Edina City Council 2024 State Legislative Platform

The City annually adopts a state legislative platform to allow the City Council and staff to identify changes in state law that may better achieve goals of the City and the community. These are typically funding requests and policy changes that the City would like approval for from the state. Changes to state law can take years to occur. If approved at the state level, changes to laws may require review and approval at the local level, which includes public meetings and public hearing. As the City pursues changes at the state level, any following action at the city level would follow all appropriate statute and best practice, including public meetings and public hearings.

On January 2, 2024, City Council will discuss the state legislative platform, with a decision to be made on January 16, 2024. At the December 19^th City Council meeting, City Council made changes to the draft legislative platform:

Remove item 2.4 Authorize the City to Impose a Demolition Fee
Remove item 2.5 Authorize the City to Impose a Single Family Transfer Tax

Please view the draft 2024 state legislative platform here: https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/22789/widgets/74953/documents/49925

Add any questions and feedback on the draft platform below.

Remove item 2.4 Authorize the City to Impose a Demolition Fee
Remove item 2.5 Authorize the City to Impose a Single Family Transfer Tax

Please view the draft 2024 state legislative platform here: https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/22789/widgets/74953/documents/49925

Add any questions and feedback on the draft platform below.

Q&A

Have a question? Submit it here and staff will get back to you.

Share I would just like to state that as a tax payer in Edina I am strongly opposed to the new proposed tear down tax and Deed transfer tax. I know it was taken off the consent agenda last meeting but I am also aware the the HRA will be discussing this tonight without the ability for the public to comment. Property taxes are already high and are going higher. This will only hurt development in Edina and take away equity from homeowners in the homes being sold. If the City feels strongly that more affordable housing is needed in Edina then every tax paying citizen should be taxed for it. Not just people in homes over $500,000. on Facebook Share I would just like to state that as a tax payer in Edina I am strongly opposed to the new proposed tear down tax and Deed transfer tax. I know it was taken off the consent agenda last meeting but I am also aware the the HRA will be discussing this tonight without the ability for the public to comment. Property taxes are already high and are going higher. This will only hurt development in Edina and take away equity from homeowners in the homes being sold. If the City feels strongly that more affordable housing is needed in Edina then every tax paying citizen should be taxed for it. Not just people in homes over $500,000. on Twitter Share I would just like to state that as a tax payer in Edina I am strongly opposed to the new proposed tear down tax and Deed transfer tax. I know it was taken off the consent agenda last meeting but I am also aware the the HRA will be discussing this tonight without the ability for the public to comment. Property taxes are already high and are going higher. This will only hurt development in Edina and take away equity from homeowners in the homes being sold. If the City feels strongly that more affordable housing is needed in Edina then every tax paying citizen should be taxed for it. Not just people in homes over $500,000. on Linkedin Email I would just like to state that as a tax payer in Edina I am strongly opposed to the new proposed tear down tax and Deed transfer tax. I know it was taken off the consent agenda last meeting but I am also aware the the HRA will be discussing this tonight without the ability for the public to comment. Property taxes are already high and are going higher. This will only hurt development in Edina and take away equity from homeowners in the homes being sold. If the City feels strongly that more affordable housing is needed in Edina then every tax paying citizen should be taxed for it. Not just people in homes over $500,000. link

I would just like to state that as a tax payer in Edina I am strongly opposed to the new proposed tear down tax and Deed transfer tax. I know it was taken off the consent agenda last meeting but I am also aware the the HRA will be discussing this tonight without the ability for the public to comment. Property taxes are already high and are going higher. This will only hurt development in Edina and take away equity from homeowners in the homes being sold. If the City feels strongly that more affordable housing is needed in Edina then every tax paying citizen should be taxed for it. Not just people in homes over $500,000.

