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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 EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New Discussions Available On ‘Speak Up, Edina!’
Edina, Minn., March 31, 2016 – The City’s next monthly online discussion is now available at
SpeakUpEdina.org. The discussion, which focuses on the Centennial Lakes Park Farmers Market, is available
until May 9.
In June, the Centennial Lakes Park Farmers Market will kick off its seventh season. The weekly market allows
consumers to purchase directly from farmers, growers and producers, ensuring a high level of freshness and
quality. Approximately three dozen vendors set up along the walkways outside Hughes Pavilion and sell items
such as fruits, vegetables, meats, jams, honey, cheeses, breads, confections and more. The Market is held 3-7
p.m. Thursday June 16 to Sept. 29.
In this discussion, the City asks whether residents visit and buy products at the Centennial Lakes Park
Farmers Market, what they purchase, what they think of the quality and selection of products available from
vendors, and what types of products or vendors should be added or explored that are not currently offered
at the Farmers Market. Feedback from this discussion will be compiled and presented to the City Council May
17.
In the March discussion, the City has been gathering feedback on advertising. In the discussion, the City asked
what residents think about the amount of advertising in the City’s publications compared to the content,
whether they patronize the business that advertise with the City, if the City should sell more advertising at
facilities, and if the City should consider expanding advertising to water towers, parking ramps, billboards and
more. The discussion will remain open until April 11. Feedback from this discussion will be compiled and
presented to the City Council April 19.
A third discussion is also available, seeking feedback on public education for Edina’s street users. Showing its
commitment to “living streets,” the City of Edina has made substantial improvements to its transportation
network in recent years, making the streets better for all users – motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. The
City has also worked to educate the public about laws related to use of the streets. In the discussion, the City
asks if residents think people understand their rights and responsibilities as a street user, if more or less public
education is necessary, if a public education campaign should focus on particular laws or safety tips and how
residents would like to receive public education related to street use.
To weigh in on a discussion, visit SpeakUpEdina.org.
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