Public Hearings

Public hearings are one way the City collects feedback on specific decisions.  Public hearings are usually conducted by the City Council or Planning Commission. The goal of a public hearing is to make sure all perspectives have been surfaced and considered. 

How do I submit a comment for a public hearing?

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City is currently conducting public hearings virtually. There are three ways for you to submit comments for a public hearing. Regardless of the methods used, you will be asked to provide your name, address, and comment. You only need to participate using one method. All comments are valued and considered regardless of the way they are submitted.  

1) Phone in to the live meeting to provide live testimony 

You can call into the meeting using the phone number and unique meeting ID located on the top of each meeting agenda. At the meeting, the Mayor will ask for public testimony after City staff and / or project applicants have made their presentations.

2) Complete an online public hearing comment form 

The Public Hearing Comment Form and additional information on the project can be located on this site. See links below to take you to the desired public hearing.

3) Leave a voicemail at 952-826-0377 

                You can leave a voicemail with your name, address and comment.

If you have any difficulties with participating, contact Community Engagement Coordinator, MJ Lamon at MLamon@EdinaMN.gov or 952-826-0360.

Where can I view Public Hearing Comments submitted?

Phone-in testimony will be live streamed on Edina TV and Facebook during the public hearing, recorded and posted on the City Website to be viewed.

Comments received are published in the City Council (or Planning Commission) meeting agenda and packet for the public meetings where the live public hearing and related decision occurs. Meeting “packets” are documents prepared by staff to provide the City Council or Commission with information they need for specific agenda items. These documents are available in print, published on the City's website and maintained in a permanent electronic record.

Where can I find the decision?

Each Public Hearing has a schedule City Council meeting date where Council will make a decision. You can watch the meeting here.

Archived Public Hearings:

• 2021 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program
• Conditional Use Permit with Variance -Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 500 Blake Rd S
• 6117 Chowen Ave S-Side Yard Setback Variance
• 5301 60th St W Side Yard Setback Variance
• 6600-6800 France Ave., Southdale Office Center Rezoning
• 5844 Fairfax Ave Variance, Side Yard and Side Street Setback Variances
• 5117 Richmond Drive, Front Yard Setback Variance
• 5716 Wooddale Avenue, Side Yard Setback Variance
• Creek Knoll A & B Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction
• Melody Lake A & B, Birchcrest C and Grandview Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction
• Special Assessment: Delinquent Utilities
• 70th & France Rezoning, Subdivision, & EAW
• 3917 W 50th Street-request for sign variances 
• Special Assessments: Chowen A&B, Todd Park E, Indian Trails B&C, Indian Hills C, Tree Removal, Weed Mowing, Aquatic Vegetation, 50th & France Maintenance, Grandview Square Maintenance
• 4600 Browndale Avenue-Appeal of HPC Decision-WITHDRAWN
• 309 Dearborn Court, Basement Requirement Variance 
• 4904 Bywood West, Basement Requirement and First Floor Elevation Variance
• 4209 Crocker Avenue, front yard setback and first floor elevation variances
• Right of Way Vacation - 5012 Bedford Avenue
• 4630 Drexel Avenue, Rear Yard Setback Variance
• Authorizing Sale of Land to The Sound on 76th, LP and Approve Redevelopment Agreement
• 5313 60th Street W, First Floor Elevation Variance
• 6720 Samuel Road, Font Yard Setback Variance
• Site Plan Review to remodel York Gardens Senior Living at 3451 Parklawn Ave
• 4209 Crocker Avenue
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 36 of the Edina City Code regarding setbacks in the Southdale area; building materials required for commercial, office, industrial and multi-family housing; affordable housing in commercial zoning districts; and number of garage stalls required for a single- family home
• 4500 France Avenue Parking Variance and Site Plan
• 7425 York Terrace-Subdivision
• 89 Woodland Circle-First Floor Height Variance
• 513 John Street-Front and Side Yard Setback Variances
• 5908 Chowen Avenue-Side Yard Setback Variance
• 4504 West 70th Street-Front Yard Setback Variance
• 4532 France Avenue-Site Plan Review and Parking Variance
• 5200 Doncaster Way-Cell Tower
• Right of Way Vacation: Oak Lane & Garden Lane
• Authorizing Sale of Land to Amundson Flats, LP and Approve Redevelopment Agreement  
• Sign Variances for Our Lady of Grace at 5051 Eden Avenue
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment & Rezoning with Variances for Hankerson Avenue and 52nd Street West
• Subdivision with Variances at 5928 Abbott Avenue
• 4248 Alden Drive-Front Yard Setback Variance
• Site Plan Review and Parking Stall Variance for M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital at 6401 France Avenue
• 6800 Brittany Road-Variance from Basement Requirement
• 6125 Westridge Blvd-Side Yard Setback Variance
• 4528 France Avenue-Front Yard Setback Variance for ATM Canopy
• Conditional Use Permit with Variances at 4425 Valley View Road
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment to allow taprooms, wineries, distilleries, and cocktail rooms in POD-2
• Right of Way Vacation - 4805 Sunnyslope Road
• Right of Way Vacation - 6000 Fox Meadow Lane
• Authorizing Conveyance of City Owned Property to the Edina Housing Foundation - TABLED INDEFINITELY
• Right of Way Vacation - Duggan Plaza - TABLED INDEFINITELY
• Right of Way Vacation: 5932 Abbott Avenue South