On the agenda: Edina, MN City Council Meeting — license plate reader (Aug 18)

City Council Meeting Agenda
August 18, 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.
6.

City Manager's Response to Community Comments

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: Work Session and Regular, August 5, 2026

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6.2. Payment of Claims
6.3. Agreement Amendment for Verizon Small Cell Infrastructure
6.4. Encroachment Agreement with 319 Harrison Avenue
6.5. Construction Cooperative Agreement for a Local Trail Connection to Nine Mile Creek
Regional Trail with Three Rivers Park District
6.6. Out-of-State Travel for Mayor Hovland
6.7. On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Smithsons
7.

Reports/Recommendations
7.1.

Resolution 2026-46: Accepting Donations

7.2.

Ordinance 2026-12: Amending Chapter 24 of the Edina City Code Regarding Additional
Restrictions for Parks and Publicly Owned Properties

8.

Commission Correspondence

9.

Manager's Comments
9.1.

Quarterly Financial Report and Strategic Plan Updates – Q2 2026

9.2. Proposed Changes to Methodology of City’s State and National Legislative Platform and
Priorities
9.3. 2026 Primary Election Results
10.

Mayor and Council Comments

11.

Adjournment

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Item Report
August 18, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 5.1

Department: Administration

Item Activity: Information

Prepared By: Sharon Allison, City Clerk

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 at https://www.edinamn.gov/2051/Responses-to-Community-Comment. City Manager
Neal will provide summaries of those responses during the meeting.
Supporting Documentation:
None

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MINUTES
OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
COMMUNITY ROOM, CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026
5:30 P.M.
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 5:07 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, Deputy City Manager; Chief Todd Milburn;
Lt. Ryan Schultz; Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications Director; Asad Masood, City Management
Fellow; Jake Miller, I.T. Specialist; and Sharon Allison, City Clerk.
3.0 MEETING TOPICS
3.1 UPDATES: ALTERNATIVE RESPONSE TEAM, FLOCK, AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
Police Chief Todd Milburn and Lt. Ryan Schultz provided an update on the City’s mental health
response efforts, which began with an embedded Hennepin County social worker focused
primarily on case management and have since expanded to include 911 response. In partnership
with Hennepin County and Richfield, the City joined the Alternative Response Team involving
Police, Fire, and social workers. Staffing and resource challenges, including turnover and
difficulty recruiting social workers, have led to adjustments in the model, including a partnership
with COPE. COPE responds to mental health calls in a non-911 capacity and, more recently,
has had an employee embedded with the Police Department who also responds to 911 calls.
The model allows flexibility because Edina operates its own dispatch center, and dispatchers are
being trained to identify mental health calls and determine whether they should be referred to
COPE or other resources. COPE staff can spend more time with individuals developing safety
plans, connecting them with services, and arranging transportation or care when appropriate,
allowing Police officers to return more quickly to other calls. Council discussed the types and
costs of services provided, how calls are initiated, available data, repeat calls, and coordination
between COPE and Police. Staff reported that many calls are made by third parties, such as
family members or neighbors, and that housing and chemical dependency are significant ongoing
needs. COPE responds discreetly in an unmarked vehicle, which can be preferable for
individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Staff are tracking call reasons, outcomes, and
repeat calls to better understand community needs and determine appropriate services. They
noted that several other communities are also testing alternative response models and sharing
information about what is working. The Alternative Response Team began around 2022 or
2023, and the Police Department would like to eventually provide this type of response 24
hours a day to reduce the burden on officers, who are not specifically trained to provide
ongoing mental health care.

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Police Department provided an overview of the City’s use of Flock license plate reader
technology, which began in 2023 in response to the significant increase in auto thefts, including
thefts involving unlocked vehicles and key fobs left in vehicles. Staff explained that Flock is a
crime reduction and investigative tool that photographs vehicles and reads license plates,
comparing plate information against state databases for stolen vehicles, missing persons, and
other crimes. The system does not track individuals or record video; photographs are generally
taken from the rear of vehicles and data is automatically deleted after 30 days unless it is
retained as part of an active investigation. Staff reported that auto thefts have decreased
significantly, from 125 to 44, and noted that Flock has also assisted with other investigations,
including identifying vehicles connected to violent crimes. Council discussed privacy concerns,
how the technology works, data sharing, access controls, audits, and the importance of
educating the public about the system’s limited use and safeguards. Staff clarified that Edina does
not share its Flock data with other cities or federal agencies, including ICE, although other
agencies may have different policies. Each officer search requires a case number and a reason,
and quarterly audits review searches. If information becomes part of an investigation, it can be
exported and retained according to the applicable records retention requirements. Council
emphasized the value of making the City’s Flock policy and information about the technology
easier for residents to find, and staff agreed that additional public education would be helpful.
Staff also noted that individuals and private businesses may operate their own license plate
readers and control how that privately collected data is shared. The Police Department
described Flock as an additional resource that effectively places another set of eyes throughout
the community, while acknowledging that offenders are adapting by removing or altering license
plates and otherwise attempting to avoid detection.
The Police Department presented a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) that staff recommended
bringing forward for Council approval, allowing Edina to participate in a regional BCA
investigative group focused on violent offenders and gun crimes. The group currently includes
the BCA and approximately a dozen cities and provides access to detectives and analysts as a
force multiplier for major cases. Under the agreement, Edina would assign a detective to the
group who would continue to work on Edina’s high-profile cases while also providing the City
access to the broader investigative team and resources. There is currently no cost to the City,
although the Police Department is seeking legislative funding for the position in the future, with
Edina expected to have first opportunity to receive funding. Staff noted that participation is
timely because of current cases that could benefit from the group’s resources. Council could
choose to approve the agreement this evening at its council meeting or consider it at a future
meeting. The City Manager clarified that the BCA does not negotiate the terms of the
agreement, and staff noted that Edina could withdraw if the arrangement does not work as
intended.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hovland adjourned the meeting at 6:47 p.m.

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Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Allison, City Clerk
James B. Hovland, Mayor
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, August 5, 2026. Audio copy of the work session available.

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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
AUGUST 5, 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, adding item 8.3, Joint
Powers Agreement with the BCA Crime Reduction Unit, to the meeting agenda. Rollcall
ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried.
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Agnew, approving the amended
meeting agenda. Rollcall ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried.
5.0. COMMUNITY COMMENT
Mayor Hovland addressed the shots fired at Yancey Park and noted the strategies that the City is using
to investigate the crime and keep all residents safe.
David Frankel asked what the City is doing about protecting the municipal water system from hacking.
Mr. Frankel noted that the conditions at the Yancey Park meeting were not very accessible for all
residents to speak and hear what is being said.
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 follows:
6.1.
Approve retreat meeting minutes of June 23, 2026 and regular and work session
meeting minutes of July 21, 2026
6.2.
Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Pre-List Dated July 17, 2026,
totaling $1,745,413.74 and Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated July 24, 2026,
totaling $1,854,994.14
6.3.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-40, approving parking restrictions
6.4.
Approve Public Utility Improvement Agreements
6.5.
Second Amendment of Cooperative Agreement Between City of Edina and Nine
Mile Creek Watershed District for Rosland Park Clean Water Project
6.6.
Request for Purchase, Minnesota Task Force One (MNTF-1) Structural Collapse
Training, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Guardian Centers at
$146,083.54
6.7.
Request for Purchase, SNS Evo Video Storage Server, awarding the bid to the
recommended low bidder, Z Systems Inc. at $47,369.74
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6.8.
On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for The General Sports Bar
Rollcall ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried.
7.0. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
7.1. COMMUNITY SAFETY UPDATE – PRESENTED
Police Chief Milburn presented an update on community safety following the recent incident at Yancey
Park, including the City’s initial response, the active investigation, the neighborhood meeting at Yancey
Park, immediate next steps, and Smart911 Alerts.
Mr. Milburn also presented information regarding Centennial Lakes Park safety concerns, mobile
camera trailers, Edina call stats from 2026, thefts from auto, robberies, vehicle thefts, DWI-related
arrests, total crimes, Edina Citizen Connect Crime Map, BCA Statewide Crime Data, Police
Department Staffing update, police staffing at Southdale Mall, Southdale Mall call stats, and BCA - Violent
Crime Reduction Unit.
The Council asked questions regarding the differences between what they are seeing today and the
gang activity in the 90s.
Mr. Milburn noted that there was more structure and a hierarchy in the 90s, but today they are dealing
with more young adults with no leadership, and social media is attached to this.
The Council thanked the Police Department for all their work and commitment and highlighted that
crime numbers are declining.
The Council asked questions regarding the reassurance gap, what support the Council can give, and his
role on the task force for the BCA.
Mr. Milburn stated that a lot of the work the police department does is in community engagement and
working heavily on the prevention side so residents feel safe and confident in the City.
Mr. Milburn noted that he anticipates that the Police Department will ask for more officers in the next
budget cycle. Mr. Milburn noted that he anticipates being on the board for the Crime Reduction Unit.
Mr. Milburn stated that they will be having a Police Open House on August 31, 2026.
7.2. GREEN LINE EXTENSION PRESENTATION – PRESENTED
Anjuli Cameron and John Pacheco, Metropolitan Council, introduced the METRO Green Line extension
project and thanked the Council for their support.
Lesley Kandaras, Jim Alexander, Ben Funk, and Joe Dotseth, Metro Transit, gave a presentation on
Metro Transit Forward, E Line success, Green Line extension by the numbers, testing overview,
Systems Integration Testing, hiring and training, Network Now, Safety and Security Action Plan, public
safety update for the Green Line extension, support for new riders, and connecting with the project.
The Council thanked Metro Transit for the presentation and noted that they are excited for this
project.
The Council gave some feedback that they would like to see a bus service that covers the West side
of Edina.
8.0. REPORTS / RECOMMENDATIONS
8.1. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-41 ACCEPTING DONATIONS – ADOPTED
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Mayor Hovland explained that 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. 2026-41 accepting
various grants and donations. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Rollcall ayes: Agnew, Jackson,
Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried.
8.2. ORDINANCE NO. 2026-12, AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE EDINA CITY CODE
REGARDING ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS FOR PARKS AND PUBLICLY OWNED
PROPERTIES – TABLED
Tom Swenson, Assistant Director of Parks and Natural Resources, stated that this item pertains to
changing the City Code to require an application for a permit for group events of 25 people or more.
Mr. Swenson noted that they do not anticipate this will create significant changes for park users.
The Council asked questions regarding the 7-day reservation notice.
Mr. Swenson noted that the 7-day notice allows for enough time to react and review the application.
The Council expressed concerns regarding the number 16 in section 24-255 of the ordinance being
overly broad and being selectively enforced.
Deputy City Manager Lenz noted that she thinks they would be comfortable removing number 16 and
continuing to monitor things at the park.
The Council gave feedback about wanting groups to register so the City knows if there is a group larger
than 25 gathering in the parks to allow for enough resources if available, but does not know if a permit
should be necessary.
Mr. Milburn noted that they need to have a foundation with a permitting process, because they are not
going to go out and do random patrols; they need to know and understand if a person is allowed on
that property. Mr. Milburn added that they would not be out patrolling this ordinance, but if they are
called upon, then they would have a legal foundation to start with.
The Council expressed concerns about second-order consequences and how they enforce policies.
City Manager Neal stated that this was the public policy solution that would provide the legal basis to
allow their Police to take the necessary actions. Mr. Neal noted that they could sit down and prepare
a new draft to be presented to the Council at the next meeting to address some of the concerns that
they have raised.
The Council discussed the current practices in the parks and how complaints or issues are handled by
law enforcement.
The Council recommended changing the language in number 16 from “areas” to “amenities”, granting
First Reading, and bringing back changes to the ordinance based on feedback received to the next
meeting.
The Council noted that they would like the Park Commission to have a chance to discuss and give their
feedback on this item and also get feedback from the Edina residents as well and bring this back to the
City Council meeting on August 18, 2026.