Kirk asked 4 months ago

Thank you for your input. The tax and fee you referenced are no longer included in the draft 2024 state legislative platform, they were removed at the December 19, 2023, City Council meeting. Those items will be discussed by the HRA at its Thursday, January 11th meeting. Those items were first proposed to the Housing & Redevelopment Authority and require state permission to pursue, and no such tax or permission has been authorized. If the City Council and HRA were to pursue permission from the state legislature, the City would follow all requirements to have public meetings and public hearings if considering a new tax. Your contribution would be considered at that time.
Stephanie Hawkinson, Affordable Housing Development Manager
Share When will the city of Edina ever have city wide high speed Internet/via wifi or fiber optics available to city residents. I have been dealing with the crooks at comcast which has been a true nightmare. They don't even answer your question anymore and hang up on your call. They also say ok we will fix your issue and never complete the task. Q2 why do we pay sales tax on the city franchise fees on utilities bills as they are also going up. on Facebook Share When will the city of Edina ever have city wide high speed Internet/via wifi or fiber optics available to city residents. I have been dealing with the crooks at comcast which has been a true nightmare. They don't even answer your question anymore and hang up on your call. They also say ok we will fix your issue and never complete the task. Q2 why do we pay sales tax on the city franchise fees on utilities bills as they are also going up. on Twitter Share When will the city of Edina ever have city wide high speed Internet/via wifi or fiber optics available to city residents. I have been dealing with the crooks at comcast which has been a true nightmare. They don't even answer your question anymore and hang up on your call. They also say ok we will fix your issue and never complete the task. Q2 why do we pay sales tax on the city franchise fees on utilities bills as they are also going up. on Linkedin Email When will the city of Edina ever have city wide high speed Internet/via wifi or fiber optics available to city residents. I have been dealing with the crooks at comcast which has been a true nightmare. They don't even answer your question anymore and hang up on your call. They also say ok we will fix your issue and never complete the task. Q2 why do we pay sales tax on the city franchise fees on utilities bills as they are also going up. link

When will the city of Edina ever have city wide high speed Internet/via wifi or fiber optics available to city residents. I have been dealing with the crooks at comcast which has been a true nightmare. They don't even answer your question anymore and hang up on your call. They also say ok we will fix your issue and never complete the task. Q2 why do we pay sales tax on the city franchise fees on utilities bills as they are also going up.

