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Mr. Neuendorf noted that the boundaries and the eligible expenses of the existing 70th & France TIF
district will not change, but the duration might change. Any changes of this type would be subject to
additional analysis and formal modification of the TIF Plan using the public hearing method mandated
by Minnesota statute.
Mr. Carlson stated that the rough timeline of construction for an office building this size is 24 months,
and a parking structure of this size is 6 months. He noted that the parking garage would not be built
until after construction of the office had begun.
Finally, the Board asked questions regarding the public purpose of the tax-exempt entity and the
phase I construction of the parking ramp. They also expressed concerns about how people would
get from the parking garage to surrounding businesses on nearby properties.
Mr. Neuendorf stated that as currently envisioned, the parking garage will be available for the office
workers during the workday and would be available for the general public on evenings, weekends,
and holidays.
Mr. Carlson reminded the Board that the first floor of the office project is retail and that new
sidewalks would be installed on the property.
The Board gave general feedback on being supportive of the new Class A professional office building
but expressed the need to more fully understand the risks associated with a partnership before they
could consider a formal commitment. Based on the limited information available, the degree of
support and level of concern varied among the Commissioners.
V/LB. POLICY FOR NEW MULTIFAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING DISCUSSION
— TABLED
The Board decided to table this topic until the next HRA meeting.
VIII. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS — None
IX. HRA MEMBER COMMENTS - None
X. ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner Jackson, to adjourn
the meeting at 9:02 a.m.
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, and Hovland
Motion carried.
---Srro—t Neal, Ex cutive Direqt/or ()/
Respectfully submitted,
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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FEBRUARY 19, 2026
7:30 A.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:34 a.m. then explained the processes created for
public comment.
II. ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Chair Hovland, Commissioners Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, and Risser.
Absent: None.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED — AS PRESENTED
Motion by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner Agnew, approving the
meeting agenda as presented.
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, and Hovland
Motion carried.
V. COMMUNITY COMMENT
No one appeared.
V.A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS
Executive Director Neal responded that there were no past Community Comments.
VI. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED
Motion by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner Jackson, approving the
consent agenda as presented:
WA. DRAFT MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARYS, 2026
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, and Hovland
Motion carried.
VII. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
VILA. 700/ FRANCE AVENUE - PROJECT UPDATE AND DISCUSSION —
PRESENTED
Economic Development Manager Neuendorf said this item pertained to the project at 70th and
France Avenue.
Mr. Neuendorf gave a presentation that summarized previous concepts proposed for the area,
approved site plan, site B renderings of Sites B and C from various perspectives, and relation to the
objectives of the Greater Southdale District Plan. He also summarized the immense tax base growth
and numerous fiscal and community benefits of the proposed redevelopment project. He noted that
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