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 some ADA-compliant paths 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 some ADA-compliant paths 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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30 percent design
over 2 years agoCLOSED: This ideas page has concluded.Provide feedback on the Weber Park, Weber Woods, Weber Pond, and Lynn/Kipling Inundation Area 30% design.
Timover 2 years agoThe 3 best things about Weber are being taken away. The large skating area, the open space a lot of groups use, and the woods...
This is not good
1 comment6jon144over 2 years agoUpdate the Rink lights
Please update the rink lights with more energy efficient lighting that also is more directional to avoid light pollution in the neighborhood. What about a timer too? Where lights stay on for 15-20 minutes and then require someone to press a button to continue. There are often long periods of time with the lights on and nobody there.
2 comments2Steve Andersonover 2 years agoKeep as much woods as possible, connect existing pond to new SEPARATE ponds with culvert under existing pathway, skip the walkways
0 comment1Ed Mathieover 2 years agoShow Infrastructure And Park Redesign Separately.
This 'plan' mixes critical infrastructure with a discretionary park redesign. The city should outline the objectives and solutions of each separately. Right now, there are essentially no objectives stated for the park redesign. How were any of these park design decisions made -- other than arbitrarily, or based on some private set of assumptions/priorities?
0 comment6Katherine Poindexterover 2 years agoTree retention and Water quality
I live on France Ave directly across from Weber Woods and am gravely concerned about the destruction of 90% of the existing trees on the lower 2/3 of the woods (between 40th and 41st). This destruction would inhibit the current ability of the woods to consume the amount of water needed to make this plan viable. Can the plans be amended to retain some of the current old growth while supplementing with new growth trees? Also, what are the current plans for maintaining water flow and quality of the expanded pond? Will bubblers/water fountains/etc be installed? The current Weber Pond has very low water quality and consists of sludge and algae more than of water. Thanks for holding these public forums.
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Flood Infrastructure Refined Concept - Reactions and Ideas
over 2 years agoCLOSED: This brainstormer has concluded.Tell us what you think about the refined concept from the December 9th virtual meeting.
djamesabout 3 years agoConcern for the inundation area
Inundation area final design
2 comments0Ross Bintnerover 3 years agoCautious about Lynn/Kipling low area
I spoke with a resident about their caution and concern for the wildlife and trees in the Lynn/Kipling low area. The summer photo from street view shows how well hidden the Lynn/Kipling low area is, but in the winter with the trees down you can better enjoy the view. The wildlife is highly valued, and any change here should be sensitive to make sure the area is improve to provide more wildlife habitat. The resident supported the idea to provide flood storage, but encouraged the planners to try to retain some of the high canopy trees that have grown along the side of the area.
0 comment0Ross Bintnerover 2 years agoClarification questions on Lynn/Kipling trees removed or saved?
I got an email today asking about specific trees, and the design goal for Lynn/Kipling. I'll reply to this idea with more details.
4 comments0Weber Woods loverover 2 years agoConcerned about destruction of unspoiled wooded areas.
There are several already cleared areas surrounding this area of concern. Why do you need to destroy hundreds of very mature trees that provide natural cooling, air filtration and wildlife havens to create a smelly, dirty swamp? I highly doubt there will be many people “enjoying” an observation area that is a tree less, hot, mosquito infested swampland.
0 comment1Ross Bintnerover 3 years agoAdd street inlets to fully utilize the pipe flow capacity / Sump pump icing
I spoke with a resident today about these two topics. The photo shows the second idea, where winter flows from sump pumps create ice in the curb line. Our typical design for sump drains will provide an outlet for some of this water. Our flood page has a fact sheet for sump flows if you have this issue https://www.edinamn.gov/371/Flooding-and-Drainage We also plan to right-size the inlets to fully utilize the pipe.
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Flood Infrastructure Scenarios Reactions and Ideas
over 2 years agoCLOSED: This brainstormer has concluded.Tell us what you think about the flood infrastructure scenarios.
Jessica Wilsonover 3 years agoDesire to protect open space between Lynn and Kipling and keep it natural
I talked to a couple people on 12/8 who live adjacent to the open space between Lynn and Kipling. They expressed a strong desire to protect trees and wildlife. They could support expansions to the pond that spared trees and retained duck nesting habitat. The neighbors I spoke with highly value the natural look of the pond and would not support an overly engineered-looking pond with hard unnatural edges, trails, or large expanses of only open water. One neighbor said something akin to a golf course pond would not be acceptable. All agreed a lot of sediment had accumulated at the storm pipe inlet and outlet and needed to be removed. There was some concern over safety for children who play near the storm pipes and ducklings getting swept into the drains during storms. Neighbors described some of the modifications they had made to protect ducklings and children.
