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Edina council approves redevelopment agreement for 7200 France Avenue, greenlights SPARC funding amid transparency concerns
Summary
After extended debate over unit sizes and use of one-time SPARC funds, the Edina City Council approved the redevelopment agreement and first amendment for 7200 France Avenue Apartments and a linked 7200–7250 agreement. Staff said a $4.8 million SPARC gap made the project feasible and that recorded documents will require the unit distribution promised at the HRA.
The Edina City Council on Jan. 7 approved a redevelopment agreement and a first amendment for the 7200 France Avenue Apartments, voting to move forward after a lengthy public and council debate over the use of one-time SPARC funds and how affordable units are described in project documents. Member Agnew moved to approve the agreements and Member Pierce seconded; the council voted in favor and the motion carried.
Council debate centered on transparency and the substance of the affordable-unit commitments. Council Member Amber Risser said she voted against the HRA action and asked why the publicly posted exhibit lacked minimum unit-size details. "One bedroom plus den could be a 400 square foot unit," Risser said, pressing staff for clarity about…
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