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Mr. Swenson noted that if they know of a scheduled event, they will staff accordingly to get the space
clean and ready for the next event, but when there are unscheduled events, it is harder to make that
happen.
Member Jackson made a motion to table Ordinance No. 2026-12, Amending Chapter 24
of the Edina City Code Regarding Additional Restrictions for Parks and Publicly Owned
Properties to the August 18, 2026, City Council Meeting and direct that they get feedback
from the Parks Commission and Edina residents. Member Pierce seconded the motion. Rollcall
ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried.
8.3.
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN BCA CRIME
REDUCTION UNIT – APPROVED
Mr. Milburn noted that a full-time detective would be assigned to this unit; it is a force multiplier and a
proactive task force to go after gun violence.
Member Agnew made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson, to authorize the City of
Edina to enter into the Joint Powers Agreement with the BCA Violent Crime Reduction
Unit. Rollcall ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried.
9.0. MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Received
City Engineer/Public Works Director Millner updated the Council on the City’s water system security
given the recent attacks on water systems across the country.
10.0. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS – Received
11.0. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:34 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Allison, City Clerk
James B. Hovland, Mayor
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, August 18, 2026. Video Copy of the August 5, 2026,
meeting available.

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Item Report
August 18, 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 07.31.2026 Total $2,474,723.33
2.
Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated 07.31.2026 Total $4,975,598.75(1011)
3.
Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated 08.07.2026 Total $2,938,693.60

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Item Report
August 18, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.3

Department: Public Works

Item Activity: Action

Prepared By: Andrew Reinisch, Engineering Technician

Item Title: Agreement Amendment for Verizon Small Cell Infrastructure
Action Requested:
Approve Agreement Amendment for Verizon Small Cell Infrastructure.
Information/Background:
This is an amendment to an existing license agreement for upgrades to the cellular equipment
attached to the light pole and including the new construction plans as an exhibit to document the
new equipment. This agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney and the terms align with
previous agreements.
Resources/Financial Impacts:
No financial impacts.Verizon will pay the City $1,500 per year for use of the light pole.
Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars:
Replacing aging infrastructure at the appropriate time is sound asset management practice.
Strong Foundation
Values Impact:
Stewardship

Replacing aging infrastructure at the appropriate time is sound asset
management practice.

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
August 18, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.4

Department: Public Works

Item Activity: Action

Prepared By: Chad Millner, Director of Public Works and City
Engineer

Item Title: Encroachment Agreement with 319 Harrison Avenue
Action Requested:
Approve encroachment agreement with 319 Harrison Avenue for owner maintenance of private
driveway in utility easement.
Information/Background:
The owner at 319 Harrison Avenue desires to maintain a private driveway that encroaches on the City's
easement area. They would like to own and maintain the driveway. The existing driveway is gravel. City
staff have maintained it to ensure access to the utility systems. The gravel increases the risk of
sediment entering the storm sewer system. The owner wants to pave the driveway. City staff has no
concerns about this arrangement.
Resources/Financial Impacts:
No fiscal or capacity impact.
Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars:
This work aligns with the Water Resources Management Plan by reducing the risk of sediment entering
the storm sewer system.

Strong Foundation

Reliable Service

Livable City

Better Together

Values Impact:
Engagement

Sustainability

This encroachment came from the property owner through our street
reconstruction program.
Allowing the owner to pave the driveway removes a maintenance
burden and erosion from the gravel driveway.

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
August 18, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.5

Department: Parks & Recreation

Item Activity: Action

Prepared By: Rachel DeVries, Park Planner

Item Title: Construction Cooperative Agreement for a Local Trail Connection to Nine Mile Creek
Regional Trail with Three Rivers Park District
Action Requested:
Approve cooperative agreement for construction of a trail connection to Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail
with Three Rivers Park District.
Information/Background:
Hennepin County is constructing a new Southdale Library along Xerxes Avenue. City Staff have been
working with Three Rivers Park District and City of Richfield to make a linkage between the new library
and the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail. This trail link would provide access through City of Richfield's
Adams Hill Park and City of Edina's property parcel. Construction will be funded by grant funding that
Three Rivers Park District is working to secure. This agreement is for design and construction, ongoing
maintenance and ownership of trail will be the City of Edina's and the City of Richfield's upon
completion.
Resources/Financial Impacts:
City of Edina will have no construction or design costs associated with trail connection. Long term
maintenance and ownership of trail will fall to City of Edina's trails and pathways budget.
Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars:
Strong Foundation
Livable City
Values Impact:

Equity

Health

Stewardship

Linkage increases accessibility to Edina and Richfield Residents
Trail expansion will promote walking and biking access to new library
and art center.
Partnership with Three Rivers Park District and Richfield increases

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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).
1.

20260818_CooperativeAgreement_TNM_LibraryConnection

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Item Report
August 18, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.6

Department: Administration

Item Activity: Action

Prepared By: Scott Neal, City Manager

Item Title: Out-of-State Travel for Mayor Hovland
Action Requested:
Approve out-of-state travel for Mayor Hovland for September 24-26, 2026, to attend the U.S.
Conference of Mayor's 2026 Fall Leadership Meeting in San Diego, CA.
Information/Background:
Mayor Hovland requests approval from the City Council, per the City's Elected Official Out-of-State
Travel Policy, to attend the U.S. Conference of Mayor's 2026 Fall Leadership Meeting in San Diego, CA,
from September 24-26. The estimated cost is $1200. The City Manager has confirmed that sufficient
funds for this expense are included in the City's 2026 budget.
Supporting Documentation:
None

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Item Report
August 18, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 6.7

Department: Administration

Item Activity: Action

Prepared By: Elena Roberts, Deputy City Clerk

Item Title: On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Smithsons
Action Requested:
Approve On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Sale liquor for Not Easy, Inc. dba Smithsons.
Information/Background:
A new restaurant, Smithsons, located at 2160 Southdale Center 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
August 18, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 7.1

Department: Administration

Item Activity: Action

Prepared By: Sharon Allison, City Clerk

Item Title: Resolution 2026-46: Accepting Donations
Action Requested:
Approve Resolution 2026-46 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 2026-46: 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.
Parks & Recreation
Polly Norman and Richard Fox