Jeff b gisselbeck asked 4 months ago

Thanks for your questions! Regarding your first question, the City has worked with local vendors to encourage new and improved buildout of broadband services and would welcome one that provides "fiber to the home" services; however, the City cannot compel this service. The City can raise your complaint with Comcast, if you call 952-826-0324 and leave a detailed message regarding the nature of your cable issue. You can also fill out this online form: edinamn.gov/formcenter/contact-usshare-a-concern-33/cable-provider-concerns-233, and it will also give staff the ability to raise your cable issue with Comcast.
Regarding sales tax on franchise fees on utility bills, franchise fees are taxed in according to state statute and the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
Ryan Browning, Information Technology Director
Pa Thao, Assistant Finance Director
Share Many residents, per conversations on NextDoor and in-person, do NOT want the access points to Hwy 100 at 50th/Vernon Ave to be consolidated. I certainly don't as it will only serve to create more traffic backups there for people getting on and off the freeway. In addition, if you want to make the Hwy 100 South entrance better, simply move the "Yield" signs to the other entrance lane so the people entering on a curve don't need to do a full stop to see if someone is coming in the other lane. With no entrance onto Hwy 100 from Benton Ave, having the entrance off Eden Ave. is key and ensures there are less people sitting at the stoplights off 50th between Interlachen Blvd and the freeway. Those are already busy intersections, especially with the stores in that area, and they would only be made MUCH worse if you close the Eden Ave entrances. It seems this is a waste of money and time to change this as the only issue that I've ever seen with these entrances and exits is the Yield signs being on the wrong entrance lane as I mentioned above. What would be vastly preferable is a lid put over that part of the freeway to better connect the two parts of Edina. It would be so nice if lids were placed in multiple areas of Edina as we're currently separated into four quadrants due to Hwys 100 and 62. The community would feel more connected, home values would increase as they wouldn't be facing the freeway, and it would be safer for our kids to bike to friend's houses. on Facebook Share Many residents, per conversations on NextDoor and in-person, do NOT want the access points to Hwy 100 at 50th/Vernon Ave to be consolidated. I certainly don't as it will only serve to create more traffic backups there for people getting on and off the freeway. In addition, if you want to make the Hwy 100 South entrance better, simply move the "Yield" signs to the other entrance lane so the people entering on a curve don't need to do a full stop to see if someone is coming in the other lane. With no entrance onto Hwy 100 from Benton Ave, having the entrance off Eden Ave. is key and ensures there are less people sitting at the stoplights off 50th between Interlachen Blvd and the freeway. Those are already busy intersections, especially with the stores in that area, and they would only be made MUCH worse if you close the Eden Ave entrances. It seems this is a waste of money and time to change this as the only issue that I've ever seen with these entrances and exits is the Yield signs being on the wrong entrance lane as I mentioned above. What would be vastly preferable is a lid put over that part of the freeway to better connect the two parts of Edina. It would be so nice if lids were placed in multiple areas of Edina as we're currently separated into four quadrants due to Hwys 100 and 62. The community would feel more connected, home values would increase as they wouldn't be facing the freeway, and it would be safer for our kids to bike to friend's houses. on Twitter Share Many residents, per conversations on NextDoor and in-person, do NOT want the access points to Hwy 100 at 50th/Vernon Ave to be consolidated. I certainly don't as it will only serve to create more traffic backups there for people getting on and off the freeway. In addition, if you want to make the Hwy 100 South entrance better, simply move the "Yield" signs to the other entrance lane so the people entering on a curve don't need to do a full stop to see if someone is coming in the other lane. With no entrance onto Hwy 100 from Benton Ave, having the entrance off Eden Ave. is key and ensures there are less people sitting at the stoplights off 50th between Interlachen Blvd and the freeway. Those are already busy intersections, especially with the stores in that area, and they would only be made MUCH worse if you close the Eden Ave entrances. It seems this is a waste of money and time to change this as the only issue that I've ever seen with these entrances and exits is the Yield signs being on the wrong entrance lane as I mentioned above. What would be vastly preferable is a lid put over that part of the freeway to better connect the two parts of Edina. It would be so nice if lids were placed in multiple areas of Edina as we're currently separated into four quadrants due to Hwys 100 and 62. The community would feel more connected, home values would increase as they wouldn't be facing the freeway, and it would be safer for our kids to bike to friend's houses. on Linkedin Email Many residents, per conversations on NextDoor and in-person, do NOT want the access points to Hwy 100 at 50th/Vernon Ave to be consolidated. I certainly don't as it will only serve to create more traffic backups there for people getting on and off the freeway. In addition, if you want to make the Hwy 100 South entrance better, simply move the "Yield" signs to the other entrance lane so the people entering on a curve don't need to do a full stop to see if someone is coming in the other lane. With no entrance onto Hwy 100 from Benton Ave, having the entrance off Eden Ave. is key and ensures there are less people sitting at the stoplights off 50th between Interlachen Blvd and the freeway. Those are already busy intersections, especially with the stores in that area, and they would only be made MUCH worse if you close the Eden Ave entrances. It seems this is a waste of money and time to change this as the only issue that I've ever seen with these entrances and exits is the Yield signs being on the wrong entrance lane as I mentioned above. What would be vastly preferable is a lid put over that part of the freeway to better connect the two parts of Edina. It would be so nice if lids were placed in multiple areas of Edina as we're currently separated into four quadrants due to Hwys 100 and 62. The community would feel more connected, home values would increase as they wouldn't be facing the freeway, and it would be safer for our kids to bike to friend's houses. link

Many residents, per conversations on NextDoor and in-person, do NOT want the access points to Hwy 100 at 50th/Vernon Ave to be consolidated. I certainly don't as it will only serve to create more traffic backups there for people getting on and off the freeway. In addition, if you want to make the Hwy 100 South entrance better, simply move the "Yield" signs to the other entrance lane so the people entering on a curve don't need to do a full stop to see if someone is coming in the other lane. With no entrance onto Hwy 100 from Benton Ave, having the entrance off Eden Ave. is key and ensures there are less people sitting at the stoplights off 50th between Interlachen Blvd and the freeway. Those are already busy intersections, especially with the stores in that area, and they would only be made MUCH worse if you close the Eden Ave entrances. It seems this is a waste of money and time to change this as the only issue that I've ever seen with these entrances and exits is the Yield signs being on the wrong entrance lane as I mentioned above. What would be vastly preferable is a lid put over that part of the freeway to better connect the two parts of Edina. It would be so nice if lids were placed in multiple areas of Edina as we're currently separated into four quadrants due to Hwys 100 and 62. The community would feel more connected, home values would increase as they wouldn't be facing the freeway, and it would be safer for our kids to bike to friend's houses.

