- MN
- Hennepin County
- 11/18/24
- 11/21/2024
- 62 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Minnetrista City Council meeting focused on financial planning, with discussions on potential budget adjustments, levy rate considerations, and funding allocations for parks and community facilities. Key topics included the city’s levy rates, the park dedication fund, and proposals for funding local community centers like the Gillespie Center.
- MN
- Hennepin County
- 11/18/24
- 11/18/2024
- 15 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Richfield Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved a new loan forgiveness policy aimed at simplifying the process for borrowers facing financial hardships. The policy grants the Executive Director the authority to approve loan forgiveness without requiring borrowers to present their cases in public meetings, thereby preserving their privacy.
- MN
- Hennepin County
- 11/14/24
- 11/14/2024
- 102 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) meeting focused on advancing a redevelopment project at the site currently occupied by Macy’s Furniture Store on France Avenue, with the approval of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreements. The project, led by Enclave Companies, involves a $300 million investment to transform the site into a mixed-use destination, promising a substantial increase in both market value and tax revenue for the city. The approval is contingent upon the final nod from the Edina City Council.
- MN
- Hennepin County
- 11/13/24
- 11/13/2024
- 204 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a decision, the Edina Planning Commission denied a variance request for increasing impervious surface coverage at a property on Maguire Road, focusing on the unique complications of a shared driveway among neighboring homes. The meeting also featured deliberations on a proposed restaurant development on Vernon Avenue, highlighting tensions between residential and commercial interests.
- MN
- Hennepin County
- 11/12/24
- 11/13/2024
- 40 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the Mound City Council meeting on November 12th, a portion of time was dedicated to discussing emergency service response times and their challenges, as well as celebrating the recent city election results. The conversation surrounding emergency responses revealed concerns about delays and the complexities faced by first responders, while election discussions highlighted high voter turnout and the smooth execution of the voting process.