$3,200.00

Bench Donation

$---

Hat with silicone patch of City logo

Communications Department
The MPX Group
Dated: August 18, 2026

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Item Report
August 18, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 7.2

Department: Parks & Recreation

Item Activity: Action

Prepared By: Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director

Item Title: Ordinance 2026-12: Amending Chapter 24 of the Edina City Code Regarding Additional
Restrictions for Parks and Publicly Owned Properties
Action Requested:
Approve first reading amending Chapter 24 of the Edina City Code Regarding Additional Restrictions
for Parks and Publicly Owned Properties.
Information/Background:
This ordinance updates City Code Chapter 24 regarding conduct in park & publicly owned property.
The code was reviewed for potential updates to ensure parks and publicly owned properties are safe
for the community to reserve and use as intended. An increase in the number of large group
gatherings without prior knowledge has caused severe negative impacts on the physical, social,
emotional well-being and safety of park users.
An advance reservation permit requirement will allow for a higher level of coordination and planning
to ensure that the safety, capacity and coordination of city resources can be adequately deployed if
approved. Unplanned events have the likelihood to have a negative impact on park maintenance,
police and adjacent property resources in the community. Park and Recreation staff currently have a
permit application and review process for advanced reservations for certain park buildings, picnic
shelters and athletic fields. Each location was selected based upon the ability to effectively manage
groups of a certain size, logistics of use and to ensure adequate park resources can be deployed or
used by the permit holder. Not all park locations can accommodate large groups and not all parks are
able to be reserved. To gauge the magnitude of how busy these areas are in the park system, there
were over 2,400 bookings in 2025 and already over 2,000 bookings in 2026. Bookings are done by Park
& Recreation staff for program and class activities, Edina-based athletic associations, Edina School
District, legacy partners, neighborhood associations and the general public. These changes would
have no impact on current permit holders, athletic associations or other partners that have standing
permit reservations. This ordinance update provides a tool for the Police Department to enforce
gatherings of a certain size and use of certain areas if conditions in a park demand.
The City Prosecuting Attorney recommends violations of this ordinance be classified as a petty
misdemeanor.
At the August 5, 2026 regular meeting the City Council reviewed changes to the ordinance and
directed staff to gather comments from the Edina Park and Recreation Commission (PARC) and seek
community comment.
At the August 10, 2026 meeting the PARC reviewed the recommended changes presented to the City
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Council and updated text based off of the feedback from City Council. PARC unofficial summary
comments from reviewing proposed changes to City Code Section 24-255 and 24-258 were as
follows:

Commissioner Wick:
• Support focused revisions
• Consequences of violations should be clearly listed
• Signage to reservable spaces/QR codes should be added in parks
• Adequate staff resources to enforce should be added
• Ensure equal opportunity for booking
• Review opportunity to use social media to raise awareness for getting permits
• ID’s should be required for permit applications

Commissioner Garazatua:
• This version appears less gray and more enforceable. Ensure anything subjective can be
enforced.
• Legal compliance is critical in wording.
• Awareness is need to the changes
• Signage and QR codes could be added

Commissioner Welsh:
• Concern related to 24-258, 6. is not specific to fully understand how it would be applied and
enforced. It could be used for discriminatory practices
• Awareness is important and a priority.

Commissioner Hulbert:
• Concern related to 24-258, 6. is not specific to know how it would be applied and enforced, it
could be used stifle political speech.

Commissioner Conzemius
• Opposed to limiting group gatherings, park use by people is good. More comfortable with this

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version and prior as it has specific tools for staff to intervene.
• Consider adopting a moratorium on changes to reevaluate.

Commissioner Bye:
• Clarify to ensure parks can be used by residents and non-residents
• Concern related to 24-258, 6. is not specific to know how it would be applied and enforced

Commissioner Rezac:
• Appreciate awareness to the issues
• Enforcement is needed for a tool
• Ensure non-discriminatory

Commissioner Harrington:
• Concern that parking lots should be added as referred to in #17, especially if food trucks are in
violation.

Vice Chair Kane:
• Appreciate the work, supports these changes

Chair Pfuhl:
• Appreciated that in a short amount of time a lot of work was dedicated to this topic.
• Lots of good discussion by the commission
• Supports tools to ensure safety
• Education, awareness and appropriate signage will elevate compliance.

Proposed changes to City Code Section 24-255 and 24-258 include:
(a) clarifying that groups of 25 or more need a permit for use in a rentable building, rentable picnic
shelter or rentable athletic field space;

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(b) that permit holders have priority of use of a rentable space and a group that does not have a valid
permit does not have a right to a space. If a group not in possession of a valid permit does not allow a
permit holder use of the rented area, they would be in violation of the ordinance.
(c) that uses of Arneson Acres Park, in the formal garden area, gazebo picnic shelter and parking lot
cannot be used for gatherings of 10 or more people, not for amplifying sound or music, nor for
commercial uses.
The remaining updates for Section 24-258 remain as proposed prior, allowing for details on how
permits would be issued, denied, appealed and to allow the director or law enforcement to declare a
park closed as reasonably deemed necessary in the public interest.
Resources/Financial Impacts:
Additional permit requests and issuance coordination is likely. However, no identified financial
resources are needed at this time.
Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars:
This action will allow City Staff to appropriately address social disruption behavior issues at parks and
publicly owned property and require an advance reservation permit from the City of Edina to use such
facilities. This should have a positive impact on community relationships in the area of the property.

Better Together
Values Impact:
Addressing improper use of park areas by reducing unplanned and

Health

unpermitted large group gatherings will improve the social, physical
and emotional well-being of park users and improve safety aspects of
public areas. Unplanned large groups often result in increased trash,
food waste, restroom uncleanliness and traffic due to no advanced
planning. Permitted groups are directed to alternate site locations that
can best accommodate requests.
The ability to ensure a safe and orderly process for users to reserve and

Stewardship

use parks and publicly owned properties allows for improved
stewardship of city resources.

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 2026-12: Amending Chapter 24 of the Edina City
Code Regarding Additional Restrictions for Parks and
Publicly Owned Properties
The City Council of Edina, Minnesota Ordains:
Section 1. Chapter 24 - STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC SPACES, Article VIII. - PARKS AND OTHER
PUBLIC SPACES, Section 24-255. - Additional restrictions for parks and publicly owned properties of the
Edina City Code is hereby amended to read as follows, with the following original text, added text,
and deleted text:
Sec. 24-255. — Additional restrictions for parks and publicly owned properties.
In addition to the requirements of section 24-254, no person shall, in any park or publicly owned
property:
(1) Place or keep any goods, wares, merchandise or other articles without the written permission
of the park director.
(2) Participate in or conduct any band procession, parade or military formation without the
written permission of the park director.
(3) Promote or participate in an entertainment or exhibition without the written permission of the
park director.
(4) Participate in any rally, convention, assembly or meeting without the written permission of the
park director, which shall be withheld only when necessary to prevent conflict with regular park
activities.
(5) Sell or offer for sale any article in any public park; provided that refreshments or other articles
may be sold by the city or by persons authorized to do so by the park director.
(6) Be in or remain in any vehicle, or park or leave unattended any vehicle, between the hours of
12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m., except when the vehicle is moving upon a street or when permitted
by the park director.
(7) Drive or park a motor vehicle on any area not designated for parking or travel.
(8) Take or allow any dog or other animal where forbidden by posted signs.
(9) Take or allow any horse or other livestock upon any park, publicly owned property or public
waters without the written permission of the park director.
(10) On any public skating rink, no person shall race, play games which interfere with the general
public use, use hockey sticks or pucks in areas not marked for hockey play, or loiter in public
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warming houses.
(11) Play or participate in baseball, diamond ball, basketball, football, golf, tennis, archery or any
other game or sport, except in or upon appropriate areas established by the city for such game
or sport.
(12) Play upon, use or enter any publicly owned property without having first paid an admission
or entry fee when one is required.
(13) Bathe or swim in water adjoining a park, except at places and during hours shown by signs
placed by the city.
(14) Be in or remain within the park before or after posted hours of operation without the written
permission of the park director.
(15) Gather with a group of 25 people or more for any reason without obtaining and being in
compliance with an advance reservation permit for use of a rentable park building, park shelter
or athletic field from the city.

(16) Gatherings by a group at a rentable park building, park shelter or athletic field shall have no
priority of use or right of use for that space. A person who is in possession of a valid advance
reservation permit for a park building, park shelter or athletic field, or an area defined within the
permit description has priority use of that defined space. Failure to leave the reserved area for a
person with a valid permit would be a violation of this ordinance.
(17) Gather with a group of 10 or more people at Arneson Acres Park for picnics or events,
amplifying or performing sound or music, or commercial use shall occur in the formal garden
areas, gazebo picnic shelter or parking lots without an advance reservation permit. Advance
permits at Arneson Acres Park include the Terrace Room and Gazebo only unless specifically
defined by the permit.
Sec. 24-258. — Additional rules and regulations.
The park director may adopt additional rules and regulations not contrary to the provisions of this
Code governing the use and enjoyment of parks, programmed parks, playgrounds, lakes, ponds,
streams and other publicly owned properties which shall be prominently posted or publicly announced
in the places where they are intended to apply. Any person who violates a rule or regulation so posted
may be excluded from the use of the park, programmed park, lake, pond, stream or other publicly
owned property and may, in addition, be prosecuted as for a misdemeanor.
1. Applications for permits for group events of 25 or more persons, picnic shelters and athletic
fields, and sound amplification must be submitted to the city a minimum of seven business
days in advance in accordance with procedures and fees adopted annually by the City Council.

