Fire Station 2 Replacement

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Project Background
After years of research, it was determined the community needs a larger Fire Station 2. The current Fire Station 2 is not large enough to provide the level of services needed in the southeast quadrant in the future, and the land it’s on is too small to build the size of station needed.

The site located at 4401 W. 76th St. was chosen for the new Fire Station 2 and purchased in 2022. The project partners were named:

  • Tegra Group - Owners Representative
  • BKV - Project Architect and Engineer
  • Kraus-Anderson - Construction Manager

More project background information can be found under the Documents section.

Current Project Status: Construction Administration
Towards the end of 2023, design and bidding were completed. With Council's award of contracts for construction, construction is anticipated to begin in Spring of 2024.

Project Background
After years of research, it was determined the community needs a larger Fire Station 2. The current Fire Station 2 is not large enough to provide the level of services needed in the southeast quadrant in the future, and the land it’s on is too small to build the size of station needed.

The site located at 4401 W. 76th St. was chosen for the new Fire Station 2 and purchased in 2022. The project partners were named:

  • Tegra Group - Owners Representative
  • BKV - Project Architect and Engineer
  • Kraus-Anderson - Construction Manager

More project background information can be found under the Documents section.

Current Project Status: Construction Administration
Towards the end of 2023, design and bidding were completed. With Council's award of contracts for construction, construction is anticipated to begin in Spring of 2024.

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  • Share Can you please post a list of the 27 sites that were evaluated for fire station #2 on Facebook Share Can you please post a list of the 27 sites that were evaluated for fire station #2 on Twitter Share Can you please post a list of the 27 sites that were evaluated for fire station #2 on Linkedin Email Can you please post a list of the 27 sites that were evaluated for fire station #2 link

    Can you please post a list of the 27 sites that were evaluated for fire station #2

    AaaCee asked about 2 years ago

    Hello! Thank you for your question. I was able to consult with the City's Economic Development Manager on this question. 

    Since the City is still in the process of determining the site for Fire Station #2 and is in active conversations with property owners regarding potential land acquisition, at this time, disclosure of specific addresses would damage the City’s negotiating position.

    -MJ Lamon

  • Share It's verdddddy disappointing to hear that a portion of our park is considered a site for a new fire station. Not only is safety a concern with increased fast vehicle traffic through a parking area filled with kids, walkers, bikers, with one narrow exit, but how can you ensure that this site will be big enough for future growth of Edina. The city council continues to approve multi-family developments. Can this site accommodate the needs for the increasing fire and EMS calls? And is there is a reason that the the old Public Works space on Eden was not considered? At 3.3 acres, it sat vacant until 2021. Why was this city owned property adjacent to HWY100 not a viable option. on Facebook Share It's verdddddy disappointing to hear that a portion of our park is considered a site for a new fire station. Not only is safety a concern with increased fast vehicle traffic through a parking area filled with kids, walkers, bikers, with one narrow exit, but how can you ensure that this site will be big enough for future growth of Edina. The city council continues to approve multi-family developments. Can this site accommodate the needs for the increasing fire and EMS calls? And is there is a reason that the the old Public Works space on Eden was not considered? At 3.3 acres, it sat vacant until 2021. Why was this city owned property adjacent to HWY100 not a viable option. on Twitter Share It's verdddddy disappointing to hear that a portion of our park is considered a site for a new fire station. Not only is safety a concern with increased fast vehicle traffic through a parking area filled with kids, walkers, bikers, with one narrow exit, but how can you ensure that this site will be big enough for future growth of Edina. The city council continues to approve multi-family developments. Can this site accommodate the needs for the increasing fire and EMS calls? And is there is a reason that the the old Public Works space on Eden was not considered? At 3.3 acres, it sat vacant until 2021. Why was this city owned property adjacent to HWY100 not a viable option. on Linkedin Email It's verdddddy disappointing to hear that a portion of our park is considered a site for a new fire station. Not only is safety a concern with increased fast vehicle traffic through a parking area filled with kids, walkers, bikers, with one narrow exit, but how can you ensure that this site will be big enough for future growth of Edina. The city council continues to approve multi-family developments. Can this site accommodate the needs for the increasing fire and EMS calls? And is there is a reason that the the old Public Works space on Eden was not considered? At 3.3 acres, it sat vacant until 2021. Why was this city owned property adjacent to HWY100 not a viable option. link

    It's verdddddy disappointing to hear that a portion of our park is considered a site for a new fire station. Not only is safety a concern with increased fast vehicle traffic through a parking area filled with kids, walkers, bikers, with one narrow exit, but how can you ensure that this site will be big enough for future growth of Edina. The city council continues to approve multi-family developments. Can this site accommodate the needs for the increasing fire and EMS calls? And is there is a reason that the the old Public Works space on Eden was not considered? At 3.3 acres, it sat vacant until 2021. Why was this city owned property adjacent to HWY100 not a viable option.

