development Manager ## Highway 100/Vernon Entry Experience July 30, 2026 Page 2 ## DAMON FARBER 310 S 4 th Avenue, Ste 7050 Minneapolis, MN 55413 p 612.332.7522 ## Construction Administration ($13,800; Alternate $16,400): • Provide coordination and owner support services during construction, which includes construction meetings, schedule …

--- ## title: 2025 City of Edina Powerpoint Template ## author: Bill Neuendorf date: D:20190721043656Z --- Resolution 2026-05 Decertification of 66 West ## Tax Increment Financing ## District ## Presentation to Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority August 13, 2026 2 ## Background to Redevelop 66 West Site •Applied special legislation that allowed funds from Southdale 2 TIF District to support affordable housing •TIF was necessary to provide gap financing that threatened to delay construction •TIF was one of ten funding sources bundled to allow construction to proceed •$275,000 provided after milestone achieved •Structured as interfund loan •Changes in property tax laws for affordable housing prolong the term to repay this loan •Each District incurs annual fees and administrative expenses, further delaying repayment •Staff recommends repaying interfund loan using other TIF funds and decertifying 66 West TIF District 15 years earlier than anticipated. 3 ## 66 West Apartments •Developed by Beacon ## Interfaith Housing ## Collaborative •Completed 2017 •$11.2 million budget •39 units of affordable rental housing •Targeted to young adults transitioning out of homelessness 4 ## 66 West TIF District •Established to provide gap financing for affordable housing •Established 2016 •Scheduled to decertify 2041 •One parcel, 0.9 acres •$275k interfund loan issued 2017 •No other financial obligations 5 ## Interfund Loan Overview •Authorized up to $300,000 per HRA Resolution 2017-03 •Strategic means to sustain long term funding source for affordable housing projects and programs •$275,000 principal issued •0% interest •2026 loan balance remaining $169,036.55 •Amundson TIF has cash balance of $176,738.75 •Sufficient funds are available to repay in full and ## decertify 66 West TIF District 6 ## Staff Recommendation Approve Resolution 2026-05 approving the ## decertification of 66 West Tax Increment Financing District.

--- ## title: City of Edina Agenda ## author: Douglas Shumway date: D:20251218154500Z --- ## Housing & Redevelopment Authority Meeting ## Agenda August 13, 2026, 7:30 AM 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 2865 931 2490 . 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 Chair 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 Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Individuals should not expect the Chair or Commissioners to respond to their comments tonight. The Chair will respond to questions raised during Community Comments at the next meeting. ## 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 Commissioner. If removed the item will be considered immediately following the adoption of the Consent Agenda. (Favorable roll call vote of majority of Commissioners present to approve, unless otherwise noted in consent item.) 6.1. Approve Minutes from July 16, 2026 7. Reports/Recommendations 7.1. SPARC Grant for General Sports Bar, LLC at 5034 France Avenue 7.2. SPARC Grant for WOLD, LLC dba Smith Coffee at 3948 W. 50th Street 7.3. Professional Services Agreement with Damon Farber Associates for Landscape and Entry ## Sign Design 7.4. Resolution 2026-05 Approving the Decertification of 66 West Tax Increment Financing ## District 7.5. Resolution 2026-06 Adopting the Proposed 2027 Budget and Establishing the Proposed Tax Levy Payable in 2027 ## 8. Executive Director Comments 8.1. 72nd & France #3 TIF District - Project Update ## 9. HRA Member Comments 10. Adjournment

