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City Council Meeting Agenda
March 3, 2026, 7:00 PM
Edina City Hall, Council Chambers, 4801 W. 50th St.
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1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approval of Meeting Agenda
5. Community Comment
During "Community Comment," the Mayor will invite residents to share issues or concerns that are not scheduled
for a future public hearing. Items that are on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community
Comment. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Mayor may limit the number of speakers
on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Individuals should not expect the Mayor or Council to respond
to their comments tonight. The City Manager will respond to questions raised during Community Comments at
the next meeting.
5.1. City Manager's Response to Community Comments
6. Adoption of Consent Agenda
All agenda items listed on the Consent Agenda will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate
discussion of items unless requested to be removed by a Council Member. If removed the item will be considered
immediately following the adoption of the Consent Agenda. (Favorable roll call vote of majority of Council
Members present to approve, unless otherwise noted in consent item.)
6.1. Minutes: Feb. 4 Regular; Work Session and Regular, Feb. 17, 2026
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6.2. Payment of Claims
6.3. Edina Housing Foundation Appointments
6.4. Ordinance 2026-05: Amending Chapter 20, Article VI. Property Maintenance
6.5. Purchase Request: Valuation Services for Braemar Arena Sponsorships
6.6. Purchase Request: Commissioning Services for Braemar Ice Arena Renovation and
Expansion Project
6.7. Land-Use Agreement for the Mirror Lake Alum Treatment
6.8. Purchase Request: 494 Corridor Commission Member Dues
6.9. Purchase Request: Professional Services For Old Fire Station #2 Building Demolition
Specifications
6.10. Purchase Request: Streetlights for York Ave and Parklawn Ave
6.11. Purchase Request: Bulk Fuel
6.12. Purchase Request: Contract Amendment #1: Professional Services for Final Design of
Interlachen Boulevard 2027 Street Reconstruction
6.13. Traffic Safety Reports of December 9, 2025 and Janaury 27, 2026
6.14. Petition Response: Stop Control at Brookview Ave and W 55th St
6.15. Petition Response: Interlachen Blvd and Vandervork Ave Crosswalk
6.16. Petition: School Hour Parking and Stopping Restrictions on Concord Terrace and St. Johns
Ave.
6.17. Resolution 2026-11: Entering into MnDOT Agreement No. 1062130 for Rosland Park Pedestrian
Bridge State Funding
6.18. Resolution 2026-12: Supporting Minnesota GreenCorps Green Transportation Host Site
Application
6.19. Resolution 2026-13: Supporting Minnesota GreenCorps Community Readiness & Outreach
Host Site Application
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6.20. Resolution 2026-14: Supporting Minnesota GreenCorps Forestry Host Site Application
6.21. Out-Of-State Travel for Council Members Jackson and Risser
6.22. On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License: Takumi Sushi Inc. dba Takumi Sushi
6.23. On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License: New Social Edina LLC dba Pinstripes
6.24. Liquor License Renewals
7. Special Recognitions and Presentations
7.1. Edina High School Debate Team Championship Recognition
8. Public Hearings
During "Public Hearings," the Mayor will ask for public testimony after staff and/or applicants make their
presentations. The following guidelines are in place to ensure an efficient, fair, and respectful hearing; limit your
testimony to three minutes and to the matter under consideration; the Mayor may modify times, as deemed
necessary; avoid repeating remarks or points of view made by previous speakers. The use of signs, clapping,
cheering or booing or any other form of verbal or nonverbal communication is not allowed.
8.1. Continue Public Hearing to April 7, 2026: Conditional Use Permit for Highlands Elementary
School, 5505 Doncaster Way
9. Reports/Recommendations
9.1. Resolution 2026-09: Accepting Donations
9.2. Transportation Commission Report: City Policies/Ordinances Requiring Walking and Biking
Improvements
9.3. Transportation Commission Report: City Code Sec. 26-282 Regarding Electric-Assisted
Bicycles
9.4. Ordinance 2026-06: Amending Chapter 2 of the City Code Setting 4th Tier for Residential
Water Use
9.5. An Ordinance Amending Tree Protection
A. Ordinance 2026-04: Amendment Regarding Tree Protection
10. Manager's Comments
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11. Mayor and Council Comments
12. Adjournment
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Item Report
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 5.1 Department: Administration
Item Activity: Information Prepared By: Scott Neal, City Manager
Item Title: City Manager's Response to Community Comments
Action Requested:
None, information only.
Information/Background:
Responses to questions posed during Community Comment at the last meeting were posted on the
City's website (URL). City Manager Neal will provide summaries of those responses during the meeting.
Supporting Documentation:
None
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Item Report
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.1 Department: Administration
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Sharon Allison, City Clerk
Item Title: Minutes: Feb. 4 Regular; Work Session and Regular, Feb. 17, 2026
Action Requested:
Approve Feb. 4 minutes as amended. Approve Feb. 17 minutes as presented.
Information/Background:
On Feb. 17, Council tabled the regular Feb. 4 minutes to Mar. 3 to allow Council Member Risser to make
edits to a paragraph in Item 8.1 Conditional Use Permit with Variances for 4201 W. 50th Street -
Adopted. Below is the original paragraph followed by Council Member Risser's suggested edits:
• Original: The Council expressed concerns regarding the parking spaces in front of the driveway
to the private garage and worries that it violates the City statute and asked questions regarding
the handicap parking, traffic flow, ownership of the other locations, the number of classrooms,
and hours of operation.
• Amendment: The Council expressed concerns that the parking spaces in front of the driveway
to the private garage violate Minnesota State Statute. Council expressed additional concerns
that language added to Edina City Code allows parking spaces in front of driveways that front
on to parking lots. Council asked questions regarding the handicap parking, traffic flow
ownership of other locations, the number of classrooms, and hours of operation.
Supporting Documentation:
1. Minutes: Regular, Feb. 4, 2026
2. Minutes: Work Session, Feb. 17, 2026
3. Minutes: Regular, Feb. 17, 2026
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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
FEBRUARY 4, 2026
7:00 P.M.
I.0 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:13 p.m.
2.0 ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Members Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, and Hovland.
3.0 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.0 MEETING AGENDA – APPROVED
City Manager Neal noted that after the discussion on the work session, the Council would like to add Item
9.7, Resolution 2026-08, Affirming Community Values, and Item 9.8, Resolution 2026-07, Emergency Rental
Assistance.
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, approving the meeting agenda
as amended, adding Item 9.7, Resolution 2026-08, Affirming Community Values, and Item 9.8,
Resolution 2026-07, Emergency Rental Assistance. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland.
Motion carried.
5.0 COMMUNITY COMMENT
Henry McLenighan reminded everyone that with the potential of further weeks of winter.
Arthur Cobb expressed his appreciation of the City Council and the City staff, and all the work they have
done over the years.
Taylor Bruhschwein stated that safety on the city streets is very important, and the number of crashes
involving vulnerable users, walking/biking, has doubled over the past 3 years. Mr. Bruhschwein asked the
Council to find money for the PACS fund to protect these vulnerable users.
Brooke Bartholomew stated that she is looking for more action and visible resistance against ICE and asked
that the Council ban ICE from staging on City property and consider an eviction moratorium.
Janet Kitui noted that she and others demand clarity, courage, and collective action during this time. Mrs.
Kitui stated that the black community in Minnesota is under attack and asked for the banning of ICE from
staging on City property and writing to the governor to consider an eviction moratorium.
Anna Leamy started discussing the firearm ordinance being discussed later in the meeting. The Council noted
that, based on their rules, she is not allowed to discuss a matter that is handled later in the agenda.
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Steve Brown stated that he and his wife have been helping a friend who was delivering food to families and
individuals who are sheltering in place, and he cannot believe that they are living in a time like this.
Brett Johnson noted that he and his business partner will be opening up a family-friendly sports bar at 50th
and France and have partnered up with the Edina ED Fund and Boosters.
David Frenkel asked for updates on the two pedestrian bridges and when they will be completed.
Kathy Rendleman thanked the community for their involvement and support of the Edina Education Fund
fundraiser. Mrs. Rendleman noted that they could use the help and financial support to support the Hornet
Cares fund to help all of their students and staff members who are being affected by the recent happenings
in Minnesota.
5.1. CITY MANAGER’S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS
City Manager Neal responded to Community Comments from current and past meetings.
6.0 CONSENT AGENDA – ADOPTED
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, approving the consent agenda
as follows:
6.1. Approve regular and work session meeting minutes of January 20 & 26, 2026
6.2. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Pre-List Dated December 12, 2025,
totaling $1,259.61 (1011), Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated January 16, 2026,
totaling $1,316,348.21, and Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated January 23, 2026,
totaling $1,283,507.69
6.3. Request for Purchase, Bulk Road Salt, awarding the bid to the recommended low
bidder, Compass Minerals America, Inc., at $220,000
6.4. Request for Purchase, Watermain Pipe Corrosion Control Study, awarding the bid to
the recommended low bidder, Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services at
$69,300.00
6.5. License Supplement for Verizon Small Cell Infrastructure
6.6. Request for Purchase, First Die Software Annual Subscription, awarding the bid to the
recommended low bidder, Locality Media LLC, at $32,346.05
6.7. Request for Purchase, Braemar Ice Arena Phase 1 - South and East Rink Improvements,
awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, All American Ice LLC, at
$5,034,197.00
6.8. Waive Permit Fees for Braemar Ice Arena Phase 1 - South and East Rink Improvements
6.9. Grant Second Reading: Adopting Ordinance No. 2026-01, Setting Morningside Water
Rates
6.10. Request for Purchase, League of Minnesota Cities Annual Membership Dues, awarding
the bid to the recommended low bidder, League of Minnesota Cities, at $38,829.00
6.11. Out-of-State Travel for Mayor Hovland
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried.
7.0 SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
7.1. ARDEN PARK 2025 PROJECT OF THE YEAR BY THE MN ASSOCIATION OF
WATERSHEDS – RECOGNIZED
James Wisker, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Administrator, thanked the Council for its recognition
of their project. Mr. Whisker noted that this award reflects the consistent commitment from the Council,
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staff, and residents. Mr. Wisker discussed the success of the Arden Park project. Steve Sando, Board Manager
and Edina Resident, stated that this award would not have been possible without the Edina City staff team.
The Council expressed their thanks and appreciation for all the work done on this big project.
8.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD – Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on
file.
8.1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH VARIANCES: 4201 W. 50TH STREET -
ADOPTED
Community Development Director Teague presented the CUP with variances, including an overview of the
property/existing vacant church, parking stalls, site plan, daycare dropoff/pickup, and the Planning
Commission’s recommendation.
The Council expressed concerns that the parking spaces in front of the driveway to the private garage violate
Minnesota State Statute. Council expressed additional concerns that language added to Edina City Code
allows parking spaces in front of driveways that front on to parking lots. Council asked questions regarding
the handicap parking, traffic flow ownership of other locations, the number of classrooms, and hours of
operation.
Mr. Teague presented an aerial view of the parking lot and discussed where drop-off/pickup will occur.
Dawn Uribe, Mis Amigos, gave a background on the Mis Amigos preschools and her desire to bring the
school into Edina.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:10 p.m.
Public Testimony
Andrew Johnson addressed the Council.
Steve Springrose addressed the Council.
Janey Westin addressed the Council.
Ed Terhaar, Stantec Traffic Consultant, addressed issues raised during public testimony, indicating that the
traffic study shows 60 trips into the property in the am peak hour and 54 trips out in the pm peak hour, and
will be spread out over the hour and over the two different entrances.
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried.
The Council asked questions regarding entrances to the building, variance needed if only a church had been
proposed, and signage for traffic flow/entrances. The Council added conditions 5, two reserved spots were
eliminated for parking purposes; and condition 6, to move required handicap parking spots closer to the
church to comply with State and federal law.
Member Jackson introduced and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 2026-05, approving a
conditional use permit to operate a religious institution and school, with variances for parking
and lot size, for Mis Amigos Spanish Immersion Preschool at 4201 W. 50th Street. Member
Agnew seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried.
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9.0 REPORTS / RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-06, ACCEPTING DONATIONS – ADOPTED
Mayor Hovland explained that in order to comply with State Statutes; all donations to the City must be
adopted by Resolution and approved by four favorable votes of the Council accepting the donations.
Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2026-06, accepting various
grants and donations. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser,
Hovland. Motion carried.
9.2. SKETCH PLAN REVIEW: 4200 76th STREET WEST (RETAIL STORE,
WAREHOUSE, AND DROPOFF FOR SALVATION ARMY) – PRESENTED
Community Development Director Teague stated that this item pertains to a proposal to remodel and reuse
the existing building at 4200 76th Street W.
Joe Becker, Orion Investments, presented information regarding the reasoning behind why this proposal
helps serve the community’s needs. Tom Canfield, Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, stated that
the thrift store that is being proposed today funds their program.
The Council asked questions about the ownership of the building, the lack of staff support, the difference
between office use and retail use; the timeframe and discussed looking at the language and applying basic
principles to their zoning Code rather than the Comprehensive plan or rezoning; expressed concerns
regarding the mess and trash at the site from drop-offs; and gave feedback on amending their Industrial
districts while also protecting the Cahill district.
Mr. Teague noted that the staff is wrestling with allowing primary use of retail rather than secondary in
Industrial.
9.3. CITYWIDE SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION EVALUATION – PRESENTED
Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni presented the background on the City's reduced speed limits,
funding by the PACS fund, communication, enforcement, speed analysis, crash analysis, community feedback,
literature review, conclusions, and recommendations.
The Council asked questions regarding PACS fund allocations and data from cities that did not reduce speed
limits.
9.4. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-17, AMENDING CHAPTER 22 - MISCELLANEOUS
OFFENSES TO ADD ARTICLE XI. FIREARMS – ADOPTED
City Manager Neal noted that this is a Second Reading of the ordinance, and no changes have been made
since the First Reading.
Member Agnew made a motion to grant Second Reading of Ordinance 2025-17, amending
Chapter 22 - Miscellaneous Offenses to add Article XI. Firearms. Member Pierce seconded the
motion. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Hovland. Abstain: Risser. Motion carried.
The Council gave a recommendation to highlight the language that is being added to their Code that is out
of sync with the State Statute. Mr. Neal noted that City staff can work to figure out how to do that.
Member Agnew made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving Summary Publication
of Ordinance 2025-17. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried.
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9.5. ORDINANCE 2026-02, AMENDING SECTION 4-9-9; REPEALING AND
REPLACING CHAPTER 6 ARTICLE III LAWFUL GAMBLING OF THE EDINA
CITY CODE – FIRST READING GRANTED
City Clerk Allison discussed the answers to the questions raised at the last City Council meeting and restated
the staff recommendation to repeal and replace the Lawful Gambling Ordinance and allow 3 premise permits
to pilot this process and understand how it would work.
The Council asked questions regarding qualifying non-profits, how many 501(c)(3) exist in Edina, where the
profit goes, expenses for the City to manage this, and the values assessment.
Mrs. Allison noted that the 3% gambling tax will be used to cover the cost, plus the 10% that is locked in per
State Statute.
The Council expressed concerns that the ordinance in front of them does not guarantee that the nonprofits
that will be benefiting from this will be related to students, mental health, or hockey.
City Attorney Kendall noted that the State allows 501(c)(3) organizations to apply to be lawfully gambling
entities if they meet the requirements. Mr. Kendall noted that the Council could make it so that an
organization cannot have more than 1 premise permit.
The Council discussed what problem they are trying to solve with this ordinance, and noted that other
communities have used this model to help solve their problems; noted that this could bring another source
of funds for the needs that exist in this community; and gave feedback to do more research and groundwork
on this idea, and put a cap of up to 6 premise permits and only one permit per location.
Member Jackson made a motion to Grant First Reading to Ordinance 2026-02, amending
Section 4-9-9; Repealing and Replacing Chapter 6, Article III Lawful Gambling of the Edina
City Code. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Ayes: Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Nay: Agnew.
Motion carried.
9.6. 2026 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORMS – APPROVED
Mr. Neal stated that since the January 20, 2026 legislative delegation work session, staff have added two
items to the state legislative platform's Affordable Housing section, titled "Use Pooled Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) for Affordable Housing" and "Emergency Rental Assistance Financing". These items were
added after hearing Rep. Youakim's remarks and as part of the staff's work for the Immigration Response
Task Force that he created.
Member Pierce made a motion, seconded by Member Risser, approving the 2026 Legislative
Platforms. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried.
9.7. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-08, AFFIRMING COMMUNITY VALUES – ADOPTED
Mr. Neal presented the Council with the resolution that was discussed at the earlier work session.
Member Agnew introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2026-08, Affirming
Community Values. Member Jackson seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser,
Hovland. Motion carried.
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9.8. ORDINANCE NO. 2026-07, EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE – ADOPTED
The Council discussed the concerns regarding eviction moratoriums, but also the need for it, and noted that
they would like to see that in the letter. The Council noted that the Edina Housing Association does not
endorse an eviction moratorium.
Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2026-07, Emergency
Rental Assistance. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland.
Motion carried.
10.0 MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Received
11.0 MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS – Received
11.1 MAYOR HOVLAND TO PROVIDE UPDATE ON CITY MANAGER NEAL’S
PERFORMANCE REVIEW
12.0 ADJOURNMENT
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to adjourn the meeting at 10:58
p.m. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Allison, City Clerk
James B. Hovland, Mayor
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, February 17, 2026. Video Copy of February 4, 2026,
meeting available.
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MINUTES
OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
COMMUNITY ROOM, CITY HALL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
5:30 P.M.
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2.0 ROLL CALL
Answering roll call were Members Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, and Mayor Hovland.
Staff in attendance: Scott Neal, City Manager; Ari Lenz, Assistant City Manager; Zoe Johnson, City
Management Fellow; Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications Director; Chad Millner, Public Works
Director/City Engineer; Ross Bintner, Engineering Services Manager; Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation
Director; Nate Morrison, Maintenance Supervisor; Lieutenant Ryan Schultz; David Yanagisawa, I.T.
Specialist; and Sharon Allison, City Clerk.
3.1 CITY MANAGER TRANSITION
Manager Neal introduced the topic, noting that Assistant City Manager Lenz developed a detailed
timeline for the City Manager transition. The process will require an executive search and given the
limited number of firms that specialize in this work, staff recommended issuing a request for
proposals (RFP) and forming a small subset of the City Council to assist. The selected firm would help
develop the recruitment profile, advertising plan, and recommend the number of finalists. The goal is
to retain a consultant by the end of May or June, conduct candidate tours in the summer, and
selection in the fall. Under Minnesota Data Practices Act, candidate names remain confidential until
finalists (typically two to five) are identified. The consultant will advise on how many finalists to
advance and support the overall process.
Council discussed who would be involved in interviews; Neal stated that Council, senior staff,
community representatives (such as commission and task force members, business leaders, the
school superintendent, hospital representatives, and other organizations), and the consultant would
participate. Council asked whether the timeline could be accelerated; staff indicated it could be
compressed to begin earlier and allow additional transition time for the selected candidate. Assistant
City Manager Lenz and City Management Fellow Johnson will draft the RFP using existing models,
with Council Members Pierce and Jackson volunteering to assist. Council expressed a preference to
hire the consultant by the end of May and aim for a finalist by the end of September to allow
approximately 90 days’ notice. Confidentiality will be maintained until finalists are named.
3.2 MOTION TO MOVE TO CLOSED SESSION AS PERMITTED BY M.S. 13D.05, TO
DISCUSS SECURITY PROTOCOLS. Member Agnew made a motion, seconded by Member
Jackson. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried.
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3.3 COUNCIL CHAMBERS SECURITY REVIEW
Lt. Ryan Schultz led a discussion regarding security procedures in the Council Chambers during City
Council meetings. Council and staff relocated from the Community Room to the Council Chambers
to participate in a demonstration outlining current security measures and safety considerations during
meetings.
3.3 MOTION TO MOVE BACK INTO OPEN SESSION
Member Agnew made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson to move back into open session while
still in the Council Chambers. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried.
4.0 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hovland adjourned the meeting while still in the Council Chambers.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Allison, City Clerk
James B. Hovland, Mayor
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, March 3, 2026.
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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
FEBRUARY 17, 2026
7:00 P.M.
I.0 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2.0 ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Members Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, and Hovland.
3.0 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.0 MEETING AGENDA – APPROVED
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving the meeting
agenda. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried.
5.0 COMMUNITY COMMENT
Ralph Zickert reiterated his opposition to the City borrowing $20M for the construction of a
parking garage at 7001 France Avenue.
Jill Garnier addressed traffic concerns related to Southview Middle School and a petition supporting
requesting school hour parking restrictions; noted that she submitted petition photos and video
documentation to the Council last week and discussed the traffic concerns and dangers to
pedestrians on Concord Terrace.
Laura Hann asked that the Council further their work regarding ICE restrictions by reassuring staff
that they have a right to protest, knowing their jobs are protected, offer PTO or work from home
options, do not allow ICE officers to apply for City jobs in the future, especially law enforcement,
schools, etc., and protect data from citizens being leaked to ICE.
5.1. CITY MANAGER’S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS
City Manager Neal responded to Community Comments from current and past meetings.
6.0 CONSENT AGENDA – ADOPTED
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving the consent
agenda as revised to remove Item 6.1, regular and work session meeting minutes of
February 4, 2026, and special meeting of February 5, 2026, and 6.18, 2026 Commission
Appointments, as follows:
6.1. Regular and work session meeting minutes of February 4, 2026, and special
meeting of February 5, 2026
6.2. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Pre-List Dated January 30,
2026, totaling $1,650,043.77, Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated January 30,
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2026, totaling $14,976,884.75, and Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated
February 6, 2026, totaling $1,537,892.73
6.3. Request for Purchase, Hennepin County Library and Senior Center Exterior
Improvements, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Acme
Tuckpointing Restoration at $95,320.00
6.4. Waive Permit Fees for Hennepin County Library and Senior Center Exterior
Improvements
6.5. Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-03, Amending Chapter 2 - Water Meter
Replacement Surcharge
6.6. Arden Park Maintenance Covenants
6.7. Agreement with Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and Edina Public School
District for Concord Flood Infrastructure Project
6.8. Request for Purchase, Engineering Services for Concord Flood Infrastructure
Project Feasibility Study, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder,
Barr Engineering at $466,200
6.9. Request for Purchase, Arlington Streetlights for 50th & France, awarding the
bid to the recommended low bidder, Viking Electric at $24,395.00
6.10. Request for Purchase, Playground Replacement Design and Engineering,
awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, WSB at $42,850
6.11. Request for Purchase, 2026 Toro Trim Mower, awarding the bid to the
recommended low bidder, MTI Toro at $26,056.68
6.12. Request for Purchase, 2026 Residential Tree Sale, awarding the bid to the
recommended low bidder, Tree Trust at $54,921.52
6.13. Request for Purchase, Braemar Golf Course Korechi Autonomous Range Ball
Picker, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Korechi Innovations
Inc., at $58,900
6.14. Request for Purchase, Braemar Golf Course VertaCat All-Terrain Mobility
Rider, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, VertaCat at
$30,085.31
6.15. Request for Purchase, Chevy Blazer PPV EV, awarding the bid to the
recommended low bidder, Tres, Inc., DBA North County GM at $47,256.88
6.16. Hennepin County Auto Theft Collaboration Cooperative Agreement
6.17. Request for Purchase, Modular Wall Training System, awarding the bid to the
recommended low bidder, Versare, at $53,973.21
6.18. 2026 Commission Appointments
6.19 Temporary On-Sale Liquor License: Our Lady of Grace Church
6.20. Temporary On-Sale Liquor License: Midwest Rett Syndrome Foundation
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried.
6.0 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
6.1 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 4, 2026 - TABLED
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The Council noted that under item 8.1 of the meeting minutes, there are changes that should be
made regarding statements that were made. The Council asked to table the minutes so that a full
written correction could be submitted for the proposed changes.
Member Risser made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, tabling the February 4,
2026, regular City Council meeting minutes to the March 3, 2026, City Council
meeting. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried.
6.18. 2026 COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS - APPROVED
The Council thanked everyone who was involved in the Commission interviews and read the names
of those who will be appointed to Edina Commissions for 2026.
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, approving the 2026
Commission Appointments. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried.
7.0 SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
7.1. SCHOOL BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY FEBRUARY 18, 2026 -
PROCLAIMED
Mayor Hovland read in full the proclamation declaring School Bus Driver Appreciation Day as
February 18, 2026, in the City of Edina.
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, approving the
proclamation declaring February 18, 2026, as School Bus Driver Appreciation Day in
the City of Edina. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried.
7.2. CITIZEN AWARD PRESENTATION - PRESENTED
Lieutenant Heckert awarded the Citizen Award in recognition of Chris Hansen's non-profit
organization, Time On the Water, which supports the mental health of veterans and first
responders through therapeutic fishing experiences. Mr. Hansen gave a brief background on how
his non-profit organization came to be in 2016, discussed what the trips are designed to do, and
noted that they hit their 502nd guest last year.
8.0 REPORTS / RECOMMENDATIONS
8.1. ORDINANCE 2026-04, AMENDMENT REGARDING TREE PROTECTION –
FIRST READING GRANTED
Parks and Recreation Director Vetter presented the core proposed changes to the ordinance,
including newly added definitions, tree replacement requirements, and exemptions to replanting.
The Council inquired about the timing of the spring tree sale. Mr. Vetter stated that 250 trees will
be available in the spring and an additional 250 in the fall, with dates to be announced.
The Council asked questions regarding feedback from the Environmental and Energy Commission
(EEC), boulevard trees, and homeowner user experience. Mr. Vetter reported that the EEC did
not provide any feedback opposing the proposed changes.
