Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project
The Morningside Neighborhood has several low and landlocked areas prone to flooding. Climate change has already increased the risk of flooding and will continue to do so. This project helps the community be more resilient to flooding. Project benefits are balanced across the neighborhood and there is no increase in risk to any property.
Ponds, pipes and a surface swale will be used to safely move and store floodwaters. An expanded pipe and swale will provide overflow from the Lynn/Kipling inundation area and the Grimes Avenue low point, and an expanded and reconfigured pipe network and minor grade changes will move water away from homes. Weber Pond and the Lynn/Kipling Pond will be expanded and lowered. About six acres of trees will be removed in Weber Woods to accommodate the larger ponds.
The flood infrastructure project also includes:
- Natural resources restoration in upland areas.
- Nature trails and bridge crossings at two locations at Weber Park.
- Improved pedestrian access to the park with ADA-compliant trails in Weber Park.
- Rebuilt sports fields in impacted areas with new turf and irrigation systems.
The flood infrastructure project coincides with planned roadway reconstruction in the neighborhood in 2022 and 2023.
The Morningside Neighborhood has several low and landlocked areas prone to flooding. Climate change has already increased the risk of flooding and will continue to do so. This project helps the community be more resilient to flooding. Project benefits are balanced across the neighborhood and there is no increase in risk to any property.
Ponds, pipes and a surface swale will be used to safely move and store floodwaters. An expanded pipe and swale will provide overflow from the Lynn/Kipling inundation area and the Grimes Avenue low point, and an expanded and reconfigured pipe network and minor grade changes will move water away from homes. Weber Pond and the Lynn/Kipling Pond will be expanded and lowered. About six acres of trees will be removed in Weber Woods to accommodate the larger ponds.
The flood infrastructure project also includes:
- Natural resources restoration in upland areas.
- Nature trails and bridge crossings at two locations at Weber Park.
- Improved pedestrian access to the park with ADA-compliant trails in Weber Park.
- Rebuilt sports fields in impacted areas with new turf and irrigation systems.
The flood infrastructure project coincides with planned roadway reconstruction in the neighborhood in 2022 and 2023.
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Weed control site visit
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkCrews were on site last Friday to do an herbicide treatment to control weeds. People and pets should keep out of the sprayed areas. Areas treated with herbicide are marked with bright yellow utility flags.
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Tree warranty replacements
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe majority of tree warranty replacements have been completed. The remaining replacements are bare root trees which will be available and planted next summer.
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Natives - Part 4
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkBlue vervain
Butterfly milkweed
Black-eyed Susan
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Natives - Part 3
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkHorsemint
Horsemint
American black currant
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Natives - Part 2
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkArrowhead
Red-twigged dogwood
Blue monkey-flower
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Natives - Part 1
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkWe admit, it's a bit weedy out there. That's to be expected in the first year of a restoration project. We've also been able to spot some nice natives that seem to be doing well.
Patridge Pea
Spotted jewelweed
Columbine
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Temporary fencing
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkTemporary fencing was installed earlier this summer to protect trees and restoration areas during this initial phase when new plants are most vulnerable. Please continue to keep to the paths.
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'Native Plants Live Here' signs
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkWe'll be installing signs to mark the boundary of the native restoration areas adjacent to private property.
Native Plants Live Here! sign installed at Braemar Golf Course
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Planting update
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkTree, shrub, and perennial planting is complete until fall, when a few more trees and the swale will be planted. There's still a bit of seeding to do where construction has gone on, and the roadway along Lynn/Kipling will get cleaned up and reseeded later. Maintenance and watering of the restoration areas is going on now through the fall. At the end of August, we will inspect all the plantings and flag those that will need to be replaced.
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Bird's-eye view from July 2023
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkHere's a bird's-eye view of the pond from late July. The water levels are low in the photo after several days of pumping the level down so that a water level sensor could be installed in the pump station.
