50th & France Small Area Plan Update

Update to the third community meeting:

Because of errors in communication, the drawings at the third community meeting included a road at the U.S. Bank site and a walking path to 49^th Street that showed the removal of a house, even though the Working Group had reviewed similar concepts before ...

Welcome to Centennial Lakes Park

With a 24-acre park and pond, Centennial Lakes Park offers the ultimate urban escape. The park features more than 1.5 miles of paved pathways meandering around a 10-acre lake interspersed with beautifully landscaped grounds, formal and informal seating ar...

Southdale Courthouse To Close in February

The following press release was issued by the Fourth Judicial Distict.WHAT: The Southdale Courthouse will close permanently at the end of the day on Friday, February 1, 2019. Starting Monday, February 4, 2019, misdemeanor criminal and traffic cases that w...

Gunshots on West 70th Street Lead To Arrest

Edina, Minn., Jan. 7, 2019 – At 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, Edina Police officers responded to the 7000 block of France Avenue South and West 70th Street after multiple people reported shots fired in the area.

Upon arriving to the scene, police found...

Allison Begins Work as Edina City Clerk

Edina, Minn., Dec. 10, 2018 – With more than two decades of public service and a passion for the community, Sharon Allison has begun work as Edina’s City Clerk.

The City Clerk organizes and directs all national, state and local election...

Edina Firefighter Named Administrator of State Rescue Team

Edina, Minn., Jan. 3, 2019 – Edina Paramedic/Firefighter Pete Knaeble has been chosen as the new Administrator for Minnesota Task Force 1, the state’s emergency rescue team.

Knaeble will handle the day-to-day operations, traini...

Fire Damages Edina Home on Warden Avenue

Edina, Minn., Dec. 28, 2018 – The Edina Fire Department was called to the 5000 block of Warden Avenue at 1:19 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, after one of the homeowners reported a fire.

Firefighters arrived to a small working fire in the basement, but wer...

Braemar Golf Driving Range, Dome Among Nation’s Top 50

Edina, Minn., Dec. 31, 2018 – Braemar Golf Course’s driving range and the Braemar Golf Dome have both been named among the nation’s top 50 ranges by the Golf Range Association of America (GRAA).

This marks the first time GRAA ...

Application Open for City of Edina Boards and Commissions, Complete Count Committee for Census 2020

Edina, Minn., Dec. 26, 2018 – The City of Edina seeks applicants for three of its 10 advisory boards and commissions, as well as the local Complete Count Committee for Census 2020. Applications will be accepted through Thursday, Jan. 31...

Discounted Radon Test Kits Available

Edina, Minn., Dec. 21, 2018 – In recognition of January being National Radon Action Month, the Edina Health Division will offer residents radon test kits for $5, while supplies last.

Radon is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless radioac...

Memmer and Skinner Sworn In as Edina's Newest Paramedic/Firefighters

Edina, Minn., Dec. 13, 2018 – Austin Memmer and Eric Skinner took the oath of office at Fire Station No. 1 and officially joined the Edina Fire Department as Paramedic/Firefighters Friday, Nov. 30.

Prior to joining the Edina Fire Department, Memm...

Fisher and Quinn Promoted to Assistant Chief

Edina, Minn., Dec. 17, 2018 – Pete Fisher and Ryan Quinn have been promoted to Assistant Chief with the Edina Fire Department. Fisher began his new role as Training/Safety Chief Dec. 3 and Quinn will begin his new role as EMS Chief Jan. 2.&n...

Restoration of Arden Park Begins

The following press release was issued by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District:

The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD), in partnership with the City of Edina, is starting construction on the restoration of Arden Park. The project is a combination ...

Dozens Attend Multi-Language Homebuyer Seminar

Edina, Minn., Dec. 11, 2018 – Organizers have deemed Paramount Residential Mortgage Group’s multi-language homebuyer seminar for people interested in moving to Edina a success.

In 2017, the City began a race-and-equity initiative to imp...

MCWD Begins Dredging Southwest Bde Maka Ska Pond and Pamela Park Pond Cell 1

This press release was issued by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.

The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) is beginning dredging work on two stormwater ponds that clean polluted stormwater that runs off city streets in Minneapolis and Edina. Th...

