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Agenda: Edina - Late March 2026 - Full Episode

Edina City CouncilMonday, March 16, 2026
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Expansion of tree protection ordinance to commercial properties

Flexibility in replacement tree species and offsite planting

Restructuring of the mobile ECMO truck staffing model

Funding for specialized ECMO personnel through 2027

Implementation of DARE program in local fifth-grade classrooms

Women's History Month recognition

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Notable Quotes (3)

The new updates in the ordinance are to allow applicants more flexibility in both the species that they're planting and the locations that they're planting those species back on site.

— Unidentified City Representative
Tree Protection OrdinanceExplaining changes to the tree ordinance.

The first in the world mobile ECMO procedure was done right here in Edina. And ECMO is a in layman's terms heart and lung bypass.

— Unidentified Health Official
ECMO Mobile UnitDescribing the ECMO pilot program.

I'm Officer Gabby with the Edina Police Department.

— Gabby Doyle
DARE ProgramIntroduction during DARE class.

People (3)

Dorothia MartyHost

Moderator of the program summarizing city council actions.

Gabby DoylePolice Officer

Teaches DARE program to 5th graders at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.

1 quote

“We teach kids good decision- making. Talking about risk and consequence.”

Explaining the core curriculum of the DARE program.

Dan CarpenterReporter

Reported on the police department's DARE classroom initiatives.

Places Mentioned

Edina City HallOur Lady of Grace Catholic Church

Events & Meetings (2)

  • March (Women's History Month)
  • Last month (City council amendment approval)

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Tree Protection Ordinance (Amended)

Expands tree replacement requirements to all zoning districts including commercial; adds flexibility for species and offsite planting.

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