City Council Meeting Sept. 17, 2024
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
Moved by Council Member U · Seconded by Council Member Jackson
Adopt consent agenda items
Moved by Council Member Jackson · Seconded by Council Member Pierce
Adopt Constitution Week Proclamation
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.
The existing guidance that our commission has, the plan of treatment, was vague on what was to happen and what people could expect.
People (7)
HuimMayorPresides over City Council meeting and leads proclamations.
Presides over City Council meeting and leads proclamations.
Sharon AllisonClerkPerforms roll call and meeting administrative tasks.
Performs roll call and meeting administrative tasks.
Manager NeilCity ManagerResponds to resident inquiries regarding Art Center, ebikes, and CIP projects.
1 quote
Responds to resident inquiries regarding Art Center, ebikes, and CIP projects.
“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 LynchRepresentativeAccepted Constitution Week proclamation.
1 quote
Accepted Constitution Week proclamation.
“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 PresidentRecognized for Fire Department's national #1 quality of life survey ranking.
Recognized for Fire Department's national #1 quality of life survey ranking.
Emily Del ProAssistant City PlannerPresented proposed changes to Heritage Preservation ordinance.
Presented proposed changes to Heritage Preservation ordinance.
Jane LanquistChairAdvocated for ordinance clarity and historic preservation tools.
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Advocated for ordinance clarity and historic preservation tools.
“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
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)
Amends Edina city code concerning the Heritage preservation commission and Edina Heritage landmarks.