Shannon Joran asked 4 months ago

Thank you for your feedback. It appears most of your comments are related to the on-ramp onto southbound Highway 100 from Eden Avenue. That ramp is not part of the interchange project discussed as part of the legislative priorities. That ramp will be re-evaluated in the future. The interchange project along Vernon and 50^th aligns with many of the City’s guiding plans. The project will specifically include improved traffic conditions and improved connections between the residential and commercial areas on either side of the exchange. This legislative platform bonding request is for additional funding for the project.
Chad Millner, Director of Engineering
Share Why add a transfer tax, when the state deed tax is already among the highest, state income tax among the highest, and sales tax is among the highest? Edina originally benefited from high services and low taxes largely due to the commercial properties from Southdale to 494 ( this area has completed significant infill, redevelopment, and including the additions of extensive density increase whereby former parking lots for commercial have now increased density with the addition of many apartment and mixed use, larger, higher density redevelopment. This added tax will penalize all homeowners! Even though (in theory) there is supposed to be a collateral benefit to affordable housing, it is evident that idea perhaps should have been researched prior to a record number of building for teardowns, redevelopment and infill. The $500K limit has several issues; it ignores the fact that given even a portion of price increases of the last 3, 5, or 10 years, there will be few (if any )properties below $500K remaining, we have already eliminated thousands of below $500K properties as teardowns, we have the largest percentage of corporate owned single family rentals compared to any time in history, meaning the burden will eventually fall on all owner occupied residential homes ( single family detached, townhomes and condominiums. The value of real estate per square mile, lineal mile of road, and population, is among the highest in the Midwest, and in the past was adequate to provide superior services, but now apparently is not enough. There perhaps needs to be better stewardship of those tax dollars and fees, should have been an equitable fee structure for permitting for all the infill, redevelopment, and increased density. A demolition fee is along the lines of a fair proposal, however, should instead be a “redevelopment fee” whereby the cubic footage of waste, axel weight of necessary equipment and days used as part of a calculation. This also with costs associated with square feet of road disturbed for utility access ( long term impact on longevity and subsequent cost to all area taxpayers). on Facebook Share Why add a transfer tax, when the state deed tax is already among the highest, state income tax among the highest, and sales tax is among the highest? Edina originally benefited from high services and low taxes largely due to the commercial properties from Southdale to 494 ( this area has completed significant infill, redevelopment, and including the additions of extensive density increase whereby former parking lots for commercial have now increased density with the addition of many apartment and mixed use, larger, higher density redevelopment. This added tax will penalize all homeowners! Even though (in theory) there is supposed to be a collateral benefit to affordable housing, it is evident that idea perhaps should have been researched prior to a record number of building for teardowns, redevelopment and infill. The $500K limit has several issues; it ignores the fact that given even a portion of price increases of the last 3, 5, or 10 years, there will be few (if any )properties below $500K remaining, we have already eliminated thousands of below $500K properties as teardowns, we have the largest percentage of corporate owned single family rentals compared to any time in history, meaning the burden will eventually fall on all owner occupied residential homes ( single family detached, townhomes and condominiums. The value of real estate per square mile, lineal mile of road, and population, is among the highest in the Midwest, and in the past was adequate to provide superior services, but now apparently is not enough. There perhaps needs to be better stewardship of those tax dollars and fees, should have been an equitable fee structure for permitting for all the infill, redevelopment, and increased density. A demolition fee is along the lines of a fair proposal, however, should instead be a “redevelopment fee” whereby the cubic footage of waste, axel weight of necessary equipment and days used as part of a calculation. This also with costs associated with square feet of road disturbed for utility access ( long term impact on longevity and subsequent cost to all area taxpayers). on Twitter Share Why add a transfer tax, when the state deed tax is already among the highest, state income tax among the highest, and sales tax is among the highest? Edina originally benefited from high services and low taxes largely due to the commercial properties from Southdale to 494 ( this area has completed significant infill, redevelopment, and including the additions of extensive density increase whereby former parking lots for commercial have now increased density with the addition of many apartment and mixed use, larger, higher density redevelopment. This added tax will penalize all homeowners! Even though (in theory) there is supposed to be a collateral benefit to affordable housing, it is evident that idea perhaps should have been researched prior to a record number of building for teardowns, redevelopment and infill. The $500K limit has several issues; it ignores the fact that given even a portion of price increases of the last 3, 5, or 10 years, there will be few (if any )properties below $500K remaining, we have already eliminated thousands of below $500K properties as teardowns, we have the largest percentage of corporate owned single family rentals compared to any time in history, meaning the burden will eventually fall on all owner occupied residential homes ( single family detached, townhomes and condominiums. The value of real estate per square mile, lineal mile of road, and population, is among the highest in the Midwest, and in the past was adequate to provide superior services, but now apparently is not enough. There perhaps needs to be better stewardship of those tax dollars and fees, should have been an equitable fee structure for permitting for all the infill, redevelopment, and increased density. A demolition fee is along the lines of a fair proposal, however, should instead be a “redevelopment fee” whereby the cubic footage of waste, axel weight of necessary equipment and days used as part of a calculation. This also with costs associated with square feet of road disturbed for utility access ( long term impact on longevity and subsequent cost to all area taxpayers). on Linkedin Email Why add a transfer tax, when the state deed tax is already among the highest, state income tax among the highest, and sales tax is among the highest? Edina originally benefited from high services and low taxes largely due to the commercial properties from Southdale to 494 ( this area has completed significant infill, redevelopment, and including the additions of extensive density increase whereby former parking lots for commercial have now increased density with the addition of many apartment and mixed use, larger, higher density redevelopment. This added tax will penalize all homeowners! Even though (in theory) there is supposed to be a collateral benefit to affordable housing, it is evident that idea perhaps should have been researched prior to a record number of building for teardowns, redevelopment and infill. The $500K limit has several issues; it ignores the fact that given even a portion of price increases of the last 3, 5, or 10 years, there will be few (if any )properties below $500K remaining, we have already eliminated thousands of below $500K properties as teardowns, we have the largest percentage of corporate owned single family rentals compared to any time in history, meaning the burden will eventually fall on all owner occupied residential homes ( single family detached, townhomes and condominiums. The value of real estate per square mile, lineal mile of road, and population, is among the highest in the Midwest, and in the past was adequate to provide superior services, but now apparently is not enough. There perhaps needs to be better stewardship of those tax dollars and fees, should have been an equitable fee structure for permitting for all the infill, redevelopment, and increased density. A demolition fee is along the lines of a fair proposal, however, should instead be a “redevelopment fee” whereby the cubic footage of waste, axel weight of necessary equipment and days used as part of a calculation. This also with costs associated with square feet of road disturbed for utility access ( long term impact on longevity and subsequent cost to all area taxpayers). link