The Council expressed appreciation to staff and others who worked on the ordinance. Council
also raised concerns about homeowners with small lots who already have numerous trees and
provided feedback on the desire to both maintain and expand the tree canopy.
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Mr. Vetter explained the typical process a homeowner would follow to determine whether a
request is subject to the ordinance and how the process would proceed if applicable. City
Attorney Kendall discussed which permits would apply under the ordinance and which would not.
Mr. Vetter noted that an appeals process was considered but could not be clearly defined; staff
determined that an on-site and off-site mitigation strategy was preferable.
The Council asked additional questions regarding making information more accessible to
neighbors and the planting of substandard trees. The Council emphasized preserving the tree
canopy through homeowner education on the importance of trees, rather than prohibiting
residents from removing trees on their own property.
Mr. Vetter noted the addition of a new provision exempting trees that are causing damage. Mr.
Kendall stated that the ordinance would not prevent otherwise lawful construction or
development.
Member Jackson made a motion to grant First Reading to Ordinance 2026-04,
Amendment Regarding Tree Protection. Member Agnew seconded the motion. Ayes:
Agnew, Jackson, Risser, Hovland. Nay: Pierce. Motion carried.
8.2. ORDINANCE 2026-02, AMENDING SECTION 4-9-9; REPEALING AND
REPLACING CHAPTER 6 ARTICLE III, LAWFUL GAMBLING OF THE EDINA
CITY CODE - TABLED
The Council suggested tabling this item for a month to have more conversations. Mayor Hovland
stated he and City Manager Neal are meeting with the Ed Fund to talk about why the ordinance
may or may not work for them. Council ask that staff inform the community of the delay and report
back on how many non-profits are in Edina and revenue they generate.
Member Agnew made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, tabling Ordinance
2026-02, Aamending Section 4-9-9; Repealing and Replacing Chapter 6, Article III,
Lawful Gambling of the Edina City Code to the March 17, 2026, City Council Meeting.
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried.
8.3. AMENDMENT TO THE MOBILE ECMO TRUCK SERVICES, DISPATCH, AND
DEPLOYMENT AGREEMENT - APPROVED
Fire Chief Slama presented information regarding the ECMO truck, pilot program to date, ECMO
updates, MET amendment, and recommendations. The Council thanked Fire Chief Slama for coming
back with the update and feedback on the program.
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, to approve the
amendment to the Mobile ECMO Truck services, dispatch, and deployment
agreement. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried.
9.0 MANAGER’S COMMENTS - Received
9.1. IMMIGRATION RESPONSE TASK FORCE STATUS REPORT
10.0 MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS - Received
11.0 ADJOURNMENT
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Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, to adjourn the meeting
at 8:50 p.m. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Allison, City Clerk
James B. Hovland, Mayor
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, March 3, 2026. Video Copy of February 17, 2026,
meeting available.
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Item Report
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.2 Department: Finance
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Pa Thao, Finance Director
Item Title: Payment of Claims
Action Requested:
Approve claims for payment
Information/Background:
For security purposes and to meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL), the detailed claims
reports are not included in the public packet but they are available to City Council through a secure
Board Portal. To request the claims reports, please submit a data request (URL).
List of Payment Claims:
1. Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated 02.13.2026 Total $2,709,887.31
2. Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated 02.20.2026 Total $3,828,581.40
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Item Report
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.3 Department: Community Development
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Stephanie Hawkinson, Affordable Housing
Development Manager
Item Title: Edina Housing Foundation Appointments
Action Requested:
Appoint Jeffrey Huggett and Jerome Gilligan to the Edina Housing Foundation with a term ending
March 1, 2027.
Information/Background:
The Edina Housing Foundation consists of five members. Per the Foundation's by-laws, members shall
be appointed each year. Two members are appointed by the City Council and three members are
appointed by the HRA. The City Council is being asked to appoint Jeffrey Huggett and Jerome Gilligan.
Supporting Documentation:
None
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Item Report
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.4 Department: Fire
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Jeff Brown, Community Health Administrator
Item Title: Ordinance 2026-05: Amending Chapter 20, Article VI. Property Maintenance
Action Requested:
Approve Ordinance 2026-05, Amending Chapter 20, Article VI. Property Maintenance, grant first
reading, waive second reading and approve summary publication.
Information/Background:
The Public Health Division enforces the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), adopted in
Chapter 20, Article VI of City Code. The code is intended to protect, preserve and promote the physical
and mental health of people and allows the Public Health Division to regulate privately and publicly
owned dwellings for the purpose of sanitation and public health. Sec. 20-354 of City Code amends
certain chapters of the IPMC to provide additional clarity, and to tailor the code to Edina's built
environment. This ordinance is an additional amendment to clarify the definition of mechanical
equipment, which is not defined in the IPMC. By adding this definition, the Public Health Division can
ensure that equipment used for heating, cooling and ventilation remains in working order.
Resources/Financial Impacts:
This ordinance has no financial impact on the City and does not affect Public Health Division
operations, who will continue to enforce the code as part of their ongoing duties.
Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars:
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Values Impact:
Health
The Property Maintenance code is intended to protect, preserve and
promote physical and mental health. Ensuring mechanical equipment
and other appliances are in working order is important to indoor air
quality, comfort and safety.
Supporting Documentation:
Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL)
and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data
request (URL).
None
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Ordinance 2026-05: Amending Chapter 20, Article VI.
Property Maintenance
The City of Edina Ordains:
Section 1. Chapter 20, Article VI, Sec. 20-354 is amended with the following original and added text:
The following sections of the International Property Maintenance Code are amended to read as
follows:
[...]
Section 603.1 Mechanical Equipment and Appliances. Mechanical equipment, appliances,
fireplaces, solid fuel-burning appliances, cooking appliances and water heating appliances shall be
property installed and maintained in a safe working condition, and shall be capable or performing
the intended function. “Mechanical equipment” includes all equipment used for space heating,
cooling, and ventilation.
Section 2. The effective date of Section 1 of this Ordinance shall be April 1, 2026.
Passed by the City Council of Edina on March 3, 2026.
First Reading: March 3, 2026
Second Reading: Waived
Summary for Publication:
City of Edina adopts the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) by reference in Chapter 20.
Sec. 20-354 of City Code amends certain chapters of the IPMC. This ordinance is an additional
amendment to clarify the definition of mechanical equipment, which is not defined in the IPMC.
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Purchase Request
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.5 Department: Parks & Recreation
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director
Item Title: Purchase Request: Valuation Services for Braemar Arena Sponsorships
Action Requested:
Approve Purchase Request for Professional Valuation Services for Braemer Arena with the Superlative
Group in the amount of $25,000.
Requisition Number: 12600065
Vendor: Superlative Group
Equipment Status: New professional service
Funding Source: Operational Budget
Cost: $25,000
Information/Background:
At the January 20, 2026, regular City Council meeting, staff provided an update on the Braemar Arena
renovation and expansion project. As part of that presentation, staff indicated that an alternate
funding opportunity tool available for use to pursue project enhancements is the pursuit of naming
rights and sponsorship. As mentioned at the time, the first step in that process is conducting a
professional independent valuation of assets.
Staff has researched potential partners and recommend the Superlative Group to conduct this
valuation. This will include both a quantitative and a qualitative analysis, a contract & policy analysis,
and industry benchmarking. At the conclusion of this valuation phase a report would be provided and
at that time a decision would to pursue or not pursue this method of alternate funding. This process is
supported by the Edina Parks and Recreation Commission who is working on alternate funding
mechanisms. This process does not require a long-term commitment to entering into any
sponsorship agreements or a strategic sales campaign.
Resources/Financial Impacts:
This project is to improve and expand Braemar Ice Arena by improving the quality of the ice, adding a
fourth indoor rink and improving the user experience with a focus on being an athlete first facility. This
is being funded by the Local Option Sales Tax referendums that occurred in 2022 and 2023 that
provided $45.2M for the project. This process would independently determine the potential value of
formal sponsorship opportunity would bring in revenue.
Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars:
The Braemar Park Master Plan was adopted by the Edina City Council in 2018 and amended in 2022.
The project was funded by two successful referendum votes in 2022 and 2023 authorizing a total of
$45.2M for the Braemar Arena portion of the project.
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Values Impact:
Engagement
This project directly impacts the Edina High School, Edina Hockey
Association, Braemar City of Lakes Figure Skating Club, Breakaway
Academy, General Sports, Ikola Cup members and Da Beauty League as
well as tournament organizers all of which have provided feedback. The
general community voted in 2022 and 2023 to fund this project.
Health The primary focus for this project is to improve and expand for all users
as an athlete first facility.
Sustainability
This project will provided needed upgrades to the physical capital
infrastructure that will operate more efficiently saving energy, reducing
carbon use and support aspects of the Climate Action Plan.
Supporting Documentation:
Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL)
and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data
request (URL).
None
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Purchase Request
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.6 Department: Parks & Recreation
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director
Item Title: Purchase Request: Commissioning Services for Braemar Ice Arena Renovation and
Expansion Project
Action Requested:
Approve Purchase Request for Professional Services for Braemer Arena with KFI Engineers in the
amount of $190,800 for commissioning services.
Requisition Number: 12600074
Vendor: KFI Engineers
Equipment Status: Professional Services
Funding Source: LOST Capital
Cost: $190,800
Information/Background:
The facilities at Braemar Ice Arena are being remodeled and expanded to meet the needs of the
community as visioned in the Braemar Park Master Plan. These facilities will need special
commissioning to meet the requirements of Edina's Sustainable Building Policy and LEED Certification.
The commissioning agent will work with JLG Architects and Knutson Construction Manager, already
part of the project team. Commissioning services are part of the master services contract with KFI
Engineers.
Resources/Financial Impacts:
This project is funded by the local option sales tax that was implemented by referendum in 2022 and
2023. Commissioning services will create a more efficient and reliable facility that will reduce
operational expenses.
Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars:
This project is part of the Braemar Park Master Plan to implement renovation and expansion of
Braemar Ice Arena. This work is to support and meet the City of Edina Sustainable Building Policy.
Strong Foundation Reliable Service Livable City Better Together
Values Impact:
Stewardship
Designs will reflect standards and needs for long term sustainability and
support. Strategic renovation will allow for budget efficiency and user
impact benefits.
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Sustainability Facilities wil be designed to reflect sustainability goals and pursuit of
LEED Certifiication.
Supporting Documentation:
Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL)
and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data
request (URL).
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Item Report
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.7 Department: Public Works
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Jessica Vanderwerff Wilson, Water Resources
Coordinator, Ross Bintner, Engineering Services Manager
Item Title: Land-Use Agreement for the Mirror Lake Alum Treatment
Action Requested:
Authorize Land-Use Agreement for the Mirror Lake Alum Treatment between City of Edina and Nine
Mile Creek Watershed District.
Information/Background:
Mirror Lake has poor water quality due to excess nutrients such as phosphorus, which fuels algae
growth and decreases water clarity. A 2023 study of the water quality and ecological health of the lake
completed by the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District found that phosphorus in the lake comes both
from watershed loading (stormwater runoff) and releases from lake-bottom sediment. An alum
treatment has been identified as a key implementation tactic to address the issue and is planned for
spring 2026 with costs to be borne by the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. The land-use agreement
grants access to accomplish the alum treatment project.
Resources/Financial Impacts:
The cost of the alum treatment will be borne by Nine Mile Creek Watershed District.
Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars:
The land use agreement and alum treatment project are consistent with the Water Resources
Management Plan and Clean Water Strategy.
Reliable Service
Values Impact:
Stewardship This project is key to the restoration of Mirror Lake.
Supporting Documentation:
Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL)
and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data
request (URL).
1. Land-Use Agreement for Mirror Lake Alum Treatment (Board Portal)
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Land-Use Agreement Between
City of Edina and
Nine Mile Creek Watershed District for the
MIRROR LAKE ALUM TREATMENT
This agreement is made by and between the City of Edina (Edina), a Minnesota
municipal corporation, and Nine Mile Creek Watershed District (NMCWD), a watershed
district with purposes and powers set forth in Minnesota Statutes chapters 103B and 103D,
to achieve shared goals for improving water quality in Mirror Lake through application of
aluminum compounds to reduce suspended phosphorus in the lake.
RECITALS
Whereas NMCWD has authority under chapters 103B and 103D to design and
implement projects to improve water quality, protect water resources and mitigate risk of
and damage from flooding within the Nine Mile Creek watershed;
Whereas NMCWD has an approved water-resources management plan pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes section 103B.231, and the plan includes implementation of actions
recommended in studies of water quality in Mirror Lake in Edina as a capital improvement
project;
Whereas NMCWD monitoring has found that Mirror Lake is not meeting the state
eutrophication standard, primarily due to excess nutrients such as phosphorus, which fuel
algae growth and decrease water clarity, and a 2023 study of the water quality and
ecological health of the lake completed by the NMCWD engineer found that phosphorus
in the lake comes both from watershed loading (stormwater runoff) and releases from lake-
bottom sediment;
Whereas NMCWD assessed options for improving water quality in Mirror Lake, and
determined that internal loading could be effectively addressed through application of
aluminate compounds to the lake (the Alum Treatment), in conjunction with management
of fisheries in the lake;
Whereas Edina and NMCWD executed a memorandum of understanding on
September 17, 2019, memorializing the parties’ commitment to collaborating on
development and implementation of water-resource protection and improvement projects
in that portion of the city within the Nine Mile Creek watershed, and Edina staff concur in
NMCWD’s determination that the Alum Treatment is a an efficacious use of public
resources to improve water quality in Mirror Lake;
Whereas the Alum Treatment will be conducted by a contractor to NMCWD and
the costs thereof will be borne by NMCWD;
Whereas Edina owns and operates Fox Meadow Park, a recreational area with
shoreline along Mirror Lake, designated as property identification number 29 117 21 33 0026
in Hennepin County property records (the Park), and NMCWD has determined that access
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to and use of the surface of Mirror Lake is necessary to accomplish the Alum Treatment,
and Edina has agreed to provide such access; and
Whereas Edina and NMCWD are authorized by Minnesota Statutes section 471.59
to enter into this cooperative agreement for the Alum Treatment.
Now, therefore, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, which are incorporated into
and made a part of this agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, Edina and
NMCWD enter into this agreement to grant the land-use rights necessary for the Alum
Treatment.
1. Land-use agreement
A. Grant of land-use rights. Edina hereby grants to NMCWD, its contractors, agents
and assigns, the nonexclusive right to access and use the Park, the adjacent right-
of-way and the surface of Mirror Lake for the term of this agreement and otherwise
as necessary for implementation of the Alum Treatment. NMCWD, on reasonable
notice to and with the assistance of Edina, may temporarily restrict or preclude
public access to portions of the Park or adjacent right-of-way as necessary to ensure
safety while implementation of the Alum Treatment is under way. Notwithstanding
that the grant of land-use rights herein is nonexclusive, Edina agrees that it will
forbear from any activity that materially interferes with NMCWD’s ability to exercise
its rights or meet its obligations under this agreement. Subject to its interest in
preserving public safety, Edina will facilitate NMCWD’s reasonable exercise of its
rights under this agreement with regard to access to and use of the Park and the
adjacent right-of-way, including but not limited to the right to place signage within
the Park and adjacent right-of-way to facilitate effective and safe implementation of
the Alum Treatment. Edina will not take any action within or adjacent to the Park
or adjacent right-of-way that could reasonably be expected to diminish the
effectiveness or function of the Alum Treatment for the purposes intended.
B. Edina, as owner of the Park and adjacent right-of-way, will cooperate with NMCWD,
its engineer and its contractor, to obtain permits and approvals needed for the Alum
Treatment. Edina, in its regulatory capacity, will facilitate the proper and efficient
processing of any permits and approvals needed for the Alum Treatment.
C. NMCWD’s further rights and responsibilities. As between the parties and with the
support of Edina as stated in paragraph 1.A herein, NMCWD will obtain all necessary
permits, licenses and approvals, and will ensure that the Alum Treatment is
completed in accordance with applicable law and regulatory standards and criteria.
NMCWD makes no warranty to Edina regarding the NMCWD engineer’s or another
third party’s performance in design, implementation or implementation
management for the Alum Treatment.
2. General Terms
A. Independent Relationship; Liability. This agreement does not create a joint powers
board or organization within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes section 471.59.
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Each party agrees that it will be responsible only for its own acts and the results
thereof to the extent authorized by the law and will not be responsible for the acts
or omissions of the other party and the results thereof. This agreement creates no
right in and waives no immunity, defense or liability limitation with respect to any
third party. As between the parties, only contract remedies are available for a breach
of this agreement.
B. Complete agreement. This agreement, as it may be amended in writing, constitutes
the entire agreement between the parties for the Alum Treatment. Any amendment
to this agreement must be in writing and will not be effective until it has been
executed and approved by the same parties who executed and approved the original
agreement or their successors in office.
C. Notice; coordination. The parties designate the following authorized representatives
to serve as the liaison to the other party for purposes of coordination of all work
involved in or related to the Alum Treatment as provided in this agreement. Any
written communication required under this agreement will be addressed to the
other party as follows, except that either party may change its address for notice by
so notifying the other party in writing:
To Edina: Director
Engineering
City of Edina
7450 Metro Blvd.
Edina MN 55439
952-826-0371
Director
Parks and Recreation
City of Edina
4801 West 50th St.
Edina MN 55424
952-826-0367
To NMCWD: Administrator
Nine Mile Creek Watershed District
12800 Gerard Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
esniegowski@ninemilecreek.org
952-835-2078
D. Waiver. Waiver by Edina or NMCWD of any breach or failure to comply with any
provision of this agreement by the other party will not be construed as nor will it
constitute a continuing waiver of such provision or a waiver of any other breach of
or failure to comply with any other provision of this agreement.
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E. Term and termination. This agreement will remain effective when fully executed and
will remain in force for six months from the date of complete execution, unless
terminated by mutual agreement of the parties or otherwise in accordance with the
terms of this agreement. Any right, responsibility or obligation that has come into
being before expiration will survive expiration.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement, intending to be legally
bound.
Nine Mile Creek Watershed District
a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota
___________________________ Date: ______________________
By Larry Olson
Its President
Approved as to form and execution
_____________________________
NMCWD counsel
City of Edina
a Minnesota municipal corporation
___________________________ Date: ___________________________
By James Hovland
Its Mayor
___________________________ Date: ___________________________
By Scott Neal
Its City Manager
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Purchase Request
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.8 Department: Public Works
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Title: Purchase Request: 494 Corridor Commission Member Dues
Action Requested:
Approve Purchase Request for I-494 Corridor Commission annual membership dues for 2026 for
$32,871.00.
Requisition Number: 12600076
Vendor: I-494 Corridor Commission
Equipment Status: N/A
Funding Source: General Fund
Cost: $32,871
Information/Background:
The I-494 Corridor Commission works with businesses, residents, and agencies to reduce congestion
along the I-494 corridor. The cities of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka and Richfield are
part of the Commission. The Commission partners with the Minnesota Department of Transportation,
Metropolitan Council, Metro Transit and SouthWest Transit to work on issues related to I-494.
Resources/Financial Impacts:
The Commission approved a 2026 budget of $816,226. A portion of this budget is funded by annual
dues from each member city per our Joint Powers Agreement. The 2026 annual dues for the City of
Edina are $32,871.00, or $0.60 per resident. Annual dues are funded through the City's General Fund.
Board meetings are held approximately twice every quarter; the City of Edina is represented by one
City Council Member and one staff member.
The City of Eden Prairie has announced its intention to withdraw from the Commission at the end of
2026. It is uncertain at this time what impact their departure will have on Edina's future financial
responsibility to the Commission. Staff will assess Edina's future with the Commission as part of 2027
budget discussions. The terms of our joint powers agreement allow any agency to withdraw from the
Commission effective January 1 of any year by giving written notice to the Commission Chair and
every other Party prior to October 1 of the preceding year. The notice must include a Council resolution
stating its decision to withdraw from the Commission.
Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars:
The work of the Commission supports goals within the City's Comprehensive Plan, Living Streets Plan
and Climate Action Plan.
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Values Impact:
Engagement
Commuter Services, the Commission's outreach program, works with
over 1,000 employers and multi-tenant properties with a wealth of
resources and services aimed at converting drive-alone commuters
into a sustainable commute mode.
Sustainability
Commuter Services outreach results in an estimated 56,000,000 fewer
vehicle miles traveled per year along the I-494 corridor as drive-alone
commuters convert to more sustainable modes.
Supporting Documentation:
Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL)
and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data
request (URL).
None
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Purchase Request
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.9 Department: Public Works
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Derik Otten, Facility Manager
Item Title: Purchase Request: Professional Services For Old Fire Station #2 Building Demolition
Specifications
Action Requested:
Approve Purchase Request for Professional Services For Old Fire Station #2 Building Demolition
Specifications with BKV Architects for $22,500
Requisition Number: 12600053
Vendor: BKV Architects Inc.
Equipment Status: NA
Funding Source: CIP
Cost: $22,500.00
Information/Background:
With the opening of new Fire Station #2, the old Fire Station #2 building is being decommissioned. This
contract will create demolition specifications to prepare the site for a future water treatment plant.
Resources/Financial Impacts:
CIP Budget
Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars:
The existing building is no longer in use and the site is being planned for future use.
Strong Foundation
Values Impact:
Stewardship Our new Fire Station provides enhanced services and coverage in the
area.
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1. Agreement between City of Edina and BKV Group for Professional Services (Board Portal)
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222 North 2nd Street, Suite 101 | Minneapolis, MN 55401 | 612.339.3752 | www.bkvgroup.com
ARCHITECTURE
INTERIOR DESIGN
URBAN DESIGN
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
ENGINEERING
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
BRANDED ENVIRONMENTS
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
TO: Derik Otten, Facility Manager
City of Edina
7450 Metro Boulevard
Edina, MN 55439
FROM: Michael Healy, Project Manager
RE: Edina Fire Station #2 Demolition
BKV Proposal for Professional Services
Dear Mr. Otten,
On behalf of the BKV Group team, we appreciate and value another opportunity to work with the City of Edina.
Below you will find BKV’s proposal to prepare bidding documents and provide construction administration services
for the demolition of the old Fire Station #2 building located at 7335 York Avenue South.
SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of this Project will include preparing Contract Documents for the demolition of the existing structure
and limited site restoration to include grading and seed only. We understand that the city is interested in
deconstruction for a portion of the building and will work with the city to identify the items of interest. Based on our
understanding from prior conversations the tasks we are proposing are as follows:
· Confirm Project Scope & Schedule
· Prepare Project Specifications & Contract Drawings
· Coordinate with the City to solicit bids from General Contractors
· Pre-bid Conference
· Coordinate with the City to award Project to qualified bidder
· Construction Administration & Closeout
COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE
We propose the following lump sum fee for professional services. The fees are based on the project scope as
defined above and enumerated as follows:
Prepare Contract Documents $10,650
Scope Review, Bidding, Pre-bid, Etc. $5,850
Construction Administration $6,000
Total Compensation $22,500
We anticipate incurring nominal expenses for printing, postage, mileage, etc. These are invoiced based on actual
expenses incurred with no added markups. Services will be invoiced monthly as a percentage of work completed.
Invoices are typically dated not later than the 25th of each month.
DATE: January 5, 2026
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222 N 2nd Street, Suite 101 | Minneapolis, MN 55401 | 612.339.3752 | www.bkvgroup.com
MR. DERIK OTTEN
EDINA FIRE STATION 2 DEMOLITION
BKV GROUP PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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Upon acceptance of this proposal BKV Group will work with the City to draft a formal agreement based on either
the AIA B101 or B105 format agreement. We anticipate approximately 30 days to prepare and coordinate the
Contract Documents for Bidding. Our team is available and ready to start working immediately upon receipt of the
accepted formal agreement.
Thank you again for the opportunity to provide services to the City of Edina. Please feel free to contact me at your
convenience should you have any questions about this proposal.
Sincerely,
BKV Group
Michael Healy, AIA
Project Manager, Partner
612.373.9514
mhealy@bkvgroup.com
ATTACHMENTS: None
COPIES TO: Paul Michell, Government Managing Partner
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Purchase Request
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.10 Department: Public Works
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Noah Silver, Electrical Supervisor
Item Title: Purchase Request: Streetlights for York Ave and Parklawn Ave
Action Requested:
Approve Purchase Request for Streetlights for York Ave. and Parklawn Ave. from Xcel Energy for
$204,927.18.
Requisition Number: 12600063
Vendor: Xcel Energy
Equipment Status: Replacement
Funding Source: Street Lighting Regular Contracted Services
Cost: $204,927.18
Information/Background:
The existing streetlights on York Ave. from Edinborough Way to north of Parklawn Ave. and on Parklawn
Ave. from France Ave. to 76th Street are past their service life. The thirty-five (35) new Xcel Energy
streetlights will be installed and maintained by Xcel Energy.
Resources/Financial Impacts:
This replacement is within the streetlight operations budget and part of the City's street lighting
replacement plan. Xcel Energy will operate and maintain the new streetlights.
Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars:
This aligns with the Comprehensive Plan and the City's street lighting replacement plan.
Strong Foundation Reliable Service Livable City Better Together
Values Impact:
Stewardship Capital assets and infrastructure systems are managed to minimize risk
and sustain service levels to be safe and reliable.
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None
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Purchase Request
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.11 Department: Public Works
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Chad Millner, Director of Public Works and City
Engineer
Item Title: Purchase Request: Bulk Fuel
Action Requested:
Approve purchase request for bulk fuel from the state contract with Mansfield Oil Company for up to
$490,000.
