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Edina City Council Meeting / Feb. 17, 2026

Edina City CouncilWednesday, February 18, 2026
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Community comment session

Adina parking garage financing at 7001 France Avenue

South View Middle School traffic and parking restrictions

Staff advocacy regarding ICE and immigration enforcement

City data security and privacy contracts

Alleged traffic violations by ICE responders

Rosland Park pedestrian bridge construction status

Grand View pedestrian bridge improvements

Eviction moratorium resolution

Pedestrian/Cyclist Safety (PAX) fund updates

Council meeting minutes approval process

Commission appointments for 2026

School Bus Driver Appreciation Day proclamation

Citizen Award presentation to Chris Hansen

Full Document Analysis

Votes (5)

Adopt meeting agenda as published

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council member Jackson · Seconded by Council member Pierce

Approve consent agenda (excluding 6.1 and 6.18)

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council member Jackson · Seconded by Council member Pierce

Table February 4, 2026 minutes for revision

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council member Risser · Seconded by Council member Agnu

Approve 2026 commission appointments

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council member Jackson · Seconded by Council member Agnu

Adopt School Bus Driver Appreciation Day proclamation

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council member Jackson · Seconded by Council member Agnu

Notable Quotes (3)

Borrowing $20 million for a parking garage, the city does not need... it puts the cart before the horse.

— Ralph Zickert
TIF/Parking GaragePublic comment on TIF financing.

Reduced sight lines and limited maneuverability create recurring safety and access concerns.

— Jill Garnier
South View Middle School trafficDescribing school zone traffic conditions.

Cities do not have legal authority to regulate or limit federal immigration enforcement.

— Manager Neil
Immigration/Separation OrdinanceExplaining the city's limitations regarding ICE.

People (9)

Mayor HublinMayor

Presides over council proceedings and public comments.

Sharon AllisonCity Clerk

Responsible for roll call and official records.

Ralph ZickertResident

Opposes $20M borrowing for the France Avenue parking garage.

1 quote

“Borrowing $20 million for a parking garage, the city does not need... it puts the cart before the horse.”

Regarding opposition to a city-funded TIF development.

Jill GarnierResident

Advocates for parking restrictions near South View Middle School.

1 quote

“No parking or stopping on school days from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the north side of the entire length of Conquered Terrace.”

Proposed solution for traffic congestion.

Laura HanResident

Requests policies against ICE and better data security.

1 quote

“I think there's been opportunities where that money could be spent in more local businesses.”

Regarding Amazon procurement contracts.

Manager NeilCity Manager

Provides updates on bridge projects and city policy.

Council Member RisserCouncil Member

Challenged accuracy of meeting minutes regarding parking law.

Council Member JacksonCouncil Member

Facilitated the 2026 commission appointment selection process.

Chris HansenFounder, Time on the Water

Established nonprofit for veterans and first responder therapy.

Places Mentioned

7001 France AvenueConquered TerraceSt. John's AvenueSouth View Middle SchoolRosland ParkGrand ViewLake of the Woods, Ontario

Events & Meetings (3)

  • Regular meeting, February 4, 2026
  • Proposed closed session meeting, March 3, 2026
  • School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, February 18, 2026
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