Why add a transfer tax, when the state deed tax is already among the highest, state income tax among the highest, and sales tax is among the highest? Edina originally benefited from high services and low taxes largely due to the commercial properties from Southdale to 494 ( this area has completed significant infill, redevelopment, and including the additions of extensive density increase whereby former parking lots for commercial have now increased density with the addition of many apartment and mixed use, larger, higher density redevelopment. This added tax will penalize all homeowners! Even though (in theory) there is supposed to be a collateral benefit to affordable housing, it is evident that idea perhaps should have been researched prior to a record number of building for teardowns, redevelopment and infill. The $500K limit has several issues; it ignores the fact that given even a portion of price increases of the last 3, 5, or 10 years, there will be few (if any )properties below $500K remaining, we have already eliminated thousands of below $500K properties as teardowns, we have the largest percentage of corporate owned single family rentals compared to any time in history, meaning the burden will eventually fall on all owner occupied residential homes ( single family detached, townhomes and condominiums. The value of real estate per square mile, lineal mile of road, and population, is among the highest in the Midwest, and in the past was adequate to provide superior services, but now apparently is not enough. There perhaps needs to be better stewardship of those tax dollars and fees, should have been an equitable fee structure for permitting for all the infill, redevelopment, and increased density. A demolition fee is along the lines of a fair proposal, however, should instead be a “redevelopment fee” whereby the cubic footage of waste, axel weight of necessary equipment and days used as part of a calculation. This also with costs associated with square feet of road disturbed for utility access ( long term impact on longevity and subsequent cost to all area taxpayers).

Tom Jones asked 5 months ago

Thank you for your questions. The tax and fee you referenced are no longer included in the draft 2024 state legislative platform, they were removed at the December 19, 2023, City Council meeting. Those items were proposed to the Housing & Redevelopment Authority and require state permission to pursue, and no such tax or permission has been authorized. If the City Council and HRA were to pursue permission from the state legislature, the City would follow all requirements to have public meetings and public hearings if considering a new tax. Your contribution would be considered at that time.
Stephanie Hawkinson, Affordable Housing Development Manager
Share Will this tax apply to all sales in Edina proper but in another school district? Will the city consider not taxing a sale if their net proceeds is less that $500,000. Or only on sales with over a $500,000 net proceeds. on Facebook Share Will this tax apply to all sales in Edina proper but in another school district? Will the city consider not taxing a sale if their net proceeds is less that $500,000. Or only on sales with over a $500,000 net proceeds. on Twitter Share Will this tax apply to all sales in Edina proper but in another school district? Will the city consider not taxing a sale if their net proceeds is less that $500,000. Or only on sales with over a $500,000 net proceeds. on Linkedin Email Will this tax apply to all sales in Edina proper but in another school district? Will the city consider not taxing a sale if their net proceeds is less that $500,000. Or only on sales with over a $500,000 net proceeds. link

Will this tax apply to all sales in Edina proper but in another school district? Will the city consider not taxing a sale if their net proceeds is less that $500,000. Or only on sales with over a $500,000 net proceeds.