--- ## title: 2025 City of Edina Powerpoint Template ## author: Bill Neuendorf date: D:20190721043656Z --- ## Grant Agreement with WOLD, LLC ## dba Smith Coffee & Café ## 3948 W. 50 th ## Street ## Presentation to Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority August 13, 2026 2 ## Edina’s SPARC Program - ## Background •Established 2021, amended 2025 •Based on statewide legislation intended to attract investment, create private sector jobs and strengthen tax base •Program terminates Dec. 31, 2026 •Uses existing (incremental) property taxes previously collected in Edina •Edina pooled up to $10.28 million from three commercial TIF Districts to fund this program •Approx. $1.0 million remains available 3 ## Edina’s SPARC Streamlined Grant Program - Overview •Easy to implement for small businesses •Intended for remodeling and expansion •Applied only when needed •Eligible expenses could include: •Permanent improvements to increase handicapped accessibility and/or energy efficiency •Other permanent improvements critical to open and expand business •Requires matching investment from owner / operator •Lesser amount of: 50% of total project costs, or 100% of eligible costs •Capped at $24,000 per business •Work to be completed by Nov. 2026 •Reimbursable after completion of work and submission of invoice for eligible work •Grant-funded work must remain with the property in case business closes 4 ## Edina’s SPARC Program – Evaluation and Compliance ## Procedures ## Typical Process for Consideration of SPARC Investments Step 1Staff works with prospects, review need and eligibility, prepare Grant Agreement using template created by HRA/City attorney ## Step 2Present Grant Agreement to HRA Board for consideration Step 3Applicant to hire contractors and complete work Step 4Applicant submits request for reimbursement Step 5Staff reviews pay request for compliance ## Step 6HRA Chair & Secretary issue Certificate of Completion Step 7Staff issues reimbursement by 12/31/2026 5 ## Project Location -3948 W. 50 th ## Street 6 ## Streamlined SPARC Grant Recommended •Location: 3948 W. 50 th ## Street ## •Business Owner: Alex and Ann ## Schuster •Type of Business: coffee café with food service •Reason for Grant Request: high costs of construction to modernize outdated food prep area •Project Schedule: completion by Nov. 2026 •Scope of Work: complete remodel of former D’Amico restaurant •Eligible Grant Work: new ceiling, plumbing and electrical in food preparation area to meet modern standards • ## Job Creation: Yes • ## Total Investment: $400,000+ • ## Eligible Costs: $28,000 • Reimbursable Grant: not to exceed $24,000 7 ## Recommended Action Staff recommends that the HRA Board approve the SPARC streamlined grant agreement with WOLD, LLC dba Smith Coffee & Cafe and authorize staff to implement the terms of the agreement.

--- title: Edina SPARC Grant Agreement - WOLD LLC Smith Coffee 8-13-2026 ## author: Bill Neuendorf date: D:20260730203500Z --- ## GRANT AGREEMENT ## Between ## EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ## And ## WOLD, LLC ## dba Smith Coffee & Café for the ## CAFÉ LOCATED AT 3948 WEST 50 ## TH ## STREET ________________________ Dated as of August 13, 2026 ________________________ i ## TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................1 1.01. Definitions ................................................................................................................1 ARTICLE 2 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES ...........................................................2 2.01. HRA Representations ...............................................................................................2 2.02. Grantee Representations ..........................................................................................3 2.03. Use of Property ........................................................................................................4 2.04. Insurance; Vacating Facility ....................................................................................4 ARTICLE 3 THE PROJECT ...........................................................................................................4 3.01. Timing; Plans ...........................................................................................................4 3.02. Certificate of Completion ........................................................................................5 3.03. Progress Reports ......................................................................................................5 3.04. Access to Property ...................................................................................................5 3.05. Subordination ...........................................................................................................6 ARTICLE 4 DEFENSE OF CLAIMS; INSURANCE ....................................................................6 4.01. Defense of Claims ....................................................................................................6 ## ARTICLE 5 GRANT FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES ................................................7 5.01. Development Costs ..................................................................................................7 5.02. Grant. .......................................................................................................................7 5.03. Disbursement Request. ............................................................................................8 5.04. Satisfaction of Conditions Precedent .......................................................................8 5.05. Matching Investment .......................................................…

