Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project

The Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project was summarized in the latest Agenda: Edina episode. It starts at about the 3 minute mark.

City Council approved the revised 30% plan at their October 19th meeting.

Review a copy of the revised 30% plan available in the Documents section or the printed boards posted in the park at the permanent rink.

A recording of the City Council meeting with staff presentation and City Council comments is available here.

A revised 30% design plan is available in the Documents section.

The revised 30% was modified as such;

1. Ice rink to remain in existing location. Rink lighting and boards will be improved as part of a separate contract.
2. Open skate area from ice rink to Grimes Ave unchanged and may be considered as part of a future park improvement project. This removed the nature play concept, pavilion structure, soil amendments, and irrigation improvements.
3. Removal of outfield fences between the new baseball/softball fields to retain multi-use field.
4. Creation of a large open space between the new baseball/softball fields by piping the swale under the fields, includes grading, soil amendments and irrigation systems.

Staff will make a recommendation and City Council will consider making a decision on the 30% design plan at their October 19th regular meeting.

Staff are considering a revised park design that maintains the multi-use open space and location of the rink. We'll share any changes here.

To provide your feedback on the 30% concept plans, you may submit it to staff through email, phone, or on this project webpage. You may also reach out to the Mayor and all Council Members at CityCouncil@EdinaMN.gov or contact the Mayor or individual Council Members by phone, email, or letter.

You may attend the meeting in-person at Edina City Hall, watch it live, or watch a recording later.

Design concepts are available for download in the documents section.

• Concept Plan - Weber Park, Weber Pond + Weber Woods
• Imagery - Example photos of proposed site features and vegetation type choices
• Project Timeline and Lynn/Kipling Inundation Area Plan

Staff will present a project update to the City Council at their September 21st meeting.

We'll plan to fairly summarize what we heard from the neighborhood and describe how feedback was considered in developing the design.

Please send along your feedback and questions on the 30% design concepts in the next couple of weeks. You can tell us what you think at any time, but it will be most helpful if we could hear from you sooner.

Thanks for the conversations and questions so far.

Submit your feedback via the Ideas Tab or call/email staff.

Give us your feedback in the next couple of weeks. We'll use what we learn from you as we go to the next level of design details.

Design concepts are available for download in the documents section.

• Concept Plan - Weber Park, Weber Pond + Weber Woods
• Imagery - Example photos of proposed site features and vegetation type choices
• Project Timeline and Lynn/Kipling Inundation Area Plan

We hope you'll join us for the outdoor open house tomorrow, August 17th from 4-6pm at the permanent hockey rink in Weber Park.

How to submit input

• Join us in Weber Park from 4-6 p.m. to review the plans and talk with staff.
• Share your reactions and ideas on the Ideas Tab.
• Call or email a staff person.
  
  

What exactly does "30% Plan" mean?

A 30% design is a milestone in which the major design elements of the project are laid out and baseline scope and timeline are established. This first set of design plans will not have a lot of details - this is an opportunity to get a big picture feel for the project. The design plans will get more detailed and fine-tuned as staff works through 60%, 90%, and eventually 100% design.

During the week of August 9th, crews will be collecting soil and sediment samples in Weber Park, Weber Woods, Weber Pond, and the Lynn/Kipling Inundation Area.

See and share your input on the initial design of flood infrastructure in the Morningside Neighborhood.

4-6 p.m. Tuesday, August 17th at Weber Park (4115 Grimes Ave S.)

Materials will also be posted on the project website.