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City of Edina 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Jordan Gilgenbach, Communications Coordinator
Phone 952-826-0396 jgilgenbach@EdinaMN.gov EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New Discussions Available On ‘Speak Up, Edina!’
Edina, Minn., July 28, 2016 – The City’s next monthly online discussion is now available at
SpeakUpEdina.org. The discussion, which focuses on the Edina Aquatic Center, is available until Sept. 2.
The Edina Aquatic Center is the perfect place to cool off during the hot summers. Equipped with an Olympic-
sized pool, zip line, diving boards, lap swimming lanes, water slide, a zero-depth entry pool, “Lost Wave”
FlowRider surf simulator, and dry-land play area, the Aquatic Center attracts tens of thousands of visitors
every summer. The Aquatic Center also serves food at a concessions stand and has oversized "funbrellas,"
chaise lounges and shade trellises. Visitors can purchase season passes or pay a daily admission.
In the discussion, the City asks what residents like most about the Edina Aquatic Center, how often they visit
during the season, what they think of the quality and variety of the Aquatic Center’s offerings, and what
improvements or additions should be considered for 2017 or future seasons. Feedback from the discussion
will be compiled and presented to the City Council Sept. 20, and shared with Aquatic Center and Parks &
Recreation staff.
In July, the City has been gathering feedback on the Open Streets on 50th event. In the discussion, the City
asks whether residents attended the inaugural event in 2015, what they thought of the event, what changes
should be made for the upcoming 2016 event, what they thought of the variety of organizations and
businesses present at the event, and what would entice them to attend the 2016 event. The discussion is open
until Aug. 8. Feedback from this discussion will be compiled and presented to the City Council Aug. 16, and
will be shared with the Open Streets on 50th planning committee.
To weigh in on a discussion, visit SpeakUpEdina.org.
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