Multiple Fires Damage Edina Home, Apartment and Business

Edina, Minn., Dec. 7, 2018 – The Edina Fire Department has been busy.

The department was called to the 4100 block of Parklawn Avenue at 8:17 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, after heavy black smoke was reported coming from a unit on the third floor.

Firefigh...

HRRC Recognizes Arnie Bigbee with Tom Oye Award

Edina, Minn., Dec. 5, 2018 – The Human Rights & Relations Commission (HRRC) awarded Arnie Bigbee the 2018 Tom Oye Human Rights Award for his continuous efforts to tackle tough issues in the community.

“When Arnie Bigbee is ...

Banaszewski and Hohmeister Sworn In as Edina’s Newest Police Officers

Edina, Minn., Dec. 3, 2018 – Officers Ryan Banaszewski and Eric Hohmeister took the oath of office at Edina City Hall and officially joined the Edina Police Department as peace officers when they were sworn in at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov...

Braemar Golf Course Honored for Design Excellence

Edina, Minn., Nov. 28, 2018 – Braemar Golf Course’s new Championship 18 Course has been honored by the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) for design excellence.

The Richard Mandell-designed course, which opens in Spring ...

Braemar Golf Course Names New Head Golf Professional

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Fire Damages Edina Business on Bush Lake Road

Edina, Minn., Nov. 27, 2018 – The Edina Fire Department was called to BI Worldwide, 7625 Bush Lake Road, at 7:33 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, after the building’s sprinkler system was triggered.

An employee sitting in her cubical observed spa...

Edina Lions’ Laptop Donation To Help Senior Center

A new laptop computer will help the Edina Senior Center offer an increasing number of programs and presentations, thanks to a donation from the Edina Lions Club.

The Edina Lions donated $1,200 to the Edina Senior Center for the purchase of a new HP laptop....

Fire Damages Edina Home on Green Farms Road

Edina, Minn., Nov. 19, 2018 – The Edina Department was called to the 5000 block of Green Farms Road at 11:39 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, after the homeowner reported a fire.

Firefighters arrived to a working fire, but were able to quickly extinguish it...

‘Garden Quilt,’ Large-Scale Art Piece Installed at 50th & France

Edina, Minn., Nov. 15, 2018 – A large-scale art piece has been installed at the newly completed North Parking Ramp at 50^th & France. The North Ramp is located at 3940 Market St.

The artwork was designed by local artist Heather Novak-Peterson ...

Edina Aquatic Center Honored With Gold Safety Award

Edina, Minn., Nov. 7, 2018 – The Edina Aquatic Center has been awarded the Gold International Aquatic Safety Award for exceeding standards and epitomizing safety excellence.

While staff at the Aquatic Center, 4300 W. 66th St., have been recognize...

Try Out Fitness Classes at Braemar Field

Edina, Minn., Oct. 31, 2018 – The Edina Parks & Recreation Department is moving its successful Fitness in the Parks program indoors for the colder months with classes under the dome at Braemar Field.

Each of the seven classes will be led by a...

Construction of 50th & France North Parking Ramp Completed

Edina, Minn., Oct. 24, 2018 – Expansion of the North Ramp at 50^th & France is complete. The new levels of public parking opened Oct. 23.

The construction project nearly doubled the size of the original parking structure. With the expansion co...

CloverRide Shuttle Updates Schedule

Edina, Minn., Nov. 1, 2018 – The schedule for the City’s Southdale-area circulator shuttle, CloverRide, was recently updated to better accommodate the needs of riders. CloverRide is offered weekly on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 ...

City of Edina Winter Parking Laws Go Into Effect Nov. 1

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Elementary School Students Design Latest Art on Promenade

Edina, Minn., Oct. 24, 2018 – Three new pieces of public art — all designed by elementary school students — were installed on the Edina Promenade in October.

The interactive pieces are the culmination of months of work that be...

Reminder: Dogs Must Be On Leash in Edina Parks

Edina, Minn., Oct. 15, 2018 – Pet owners who wish to let their dogs off leash are reminded to use the fenced-in dog park at Van Valkenburg Park. That is the only year-round park area in Edina where people can legally let their dogs off leash.

Par...

ORDINANCE NO. 2019-01

Ordinance No. 2019-01 amending fees in Schedule A to Code Section 2-724.

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