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City Council Meeting Sept. 17, 2024

Edina City CouncilWednesday, September 18, 2024
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Constitution Week Proclamation

Fire Department Quality of Life Survey and Recognition

Country Club District Heritage Preservation Ordinance Amendments

Establishment of Escrow Fee Policy for Landmark Properties

Demolition by Neglect definitions and enforcement

Full Document Analysis

Votes (3)

Adopt meeting agenda as published

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member U · Seconded by Council Member Jackson

Adopt consent agenda items

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member Jackson · Seconded by Council Member Pierce

Adopt Constitution Week Proclamation

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member Jackson · Seconded by Council Member Pierce

Notable Quotes (2)

Our fire department out of 300 cities that were part of this survey was ranked number one in the country.

— Manager Neil
Fire Department RecognitionAnnouncing the results of the 2023 quality of life survey.

The existing guidance that our commission has, the plan of treatment, was vague on what was to happen and what people could expect.

— Jane Lanquist
Heritage PreservationJustification for new landmark property ordinance changes.

People (7)

HuimMayor

Presides over City Council meeting and leads proclamations.

Sharon AllisonClerk

Performs roll call and meeting administrative tasks.

Manager NeilCity Manager

Responds to resident inquiries regarding Art Center, ebikes, and CIP projects.

1 quote

“The draft CIP has something called Grand View parking ramp ADA access to Gus Lane that project is not funded at this time.”

Explaining the status of a specific parking ramp infrastructure project.

Diana LynchRepresentative

Accepted Constitution Week proclamation.

1 quote

“Today is the 237th anniversary of the US Constitution approval which took place on September 17th 1787.”

Accepting the proclamation for Constitution Week.

Ben KennyVice President

Recognized for Fire Department's national #1 quality of life survey ranking.

Emily Del ProAssistant City Planner

Presented proposed changes to Heritage Preservation ordinance.

Jane LanquistChair

Advocated for ordinance clarity and historic preservation tools.

1 quote

“In extreme cases it could be used for weather proofing to avoid demolition by neglect but more typically it would just be a deposit refunded upon completion.”

Explaining the function of the proposed $3k-$15k escrow fee.

Places Mentioned

Edina City Council ChambersCountry Club District4040 West 70th StreetGrand View Parking RampEdina Art Center

Events & Meetings (4)

  • City Council Meeting: September 17, 2024, 7:04 p.m.
  • Heritage Preservation Commission Public Hearing: September 12, 2024
  • Public comment window open until: September 22, 2024
  • Continued Council consideration: October 1, 2024

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Ordinance 2024-25

Amends Edina city code concerning the Heritage preservation commission and Edina Heritage landmarks.

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