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The City Council granted first reading to tree-protection ordinance changes by a 4-1 vote. The proposal adds tree-replacement requirements and exemptions, while staff plans to offer 250 trees in spring and 250 in fall.
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The proposed ordinance would require replacement or other mitigation when certain trees are removed, while exempting trees causing damage and not blocking otherwise lawful construction. The Council emphasized protecting and expanding Edina’s tree canopy through homeowner education. The Council also approved an amendment to the mobile ECMO truck agreement and postponed changes to the lawful-gambling ordinance until March 17, 2026.
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