    Colleen Daman asked about 2 years ago

    Both of the potential sites could accommodate the forecasted call volume.  Fire Station 2 serves the South East Quadrant of the City. The Eden Avenue site would not serve the SE quadrant.

    -Andrew Slama

  • Share Thank you for taking the Edina community's feedback on this. The Rosland Park location is not an appropriate location - it is a beautiful, high trafficked place with the pool and the park right there. Our family has lived in Edina for 10+ years and we frequent both often. Please choose the location at 76th Street. Other than a minimally slower response time from that location, it looks to me that the 76th St location is optimal for every other reason listed below. If you're asking for public feedback, I think it is important to add up comments in favor and opposed to both locations and take that into strong consideration. Failing to do that results in fewer people engaging and commenting on future projects. Thank you! Tim O'Neill on Facebook Share Thank you for taking the Edina community's feedback on this. The Rosland Park location is not an appropriate location - it is a beautiful, high trafficked place with the pool and the park right there. Our family has lived in Edina for 10+ years and we frequent both often. Please choose the location at 76th Street. Other than a minimally slower response time from that location, it looks to me that the 76th St location is optimal for every other reason listed below. If you're asking for public feedback, I think it is important to add up comments in favor and opposed to both locations and take that into strong consideration. Failing to do that results in fewer people engaging and commenting on future projects. Thank you! Tim O'Neill on Twitter Share Thank you for taking the Edina community's feedback on this. The Rosland Park location is not an appropriate location - it is a beautiful, high trafficked place with the pool and the park right there. Our family has lived in Edina for 10+ years and we frequent both often. Please choose the location at 76th Street. Other than a minimally slower response time from that location, it looks to me that the 76th St location is optimal for every other reason listed below. If you're asking for public feedback, I think it is important to add up comments in favor and opposed to both locations and take that into strong consideration. Failing to do that results in fewer people engaging and commenting on future projects. Thank you! Tim O'Neill on Linkedin Email Thank you for taking the Edina community's feedback on this. The Rosland Park location is not an appropriate location - it is a beautiful, high trafficked place with the pool and the park right there. Our family has lived in Edina for 10+ years and we frequent both often. Please choose the location at 76th Street. Other than a minimally slower response time from that location, it looks to me that the 76th St location is optimal for every other reason listed below. If you're asking for public feedback, I think it is important to add up comments in favor and opposed to both locations and take that into strong consideration. Failing to do that results in fewer people engaging and commenting on future projects. Thank you! Tim O'Neill link

    Thank you for taking the Edina community's feedback on this. The Rosland Park location is not an appropriate location - it is a beautiful, high trafficked place with the pool and the park right there. Our family has lived in Edina for 10+ years and we frequent both often. Please choose the location at 76th Street. Other than a minimally slower response time from that location, it looks to me that the 76th St location is optimal for every other reason listed below. If you're asking for public feedback, I think it is important to add up comments in favor and opposed to both locations and take that into strong consideration. Failing to do that results in fewer people engaging and commenting on future projects. Thank you! Tim O'Neill

    timhoneill asked about 2 years ago

    Thank you for your comments.  We appreciate the feedback.