--- ## title: Grant for Smith Coffee & Cafe ## author: Douglas Shumway date: D:20240501220600Z --- ## Item Report August 13, 2026 ## Housing & Redevelopment Authority ## Item Number: 7.2 Department: Community Development ## Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Bill Neuendorf, Economic Dev Mgr Item Title: SPARC Grant for WOLD, LLC dba Smith Coffee at 3948 W. 50th Street ## Action Requested: Approve grant agreement with WOLD, LLC and authorize staff to implement the terms therein. ## Information/Background: Staff recommends that the HRA Board award a SPARC Streamlined Grant to a local business to enable them to modernize an existing commercial space located at 3948 West 50th Street. The mother and son team of Ann and Alex Schuster have owned a local coffee shop for many years. Smith Coffee & Cafe intends to open a new location in the tenant space that had been occupied by D'Amico and Sons for many years. This space has been vacant since D'Amico's did not renew their lease in Spring 2026. . The business owners intend to completely refresh the space including modernization of the food preparation area to comply with current standards. The actual costs are higher than initially budgeted. Without the grant, they will not be able to move forward with the full scope of their business plan. A grant, up to $24,000 is recommended to offset a portion of their $400,000+ remodeling project. Grant funds will be issued after completion of the work and no later than 12/31/2026. The work is poised to begin immediately so that completion no later than November 2026 is possible. The grant eligible work includes $28,000 in costs to modernize the ceiling, plumbing and electrical systems in the food preparation area. The attached staff presentation summarizes the Streamlined Grant program and the proposed project. The business owner will be in attendance to answer questions about their business. ## Resources/Financial Impacts: No direct levy impact. The SPARC grant funds are sourced from previously collected incremental property taxes from commercial TIF Districts in Edina. The grant funds are not sourced from the general property tax levy. ## Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars: ## Comprehensive Plan, Amended Spending Plan for Unobligated TIF Funds ## Strong Foundation - The SPARC Program strives to strengthen the commercial tax base in Edina. ## Livable City - The SPARC Program strives to enable businesses to open and expand to better serve Edina residents as well as the broader market area ## Values Impact: ## Stewardship The SPARC Program invests previously collected monies to strengthen the commercial tax base, create jobs and enable businesses that serve the Edina community. ## 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 SP…

--- ## title: 2025 City of Edina Powerpoint Template ## author: Bill Neuendorf date: D:20190721043656Z --- ## Grant Agreement with The General Sports Bar, LLC ## 5034 France Avenue ## Presentation to Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority August 13, 2026 2 ## Edina’s SPARC Program - ## Background •Established 2021, amended 2025 •Based on statewide legislation intended to attract investment, create private sector jobs and strengthen tax base •Program terminates Dec. 31, 2026 •Uses existing (incremental) property taxes previously collected in Edina •Edina pooled up to $10.28 million from three commercial TIF Districts to fund this program •Approx. $1.0 million remains available 3 ## Edina’s SPARC Streamlined Grant Program - Overview •Easy to implement for small businesses •Intended for remodeling and expansion •Applied only when needed •Eligible expenses could include: •Permanent improvements to increase handicapped accessibility and/or energy efficiency •Other permanent improvements critical to open and expand business •Requires matching investment from owner / operator •Lesser amount of: 50% of total project costs, or 100% of eligible costs •Capped at $24,000 per business •Work to be completed by Nov. 2026 •Reimbursable after completion of work and submission of invoice for eligible work •Grant-funded work must remain with the property in case business closes 4 ## Edina’s SPARC Program – Evaluation and Compliance ## Procedures ## Typical Process for Consideration of SPARC Investments Step 1Staff works with prospects, review need and eligibility, prepare Grant Agreement using template created by HRA/City attorney ## Step 2Present Grant Agreement to HRA Board for consideration Step 3Applicant to hire contractors and complete work Step 4Applicant submits request for reimbursement Step 5Staff reviews pay request for compliance ## Step 6HRA Chair & Secretary issue Certificate of Completion Step 7Staff issues reimbursement by 12/31/2026 5 ## Project Location -5034 France Avenue 6 ## Streamlined SPARC Grant Recommended •Location: 5034 France Avenue ## •Business Owner: Marty Collins •Type of Business: restaurant •Reason for Grant Request: high costs of construction and ADA compliance •Project Schedule: completion by Nov. 2026 •Scope of Work: remodel existing restaurant, including complete interior remodel on first and lower level, reconstruction of the rear loading dock and front patio area •Eligible Grant Work: rear loading dock and front patio area ## •Job Creation: Yes •Total Investment: approx. $1 million •Eligible Costs: $38,500 •Reimbursable Grant: not to exceed $24,000 7 ## Recommended Action Staff recommends that the HRA Board approve the SPARC streamlined grant agreement with The General Sports Bar, LLC and authorize staff to implement the terms of the agreement.