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2. The director may deny a permit application when the proposed activity may adversely affect
the public health, safety, or welfare, or the condition of the park facility.
3. The director may add conditions to any permit to mitigate potential adverse effects or to ensure
orderly use and enjoyment of the park facility.
4. The person responsible for the gathering must remain within the area for which the permit was
issued at all times, must have the permit in possession, and must display it upon the request of
authorized city personnel.
5. Any person aggrieved by action of the director may appeal to the city council by submitting a
request in writing to the director within 10 days after notice of the action.
6. The director or any city law enforcement officer may declare that any part or all of a park facility
is closed to the public for any interval of time or for any particular use, as reasonably
determined necessary in the public interest.

Section 2. This ordinance is effective immediately on its passage and publication
First Reading: August 18, 2026
Second Reading: September 1, 2026
Summary for Publication:
Ordinance 2026-12 updates City Code regarding additional restrictions for parks and publicly owned
properties and clarifies the need of a reservation permit from the city to use any of the parks or
publicly owned properties. The ordinance does not change the intent of the code section, but adds
clarity on when to obtain such a reservation permit from the city.
The full ordinances are available by contacting the City Clerk at [email protected].
Approved for summary publication by the Edina City Council August 18, 2026.

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Item Report
August 18, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 9.1

Department: Administration

Item Activity: Information

Prepared By: MJ Lamon, Special Projects & Engagement
Manager, Nelly Chick-Brewer, Assistant Finance Director

Item Title: Quarterly Financial Report and Strategic Plan Updates – Q2 2026
Action Requested:
None.
Information/Background:
The attached Q2 2026 Quarterly Financial Report provides an overview of the City’s financial position
and operational performance through the second quarter of the fiscal year. Staff continues to monitor
revenues, expenditures, capital projects, and external economic conditions to ensure alignment with
the City Council’s adopted budget and strategic priorities. In addition to the financial report, quarterly
updates have been completed for the City’s strategic plans and work plans within the Progress
Portals. These updates provide transparency into ongoing initiatives, project milestones, and
organizational priorities identified through the 2026-2027 strategic planning and work plan
development process.
Highlighted Q2 accomplishments and areas of significant activity include:
• Advanced major capital construction: Fred Richards Park improvements moved into
construction following City Council's approval of the construction contract, with grading,
earthwork, and demolition of the maintenance building underway this quarter; Braemar Ice
Arena's south rink reopened with new flooring and dasher boards, and crews have begun work
on the east rink; construction began at the Braemar Golf Dome to add 50 parking stalls and
seasonal pickleball courts ahead of the October Dome season; the Pump Room at Edina
Aquatic Center is substantially complete and the facility opened on time for the season; and
construction continues on the South Trunk Sanitary Sewer capacity expansion project at 72nd
Street (anticipated completion November 2026)
• Continued planning on two major facility projects still in design: Fire Station #3, where MnDOT
has provided initial property valuations following completion of the Vernon Avenue/Highway
100 bridge project; and the Police Department/City Hall renovation, where IT work room design
is complete and construction is expected to begin after the November election
• Completed the Safe & Equitable Mobility Action Plan (SEMAP); City Council received the final
report
• Completed the transition of assessing services to Hennepin County; staff are decommissioning
the function internally
• Advanced organizational efficiency and innovation efforts through continued AI Lunch and
Learn sessions and the formation of an internal Automation & Artifical Intelligence Steering
Committee.

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• Continued public safety and employee wellbeing initiatives, including "Skills for Transforming
Conflict" staff training, development of a qualified mental health provider list, and continued
Alternative Response Team staffing with a Hennepin County COPE Social Worker (Hennepin
County has posted to fill an additional position to address solo-coverage limitations)
• Advanced affordable housing initiatives: two homes acquired and three closed to incomeeligible buyers in 2026 through the Affordable Ownership Preservation Program, with three
more expected in the third quarter; retained a consultant to evaluate the highest and best use
of the City-owned Fire Station #2 property; the Come Home 2 Edina down-payment assistance
program remains paused, with no loans originated in 2026
• Advanced zoning code modernization through Planning Commission and City Council work
sessions on May 28 and June 16, and June 24.
• Selected a vendor for a comprehensive facility assessment of Edinborough Park (study
beginning late summer, completion by year-end or early 2027), and continued construction on
the Long-Term Art Center Plan, with completion scheduled for late fall 2027
• Continued efforts to broaden inclusive community engagement: the second Edina U cohort
concluded with 29 participants; planning began to replace the Volunteer Edina database for
ADA accessibility; and the City submitted a proposal to the University of Minnesota's Resilient
Communities Project to strengthen engagement with apartment residents
• Completed preliminary planning for the 2027 Quality of Life Survey; work will resume with Polco
following the 2027 budget decision

The Progress Portals continue to serve as the City’s centralized platform for tracking organizational
goals, budget work plan initiatives, and strategic outcomes. The public may review updated work plan
information through the links below:
2026-2027 Budget Work Plan
2026 Advisory Commission Work Plans
Climate Action Plan
Resources/Financial Impacts:

Relationship to City Policies/Plans/Budget Pillars:

Strong
Foundation

Reliable Service

Livable City

Better Together

Capital and

The completed

Zoning code

Expansion of Edina U, the Boards and

infrastructure
Assessing
modernization, the
Commissions review, Volunteer Edina
initiatives — Fire transition, AI and completed Safe & improvements, and the proposed Apartment
Station #3,
process
Equitable Mobility
Resident Engagement initiative strengthen
Braemar Ice
automation
Action Plan, and
inclusive, informed community participation.
Arena and Park, exploration, and
affordable

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Fred Richards
Park, and the
72nd Street
sanitary sewer
expansion —
advance safe,
reliable City
infrastructure
and facilities.

continued

housing programs

investment in
advance
employee
connected,
mental health
sustainable
and dedevelopment and
escalation
housing access.
training support
a skilled
workforce and
consistent
service delivery.

Values Impact:
This quarter's work included direct public participation through Planning
Engagement

Commission and City Council work sessions on the zoning code, delivery of
the SEMAP final report, and continued expansion of Edina U and apartment
resident outreach.
Affordable homeownership programs and the proposed Apartment

Equity

Resident Engagement initiative focus resources and outreach on
populations that have been historically underrepresented in civic
participation and homeownership members.
Continued investment in mental health response coordination (ART and

Health

COPE), conflict de-escalation training, and development of a qualified
mental health provider list support staff and community wellbeing.
Capital asset planning for Fire Station #3 and the Braemar facilities, along

Stewardship

with the Fire Station #2 excess land evaluation, reflect deliberate, long-term
management of City-owned assets.
No dedicated Climate Action Plan strategy update was logged in the

Sustainability

Progress Portal this quarter. Sustainability progress can be tracked directly
through the Climate Action Plan portal link above.

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.

Q2 2026 Financial Report-Final

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Quarterly Financial Report
Second Quarter Ended June 30th, 2026
Prepared by Finance Department

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Table of Contents
Cash & Investment Balances……………………………………………...….3
Investments…………………………………………………………….…..4-6
Statement of Revenues & Expenditures, General Fund……………….…..7-8
Statement of Revenues & Expenses, Major Enterprises……………….…9-10
Statement of Revenues & Expenses, Non-Major Enterprises………………11
Utility Fund……………………………………………………………….…12
Edina Liquor, Braemar Golf Course………………………………………...13
Edina Aquatic Center, Braemar Arena……………………………..……….14
Edina Art Center, Edinborough Park……………………………….….....…15
Centennial Lakes Park, Braemar Field…………………………...……….….16
Enterprise Cost Recovery……………………………………...……………17
Glossary…………………………………………………………...…………18

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Unaudited Cash & Investment Balances by Fund
For Quarter Ended June 30th, 2026
General
General
Special Revenue
Police Special Revenue
Braemar Memorial
Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety

12/31/25 Balance

6/30/26 Balance

YTD Change

$

$

$

Conservation & Sustainability
Housing & Redvlpmt Authority
Opioid Epidemic Response
Public Safety Fund
Total
Debt Service
Debt Service
Construction
Capital Projects
Equipment Replacement
PIR Capital Projects
Street Lighting Fund
MSA Tracking
Special Street Levy
P&R Spec Park Impr Levy (SPIL)
Local Sales Tax (LST)
Total
Park Enterprise
Art Center
Braemar Golf Course
Aquatic Center
Edinborough Park
Braemar Arena
Braemar Field
Centennial Lakes
Total