    -Andrew Slama 

  • Share As somebody who is within walking distance of Rosland (at least once the pedestrian bridge is restored) and uses both the nature features and the pool with some frequency, I am struggling to see how using this site as a fire station is consistent with the current high level of use of the park as a recreational facility for families. Parking is already difficult at various times, as shown by the number of cars that are parked on the street alongside the trails. This park is an Edina gem. While I can see how living closer to a fire station could be valuable in the event of a fire emergency, taking away parking for an important space to the community doesn't make any sense, particularly when there is another suitable location available nearby. on Facebook Share As somebody who is within walking distance of Rosland (at least once the pedestrian bridge is restored) and uses both the nature features and the pool with some frequency, I am struggling to see how using this site as a fire station is consistent with the current high level of use of the park as a recreational facility for families. Parking is already difficult at various times, as shown by the number of cars that are parked on the street alongside the trails. This park is an Edina gem. While I can see how living closer to a fire station could be valuable in the event of a fire emergency, taking away parking for an important space to the community doesn't make any sense, particularly when there is another suitable location available nearby. on Twitter Share As somebody who is within walking distance of Rosland (at least once the pedestrian bridge is restored) and uses both the nature features and the pool with some frequency, I am struggling to see how using this site as a fire station is consistent with the current high level of use of the park as a recreational facility for families. Parking is already difficult at various times, as shown by the number of cars that are parked on the street alongside the trails. This park is an Edina gem. While I can see how living closer to a fire station could be valuable in the event of a fire emergency, taking away parking for an important space to the community doesn't make any sense, particularly when there is another suitable location available nearby. on Linkedin Email As somebody who is within walking distance of Rosland (at least once the pedestrian bridge is restored) and uses both the nature features and the pool with some frequency, I am struggling to see how using this site as a fire station is consistent with the current high level of use of the park as a recreational facility for families. Parking is already difficult at various times, as shown by the number of cars that are parked on the street alongside the trails. This park is an Edina gem. While I can see how living closer to a fire station could be valuable in the event of a fire emergency, taking away parking for an important space to the community doesn't make any sense, particularly when there is another suitable location available nearby. link

    As somebody who is within walking distance of Rosland (at least once the pedestrian bridge is restored) and uses both the nature features and the pool with some frequency, I am struggling to see how using this site as a fire station is consistent with the current high level of use of the park as a recreational facility for families. Parking is already difficult at various times, as shown by the number of cars that are parked on the street alongside the trails. This park is an Edina gem. While I can see how living closer to a fire station could be valuable in the event of a fire emergency, taking away parking for an important space to the community doesn't make any sense, particularly when there is another suitable location available nearby.

    Karensandler asked about 2 years ago

    Thank you for your comments. We appreciate the feedback. 

    -Andrew Slama 

  • Share Edina does not give up parkland unless there is no other alternative for some public project. Here we have a viable alternative. Putting a large parking structure in an area where little children congregate is asking for an accident. I can’t think why this has not raised huge red flags. The proposed exit from the park site is a nightmare during rush hour. I can’t think why that has not been discussed by the planners and eliminated as a bad idea, unless you are going to completely reconfigure the street in front of the park. With the closing of the small firehouse next to Y, that area of Edina, with the highest call numbers, needs a replacement in that area, not by the pool. Driving down France or xerxes to get to this high call area is problematic most of the day, I know because I drive it often. In conclusion, I hope the decision has not already been made to use the pool area. I have been disillusioned with these public comments being regularly ignored. You need to listen to the people who live here and drive here, not some theoretical notions of bureaucrats. on Facebook Share Edina does not give up parkland unless there is no other alternative for some public project. Here we have a viable alternative. Putting a large parking structure in an area where little children congregate is asking for an accident. I can’t think why this has not raised huge red flags. The proposed exit from the park site is a nightmare during rush hour. I can’t think why that has not been discussed by the planners and eliminated as a bad idea, unless you are going to completely reconfigure the street in front of the park. With the closing of the small firehouse next to Y, that area of Edina, with the highest call numbers, needs a replacement in that area, not by the pool. Driving down France or xerxes to get to this high call area is problematic most of the day, I know because I drive it often. In conclusion, I hope the decision has not already been made to use the pool area. I have been disillusioned with these public comments being regularly ignored. You need to listen to the people who live here and drive here, not some theoretical notions of bureaucrats. on Twitter Share Edina does not give up parkland unless there is no other alternative for some public project. Here we have a viable alternative. Putting a large parking structure in an area where little children congregate is asking for an accident. I can’t think why this has not raised huge red flags. The proposed exit from the park site is a nightmare during rush hour. I can’t think why that has not been discussed by the planners and eliminated as a bad idea, unless you are going to completely reconfigure the street in front of the park. With the closing of the small firehouse next to Y, that area of Edina, with the highest call numbers, needs a replacement in that area, not by the pool. Driving down France or xerxes to get to this high call area is problematic most of the day, I know because I drive it often. In conclusion, I hope the decision has not already been made to use the pool area. I have been disillusioned with these public comments being regularly ignored. You need to listen to the people who live here and drive here, not some theoretical notions of bureaucrats. on Linkedin Email Edina does not give up parkland unless there is no other alternative for some public project. Here we have a viable alternative. Putting a large parking structure in an area where little children congregate is asking for an accident. I can’t think why this has not raised huge red flags. The proposed exit from the park site is a nightmare during rush hour. I can’t think why that has not been discussed by the planners and eliminated as a bad idea, unless you are going to completely reconfigure the street in front of the park. With the closing of the small firehouse next to Y, that area of Edina, with the highest call numbers, needs a replacement in that area, not by the pool. Driving down France or xerxes to get to this high call area is problematic most of the day, I know because I drive it often. In conclusion, I hope the decision has not already been made to use the pool area. I have been disillusioned with these public comments being regularly ignored. You need to listen to the people who live here and drive here, not some theoretical notions of bureaucrats. link

