--- title: Microsoft Word - Ordinance 2026-05.docx ## author: Kari Sinning date: D:20260303081916-06'00' --- Page 1 ## MINUTES ## OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ## EDINA CITY COUNCIL ## HELD AT CITY HALL ## FEBRUARY 4, 2026 ## 7:00 P.M. ## I.0 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:13 p.m. ## 2.0 ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, and Hovland. ## 3.0 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ## 4.0 MEETING AGENDA – APPROVED City Manager Neal noted that after the discussion on the work session, the Council would like to add Item 9.7, Resolution 2026-08, Affirming Community Values, and Item 9.8, Resolution 2026-07, Emergency Rental Assistance. Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, approving the meeting agenda as amended, adding Item 9.7, Resolution 2026-08, Affirming Community Values, and Item 9.8, Resolution 2026-07, Emergency Rental Assistance. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried. ## 5.0 COMMUNITY COMMENT Henry McLenighan reminded everyone that with the potential of further weeks of winter. Arthur Cobb expressed his appreciation of the City Council and the City staff, and all the work they have done over the years. Taylor Bruhschwein stated that safety on the city streets is very important, and the number of crashes involving vulnerable users, walking/biking, has doubled over the past 3 years. Mr. Bruhschwein asked the Council to find money for the PACS fund to protect these vulnerable users. Brooke Bartholomew stated that she is looking for more action and visible resistance against ICE and asked that the Council ban ICE from staging on City property and consider an eviction moratorium. Janet Kitui noted that she and others demand clarity, courage, and collective action during this time. Mrs. Kitui stated that the black community in Minnesota is under attack and asked for the banning of ICE from staging on City property and writing to the governor to consider an eviction moratorium. Anna Leamy started discussing the firearm ordinance being discussed later in the meeting. The Council noted that, based on their rules, she is not allowed to discuss a matter that is handled later in the agenda. Steve Brown stated that he and his wife have been helping a friend who was delivering food to families and individuals who are sheltering in place, and he cannot believe that they are living in a time like this. Brett Johnson noted that he and his business partner will be opening up a family-friendly sports bar at 50th and France and have partnered up with the Edina ED Fund and Boosters. Page 2 David Frenkel asked for updates on the two pedestrian bridges and when they will be completed. Kathy Rendleman thanked the community for their involvement and support of the Edina Education Fund fundraiser. Mrs. Rendleman noted that they could use the help and financial support to support the Hornet Cares fund to help all of their students and staff memb…

--- ## author: Douglas Shumway date: D:20251218154500Z --- ## City Council Meeting Agenda February 4, 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 2630 114 5136. 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 for Jan. 20 & 26, 2026 6.2. Payment of Claims ## 6.3. Purchase Request: Bulk Road Salt ## 6.4. Purchase Request: Watermain Pipe Corrosion Control Study ## 6.5. License Supplement for Verizon Small Cell Infrastructure ## 6.6. Purchase Request: First Due Software Subscription Renewal 6.7. Purchase Request: Braemar Ice Arena Phase 1 - South and East Rink Improvements 6.8. Waive Permit Fees for Braemar Ice Arena Phase 1 - South and East Rink Improvements ## 6.9. Ordinance 2026-01: Setting Morningside Water Rates ## 6.10. Purchase Request: League of Minnesota Cities Annual Membership Dues ## 6.11. Out-of-State Travel for Mayor Hovland ## 7. Special Recognitions and Presentations 7.1. Arden Park 2025 Project of the Year by the MN Association of Watersheds ## 8. Public Hearings During "Public Hearings," the Mayor will ask for public testimony after staff and/or applicants make their presentations. The following guidelines are in place to ensure an efficient, fair, a…