42,440,477

43,579,488

YTD % Change

1,139,011

3%

1,082,485
132,156
-

1,138,828
102,474
458,817

56,343
(29,682)
458,817

5%
-22%
N/A

919,888
21,508,389
277,667
1,832,225
25,752,810

1,504,807
18,462,729
276,830
1,799,981
23,744,466

584,919
(3,045,660)
(837)
(32,244)
(2,008,344)

64%
-14%
0%
-2%
-8%

8,376,910

559,970

(7,816,940)

-93%

14,409,198
4,003,128
14,951,391
4,063,458
2,066,129
31,917,592
71,410,896

2,890,932
3,452,890
14,923,204
106,335
2,215,996
2,088,316
33,946,746
59,624,419

(11,518,266)
(550,238)
(28,187)
106,335
(1,847,462)
22,187
2,029,154
(11,786,477)

-80%
-14%
0%
N/A
N/A
-45%
1%
6%
-17%

206,592
4,232,252
1,852,867
408,009
1,540,116
1,016,018
9,255,854

56,130
4,582,054
1,481,787
1,557,815
771,953
8,449,739

(150,462)
349,802
(371,080)
(408,009)
17,699
(244,065)
(806,115)

-73%
8%
-20%
N/A
-100%
1%
-24%
-9%

524,749

792,368

267,619

51%

49,430,053

45,585,113

(3,844,940)

-8%

3,946,633
1,441,676
704,398
652,502
6,745,209

4,688,863
1,296,741
924,895
756,055
7,666,554

742,230
(144,935)
220,497
103,553
921,345

19%
-10%
31%
16%
14%

190,002,117

$ (23,934,841)

-11%

Liquor
Liquor
Utility
Utility Fund
Internal Services
Risk Management
Equipment Operations
Information Technology
Facilities Management
Total
Grand Total

$

213,936,958

$

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Investments
The City of Edina (CoE) investments are held in the following accounts.
Money Market: This account is internal. The balance in this account at the end of Q2 is $109M. The
City uses a network of four institutional brokers who recommend securities in compliance with our
investment policy. Funds in this account are managed primarily for cash flow purposes and annual debt
service payments.
Investment Sweep: This account is internal. The balance in this account at the end of Q2 is $2.7M. The
City uses a network of four institutional brokers who recommend securities in compliance with our
investment policy. Funds in this account are managed primarily for cash flow purposes and annual debt
service payments.
PFM Asset Management: PFM is the City’s outside investment manager, they oversee a $47M
portfolio for the City. These securities are held in a custodian account at U.S. Bank. Funds in this account
are not needed for cash flow and can be invested in longer maturities. Allowable investments include U.S.
Treasuries and Agencies up to, but not including, ten years and agency mortgage-backed pass-through
securities guaranteed by Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FHLMC).
2022B Fire Station 2: This account holds proceeds from 2022B. Q2 balance is $28.94. Funds were
needed to finance site acquisition and design of Fire Station 2.
2024A Streets, Fire Station 2 and Eden Wilson: This account holds proceeds from 2024A. Q2
balance is $2.5M. Funds were needed to finance Fire Station 2, reconstruction of several local streets,
storm and sanitary sewer improvements and lift station improvements.
2024B LOST and Fire Station 2 Refunding: This account holds proceeds from 2024B. Q2 balance is
$237k. Funds were needed for the refunding of 2023C (Fire Station 2) and to finance Local Option Sales
Tax (LOST) projects Fred Richards Park and Braemar Park & Arena.
2024C Edina West HIA: This account holds proceeds from 2024C. Q2 balance is $29k. Funds were
needed to refinance construction of common area housing improvements in the Edina West
Condominium Association Housing Improvement area.
LOST Tax Proceeds: This account holds proceeds from Local Options Sales Tax (LOST). Q2 balance
is $22.8M. Funds are to finance LOST projects Fred Richards and Braemar Arena.
2025A Streets, FS2, Utilities: This account holds proceeds from 2025A. Q2 balance is $4.4M. Funds
were needed to finance Fire Station 2, Presidents A & B neighborhood roadway reconstruction and utility
infrastructure improvements.
2025B TH100, Aquatic Center: This account holds proceeds from 2025B. Q2 balance is $1.7M. Funds
were needed to finance Vernon Ave and Highway 100 Interchange street reconstruction and the Edina
Aquatic Center facility improvements.

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Investments
For the month ended June 30th, 2026
Investment Type
Government Securities
Municipal Securities
Money Market
Brokered CD
Mortgage Securities
ABS*
Corporate Securities
Cash
Total

Base Market Value + Accrued
$
62,173,538
49,917,887
22,731,224
14,323,701
13,912,812
304,041
242,451
51,667
$
163,657,321

Average Maturity (Years)

3.59

Percent of Total
38%
31%
14%
9%
9%
0%
0%
0%
100%

Maturities
$60,000,000
$50,000,000
$40,000,000
$30,000,000

$20,000,000
$10,000,000
$0
< 1 Year

1-3 Years

3-5 Years

Base Market Value + Accrued

5-10 Years

> 10 Years

Base Book Value

*Asset-Backed Security
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Investments
The following are yields for current investments against a similar benchmark. The internal and
external portfolios have different investment strategies.
INTERNAL: The internal is intended to remain sufficiently liquid to enable the City to manage
daily City cash flow as well as make debt payments. The average days to maturity for the
internal portfolio is approximately two years (including the money market account). Maturities
range from one day (money market) to nine years.
EXTERNAL: The external portfolio has longer term investment options to optimize return
within our investment policy. The external portfolio benchmark of Bloomberg Barclays
Intermediate U.S. Government/Mortgage Index represents an investment pool including U.S.
Treasuries and Agencies up to, but not including, nine years and agency mortgage-backed passthrough securities guaranteed by Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FHLMC). The average
maturity for the external portfolio is eight years with maturities ranging from one month to 26
years. The later maturities represent mortgage-backed securities.

Total Return, Net of Fees
Trailing 3
Trailing 6
Mos.
Mos.

Account/Index

Trailing
Month

ICE BofA 0-1 Year US Treasury Notes & Bonds

0.237%

0.842%

1.635%

3.875%

CoE Main
City of Edina: Bloomberg Barclays Intermediate
U.S. Government/Mortgage Index

0.227%

0.450%

0.993%

3.394%

0.151%

0.382%

0.614%

3.937%

0.104%

0.306%

0.591%

3.206%

Index Total

0.208%

0.686%

1.296%

3.908%

Account Total

0.186%

0.401%

0.858%

3.340%

CoE – PFM

Trailing 12
Mos.

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General Fund
Statement of Revenues & Expenditures - General Fund
For Quarter Ended June 30th, 2026
2025 YTD
Revenues
Property Taxes
Franchise Fees
Lodging Tax
Licenses & Permits
Intergovernmental
Charges for Services
Fines & Forfeitures
Investment Income
Rental of Property
Other Revenue
Total Revenues

$

22,300,000
177,741
11,086
3,748,958
347,380
3,533,930
349,156
951,459
390,060
131,934
31,941,704

2026 YTD
$

24,300,000
167,641
64,656
4,146,503
490,465
3,381,543
282,770
(210,494)
376,549
137,734
33,137,367

2026 Budget
$

53,012,940
715,000
20,400
5,775,325
2,383,595
6,695,303
500,000
450,000
545,000
16,000
70,113,563

46%
23%
317%
72%
21%
51%
57%
-47%
69%
861%
47%
42%
41%
34%
50%
N/A
N/A
42%

Expenditures
Personnel Services
Contractual Services
Commodities
Internal Services
Capital Outlay
Debt Service
Total Expenditures

19,226,890
4,241,899
617,039
3,031,829
115,352
5,858
27,238,867

20,356,893
4,684,106
830,665
3,441,403
7,522
17,617
29,338,206

48,917,183
11,466,543
2,463,468
6,882,806
69,730,000

Revenues Over (Under)
Expenditures

4,702,837

3,799,161

383,563

74,727

78,473

(383,563)

Transfers In (Out)
Net Increase (Decrease)
In Fund Balance

$

4,777,564

$

3,877,634

$

% of
Budget

-20%

(0)

Commentary is included for categories that have variances greater than or less than 25% compared
to the budget. This applies to the General Fund, Major Enterprises and Non-Major Enterprises.

Revenues
•

•

Property Taxes are 46% compared to $53M annual budget in Q2. 70% advancement payment
for Property Taxes received at end of June and remaining 30% will be posted in Q3 2026. It’s the
primary source of revenue and is received in June and December.
Franchise Fees are 23% of budget in Q2, since the quarterly payments are received on a onemonth lag. Q2 payments will be reflected in Q3.

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General Fund Continued
•
•

•

•
•
•
•

Lodging Tax is 317% of budget in Q2. 95% of lodging tax received is paid to Explore Edina.
Variance is due to timing of payment to Explore Edina.
Licenses & Permits are 72% of budget in Q2. Building permit revenue fluctuates based on the
number of permits and valuations. 955 Building Permits were issued June YTD at $244M
valuation, compared to 1,129 in 2025 at $180M valuation.
Intergovernmental revenue is 21% of budget. The variance is largely due to timing on
revenue payments. Budget is largely made of state aid, and payment timing varies throughout the
year.
Fines and Forfeitures are 57% of budget at the end of Q2. It is lower compared to prior year
due to lower number of citations issued in 2026 YTD.
Investment Income is 47% below the annual budget. Variance compared to prior year is due
to $81K received on investment income, with $292K in unrealized losses.
Building Rental is 69% of budget. The account is made up of Park and Cell Tower rental. Cell
Tower rental billed upfront for the year.
Other Revenue is 861% and $122K over budget, driven by Fire ECMO services, Donations,
and Sale of Equipment.