Requisition Number: 12600064
Vendor: Mansfield Oil Company
Equipment Status: NA
Funding Source: Public Works Operating Budget
Cost: $490,000
Information/Background:
Fuel is required to operate the equipment that provides EMS, snowplowing, and other services and
maintenance operations. This allows us to provide sound infrastructure and the services our residents
expect.
Resources/Financial Impacts:
This purchase is funded from the Public Works Operating Budget and is part of a state contract.
Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars:
This purchase aligns with the Comprehensive Plan in that it allows us to continue to provide strong
infrastructure and the services our residents expect.
Strong Foundation Livable City
Values Impact:
Stewardship The State Contract locks in a price for a specific volume of fuel thus
protecting the City from large price changes.
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None
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Purchase Request
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.12 Department: Public Works
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Chad Millner, Director of Public Works and City
Engineer
Item Title: Purchase Request: Contract Amendment #1: Professional Services for Final Design of
Interlachen Boulevard 2027 Street Reconstruction
Action Requested:
Approve Purchase Request for Contract Amendment #1: Professional Services for Final Design of
Interlachen Boulevard 2027 Street Reconstruction
Requisition Number: 12500154
Vendor: Short Elliot Hendrickson
Equipment Status: NA
Funding Source: Special Assessments, Street Levy, Utility Funds, State Aid, PACS
Cost: $348,540
Information/Background:
This contract includes final design, permitting and bidding support for the 2027 Interlachen Boulevard
Street Reconstruction Project from Blake Road to Mirror Lakes Road. It continues the 30% design work
completed in 2025.
Resources/Financial Impacts:
Special Assessments, Street Levy, Utility Funds, State Aid, PACS. Professional services contract. The
project is funded by a combination of Special Assessments, Street Levy, Utility Funds, State Aid, and
PACS. The original contract amount for 30% design was $123,594. This amendment increases the
contract by $348,540 for a new contract amount of $472,134.
Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars:
This project aligns with the Comprehensive Plan, Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan and Climate Action
Plan.
Strong Foundation Reliable Service Livable City Better Together
Values Impact:
Stewardship Replacing aging infrastructure at the appropriate time is sound asset
management practice.
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1. Supplemental Letter Agreement for Interlachen Blvd Reconstruction (Board Portal)
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Engineers | Architects | Planners | Scientists
Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., 10650 Red Circle Drive, Suite 500, Minnetonka, MN 55343-9229
952.912.2600 | 800.734.6757 | 888.908.8166 fax | sehinc.com
SEH is 100% employee-owned | Affirmative Action–Equal Opportunity Employer
SUPPLEMENTAL LETTER AGREEMENT
February 25, 2026 RE: City of Edina, Minnesota
Interlachen Blvd 2027 MSA
Improvements – Amendment 1
SEH No. EDINA 186203 10.00
Mr. Chad Millner
Director of Engineering
City of Edina
Engineering and Public Works Facility
7450 Metro Blvd
Edina, MN 55439
Dear Chad:
Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH®) appreciates the opportunity to submit the attached proposal for final engineering services relative to the referenced project.
Project Understanding/Scope of Services
Our scope of work includes the final design of improvements on Interlachen Blvd from approximately 400 feet east of Blake Road to Mirror Lakes Drive as well as the development of bidding documents. The
design will follow our previously developed 30% design and feasibility report, completed in January 2026. Our final design services will include: • Final roadway reconstruction design • Preparation of easement exhibits and descriptions
• Replacement and addition of water main along Interlachen Blvd • Sanitary sewer rehabilitation, consisting of spot repairs and cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining • Storm sewer improvements, including Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP)
o Two BMPs will be required for additional impervious on Interlachen Blvd as well as additional runoff associated with the Interlachen Country Club entrance improvements
project
o BMPs will be permitted with Nine Mile Creek Watershed District only
o Includes coordination of BMP design adjustments with Interlachen Country Club • Pavement design and evaluation of subgrade and trench backfill • Design of up to three (3) prefabricated modular block retaining walls
Our scope also includes three private utility coordination meetings, two coordination meetings with Interlachen Country Club to review proposed entrance improvements and construction access/phasing,
supplemental topographic survey, wetland permitting, and bidding assistance. Deliverables will consist of:
• Exhibits for public engagement to be included on Better Together Edina website • Final Stormwater Management memorandum • Draft and final geotechnical memoranda • 60%, 90%, and 100% plans and cost estimates • 90% and 100% project manuals
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Mr. Chad Millner
February 25, 2026
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• 90% and 100% submittals to MnDOT State Aid • Preliminary assessment rolls at 60% and 100%
• Development of bidding documents and addenda (if needed) Assumptions: • Existing overhead private utilities will not be relocated underground. • No open house meetings will be held. SEH will prepare exhibits and updates for Better Together
Edina website. • Includes attendance by one SEH team member at one City Council meeting. Does not include preparation of presentation. • Easement discussions with property owners will be completed by City staff. SEH will provide exhibits and staking of easements for these discussions. SEH attendance is not included. • No more than eight (8) easement exhibits/descriptions will be required. • Easement title work will be completed by the City Attorney. • The City will contract with a geotechnical investigation consultant directly. SEH will coordinate
drilling scope and laboratory testing with the selected consultant. • Interlachen Country Club entrance improvements will be permitted through NMCWD with this project. Assumes improvements will be able to be treated with BMPs identified during 30% design • Changes to the Interlachen Country Club entrance will not increase the overall impervious area draining to the BMP
o Any increases to impervious at the new Interlachen Country Club entrance may require additional treatment located on the Country Club property to meet NMCWD permit
requirements • Assumes two (2) rounds of permitting comments from NMCWD • Permanent and temporary lighting designs are not included. • All meetings will be held virtually, with the exception of meetings with Interlachen Country Club • Construction will be completed in three phases with through traffic detoured to Vernon Ave and Blake Rd. • Staking and observation of private utility relocations are not included. • Construction administration and observation services are not included.
Schedule
Anticipated Project Schedule Item No. Item Description Item Key Milestone Date
1 Receive Amendment approval March 3, 2026
2 Complete 60% plans June 2026
3 Complete 90% plans/first submittal to State Aid November 2026
4 Complete 100% plans/final submittal to State
Aid
January 2027
4 Bid opening February 2027
Fees, Billing & Estimated Project Costs
This estimated total fee for final design services is detailed in the table below and includes and includes our reimbursable expenses. We will bill the City monthly for reimbursable expenses and on an hourly
basis for labor. If approved, our contract will increase from $123,594 to $472,134. We will provide these services in accordance with our Agreement for Professional Engineering Services dated June 4, 2013, herein called the Agreement.
Fee Schedule Task No. Task Description Estimated Fee
1 Project Management $60,522
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Mr. Chad Millner
February 25, 2026
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2 Data Collection and Topographic Survey $18,164
3 Wetland Delineation $5,605
4 Civil Final Design $183,028
5 Water Resources Final Design $41,476
6 Bidding Documents $12,540 7 Geotechnical Design $27,205
Total Fee $348,540
This Supplemental Letter Agreement and the Agreement represent the entire understanding between the
City of Edina and SEH in respect to the project and may only be modified in writing if signed by both
parties. If you find this agreement satisfactory, please sign and return to me.
We appreciate your continued consideration of SEH and look forward to working with you and your staff
on this project. Please contact me at 952.912.2629 or wbauer@sehinc.com with questions regarding this
proposal.
Sincerely,
SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON INC.
William Bauer, PE Toby Muse, PE
(Lic. IA, MN, SD) (Lic. MN)
Project Manager Client Service Manager
Accepted on this ___day of________________, 2026
City of Edina, Minnesota
By: _________________________________
Name
_________________________________
Title
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Item Report
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.13 Department: Public Works
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Title: Traffic Safety Reports of December 9, 2025 and Janaury 27, 2026
Action Requested:
Approve the staff recommendations in the Traffic Safety Reports of December 9, 2025 and January 27,
2026.
Information/Background:
The Traffic Safety Committee recommends action on three items, no action on one item and further
study on two items. The Transportation Commission reviewed the reports at their February 19 regular
meeting and recommended action on one item. See attached reports.
Resources/Financial Impacts:
Traffic control signage and pavement markings within the public right-of-way are owned and
maintained by the Public Works Department. Changes or additions to signage or markings will be
funded through the Streets Division operating budget or the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS)
Fund.
Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars:
The recommendations in these reports support the goal in the Transportation Chapter of the
Comprehensive Plan to "manage, maintain and operate roadways to maximize, wherever possible, the
safety and mobility of all users and all modes."
Reliable Service Livable City
Values Impact:
Engagement Members of the public are given opportunities to provide additional
information to the Transportation Commission and City Council.
Equity
The Traffic Safety Committee's recommendations are guided by the
Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MnMUTCD) and
the City's local traffic policies. Staff strives to apply this guidance
equitably to all areas of the City.
Health The Traffic Safety Committee recommendations promote the physical
wellbeing of all people who live, work or visit Edina.
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1. Traffic Safety Report of December 9, 2025
2. Traffic Safety Report of January 27, 2026
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Staff Report
Date: March 3, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Nick Bauler
Subject: Traffic Safety Report of December 9, 2025
Action Requested: Approve the staff recommendations.
Information/Background:
The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on December 9. The Traffic Safety
Coordinator, Public Works Coordinator, Engineering Director, Assistant City Planner and Traffic Safety Specialists were
in attendance for this meeting.
On each of the items, persons involved have been contacted and the staff recommendation has been discussed with
them. They were informed that if they disagree with the recommendation or have additional facts to present, they can
submit correspondence to the Transportation Commission and/or to City Council prior to the March 3 meeting.
Section A: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends action
A1. Request for center lane markings behind Grandview Walgreens
Description Vernon Ave & Hwy 100 bridge construction has led to increased
two-way traffic behind Walgreens (5035 Vernon Ave)
Crashes None
Unique
Circumstances
Narrow sections when vehicles are parked to the east measure
around 25’.
Parking lot property behind Walgreens is owned by the City.
Vernon Ave bridge over railroad anticipated re-opening in
summer 2026.
Staff recommends adding center line markings.
Tracy Ave at Benton Ave and Countryside Rd
Grandview behind Walgreens
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Memo
B1. Request for WB turn lane for 6763 Valley View Rd
Description Resident is afraid they’ll be rear ended, when cued on
Valley View, trying to turn left into driveway
Crashes Four in past ten years, none related to this particular
concern
Lane Layout One westbound, one eastbound and one eastbound
left turn into Edina High School driveway.
Previous Work Valley View Rd overlaid in 2017
Unique
Circumstances
Driveway access is 80’ west of EHS west driveway.
Staff recommends no action.
Section D: Other traffic safety items handled
D1. A commuter requested a street design change along the Bloomington portion of W 78th St, east of East Bush Lake
Rd. Bloomington was sent the information of the requestor.
D2. Residents on W 44th St near Kojetin Park requested a permanent speed display sign to improve driver awareness of
speeds. The location will be reviewed once a policy is approved.
D3. A resident on France Ave near W 62nd St requested to relocate a signpost near their driveway fearing it may get hit
when icy conditions arise. Hennepin County relocated the signpost.
D4. Requests to slow drivers on W 70th St between Metro Blvd and Antrim Rd. Staff reviewed speed limit signage, stop
sign controls and are recommending using the portable speed display sign on a temporary basis to raise speed
awareness. The EPD was also requested for speed enforcement.
D5. All-way stop controls requested at Willow Wood Rd and Larada Ln. This is a two-way stop where Willow Wood is
the lower volume being controlled. No all-way warrants are met.
D6. Two complaints stating the merge sign for eastbound vehicles on W 50th St east of Wooddale is confusing for
drivers. The sign indicates the outside (southernmost) lane ends and must merge left. No changes recommended.
D7. A complaint of visibility at the alley entrance from York Ave and W 56th St. The Requestor was given information
on how to communicate their concerns with their neighbor for improvements with no enforceable City Code for
improvements.
D8. Three traffic signal complaints, at France & W 69th, France & W 70th and at W 66th & Southdale Center. Hennepin
County was notified of all concerns.
6763 Valley View Rd
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Memo
D9. A request for crosswalk lighting at the roundabout on Hazelton Rd to increase pedestrian safety. A streetlight is
located 30’ east of the southern crossing which has a refuge island for improved crossing safety. No added treatments
are recommended.
D10. A request to change driveway access and lane layout on W 78th St east of East Bush Lake Rd. The area of concern
is within Bloomington City limits. Bloomington staff was notified of the request.
Section E: Items recommended for police enforcement
E1. A resident requested temporary warning flags for stop signs at Maddox Ln and Hansen Rd to increase awareness of
the stop controls. Such flags are only used for a change in traffic control at an intersection. The EPD is requested for
increased enforcement.
E2. A principal at Highlands Elementary requested parking restriction signs along Doncaster Way at the school’s
entrance. Upon review, parking is restricted in the areas due to proximity of driveways and a crosswalk. EPD was
requested for enforcement during pickup and drop-off times.
E3. A resident along Lincoln Dr was concerned with young drivers and loud vehicles in the area causing disturbances.
The EPD was notified of the issue.
E4. A resident had complaints of drivers not stopping for pedestrians crossing W 69th St between the Galleria and
Southdale Mall. The EPD was notified of driver behavior and the portable speed display sign will be placed to raise driver
awareness of speeds.
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Staff Report
Date: March 3, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Nick Bauler
Subject: Traffic Safety report of January 27, 2026
Action Requested: Approve the staff recommendations.
Information/Background:
The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on January 27. The Traffic Safety
Coordinator, Public Works Coordinator, Engineering Director, Assistant City Planner and Traffic Safety Specialists were
in attendance for this meeting.
On each of the items, persons involved have been contacted and the staff recommendation has been discussed with
them. They were informed that if they disagree with the recommendation or have additional facts to present, they can
submit correspondence to the Transportation Commission and/or to City Council prior to the March 3 meeting.
Section A: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends action
A1. Request for parking restrictions on Concord Terrace
Description Resident concerned with double-sided parking during school
pickup leading to bus access issues while kids are walking in the
middle of the street. School lets out at 4:05 PM.
Crashes None in past 10 years.
Previous Work Reconstructed in 2016.
Unique
Circumstances
Concord Ter is closest access to Southview Middle School
with no parking restrictions.
Bus access Concord Ter from W 58th onto Saint Johns Ave.
Nearby Sherwood Ave, Dalrymple Rd and Saint Andrews Ave are 30’
wide and have double-sided school day parking restrictions.
Reconstructed in 2011.
Bike/Ped
Facilities
Crosswalk over Concord Ave. No sidewalks on Concord Ter.
Street Width 27’ face to face of curb.
The Transportation Commission recommends parking restrictions on the entire north side of Concord
Terrace and the east side of St. Johns Ave between Concord Ave and W 58th St.
Staff recommends parking restrictions on the north side of Concord Ter extending 300’ east 9 AM to
4:30 PM school days.
Concord Terrace, east of Southview Middle School
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Memo
A2. Review crosswalk over Tracy Ave at Countryside Rd
Description Review came from meeting with staff and parents at
Countryside Elem. Complaints include signs not visible
and RRFBs are requested.
ADT 4,483 (2025)
Crashes None in past ten years.
Bike & Ped
Crosses
18 total crosses during school day (November 2025).
Lane Layout Two travel lanes with bike lanes
Previous Work Tracy reconstructed in 2016 with new crosswalk installed.
Unique
Circumstances
All-way stop with crosswalks 450’ north. Uses crossing
guards during drop-off and pick-up times.
Staff recommends double-sided crosswalk signage to increase visibility.
Section C: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends action
C1. Review feedback from Sunnyside Rd residents regarding street parking.
Description Brought to staff’s attention Sunnyside Rd west of Browndale Ave is measured 17’ wide while
allowing one-sided parking.
Policy 2015 Living Streets Policy recommends 2-sided restrictions with street widths lower than 24’.
Previous Work Street reconstructed in 2008.
Crashes No reported crashes in past 10 years.
Miscellaneous When street parking is utilized, EMS access is restricted due to curb and boulevard trees
Previous Review Staff informed residents from on Sunnyside and Mackey Ave of access concerns and requested
feedback regarding street parking.
Feedback Letter sent to 35 homes in December.
12 Homes responded.
Eleven respondents in favor of keeping one-sided parking.
Two respondents understand EMS concerns and are accepting two-sided restrictions.
Further discussion is needed with Fire
Department and emergency response
personnel prior to a recommendation.
Crosswalk over Tracy Ave at Countryside Rd
Sunnyside Rd and Mackey Ave between Browndale Ave and W 44th St
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Memo
C2. Discuss Benton Ave at Tracy Ave
A conceptual safety improvement is being prepared for this intersection as part of the City’s Safe and
Equitable Mobility Action Plan (SEMAP). Staff will have further discussions about potential
implementation after the plan is adopted.
Section D: Other traffic safety items handled
D1. Separate requests for more road salt on Xerxes Ave, Creek Valley Rd and W 50th St due to icy conditions. The
appropriate plow operators were notified of the request.
D2. A report on utility tubes extending out of the ground towards the street on Arbour Ave. The utility contractor was
notified and fixed the issue.
D3. A driver has safety concerns turning left onto northbound Tracy Ave at HWY 62 westbound exit. City staff is
working with MnDOT regarding intersection safety and functionality for a future reconstruction.
D4. A stop sign was reported down at Dewey Hill Rd and Coventry Way. Public Works staff replaced the sign.
Section E: Items recommended for police enforcement
E1. A request for increased stop enforcement at Valley Ln and Creek Dr. EPD was notified.
Description City staff met with School staff and parents at Countryside
Elementary regarding driver behavior at offset intersection.
AADT Tracy ranges from 4,000-6,400 (2024).
Benton 2,500 (2023)
November 2025 turn count: 6,775 vehicles entered
intersection
Northbound – 3,186 (47%)
Southbound – 1,695 (25%)
Westbound – 1,399 (21%)
Eastbound – 495 (7.3%)
Crashes Five since 2017 – three in 2024 including a student on a
bike was hit in the crosswalk.
Unique
Circumstances
Intersection is offset 60’ and causes driver confusion for
right-of-way.
Crossing guards are present during school start and end
times.
Added school driveway access on Tracy across
Countryside Rd.
SEMAP also reviewing intersection.
Tracy Ave at Benton Ave
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Item Report
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.14 Department: Public Works
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Title: Petition Response: Stop Control at Brookview Ave and W 55th St
Action Requested:
Deny request to install stop controls at the intersection of Brookview Ave and W 55th St
Information/Background:
At their December 16, 2025 regular meeting, City Council received a petition to implement two-way
stop controls at the intersection of Brookview Ave and W 55th St. The petition had 40 signatures
representing 31 properties.
The intersection of Brookview Ave and W 55th St is located within the Minnehaha Woods neighborhood,
one block south of Arden Park. Most streets adjacent to the intersection were reconstructed in 2011 to
27’ wide (measured from face of curb to face of curb) with parking permitted on both sides. There are
no sidewalks, bikeways or transit service adjacent to the intersection.
The intersection is currently two-way yield controlled, with W 55th St (east/west) yielding to Brookview
Ave (north/south). Most neighborhood streets are uncontrolled except for those along W 54th St,
Wooddale Ave, and W 56th St.
Traffic and Crash Data
The speed limit on all streets within the neighborhood is 25 mph. Traffic volumes on Brookview Ave
and W 55th St range from 172 to 225 vehicles per day. Observed 85th-percentile speeds on these
streets range from 21.8 and 25.8 mph. Three crashes have been reported at this intersection in the
past 10 years, most recently in December 2025. None of these crashes resulted in injury or fatality and
none involved a pedestrian or cyclist. Over that same period, only one crash was reported among the
10 uncontrolled intersections in the neighborhood.
The Traffic Safety Committee has reviewed similar requests at this intersection in 2002, 2010, 2018 and
2023. In 2010, the Committee recommended adding yield signs to help establish the right-of-way due
to partial obstructions by trees near the northeast and southwest corners of the intersection. Each
request was reviewed by the Traffic Safety Committee and the Transportation Commission. Staff
recommendations were approved by City Council as part of monthly Traffic Safety Reports.
MnMUTCD Guidance
The City follows the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MnMUTCD) to regulate the
installation of traffic control devices on local streets. The MnMUTCD notes that “in many low volume
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situations with no unusual history of intersection crashes, no control at the intersections is a cost-
effective strategy. Research suggests that at most locations, increasing the level of intersection
control will not improve safety.” The MnMUTCD includes guidance on the installation of various types of
traffic control devices. The relevant guidance for this request is in Section 2B.6 (Stop Sign
Applications), 2B.7 (Multi-way Stop Application) and 2B.9 (Yield Sign Applications).
Staff recommends no change in traffic control at this intersection. Stop controls are not warranted
based on traffic volumes, observed speeds or crash history. Staff believes the existing yield control is
sufficient to address the restricted sight lines due to the trees.
Resources/Financial Impacts:
No fiscal or capacity impact.
Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars:
Staff's recommendation supports the goal in the Transportation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan
to "manage, maintain and operate roadways to maximize wherever possible the safety and mobility
of all users and all modes."
Strong Foundation Reliable Service
Values Impact:
Equity Staff's recommendation is guided by the Minnesota Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices and the City's local traffic policies.
Stewardship Staff's recommendation seeks to balance the service, cost and risk for
the life of the investment.
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1. Petition Received December 19, 2025 (Board Portal)
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The City Council
City of Edina
Petition
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Petition Instructions
This petition form is to be used to ask the Edina City Council to consider the following types of improvements:
SIDEWALK
ALLEY PAVING
WATER MAIN
STORM SEWER
PERMANENT STREET SURFACING WITH CURB AND GUTTER
CURB AND GUTTER ONLY
(WITHOUT PERMANENT STREET SURFACING)
SANITARY SEWER
STREET LIGHTING
or another improvement you describe (called OTHER on this form).
You may use another petition form if you wish but the city council may reject such petitions unless they contain
the following information:
1. Type of improvement(s) requested, e.g., SIDEWALK, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, ETC.
2. Precise locations(s) of the requested improvements.
3. A statement that all who sign the petition understand that the city council may assess the costs of
these improvements against the properties benefiting from the improvements in amounts
determined by the Council.
4. Printed name of property owner, owner's signature and phone number, and property address.
5. Signature of person circulating the petition.
If you have questions, please call the City Clerk at 952-927-8861 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
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CITY CLERK
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Item Report
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.15 Department: Public Works
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Title: Petition Response: Interlachen Blvd and Vandervork Ave Crosswalk
Action Requested:
Consider potential crossing improvements as part of proposed 2027 reconstruction of Interlachen Blvd
Information/Background:
At their December 2, 2025 regular meeting, City Council received a petition to install pedestrian-
activated flashers at the intersection of Interlachen Blvd and Vandervork Rd. The petition had 19
signatures representing 14 properties in the Grandview neighborhood (four signatures did not provide
a full street address). The petition included a note that “288 neighbors have signed a petition online.”
25 signatures from change.org were also submitted, representing 17 properties in the Grandview and
Todd Park neighborhoods (one signature represented a property in the Hilldale neighborhood and one
represented a property in the Bredesen Park neighborhood).
The intersection of Interlachen Blvd and Vandervork Ave is located between the Grandview and Todd
Park neighborhoods, approximately two blocks west of the Grandview commercial district. Interlachen
Blvd is approximately 34’ wide (measured from face of curb to face of curb) with parking restricted on
both sides. Vandervork Ave is approximately 26’ wide with parking permitted on both sides.
The intersection currently has a marked crosswalk with double-sided roadside signs. There are 5’
sidewalks on the south side of Interlachen Blvd and the east side of Vandervork Ave. On-street bike
lanes are present on Interlachen Blvd. Metro Transit Local Route 46 operates on Vernon Ave less than ¼
mile from the intersection. Dynamic display speed signs are present for eastbound and westbound
Interlachen Blvd approximately two blocks west of Vandervork Ave.
The speed limits on Interlachen Blvd and Vandervork Ave is 30 and 25 mph, respectively. Interlachen
Blvd near the intersection carries 8,200 vehicles per day. The 85th-percentile speed on Interlachen Blvd
was last measured in 2016 at 33.4 mph. No crashes have been reported at this intersection in the past
10 years.
The City’s Pedestrian Crossing Policy guides the Traffic Safety Committee’s recommendations to
ensure consistent application of crosswalk treatments throughout the city. This policy provides
recommendations for crossing treatments based on roadway configuration, traffic volumes and
posted speed limit. The current level of treatment (Level A) is consistent with the policy guidance for
Interlachen Blvd (two lanes, ADT less than 9,000 vpd, posted speed limit of 30 mph). Pedestrian-
activated flashers are a Level D treatment and are not recommended for this roadway configuration
regardless of traffic volume or posted speed limit.
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As part of the City’s Proactive Pavement Management Program, Interlachen Blvd between Blake Rd
and Mirror Lakes Dr is proposed to be reconstructed in 2027. Though the limits for this project do not
include the intersection with Vandervork Ave, staff recommends reviewing treatment options for this
crossing for potential implementation in 2027. This would allow for cost-effective implementation of
any proposed improvements.
Resources/Financial Impacts:
Improvements to multi-modal transportation infrastructure, including pedestrian safety, are funded
by the City's Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund. Staff will review potential budget impacts if
improvements are recommended in 2027.
Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars:
Staff's recommendation supports the goal in the Transportation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan
to "manage, maintain and operate roadways to maximize wherever possible the safety and mobility
of all users and all modes."
Strong Foundation Reliable Service
Values Impact:
Stewardship Staff's recommendation seeks to balance the service, cost and risk for
the life of the investment.
Supporting Documentation:
Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL)
and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data
request (URL).
