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Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority Meeting / Dec. 11, 2025

Edina City CouncilFriday, December 12, 2025
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Approval of meeting agenda

Community comment session

Consent agenda adoption

Spark program status and economic development updates

Forgivable loan agreement for Americana restaurant at 5036 France Avenue

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Votes (3)

Adoption of the meeting agenda

CarriedNot recorded

Moved by Commissioner Jackson · Seconded by Commissioner Agnu

Adoption of consent agenda

CarriedNot recorded

Moved by Commissioner Jackson · Seconded by Commissioner Agnu

Approve loan agreement with 5036 Americana LLC and 5036 France Property LLC

CarriedNot recorded

Moved by Commissioner Jackson · Seconded by Commissioner Agnu

Notable Quotes (2)

If we don't use it all, the expenditure does have a time limit and that's the end of December of 2026.

— Bill Nundorf
Spark Program BudgetExplaining the deadline for Spark program funds.

We write in criteria that the business has to remain open. We don't want to provide funding on Monday and they close their doors on Friday.

— Bill Nundorf
Loan SafeguardsDiscussing safeguards for loan agreements.

People (6)

Scott NeilExecutive Director

Calls the roll and supports meeting management.

Commissioner JacksonCommissioner

Participates in questioning regarding the Spark program and Americana project.

1 quote

“It's my understanding it was a program designed to mitigate the effects of the shutdown that was related to the pandemic.”

Discussing the history of the Spark program.

Commissioner AgnuCommissioner

Participates in voting and meeting proceedings.

Chair HufflandChair

Presides over the council meeting and manages the agenda.

1 quote

“It's a good thing to keep in mind.”

Reflecting on the pledge of allegiance.

Bill NundorfEconomic Development Manager

Manages Spark program presentations and project recommendations.

1 quote

“The restaurant sector in particular has been hit extremely hard.”

Explaining the ongoing economic need for the Spark program.

Daniel DelpraOwner-Operator

Owner of the Americana restaurant project and other local venues.

1 quote

“It's going great. It's actually we have some issues with the ventilation but we are working on it right now.”

Providing an update on his new restaurant business.

Places Mentioned

5036 France Avenue44th and France50th and FranceEdinaMinneapolis

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Meeting start time: 7:36 AM
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