Friday, February 27, 2015

‘Innovation in All Directions:’ Local officials to present annual State of the Community

Edina, Minn., Feb. 24, 2015 – Edina Mayor James B. Hovland, City Manager Scott H. Neal and Edina Public Schools Superintendent Ric Dressen will present the “2015 State of the Community” Monday, March 2, in the Council Chambers of Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St.

The men will speak about current affairs in Edina. Specifically, Hovland will speak about recently approved redevelopment projects in the four quadrants of Edina. Neal will talk about how City staff is working to address the City Council’s 2014-2015 strategic priorities. Dressen will talk about the school district’s strategic plan and aligning resources for all students.

An attorney, Hovland joined the Edina City Council in 1997 and has been Mayor since 2005. Neal began work as City Manager in 2010. Prior to joining the City staff, he served as City Manager of Eden Prairie and City Administrator for the communities of Northfield, Minn.; Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; and Norris, Tenn. Dressen has been Superintendent of Edina Public Schools since July 2006. Prior to this position, he served as Superintendent of Alexandria Public Schools.

There is no cost to attend the State of the Community and reservations are not necessary.

The speech will later be broadcast on Edina Community Channels 16 and 813 and available for streaming online. It will be broadcast 10 p.m. Sundays, 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. Mondays, 10 p.m. Fridays and 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. through March 30.

For more information, call the City of Edina’s Communications & Technology Services Department, 952-826-0359.

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