1. Petition Received December 2, 2025 (Board Portal)
2. Change.org Signatures Received December 2, 2025 (Board Portal)
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
HELP US MAKE INTERLACHEN SAFER
There’s already a crosswalk at Interlachen and Vandervork, but
cars don’t slow down. Crossing there feels unsafe for kids and
families. We’re asking the city to add a flashing pedestrian
crosswalk. Sign the petition to show your support and help us
push the city to make this change.
Name Anna Stewart-Franzen
Address 5025 Hankerson Ave
Edina, MN, 55436
Signature
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Friday, October 24, 2025
HELP US MAKE INTERLACHEN SAFER
There’s already a crosswalk at Interlachen and Vandervork, but
cars don’t slow down. Crossing there feels unsafe for kids and
families. We’re asking the city to add a flashing pedestrian
crosswalk. Sign the petition to show your support and help us
push the city to make this change.
Name brenna smithson
Address 6020 view lane
edina, mn, 55436
Signature
Document ID: 252966081735061
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
HELP US MAKE INTERLACHEN SAFER
There’s already a crosswalk at Interlachen and Vandervork, but
cars don’t slow down. Crossing there feels unsafe for kids and
families. We’re asking the city to add a flashing pedestrian
crosswalk. Sign the petition to show your support and help us
push the city to make this change.
Name Bridget Anderson
Address 5109 Bedford AVE
Edina, MN, 55436
Signature
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
HELP US MAKE INTERLACHEN SAFER
There’s already a crosswalk at Interlachen and Vandervork, but
cars don’t slow down. Crossing there feels unsafe for kids and
families. We’re asking the city to add a flashing pedestrian
crosswalk. Sign the petition to show your support and help us
push the city to make this change.
Name Caitlin Erickson
Address 5108 William Ave
Edina, Minnesota, 55436
Signature
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
HELP US MAKE INTERLACHEN SAFER
There’s already a crosswalk at Interlachen and Vandervork, but
cars don’t slow down. Crossing there feels unsafe for kids and
families. We’re asking the city to add a flashing pedestrian
crosswalk. Sign the petition to show your support and help us
push the city to make this change.
Name Christine U
Address 4533 Rutledge Avenue
Edina, MN, 55436
Signature
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
HELP US MAKE INTERLACHEN SAFER
There’s already a crosswalk at Interlachen and Vandervork, but
cars don’t slow down. Crossing there feels unsafe for kids and
families. We’re asking the city to add a flashing pedestrian
crosswalk. Sign the petition to show your support and help us
push the city to make this change.
Name Daniel Smith
Address 5112 William Ave
Edina, MN, 55436
Signature
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
HELP US MAKE INTERLACHEN SAFER
There’s already a crosswalk at Interlachen and Vandervork, but
cars don’t slow down. Crossing there feels unsafe for kids and
families. We’re asking the city to add a flashing pedestrian
crosswalk. Sign the petition to show your support and help us
push the city to make this change.
Name Derik Fettig
Address 5109 Oxford Ave
Edina, MN, 55436
Signature
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Saturday, October 11, 2025
HELP US MAKE INTERLACHEN SAFER
There’s already a crosswalk at Interlachen and Vandervork, but
cars don’t slow down. Crossing there feels unsafe for kids and
families. We’re asking the city to add a flashing pedestrian
crosswalk. Sign the petition to show your support and help us
push the city to make this change.
Name Elizabeth McFarlane
Address 4817 Vandervork Ave
Minneapolis, MN, 55436
Signature
Document ID: 252833936420054
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
HELP US MAKE INTERLACHEN SAFER
There’s already a crosswalk at Interlachen and Vandervork, but
cars don’t slow down. Crossing there feels unsafe for kids and
families. We’re asking the city to add a flashing pedestrian
crosswalk. Sign the petition to show your support and help us
push the city to make this change.
Name Elizabeth Burnett
Address 4821 Vandervork Ave.
Edina, MN, 55436
Signature
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
HELP US MAKE INTERLACHEN SAFER
There’s already a crosswalk at Interlachen and Vandervork, but
cars don’t slow down. Crossing there feels unsafe for kids and
families. We’re asking the city to add a flashing pedestrian
crosswalk. Sign the petition to show your support and help us
push the city to make this change.
Name Elliot Stewart-Franzen
Address 5025 Hankerson Avenue
Edina, MN, 55436
Signature
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
HELP US MAKE INTERLACHEN SAFER
There’s already a crosswalk at Interlachen and Vandervork, but
cars don’t slow down. Crossing there feels unsafe for kids and
families. We’re asking the city to add a flashing pedestrian
crosswalk. Sign the petition to show your support and help us
push the city to make this change.
Name Emily Seifers
Address 5319 Hollywood Road
Edina, MN, 55436
Signature
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Saturday, September 27, 2025
HELP US MAKE INTERLACHEN SAFER
There’s already a crosswalk at Interlachen and Vandervork, but
cars don’t slow down. Crossing there feels unsafe for kids and
families. We’re asking the city to add a flashing pedestrian
crosswalk. Sign the petition to show your support and help us
push the city to make this change.
Name James Reed
Address 5100 Oxford Avenue
Edina, MN, 55436
Signature
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
HELP US MAKE INTERLACHEN SAFER
There’s already a crosswalk at Interlachen and Vandervork, but
cars don’t slow down. Crossing there feels unsafe for kids and
families. We’re asking the city to add a flashing pedestrian
crosswalk. Sign the petition to show your support and help us
push the city to make this change.
Name Karen Westin
Address 5032 Hankerson Ave
Edina, MN, 55436
Signature
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
HELP US MAKE INTERLACHEN SAFER
There’s already a crosswalk at Interlachen and Vandervork, but
cars don’t slow down. Crossing there feels unsafe for kids and
families. We’re asking the city to add a flashing pedestrian
crosswalk. Sign the petition to show your support and help us
push the city to make this change.
Name karl seisler
Address 5220 Hollywood rd
edina, mn, 55436
Signature
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
HELP US MAKE INTERLACHEN SAFER
There’s already a crosswalk at Interlachen and Vandervork, but
cars don’t slow down. Crossing there feels unsafe for kids and
families. We’re asking the city to add a flashing pedestrian
crosswalk. Sign the petition to show your support and help us
push the city to make this change.
Name Kristin Kunz
Address 5024 William ave
Edina, Mn, 55436
Signature
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
HELP US MAKE INTERLACHEN SAFER
There’s already a crosswalk at Interlachen and Vandervork, but
cars don’t slow down. Crossing there feels unsafe for kids and
families. We’re asking the city to add a flashing pedestrian
crosswalk. Sign the petition to show your support and help us
push the city to make this change.
Name Randal Harrison
Address 4533 Rutledge Ave
Edina, MN, 55436
Signature
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Friday, September 26, 2025
HELP US MAKE INTERLACHEN SAFER
There’s already a crosswalk at Interlachen and Vandervork, but
cars don’t slow down. Crossing there feels unsafe for kids and
families. We’re asking the city to add a flashing pedestrian
crosswalk. Sign the petition to show your support and help us
push the city to make this change.
Name Richard Westin
Address 5032 Hankerson Ave
Edina, MN, 55436
Signature
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
HELP US MAKE INTERLACHEN SAFER
There’s already a crosswalk at Interlachen and Vandervork, but
cars don’t slow down. Crossing there feels unsafe for kids and
families. We’re asking the city to add a flashing pedestrian
crosswalk. Sign the petition to show your support and help us
push the city to make this change.
Name Sarah Smith
Address 5112 William Ave
Edina, MN, 55436
Signature
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
HELP US MAKE INTERLACHEN SAFER
There’s already a crosswalk at Interlachen and Vandervork, but
cars don’t slow down. Crossing there feels unsafe for kids and
families. We’re asking the city to add a flashing pedestrian
crosswalk. Sign the petition to show your support and help us
push the city to make this change.
Name Shannon Case
Address 4500 Rutledge Ave
Edina, MN, 55436
Signature
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Thursday, September 25, 2025
HELP US MAKE INTERLACHEN SAFER
There’s already a crosswalk at Interlachen and Vandervork, but
cars don’t slow down. Crossing there feels unsafe for kids and
families. We’re asking the city to add a flashing pedestrian
crosswalk. Sign the petition to show your support and help us
push the city to make this change.
Name Taylor Martell
Address 5109 Bedford Ave
Edina, Minnesota, 55436
Signature
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
HELP US MAKE INTERLACHEN SAFER
There’s already a crosswalk at Interlachen and Vandervork, but
cars don’t slow down. Crossing there feels unsafe for kids and
families. We’re asking the city to add a flashing pedestrian
crosswalk. Sign the petition to show your support and help us
push the city to make this change.
Name Thomas Young
Address 5036 Hankerson Ave
Edina, MN, 55436
Signature
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
HELP US MAKE INTERLACHEN SAFER
There’s already a crosswalk at Interlachen and Vandervork, but
cars don’t slow down. Crossing there feels unsafe for kids and
families. We’re asking the city to add a flashing pedestrian
crosswalk. Sign the petition to show your support and help us
push the city to make this change.
Name Tim Scully
Address 5236 Interlachen Blvd
Edina, MN, 55436
Signature
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
HELP US MAKE INTERLACHEN SAFER
There’s already a crosswalk at Interlachen and Vandervork, but
cars don’t slow down. Crossing there feels unsafe for kids and
families. We’re asking the city to add a flashing pedestrian
crosswalk. Sign the petition to show your support and help us
push the city to make this change.
Name Tim Scully
Address 5236 Interlachen Blvd
Edina, MN, 55436
Signature
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Thursday, September 25, 2025
HELP US MAKE INTERLACHEN SAFER
There’s already a crosswalk at Interlachen and Vandervork, but
cars don’t slow down. Crossing there feels unsafe for kids and
families. We’re asking the city to add a flashing pedestrian
crosswalk. Sign the petition to show your support and help us
push the city to make this change.
Name Todd Johnson
Address 24 Circle W
Edina, MN, 55436
Signature
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
HELP US MAKE INTERLACHEN SAFER
There’s already a crosswalk at Interlachen and Vandervork, but
cars don’t slow down. Crossing there feels unsafe for kids and
families. We’re asking the city to add a flashing pedestrian
crosswalk. Sign the petition to show your support and help us
push the city to make this change.
Name Travis Erickson
Address 5108 William Ave
Edina, MN, 55436
Signature
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Item Report
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.16 Department: Public Works
Item Activity: Refer to Staff Prepared By: Chad Millner, Director of Public Works and City
Engineer
Item Title: Petition: School Hour Parking and Stopping Restrictions on Concord Terrace and St. Johns
Ave.
Action Requested:
Accept petition regarding school hour parking and stopping restrictions on Concord Terrace and St.
Johns Ave and refer to the Public Works Department for review and response.
Information/Background:
Accept the motion as stated.
Supporting Documentation:
1. School Hour Parking Restriction Petition (Board Portal)
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Petition to the Edina City Council
Request for School-Hour Parking and Stopping Restrictions on Concord Terrace and Saint
Johns Avenue
Safety, Access, and Traffic Flow
Date: February 13, 2026
To: Edina City Council
From: Residents of Concord Terrace and Saint Johns Avenue, Edina, Minnesota
Regarding: School-hour parking and stopping restrictions related to South View Middle School
traffic
Statement of Support
We, the undersigned residents of Concord Terrace and Saint Johns Avenue, respectfully submit
this petition requesting the City Council's approval of school-hour parking and stopping
restrictions due to escalating traffic congestion and ongoing safety concerns during school hours,
particularly during afternoon dismissal at South View Middle School.
All fourteen properties on Concord Terrace were contacted directly regarding this proposal. One
property is currently uninhabited. Of the thirteen occupied households, twelve have affirmatively
expressed support for the requested school-hour parking and stopping restrictions. One
household declined to be included in this petition.
On the directly affected portion of Saint Johns Avenue, four homes are adjacent to the proposed
restriction area. One home is currently uninhabited. Of the three occupied households, one has
expressed support for the proposal. The remaining two households were contacted but did not
provide feedback. No opposition has been expressed.
The Problem: Safety and Access Concerns
Over the past several years, Concord Terrace has experienced a significant increase in parent
pickup traffic related to South View Middle School, particularly during afternoon dismissal.
Vehicles routinely arrive well before dismissal and stop, idle, or stage along the street, resulting
in heavy congestion, reduced visibility, and pedestrians—including students walking between
vehicles and within the roadway. The volume of traffic and on-street activity has reached a point
where it is no longer merely an inconvenience, but a consistent safety concern for drivers,
residents, and children.
Concord Terrace is a narrow residential street without sidewalks, requiring pedestrians to walk
along the curb line or in the roadway during peak congestion. When vehicles are parked or
stopped on both sides of the street, the remaining travel lane becomes extremely constrained and
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sightlines are reduced. During winter months, snow accumulation further narrows the roadway
and forces pedestrians closer to moving vehicles, exacerbating an already unsafe situation.
Under current conditions without any parking restrictions congestion frequently extends
nearly the entire length of Concord Terrace, from the Concord Avenue intersection east to
approximately 4608 Concord Terrace. This creates recurring choke points where residents
attempting to access driveways, pedestrians, and through traffic are forced into unsafe and
unpredictable conditions.
These concerns were further validated in December 2025 when Breck School Transportation
informed Concord Terrace residents Jill and Josh Gamier that a Breck school bus could no
longer safely use Concord Terrace to drop off their young children after school. The
transportation coordinator cited heavy congestion and students walking in the roadway after
South View Middle School dismissal as unacceptable safety risks.
Reference: Appendix A (Exhibit A-1). Photographs documenting congestion and pedestrian
conditions during South View Middle School dismissal. Please also reference supplemental video
documentation from Breck School Transportation and Concord Terrace residents, which has
been provided separately to City Council members via email.
Background and Prior Need for Parking Restrictions
Concord Terrace has had parking restrictions in the past. When residents Stephen and Heather
Succio purchased their home on the street in the 1990s, parking was restricted to one side
likely implemented years earlier when the adjacent Edina Community Center site operated as
Edina East High School. Those restrictions were later removed when conditions no longer
warranted them.
Conditions today are materially different. A 2016 redesign of Concord Terrace added curbs and
effectively narrowed the roadway, diminishing the space available for safe interaction between
vehicles and pedestrians.
In 2018, South View Middle School altered its traffic flow by moving bus pickup and drop-off to
the north side of the school and shifting car pickup and drop-off to the south side, with entry
from Concord Avenue. Since these changes, congestion and unsafe stopping and parking
behavior on Concord Terrace and nearby segments of Saint Johns Avenue have worsened
significantly.
In 2022, Concord Terrace resident and former firefighter Tom Jenson (4630 Concord Terrace)
emailed South View Principal Timothy Anderson documenting frequent violations of City
Ordinance 26-35, including vehicles parking within five feet of driveways and intersections and
blocking resident access. Assistance was requested to remedy the situation. Principal Anderson
acknowledged that the problem had worsened—particularly since COVID and stated that
despite repeated communications to families, the use of traffic attendants, and involvement from
the Edina Police Department, the issue had not been resolved. More recently in January 2026, Jill
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Gamier spoke with South View's Safety Resource Office, who confirmed this remains an
ongoing concern and that without formal parking restrictions, meaningful enforcement is
difficult.
Recently, a home located at 4601 Concord Terrace, at the curve between Concord Terrace and
Saint Johns Avenue, has been under active demolition and reconstruction for the past year.
During construction, vehicles have at times parked on both sides of the curve, reducing the
roadway to a single constrained lane and limiting sightlines. In response to these conditions, the
City of Edina installed temporary "No Parking" signage on the north side of Concord Terrace
beginning near the curve and extending onto Saint Johns Avenue to its intersection with 58th
Street. The temporary restriction improved traffic flow and highlighted the sensitivity of this
curved segment to two-sided parking and vehicle staging.
References:
Appendix A (Exhibit A-2). Correspondence from August 2022 between 4630 Concord Terrace
resident Tom Jenson and South View Middle School Principal Timothy Anderson documenting
safety concerns on Concord Terrace.
Appendix A (Exhibit A-1). Photograph #3 shows temporary "No Parking" signage (circled in
red) currently in place due to construction at 4601 Concord Terrace.
Comparable Streets Have Existing Protections
Residential streets immediately north of South View Middle School—including St. Andrews
Avenue, Dalrymple Road, and Sherwood Avenue have long-standing parking restrictions
implemented to mitigate school-related congestion. These include "No Parking Anytime" signs
on one side of the street and "No Parking During School Hours" signs on the opposite side.
These restrictions were implemented years ago when parent pickup and drop-off occurred on the
north side of South View Middle School, and congestion was impacting those neighborhoods.
While school traffic patterns have since shifted to the east and south side of the school, these
restrictions remain in place. As a result, a significant portion of parent pickup activity has
migrated to Concord Terrace, which currently lacks comparable protections.
Nearby streets that might otherwise absorb some of this traffic include 58th Street, a busy
thoroughfare with sidewalks on one side of the street and "No Parking" signage on both sides,
and West Woodland Road, which has sidewalks on one side of the street but does not currently
have parking restrictions.
Traffic Safety Committee Recommendation
In December 2025, Jill Gamier contacted Nick Bauler, Edina's Traffic Safety Coordinator, to
initiate the process of requesting parking restrictions. In January 2026, the Traffic Safety
Committee met and made the formal recommendation to install "No Parking During School
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Hours (9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)" signage only in front of the first three homes on the north side of
Concord Terrace (4630, 4624, and 4620).
Concord Terrace residents appreciate the Committee's work but believe the recommendation
does not fully address the scope of the safety concern. Because congestion already stretches
nearly the entire length of Concord Terrace, limiting restrictions to only a portion of the street
would shift vehicle staging eastward toward the curve onto Saint Johns Avenue, shifting rather
than resolving the safety hazard.
Additionally, because most pickup vehicles are stopped or staging rather than formally parked, a
limited no-parking restriction would not meaningfully reduce vehicle queuing or idling during
dismissal.
Reference: Appendix A (Exhibit A-3). Map showing the Edina Traffic Wet)) Committee's
Proposed Restriction (along with Resident Proposed Restriction and relevant landmarks).
Requested Action: A Reasonable and Balanced Solution
We respectfully request approval of the following school-hour restriction, which is supported by
a strong majority of directly affected Concord Terrace households and by the responding
occupied household on the directly affected portion of Saint Johns Avenue:
No Parking or Stopping on School Days (9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) on the north side of the
entire length of Concord Terrace and continuing on Saint Johns Avenue to its intersection
with 58th Street.
We are not requesting full restrictions on both sides of the street. Restricting parking and
stopping on one side during school hours represents a reasonable and balanced approach that
would:
• Improve traffic flow and reduce congestion
• Prevent vehicle staging and idling that currently narrows the roadway
• Improve visibility and pedestrian safety
• Preserve emergency vehicle access
• Allow continued resident and guest parking on the opposite side
The inclusion of Saint Johns Avenue is not an expansion of scope, but a necessary measure to
prevent traffic displacement and maintain roadway continuity. Saint Johns functions as a direct
continuation of Concord Terrace, with similar roadway width, curvature, and pedestrian
conditions. Ending the restriction before the curve would relocate congestion into an equally
constrained segment of roadway. Extending the restriction to 58th Street ensures consistent
traffic flow and prevents the hazard from simply shifting location.
Including "no stopping" is critical. Vehicles frequently stop or idle along both sides of Concord
Terrace while waiting for dismissal, even when they are not formally parked. These vehicles
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functionally reduce the usable roadway in the same way as parked cars, creating choke points,
blocking sightlines, and forcing pedestrians including students—into the roadway. A "No
Parking" only restriction would not adequately address this behavior or its safety impacts.
Restricting parking on the north side is logical because this is where the pedestrian walkway
crosses Concord Avenue onto Concord Terrace. Keeping this side clear during school hours
would improve sightlines and safety for students and families walking through this area.
We recognize that signage alone may not fully resolve the issue and that targeted enforcement
particularly during initial implementation—may be necessary to ensure compliance. The South
View Middle School Safety Resource Officer has expressed support for this effort and has
indicated a willingness to assist with enforcement should restrictions be implemented.
Thank you and Attestation
Thank you for your time, consideration, and service to our community. We appreciate the City's
partnership in finding a practical solution that improves safety for everyone students, families,
and neighborhood residents alike.
We certify that the individuals listed below represent the households that have affirmatively
expressed support for the school-hour parking and stopping restrictions described in this petition.
All properties on Concord Terrace and on the directly affected portion of Saint Johns Avenue
were contacted prior to submission of this petition.
Resident Support List
Concord Terrace
Ted and Lana Davis 4600 Concord Terrace
Jill and Josh Gamier 4604 Concord Terrace
Lauren and Marc Snover — 4605 Concord Terrace
Stephen (Tony) and Heather Succio — 4608 Concord Terrace
John Fischbach and Jill Engel 4612 Concord Terrace
Jennifer and Nick Vulaj — 4613 Concord Terrace
Katy and Timothy DeAngelo 4616 Concord Terrace
Lindsay Morgan and Sean Skalisky — 4617 Concord Terrace
Bruce Fine — 4620 Concord Terrace
Tim Kelley and Tove Kooda 4621 Concord Terrace
Sara Valentine — 4624 Concord Terrace
Tom Jenson 4630 Concord Terrace
Saint Johns Avenue
Todd and Amy Weber — 5713 Saint Johns Avenue
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Appendix A: Supporting Documentation
Materials referenced in the attached petition and submitted for inclusion in the City
Council record.
Exhibit A-1: Still photographs of Concord Terrace during South View Middle School dismissal
(January—February 2026)
Photograph #1 : 2/5/26 4:10PM
View from 4604 Concord Terrace of cars
lined up and blocking the driveway of
4608 Concord Terrace
Photograph #2: 2/5/26 4:10PM
Street view looking west from 4604
Concord Terrace with pedestrians and
cars.
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Photograph #3: 2/5/26 4:10PM
View from 4604 Concord Terrace toward
Saint Johns Avenue showing three
vehicles navigating the curve with
pedestrians (circled in blue). Note that
one child is standing in the snow adjacent
to the roadway to avoid passing vehicles.
Temporary "No Parking" signage (circled
in red) installed by the City of Edina due
to congestion associated with ongoing
construction at 4601 Concord Terrace is
also visible.
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Exhibit A-2: Email correspondence between 4630 Concord Terrace resident Tom Jenson and
South View Middle School Principal Timothy Anderson regarding traffic congestion and safety
concerns (August 2022)
From: Anderson, Timothy Timothy.Andersongedinaschools.org
Subject: RE: Concord Terrace Residents
Date: August 26, 2022 at 4:59PM
To: twjenson@outlook.com
Dear Mr. Jensen-
Thank your for your note. We have noticed the problem getting worse, particularly since the
onset of COVID, with more and more families opting to choose to drive their learners rather
then have them ride the bus. While I have written to families many times, the problem
persists. Further, I have worked to hire some traffic attendants to attempt to assist. I hope to
improve that support this year. I have contacted the Edina PD and will continue to monitor and
attempt to support. I do hope the issue improves. Thank you for writing and best wishes to
you.
Tim Anderson
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DEFINING EXCELLENCE
Tim J. Anderson, EdD.
Principal I South View Middle School
Edina Public Schools I 952-848-3700
Each and Every Student Discovering their Possibilities & Thriving
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data should not be reviewed, distributed or copied by any person other than the intended recipient(s), unless otherwise permitted under law. If you
are not the intended recipient, any further review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this electronic communication or any attachment is
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system.
From: Tom Jenson
Sent: Friday, August 26, 2022 4:12 PM
To: Anderson, Timothy
Subject: Concord Terrace Residents
[External Sender. Be wary of requests, links, and attachments.]
Good day Principal Anderson,
I hope all is going well as you prepare for school next Monday. I've been meaning to
send this all summer.
I have lived on Concord Terrace since 2002. I knew where I was moving to across
from a school. Over the years it has not been terrible with traffic. After the school
district changed the main entrance to the south side of the building and bus pick up
locations to the north, the traffic on Concord Ave has been terrible while parents line
up to pick up their child. The issue on Concord Terrace is the parking of vehicles
within 5 feet of a driveway or intersection. In my case cars park between driveways
making it almost impossible to access my driveway. There is a city ordinance, 26-35,
that prohibits parking, stopping and standing within 5 feet of driveways. There is
nothing stopping parents from parking, but they should be respectful of our
neighborhood. There are days when I leave work and come directly home and I have
to adjust my arrival time just so I can get home. In the winter it is even worse. We also
have home construction on our block.
We on Concord Terrace would appreciate any assistance. I'm tired of having to ask
people to move their vehicle so I can get home. It is amazing how many show up 20
to 30 minutes before school gets out with idling cars. I thought there was a global
warming problem.
If you have any questions, please let me know. We appreciate anything you can do to
help.
Regards,
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Exhibit A-3: Aerial view of Concord Terrace and Saint Johns Avenue with relevant landmarks
and proposed traffic restrictions from Edina Traffic Safety Committee and Concord Terrace/Saint
Johns residents
Aerial View of Concord Terrace and Saint Johns Avenue
Landmarks:
Orange circle: Crosswalk across Concord Avenue leading to north side of Concord Terrace
Magenta circle: 4608 Concord Terrace: Currently (without restrictions in place), traffic
congestion extends from Concord Ave to this home daily.
Proposed Restrictions:
Red Line: Edina Traffic Safety Committee Proposed No Parking Restriction
(it (-en Lint Petition Proposed School-Hour No Parking/No Stopping Restriction (north side
only), extending along Concord Terrace and continuing on Saint Johns Avenue to 58th Street.