--- title: Approve HRA minutes ## author: Douglas Shumway date: D:20240501220600Z --- ## Item Report August 13, 2026 ## Housing & Redevelopment Authority ## Item Number: 6.1 Department: Community Development ## Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Miriam Laredo-Fuentes, Administrative Support ## Specialist ## Item Title: Approve Minutes from July 16, 2026 ## Action Requested: Approve Minutes from July 16, 2026. ## Information/Background: Minutes were prepared from the previous meeting of the HRA Board. ## Resources/Financial Impacts: None. ## Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars: ## NA ## Values Impact: ## NA ## 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. HRA minutes 07-16-2026

--- ## title: Item Report ## author: Douglas Shumway date: D:20240501220600Z --- ## Item Report August 13, 2026 ## Housing & Redevelopment Authority ## Item Number: 7.4 Department: Community Development ## Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Bill Neuendorf, Economic Dev Mgr Item Title: Resolution 2026-05 Approving the Decertification of 66 West Tax Increment Financing ## District ## Action Requested: Approve Resolution 2026-05 approving the decertification of 66 West Tax Increment Financing District ## Information/Background: The 66 West Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District was established in 2016 to facilitate the adaptive reuse and expansion of a commercial building to be used as affordable housing. Developed by Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative and managed by Simpson Housing Services, the 66 West Apartment building provides 39 units of affordable rental housing in a supportive environment for young adults that had previously been homeless. An unanticipated funding gap temporarily hindered the construction financing for the project. A one-time funding contribution from the HRA allowed this project to be constructed in 2017. The HRA sourced funds from the adjacent Southdale 2 TIF District and a $275,000 interfund loan was structured in the event that future property taxes from 66 West were sufficient to repay the HRA contribution. This strategy was selected by the HRA to sustain long-term funding for future affordable housing in Edina. At year end, the balance of the interfund loan will be $169,037. In 2019, the Amundson Avenue TIF District was established by the City and HRA using special legislation related to the use of funds from Southdale 2 District for affordable housing. The creation of this District enabled the commercial land to be transferred to a private developer to construct affordable housing without TIF support. This District continues to collect tax increment as a source to support future affordable housing in Edina. This TIF District collected $30,326 in tax increment in 2025. The overall property tax payment including TIF and distributions to City, Schools, and County was $39,127 in 2025. Due to changes in Minnesota property tax laws, the tax increment revenue collected in the 66 West TIF District is lower than initially projected. This tax change reduced the overall property tax burden on affordable housing with the "Class 4d" tax designation. This change was made by state legislators in an effort to reduce operating costs and rent of affordable housing. In 2025, the property in the 66 West District paid a total of $14,424 in property taxes, $10,511 of which was tax increment. In 2026, the tax increment is anticipated to drop to $7,380. With this statewide change in tax law, the repayment of the interfund loan has slowed to the point where the administrative burden on City staff is no longer worth the effort. To better use the City's limited staff resources, it is recommended that funds from the Amundson Avenu…

