Creek Knoll A & B Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction

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Creek Knoll A & B Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction updates will be hosted on this project page. Check back for updates!

This project, scheduled for construction in 2021, includes:

  • Complete reconstruction of the pavement
  • New concrete curb and gutter on streets that currently do not have curb and gutter and spot or full replacement of curb and gutter on all other streets
  • Improvements to the watermain, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems
  • Construction of a 5-foot boulevard-style concrete sidewalk along Beard Avenue between West 54th Street and Minnehaha Creek.
  • A preliminary assessment amount of $15,300 per REU (Dec. 2020)
  • A revised preliminary assessment amount of $12,100 per REU (Assess Policy Revision Jul 2021)

The City of Edina is coordinating West 54th Street improvements with the City of Minneapolis.

Creek Knoll A & B Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction updates will be hosted on this project page. Check back for updates!

This project, scheduled for construction in 2021, includes:

  • Complete reconstruction of the pavement
  • New concrete curb and gutter on streets that currently do not have curb and gutter and spot or full replacement of curb and gutter on all other streets
  • Improvements to the watermain, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems
  • Construction of a 5-foot boulevard-style concrete sidewalk along Beard Avenue between West 54th Street and Minnehaha Creek.
  • A preliminary assessment amount of $15,300 per REU (Dec. 2020)
  • A revised preliminary assessment amount of $12,100 per REU (Assess Policy Revision Jul 2021)

The City of Edina is coordinating West 54th Street improvements with the City of Minneapolis.

  • Estimated Assessment Update & Engineering Study

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    The City hired Nagell Appraisal Inc. to prepare a letter report providing a preliminary opinion of market benefit for similar properties in the neighborhood. The letter report is available for viewing in the document library located here. The estimated assessment amount per residential equivalent unit (REU) is $15,300.

    The Engineering Study can be viewed here.


  • Informational Video Presentation - Roadway Improvements

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    Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, a neighborhood meeting will not be held this summer. Therefore, please watch the informational videos on the right side of this web page to learn how projects are funded (special assessment and utility funds), a typical project timeline, how you will be impacted, how you can prepare, and more.

    We hope you find these videos informative, and we anticipate they will generate questions. Your questions can be submitted on this web page, or you can reach out to us by email or phone.

  • Welcome!

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    Hello and welcome to Better Together Edina. This web page will be the hub for sharing information related to roadway reconstruction scheduled for 2021 in the Creek Knoll A & B neighborhood. Important updates will be posted on this web page at various points during the Engineering Study phase. Anticipate weekly updates during construction in 2021. Key project milestones include:

    • June 2020 – Begin Engineering Study preparation
    • Summer 2020 – Informational video or similar. Format to be determined due to COVID-19
    • Nov. 2020 – Engineering Study complete
    • Dec. 2020 – City Council meeting to discuss authorizing project design
    • Mar. 2021 – City Council authorizes construction
    • Apr. 2021 – Construction begins
    • Oct. 2021 – Construction substantial completion

    Feel free to call or email me with your project questions, or you can post questions on this website.

    We look forward to assisting and keeping you informed with this project.

    Aaron Ditzler

Page last updated: 11 Apr 2023, 01:10 PM