Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority Meeting / March 5, 2026
Emergency rental assistance funding increase for VEP
Report on impacts of Operation Metro Surge on Edina residents
Review of the 2015 Affordable Housing Policy framework
United Housing Foundation reappointment confirmations
Review of community housing needs and local affordable housing aid (LAAHA) status
Full Document Analysis
Votes (3)
Adoption of the meeting agenda as published
Moved by Commissioner Jackson · Seconded by Commissioner Agnu
Adoption of consent agenda items
Moved by Commissioner Jackson · Seconded by Commissioner Agnu
Amend VEP grant agreement to increase funding by $300,000 for emergency rental assistance
Moved by Commissioner Jackson · Seconded by Commissioner Agnu
Notable Quotes (2)
A forward commitment of the 2026 LAA funds allows us to respond now when families need it most while preserving our long-term housing strategies.
Of the 200,000, we have helped 61 households so far with that in Edina. And there is about 8,000 left of that to spend.
People (5)
HufflandChairPresides over HR authority meetings; facilitates agenda discussions.
Presides over HR authority meetings; facilitates agenda discussions.
Stephanie HawinsonAffordable Housing Development ManagerManages housing funds and policy implementation; oversees VEP grant agreements.
1 quote
Manages housing funds and policy implementation; oversees VEP grant agreements.
“Operation Metro Surge created a crisis that is putting families at risk of eviction through no fault of their own.”
During the presentation on the need for emergency rental assistance.
Carrie ThompsonExecutive DirectorDirects VEP operations; coordinates emergency rental and food assistance programs.
1 quote
Directs VEP operations; coordinates emergency rental and food assistance programs.
“I was home one morning and witnessed ICE come roll down the street and take all of the workers off the roof.”
Describing the personal impact of immigration enforcement in her neighborhood.
Commissioner JacksonCommissionerParticipates in voting and policy oversight; focuses on homelessness prevention.
Participates in voting and policy oversight; focuses on homelessness prevention.
Commissioner AgnuCommissionerFocuses on fiscal oversight and clarification of fund allocation.
Focuses on fiscal oversight and clarification of fund allocation.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- March 5, 2026, 7:31 a.m. Housing Redevelopment Authority Meeting
- February 19, 2026 (Minutes Review)
- May 20-21, 2026 Senior Housing Cooperative Conference (Bloomington)
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Resolution urging the governor to provide immediate emergency rental funding (referenced from Feb 4 meeting).