Blue Line: No Parking/Stopping Restriction if it were limited to Concord Terrace only. Under
this configuration, vehicle staging would extend through the curve, creating a bottleneck in the
curved segment of roadway.
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Item Report
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.17 Department: Public Works
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Chad Millner, Director of Public Works and City
Engineer
Item Title: Resolution 2026-11: Entering into MnDOT Agreement No. 1062130 for Rosland Park Pedestrian
Bridge State Funding
Action Requested:
Approve Resolution 2026-11: Entering into MnDOT Agreement No. 1062130 for Rosland Park Pedestrian
Bridge State Funding
Information/Background:
This resolution approves an agreement with MnDOT to ensure they provide the funding for this specific
project as promised. Recall, $3 million dollars was part of a legislative earmark and $3.2 million was
promised from MnDOT to cover the estimated project cost. The project will be soliciting bids soon.
Resources/Financial Impacts:
Recall, $3 million dollars was part of a legislative earmark and $3.2 million was promised from MnDOT
to cover the estimated project cost. Any project overages would be the responsibility of the City to
cover. The project will be soliciting bids soon.
Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars:
This project aligns with the Comprehensive Plan, Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan and Climate Action
Plan and is included in the Capital Improvement Plan.
Strong Foundation Reliable Service Livable City Better Together
Values Impact:
Engagement Residents have voiced many concerns about the lack of an ADA
compliant bridge over Highway 62 at Rosland Park.
Equity Residents have voiced many concerns about the lack of an ADA
compliant bridge over Highway 62 at Rosland Park.
Stewardship Replacing aging infrastructure at the appropriate time is sound asset
management practice.
Sustainability Providing pedestrian and bicycle transportation options should reduce
vehicle miles traveled.
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Supporting Documentation:
Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL)
and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data
request (URL).
None
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Resolution 2026-11: Entering into MnDOT Agreement No.
1062130 for Rosland Park Pedestrian Bridge State
Funding
Whereas the City of Edina and Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) have agreed to
remove and replace the Rosland Park Pedestrian Bridge with an ADA compliant bridge.
Whereas the City of Edina has agreed to own and operate the new bridge.
Whereas $3 million dollars was part of a legislative earmark and $3.2 million was promised from
MnDOT to cover the estimated project cost.
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the City of Edina enter into MnDOT Agreement No. 1062130 with the
State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation for the following purposes:
To provide for payment by the State to the City of the State's share of the costs of the bituminous
pavement, ADA improvements, lighting, retaining walls, and Bridge No. 27R42 construction and other
associated construction to be performed upon, along, and adjacent to Trunk Highway No. 62 from
3,000 feet east of Trunk Highway No. 100 to 900 feet west of Valley View Road within the corporate
City limits under State Aid Project No. 120-010-013 and State Project No. 2774-30.
Dated: March 3, 2026
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Item Report
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.18 Department: Public Works
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Matthew Gabb, Sustainability Specialist, Andrew
Scipioni, Transportation Planner, Marisa Bayer, Sustainability
Manager
Item Title: Resolution 2026-12: Supporting Minnesota GreenCorps Green Transportation Host Site
Application
Action Requested:
Approve Resolution 2026-12 supporting an application for the 2026-2027 Minnesota GreenCorps
Energy Conservation & Green Transportation program.
Information/Background:
The City has hosted numerous Minnesota GreenCorps members in the past, including a position
similar to this one in the current 2025-2026 service term. This position would continue to serve in both
the Sustainability and Transportation Divisions to support the implementation of multiple Climate
Action Plan items. This member will focus on activities such as evaluating bicycle infrastructure;
engaging with developers on EV-ready infrastructure; and promoting multimodal transportation
options to Edina residents, employers, and commuters.This resolution is required as part of the
application to MPCA.
Resources/Financial Impacts:
There is little to no fiscal impact, as Minnesota GreenCorps members are fully funded by the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Host sites must only provide office equipment, desk space, and
$600 towards the member's professional development. The member's work plan will be adapted from
this year's work plan, supporting existing initiatives and implementing some of their own. The member
will continue to be co-supervised by Andrew Scipioni and Marisa Bayer to both reduce administrative
burdens on staff and provide the member with additional support.
Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars:
This member's outreach will support multiple actions in the Climate Action Plan, particularly in the
Land Use & Transportation sector. This position aligns with multiple Budget Pillars, as it will allow the
City to expand the ways people can travel around Edina; improve multimodal infrastructure; and
engage with residents, commuters, and visitors on transportation improvements.
Strong Foundation Livable City Better Together
Values Impact:
Engagement
This member will support the Climate Action Plan, which was created
and informed by hundreds of residents. They will also engage with
residents and visitors on transportation improvements in Edina.
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Equity
Improving multimodal transportation options in Edina ensures that
residents who do not have a car — whether that be because they are
low-income, seniors who no longer drive, or children — are able to live
their daily lives and experience all that Edina has to offer.
Health
Many of the non-car transportation options this member will promote
inherently improve residents' health by giving them more opportunities
to walk and bike.
Stewardship GreenCorps positions add the capacity of a full-time staff member
without costing the City money.
Sustainability
This GreenCorps position will help advance multiple Climate Action Plan
items around multimodal transportation and transportation emissions
reductions.
Supporting Documentation:
Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL)
and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data
request (URL).
None
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Resolution 2026-12: Supporting Minnesota GreenCorps
Green Transportation Host Site Application
Whereas the City of Edina has applied to host an AmeriCorps member from the Minnesota
GreenCorps, a program of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), under its 2026-2027
program service year in the Energy Conservation & Green Transportation program; and
Whereas if the MPCA selects the City of Edina, the organization is committed to implementing the
proposed project as described in the host site application, and in accordance with the pre-scoped
position description; and
Whereas the MPCA requires that the City of Edina enter into a host site agreement with the MPCA that
identifies the terms, conditions, roles and responsibilities;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota, to
enter into and sign a host site agreement with the MPCA to carry out the member activities specified
therein and to comply with all the terms, conditions, and matching provisions of the host site
agreement and authorizes and directs the City Manager to sign the host site agreement on its behalf.
Dated: March 3, 2026
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Item Report
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.19 Department: Public Works
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Matthew Gabb, Sustainability Specialist, Twila
Singh, Environmental Health Specialist II
Item Title: Resolution 2026-13: Supporting Minnesota GreenCorps Community Readiness & Outreach
Host Site Application
Action Requested:
Approve Resolution 2026-13 supporting an application for the 2026-2027 Minnesota GreenCorps
Community Readiness & Outreach program.
Information/Background:
The City has hosted numerous Minnesota GreenCorps members in the past, including a position
similar to this one in the current 2025-2026 service term. This position would continue to serve in both
the Sustainability and Waste Divisions to support the implementation of multiple Climate Action Plan
items. This member will focus on outreach and engagement with Edina residents and businesses on
initiatives like organics recycling, home electrification, and waste reduction. This resolution is required
as part of the application to MPCA.
Resources/Financial Impacts:
There is little to no fiscal impact, as Minnesota GreenCorps members are fully funded by the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Host sites must only provide office equipment, desk space, and
$600 towards the member's professional development. The member's work plan will be adapted from
this year's work plan, supporting existing initiatives and implementing some of their own. The member
will continue to be co-supervised by Matthew Gabb and Twila Singh to both reduce administrative
burdens on staff and provide the member with additional support.
Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars:
This member's outreach will support multiple actions in the Climate Action Plan, particularly in the
Waste Management and Buildings & Energy sectors. This position aligns with multiple Budget Pillars, as
it will allow the City to expand the ways residents and businesses participate in the City's Organics
Recycling program; improve residential, commercial, and municipal energy efficiency; and engage
with residents, commuters, and visitors on waste and energy improvements.
Strong Foundation Reliable Service Livable City Better Together
Values Impact:
Engagement
This member will support the Climate Action Plan, which was created
and informed by hundreds of residents. They will also engage with
residents and visitors on waste and energy in Edina.
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Equity
Expanding the outreach capacity of the Sustainability and Waste
Divisions allows more residents and businesses to participate in City
programs such as Organics Recycling and the Climate Action Fund.
Health
Improving the energy efficiency of homes and businesses often
improves health via air quality improvements from the removal of fossil
fuel-burning equipment.
Stewardship GreenCorps positions add the capacity of a full-time staff member
without costing the City money.
Sustainability This GreenCorps position will help advance multiple Climate Action Plan
items around waste diversion and energy efficiency.
Supporting Documentation:
Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL)
and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data
request (URL).
None
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Resolution 2026-13: Supporting Minnesota GreenCorps
Community Readiness & Outreach Host Site Application
Whereas the City of Edina has applied to host an AmeriCorps member from the Minnesota
GreenCorps, a program of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), under its 2026-2027
program service year in the Community Readiness & Outreach program; and
Whereas if the MPCA selects the City of Edina, the organization is committed to implementing the
proposed project as described in the host site application, and in accordance with the pre-scoped
position description; and
Whereas the MPCA requires that the City of Edina enter into a host site agreement with the MPCA that
identifies the terms, conditions, roles and responsibilities;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota, to
enter into and sign a host site agreement with the MPCA to carry out the member activities specified
therein and to comply with all the terms, conditions, and matching provisions of the host site
agreement and authorizes and directs the City Manager to sign the host site agreement on its behalf.
Dated: March 3, 2026
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Item Report
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.20 Department: Public Works
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Matthew Gabb, Sustainability Specialist, Luther
Overholt, Laura Beres
Item Title: Resolution 2026-14: Supporting Minnesota GreenCorps Forestry Host Site Application
Action Requested:
Approve Resolution 2026-14 supporting an application for the 2026-2027 Minnesota GreenCorps
Stormwater & Forestry program.
Information/Background:
The Forestry Division has hosted many AmeriCorps members over the years. Most of these came from
Climate Impact Corps and Forestry Corps' AmeriCorps programs, both of which unfortunately
shuttered in 2025 due to the federal government's temporary revocation of most AmeriCorps funding
and grants. This position will revitalize that added capacity via the Minnesota GreenCorps program
and support the implementation of multiple Climate Action Plan items. This member will focus on
expanding Edina's tree canopy and tree diversity, and educating the public about the benefits of
removing diseased trees and replacing them with climate-adaptive species. This resolution is
required as part of the application to MPCA.
Resources/Financial Impacts:
There is little to no fiscal impact, as Minnesota GreenCorps members are fully funded by the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Host sites must only provide office equipment, desk space, and
$600 towards the member's professional development. The member's work plan supports existing
initiatives and implements some of their own. The member will be supervised by Luther Overholt, who
has supervised many AmeriCorps members previously, with supervisory assistance from Laura Beres
to reduce administrative burdens.
Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars:
This member's outreach will support multiple actions in the Climate Action Plan, particularly in the
Greenspace & Trees sector. This position aligns with multiple Budget Pillars, as it will document and
improve the physical infrastructure that is Edina's tree canopy; improve the use of trees for carbon
sequestration, shading, and habitat restoration; and engage with residents and visitors on the
importance of a diverse tree canopy.
Strong Foundation Livable City Better Together
Values Impact:
Engagement
This member will support the Climate Action Plan, which was created
and informed by hundreds of residents. They will also engage with
residents and visitors on Edina's tree canopy.
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Equity
Expanding the outreach capacity of the Forestry Division allows more
residents and businesses to participate in City programs such as
community tree plantings. The member's work will have a major focus
on southeast Edina, which is the area of the city with the lowest tree
canopy, lowest incomes, and highest summer surface temperatures.
Health
Expanding Edina's tree canopy improves the physical health of residents
by reducing the urban heat island effect and absorbing some air
pollutants, and mental health by providing beautiful and natural spaces.
Stewardship GreenCorps positions add the capacity of a full-time staff member
without costing the City money.
Sustainability This GreenCorps position will help advance multiple Climate Action Plan
items around trees and greenspace.
Supporting Documentation:
Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL)
and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data
request (URL).
None
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Resolution 2026-14: Supporting Minnesota GreenCorps
Forestry Host Site Application
Whereas the City of Edina has applied to host an AmeriCorps member from the Minnesota
GreenCorps, a program of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), under its 2026-2027
program service year in the Stormwater & Forestry program; and
Whereas if the MPCA selects the City of Edina, the organization is committed to implementing the
proposed project as described in the host site application, and in accordance with the pre-scoped
position description; and
Whereas the MPCA requires that the City of Edina enter into a host site agreement with the MPCA that
identifies the terms, conditions, roles and responsibilities;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota, to
enter into and sign a host site agreement with the MPCA to carry out the member activities specified
therein and to comply with all the terms, conditions, and matching provisions of the host site
agreement and authorizes and directs the City Manager to sign the host site agreement on its behalf.
Dated: March 3, 2026
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Item Report
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.21 Department: Administration
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Zoe Johnson, City Management Fellow
Item Title: Out-Of-State Travel for Council Members Jackson and Risser
Action Requested:
Approve out-of-state travel for Council Members Jackson and Risser to attend the annual National
League of Cities (NLC) Congressional City Conference in Washington D.C. from March 15th to March
18th, 2026.
Information/Background:
Council Members Jackson and Risser request approval from the City Council, per the City's Elected
Official Out-of-State Travel Policy, to attend the National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional City
Conference in Washington, D.C. from March 15th-18th. The estimated cost is $3,160 per person.
The NLC Congressional City Conference is dedicated to strengthening local-federal partnerships
through gaining policy insights and building connections with local government advocates and policy
experts.
Resources/Financial Impacts:
The City Manager has confirmed that sufficient funds for these annual conference expenses are
included in the City's 2026 budget.
Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars:
This out-of-state travel directly correlates with the City of Edina's federal legislative platform for 2026.
The nine federal platform priorities have varying levels of correlation with the City's budget pillars, but
all pillars are certainly represented by the content within, and in the way this platform was created by
city staff, informed by outspoken community voices, and approved by the City Council.
Strong Foundation Reliable Service Livable City Better Together
Values Impact:
Equity
Stressing the challenges faced by folks struggling to find housing that is
attainable and their ability to continue to afford their housing long-term
to age in place, and calling out the need for the federal government to
assist local partners to coordinate federal housing resources.
Health
Railroad and public safety items focus on safeguarding resident health,
as well as the City's push to protect residents from harmful levels of
aviation noise.
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Stewardship Continuing to advocate for the preservation of tax-exempt municipal
bonds as a crucial tool for cities.
Sustainability
Climate change is a large theme in the federal platform and includes
items of transportation, clean energy and others. The protection of
municipal bonds is also an important facet of fiscal sustainability to
avoid impacting operations and ultimately, residents.
Supporting Documentation:
Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL)
and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data
request (URL).
None
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Item Report
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.22 Department: Administration
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Kari Sinning, Deputy City Clerk
Item Title: On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License: Takumi Sushi Inc. dba Takumi Sushi
Action Requested:
Approve On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Sale liquor licenses for Takumi Sushi Inc dba Takumi Sushi.
Information/Background:
A new restaurant, Takumi Sushi, located at 3939 W. 50th Street #101 has applied for an On-Sale
Intoxicating and Sunday Sale liquor licenses. Staff reviewed the application and find that it complies
with city code requirements and a background investigation was completed by the Police Department.
Staff recommends approval of the liquor licenses.
Supporting Documentation:
None
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Item Report
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.23 Department: Administration
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Kari Sinning, Deputy City Clerk
Item Title: On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License: New Social Edina LLC dba Pinstripes
Action Requested:
Approve On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Sale liquor licenses for New Social Edina, LLC dba Pinstripes.
Information/Background:
The new owners of Pinstripes, New Social Edina LLC, located at 3849 Gallagher Dr, has applied for an
On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Sale liquor licenses. Staff reviewed the application and find that it
complies with city code requirements and a background investigation was completed by the Police
Department. Staff recommends approval of the liquor licenses.
Supporting Documentation:
None
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Item Report
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.24 Department: Administration
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Kari Sinning, Deputy City Clerk
Item Title: Liquor License Renewals
Action Requested:
Approve liquor license renewals for 45 establishments.
Information/Background:
After administrative review and completion of background checks, 45 establishments are in
compliance with Edina City Code and staff recommends renewal of their liquor licenses valid from
April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. Establishments not included in the list below have either closed,
transferred ownership, or discontinued alcohol sales due to low demand. Six additional establishments
will be presented at the next Council meeting for consideration of their liquor license renewals.
On-Sale Intoxicating with Sunday Sale
• AMC Theatres
• Big Bowl
• CoV Edina
• Crave Restaurant
• Dave & Buster's
• Edina Theatre
• Homewood Suites
• Hope Breakfast Bar
• Ichiban
• McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant
• Mr. Paul's Supper Club
• Nakamori Japanese Bistro
• Olive's Fresh Pizza Bar
• Pajarito
• Peoples Organic
• Pittsburgh Blue
• Poolside Bistro
• Rare
• Red River Kitchen at Braemar Golf Course
• Starling
• Tavern 23
• Tavern on France
• The Cheesecake Factory
• The Hilltop
• Town Hall Station
• Westin Galleria
• Yumi
On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor
• Bellecour
• Bojae's
• Cahill Bistro
• Coconut Thai
• Davanni's Pizza and Hot Hoagies
• Good Earth Restaurant
• Lunds & Byerlys France Ave
• Master Noodle
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• My Burger
• Restoration Hardware (RH)
• Shake Shack
• Tamarind
Off-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor
• Cub Foods Southdale
• Jerry's Food
• Speedway Store #4047
Brewer Taproom with Sunday Sale, Off-Sale Brewer and Consumption & Display Permit
• Wooden Hill Brewing Company
On-Sale Club with Sunday Sale
• Edina Country Club
• Interlachen Country Club
Supporting Documentation:
None
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Item Report
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 7.1 Department: Administration
Item Activity: Information Prepared By: Scott Neal, City Manager
Item Title: Edina High School Debate Team Championship Recognition
Action Requested:
Recognize Aditi Jha and Valerie Schmitt for earning State championships for debate.
Information/Background:
Aditi Jha earned the 2025 Lincoln-Douglas Debate State Champion and Valerie Schmitt earned the
2026 Lincoln-Douglas Debate State Champion.
Supporting Documentation:
None
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Item Report
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 8.1 Department: Community Development
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Cary Teague, Community Development Director
Item Title: Continue Public Hearing to April 7, 2026: Conditional Use Permit for Highlands Elementary
School, 5505 Doncaster Way
Action Requested:
Continue Public Hearing to April 7, 2026
Information/Background:
Edina Public Schools has requested a conditional use permit to expand the parking lot at Highlands
Elementary School to better accommodate visitors and users of the site. The expansion would reduce
overflow parking in the adjacent neighborhood when the current lot reaches capacity. Fifty-four (54)
spaces would be added to the existing parking lot. Per Section 36-307 of the City Code, any expansion
of a parking facility of a conditionally permitted use requires another conditional use permit. Highland
School last received a conditional use permit in 2001, for a three-classroom expansion.
On February 25, 2026, this item was tabled for additional information by the Planning Commission.
Therefore, the request is to continue City Council consideration until after action is taken by the
Planning Commission.
Supporting Documentation:
Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL)
and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data
request (URL).
None
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Item Report
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 9.1 Department: Administration
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Sharon Allison, City Clerk
Item Title: Resolution 2026-09: Accepting Donations
Action Requested:
Approve resolution 2026-09 accepting donations.
Information/Background:
To comply with State Statute, all donations to the City must be accepted by resolution and approved
by two-thirds majority of the Council.
Supporting Documentation:
None
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Resolution 2026-09: Accepting Donations
Whereas Minnesota Statute 465.03 allows cities to accept grants and donations of real or personal
property for the benefit of its citizens and;
Whereas said donations must be accepted via a resolution of the Council adopted by a two-thirds
majority of its members.
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Edina City Council accepts with sincere appreciation the
following listed donations on behalf of its citizens.
Edina Parks & Recreation Commission
Carolyn Duffy $3,200.00 Bench
Mark and Jackie Nolan $2,500.00 Trail Maintenance at Bredesen Park
Edina Fire Department
Five Guys Edina $320.00 Fire Department Meeting Lunch
Dated: March 3, 2026
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Item Report
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 9.2 Department: Public Works
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Title: Transportation Commission Report: City Policies/Ordinances Requiring Walking and Biking
Improvements
Action Requested:
Direct staff to include community engagement around proposed pedestrian and bicycle facilities as
part of the 2028 Comprehensive Plan development process.
Information/Background:
As part of their 2025 work plan, the Transportation Commission conducted a review of how other cities
have used policies or ordinances to require inclusion of walking and biking infrastructure as part of
roadway reconstruction or rehabilitation projects. The Commission reviewed example ordinances
adopted by the Cities of Minneapolis, MN; Greensboro, NC; Los Angeles, CA; and Seattle, WA. The
Commission approved the final report in November 2025 with the following recommendations:
1. Require inclusion of all infrastructure recommended in Edina’s adopted Pedestrian and Bicycle
Master Plan (2018) per the proposed pedestrian and bicycle networks.
2. Modify the adopted bicycle network using professional judgement and current industry best
practices to update proposed bicycle infrastructure off-street or on-street and physically
protected.
3. Add new pedestrian or bicycle connections in addition to the master plan’s pedestrian and
bicycle networks using professional judgement on a case by case basis.
See attached report for the Commission’s full findings.
The Commission’s recommendations support goals in the Transportation Chapter of the
Comprehensive Plan related to improving mobility, maximizing safety, and reducing dependence on
single-occupant vehicles. The recommendation also supports the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
goal to “increase the number of Edina residents, workers and visitors who walk or bike for
transportation, health, fitness and recreation in the city.” It supports Living Streets Plan principles
related to providing “access and mobility for all modes of transportation while enhancing safety and
convenience for all users.” Finally, the recommendation supports the City’s Climate Action Plan by
encouraging the use of alternative modes of transportation.
The infrastructure recommendations in the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan are implemented
primarily through the City’s Proactive Pavement Management Program. As part of scheduled roadway
reconstruction projects, new pedestrian and bicycle facilities are recommended for implementation
as funding and right-of-way is available. These facilities are funded by the Pedestrian and Cyclist
Safety (PACS) Fund. Though they are not included in special assessments, proposed facilities are often
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a key discussion topic in public hearings for roadway reconstruction projects. In recent years,
proposed facilities were not approved by City Council primarily due to resident opposition. Examples
include:
• Proposed sidewalks in the Prospect Knolls A/C/D reconstruction project (2026)
• Proposed shared-use path in the Concord B/C reconstruction project (2024)
• Proposed shared-use path in the W 58th St reconstruction project (2020)
As the Commission noted, these decisions result in a delayed implementation of the city’s entire
pedestrian and bicycle network. New facilities are also implemented as part of stand-alone Capital
Improvement Plan projects, or as part of scheduled roadway rehabilitation projects (the latter
typically only includes new bicycle facilities as these can be implemented by adjusting roadway
configurations within the limits of the existing pavement).
However, there are instances when pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure recommended by the
Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan cannot be fully implemented due to limited right-of-way or
significant property impacts. In these instances, staff considers alternative improvements that meet
the goals of the Plan but are more sensitive to the context of individual projects. If the City were to
adopt an ordinance that requires inclusion of all the infrastructure recommended in the Plan, staff
may have to consider acquiring additional right-of-way or obtaining variances for specific projects.
The current process allows for more flexibility in implementing the Plan’s recommendations.
The Commission’s second recommendation addresses the fact that the majority of bicycle facilities
recommended by the Plan are on-street without physical protection (bollards, planters or concrete
walls). As the Plan notes, “this type of facility offers the highest level of traffic separation and user
comfort, and invites greater use of bicycling by a wider range of the population.” Though the City has
implemented buffered bike lanes in various locations since 2021, the City has not yet implemented
protected bike lanes.
Staff also recommends additional pedestrian and bicycle facilities beyond the Plan’s
recommendations on a case-by-case basis. Previous examples include:
• New sidewalks in the Prospect Knolls A/C/D reconstruction project (2026)
• New shared-use path in the Presidents A/B reconstruction project (2025)
• New sidewalks in the Morningside C reconstruction project (2023)
Staff does not recommend adopting an ordinance to require inclusion of all infrastructure
recommended in the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan as part of roadway reconstruction and
rehabilitation projects. The current process provides the City with sufficient flexibility to implement the
Plan’s recommendations on a case-by-case basis. Staff does recommend including additional
community engagement around proposed pedestrian and bicycle facilities as part of the 2028
Comprehensive Plan development process. This will allow staff to evaluate how the community’s
needs have changed since 2018.
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Resources/Financial Impacts:
Staff will allocate PACS Funds in 2027 to assist in community engagement efforts related to the
pedestrian and bicycle networks.
Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars:
The Commission’s recommendations support goals in the Transportation Chapter of the
Comprehensive Plan, Pedestrian and Bicyle Master Plan, Living Streets Plan, and Climate Action Plan.
Strong Foundation Livable City
Values Impact:
Engagement
Staff's recommendation would provide an opportunity for broader
community input on the City's proposed pedestrian and bicycle
networks.
Supporting Documentation:
Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL)
and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data
request (URL).
1. Transportation Commission Report: Review of City Policies/Ordinances Requiring Walking and
Biking Improvements
2. Staff Presentation
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To: Edina City Council
From: Edina Transportation Commission
Date: November 11, 2025
Subject: Review of City Policies/Ordinances Requiring Walking and Biking Improvements
Work Plan Reference: ETC 2025 Work Plan Item 3
Recommendation
Council direction for staff to write an ordinance with language that accomplishes the following
and adopted no later than December 31, 2026.
1. Require inclusion of all infrastructure recommended in Edina’s adopted Pedestrian and
Bicycle Master Plan (2018) per the proposed pedestrian and bicycle networks.
