City Manager Succession
Summary
Scott Neal retires January 8, 2027. Council is reviewing the RFP for his replacement and asking residents to weigh in on desired qualities by March 31.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $5,000 in one week of pay plus January health coverage.
Residents who participate in shaping the search criteria.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (6)
Finalists named in Edina’s city manager search
Finalists named in Edina’s city manager search hometownsource.com
City Council - Jul 21, 2026
Scott Neal's contract got a one-week extension to January 8, 2027 so his replacement can overlap during onboarding. The city manager search is down to six finalists from 60-plus applicants.
City Council - Apr 28, 2026
The council is searching for its next city manager. A committee of Council Members Pierce and Jackson ran the RFP process, and survey feedback from the council, staff, community, and executive team was reviewed at the retreat.
City Council - Mar 17, 2026
Scott Neal retires January 8, 2027. Council is reviewing the RFP for his replacement and asking residents to weigh in on desired qualities by March 31.
'Let's get going': Edina City Council eager to start search for next city manager
'Let's get going': Edina City Council eager to start search for next city manager hometownsource.com
City Council Work Session - Feb 17, 2026
Longtime City Manager Scott Neal is retiring, and the city is launching a formal search for his successor. Residents will have a chance to give input on what qualities the next city manager should have, and the process is expected to wrap up with a new manager starting January 1, 2027.
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