Dual public hearings at commission and council
Summary
Edina holds two public hearings on many land-use items — one at the commission, one at the council — even though state law only requires one. A past effort to streamline to a single hearing failed after resident pushback, and the extra hearing doubles cost and effort for applicants.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Applicants pay more — hiring professionals to appear at two hearings instead of one.
Residents get two chances to be heard on projects they care about.
Applicants bear duplicated time and expense, and the process can favor those with time to attend multiple hearings.
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