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Areas of Interest (5)
- Residents protest removal of street lights in Grand View Square, citing safety and crime concerns.
- Morningside residents demand action on 12-15 minute EMS response times, citing lack of adherence to national standards.
- City officials struggle to find interim solutions for 'dangerous' pedestrian crosswalk during major road construction.
- Public pressure builds for a third fire station to improve emergency response times in Edina.
- Transparency concerns raised regarding the 'street light replacement' project which resulted in 10 fewer lights.
Votes (1)
Approval of the agenda in its amended form
Moved by Council member Jackson · Seconded by Council member Pierce
Notable Quotes (3)
If I had been rooting people around I would have sent them to Tracy to Benton or Hansen to Benton.
If I had been about two steps slower, he probably would have hit me.
The data collected from the five bugles design in December of 2018 demonstrated EMS response times to Morningside of 12 to 15 minutes.
People (5)
HublinMayorPresiding over the council meeting.
1 quote
Presiding over the council meeting.
“We're welcoming that testimony in all forms.”
Regarding hybrid public testimony.
Nancy GreerResidentAdvocating for pedestrian safety improvements at Grand View Square.
1 quote
Advocating for pedestrian safety improvements at Grand View Square.
“I think a temporary speed bump and a flashing light on that bend is a good use of that money.”
Regarding crosswalk safety.
Jan DelzoHOA PresidentConcerned about lack of lighting in Grand View Square.
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Concerned about lack of lighting in Grand View Square.
“I would say that the majority of people would say I give you something, you give me back the same thing or slightly different. But no, you don't take away 10 lights.”
Regarding street light replacement.
Emily VilisResidentConcerned about EMS response times in Morningside.
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Concerned about EMS response times in Morningside.
“Time matters. Every minute from the time of cardiac collapse to the initiation of CPR and our defibrillation is directly linked to survival.”
Regarding EMS response times.
Director MillerCity StaffAddressing traffic and engineering concerns.
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Addressing traffic and engineering concerns.
“I don't think it's going to change behaviors. I think you're going to have those same interactions.”
Regarding efficacy of speed bumps.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- July 15, 2025, 7 PM, Edina City Hall
- June 17, 2025, Previous City Council meeting
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Other Topics from This Document
Approval of amended meeting agenda
Pedestrian safety at Avdor/Senior Center crosswalk
Street light replacement project in Grand View Square
EMS response times in Morningside neighborhood
Public safety budget and staffing prioritization
France Avenue underpass cost estimates
Hennepin County Attorney presentation
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