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Edina City Council Meeting / June 17, 2025

Edina City CouncilWednesday, June 18, 2025
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Approval of meeting agenda

Community comments

Follow-up on City Council meeting questions

Consent agenda

Annual comprehensive financial report for 2024

Safer grant for fire department

Resolution accepting donations

France Avenue pedestrian crossing project

7200-7250 France Avenue project development approvals

Wilson Road traffic and parking safety

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Votes (2)

Approve meeting agenda with item 9.4 moved

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Council Member Risser · Seconded by Council Member Pierce

Adopt items on the consent agenda

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Council Member Jackson · Seconded by Council Member Pierce

Notable Quotes (4)

this will lift this will pass. This grief that all of us I think kind of experience will pass.

— Mayor Hlin
TragedyAddressing the state tragedy involving Speaker Hortman.

Adina's residents face an upcoming 17% property tax increase and a $60 million backlog of unfunded city maintenance.

— Ralph Zickert
BudgetCritique of city budget priorities.

We had one finding to report this year at a material weakness level related to a material audit adjustment.

— Andy Grace
FinanceReporting on internal control audit results.

We erroneously advised the council that that was sufficient for an approval, but it was not.

— Manager Neil
DevelopmentAdmitting error in procedure for the France Avenue project.

People (6)

Mayor HlinMayor

Presides over the council, manages meeting flow, and acknowledges recent state tragedies.

Manager NeilCity Manager

Provides status updates on city projects and responds to resident inquiries.

1 quote

“ordinances in Adina require two approvals two readings for approval.”

Explaining legal requirements for the 7200-7250 France Avenue project.

Ralph ZickertResident

Advocates for transparency regarding the France Avenue tunnel costs.

1 quote

“Members of the council, why does the 20 to 30 million price tag... continue to be something not worth mentioning?”

Questioning city transparency regarding infrastructure project costs.

David FrankleResident

Comments on police protection, emergency protocols, and traffic safety on Wilson Road.

1 quote

“That should be a policy of all police departments when you call somebody to have a do a call back.”

Discussing public safety and verification protocols.

Andy GraceAssurance Shareholder

Presents the 2024 comprehensive financial audit for Bergen KDV.

1 quote

“happy to report that we are issuing a clean or an unmodified opinion which is the best that we can give.”

Summary of the city's financial statement audit.

Council Member RisserCouncil Member

Requested moving item 9.4 on the agenda.

Places Mentioned

City of Edina City Hall4311 Cornelius Circle4510 Lake View Drive, Edina7200-7250 France AvenueWilson RoadGrand View LibraryNine Mile Creek TrailBrooklyn Park

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 7:03 p.m. at Edina City Hall
  • July 15, 2025 City Council Meeting
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