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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Safety Announcement
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkWe are asking for the community's help and cooperation. Major earthmoving operations have started at Weber Park. For important safety reasons, we urge people to obey the boundaries and not enter the construction site or tamper with it. Within the last week, we have had problems with people entering the site, and the orange fence and construction warning signs continue to be cut or removed.
We do not want anyone hurt, it is very difficult for the equipment operators to see people while working. Our City staff and the contractor continue to try to intercept people before they enter the work zone but can't be everywhere at all times. We need the community's help in keeping a safe work site by not entering the boundary and leaving all signs and fencing in place.
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Construction Update - June 7
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkHappening Now
- Excavation and grading in Weber Park Ballfields
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Construction Schedule
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkHappening Now
- Mobilization
- Site preparation
- Erosion control
Spring/Summer
- Excavation and grading in Weber Park including north of Weber Pond
- Ball field installation
Winter
- Weber Pond and Lynn/Kipling Inundation Area dewatering and dredging
- Boardwalk construction
The planting plan will be finalized this summer. We're working through optimizing the pond hydrology with our project partners and need to finalize the pump operation before finalizing tree placement. After we get a contractor on board, we'll provide a more detailed schedule for the natural resources restoration portion of the project.
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Roadway Reconstruction Project Website
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkFollow along with the roadway reconstruction project here.
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Phase 2 Contract Awarded
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkAt their May 4th meeting, City Council awarded a contract to Rachel Contracting for Phase 2 of the Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project. This involves the pond excavation in Weber Park and the Lynn/Kipling inundation area. Work is expected to start this month.
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Transitioning to a More Climate Resilient Landscape
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkAs we adapt to increasing flood risk from climate change, we’re also restoring ecological integrity in the park.
- We’ve selectively removed invasive, diseased, and disease-prone trees in upland areas.
- After pond construction, we’ll replant trees. We’re carefully selecting species that will thrive in a changing climate as well as fruit and nut-bearing species to provide forage for animals and people.
- The pond edge will be planted with wetland plants and support species including waterfowl, turtles, and frogs.
- Native shrubs, grasses, and wildflowers will be seeded to restore soil health and provide habitat for wildlife, including pollinators.
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Neighborhood Flood Risk
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkMany homes in the Morningside neighborhood are at risk for flooding, and climate change is increasing the risk.
Learn more about the flood risk where you live with this interactive map.
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Weber Park Plan
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Lynn/Kipling Inundation Area Plan
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Weber Park Boardwalk Rendering
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Who's Listening
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Phone 952-903-5713 Email RBintner@EdinaMN.gov -
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Phone 952-826-0317 Email TSwenson@EdinaMN.gov
Photos
Documents
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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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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 is currently at this stageSpring/Summer 2022
Grading and excavation to create flood storage.
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Added: Construction Phase 3
this is an upcoming stage for Morningside Flood Infrastructure ProjectSummer 2022 - Fall 2023
Upstream pipe capacity work will occur as part of the street reconstruction projects in 2022 and 2023.
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Added: Park Restoration
this is an upcoming stage for Morningside Flood Infrastructure ProjectFall 2022 - Spring 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.