Expenses
•
•
•
•

Personnel Services is at 42% of budget, variance primarily due to payroll cutoff in Q2. Twelve
Q2 payroll days paid in Q3.
Contractual Services accounts are 41% of budget, due to lag in monthly invoices creating
budget variance.
Commodities are 34% of budget, due to lag in monthly invoices creating budget variance.
Transfers In (Out) are 20% below the annual budget. Operating Transfers has not been
entered yet. $78K YTD balance due to Utility Contribution through June YTD.

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Statement of Revenues & Expenses - Major Enterprise Funds
For Quarter Ended June 30th, 2026
Utilities

Liquor

Aquatic Center

2025 YTD

2026 YTD

% of
2026 Budget Budget

$ 13,765,709
19,546

$ 15,150,135
630,707

$ 35,217,740
-

43%
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

$ 5,228,672
52

$ 5,003,856
-

$ 10,960,000
-

46%
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Total Operating Revenues

13,785,255

15,780,842

35,217,740

45%

5,228,724

5,003,856

10,960,000

46%

537,511

Operating Expenses
Cost of Sales & Services
Personnel Services
Contractual Services
Commodities
Internal Services
Depreciation
Capital Outlay

1,430,867
5,425,591
490,832
821,091
3,083,610
-

1,442,224
5,805,494
535,055
900,723
3,223,140
8,557

3,957,086
11,060,699
1,419,150
1,801,447
22,676,037

N/A
36%
52%
38%
50%
N/A
0%

3,532,372
1,100,813
323,650
21,606
229,503
62,568
-

3,368,876
847,248
281,894
21,958
201,678
61,680
-

7,348,000
1,786,618
820,569
51,500
403,356
-

46%
47%
34%
43%
50%
N/A
N/A

Total Operating Expenses

11,251,991

11,915,194

40,914,419

29%

5,270,513

4,783,334

10,410,043

Operating Income (Loss)

2,533,263

3,865,648

(5,696,679) -68%

(41,789)

220,521

549,957

137,983
1,108,174
(1,548,138)
540

1,082
586,745
(2,095,269)
1,950

182,000
1%
447,020 131%
(1,643,406) 127%
5,000 39%

36,204
(30)

684
-

45,320
-

(301,441)

(1,505,492)

(1,009,386) 149%

36,174

684

45,320

2,231,823

2,360,156

(6,706,065)

(5,614)

221,206

595,277

Transfers In (Out)

(176,781)

(167,946)

2,530

2,690

(644,600)

Net Income (Loss)

$ 2,055,042

$ 2,192,210

(3,084) $

223,895

Operating Revenues
Sales
Memberships
Admissions
Building Rental
Equipment Rental
Greens Fees
Other Fees

2025 YTD

2026 YTD

% of
2026 Budget Budget

2025 YTD

2026 YTD

$

$

50,520
272,602
181,222
22,436
10,000
732

% of
2026 Budget Budget

61,379 $
298,540
176,698
32,964
(561)

157,685
320,000
591,000
84,716
7,500

39%
93%
30%
39%
N/A
N/A
-7%

569,020

1,160,901

49%

35,517
172,506
93,303
82,664
26,268
101,256
-

30,129
217,807
75,870
92,814
37,469
99,744
-

81,500
696,847
341,188
159,121
74,939
-

37%
31%
22%
58%
50%
N/A
N/A

46%

511,514

553,833

1,353,595

41%

40%

25,997

15,186

(192,694)

-8%

N/A
2%
N/A
N/A

63,114
(9,600)
-

21,934
(5,900)
4,000

N/A
49,440 44%
(5,900) 100%
N/A

2%

53,514

20,034

43,540

79,511

35,220

(149,154)

2,987

3,693

19,400

38,914

$ (129,754)

Non Operating Revenues
(Expenses)
Intergovernmental
Investment Income
Interest & Fiscal Charges
Other Non Operating
Total Non Op Revenues
(Expenses)
Net Income (Loss) Before
Transfers

(517,051) 32%
$ (7,223,116)

$

$

(49,323)

0%
$

82,498

$

46%

19%

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Statement of Revenues & Expenses - Major Enterprise Funds
For Quarter Ended June 30th, 2026
Golf Course

Arena
% of

2025 YTD
Operating Revenues
Sales

2026 YTD 2026 Budget

$ 199,097 $ 191,513

% of

Budget

2025 YTD

2026 YTD

$ 434,250

44%

$ 155,058 $

119,718

2026 Budget

Budget

$

322,500

37%
N/A
53%

Memberships
Admissions
Building Rental

296,020
1,012,509
82,302

307,890
1,032,289
83,512

340,000
1,400,000
200,000

91%
74%

90,618

104,858

196,250

42%

1,472,573

1,206,799

2,402,000

Equipment Rental
Greens Fees
Other Fees

191,253
1,660,717
7,755

232,513
1,758,794

509,000
3,357,000

46%
52%

3,587
-

5,899
-

-

N/A
N/A

1,823

34,150

5%

65,136

66,585

78,375

85%

3,449,652

3,608,335

6,274,400

58%

1,786,973

1,503,860

2,999,125

50%

Total Operating Revenues

50%

Operating Expenses
Cost of Sales & Services

156,743

153,380

306,000

50%

74,397

56,838

128,125

44%

Personnel Services
Contractual Services

1,147,765
443,368

1,232,250
463,964

2,906,674
933,677

42%
50%

673,377
467,205

710,107
640,190

1,639,083
1,286,102

43%
50%

149,766
228,601
390,750

174,370
297,317
379,914
-

508,050
594,633
571,000

34%
50%
N/A
0%

26,716
137,747
258,354
-

22,568
169,220
256,020
-

160,363
338,439
-

14%
50%
N/A
N/A

Commodities
Internal Services
Depreciation
Capital Outlay

-

Total Operating Expenses

2,516,994

2,701,195

5,820,034

46%

1,637,795

1,854,942

3,552,112

52%

Operating Income (Loss)

932,658

907,140

454,366

200%

149,178

(351,082)

(552,987)

63%

2,208
120,157

56,626

1,500
53,560

0%
106%

11,526

(716)

13,390

N/A
-5%

Interest & Fiscal Charges
Other Non Operating
Total Non Op Revenues

(189,044)
-

(165,194)
-

(165,194)
-

100%
N/A

(50,100)
(1,940)

(38,105)
6,000

(43,025)
-

89%
N/A

(Expenses)

(66,679)

(108,568)

(110,134)

99%

(40,514)

(32,821)

(29,635)

111%

Net Income (Loss) Before
Transfers

865,979

798,572

344,232

108,664

(383,903)

(582,622)

Transfers In (Out)

33,440

35,064

100,700

32,168

19,651

192,250

Net Income (Loss)

$ 899,419

Non Operating Revenues
(Expenses)
Intergovernmental
Investment Income

$ 833,636 $ 444,932

35%

$ 140,832

10%

$ (364,252) $ (390,372)

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Statement of Revenues & Expenses - Non Major Enterprise Funds
For Quarter Ended June 30th, 2026
Art Center

Edinborough Park

Centennial Lakes Park

% of

Braemar Field
% of

% of

2025 YTD

2026 YTD

2026 Budget

Budget

2025 YTD

2026 YTD

2026 Budget Budget

% of
2025 YTD

2026 YTD

2026 Budget Budget

2025 YTD 2026 YTD 2026 Budget Budget

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Operating Revenues
Sales

-

N/A

73,000

51%

30,000

78%

-

N/A

Memberships

-

-

-

N/A

60,569

48,817

163,940

30%

-

-

-

N/A

-

-

-

N/A

Admissions

62,834

82,552

125,000

66%

447,149

326,234

809,000

40%

240

120

800

15%

18,829

18,766

30,750

61%

-

-

-

N/A

137,155

126,129

245,150

51%

37,793

46,580

93,000

50%

432,692

497,541

538,900

92%

Building Rental

-

-

48,023

36,952

26,758

23,381

-

$

-

$

Equipment Rental

-

-

-

N/A

-

-

-

N/A

244,965

209,295

195,000

107%

-

-

-

N/A

Greens Fees

-

-

-

N/A

-

-

-

N/A

108,177

113,354

300,000

38%

-

-

-

N/A

-

-

N/A

122,051

142,630

239,708

60%

172,566

202,554

363,959

56%

276

45

500

9%

82,552

125,000

66%

814,947

680,762

1,530,798

44%

590,499

595,283

982,759

61%

451,797

516,352

570,150

91%

N/A

Other Fees
Total Operating Revenues

75
62,909

Operating Expenses
Cost of Sales & Services

-

-

-

N/A

18,599

18,618

39,500

47%

8,597

6,684

15,000

45%

-

-

-

Personnel Services

124,825

151,768

340,623

45%

564,764

578,696

1,264,187

46%

379,053

428,917

1,041,847

41%

122,706

141,989

224,433

63%

Contractual Services

22,935

22,361

83,824

27%

149,508

168,968

501,678

34%

130,606

97,215

427,645

23%

123,217

145,425

301,414

48%

Commodities

9,712

11,802

29,275

40%

64,500

90,233

207,456

43%

52,439

33,699

149,805

22%

2,786

445

19,675

2%

Internal Services

26,820

31,522

63,043

50%

90,048

129,532

259,064

50%

73,661

88,667

177,334

50%

18,705

49,099

98,199

50%

Depreciation

2,736

1,890

-

N/A

139,062

133,494

-

N/A

82,416

82,680

-

N/A

267,384

264,288

-

N/A

Capital Outlay

-

-

-

N/A

-

-

-

N/A

-

-

-

N/A

-

-

200,000

0%

Total Operating Expenses

187,028

219,344

516,765

42%

1,026,482

1,119,541

2,271,885

49%

726,771

737,862

1,811,631

41%

534,798

601,246

843,720

71%

Operating Income (Loss)

