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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  • Braemer Park Master Plan

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    This event was held virtually July 18 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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  • Fred Richards Park Master Plan

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    This event was held virtually May 23 and featured Assistant City Manager Lisa Schaefer and Parks & Recreation Director Perry Vetter. They will continue the conversation 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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  • Crime & Public Safety

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    This event was held on December 20 and featured Police Chief Todd Milburn. They will continue the conversation here! This event was held twice on December 20. Once at noon and once in the evening. You can watch the videos of the meetings.


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  • Street Funding

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    This event was held on November 1 and featured Director of Engineering Chad Millner and Street Funding Task Force Ann Swenson. They will continue the conversation here! You can watch the video of the event. Links to documents below:

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  • Fire Operations

    about 4 years ago
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    This event was held on September 29 and featured Fire Chief Andrew Slama and Operations Chief Pete Fisher. They will continue the conversation here! You can watch the video of the event.

    Documents from last night:

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  • Changing Demographics

    by Kaitlin Gault, about 4 years ago
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    The July 26 Town Talks discussion focused on Changing Demographics.

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  • Organics Recycling

    by Kaitlin Gault, over 4 years ago
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    The March 3 Town Talks discussion focused on organics recycling. 

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  • Sustainability, Climate Action Plan

    by Kaitlin Gault, over 4 years ago
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    The May 19 Town Talks discussion focused on sustainability and the Climate Action Plan. 

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  • Public Safety

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    Tonights handouts:

    Public Safety Presentation Body Cameras Handout Body Cameras FAQ's
    Fire FAQ's Fire Handout


    The Feb. 18 Town Talks discussion focused on trends in public safety, staying up-to-date with equipment and how safety remains a top priority in Edina.

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  • Affordable Housing

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    The July 15 Town Talks discussion focused on the need for additional affordable housing across all spectrums, including for people who work in Edina, but are priced out from living here to the desire of residents to age in community. Affordable Housing Manager Stephanie Hawkinson also gave an update on new developments and programs and the work of the Housing Task Force.

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