Residents invited to help City determine how to ‘Finance the Future’

City of Edina

 

• 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424

 

Contact: Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications & Technology Services Director

 

Phone 952-833-9520

 

• Fax 952-826-0389 • http://www.EdinaMN.gov

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Residents invited to help City determine how to ‘Finance the

Future’

 

Edina, Minn., April 25, 2013 –

 

As work begins on the City of Edina’s 2014-2015 budget, officials are teaming

up with the Citizens League to host three “Financing the Future” sessions to gather input on important future

financial decisions.

During the unique sessions, residents will have an opportunity to learn about the City’s budget while providing

feedback on topics such as financing capital improvement needs and economic development support for private

business. As an added bonus, each event will be paired with an activity that highlights City services.

“Having conversations with residents is an important part of the City’s budget process and provides the City

Council with insight about the community’s priorities. These events are meant to be a fun, interactive opportunity

for residents to weigh in on the future of our community,” said City Manager Scott Neal.

The sessions are:

 

June 11 – Edina Bingo

 

Come learn about the City of Edina and how it functions in a fun interactive bingo style setting. Residents will

have a chance to play bingo and earn fun prizes while providing input on budget priorities.

Edina Bingo will take 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, in the Fireside Room of the Edina Senior Center, 5280

Grandview Square.

 

June 13 – Wine Tasting

 

Come learn about how profits from Edina’s municipal liquor stores help keep our parks clean, roads smooth

and taxes low. Residents 21 and older will be given an opportunity to sample Spanish wines available at Edina

Liquor while providing input on budget priorities.

The Wine Tasting session will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Vallerie Room at Braemar Golf Course, 6364 John

Harris Drive.

 

June 19 – Family-Friendly Night

 

Bring your family and explore Parks & Recreation opportunities offered by the City. Children will have an

opportunity to participate in Parks & Recreation activities and crafts while parents provide input on budget

priorities.

The Family Friendly event will take place 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at the Edina Senior Center in the

Fireside and Grandview rooms.

Residents who are unable to participate in the engagement events are encouraged to share their views on the

City’s 2014-2015 budget by commenting at http://www.SpeakUpEdina.org, sending an email to

 

mail@EdinaMN.gov,

City of Edina

 

• 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424

or writing to City Hall at 4801 W. 50

 

th St. Edina, MN 55424.

For more information on the events, contact Assistant City Manager Karen Kurt,

952-826-0415.