2. Modify the adopted bicycle network using professional judgement and current industry
best practices to upgrade proposed bicycle infrastructure off-street or on-street and
physically protected.
3. Add new pedestrian or bicycle connections in addition to the master plan’s pedestrian
and bicycle networks using professional judgement on a case by case basis.
Background
The City of Edina has a growing network of infrastructure for walking, rolling, and biking that
supports a variety of the city’s adopted planning efforts including, but not limited to, the
Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan (2018), Climate Action Plan (2021), and Comprehensive
Plan (2018).
Such improvements for people of all ages and abilities to walk, roll, and bike in their community
is also broadly supported by Edina residents. This is illustrated in two key ways that represent
the voices of residents.:
1. The 2025 Quality of Life Survey results include several questions that demonstrate
strong support for walking and biking infrastructure including, but not limited to, the
nearly 70% of residents that support reducing transportation emissions by building
sidewalks, bike lanes, etc. A call to action is demonstrated by the minor reduction since
2021 in residents that believe the ease of walking and biking in Edina is excellent or
good.
2. An increasing number of pedestrian safety requests submitted to the city’s traffic safety
request system. It is now the number one request representing nearly a quarter of all
submittals. Traffic calming requests have also been increasing which pedestrian and
bicycle improvements can support.
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Though there is widespread support for such infrastructure, individual property owners have
reduced the city’s ability in building out the planned walking and biking network within public
right-of-way. The public right-of-way is defined by the city as: “The City’s easement allows City
staff to monitor and manage the ROW, ensure safe vehicle and pedestrian travel, and use the
right-of-way for snow storage and public infrastructure.” Using the public right-of-way to improve
the lives of all Edina residents is critically important. At times, such control to improve the
broader public good is hindered by a very small number of voices.
To provide a balance to this ongoing conversation, remove emotion from projects that will last a
century, and allow staff to effectively implement Edina’s adopted planning documents and
achieve their goals, we believe that an ordinance is needed.
Nationwide Research & Applicable Examples
Research of nationwide examples was completed both specifically for pedestrian and bicycle
infrastructure, as well as other potential precedents for infrastructure to further the broader
public good.
Cambridge, MA & Somerville, MA - Ordinances Requiring Bike
Infrastructure
In 2019, Cambridge, MA, passed the Cycling Safety Ordinance, becoming the first city in the
country to mandate the inclusion of separated bike lanes whenever streets are rebuilt if such
lanes are part of the city’s bicycle master plan. In 2024, Somerville, MA passed the Safe Streets
Ordinance, an ordinance that largely mirrors Cambridge’s with additional language requiring
other physical improvements such as sidewalk, traffic calming, etc., to implement the city’s
Vision Zero Action Plan and comply with ADA requirements. Both plans require the inclusion of
bicycle infrastructure within any street project that has such infrastructure identified by the city’s
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adopted plans. Due to Cambridge’s ordinance, the city is on track to have built 25 miles of
bicycle infrastructure by the November 2026 deadline. As of 2024, the city had about 69 miles of
streets with bike infrastructure which represents nearly 40 percent of the city’s 180 miles of
roadways under their jurisdiction (this would equate to about 88 miles of Edina’s 230 miles of
city-owned streets).
Greensboro, NC - Ordinance Requiring Sidewalk
The Greensboro Land Development Ordinance, Section 30-9-10.2 Required Locations,
mandates sidewalk construction in various scenarios:
● Sidewalks are required along both sides of new and existing major and minor
thoroughfare streets.
● Sidewalks are required along both sides of all new and existing streets in Traditional
Neighborhood Developments.
● Sidewalks are required along at least one side of new and existing collector streets and
local streets, with conditions that may require sidewalks on both sides in some cases.
● Exemptions may exist for certain types of streets like short cul-de-sacs or those in
industrial areas, subject to review by the Transportation Director.
Los Angeles, CA - Ordinance Requiring Walking, Biking, and
Transit Improvements
Measure HLA, the Healthy Streets L.A. initiative, became law in 2025 and requires that, during
any street repaving, the city implement bus, bike, and walk improvements approved in the city's
Mobility Plan 2035. The plan includes networks of new bus lanes, bicycle lanes, and pedestrian
improvements. It was approved in 2024 by two-thirds of city voters and was created in response
to a lack of progress in implementing Los Angeles' 2015 street safety plan and high rates of
traffic fatalities, especially for pedestrians and cyclists. The measure mandates the city to
redesign hundreds of miles of streets to make them safer for pedestrians and cyclists by
including mandatory features like sidewalk and bike lanes during all street improvements.
Seattle, WA - Transportation Levy Funding Maintenance and
Modernization of City Transportation Infrastructure
The 2024 Transportation Levy approved by voters will provide $1.55 billion over 8 years to build
sidewalks, pave streets, repair bridges, and improve transit connections. The levy funding
focuses on 11 program areas including: school and neighborhood safety, transit corridors and
connections, pedestrian safety, bicyclist safety, climate and resiliency, and more. The passage
of the levy creates both the funding mechanism and a mandate from residents to implement
transportation improvements with intentionality and transparency.
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Minneapolis, MN - Ordinance Protecting/Prioritizing Tree Canopy
Policy 14 of Minneapolis 2040, the city’s Comprehensive Plan, focuses on tree canopy and
urban forest throughout Minneapolis. This policy is supported through the Tree Preservation
Ordinance, which is designed to:
- protect trees during and after construction
- replace lost/diseased trees
- Utilize public property including boulevards to promote urban tree canopy
- foster opportunities for tree canopy on privately owned property
The combination of the comprehensive plan with a specific ordinance supports implementation.
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EdinaMN.gov
Transportation Commission Report:
City Policies/Ordinances Requiring
Walking and Biking Improvements
March 3, 2026
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Transportation Commission Initiative
•Commission reviewed how other cities use policies/ordinances to require
walking/biking infrastructure as part of reconstruction/rehabilitation
projects
•Example cities include Minneapolis; Greensboro, NC; Los Angeles, CA;
Seattle, WA
•Commission recommends:
•Requiring inclusion of all infrastructure recommended in PBMP
•Modify adopted bicycle network to update proposed bicycle infrastructure
to off-street or on-street protected
•Add new pedestrian or bicycle connections in addition to PBMP networks
based on professional judgement on case-by-case basis
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Strategic Objectives
•Commission recommendation supports:
•Comprehensive Plan
•Improving mobility, maximizing safety, reducing dependence on single-occupant
vehicles
•Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
•Increasing the number of residents, workers and visitors who walk or bike for
transportation, health, fitness, and recreation
•Living Streets Plan
•Providing access and mobility for all modes of transportation
•Climate Action Plan
•Encouraging use of alternative modes of transportation
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PBMP Implementation
•Roadway reconstruction projects, funded by PACS
•In recent years, some facilities were not approved by Council:
•Proposed sidewalks in Prospect Knolls A/C/D reconstruction (2026)
•Proposed shared-use path in Concord B/C reconstruction (2024)
•Proposed shared-use path on W 58th St reconstruction (2020)
•Stand-alone CIP projects
•Roadway rehabilitation projects (bituminous overlays)
•Bicycle facilities only through roadway reallocation
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PBMP Implementation
•Instances where Plan recommendations cannot be implemented due to
limited right-of-way or significant property impacts
•Alternative improvements are considered to achieve goals
•Current process allows greater flexibility
•Instances where staff recommends additional facilities beyond the Plan’s
recommendations:
•New sidewalks in Prospect Knolls A/C/D reconstruction (2026)
•New shared-use path in Presidents A/B reconstruction (2025)
•New sidewalks in Morningside C reconstruction (2023)
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Changes to Proposed Bicycle Facilities
•Commission’s second recommendation addresses the fact that most
bicycle facilities recommended by Plan are on-street without physical
protection (bollards, planters or concrete walls)
•Offers the highest level of traffic separation and user comfort
•Invites greater use of bicycling by a wider range of the population
•City has implemented buffered bike lanes in various locations since 2021;
not yet implemented protected bike lanes
•Proposed bicycle facilities were developed with community feedback
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Staff Recommendation
•Do not recommend adopting an ordinance
•Current process provides the City with sufficient flexibility
•Staff will continue to recommend additional facilities on case-by-case basis
•Recommend including additional community engagement around
proposed pedestrian and bicycle facilities as part of the 2028
Comprehensive Plan development process
•Allow staff to evaluate how the community’s needs have changed since 2018
•Collect feedback on proposed network and facility types
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Item Report
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 9.3 Department: Public Works
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Title: Transportation Commission Report: City Code Sec. 26-282 Regarding Electric-Assisted
Bicycles
Action Requested:
Direct staff to draft an ordinance repealing the ban on electric-assisted bicycles on public sidewalks.
Information/Background:
On March 18, 2025, Engineering staff presented an ordinance to City Council amending City Code
Chapters 24 and 26 related to electric-assisted bicycles. In addition to defining electric-assisted
bicycles consistent with state statute, the ordinance required operators and riders under the age of 18
to wear a helmet or other protective headgear and clarified that electric-assist bicycles were
permitted on sidewalks, bikeways and shared-use paths within the City. In response to community
concerns about user safety, City Council directed staff to revise the ordinance to restrict electric-
assisted bicycles from public sidewalks. The revised ordinance (2025-04) was adopted by City
Council on April 16, 2025. Following adoption, the City commenced a community-wide education
campaign which included public service announcements, social media posts, flyers, and sidewalk
stickers.
As the Transportation Commission did not have an opportunity to comment on the updated
ordinance, they requested a mid-year work plan modification to “review and recommend possible
changes to Edina City Code Sec. 26-282 Operation of Bicycles.” This modification was approved on
May 6, 2025 and the Commission approved a final report on November 20, 2025. The Commission
provided the following recommendations:
1. Amend Sec. 26-282 to delete the sentence “no person may operate an electric-assisted
bicycles, as defined in this Chapter, on a sidewalk.”
2. Reaffirm and promote the safety provisions already contained in Sec. 26-283 governing
bicycles operations on sidewalks
3. Direct staff to update public materials (website, signage, and education programs) to clearly
communicate these safety requirements and expectations for responsible e-bike use.
4. Consider implementing a one-year pilot period allowing e-bike use on sidewalks citywide, with
a follow-up safety and compliance evaluation presented to City Council in 2026.
See the attached report for the Commission’s full findings.
In 2025, the Police Department received 94 complaints related to electric-assisted bicycles. The
majority of complaints resulted in a verbal warning to the rider; only three citations were issued. The
Police Department supports repealing the ban provided that the City continues to educate the
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community on existing rules for operating bicycles codified in Sec. 26-283. These include requirements
that a bicyclist shall:
1. Ride at a speed no greater than is reasonable and prudent under the circumstances, and in no
event at a speed greater than 10 miles per hour.
2. Slow to a walking pace when pedestrians are present.
3. Slow to a walking pace upon approach to and when crossing a driveway or intersection; enter
driveway or intersection when clear of traffic.
4. Not ride on sidewalk where the entrance or exit of a building abuts the sidewalk.
5. Not ride on sidewalks where posted.
Staff supports repealing the electric-assisted bicycle ban on public sidewalks. As the Commission
notes, “the current restriction unintentionally creates safety risks by forcing riders onto streets without
protected facilities.” For many areas of Edina, sidewalks provide the safest option for bicyclists. By
restricting their use on sidewalks, the City may also be inadvertently discouraging electric-assisted
bicycle adoption. Staff recommends drafting an ordinance for City Council’s consideration and
continuing to educate the public on the City’s rules for operating bicycles.
Resources/Financial Impacts:
No fiscal or capacity impact.
Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars:
The Commission’s recommendations supports goals in the Transportation Chapter of the
Comprehensive Plan related to improving mobility, maximizing safety, and reducing dependence on
single-occupant vehicles. The recommendation also supports the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
goal to “increase the number of Edina residents, workers and visitors who walk or bike for
transportation, health, fitness and recreation in the city.” It supports Living Streets Plan principles
related to meeting the needs of “the most vulnerable users such as pedestrians, cyclists, children,
seniors and the disabled” and providing “access and mobility for all modes of transportation which
enhancing safety and convenience for all users.” Finally, the recommendation supports the City’s
Climate Action Plan by encouraging the use of alternative modes of transportation.
Livable City
Values Impact:
Equity This recommendation seeks to prioritize the needs of the most
vulnerable road users, including pedestrians and cyclists.
Sustainability
This recommendation seeks to encourage further adoption of electric-
assisted bicycles within the community, which supports long-term
transportation and climate action goals.
Supporting Documentation:
Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL)
and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data
request (URL).
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1. Transportation Commission Report: Amend City Code Sec. 26-282
2. Staff Presentation
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City of Edina – Transportation Commission
To: Edina City Council
From: Edina Transportation Commission
Date: October 6, 2025
Subject: Recommendation to Amend Edina City Code Sec. 26-282 to Support Safe, Responsible
E-Bike Use
Work Plan Reference: ETC 2025 Work Plan Item 5
Executive Summary
The Edina Transportation Commission (ETC) recommends revising Edina City Code Sec. 26-282 to
remove the prohibition against operating electric-assisted bicycles (e-bikes) on sidewalks. The current
restriction unintentionally creates safety risks by forcing riders onto streets without protected facilities
and is inconsistent with the approach taken by neighboring cities. The ETC further recommends
reinforcing and publicizing existing safety standards for sidewalk riding already codified in Sec. 26-283,
ensuring that pedestrians maintain the right-of-way and that riders operate responsibly and at low
speed.
Background
At its May 6, 2025 meeting, City Council approved by consent an amendment to Edina City Code Sec.
26-282 adding the following sentence: 'No person may operate an electric-assisted bicycle, as defined
in this Chapter, on a sidewalk.' This language applies broadly to all classes of e-bikes and all locations
within the city, regardless of rider behavior, surrounding land use, or the availability of safe bike
infrastructure.
Situation Summary
The ETC believes this prohibition unintentionally increases safety risks for both cyclists and drivers by
forcing riders—particularly youth, seniors, and less experienced e-bike users—onto busy streets that
lack protected or connected bike lanes.
Edina’s current biking network is incomplete and lacks continuous protected routes connecting key
destinations. Until substantial improvements are made, sidewalks remain the only safe refuge for slower
or cautious riders in many parts of the city. Restricting sidewalk access also discourages e-bike adoption
—a key strategy supporting Edina’s Climate Action Plan and Vision Edina goals for sustainable, low-
carbon mobility. Neighboring communities including Bloomington, Eden Prairie, and Minneapolis permit e-
bikes on sidewalks with safety limitations, offering regional consistency for riders who travel across
municipal boundaries.
It is also important to note that concerns about pedestrian safety from bikes or e-bikes on sidewalks are
not supported by data. According to state records, the last known fatal incident involving a pedestrian
struck by a bicyclist in Minnesota occurred in 1972—more than 50 years ago. In contrast, 41 people
have been killed by cars while biking in Minnesota in the most recent five-year period where data is
readily available (2018–2022). This data underscores that the far greater public safety risk comes from
vehicle interactions, not from bicycles or e-bikes sharing space with pedestrians at low speeds.
Recommendations
1 Amend Edina City Code Sec. 26-282 to delete the sentence: 'No person may operate an
electric-assisted bicycle, as defined in this Chapter, on a sidewalk.'
2 Reaffirm and promote the safety provisions already contained in Sec. 26-283 governing bicycle
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operation on sidewalks, emphasizing pedestrian right-of-way, reasonable speed (not exceeding 10
mph), slowing to walking pace near pedestrians, driveways, and intersections, and avoiding
sidewalks adjacent to building entrances or where posted restrictions apply.
Electric-assisted bike riders can be held by law enforcement to the same safety standards as
conventional bike riders, including the caveat that pedestrians on sidewalks have the right of way.
3 Direct staff to update public materials (website, signage, and education programs) to clearly
communicate these safety requirements and expectations for responsible e-bike use.
4 Consider implementing a one-year pilot period allowing e-bike use on sidewalks citywide, with a
follow-up safety and compliance evaluation presented to City Council in 2026.
Conclusion
Allowing responsible e-bike use on sidewalks—within clear, enforceable safety limits—will enhance
safety for both cyclists and motorists, support Edina’s climate and mobility goals, and align Edina’s
policies with those of neighboring communities for a consistent regional approach. The ETC
respectfully requests City Council’s consideration and approval of this recommendation.
Thank you
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EdinaMN.gov
Transportation Commission Report:
City Code Sec. 26-282 Regarding
Electric-Assisted Bicycles
March 3, 2026
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Background
•Engineering staff presented draft ordinance March 2025 to address
electric-assisted bicycles (e-bikes)
•Updated definitions
•Clarified permissible use on sidewalks, bikeways, shared-use paths
•Required users under 18 to wear helmets/protective headgear
•Council directed staff to revise ordinance to ban e-bikes from public
sidewalks
•Ordinance 2025-04 was adopted April 2025
•Engineering, Police, Communications commenced a community education
campaign
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Transportation Commission Initiative
•Requested mid-year modification in May 2025 to respond to ordinance
•Approved final report in November 2025
•Recommendations:
•Amend Sec. 26-282 to delete the sentence “no person may operate an
electric-assisted bicycle, as defined in this Chapter, on a sidewalk.”
•Reaffirm and promote the safety provisions already contained in City Code
•Direct staff to update public materials to clearly communicate the safety
requirements and expectations for responsible e-bike use
•Consider implementing a one-year pilot period with a safety and compliance
evaluation presented to Council in 2026
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Strategic Objectives
•Commission recommendation supports:
•Comprehensive Plan
•Improving mobility, maximizing safety, reducing dependence on single-occupant
vehicles
•Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
•Increasing the number of residents, workers and visitors who walk or bike for
transportation, health, fitness, and recreation
•Living Streets Plan
•Meeting the needs of the most vulnerable road users
•Providing access and mobility for all modes of transportation
•Climate Action Plan
•Encouraging use of alternative modes of transportation
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Police Department Feedback
•94 e-bike complaints received in 2025•Majority resulted in verbal warning•Three citations issued
•Support repealing ban,continuing to educate community on existingregulations:•Ride at a speed no greater than is reasonable and prudent under the circumstances, and in no event greater than 10 miles per hour•Slow to a walking pace when pedestrians are present•Slow to a walking pace upon approach to and when crossing a driveway or intersection•Not ride on sidewalk where the entrance or exit of a building abuts the sidewalk•Not ride on sidewalks where posted
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Staff Recommendation
•Current restriction “unintentionally creates a safety risk by forcing riders
onto streets without protected facilities”
•Many areas of Edina lack adequate bicycle facilities
•City may be inadvertently discouraging electric-assisted bicycle adoption
•Recommend drafting an ordinance for City Council’s consideration to
repeal the electric-assisted bicycle ban on public sidewalks and continuing
to educate the public on the City’s rules for operating bicycles
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Item Report
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 9.4 Department: Finance
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Pa Thao, Finance Director
Item Title: Ordinance 2026-06: Amending Chapter 2 of the City Code Setting 4th Tier for Residential
Water Use
Action Requested:
Approve Ordinance 2026-6, Amending City Code Chapter 2, Section 2-724, Schedule A, setting 4th tier
for residential water use, grant first reading, waive second reading and approve summary publication.
Information/Background:
At the November 2025 work session, council requested to add a 4th residential tier, Ehlers received the
prior consumption analysis and revenue forecasts to provide a recommendation for the proposed tier
break and corresponding pricing based on the 2025 Utility Rate Study.
Resources/Financial Impacts:
Utility Funds
Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars:
Strong Foundation Reliable Service Livable City
Values Impact:
Engagement
The Utility Rate Study can help residents understand how utility services
are funded and maintained. This transparent approach builds trust,
strengthens relationships, and helps every resident feel connected to
the shared responsibility of sustaining essential City services.
Equity
In general, keeping on pace with this study update every three years is
important to the performance of utility rates and monitoring possible
changes of disproportionate impact on different groups of utility
customers. Revenues are considered capital intensive, so it is important
to understand how any changes to capital planning directly impact
specific customers/neighborhoods and their level of service, quality of
life and/or flood risk.
Stewardship
The Utility Rate Study will ensure that revenues continue to cover the
cost of repairing and adding long-lasting water infrastructure to provide
water to residents. The tiered rates also encourage people to use water
responsibly, and if they choose to continue high usage, the study’s
increased tiered rates will provide additional revenue for water
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infrastructure improvements all over the City.
Sustainability
Clean water is a valued community resource. Tiered water utility rates
are currently structured to promote water conservation and should
continue to incentivize conservation strategies, with the largest
consumers paying a higher rate for their consumption. Climate change
is increasing Edina’s flood risk, and the city will need to continue to invest
in innovative technologies, like adaptive level controls, to reduce
localized flooding risks. Increasing stormwater utility revenue will allow
the City to continue to make these critical climate-adaptive
investments.
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1. 4th Tier Memo from Ehler's (Board Portal)
2. URS 4th Tier Residential Presentation
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Ordinance 2026-06: Amending Chapter 2 of the City Code
Setting 4th Tier for Residential Water Use
The City of Edina Ordains:
Section 1. The following described fees of Schedule A to Code Section 2-724 are amended to read as
follows:
Chapter
and Section
Purpose of
Fee/Charge
2026 Fee Proposed Tier 4 Amendment -
2026 Fee
Chapter 28
28-43(b) Water Service:
$2.81 up to 12,000 gallons $2.81 up to 12,000 gallons
$4.27 12,001 to 24,000 gallons $4.27 12,001 to 24,000 gallons
$7.06 Over 24,000 gallons $7.06 24,001 to 72,000 gallons
1. Per 1,000 gallons for
areas of city, except
in the Morningside
area
$8.75 Over 72,000 gallons
Section 2. The effective date of Section 1 of this Ordinance shall be May 1, 2026.
Passed by the City Council of Edina on March 3, 2026.
First Reading: March 3, 2026
Second Reading: Waived
Published: March 12, 2026
Summary for Publication:
Effective May 1, 2026, Tiers 1 (0–12,000 gallons) and 2 (12,001–24,000 gallons) would remain unchanged.
Tier 3 is restructured to apply to usage from 24,001 to 72,000 gallons. A new Tier 4 would apply to all
consumption exceeding 72,000 gallons at $8.72 per 1,000 gallons.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Pa Thao, Finance Director
FROM: Nick Anhut and Megan Sandell
DATE: January 21, 2026
SUBJECT: 2025 Utility Rate Study – 4th Tier for Residential Usage
City staff and Ehlers presented preliminary findings from the 2025 Utility Rate Study to the City Council during
work sessions held during 2025 on October 7th, November 12th and December 2nd. At these sessions, Ehlers
reviewed the financial condition and projected capital funding needs of each utility enterprise fund and
gathered Council feedback on potential rate adjustments for the upcoming 2026 fiscal year. The sessions
reviewed historical financial and usage data and also included comparisons to peer communities and the
elements of their utility rate structures. At the final work session in December, the Council acknowledged
moving ahead to implement the study’s rate recommendations for 2026 with the added request that Ehlers
develop a recommendation for establishing a fourth tier within the residential water user class intended to more
effectively price levels of usage deemed excessive as well as enhance water conservation efforts. This
memorandum summarizes our recommendation.
Background
For many years, the city has used a tiered water rate structure within each water customer classification. The
tiers are designed to impose a higher per unit charge on water use that exceeds designated levels within a
billing period. This rate structure is intended to tie a larger proportion of system costs to water use that places
demands on utility system operation and infrastructure. The tiered rate structure attempts to balance policy
objectives of obtaining sufficient cost-recovery to fund operations and on-going capital rehabilitation and
improvements, while also sending price signals to promote more efficient system use and provide a financial
incentive to consider water conservation.
Periodically, the City engages in a study of the projected costs and revenues associated with its utilities to re-
evaluate and adjust the rate structure to meet future financial needs. Following a 2022 study, the city decided
to tighten its tier breaks to allocate a higher degree of system capacity costs onto moderate and high levels of
consumption. The lowest residential tier threshold was adjusted to better align with general expectations for
year-round essential “indoor” residential water consumption, with the middle- and upper-tiers set at levels
corresponding to expected non-essential uses like “outdoor” irrigation and others. The effort also led to adding
a second tier for Irrigation-only accounts to align with the residential tier structure, as well as standing up a
third tier within the Commercial classification.
The tier restructuring took effect in 2023. Analysis of the 2023 water consumption data confirmed that total
usage revenues from each customer class are aligned with each class’s share of system use, even with the
newly revised tiers. However, significant amounts of residential use during the measured summer and fall
billing periods exceeded the highest tier break, suggesting the adopted tier structure may not be providing an
effective price differential to curb excessive use during these periods. Adding a 4th tier is intended to
strengthen conservation incentives by clearly signaling that higher water use results in higher costs.
Recommendation
To facilitate the Council’s request to add a fourth residential tier, Ehlers reviewed the prior consumption
analysis and revenue forecasts to provide a recommendation for the proposed tier break and corresponding
pricing. This recommendation builds upon the adopted 2026 water fee schedules. Under this framework, Tiers
1 (0–12,000 gallons) and 2 (12,001–24,000 gallons) would remain unchanged, while Tier 3 would be
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restructured to apply to usage from 24,001 to 72,000 gallons. A new Tier 4 would apply to all consumption
exceeding 72,000 gallons, targeting discretionary and exceptionally high-water consumption. Reviewing the
City’s 2023 water consumption data, this 4th tier would have impacted 8% of residential accounts and applied
to 12% of total residential use. Seasonally, the 4th tier pricing would have applied to 17% of Summer and 11%
of Fall residential use, while pertaining to less than 2% of use within the Winter and Spring quarters.