Green Streets asked 5 months ago

Thank you for your questions. This item is no longer included in the 2024 state legislative platform, it was removed at the December 19, 2023, City Council meeting. The tax that was proposed to the Housing & Redevelopment Authority requires state permission to pursue, and no such tax or permission has been authorized. If the City Council and HRA were to pursue permission from the state legislature, then details including what areas it applies to and the sale amount would be discussed at that time, and your contribution will be considered at that time. In addition, the City would follow all requirements to have public meetings and public hearings if considering a new tax.
Stephanie Hawkinson, Affordable Housing Development Manager
Share In section 3, 3.2 the reasoning cites "Minnesota is warming rapidly." How is this statement sited, and how does the city define rapid warming? Based on what? In section 3.3 the city is making an attempt at shifting consumer behavior away from disposable goods. Why is this the city's job, and how is banning plastic bags benefiting the reduction in waste? The packaging of food and goods is plastic. It is plastic because plastic is economical, efficient, and recyclable. This seems to be erroneous thinking and government overreach. on Facebook Share In section 3, 3.2 the reasoning cites "Minnesota is warming rapidly." How is this statement sited, and how does the city define rapid warming? Based on what? In section 3.3 the city is making an attempt at shifting consumer behavior away from disposable goods. Why is this the city's job, and how is banning plastic bags benefiting the reduction in waste? The packaging of food and goods is plastic. It is plastic because plastic is economical, efficient, and recyclable. This seems to be erroneous thinking and government overreach. on Twitter Share In section 3, 3.2 the reasoning cites "Minnesota is warming rapidly." How is this statement sited, and how does the city define rapid warming? Based on what? In section 3.3 the city is making an attempt at shifting consumer behavior away from disposable goods. Why is this the city's job, and how is banning plastic bags benefiting the reduction in waste? The packaging of food and goods is plastic. It is plastic because plastic is economical, efficient, and recyclable. This seems to be erroneous thinking and government overreach. on Linkedin Email In section 3, 3.2 the reasoning cites "Minnesota is warming rapidly." How is this statement sited, and how does the city define rapid warming? Based on what? In section 3.3 the city is making an attempt at shifting consumer behavior away from disposable goods. Why is this the city's job, and how is banning plastic bags benefiting the reduction in waste? The packaging of food and goods is plastic. It is plastic because plastic is economical, efficient, and recyclable. This seems to be erroneous thinking and government overreach. link

In section 3, 3.2 the reasoning cites "Minnesota is warming rapidly." How is this statement sited, and how does the city define rapid warming? Based on what? In section 3.3 the city is making an attempt at shifting consumer behavior away from disposable goods. Why is this the city's job, and how is banning plastic bags benefiting the reduction in waste? The packaging of food and goods is plastic. It is plastic because plastic is economical, efficient, and recyclable. This seems to be erroneous thinking and government overreach.

Jim Resident asked 5 months ago

Thank you for your questions. On your first question regarding Minnesota's warming, the City of Edina’s Climate Action Plan has 200 internal and external implementation actions that align with the plans goals. Appendix 2 in the Climate Action Plan sites climate data from this website (https://crt-climate-explorer.nemac.org/) as a basis for increased summer temperatures. This is a basis for
For your second question, the City Council ultimately decides what actions from the Climate Action Plan are important to the community. Shifting away from disposable goods is good for the environment. Any plastic bag ban or fee is an attempt to change behaviors. Lots of resources are used in the creation, transport and distribution of plastic bags for typically one use. Not all plastics are recyclable or the facilities to recycle them do not exist.
Chad Millner, Director of Engineering

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Edina City Council 2024 State Legislative Platform

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Will this tax apply to all sales in Edina proper but in another school district? Will the city consider not taxing a sale if their net proceeds is less that $500,000. Or only on sales with over a $500,000 net proceeds.

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