(124,119)

(136,792)

(391,765)

35%

(211,534)

(438,779)

(741,087)

59%

(136,272)

(142,579)

(828,872)

17%

(83,001)

(84,894)

(273,570)

31%

Investment Income

1,665

778

4,120

19%

7,864

-

10,300

0%

7,912

8,166

4,936

165%

43,617

17,076

26,780

64%

Other Non Operating
Total Non Op Revenues

800

900

-

N/A

-

6,000

-

N/A

3,200

17,520

-

N/A

-

-

-

N/A

2,465

1,678

4,120

41%

7,864

6,000

10,300

58%

11,112

25,685

4,936

520%

43,617

17,076

26,780

64%

(121,654)

(135,114)

(387,645)

(203,671)

(432,779)

(730,787)

(125,160)

(116,894)

(823,936)

(39,384)

(67,818)

(246,790)

856

898

501,025

8,307

6,321

721,000

10,160

8,384

446,532

806

827

1,330

Non Operating Revenues
(Expenses)

(Expenses)
Net Income (Loss) Before
Transfers
Transfers In (Out)
Net Income (Loss)

$ (120,798) $ (134,216) $

113,380

0%

$ (195,363) $ (426,458) $

(9,787)

1%

$ (115,000) $ (108,510) $ (377,404)

2%

62%

$ (38,578) $ (66,991) $ (245,460)

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Major Enterprises - Utility Fund
Revenues
•

•

•
•
•

For 2026, Utility user rates were increased between 5.25-15% based on the recommendations
from the utility rate study in 2025. Q2 sales revenues are up $1.4M and are trending 43% to
budget due to lower water usage during winter and spring months.
There is a $611K increase in other fees when compared to PY Q2, this increase is driven by
payments received from Napoli Shkolnik for the PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances)
settlement.
Intergovernmental revenues are payments from the County’s recycling and organic score grant
programs to be received later in the year.
Investment income decreased by $521K and trending above budget at 131% due to favorable
market conditions.
Interest and Fiscal charges are at 127% of budget due to the second of two annual debt
payments being made in Q2. Fiscal charges are trending above budget because the calculated
interest payments for the 2025A bonds were not included in the budget.

Expenses
•

•
•
•

Q2 total operating expenses are up $663K or 6% year over year and trend below budget at
29%. The increase is mainly due to increases in contractual services, commodities and
personnel expenses. Expenses are trending below budget due to budgeted capital outlays that
are a place holder for annual capital improvements.
Personnel expenses are below budget at 36%, being down one FTE in Q2.
Contractual services are at 52% of budget mostly due to a $137K increase in sewer service
payment to the Metropolitan Council.
Commodities are up $44K and are trending below budget at 38% because of lower water
demands due to weather and seasonal conditions.

Water Pumped from Wells

400,000
Thousands of Gallons

350,000
300,000
250,000

200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
January
2023

February
2024

March

2025

2026

April

May

June

2016-2026 Average Water Pumped

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Major Enterprises - Liquor & Golf Course
Liquor
Revenues
• Q2 year-to-date revenues are down $225K and marginally under budget at 46%. This is
attributable to a general shift in consumer confidence and lingering construction impact on
ease of store accessibility.
Expenses
• Q2 year-to-date expenses are down $487K or 9% year over year and under budget at 46%.
• Cost of Sales and Services are below budget at 46% in response to sales.
• Personnel Services are down $254K due to hibernation of several extended part-time
positions. Current year expenses are trending slightly below budget, at 47%.
• Contractual Services and Commodities trend under budget, at 34% and 43%, mostly related
to professional services, supplies, advertising and credit card fees.
Quarterly Sales by Store

$1,200,000

2025

$1,000,000

YTD 2026

$800,000
$600,000
$400,000
$200,000
$0
Q1

Q2

50th& France

Q1

Q2

Southdale

Q1

Q2

Grandview

Q1

Q2

E-Commerce

Golf Course
Revenues
• Q2 year-to-date revenues are up $159K and trend over budget, at 58%, related to
seasonality.
• Memberships and Admissions trend over budget, at 91% and 74%, in response to the
Summer season demand.
• Building Rental and Equipment Rental trend slightly below budget in response to expected
fluctuations in demand. These categories are collectively up year over year $42K or 16%.
Expenses
• Q2 year-to-date expenses are up $184K and trend slightly below budget at 46%.
• Personnel Services are below budget at 42% mostly related to seasonal staffing, which is
expected to increase throughout the summer months.
• Commodities are up $25K due to course maintenance equipment purchases. However,
commodities currently trend below budget, at 34%, mostly related to supplies and chemicals,
which are largely impacted by seasonality.
• Internal Services are up $69K related to additional budgeted shared management costs.
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Major Enterprises - Aquatic Center & Arena
Aquatic Center

The Aquatic Center opened for the season on June 4th and is scheduled to close on August 23rd.
Revenues
• Q2 year-to-date revenues are up $32K and trend as expected relative to budget, at 49%.
• Memberships are up $26K or 10%, likely in response to recent facility improvements, and
ahead of budget, at 93%, as expected due to seasonality.
• Admissions, Building Rental & Sales are all trending below budget, between 30-40% directly
related to timing of the season. These categories are expected to increase throughout the
summer months.
Expenses
• Q2 year-to-date expenses are up $42K or 1% and trend below budget, at 41%.
• Cost of Sales & Services trend below budget at 37% in response to below budget sales.
• Personnel Services are up $45K or 26%, however, trend below budget due to seasonality.
• Contractual Services trend below budget, at 22%, specifically, repairs & maintenance and
electricity, for which costs are incurred as needed based on operational demand.
• Commodities trend above budget, at 58%, mostly supplies and chemicals due to seasonality.
11,000

Aquatic Center Daily Admissions
2024

10,500

2025

10,000

YTD 2026

9,500
9,000
8,500
Q2

Braemar Arena
Revenues
• Q2 year-to-date revenues are down $283K and trend as expected relative to budget
• Other Fees are ahead of budget, at 85%, largely related to advertising sales.
• Admissions are over budget, at 53%, related to increased class registrations.
• Building Rental is down $266K due to timing of ice rental payments, loss of tenant space
rental, and construction impacts. Current year trends as expected relative to budget.
• Sales trend below budget at 37% over budget due to lower than anticipated concessions.
Expenses
• Q2 year-to-date expenses are up $217K or 13%, and trend slightly over budget, at 52%.
• Cost of Sales & Services are below budget, at 44%, in response to concession sales.
• Contractual Services are up $173K due to water heater replacements and emergency
plumbing and HVAC repairs. Current year trends as expected relative to budget.
• Personnel Services are under budget, at 43%, largely related to FT salaries. Slight variances
are expected as employees often split time between arena and field.
• Commodities are significantly under budget, at 14%, specifically, supplies and printing for
which costs are incurred as needed based on operational demand.
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Non-Major Enterprises - Art Center & Edinborough Park
Art Center
The Southdale Library project construction is underway and on schedule. The future building will
house the new Edina Art Center and is expected to open in 2028.
Revenues
• Q2 year-to-date revenues are up $20K and trend ahead of budget, at 66%, due to more than
anticipated class registrations.
Expenses
• Q2 year-to-date expenses are up $32K and trend slightly under budget, at 42%.
• Personnel Services are up $27K due to additional art instructor hours in 2026. Current year
expenses trend slightly below budget, at 45%.
• Contractual Services trend significantly under budget, at 27% largely tied to professional
services, repairs and maintenance, and advertising.
• Commodities trend under budget, at 40%, mostly related to art supplies and printing.
Art Center Class Registrations by Quarter
1,000