Weber Pond, July 2023
Who's Listening
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Phone 952-903-5713 Email RBintner@EdinaMN.gov -
Phone 952-826-0445 Email JWilson@EdinaMN.gov -
Phone 952-826-0317 Email TSwenson@EdinaMN.gov
Related projects
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Documents
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Restoration Phase Graphic.pdf (5.39 MB) (pdf)
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2022_Morningside-Flood-Infrastructure_FAQs.pdf (353 KB) (pdf)
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Final park plan_Feb2022.pdf (6.81 MB) (pdf)
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Park Birds Eye View Feb2022.pdf (2.53 MB) (pdf)
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Pond boardwalk rendering Feb2022.pdf (1.75 MB) (pdf)
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Lynn Kipling Pond Plan_Feb2022.pdf (2.8 MB) (pdf)
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Edition Edina_Feb2022.pdf (1.95 MB) (pdf)
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Ecological Quality Assessment Report_2021.pdf (1.68 MB) (pdf)
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Morningside_Habitat_Plan.pdf (6.27 MB) (pdf)
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maps
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concept development
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Edina's Flood Risk Reduction Strategy report (21.6 MB) (pdf)
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Public Participation Plan (177 KB) (pdf)
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Anticipated Project Timeline - as of June 3, 2020 (2.33 MB) (jpg)
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June 3, 2020 presentation (2.33 MB) (pdf)
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Survey 1 results.jpg (98.5 KB) (jpg)
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September 3, 2020 presentation (10.4 MB) (pdf)
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Morningside_Flood_Infrastructure_Technical_Memo_Oct2020.pdf (10.7 MB) (pdf)
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Infrastructure Scenarios_Oct2020.pdf (12.4 MB) (pdf)
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December 9, 2020 presentation (3.2 MB) (pdf)
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Engagement Report_January 2021 (17.3 MB) (pdf)
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Technical_Memo_Feb2021.pdf (7.04 MB) (pdf)
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DRAFT Preliminary Report_March 16 Work Session.pdf (1.92 MB) (pdf)
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FINALIZED Preliminary Report_March 16 Work Session.pdf (1.79 MB) (pdf)
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Staff Report_April 20 2021 (793 KB) (pdf)
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30% design
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Eng&Landscape Design Public Participation Plan (167 KB) (pdf)
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Morningside 30%Plan.pdf (4.82 MB) (pdf)
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Morningside 30%Imagery.pdf (5.35 MB) (pdf)
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Morningside 30%Timeline_LK.pdf (3.71 MB) (pdf)
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Sept 21, 2021 City Council Presentation.pdf (6.1 MB) (pdf)
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Sept 21, 2021 Staff Report.pdf (318 KB) (pdf)
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Revised Morningside 30%Plan.pdf (13.7 MB) (pdf)
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Stakeholder Engagement Report_Oct2021 (610 KB) (pdf)
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Stakeholder Engagement Report_Appendix (1.63 MB) (pdf)
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Lifecycle
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Share Information
Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project has finished this stageSummer 2020
Information about flood risk, Edina's Flood Risk Reduction Strategy, and actions people can take to reduce their own flood risk will be shared.
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Present Initial Concepts
Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project has finished this stageFall 2020
Initial concepts will be presented for feedback.
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Present Refined Concepts
Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project has finished this stageWinter 2020
Refined concepts based on feedback will be presented.
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Make a Decision
Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project has finished this stageSpring 2021
Staff will make a recommendation and City Council will make a decision.
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Close the Loop - Concept Design Phase
Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project has finished this stageSpring 2021
The decision will be communicated to the public and archived on the Better Together Edina project page.
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Added: Detailed Engineering and Landscape Design Begins
Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project has finished this stageSpring 2021
City Council approved the project at their April 20th, 2021 meeting. This moved the project from the concept design phase to the detailed engineering and landscape design phase.
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Added: Present Landscape Design
Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project has finished this stageSummer 2021
An initial version of the design (at 30% completion) will be presented for feedback.
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Added: Make a Decision
Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project has finished this stageFall 2021
Staff will make a recommendation and City Council will make a decision.
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Added: Design
Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project has finished this stageFall 2021 - Winter 2022
Staff will complete the design and prepare construction bid documents.
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Added: Construction Phase 1
Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project has finished this stageWinter 2022
Tree removal.
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Added: Construction Phase 2
Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project has finished this stageSpring 2022 - early Winter 2023
Grading and excavation to create flood storage.
Upstream pipe capacity work will occur as part of the street reconstruction projects in 2022 and 2023.
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Added: Construction Phase 3 - Park Restoration
Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project is currently at this stageFall 2022 - Summer 2023
Turf restoration, natural resource restoration, and tree planting.
Key Dates
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October 19 2021
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September 21 2021
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August 17 2021
Videos
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Click here to play video Morningside Project (starts at 3 min mark) 30% approval summary Morningside Project (starts at 3 min mark) 30% approval summary
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Click here to play video Flood Risk in the Morningside Neighborhood - a closer look A closer look at the flooding problems in the Morningside Neighborhood.
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Click here to play video Flood Risk in the Morningside Neighborhood An overview of how and where flooding happens.
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Click here to play video Virtual Meeting #1 View a recording of the first meeting from June 3rd. Check out the Virtual Meeting tab on the project webpage to read the discussion.