Over the years, LWVE has had an interest in City facilities. This interest was expressed in 1998 with a study on community needs as they relate to public facilities and again in 2008 with approval to do a study on private access to and use of public facilities in Edina.

After nearly two years of research, the report for the study approved in 2008 is now available and can be downloaded in the 'Local Studies' section of this website. Also available are the study appendices and a study guide.

This study looked at the facilities of the City of Edina’s Communication and Marketing Department and Park and Recreation Department. The report identifies which City facilities are available to be accessed and used, by whom they are accessed and used, what they cost, what the terms of access and use are, and how City officials have made decisions related to access and use of these facilities. The report is solely for educational purposes.

Member review and consideration of the study report is an important step in our process toward arriving at new positions. At the Thursday, March 11 and Saturday, March 13 unit meetings, we will discuss the study report and the enclosed consensus questions. Members are encouraged to attend to participate in this very important meeting. From the discussion, in areas where there is strong consensus, the LWVE Board will write positions from which LWVE can lobby.