FAQ

Is there a curfew for juveniles in Edina?

Yes, juveniles may not be present in any public place or business open to the public according to the following schedule:

Juveniles 15 to 17 must be out of public areas by 11 p.m. on weeknights and by midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Twelve- to 14-year-olds must be out of public areas by 10 p.m. on weeknights and by 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Children under 12 must be out of public areas by 9 p.m. on weeknights and 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

See City Code Chapter 10, Section 1061 for more information.

May I park on the street in the winter?

From Nov. 1 through March 31, all vehicles must be off the streets between 1 and 6 a.m. In addition, no vehicle may be parked in any street after a snowfall of at least 1.5 inches until the street has been plowed to its full width.

May I schedule a tour of the Police Department for my community group?

Yes, just call 952-826-0494 during business hours to arrange a tour.

Are there any predatory offenders in the community, and where do they live?

Approximately 17,000 registered predatory offenders live in Minnesota as of October, 2006. State Statute prohibits dissemination of most information about them, including place of residence, with the exception of Level III offenders. There are registered offenders living in Edina, but there are no Level III offenders at this time (January 2007). If a Level III offender moved in, a community notification meeting would occur and information would be put out on this website, in the Edina Sun-Current newspaper and by other methods.

For more information, contact Public Information Officer Molly Anderson at 952-826-1610. For general information about predatory offenders, see the Minnesota Department of Corrections website and for information about noncompliant registered predatory offenders, see the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension site.

Does the City have an alarm policy?

We have no permit requirements and our policy allows residents and businesses one free false alarm in any calendar year. After that, the second, third, and fourth alarms in the year are $110 each. The fifth and subsequent alarms are billed at $200. If you have other alarm questions, call Lynn Olson during business hours at 952-826-0488.

What can I do about my neighbor’s barking dog?

City Ordinance 300.16 states that a violation occurs when the animal noise happens repeatedly over at least a five-minute period of time, and there is one minute or less time lapse between each animal noise during the five minute period. If these conditions are met, call 952-826-1600, 24 hours, to report the violation. For more animal information, visit our Animal Control information on this site.

What are the regulations about motorized scooters?

Per Minnesota State Statute 169.225, people age 12 and older may operate a motorized foot scooter on the street and are subject to all traffic laws imposed on drivers of motor vehicles. In addition, all drivers under 18 must wear a helmet and no passengers are allowed.

Scooters may not:

be capable of speeds greater than 15mph on a flat surface
have wheels larger than 10 inches in diameter
be operated on sidewalks
be operated after dark without a headlight and taillight
be operated on walking paths designated for pedestrian traffic only
be operated on freeways or highways

Is there a lost and found?

We do accept found property; call administration at 952-826-1610 during business hours if you lost something in Edina. Confiscated property may be claimed by contacting Property Manager Machell Bentley for an appointment at 952-826-0474.

If I’m in a car accident, do I need to call the police?

You need to call 9-1-1 if there are any injuries or if public property is damaged in the accident. Police do not have to be called for minor property damage accidents. You are required to file a report with the State if the total damage between both vehicles exceeds $1000. The State form is available in the Police Department lobby or online. Click here for more information about reports.

I have questions about child car seats.

For complete and accurate information about car seats, see www.carseatsmadesimple.org/.

Who do I call if my car has been towed?

Call Kustom Karriers at 952-938-4680.

Can I get my fingerprints taken?

Fingerprinting services are provided to individuals who live in Edina or are employees of Edina Public Schools on Wednesdays between 6 and 7 p.m. Bring proof of residency and/or proof of employment. There is a $15 fee for the first card, $5 for each additional card.

For any other questions, please call 952-826-1610 during business hours Monday through Friday or email police@ci.edina.mn.us.