    Edina does not give up parkland unless there is no other alternative for some public project. Here we have a viable alternative. Putting a large parking structure in an area where little children congregate is asking for an accident. I can’t think why this has not raised huge red flags. The proposed exit from the park site is a nightmare during rush hour. I can’t think why that has not been discussed by the planners and eliminated as a bad idea, unless you are going to completely reconfigure the street in front of the park. With the closing of the small firehouse next to Y, that area of Edina, with the highest call numbers, needs a replacement in that area, not by the pool. Driving down France or xerxes to get to this high call area is problematic most of the day, I know because I drive it often. In conclusion, I hope the decision has not already been made to use the pool area. I have been disillusioned with these public comments being regularly ignored. You need to listen to the people who live here and drive here, not some theoretical notions of bureaucrats.

    Edina1984 asked about 2 years ago

    No decisions have been made on a final location. Thank you for your comments. We appreciate the feedback.

    -Andrew Slama 

  • Share Hennepin County has been looking for a new site for their library. Would it be possible for the City of Edina and Hennepin County to build a joint facility at the York Ave site that could house a new library as well as Fire Station #2? on Facebook Share Hennepin County has been looking for a new site for their library. Would it be possible for the City of Edina and Hennepin County to build a joint facility at the York Ave site that could house a new library as well as Fire Station #2? on Twitter Share Hennepin County has been looking for a new site for their library. Would it be possible for the City of Edina and Hennepin County to build a joint facility at the York Ave site that could house a new library as well as Fire Station #2? on Linkedin Email Hennepin County has been looking for a new site for their library. Would it be possible for the City of Edina and Hennepin County to build a joint facility at the York Ave site that could house a new library as well as Fire Station #2? link

    Hennepin County has been looking for a new site for their library. Would it be possible for the City of Edina and Hennepin County to build a joint facility at the York Ave site that could house a new library as well as Fire Station #2?

    Frand01 asked about 2 years ago

    The current County owned property is not available on the market.  During this site selection process, staff evaluated all available properties on the market.  

    -Andrew Slama

  • Share Chief Slama has stated that 2 to 4 acres for Fire Station No. 2 would be optimal. Given that the Rosland Park/Community Pool parking lot is only roughly 2 acres, then what parts of the grounds at Rosland Park would be excavated in order to achieve the 4 acres at this site? on Facebook Share Chief Slama has stated that 2 to 4 acres for Fire Station No. 2 would be optimal. Given that the Rosland Park/Community Pool parking lot is only roughly 2 acres, then what parts of the grounds at Rosland Park would be excavated in order to achieve the 4 acres at this site? on Twitter Share Chief Slama has stated that 2 to 4 acres for Fire Station No. 2 would be optimal. Given that the Rosland Park/Community Pool parking lot is only roughly 2 acres, then what parts of the grounds at Rosland Park would be excavated in order to achieve the 4 acres at this site? on Linkedin Email Chief Slama has stated that 2 to 4 acres for Fire Station No. 2 would be optimal. Given that the Rosland Park/Community Pool parking lot is only roughly 2 acres, then what parts of the grounds at Rosland Park would be excavated in order to achieve the 4 acres at this site? link

    Chief Slama has stated that 2 to 4 acres for Fire Station No. 2 would be optimal. Given that the Rosland Park/Community Pool parking lot is only roughly 2 acres, then what parts of the grounds at Rosland Park would be excavated in order to achieve the 4 acres at this site?

    Roberta C asked about 2 years ago

    2-4 acres is optimal for a fire station design.  After a site is selected a design process would be completed to design a station to fit the space available.  

