Town Talks

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About Town Talks

Town Talks are scheduled for 7 to 8 p.m. Staff will start each Town Talk with a formal presentation. An open forum will follow to allow residents and staff the opportunity to discuss the topic of the night together and ask questions.

Upcoming Talk

Affordable Housing Development Manager Stephanie Hawkinson will provide details on the new innovative Heroes Program during the Town Talk, scheduled online for 7 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 8.

Hawkinson also will highlight how the City’s housing programs address issues residents identified as important in this year’s Quality of Life Survey. These programs include preserving starter homes for young families and providing low-interest loans for home maintenance or energy improvements.

How to Watch and Join the Discussion
Hosted by City Manager Scott Neal, the Town Talk will be broadcast live on Edina TV and available for online viewing. Those who would like to ask a question from home can call 312-535-8110. Enter access code 2634 706 1036 and password 5454. Press *3 on your telephone keypad when you are ready to ask a question during that part of the event. A staff member will mute your line and place you into a queue until it is your turn to speak.

The video and materials for the Town Talk will be available on this page for a week following the presentation. Additional questions and comments may be posted here for staff members after the Town Talk.

The Town Talk will be shown on Edina TV (Comcast Channels 813 and 16) 8 p.m. Mondays, 4 a.m. and noon Tuesdays, 10 p.m. Wednesdays and 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 2.

About Town Talks

Town Talks are scheduled for 7 to 8 p.m. Staff will start each Town Talk with a formal presentation. An open forum will follow to allow residents and staff the opportunity to discuss the topic of the night together and ask questions.

Upcoming Talk

Affordable Housing Development Manager Stephanie Hawkinson will provide details on the new innovative Heroes Program during the Town Talk, scheduled online for 7 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 8.

Hawkinson also will highlight how the City’s housing programs address issues residents identified as important in this year’s Quality of Life Survey. These programs include preserving starter homes for young families and providing low-interest loans for home maintenance or energy improvements.

How to Watch and Join the Discussion
Hosted by City Manager Scott Neal, the Town Talk will be broadcast live on Edina TV and available for online viewing. Those who would like to ask a question from home can call 312-535-8110. Enter access code 2634 706 1036 and password 5454. Press *3 on your telephone keypad when you are ready to ask a question during that part of the event. A staff member will mute your line and place you into a queue until it is your turn to speak.

The video and materials for the Town Talk will be available on this page for a week following the presentation. Additional questions and comments may be posted here for staff members after the Town Talk.

The Town Talk will be shown on Edina TV (Comcast Channels 813 and 16) 8 p.m. Mondays, 4 a.m. and noon Tuesdays, 10 p.m. Wednesdays and 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 2.

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  • Affordable Housing

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    Ask City Staff your questions about Affordable Housing by clicking the "Go to Discussion" button. The discussion will be open through Tuesday, Oct. 15.

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  • Assessing Services

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    Ask City Staff your questions about Hennepin County Assessing Services by clicking the "Go to Discussion" button. The discussion will be open through Tuesday, Oct. 7. The Town Talk event was held virtually Sept. 30 and featured Hennepin County Assessor Josh Hoogland. The video of the meeting is included below and a copy of the presentation document is linked under the Documents section. The Town Talk will be shown on Edina TV (Comcast Channels 813 and 16) 7 p.m. Mondays 3 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays, 9 p.m. Wednesdays and 5 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 31.



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  • South Metro Public Safety Training Facility

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    Ask City Staff your questions about the South Metro Public Safety Training Facility by clicking the "Go to Discussion" button. This topic will stay open until Oct. 3. The Town Talk event was held virtually Sept. 26 and featured Executive Director of the South Metro Public Safety Training Facility Bob Slater. The video of the meeting is included below.

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  • Fire Operations

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    Ask City Staff your questions about Fire Operations in Edina by clicking the "Go to Discussion" button. This topic will stay open until June 11. The Town Talk event was held virtually June 3 and featured Fire Chief Andrew Slama. The video of the meeting is included below.

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  • Elections

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    Ask City Staff your questions about Elections in Edina by clicking the "Go to Discussion" button. This topic will stay open until March 26. The Town Talk event was held virtually March 18 and featured City Clerk Sharon Allison. The video of the meeting is included below.

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  • Affordable Housing

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    Ask City Staff your questions about affordable housing in Edina by clicking the "Go to Discussion" button. This topic will stay open until Feb. 29. The Town Talk event was held virtually Feb. 21 and featured Affordable Housing Development Manager Stephanie Hawkinson. The video of the meeting is included below.

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  • Referendum for Braemar Arena Expansion

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    This event was held virtually Aug. 21 and featured Parks & Recreation Director Perry Vetter. The conversation will continue here! Couldn't make it to the meeting? No problem. You can watch the video of the meeting and leave your questions below.


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  • Police Operations

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    This event was held virtually July 17 and featured Police Chief Todd Milburn. The conversation will continue here! Couldn't make it to the meeting? No problem. You can watch the video of the meeting and leave your questions below.


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  • Liquor Operations

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    This event was held virtually March 22 and featured Edina Liquor General Manager Josh Furbish. The conversation will continue here! Couldn't make it to the meeting? No problem. You can watch the video of the meeting and leave your questions below.


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  • Local Option Sales Tax

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    This event was held virtually Sept. 1 and featured Finance Director Alisha McAndrews. The conversation will continue here! Couldn't make it to the meeting? No problem. You can watch the video of the meeting and leave your questions below.


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