--- ## title: Professional Services with Damon Farber Associates ## author: Douglas Shumway date: D:20240501220600Z --- ## Purchase Request August 13, 2026 ## Housing & Redevelopment Authority ## Item Number: 7.3 Department: Community Development ## Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Bill Neuendorf, Economic Dev Mgr Item Title: Professional Services Agreement with Damon Farber Associates for Landscape and Entry ## Sign Design ## Action Requested: Approve the proposal from Damon Farber Associates for the design and administration of landscaping and entry monument sign at Highway 100 interchange and authorize staff to implement the terms of the proposal. ## Requisition Number: 12600209 ## Vendor: Damon Farber Associates ## Equipment Status: NA ## Funding Source: Centennial Lakes TIF Fund Cost: $84,800 ## Information/Background: Edina's Capital Improvement Plan calls for several monument signs located at major entry points to the city. These are installed when strategic opportunities arise and when funding is available. With the recent reconstruction of the Vernon Avenue / 50th Street bridge that spans Highway 100, an opportunity has been created to install one or two new monument signs. The designers at Damon Farber Associates were engaged to study the new roadway layout and create concept level designs for consideration. The conceptual design for the monument signs are shown below. Horizontal and vertical layouts are provided due to the limited land available on each side of the highway. The signs feature the phrase "Edina welcomes you" and the City seal using a combination of natural stone and colored metal panels. The letters are intended to be illuminated at nighttime if an electrical source can be reasonably identified. Damon Farber Associates investigated sites on the west and east sides of the highway that are highly visible from the southbound and northbound exit ramps. The site on the west side of the highway is more conducive to a new monument sign. The east side of the highway has little available land, includes a steep hill and the site lines are partially blocked by light poles. The images below show the available sites on the west and east sides of the highway. Staff recommends that Damon Farber Associates be hired to prepare complete designs for a new monument sign and associated landscaping on the west side of the highway as well as landscape design for the east side of the highway. These plans should be suitable for bidding purposes. This design and future construction will be funded using available cash balance in the Centennial Lakes TIF account. The cost of this work is not borne by the City's tax levy. ## Resources/Financial Impacts: ## Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars: Livable City - Installation of high quality monument signage enhances the reputation of the community and contributes to civic pride. ## Values Impact: ## Equity Creation of monument signs contributes to civic pride of all communi…

--- title: Res 2026-05 proposed HRA budget staff report ## author: Douglas Shumway date: D:20240501220600Z --- ## Item Report August 13, 2026 ## Housing & Redevelopment Authority ## Item Number: 7.5 Department: Community Development Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Nelly Chick-Brewer, Assistant Finance Director, Bill ## Neuendorf, Economic Dev Mgr, Scott Neal, City Manager Item Title: Resolution 2026-06 Adopting the Proposed 2027 Budget and Establishing the Proposed Tax Levy Payable in 2027 ## Action Requested: Approve Resolution 2026-06, adopting the proposed 2027 budget for the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority and establishing the proposed property tax levy payable in 2027. ## Information/Background: The HRA is a separate taxing authority formed by the City Council in 1974. The HRA adopts a budget annually to include anticipated expenses to be incurred to work towards its goals of creating affordable housing and enabling redevelopment of properties to keep the community vibrant. It should be noted that the majority of expenses in the HRA budget are paid from incremental property taxes collected in active TIF Districts. These expenses are not included in the HRA tax levy. For nearly ten years, the HRA has adopted a small property tax levy to pay for a portion of the administrative expenses, supplies and programs that enable City staff to operate the HRA effectively. The HRA levy proposed for 2027 includes a 3% percent increase from $267,100 in 2026 to $275,100 in 2027. Staff recommends that the budget and the levy be approved. ## Resources/Financial Impacts: After approval, this property tax levy will be implemented in 2027 and will affect the amount of property taxes paid by all commercial, industrial and residential tax payers in Edina. City staff can implement these programs as part of their regular duties. ## Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars: Strong Foundation - promoting redevelopment keeps Edinas tax base strong so that no singular property type is relied upon for fiscal purposes. Livable City - promotion of affordable housing and redevelopment provides a variety of housing choices and enables a variety of employment opportunities as well as goods and services to the community. These elements contribute to the excellent quality of life that is achieved in Edina. ## Values Impact: ## Engagement Establishing a proposed budget allows stakeholders to provide input before final decisions are made. ## Equity Establishing a proposed budget for 2027 enables the HRA to continue its service to the broad Edina community. ## Stewardship Adjusting the HRA to address inflation enables the service to continue with minimal impact to the property tax payers. ## 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