2024
2025
YTD 2026

800
600
400
200
Q1

Q2

Edinborough Park
Revenues
• Q2 year-to-date revenues are down $134K and trend at 44% of budget.
• Memberships are under budget, at 30%, which is directly driven by a decline in user demand
for PlayPark/Adventure Peak and Pool & Track memberships.
• Admissions are down $121K or 27%, because of fewer number of daily admissions in 2026.
• Other Fees trend above budget, at 60%, directly related to association fee revenue collection
timing.
Expenses
• Q2 year-to-date expenses are up $93K or 9% and trend as expected relative to budget.
• Personnel Services are slightly below budget, at 46%, mostly tied to full-time salaries and health
insurance contribution.
• Contractual Services trend significantly below budget, at 34%, largely due to solar electricity
rebates.
• Commodities trend at 43% of budget, tied to cleaning supplies and trees, flowers & shrubs.
• Internal Services are up $39K related to additional budgeted shared management costs.
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Non-Major Enterprises - Braemar Field & Centennial Lakes
Braemar Field
Revenues
• Q2 year-to-date revenues are up $65K and trend as over budget, at 91%, due to seasonality.
• Admissions trend over budget, at 61%, due to increased open dome/soccer demand.
• Building Rental is up $65K largely related to priority scheduling fees. Current year trends above
budget, at 91%, due to overall seasonal facility demand.
Expenses
• Q2 year-to-date expenses are up $66K and trend over budget, at 71%.
• Personnel Services trend over budget, at 63%, due to seasonal staffing needs in response to
increased facility demand.
• Contractual Services are up $22K largely due to dome takedown expense timing and
miscellaneous repairs and maintenance. Current year trends slightly under budget, at 48%.
• Commodities trend significantly under budget, at 2%, related to supplies and custodial cleaning.
• Internal Services are up $30K related to additional budgeted shared management costs.
100%

Braemar Field Hours Utilization*

2024
2025
YTD 2026

80%
60%

40%
20%
0%
Utilization % - Prime

Utilization % - Non-prime

Centennial Lakes
The Putting Course, Paddle Boat Rental & Lawn Bowling remain open for the Summer season.
Revenues
• Q2 year-to-date revenues are up $5K and trend ahead of budget, at 61%.
• Sales are at 78% of budget due to more than anticipated concession sales.
• Building Rental is up $9K due to Farmer’s Market space fees. Current year trends expected.
• Equipment Rental is down $37K due to unusually high demand for rentals in 2025. Current year
trends significantly over budget, at 107% mostly tied to increased paddleboat rentals.
• Greens Fees are up $5K, however, trend under budget, at 38%, due to the season just beginning.
• Other Fees are up $30K and trend over budget, at 56%, related to timing of Association Fees.
Expenses
• Q2 year-to-date expenses are up $11K and trend below budget, at 41%.
• Personnel Services are up $50K due to new part-time maintenance and shared facility
coordinator filled positions. Current year trends below budget, at 41%, related to seasonality of
operations and staffing needs.
• Contractual Services and Commodities trend below budget, at 23% and 22%, related to
seasonality of operations.
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Cost Recovery
Cost recovery percentages indicate a facility’s ability to cover operating expenses with operating revenues.
In 2018, the City established two cost calculations, Total Cost Recovery and Management Cost Recovery.
Total Cost Recovery is calculated by dividing total revenues by total expenses. Management Cost Recovery
is calculated by dividing operating revenues by operating expenses, which excludes non-operational items
such as donations, investment income, transfers, depreciation, central services, and utilities.
The following charts represent total 2023, 2024, 2025 and YTD 2026 Total Cost Recovery and
Management Cost Recovery percentages. Differences between quarterly results and annual results may be
due to the timing of revenues and expenses.

160%

Total Cost Recovery

140%
120%
100%

2023

80%

2024

60%

2025

40%

YTD 2026

20%

0%

Management Cost Recovery
200%
180%
160%
140%
120%
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%

2023
2024
2025
YTD 2026

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Glossary
Asset-Backed Security (ABS): An investment security that is collateralized by a pool of assets,
such as loans, leases, etc. Acts like mortgage-backed security.
Certificate of Deposit (CD) or Brokered CD: A financial instrument issued by banks or
other financial institutions, promising a specific interest rate to the bearer in exchange for leaving
a predetermined deposit for a specific period. The period for CD generally ranges from one
month to five years.
Cost Recovery: Total revenues as a percentage of total expenses.
Government Securities: Most commonly includes US Government Bonds; a debt security
sold by the government to support government obligations and spending and US Treasury Bills
or T-Bills; A short-term debt security that is backed by the US Treasury department. US T-Bills
have a maturity of one year or less. These investments are considered low risk as they are
government backed.
Investment Sweep: Moves funds between a checking account and an investment account with the
intention of earning interest on excess cash.
Major Enterprise Funds: Utility fund and larger scale enterprises including Liquor, Aquatic Center,
Braemar Golf Course and Braemar Arena.
Management Cost Recovery: Operating revenues as a percentage of operating expenses
(excludes
depreciation, central services, and utilities).
Money Market: A mutual fund that invests in short-term, higher quality securities. Designed to
provide high liquidity with lower risk, stability of capital and typically higher yields than some
other cash products.
Mortgage-Backed Security (MBS): A type of asset-backed security that is backed by a pool of
mortgages and originated from a regulated and authorized financial institution. Through the
investment in MBS, the investor is essentially lending money to a home buyer or a business.
Municipal Securities: Debt securities and investment funds issued by local bodies like
municipalities, cities, states, or countries to fund their capital expenditure.
Non-Major Enterprise Funds: Smaller scale enterprises including Art Center, Edinborough Park,
Centennial Lakes Park and Braemar Field.
Prime & Non-Prime Utilization: utilization represents hours scheduled out of total hours
available. Prime vs non-prime is dependent on time of day and year, which are charged at
different rates.

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Item Report
August 18, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 9.2

Department: Administration

Item Activity: Action

Prepared By: Scott Neal, City Manager

Item Title: Proposed Changes to Methodology of City’s State and National Legislative Platform and
Priorities
Action Requested:
Approve a new methodology for preparing annual state and national legislative platforms and
priorities.
Information/Background:
I propose the City Council approve a new methodology for preparing its annual state and national
legislative platforms and priorities. The current methodology has expanded in scale and breadth to
the point that it includes issues that are only marginally related to operating a city government in
Minnesota. I am concerned about the expansion in scale and breadth because I have seen this be the
first step to City Councils arguing and debating municipal policies on such national and international
issues as Gaza, conflict minerals, or bans on investment in Israel. Spending precious Council time and
energy on non-municipal issues takes time away from resolving important city government issues in
Edina. Given that concern, I have a proposal for the Council to consider for the 2027 State and Federal
Legislative Priorities:
Platforms. Instead of implementing a localized public engagement process to determine the items
and issues that will be on the City’s 2027 Legislative Platform, the Council will agree to adopt and
support the legislative platforms of the National League of Cities, League of Minnesota Cities, Metro
Cities and Municipal Legislative Commission. These affiliated organizations all use professional
engagement and discernment tools to craft that legislative platforms. City staff and elected officials
are permitted under this new system to advocate for any items that are included in the affiliates’
approved platforms once the affiliates’ have officially adopted the platforms. If we discover a
legislative issue that is important to Edina, but not included somewhere in the affiliates’ platforms, staff
can discuss it with the Council and achieve an understanding about how to handle it going forward.
Priorities. The City of Edina will continue to adopt a set of specific policies that will comprise a
document for the State Legislative Priorities and a separate document for Federal Legislative
Priorities. The items and issues on the Priorities are localized and specific to the City of Edina. The
City’s legislative priorities would no longer include broad national and international subjects such as
climate change, affordable housing or empowering unbanked persons. It will no longer include
policies that are broad enough that they impact other Minnesota cities, such as realigning motor
vehicle lease sales tax allocations, changing group home notification standards and emergency rental
assistance financing. I would expect the State Legislative Priorities for 2027 to include a local sales
provision, land dedication for the future civic campus/Fire Station #3, and establishing a social district
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As a starting point for 2027, I suggest that staff prepare a proposed 2027 Platform and Priorities based
on the 2026 documents and our professional judgment about policies that are specific to Edina. Staff
would share the two documents with the Council at your September 15 meeting (2026 versions without
2027 additions), Council could make requests for any additions for 2027. If the Council endorses the
proposed documents, City staff will update them for 2027. Council will then receive an updated copy to
review and provide any feedback by October 15th. City staff will share the documents for public review
and comment from October 15-30. Staff will consider the comments, possibly adjust the content of the
two documents and then present a proposed final draft to the Council at your November 17 Council
meeting.
This new process and timeline allows the City to reduce the scope and breadth of our political
advocacy, provide more focus on our specific legislative needs from state government, allows the
public to review and comment on the proposed documents and accomplishes a final 2027 platform
and priorities in plenty of time to share with our state legislators and affiliate organizations.
Supporting Documentation:
None

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Item Report
August 18, 2026
City Council
Item Number: 9.3

Department: Administration

Item Activity: Information

Prepared By: Sharon Allison, City Clerk

Item Title: 2026 Primary Election Results
Action Requested:
None; information only.
Information/Background:
I will provide an update on the 2026 Primary Election Results. Council will not canvass (or certify) the
results because it was not a municipal (or local) election.
Supporting Documentation:
None

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