Water usage rates adopted for the City’s 2026 fee schedule for Tiers 1 through 3 would not change under this
recommendation. Ehlers’ recommended rate for Tier 4 is $8.75 per 1,000 gallons, a 25% premium above the
adopted Tier 3 rate to address higher marginal costs associated with capacity demands while furthering the
City’s conservation and long-term system sustainability goals. The impact of this change on water fund
revenue would be an increase of $206,077, or 1.7%, from the revenue levels forecasted within the 2025 Utility
Rate Study.
Revenue Impact of Proposed Amendment
Summary
Ehlers’ Tier 4 recommendation is intended to not disrupt the adopted water rate study and long-term funding
strategy so that it can readily implemented to take effect ahead of the primary 2026 watering season. The
recommendation leaves in place the existing Tier 1 and Tier 2 thresholds, refines Tier 3, and introduces a new
Tier 4 to better address high-volume residential water use. The impact of the amendment will not be revenue
neutral in the short-term, adding funding capacity that can offset future debt needs and/or reduce future rate
increases. While this framework provides an initial approach, Ehlers recommends further analysis as part of the
City’s next Capital Improvement Planning (CIP) cycle. An updated study can evaluate more recent customer
usage data and measure revenue impacts to better align the pricing structure in concert with the City’s policy
objectives and long-term funding strategy for the water enterprise.
Please contact either of us at 651-697-8500 with any questions.
2026 RESIDENTIAL USAGE CHARGES Rate
Forecast Usage
(1,000's)
2025 URS Study -
Projected Revenue
Tier 1 0 to 12,000 2.80$ 502,804 1,407,851$
Tier 2 12,001 to 24,000 4.25$ 260,129 1,105,548$
Tier 3 Over 24,000 7.00$ 421,796 2,952,575$
- -
Residential Totals:1,184,729 5,465,974$
Total Water Fund Revenues:11,886,260$
PROPOSED TIER 4 AMENDMENT Rate
Forecast Usage
(1,000's)
Amendment -
Revised Revenue
Tier 1 - to 12,000 0 2.80$ 502,804 1,407,851$
Tier 2 12,001 to 24,000 0 4.25$ 260,129 1,105,548$
Tier 3 24,001 to 72,000 0 7.00$ 304,038 2,128,265$
Tier 4 Over 72,000 8.75$ 117,758 1,030,387$
Residential Totals:1,184,729 5,672,051$
Revised Total Water Fund Revenues:12,092,337$
Impact to 2025 Study's Revenue Forecast:206,077$
1.7%
Current Tiers (Gallons)
Proposed Tiers (Gallons)
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Water Utility: Adding 4th Tier to Residential Rates
March 3, 2026
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4th Residential Tier -Background
•Edina charges for water use based on a tiered rate structure
•Price per 1,000 gallons increase for use above set thresholds
•Excess use places added demands on system capacity and replacement costs
•Tier structure intended to provide price incentive to conserve water use
•City engaged in a Utility Rate Study in 2025
•10-year financial projection to inform future water, sanitary sewer and
stormwater utility rates
•Review of consumption patterns suggest significant residential use occurring
well above the city’s highest existing tier break
•Council adopted study’s recommended rates for existing structure
•However, requested additional analysis to implement a new 4th Residential Tier
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Adopted 2026 Water Rates
•As Adopted December 16, 2025
•Highest tier applies to use above 24,000 gallons per quarter
•New Recommendation:•Add 4th Tier applying to Residential usage above 72,000 gallons
•Approximately 10% of residential use; predominantly in Summer and Fall heavy watering seasons
•Tier 3 rate remains between 24,000 and 72,000 gallons•New Tier 4 rate set at $8.75 per 1,000 gallons
•$1.69 (24%) premium above existing 3rd tier rate
•Context -MN DNR reports average MN resident uses approximately 4,750 gallons quarterly for indoor needs•Equates to:
•10,925 for average Edina household size (2.3 persons)
•19,000 for 4-person household
Rate per
1,000 Gallons
Residential
Tier 1 (0-12,000 gallons)2.81
Tier 2 (12,000-24,000 gallons)4.27
Tier 3 (over 24,000 gallons)7.06
Commercial
Tier 1 (0-50,000 gallons)2.81
Tier 2 (50,000-200,000 gallons)3.50
Tier 3 (over 200,000 gallons)4.37
Multi Family
All use 4.20
Irrigation
Tier 1 (0-12,000 gallons)4.27
Tier 2 (over 12,000 gallons)7.06
2026 Adopted Usage Rates
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4th Residential Tier -Impact
•Additional tier proposed to take effect May 1st
•Change is expected to increase annual water fund revenue in comparison
to the adopted Rate Study’s forecast
•Increase forecast by $206,077 (1.7% increase on $11.9 million)
•Actual revenue will depend on rainfall and other seasonal influences
•New revenue will allow City to reduce its future debt amounts and help
lessen magnitude of future rate increases
•Plan to gather data on actual use impact as part of an updated study to
inform the Council’s future rate-setting for 2027 and beyond
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Item Report
March 3, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 9.5 Department: Public Works
Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director, Cary
Teague, Community Development Director
Item Title: An Ordinance Amending Tree Protection
Action Requested:
Adopt Ordinance 2026-04 regarding tree protection and approve summary publication.
Information/Background:
The purpose of this ordinance is to protect trees and to identify the requirements for replacement
when trees are removed due to development. The City Council has continued to review the ordinance
at various points since initial adoption on January 1, 2023. The most recent feedback occurred at the
September 2, 2025 Council Work Session, which also included comments from the Energy and
Environment Commission (EEC) gathered at the July 10, 2025, and August 14, 2025 regular EEC
meetings.
City staff, in coordination with the City’s Legal Counsel, drafted changes to the ordinance that reflect
technical, legal and operational improvements to the ordinance. Currently, Edina City Code Chapter
10-82 holds the residential Tree Protection Ordinance, which is applied on all construction work on
residential properties zoned R-1 and R-2. The Amendments would move the Tree Protection Ordinance
in City Code Chapter 10 (Building and Building Regulations) to City Code Chapter 30 (Vegetation). This
new amended ordinance will now apply to all zoning districts in Edina, including commercial.
To remediate common issues presented during the feedback process, the following changes are
proposed for adoption:
1. Repealing Chapter 10 - Buildings and Building Regulations and Amending Chapter 30 -
Vegetation to reflect all tree protection requirements.
2. Effective for all zoning districts.
3. Definitions for common understanding for both the city and permit holder,
including measurement techniques, definitions for built lots, ISA Certified Arborist, tree
protection, and Certified Professional.
4. Replanting requirements allow for up to 20% of replacements to be made up of different tree
types, allowing for both conifers and deciduous trees to be combined for total replanting
requirements.
5. Exemption for replanting requirements on built lots, including situations where existing trees
pose damage to foundations, sidewalks, and driveways as confirmed by a certified
professional or the City Engineer.
6. Creation of a venue for off-site planting mitigation if permit holder cannot complete plantings
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on site.
For ease of tracking a comparison document has been created commenting on proposed changes to
the protection ordinance.
Follow Up From February 17, 2026 Meeting
The City Council conducted the first reading of the ordinance at the February 17, 2026 regular meeting.
During review of the ordinance, feedback was requested on certain segments of how the ordinance
applies and what the text does and does not allow.
• Application to all tree removals, not just those that require a permit. The current and
proposed language regulates protected and heritage tree removal as part of a permit
application for a grading, demolition, building permit for a new principal or accessory structure,
including a garage, deck, or pool or for an addition to an existing principal or accessory
structure, or a subdivision request. Typically, these activities are the most impactful on the tree
canopy throughout the city. Other tree removals outside development and redevelopment
activity are typically due to disease, invasive, weather damage or hazardous tree impacts.
Currently, it does not appear that there is an issue with tree loss outside building activity.
Therefore, staff does not recommend requiring a permit for tree removal outside an existing
permit process. If the City Council did desire that, staff would recommend receiving direction to
conduct a review of the technical, legal and operational impact on that level of tree protection.
• Education and awareness. To increase public knowledge of tree protection related to building
development, staff will research the ability to make public data readily available to the
community. While there are certain limits on what data can be posted, in the interim, staff will
develop an annual report on the tree protection ordinance for presentation.
• Review process. To avoid confusion and ensure treatment of all projects is done equitably, the
current and proposed tree protection ordinance does not have language that authorizes staff
to create an appeal process. Staff and legal counsel amended the ordinance to account for
situations that could have prompted an appeal to the tree protection ordinance. This includes:
provisions for the allowance of mitigation efforts for unbuilt lots around proposed building
pads, decks or patios, as well as driveways, sidewalks or other infrastructure improvements;
allowing for mitigation for existing foundations, sidewalks and driveways, along with active
easements or future easements; and addressing the concern of over planting on a specific
property by creating off-site planting mitigation for the permit applicant.
• Off-site planting notification. If approved, staff will create a process to support permit
applicants to identify property owners who are interested in having a tree planted on their
property. This notification could include neighborhood informational letters required of certain
building permit types.
Resources/Financial Impacts:
No fiscal impact.
Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars:
The Tree Protection Ordinance supports both the Comprehensive Plan and Climate Action Plan.
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Strong Foundation Reliable Service Livable City Better Together
Values Impact:
Engagement The Energy & Environment Commission has been engaged in the tree
protection ordinance discussion since 2022.
Sustainability This ordinance supports Edina’s Climate Action Plan’s goals to protect
Edina’s tree canopy and increase environmental resiliency.
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1. Comparison of proposed to existing changes to Tree Protection Ordinance
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COMPARISON OF PROPOSED TO EXISTING TREE ORDINANCE
PROPOSED ORDINANCE COMMENTS
Section 1. Chapter 10 [Buildings and
Building Regulations], Article III [Building
Code], Division 3 [Tree Protection] of the
Edina City Code is hereby repealed in its
entirety
The existing ordinance is repealed in its entirety,
but see new Section 30-213, which deals with
handling of existing funds held by city.
Section 2. Chapter 30 [Vegetation],
Articles I [In General] and II [Permit] of the
Edina City Code are hereby repealed in their
entirety.
Existing provisions related to tree permits, which
have not been enforced historically, are repealed.
Section 3. Chapter 30 [Vegetation],
Article IV [Shade Tree Diseases], Division 2
[Abatement of Nuisances regarding Trees] is
amended by adding the following:
Secs. 30-203 to 30-204 Reserved.
Adds reserved sections so that new tree
protection ordinance begins with section 30-205.
Section 3. Chapter 30 [Vegetation] of
the Edina City Code is hereby amended by
adding a new Article V Tree Protection, as
follows:
ARTICLE V. TREE PROTECTION
DIVISION 1. TREE PROTECTION
The new tree protection ordinance is placed in a
new Article V.
Sec. 30-205. Purpose.
Edina is fortunate to have a robust
inventory of mature trees that form an
integral part of the unique character and
history of the city, and that contribute to
the long-term aesthetic, environmental,
and economic well-being of the city. The
goal of this section is to preserve Edina's
high valued trees, while allowing
reasonable development to take place
and not interfere with how existing
property owners use their property. The
purposes of the ordinance are to:
(1) Preserve and grow Edina's tree
canopy cover by protecting
mature trees throughout the city.
(2) Protect and enhance property
values by conserving and adding to
the distinctive and unique
This is substantially the same as existing Section
10-82(1).
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aesthetic character of Edina's tree
population.
(3) Protect and enhance the
distinctive environmental
character of Edina's
neighborhoods.
(4) Improve the quality of life for all,
including city residents, visitors
and wildlife.
(5) Protect the environment by the
filtering of air and soil pollutants,
increasing oxygen levels and
reducing CO2; preventing and
reducing erosion and stormwater
by stabilizing soils; decreasing
wind speeds; reducing noise
pollution; and decreasing the
urban heat island effect.
(6) Protect and maintain healthy trees
in the development and building
permit processes as set forth
herein; and prevent tree loss by
eliminating or reducing compacted
fill and excavation near tree roots.
Sec. 30-206. Applicability.
Except as otherwise provided in this section,
this Article V applies to all public or private
property in the city. This article does not
apply to city parkland, which follows tree
protection guidelines outlined in Edina's
Comprehensive Plan and City Park System
Plan.
This is a new section. It modifies the opening
paragraph of existing Section 10-82 by applying
the ordinance to all property in the city, not just
to R-1 and R-2 properties. It retains the
exception for city parkland.
Sec. 30-207. Definitions.
When used in this Article V, the following
words, terms and phrases shall have the
meanings set forth below:
Applicant. The person or entity who
submits the related application.
Built Lot. Any lot that is not an unbuilt
lot.
New definitions have been added. Changes to
definitions in the existing Section 10-82(2) are
noted below:
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Certified professional. An architect,
engineer, landscape architect, or
geoscience professional who holds a
current and valid license or certification
as listed on the Architecture, Engineering,
Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture,
Geoscience and Interior Design
(AELSLAGID) registry.
Critical root zone. The minimum area
around a tree that must be left
undisturbed, represented as a circle in
which the tree is the center. The radius
of the critical root zone is calculated by
measuring the tree's diameter at breast
height, whether the tree is deciduous or
coniferous, and multiplying by one and
one-half feet. For example, if a tree's dbh
is ten inches, the radius of the critical
root zone is 15 feet (10 × 1.5 = 15 ft).
Diameter at breast height (dbh). The
diameter of a tree, measured at a height
that is four and one-half feet above the
base of the tree.
Final inspection. The final inspection
required prior to closure of any of the
related applications identified in section
30-208, subdivision (1)(a), (b), or (c) or,
of a related application that issued
subsequent to a subdivision approval as
referenced in section 30-208, subdivision
(5)(c).
Heritage tree. Any protected tree that
meets one of the following:
(1) A deciduous tree that is 30
inches dbh or greater; or
(2) A coniferous tree that is
30 feet in height or greater
ISA certified arborist. An arborist who
holds a current and valid license with the
No substantive change.
No substantive change
No substantive change.
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International Society of Arboriculture
(ISA).
Protected tree: Any tree, other than a
removable tree, that is structurally sound
and healthy, and that meets one of the
following:
(1) A deciduous tree that is at
least five inches dbh; or
(2) A coniferous tree that is at
least 15 feet in height.
Related application. The application for
permit or other approval that requires
the submission and approval of a tree
protection plan under section 30-208.
Removal/removed: The physical
removal of a tree.
Removable tree. Any of the following
tree species: box elders, poplar, willow,
silver maple, black locust, ash, mulberry
or a tree species listed on the Minnesota
Department of Agriculture’s noxious
weed list.
Subject property. The property that is
the subject of a related application.
Transplanted Tree. A protected or
heritage tree which is removed and
replanted on the same lot, another
private lot or a public space in Edina.
Tree protection plan. The plan required
by section 30-208.
Unbuilt Lot. An existing or newly
created lot, with a unique address that
has never been improved with a principal
structure.
No substantive change. The particular species
that were excepted from the definition of
“protected tree” have been added to the
definition of “removable tree.”
Revised to include species that were excepted
from the definition of “protected tree.”
Revised to include any principal structure, not
just a primary residential structure.
Sec. 30-208. Tree protection
plan required; procedure.
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(1) Tree protection plan required. An
application for any of the following
permits or approvals requires the
submission and approval of a tree
protection plan in compliance with
this Article V:
a. Grading permit; or
b. Demolition permit; or
c. Building permit for the
construction of a new
principal or accessory
structure, including a
garage, deck, or pool, or for
an addition to an existing
principal or accessory
structure; or
d. A request for subdivision
approval that involves the
creation of one or more
new lots.
(2) Contents of tree protection plan. A
tree protection plan consists of a
tree inventory and site plan that
meets the requirements of this
subdivision 2.
a. The tree inventory is a list
or spreadsheet that must
include the following
information:
i. The species and
locations of all
existing trees on the
subject property,
regardless of health.
ii. The species and
former locations of
all trees that were
removed from the
subject property
within one year
prior to the date of
the application to
which the tree
This is comparable to opening of existing section
10-82 and the application requirements in section
10-82(3), but more detailed.
Permit types are the same, but “subdivision
approval” is clarified to apply only to subdivisions
that create one or more new lots
Contents of the plan are more detailed.
Adds specific requirement to identify locations of
trees removed within prior year
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protection plan
relates, and
explanation of the
reason for removal.
iii. The size of each
tree, measured in
accordance with this
section, and its
caliper and health
condition.
iv. Identification of
whether the tree
will be preserved,
transplanted or
removed.
v. For trees that will
be preserved, a
description of how
the trees will be
preserved and
protected during
construction. If the
critical root zone of
a tree on the subject
property or an
adjacent property
must be disturbed
for construction or
construction
activity, a plan for
minimizing damage
caused by the
disturbance shall be
submitted as part of
the tree protection
plan.
vi. For protected trees
and heritage trees
that will be
removed, the
location, species and
size(s) of proposed
replacement tree(s)
as required by
section 30-210.
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b. The site plan must be
coordinated to the tree
inventory and must
illustrate the following:
i. The location and
critical root zone
for each tree in the
inventory and
indication of
whether the tree is
to be protected,
transplanted,
removed or was
previously removed.
ii. The proposed
construction limits
of the work to be
performed under
the permit for which
an application has
been made.
iii. The proposed tree
protection methods
that will be used,
which must comply
with subdivision (3)
of this section.
c. The tree inventory and site
plan may be prepared by
the applicant or applicant’s
representative; except that,
for the following related
applications, the tree
inventory must be prepared
by an ISA certified arborist:
i. A related application
identified in
subdivision (1)(a),
(b) or (c) of this
section with an
estimated valuation
of $100,000 or
greater; except that
for a building permit
Substantially the same as existing section 10-82(7)
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for the construction
of a new primary
structure, the
valuation must be
$500,000 or greater;
or
ii. An application for
subdivision approval
as identified at
subdivision (1)(d) of
this section.
d. Tree sizes listed in the tree
inventory must be
measured as follows:
i. Existing deciduous
trees are to be
measured using
diameter at breast
height (dbh).
ii. Existing coniferous
trees are to be
measured using
height in feet from
the base of the tree
to the mid-point of
the tallest whorl.
e. Replacement deciduous
trees must be measured
based upon caliper, using
the American Standard for
Nursey Stock (ANSI
Z60.1):
i. Single stem trees
less than 4” caliper
must be measured
at 6 inches above
ground level; and
ii. Greater than 4”
caliper trees must
be measured at 12
inches above ground
level; and
iii. Multi-stem trees
must be measured
New provision. This specifies how trees are to be
measured.
New provision. Specifies how replacement trees
must be measured.
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by half of the 3
largest stems.
f. Replacement coniferous
trees must be measured by
feet in height from the base
of the tree to the mid-point
of the tallest whorl.
(3) Tree protection methods. The tree
protection plan must describe the
method(s) to be used to prevent
disturbance within the critical root
zone and base of the tree as
required by section 30-209(3).
Acceptable methods of tree
protection include:
a. Fencing: snow fence,
erosion control, chain link;
or
b. Construction tape or rope,
durable and maintained; or
c. Other material or methods
as approved by forestry
staff.
(4) Coordination with stormwater
management plan. If a stormwater
management plan is submitted in
connection with the related
application, the tree protection
plan must be coordinated with the
stormwater management plan;
preserved trees that will be
preserved, transplanted or planted
should be shown on the
stormwater management plan to
ensure no conflicts.
(5) Review and approval of tree
protection plan.
a. Forestry staff will review
proposed tree protection
plans for compliance with
this Article V. Forestry staff
New provision. Provides more detail on
acceptable methods for tree protection.
Same as requirement at existing section 10-82(3)
Provides greater detail on the procedures for
review and approval process
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may require changes to a
tree protection plan as
necessary to comply with
this article, including, but
not limited to, the trees to
be preserved or removed,
the methods used to
protect critical root zones
of trees, and the location,
size and species for
proposed replacement
trees.
b. A permit for a related
application as identified in
subdivision (1)(a), (b), or (c)
of this section may not be
issued until:
i. The forestry staff
has reviewed and
approved the
proposed tree
protection plan; and
ii. The financial
security required by
section 30-212 has
been deposited with
the city.
c. For related applications that
are subdivision approvals,
review and approval of the
tree protection plan is
required at the time of
subdivision approval.
Approval of the related
application will be
conditioned upon the
requirement that any
development of the
subdivision comply with the
approved tree protection
plan. The financial security
required by section 30-212
For grading, demolition and building permits, the
permit will not be issued until the tree protection
plan is approved and security has been provided.
Subdivisions are treated differently. The tree
protection plan must be approved at the time the
subdivision is approved, but financial security is
not required until actual land disturbance
(grading, demolition, building permit) begins.
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will not be required to be
deposited until a
subsequent related
application as identified at
subdivision 1(a), (b), or (c)
is made for any portion of
the approved subdivision.
A new tree protection plan
is not required for the
subsequent related
application, and the
subsequent application may
be approved based upon
the tree protection plan
approved in conjunction
with the subdivision
approval; but the financial
security must be calculated
as of the date of the
subsequent related
application and must be
deposited prior to approval
of the subsequent related
application.
Sec. 30-209 Construction
activity and tree removal
restrictions.
(1) Removal of protected and heritage
trees from properties that are the
subject of a related application is
prohibited, except as provided by a
tree protection plan approved in
accordance with sections 30-208
and 30-210.
(2) Any protected tree or heritage
tree transplanted on-site shall not
be counted under this section as
having been removed and
therefore does not require
replacement under section 30-210,
provided that the tree remains
This is new, to explicitly prohibit removal of
trees except as provided in approved tree
protection plan.
This compares to section 10-82(12)
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viable after 12 months, as required
by section 30-210(5)
(3) Before construction, grading or
land clearing begins, tree
protection fencing or other
method must be installed and
maintained at the critical root
zones of the trees to be protected.
The location and method of tree
protection must be in conformance
with the approved tree protection
plan. The fencing must be
inspected by forestry staff before
site work begins. The fencing must
remain in place until all demolition
and construction is complete.
(4) No construction, compaction,
construction access, stock piling of
earth, storage of equipment or
building materials, or grading may
occur within the critical root zone
areas of trees to be protected,
unless there are no other on-site
alternatives. If there are no other
alternatives, a plan for this activity
would need to be reviewed and
approved by the forestry staff and
included in the tree protection
plan. A reasonable effort must be
made when trenching utility lines
to avoid the critical root zone.
(5) When construction is complete,
the soil for all existing, new or
transplanted trees must be aerated
and de-compacted from the tree
base to the drip line of the tree.
Aerating must include multiple
concentric circles of one-inch
holes, two inches deep, or as
recommended by a certified
professional.
Substantially the same as section 10-82(8)
Substantially the same as section 10-82(9)
Substantially the same as section 10-82(10)
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Sec. 30-210 Tree mitigation
(1) If a protected tree, other than a
heritage tree, is removed, it must
be replaced with trees equal to at
least 75% of the deciduous dbh and
75% of the coniferous height in
feet, as applicable, of the removed
tree, subject to the following
conditions:
a. Protected coniferous trees
must be replaced with
similar species using at least
an 80/20 ratio, meaning
80% of replacement trees
must be coniferous species
and up to 20% replacement
trees may be of deciduous
species that are normally
found growing in similar
conditions and that are
included in Hennepin
County's "Recommended
Tree List."
b. Protected deciduous trees
must be replaced with
similar species using at least
an 80/20 ratio, meaning
80% of replacement trees
must be deciduous species
and up to 20% replacement
trees may be of coniferous
species that are normally
found growing in similar
conditions and that are
included in Hennepin
County's "Recommended
Tree List."
c. Replacement trees must
not be subject to known
epidemic diseases or
infestations. Disease or
This compares to section 10-82(4).
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infestation-resistant species
and cultivars are allowed.
d. Replacement trees must be
at least three and one-half
inches in caliper for
deciduous trees and a
minimum of eight feet tall
for coniferous trees.
e. The plan for replacement of
removed trees must be
included in the approved
tree protection plan.
f. Compliance with the
approved tree protection
plan shall be verified at the
time of final inspection. If
the protection plan is not in
compliance, the final
inspection may not be
approved.
(2) If a heritage tree is removed, it
must be replaced with trees at
least 100% of the dbh or
coniferous feet of the removed
tree, subject to the following
conditions:
a. Heritage coniferous trees
must be replaced with
similar species using at least
an 80/20 ratio, meaning
80% of replacement trees
must be coniferous species
and up to 20% replacement
trees may be of deciduous
species that are normally
found growing in similar
conditions and that are
included in Hennepin
County's “Recommended
Tree List”.
This compares to section 10-82(5).
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b. Heritage deciduous trees
must be replaced with
similar species using at least
an 80/20 ratio, meaning
80% of replacement trees
must be deciduous species
and up to 20% replacement
trees may be of coniferous
species that are normally
found growing in similar
conditions and that are
included in Hennepin
County's “Recommended
Tree List”
c. Replacement trees must
not be subject to known
epidemic diseases or
infestations. Disease- or
infestation-resistant species
and cultivars are allowed.
d. Replacement heritage trees
must be at least four and
one-half inches in caliper
for deciduous trees and a
minimum of ten feet tall for
coniferous trees.
e. The plan for replacement of
removed trees is part of
the tree protection plan
and requires approval by
the forestry staff.
f. Compliance with the
approved tree protection
plan shall be verified at the
time of final inspection If
the tree protection plan is
not in compliance, the final
inspection may not be
approved.
(3) Protected trees or heritage trees
that have been removed within one
Compare to section 10-82(11)
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year prior to the submission date
of the related application are also
subject to the replacement
requirements in this section 30-
210.
(4) All replacement trees must be
planted on the subject property,
except as approved under section
30-211.
(5) All replacement trees must be
inspected by an ISA certified
arborist no less than 12 months
after the planting of the
replacement tree or the
completion of all other site-
disturbing activities under the
related application, whichever is
later.
