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Housing and Redevelopment Authority April 24, 2025

Edina City CouncilThursday, April 24, 2025
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Dina Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting

Approval of meeting agenda

Community comment session

Approval of April 10 2025 meeting minutes

Affordable Housing Compliance Report update

Full Document Analysis

Votes (2)

Adopt the meeting agenda as published

CarriedNot specified

Moved by Commissioner Jackson · Seconded by Commissioner Agnu

Amend and approve the April 10 2025 minutes to include corrections and the word directly

Carried3 in favor, 1 against, 1 abstention

Moved by Commissioner Jackson · Seconded by Commissioner Pierce

Notable Quotes (4)

because the written minutes according to the state auditor are the official record I think that is something to keep in mind

— Risser
Meeting Minutes PolicyArguing for direct quotes in official minutes.

when we start getting into quoting anybody... I think that's a slippery slope

— Jackson
Meeting Minutes PolicyOpposing the inclusion of quotes in meeting minutes.

we can look at the compliance level and hold the TIFF payment or not based on the compliance

— Hawinson
Affordable Housing ComplianceExplaining enforcement mechanisms via TIF agreements.

I do want to again highlight that the difference in 10 years prior to the policy being passed and the 10 years after the policy was passed... the policy has had an impact

— Hawinson
Affordable Housing Policy ImpactDefending the effectiveness of the affordable housing policy.

People (6)

Ari LenserActing Executive Director

Facilitated meeting roll call and administrative coordination.

HavlinChair

Presided over the meeting.

1 quote

“if we table the minutes it just get back to the we just come back full circle to the same conversation”

Opposing the motion to table the minutes during the discussion on meeting records.

RisserCommissioner

Advocated for including direct quotes in minutes based on Minnetonka style.

1 quote

“because the written minutes according to the state auditor are the official record I think that is something to keep in mind”

Arguing for transparency and accuracy in official records.

JacksonCommissioner

Opposed excessive quoting in minutes; proposed amendments for corrections.

1 quote

“when we start getting into quoting anybody whether it's a commissioner a city council member or somebody who testified regarding a matter I think that's a slippery slope”

Expressing concern over the policy of quoting individuals in official meeting minutes.

Stephanie HawinsonHousing Affordable Housing Development Manager

Presented the Affordable Housing Compliance Report.

2 quotes

“residents don't all move in on the same day they don't all renew their leases on the same day”

Explaining the dynamic and ongoing nature of housing compliance.

“we can look at the compliance level and hold the TIFF payment or not based on the compliance”

Explaining the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) as a tool for enforcement.

Shelley LobergN/A

Reference to a previous statement regarding lodging tax funding usage.

Places Mentioned

Edina

Events & Meetings (2)

  • April 24 2025 at 7:32 a.m.
  • April 10 2025 (Previous meeting minutes)
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