--- title: 72nd & France #3 TIF District - Project Update ## author: Douglas Shumway date: D:20240501220600Z --- ## Item Report August 13, 2026 ## Housing & Redevelopment Authority ## Item Number: 8.1 Department: Community Development ## Item Activity: Information Prepared By: Bill Neuendorf, Economic Dev Mgr Item Title: 72nd & France #3 TIF District - Project Update ## Action Requested: No action required; for informational purposes only. ## Information/Background: There has been speculation about the status of the 72nd & France #3 TIF District with potential changes to the development program on the NW and SW parcels. The following information summarizes the status of this TIF District in an effort to curb misinformation. ## Summary The 8-acre property at 7235 France Avenue was confirmed to satisfy the State definition of "sub- standard" aka "blighted" and qualifies as a TIF Redevelopment District. The City Council and HRA approved the establishment of the 72nd & France #3 TIF District on November 19, 2024. The approved TIF Plan establishes the maximum 25-year budget ($80,982,935) and maximum duration (25 years) for this District. The HRA may enter into binding repayment obligations from this TIF District for the next 5 years. These budget limitations are based on projections from the 2024 site plans approved by City Council. At this time, there has been no commitment to collect or to spend this maximum amount. Private Redevelopment - The HRA approved three TIF Redevelopment Agreements with the anticipated real estate developers for this site: Enclave Companies (NW and East parcels) and Lifestyle Communities (SW parcel). These funding agreements are performance based; after the developers complete the work, the HRA will provide limited reimbursement. The HRA has no commitment to provide reimbursement to the developers until after they complete the projects, incur the private debt and deliver the agreed-upon public benefits. If any of the developers fail to complete and maintain the projects, the HRA has no obligation to provide reimbursement. Public Improvements - The City Council terminated further study and financing consideration for a dedicated pedestrian route that crossed France Avenue to connect neighborhoods on both sides of France Avenue / County Road 17. A pedestrian underpass was explored in 2024-25 after this was identified as being preferred instead of an over-the-road bridge. This initial concept was anticipated to be partially located in this TIF District and primarily funded with incremental tax revenue collected from the new buildings located in this District. This type of expenditure is no longer anticipated. ## Significant Fiscal Measures Pertaining to 72nd & France #3 District ## Description Amount Explanation Total anticipated private investment $309,949,995 • Based on 2024 site plans that include four independent multi- story buildings arranged on 3 lots and 2024 cost estimates • This degree of private investment…

