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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Planning Commission
Edina City Hall Council Chambers
August 27, 2025
I. Call To Order
Chair Bennett called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. He extended thoughts and prayers to the
Minneapolis and Annunciation communities for the recent tragedy.
II. Roll Call
Answering the roll call were: Commissioners Alkire, Daye, Felt, Hahneman, Nelson, Padilla, Smith, and
Chair Bennett. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Dave Kendall, City
Attorney, and Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist.
Absent from the roll call: Commissioners Bornstein, Jha, and Joncas.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Daye moved to approve the agenda for August 27, 2025. Commissioner
Nelson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A. Minutes: Planning Commission, August 13, 2025
Commissioner Nelson moved to approve the August 13, 2025, meeting minutes.
Commissioner Hahneman seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
V. Community Comment
None.
VI. Public Hearings
A. Subdivision, 6417 Warren Avenue
Director Teague presented the request of Bellin Construction for a subdivision. Staff recommended
approval of the subdivision, as requested, subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Tim Bellin, owner of Bellin Construction, introduced himself and provided a background of the
project.
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The Commission asked questions of the applicant and staff.
Public Hearing
Mr. Andre Supplee, 6421 Warren Avenue, addressed the Commission and indicated he was in favor of this
subdivision.
Ms. Nancy Wilson, of 5400 Mildred Avenue, addressed the Commission and inquired whether a survey
had been conducted.
Commissioner Alkire moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Hahneman
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The Commission discussed the proposed subdivision and deemed the changes to be appropriate.
Motion
Commissioner Daye moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City
Council of the subdivision as outlined in the staff memo, subject to the conditions and findings
therein. Commissioner Padilla seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Commission comments can be viewed on the official City website.
VII. Reports/Recommendations
A. Resolution B-25-12 Finding that the Proposed Sale of Property at 5146 Eden Avenue
is Consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
Director Teague presented the proposed sale of property at 5146 Eden Avenue. Staff recommended
approval of the resolution, subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report, as requested.
City Attorney Dave Kendall attended the meeting to assist in answering questions.
Chair Bennett recused himself due to a possible conflict of interest. He noted his wife works for the
preferred development partner. He turned the meeting over to the Vice-Chair Alkire.
Staff answered Commission questions.
The Commission reviewed the resolution and determined that it was consistent with the comprehensive
plan.
Motion
Commissioner Daye moved that the Planning Commission approve Resolution B-25-12, as
outlined in the staff memo, subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner
Hahneman seconded the motion. Motion carried with one abstention (Bennett).
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Commission comments can be viewed on the official City website.
B. 2026-27 Work Plan
Director Teague presented the 2026-27 Work Plan.
Staff answered Commission questions.
Commission comments can be viewed on the official City website.
VIII. Chair and Member Comments
Received.
X. Staff Comments
Received.
XI. Adjournment
Commissioner Daye moved to adjourn the August 27, 2025, Meeting of the Edina Planning
Commission at 8:07 p.m. Commissioner Hahneman seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.