The Planning Commission voted unanimously on March 27 to appoint Nancy Spanos, Steve Brown, Jasha Pandia, Corin Griffith, Jim Diley, and Russ Rubin to the Lincoln Londonderry Small Area Plan Working Group. The group will help guide future development and land use decisions in that neighborhood.

The selection process sparked debate among commissioners about how to evaluate volunteer applicants fairly. Commissioner Day advocated for a rigorous scoring system based on application quality and demonstrated effort, comparing it to resume screening for a job. Other commissioners, including Miranda and Felt, emphasized the importance of diversity and community engagement in the selection process. One commissioner noted that the current approach may not adequately represent renters, a growing demographic in Edina, and suggested the city learn from other communities like Salt Lake City about including renters in planning decisions.

While commissioners unanimously approved the six primary members, disagreement persisted about whether to appoint alternate members. That decision was deferred to a future meeting. Commissioner Miranda stressed the importance of resolving such conflicts quickly, saying "if we don't learn how to have conflict and resolve it quick then we're just going to be stuck in a mire of indecision this entire process."

The commission also discussed other planning matters, including an Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance scheduled for City Council consideration on April 2. The proposed rules would make it easier for homeowners to add secondary housing units on their properties, reducing the need for special variances and expanding rental options. Additionally, a commissioner raised concerns about reported wage theft at The Fred development project, emphasizing that developers should be held accountable to fair labor practices as part of community respect.