--- ## title: Resolution 2026-04 Decertify 66 West TIF District ## author: Douglas Shumway date: D:20240501220600Z --- ## HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Resolution 2026-05 Approving the Decertification of 66 ## West Tax Increment Financing District Whereas on April 5, 2016 the City of Edina (the “City”) and its Housing and Redevelopment Authority (the “HRA”) approved the establishment of the 66 West Tax Increment Financing District (the “District”), a housing district, within its Southeast Edina Redevelopment Project Area (the “Project Area”) all pursuant to and in conformity with applicable law, including Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 to 469.047 and Sections 469.174 to 469.1794, inclusive, as amended (the "Act"); and Whereas, this financing District served as a method for the HRA to provide a limited amount of gap financing that was essential to complete the construction of the 66 West Apartments which includes 39 units of affordable rental housing for young adults that had previously experienced homelessness; and Whereas by Resolution 2017-03 duly adopted April 4, 2017 the HRA approved an interfund loan authorizing the advance of up to $300,000 from the Southdale 2 Tax Increment Financing Fund payable from the available tax increment of the District in accordance with the Act (the “Interfund Loan”); and Whereas the outstanding balance of the Interfund Loan is prepayable in a total payoff amount of $169,037 (the “Interfund Loan Payoff Amount”); and Whereas together with tax increments collected from the Amundson Tax Increment Financing District (the “Amundson District”), a housing district established to support affordable housing in Edina, the HRA anticipates having sufficient funds available to provide for payment of the Interfund Loan Payoff Amount; and Whereas the HRA is the administrative authority for the District; and Whereas as of the date hereof the HRA anticipates that all bonds and obligations to which tax increment from the District have been pledged will be paid in full or defeased and sufficient money has been set aside to pay all other costs authorized under the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the District; and Whereas the HRA desires by this resolution to cause the decertification of the District after which all property taxes generated by property within the District will be distributed in the same manner as all other property taxes beginning January 1, 2027. Now therefore be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the HRA as follows: 1. HRA staff is authorized to take such action as is necessary to coordinate for the prepayment of the Interfund Loan and utilize tax increment from the Amundson District fund as necessary to provide for the Interfund Loan Payoff Amount. 2. HRA staff is further authorized to take such action as is necessary to cause the decertification of the District, inclusive of filing a copy of this resolution in the City's District files, filing a copy of this resolution with the Co…

--- title: HRA Res 2026-05: Preliminary 2027 budget levy ## author: Douglas Shumway date: D:20240501220600Z --- ## HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ## Resolution 2026-06 Adopting the Proposed 2027 Budget ## and Establishing the Proposed Tax Levy Payable in 2027 Whereas The Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority ( the “HRA”) has authorities and powers according to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 to 469.047; and Whereas MN Statutes Section 469.033, subd. 6 grants the HRA the power to levy and collect taxes subject to a resolution of consent from the Edina City Council for a set period. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board as follows: Section 1: That there is proposed to be levied upon all taxable real and personal property in the City of Edina, a tax rate sufficient to produce the amount as follows: ## HRA GENERAL FUND $275,100 Section 2: That the preliminary budget is as follows: ## HRA GENERAL FUND TAX LEVY REVENUES $275,100 ## HRA GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES $275,100 Section 3: That the Edina City Council is requested to approve a Resolution consenting to an HRA tax levy payable in 2027. Passed and adopted by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority on August 13, 2026.

## Housing & Redevelopment Authority Meeting ## Agenda August 13, 2026, 7:30 AM 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 2865 931 2490 . 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 Chair 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 Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Individuals should not expect the Chair or Commissioners to respond to their comments tonight. The Chair will respond to questions raised during Community Comments at the next meeting. ## 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 Commissioner. If removed the item will be considered immediately following the adoption of the Consent Agenda. (Favorable roll call vote of majority of Commissioners present to approve, unless otherwise noted in consent item.) 6.1. Approve Minutes from July 16, 2026 7. Reports/Recommendations Page 1 of 107 7.1. SPARC Grant for General Sports Bar, LLC at 5034 France Avenue 7.2. SPARC Grant for WOLD, LLC dba Smith Coffee at 3948 W. 50th Street 7.3. Professional Services Agreement with Damon Farber Associates for Landscape and Entry ## Sign Design 7.4. Resolution 2026-05 Approving the Decertification of 66 West Tax Increment Financing ## District 7.5. Resolution 2026-06 Adopting the Proposed 2027 Budget and Establishing the Proposed Tax Levy Payable in 2027 ## 8. Executive Director Comments 8.1. 72nd & France #3 TIF District - Project Update ## 9. HRA Member Comments 10. Adjournment Page 2 of 107 ## Item Report August 13, 2026 ## Housing & Redevelopment Authority ## Item Number: 6.1 Department: Community Development ## Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Miriam Laredo-Fuentes, Administrative Support ## Specialist ## Item Title: Approve Minutes from July 16, 2026 ## Action Requested: Approve Minutes from July 16, 2026. ## Information/Background: Minutes were prepared from the previous meeting of the HRA Board. ## Resour…