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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Planning Commission
Edina City Hall Council Chambers
October 29, 2025
I. Call To Order
Chair Bennett called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering the roll call were: Commissioners Alkire, Bornstein, Daye, Felt, Hahneman, Nelson, Padilla,
Smith, Jha, Just, and Chair Bennett. Staff present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, and
Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist.
Absent from the roll call: None.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Padilla moved to approve the October 29, 2025, agenda. Commissioner Daye
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A. Minutes: Planning Commission, September 25, 2025
Commissioner Alkire moved to approve the September 25, 2025, meeting minutes.
Commissioner Hahneman seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
V. Community Comment
Mr. David Frankel, 4510 Lake View Drive, addressed the Commission regarding the City’s ADA compliance
issues, particularly regarding the pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks and Grandview.
VI. Public Hearings
A. Subdivision – 7235 France Avenue
Director Teague presented the request to subdivide 7235 France Avenue. Staff recommended approval of
the Subdivision, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report.
Staff answered Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
The applicant had no additional comments.
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Approved Date: November 12, 2025
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Public Hearing
Mr. David Frankel, 4510 Lake View Drive, addressed the Commission regarding concerns about ADA
compliance for a proposed tunnel under France Avenue.
Commissioner Daye moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Nelson seconded the
motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion
Commissioner Daye moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the
Subdivision to the City Council, as outlined in the staff memo, subject to the conditions and
findings therein. Commissioner Alkire seconded the motion. Motion carried 8 ayes, 1 nay
(Padilla).
Commission discussion can be viewed on the official City website.
VII. Chair and Member Comments
Received.
VIII. Staff Comments
Received.
IX. Adjournment
Commissioner Daye moved to adjourn the October 29, 2025, Meeting of the Edina Planning
Commission at 7:25 p.m. Commissioner Alkire seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.