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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Jordan Gilgenbach, Communications Coordinator
Phone 952-826-0396 • jgilgenbach@EdinaMN.gov • www.EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New Discussion On ‘Speak Up, Edina!’
Edina, Minn., Nov. 24, 2015 – The City’s next online discussion is now available at www.SpeakUpEdina.org.
The discussion, which focuses on winter parking and snow plowing, is available until Jan. 4, 2016.
The City of Edina restricts on-street parking from Nov. 1 to March 31. During that time, vehicles are not
allowed to park on a City street, highway or alley under the following conditions: when 1.5 inches of show has
fallen, until it has been plowed to the curbline; for six hours after the snowfall stops, unless traffic signs
specifically allow you to do so or if you are engaged in certain job-related activities as described in the City
Code; and from 1 to 6 a.m. regardless of wintery conditions.
Cars parked on streets make snow removal difficult and prevent a street from being thoroughly plowed. Not
only can vehicles be buried or plowed in, causing visibility and safety issues, the driver could also be subject to
a ticket and/or tow.
In the discussion, the City asks whether the restrictions have an effect on their parking decisions; whether a
different restriction system, such as even-odd parking or snow emergencies, would be preferred; and if
residents think the penalty for a parking restriction violation is fair. Feedback from this discussion will be
compiled and presented to the City Council Jan. 19, 2016.
In November, the City gathered feedback on public safety. Questions asked include whether residents feel
safe living in and visiting different areas of the city, what areas of Edina could benefit from enhanced police
presence, and how they describe their biggest safety concern. The feedback from this discussion will be
compiled and presented to the City Council Dec. 15.
To weigh in on a discussion, visit www.SpeakUpEdina.org.
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