(6) No mitigation is required for
removal of protected or heritage
trees from unbuilt lots as defined
above, in the following areas:
a. Including, and within a ten-
foot (10’) radius of, the
proposed building pad, deck
or patio.
b. Including, and within a five-
foot (5’) radius of proposed
driveways.
c. Including, and within ten-
foot (10’) radius of
installation of infrastructure
improvements including
public roadways,
stormwater retention areas
and utilities.
(7) The forestry staff may waive the
mitigation requirement for removal
of protected or heritage trees on
built lots in the following
circumstances:
Compare to section 10-82(14)
Incorporates requirement from section 10-82(15)
Substantially the same as 10-82(6)
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a. Trees posing damage to
existing foundations,
sidewalks and driveways,
subject to findings from a
certified professional or an
ISA certified arborist as
defined in section 30-207.
b. Trees located in an active
easement or easement with
a future need as identified
by the City Engineer.
Sec. 30-211 Off-site tree
mitigation
(1) The tree mitigation requirements
under section 30-210 must be
satisfied by planting replacement
trees on the subject property,
unless a Certified Professional
provides findings that the subject
property cannot accommodate the
required number of replacement
trees in a manner necessary for the
trees to remain healthy and viable,
and is approved by forestry staff.
(2) If the forestry staff approves the
findings by a Certified Professional
that the requirements of
subdivision (1) cannot be satisfied,
the forestry staff may approve
planting of replacement trees on
private property located within 300
feet of the subject property,
provided that the applicant
complies with the requirements of
this section.
(3) If the forestry staff approves the
findings of a Certified Professional
that the requirements of
subdivision (1) cannot be satisfied
and there is property within 300
feet of the subject property that is
Provides greater detail regarding off-site planting.
Compare to section 10-82(14).
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suitable for or willing to accept
replacement trees, the forestry
staff may approve planting of
replacement trees on other
property located within the City of
Edina; provided that the applicant
complies with the requirements of
this section.
(4) An applicant who requests to
perform off-site tree mitigation
under subdivision (2) must provide
written notice to the owners of all
property within 300 feet of the
subject property, notifying the
owners that trees are available for
planting on their properties. In
addition, the applicant must post a
sign on the subject property
indicating that trees are available
for planting and providing a contact
name and phone number for the
applicant or applicant’s
representative.
(5) An applicant who requests to
perform off-site tree mitigation
under subdivision (3) must comply
with subdivision (4) above and
must attest to forestry staff that no
property owners expressed any
interest in accepting any
replacement trees.
(6) Before approving a tree protection
plan that includes off-site tree
mitigation, the forestry staff must
obtain from the applicant an
agreement between the applicant
and the owner of the property on
which replacement trees will be
planted. The agreement must:
identify the specifies of
replacement trees and the
locations at which the replacement
trees will be planted; address who
Adds procedures for notice regarding tree
availability
Adds requirement for an agreement that enables
city staff to inspect off-site trees
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is responsible for watering and
care of the replacement trees and
for the replacement of any tree
that is not viable after 12 months,
as required by section 30-210(5);
grant the City of Edina the right to
enter the property where
replacement trees will be planted
for purposes of inspection and
enforcement. Regardless of any
such agreement, the applicant is at
all times responsible for complying
with the requirements of this
Article V.
Sec. 30-212 Financial Security
1) The City shall require the
applicant to provide a cash escrow
or a letter of credit satisfactory to
the City as security for
compliance with the approved
tree protection plan, in
accordance with section 30-
208(5).
2) The amount of the financial
security may be determined under
one of the options below:
a. An amount equal to 110% of
the estimated cost of the
replacement trees required by
the approved tree protection
plan, based upon a verified
quotation from a landscape
supplier; or
b. An amount equal to the sum
of
i) $300.00 per deciduous dbh
below 75% of the total dbh
of protected deciduous
trees removed; and
ii) $300.00 per coniferous
foot below 75% of the
Compare to section 10-82(15).
This adds the option of calculating the amount of
escrow based upon an actual quotation for the
replacement trees,
Or
The amount as calculated under existing section
10-82(15).
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total feet of protected
coniferous trees removed;
and.
iii) $500.00 per deciduous dbh
below 100% of the dbh of
heritage deciduous trees
removed; and
iv) $500.00 per coniferous
foot below 100% of the
coniferous feet removed.
3) The financial security shall be
released according to the
following schedule:
a. After the applicant has planted
the required replacement
trees but no earlier than the
completion of site-disturbing
activities on the subject
property as approved by the
related application, and upon
request by the applicant,
forestry staff shall inspect the
site using the submitted
escrow release form that
includes the updated tree
planting plan. If the forestry
staff determines that the
applicant has complied with
the approved tree protection
plan, 50% of the original
financial security shall be
released. If the applicant has
not fully complied with the
tree protection plan, the
financial security will be
released at a ratio that
corresponds to 50% of the
estimated percentage of
compliance.
b. No less than 12 months after
the planting of all required
replacement trees or the
completion of all other site-
disturbing activities under the
related application, whichever
Comparable to 10-82(15)
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is later, the applicant must
submit the escrow release
form including a landscape
review by an ISA certified
arborist, certifying planted and
preserved trees are viable. If
any trees planted both on site
and off site are found to be
not viable, the applicant must
replace those trees in
substantially the same location.
The remaining balance of the
financial security will be
released upon the City’s
receipt of an ISA certified
arborist’s certification that all
replacement trees are viable
or, if not all trees are certified
as viable, upon City forestry
staff’s verification that
nonviable trees have been
replaced, whichever is later.
c. If the applicant fails to comply
with the requirements of this
Article V, the City may draw
upon the financial security for
purposes of performing the
work required to bring the
subject property or other
property into compliance with
the approved tree
preservation plan.
City has the ability to draw on the financial
security and perform the required planting.
Ordinance no longer forfeits the financial security
to the city.
Sec. 30-213 Transition.
This Article V supersedes and
replaces the provisions of Chapter 10
[Buildings and Building Regulations],
Article III [Building Code], Division 3
[Tree Protection] of the Edina City Code,
now repealed. The repeal of those
provisions does not affect the validity of
tree protection plans approved pursuant
to those provisions. All monies collected
pursuant to the repealed provisions shall
be held as financial security to ensure
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compliance with previously approved
plans and disbursed in accordance with
Section 30-212.
Sec. 30-214 Violations;
penalties.
1) Misdemeanor. Violation of this
Article V is a misdemeanor.
2) Other remedies. The provisions of
section 1-18 shall also apply to
violations of this Article V.
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Ordinance 2026-04: Amendment Regarding Tree
Protection
The City Council of Edina Ordains:
Section 1. Chapter 10 [Buildings and Building Regulations], Article III [Building Code], Division 3 [Tree
Protection] of the Edina City Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 2. Chapter 30 [Vegetation], Articles I [In General] and II [Permit] of the Edina City Code are
hereby repealed in their entirety.
Section 3.Chapter 30 [Vegetation], Article IV [Shade Tree Diseases], Division 2 [Abatement of
Nuisances regarding Trees] is amended by adding the following:
Secs. 30-203 to 30-204 Reserved.
Section 4. Chapter 30 [Vegetation] of the Edina City Code is hereby amended by adding a new Article
V Tree Protection, as follows:
ARTICLE V. TREE PROTECTION
DIVISION 1. TREE PROTECTION
Sec. 30-205. Purpose.
Edina is fortunate to have a robust inventory of mature trees that form an integral part of the unique
character and history of the city, and that contribute to the long-term aesthetic, environmental, and
economic well-being of the city. The goal of this section is to preserve Edina's high valued trees,
while allowing reasonable development to take place and not interfere with how existing property
owners use their property. The purposes of the ordinance are to:
(1) Preserve and grow Edina's tree canopy cover by protecting mature trees throughout the city.
(2) Protect and enhance property values by conserving and adding to the distinctive and unique
aesthetic character of Edina's tree population.
(3) Protect and enhance the distinctive environmental features of Edina's neighborhoods.
(4) Improve the quality of life for all, including city residents, visitors and wildlife.
(5) Protect the environment by the filtering of air and soil pollutants, increasing oxygen levels and
reducing CO2; preventing and reducing erosion and stormwater by stabilizing soils; decreasing
wind speeds; reducing noise pollution and decreasing the urban heat island effect.
(6) Protect and maintain healthy trees in the development and building permit processes as set
forth herein; and prevent tree loss by eliminating or reducing compacted fill and excavation
near tree roots.
Sec. 30-206. Applicability.
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Except as otherwise provided in this section, this Article V applies to all public or private property in
the city. This division does not apply to city parkland, which follows tree protection guidelines
outlined in Edina's Comprehensive Plan and City Park System.
Sec. 30-207. Definitions.
When used in this Article V, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the meanings set
forth below:
Applicant The person or entity who submits the related application.
Built Lot Any lot that is not an unbuilt lot.
Certified
professional
An architect, engineer, landscape architect, or geoscience professional who
holds a current and valid license or certification as listed on the Architecture,
Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior
Design (AELSLAGID) registry.
Critical root zone The minimum area around a tree that must be left undisturbed, represented
as a circle in which the tree is the center. The radius of the critical root zone is
calculated by measuring the tree's diameter at breast height, whether the
tree is deciduous or coniferous, and multiplying by one and one-half feet. For
example, if a tree's dbh is ten inches, the radius of the critical root zone is 15
feet (10 × 1.5 = 15 feet).
Diameter at
breast height
(dbh)
The diameter of a tree, measured at a height that is four and one-half feet
above the base of the tree.
Final inspection The final inspection required prior to closure of any of the related applications
identified in section 30-208, subdivision (1)(a), (b), or (c) or, of a related
application that issued subsequent to a subdivision approval as referenced in
section 30-208, subdivision (5)(c).
Heritage tree Any protected tree that meets one of the following:
(1) A deciduous tree that is 30 inches dbh or greater; or
(2) A coniferous tree that is 30 feet in height or greater
ISA certified
arborist
An arborist who holds a current and valid license with the International
Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
Protected tree Any tree, other than an excepted tree, that is structurally sound and healthy,
and that meets one of the following:
(1) A deciduous tree that is at least five inches dbh; or
(2) A coniferous tree that is at least 15 feet in height.
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Removal/removed The physical removal of a tree.
Removable Tree Any of the following tree species: box elders, poplar, willow, silver maple, black
locust, ash, mulberry or a tree species listed on the Minnesota Department of
Agriculture’s noxious weed list.
Related
application
The application for permit or other approval that requires the submission and
approval of a tree protection plan under section 30-208.
Subject property The property that is the subject of a related application.
Transplanted Tree A protected or heritage tree which is removed and replanted on the same lot,
another private lot or a public space in Edina.
Tree protection
plan
The plan required by section 30-208.
Unbuilt Lot An existing or newly created lot, with a unique address that has never been
improved with a principal structure.
Sec. 30-208. Tree protection plan required.
(1) Tree protection plan required. An application for any of the following permits or approvals requires
the submission and approval of a tree protection plan in compliance with this Article V:
a. Grading permit; or
b. Demolition permit; or
c. Building permit for the construction of a new principal or accessory structure, including a
garage, deck, or pool, or for an addition to an existing principal or accessory structure; or
d. A request for subdivision approval that involves the creation of one or more new lots.
(2) Contents of tree protection plan. A tree protection plan consists of a tree inventory and site plan
that meets the requirements of this subdivision 2.
a. The tree inventory is a list or spreadsheet that must include the following information:
i. The species and locations of all existing trees on the subject property, regardless of
health.
ii. The species and former locations of all trees that were removed from the subject
property within one year prior to the date of the application to which the tree
protection plan relates, and explanation of the reason for removal.
iii. The size of each tree, measured in accordance with this section, and its caliper and
health condition.
iv. Identification of whether the tree will be preserved, transplanted or removed.
v. For trees that will be preserved, a description of how the trees will be preserved and
protected during construction. If the critical root zone of a tree on the subject
property or an adjacent property must be disturbed for construction or construction
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activity, a plan for minimizing damage caused by the disturbance shall be submitted
as part of the tree protection plan.
vi. For protected trees and heritage trees that will be removed, the location, species and
size(s) of proposed replacement tree(s) as required by section 30-210.
b. The site plan must be coordinated to the tree inventory and must illustrate the following:
i. The location and critical root zone for each tree in the inventory and indication of
whether the tree is to be protected, transplanted, removed or was previously
removed.
ii. The proposed construction limits of the work to be performed under the permit for
which an application has been made.
iii. The proposed tree protection methods that will be used, which must comply with
subdivision (3) of this section.
c. The tree inventory and site plan may be prepared by the applicant or applicant’s
representative; except that, for the following related applications, the tree inventory must be
prepared by an ISA certified arborist:
i. A related application identified in subdivision (1)(a), (b) or (c) of this section with an
estimated valuation of $100,000 or greater; except that for a building permit for the
construction of a new primary structure, the valuation must be $500,000 or greater;
or
ii. An application for subdivision approval as identified at subdivision (1)(d) of this
section.
d. Tree sizes listed in the tree inventory must be measured as follows:
i. Existing deciduous trees are to be measured using diameter at breast height (dbh).
ii. Existing coniferous trees are to be measured using height in feet from the base of the
tree to the mid-point of the tallest whorl.
e. Replacement deciduous trees must be measured based upon caliper, using the American
Standard for Nursey Stock (ANSI Z60.1):
i. Single stem trees less than 4” caliper must be measured at 6 inches above ground
level; and
ii. Greater than 4” caliper trees must be measured at 12 inches above ground level; and
iii. Multi-stem trees must be measured by half of the 3 largest stems.
f. Replacement coniferous trees must be measured by feet in height from the base of the tree
to the mid-point of the tallest whorl.
(3) Tree protection methods.The tree protection plan must describe the method(s) to be used to
prevent disturbance within the critical root zone and base of the tree as required by section 30-209
(3). Acceptable methods of tree protection include:
a. Fencing: snow fence, erosion control, chain link; or
b. Construction tape or rope, durable and maintained; or
c. Other material or methods as approved by forestry staff.
(4) Coordination with stormwater management plan. If a stormwater management plan is submitted
in connection with the related application, the tree protection plan must be coordinated with the
stormwater management plan; preserved trees that will be preserved, transplanted or planted
should be shown on the stormwater management plan to ensure no conflicts.
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(5) Review and approval of tree protection plan.
a. Forestry staff will review proposed tree protection plans for compliance with Article V.
Forestry staff may require changes to a tree protection plan as necessary to comply with
this division, including, but not limited to, the trees to be preserved or removed, the methods
used to protect critical root zones of trees, and the location, size and species for proposed
replacement trees.
b. A permit for a related application as identified in subdivision (1)(a), (b), or (c) of this section
may not be issued until:
i. The forestry staff has reviewed and approved the proposed tree protection plan; and
ii. The financial security required by section 30-212 has been deposited with the city.
c. For related applications that are subdivision approvals, review and approval of the tree
protection plan is required at the time of subdivision approval. Approval of the related
application will be conditioned upon the requirement that any development of the
subdivision comply with the approved tree protection plan. The financial security required
by section 30-212 will not be required to be deposited until a subsequent related application
as identified at subdivision 1(a), (b), or (c) is made for any portion of the approved
subdivision. A new tree protection plan is not required for the subsequent related
application, and the subsequent application may be approved based upon the tree
protection plan approved in conjunction with the subdivision approval; but the financial
security must be calculated as of the date of the subsequent related application and must
be deposited prior to approval of the subsequent related application.
Sec. 30-209 Construction activity and tree removal restrictions.
(1) Removal of protected and heritage trees from properties that are the subject of a related
application is prohibited, except as provided by a tree protection plan approved in accordance
with sections 30-208 and 30-210.
(2) Any protected tree or heritage tree transplanted on-site shall not be counted under this section as
having been removed and therefore does not require replacement under section 30-210, provided
that the tree remains viable after 12 months, as required by section 30-210(5).
(3) Before construction, grading or land clearing begins, tree protection fencing or other method must
be installed and maintained at the critical root zones of the trees to be protected. The location and
method of tree protection must be in conformance with the approved tree protection plan. The
fencing must be inspected by forestry staff before site work begins. The fencing must remain in
place until all demolition and construction is complete.
(4) No construction, compaction, construction access, stockpiling of earth, storage of equipment or
building materials, or grading may occur within the critical root zone areas of trees to be protected,
unless there are no other on-site alternatives. If there are no other alternatives, a plan for this
activity would need to be reviewed and approved by the forestry staff and included in the tree
protection plan. A reasonable effort must be made when trenching utility lines to avoid the critical
root zone.
(5) When construction is complete, the soil for all existing, new or transplanted trees must be aerated
and de-compacted from the tree base to the drip line of the tree. Aerating must include multiple
concentric circles of one-inch holes, two inches deep, or as recommended by a certified
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professional.
Sec. 30-210 Tree mitigation
(1) If a protected tree, other than a heritage tree, is removed, it must be replaced with trees equal to at
least 75% of the deciduous dbh and 75% of the coniferous height in feet, as applicable, of the
removed tree, subject to the following conditions:
a. Protected coniferous trees must be replaced with similar species using at least an 80/20
ratio, meaning 80% of replacement trees must be coniferous species and up to 20%
replacement trees may be of deciduous species that are normally found growing in similar
conditions and that are included in Hennepin County's "Recommended Tree List."
b. Protected deciduous trees must be replaced with similar species using at least an 80/20
ratio, meaning 80% of replacement trees must be deciduous species and up to 20%
replacement trees may be of coniferous species that are normally found growing in similar
conditions and that are included in Hennepin County's "Recommended Tree List."
c. Replacement trees must not be subject to known epidemic diseases or infestations. Disease
or infestation-resistant species and cultivars are allowed.
d. Replacement trees must be at least three and one-half inches in caliper for deciduous trees
and a minimum of eight feet tall for coniferous trees.
e. The plan for replacement of removed trees must be included in the approved tree
protection plan.
f. Compliance with the approved tree protection plan shall be verified at the time of final
inspection. If the protection plan is not in compliance, the final inspection may not be
approved.
(2) If a heritage tree is removed, it must be replaced with trees at least 100% of the dbh or coniferous
feet of the removed tree, subject to the following conditions:
a. Heritage coniferous trees must be replaced with similar species using at least an 80/20
ratio, meaning 80% of replacement trees must be coniferous species and up to 20%
replacement trees may be of deciduous species that are normally found growing in similar
conditions and that are included in Hennepin County's “Recommended Tree List”.
b. Heritage deciduous trees must be replaced with similar species using at least an 80/20
ratio, meaning 80% of replacement trees must be deciduous species and up to 20%
replacement trees may be of coniferous species that are normally found growing in similar
conditions and that are included in Hennepin County's “Recommended Tree List”
c. Replacement trees must not be subject to known epidemic diseases or infestations.
Disease- or infestation-resistant species and cultivars are allowed.
d. Replacement heritage trees must be at least four and one-half inches in caliper for
deciduous trees and a minimum of ten feet tall for coniferous trees.
e. The plan for replacement of removed trees is part of the tree protection plan and requires
approval by the forestry staff.
f. Compliance with the approved tree protection plan shall be verified at the time of final
inspection If the tree protection plan is not in compliance, the final inspection may not be
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approved.
(3) Protected trees or heritage trees that have been removed within one year prior to the submission
date of the related application are also subject to the replacement requirements in this section 30-
210.
(4) All replacement trees must be planted on the subject property, except as approved under section
30-211.
(5) All replacement trees must be inspected by an ISA certified arborist no less than 12 months after
the planting of the replacement tree or the completion of all other site-disturbing activities under
the related application, whichever is later.
(6) No mitigation is required for removal of protected or heritage trees from unbuilt lots as defined
above, in the following areas:
a. Including, and within a ten-foot (10’) radius of, the proposed building pad, deck or patio.
b. Including, and within a five-foot (5’) radius of proposed driveways.
c. Including, and within ten-foot (10’) radius of installation of infrastructure improvements
including public roadways, stormwater retention areas and utilities.
(7) The forestry staff may waive the mitigation requirement for removal of protected or heritage trees
on built lots in the following circumstances:
a. Trees posing damage to existing foundations, sidewalks and driveways, subject to findings
from a certified professional or an ISA certified arborist as defined in section 30-207.
b. Trees located in an active easement or easement with a future need as identified by the City
Engineer.
Sec. 30-211 Off-site tree mitigation
(1) The tree mitigation requirements under section 30-210 must be satisfied by planting replacement
trees on the subject property, unless the forestry staff determines that the subject property cannot
accommodate the required number of replacement trees in a manner necessary for the trees to
remain healthy and viable, and is approved by forestry staff.
(2) If the forestry staff determines that the requirements of subdivision (1) cannot be satisfied, the
forestry staff may approve planting of replacement trees on private property located within 300
feet of the subject property, provided that the applicant complies with the requirements of this
section.
(3) If the forestry staff determines that the requirements of subdivision (1) cannot be satisfied and
there is property within 300 feet of the subject property that is suitable for or willing to accept
replacement trees, the forestry staff may approve planting of replacement trees on other property
located within the City of Edina; provided that the applicant complies with the requirements of this
section.
(4) An applicant who requests to perform off-site tree mitigation under subdivision (2) must provide
written notice to the owners of all property within 300 feet of the subject property, notifying the
owners that trees are available for planting on their properties. In addition, the applicant must post
a sign on the subject property indicating that trees are available for planting and providing a
contact name and phone number for the applicant or applicant’s representative.
(5) An applicant who requests to perform off-site tree mitigation under subdivision (3) must comply
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with subdivision (4) above and must attest to forestry staff that no property owners expressed any
interest in accepting any replacement trees.
(6) Before approving a tree protection plan that includes off-site tree mitigation, the forestry staff must
obtain from the applicant an agreement between the applicant and the owner of the property on
which replacement trees will be planted. The agreement must: identify the specifies of
replacement trees and the locations at which the replacement trees will be planted; address who
is responsible for watering and care of the replacement trees and for the replacement of any tree
that is not viable after 12 months, as required by section 30-210(5); grant the City of Edina the right
to enter the property where replacement trees will be planted for purposes of inspection and
enforcement. Regardless of any such agreement, the applicant is at all times responsible for
complying with the requirements of this Article V.
Sec. 30-212 Financial Security
(1) The City shall require the applicant to provide a cash escrow or a letter of credit satisfactory to the
City as security for compliance with the approved tree protection plan, in accordance with section
30-208(5).
(2) The amount of the financial security may be determined under one of the options below:
a. An amount equal to 110% of the estimated cost of the replacement trees required by the
approved tree protection plan, based upon a verified quotation from a landscape supplier;
or
b. An amount equal to the sum of:
i. $300.00 per deciduous dbh below 75% of the total dbh of protected deciduous trees
removed; and
ii. $300.00 per coniferous foot below 75% of the total feet of protected coniferous trees
removed; and
iii. $500.00 per deciduous dbh below 100% of the dbh of heritage deciduous trees
removed; and
iv. $500.00 per coniferous foot below 100% of the coniferous feet removed.
(3) The financial security shall be released according to the following schedule:
a. After the applicant has planted the required replacement trees but no earlier than the
completion of site-disturbing activities on the subject property as approved by the related
application, and upon request by the applicant, forestry staff shall inspect the site using the
submitted escrow release form that includes the updated tree planting plan. If the forestry
staff determines that the applicant has complied with the approved tree protection plan,
50% of the original financial security shall be released. If the applicant has not fully complied
with the tree protection plan, the financial security will be released at a ratio that
corresponds to 50% of the estimated percentage of compliance.
b. No less than 12 months after the planting of all required replacement trees or the completion
of all other site-disturbing activities under the related application, whichever is later, the
applicant must submit the escrow release form including a landscape review by an ISA
certified arborist, certifying planted and preserved trees are viable. If any trees planted both
on site and off site are found to be not viable, the applicant must replace those trees in
substantially the same location. The remaining balance of the financial security will be
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released upon the City’s receipt of an ISA certified arborist’s certification that all
replacement trees are viable or, if not all trees are certified as viable, upon City forestry
staff’s verification that nonviable trees have been replaced, whichever is later.
c. If the applicant fails to comply with the requirements of this Article V, the City may draw
upon the financial security for purposes of performing the work required to bring the subject
property or other property into compliance with the approved tree preservation plan.
Sec. 30-213 Transition.
This Article V supersedes and replaces the provisions of Chapter 10 [Buildings and Building
Regulations], Article III [Building Code], Division 3 [Tree Protection] of the Edina City Code. The repeal
of those provisions does not affect the validity of tree protection plans approved pursuant to those
provisions. All monies collected pursuant to the repealed provisions shall be held as financial
security to ensure compliance with previously approved plans and disbursed in accordance with
section 30-212.
Sec. 30-214 Violations; penalties.
(1) Misdemeanor. Violation of this Article V is a misdemeanor.
(2) Other remedies. The provisions of section 1-18 shall also apply to violations of this Article V.
Section 5. This ordinance is effective upon publication.
Passed by the City Council of Edina on March 3, 2026.
First Reading: February 17, 2026
Second Reading: March 3, 2026
Publication: March 12, 2026
Summary for Publication:
Ordinance 2026-04 repeals and replaces existing tree protection regulations in Chapters 10 and 30 of
the City Code and establishes a new comprehensive Tree Protection ordinance under Chapter 30. The
ordinance requires tree protection plans for certain grading, demolition, building, and subdivision
activities; defines protected and heritage trees; sets standards for preservation, removal, replacement,
and off-site mitigation; and requires financial security to ensure compliance. The new regulations are
intended to preserve and expand Edina’s tree canopy while allowing reasonable development and
protecting the community’s environmental, aesthetic, and economic benefits.
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