Wooddale Avenue Bike Lane, New Sports Dome: Top 2013 Edina Government Stories by Month

Here is a roundup of the most read government and civic stories for every month of 2013 on Edina Patch. 

January

Edina Gets Partial Say on Airport Noise Committee

The Metropolitan Airports Commission's Noise Oversight Committee offered Edina an at-large membership on the group. The city would be able to voice concerns, but would not have a vote on matters.

February

Edina Liquor Director Staunchly Opposed to Sunday Liquor Sale

A bill to repeal Minnesota's ban on Sunday liquor sales was reintroduced to the Senate this week.

March

Wooddale Avenue's Advisory Bike Lane Experiment Terminated

The Edina City Council voted Tuesday, Mar. 19, to alter the striping on Wooddale Avenue between 50th Street and Valley View Road.

April

Vernon Avenue Townhouses Receive City Council Approval

A 16-unit residential development between West 49th Street and Vernon Avenue cleared the Council on a 4-1 vote.

May
Franzen Votes Yes on Gay Marriage to Pave Way for ‘Happily Ever After’

The state senator's comments came after she read an emotional letter from the mother of a gay son who said she wanted to be able to dance at her son’s wedding. 

June

Edina Council Considers Airplane Noise Options; Litigation Not Ruled Out

The city council received a presentation Tuesday from a Denver lawyer specializing in airport law.

July

Are There Pet-Eating Coyotes in Edina?

Edina Patch readers say that coyotes are responsible for killing cats and dogs. 

August

Developer Plans New Apartment Complex Near Southdale Center

The apartments would go up at the site currently housing Borofka's Furniture. 

September

Edina Votes to Condemn Dry Cleaning Building to Build Parking at 50th and France

The Edina city council voted 3-2 to invoke eminent domain for the first time in a decade and condemn the Hooten Dry Cleaning business.

October

Edina to Build New Sports Dome, Refrigerated Ice Rink

The council approved the construction of $13 million in new athletic facilities at its Monday meeting. The dome and rink could be operational by the end of 2014. 

November

A Voter's Guide to Election Day 2013 in Edina

Here's everything you need to know before heading to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

December

Edina Looking to Increase Rentals, Affordable Housing Near Light-Rail Stations

The Edina city council held a work session on housing options Tuesday.