    -Andrew Slama

  • Share The Five Bugles study contains an Appendix. The Appendix is found on Pages 20 through 33. The Appendix contains only maps. However, the report authors indicate that they provided more than maps in the Appendix. Specifically, in Section 4 - Space Needs Assessment, on Page 16, Paragraph 2, the authors wrote that: "A detailed listing of the space needs developed in the study are included in the appendix of the report." Therefore, it appears that the City of Edina has withheld a portion of the study from the public. Will you please publicly post the entire Five Bugles report, including, without limitation, the complete “detailed listing of the space needs”, as well as any and all other pages from the Five Bugles report, without limitation, that the City of Edina has not yet publicly disclosed? on Facebook Share The Five Bugles study contains an Appendix. The Appendix is found on Pages 20 through 33. The Appendix contains only maps. However, the report authors indicate that they provided more than maps in the Appendix. Specifically, in Section 4 - Space Needs Assessment, on Page 16, Paragraph 2, the authors wrote that: "A detailed listing of the space needs developed in the study are included in the appendix of the report." Therefore, it appears that the City of Edina has withheld a portion of the study from the public. Will you please publicly post the entire Five Bugles report, including, without limitation, the complete “detailed listing of the space needs”, as well as any and all other pages from the Five Bugles report, without limitation, that the City of Edina has not yet publicly disclosed? on Twitter Share The Five Bugles study contains an Appendix. The Appendix is found on Pages 20 through 33. The Appendix contains only maps. However, the report authors indicate that they provided more than maps in the Appendix. Specifically, in Section 4 - Space Needs Assessment, on Page 16, Paragraph 2, the authors wrote that: "A detailed listing of the space needs developed in the study are included in the appendix of the report." Therefore, it appears that the City of Edina has withheld a portion of the study from the public. Will you please publicly post the entire Five Bugles report, including, without limitation, the complete “detailed listing of the space needs”, as well as any and all other pages from the Five Bugles report, without limitation, that the City of Edina has not yet publicly disclosed? on Linkedin Email The Five Bugles study contains an Appendix. The Appendix is found on Pages 20 through 33. The Appendix contains only maps. However, the report authors indicate that they provided more than maps in the Appendix. Specifically, in Section 4 - Space Needs Assessment, on Page 16, Paragraph 2, the authors wrote that: "A detailed listing of the space needs developed in the study are included in the appendix of the report." Therefore, it appears that the City of Edina has withheld a portion of the study from the public. Will you please publicly post the entire Five Bugles report, including, without limitation, the complete “detailed listing of the space needs”, as well as any and all other pages from the Five Bugles report, without limitation, that the City of Edina has not yet publicly disclosed? link

    The Five Bugles study contains an Appendix. The Appendix is found on Pages 20 through 33. The Appendix contains only maps. However, the report authors indicate that they provided more than maps in the Appendix. Specifically, in Section 4 - Space Needs Assessment, on Page 16, Paragraph 2, the authors wrote that: "A detailed listing of the space needs developed in the study are included in the appendix of the report." Therefore, it appears that the City of Edina has withheld a portion of the study from the public. Will you please publicly post the entire Five Bugles report, including, without limitation, the complete “detailed listing of the space needs”, as well as any and all other pages from the Five Bugles report, without limitation, that the City of Edina has not yet publicly disclosed?

    Roberta C asked about 2 years ago

    The study published on the website is the final report submitted to the City Council.  We will contact 5 Bugles to ask why this was stated but not included with the appendix.  

    -Andrew Slama

  • Share How many square feet would there be in the new Fire Station 2? on Facebook Share How many square feet would there be in the new Fire Station 2? on Twitter Share How many square feet would there be in the new Fire Station 2? on Linkedin Email How many square feet would there be in the new Fire Station 2? link

    How many square feet would there be in the new Fire Station 2?

    AaaCee asked about 2 years ago

    A fire station design would be necessary to determine the square footage for Fire Station 2.  In the site selection phase we know 2-4 acres are optimal for a fire station that would include administrative staff (Public Health), current fire apparatus, and accommodating future growth of emergency responses.  

    -Andrew Slama

  • Share How many Community Health Division staff would be moved from City Hall to Fire Station 2? Would you be hiring additional staff to perform the public health initiatives like blood pressure checks, etc. on Facebook Share How many Community Health Division staff would be moved from City Hall to Fire Station 2? Would you be hiring additional staff to perform the public health initiatives like blood pressure checks, etc. on Twitter Share How many Community Health Division staff would be moved from City Hall to Fire Station 2? Would you be hiring additional staff to perform the public health initiatives like blood pressure checks, etc. on Linkedin Email How many Community Health Division staff would be moved from City Hall to Fire Station 2? Would you be hiring additional staff to perform the public health initiatives like blood pressure checks, etc. link

    How many Community Health Division staff would be moved from City Hall to Fire Station 2? Would you be hiring additional staff to perform the public health initiatives like blood pressure checks, etc.

    AaaCee asked about 2 years ago

    8 public health staff would be moved from City Hall. Fire Department staff perform blood pressure checks at the station.  No new staff would be hired to perform blood pressure checks.  

    -Andrew Slama 

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