1 comment1jon144about 3 years agoSupport for "Bigger Better" Project Size
But confused about floodwall scenario
2 comments0Jessica Wilsonover 3 years agoFloodwalls and concern over risk transfer
I spoke with someone near Weber Pond today (11/9). They expressed openness to the floodwall option but had some questions about how it would look on varying properties with different grades and if there was a fall risk for children who may play near it. They also expressed some general concern about risk transfer to downstream low areas where they resided and concern about what happens if a majority of neighbors are in favor of an option that transfers or increases risk to a few. Staff learned a lot from the scenarios but none of them are perfect and we wouldn't choose any of them. Instead, we're taking what we learned from the engineering exercise and the feedback we're hearing to develop a single preferred option that maximizes the best parts of each scenario we tested. We'll share that with you at the virtual public meeting on December 9th.
0 comment0Gregover 3 years agoFlood wall questions
What will the floodwall mean to residential FEMA flood plain designations? Will the city approve grading permits behind the floodwall?
1 comment0Ross Bintnerover 3 years agoLynn/Kipling open area ideas
I spoke with nearby neighbors at the park on 10/31, and on a call 11/2, they expressed support for improving the low area and liked that it provided flood benefit for nearby homes. One person thought natural plantings and wildflowers sounded good, maybe even a chance for subtle nature education for kids. Some concern for tree removal was expressed because the large cottonwoods provide good shade and canopy, but liked the idea of trees that were a little less messy. One person mentioned the possibility to consider a trail connection east and west or bridge. The image on one of the boards looked promising to a resident in conversation.
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Who's Listening
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Phone 952-826-0317 Email TSwenson@EdinaMN.gov
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Photos
Documents
- Restoration Phase Graphic.pdf (5.39 MB) (pdf)
- 2022_Morningside-Flood-Infrastructure_FAQs.pdf (353 KB) (pdf)
- Final park plan_Feb2022.pdf (6.81 MB) (pdf)
- Park Birds Eye View Feb2022.pdf (2.53 MB) (pdf)
- Pond boardwalk rendering Feb2022.pdf (1.75 MB) (pdf)
- Lynn Kipling Pond Plan_Feb2022.pdf (2.8 MB) (pdf)
- Edition Edina_Feb2022.pdf (1.95 MB) (pdf)
- Ecological Quality Assessment Report_2021.pdf (1.68 MB) (pdf)
- Morningside_Habitat_Plan.pdf (6.27 MB) (pdf)
- maps
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concept development
- Edina's Flood Risk Reduction Strategy report (21.6 MB) (pdf)
- Public Participation Plan (177 KB) (pdf)
- Anticipated Project Timeline - as of June 3, 2020 (2.33 MB) (jpg)
- June 3, 2020 presentation (2.33 MB) (pdf)
- Survey 1 results.jpg (98.5 KB) (jpg)
- September 3, 2020 presentation (10.4 MB) (pdf)
- Morningside_Flood_Infrastructure_Technical_Memo_Oct2020.pdf (10.7 MB) (pdf)
- Infrastructure Scenarios_Oct2020.pdf (12.4 MB) (pdf)
- December 9, 2020 presentation (3.2 MB) (pdf)
- Engagement Report_January 2021 (17.3 MB) (pdf)
- Technical_Memo_Feb2021.pdf (7.04 MB) (pdf)
- DRAFT Preliminary Report_March 16 Work Session.pdf (1.92 MB) (pdf)
- FINALIZED Preliminary Report_March 16 Work Session.pdf (1.79 MB) (pdf)
- Staff Report_April 20 2021 (793 KB) (pdf)
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30% design
- Eng&Landscape Design Public Participation Plan (167 KB) (pdf)
- Morningside 30%Plan.pdf (4.82 MB) (pdf)
- Morningside 30%Imagery.pdf (5.35 MB) (pdf)
- Morningside 30%Timeline_LK.pdf (3.71 MB) (pdf)
- Sept 21, 2021 City Council Presentation.pdf (6.1 MB) (pdf)
- Sept 21, 2021 Staff Report.pdf (318 KB) (pdf)
- Revised Morningside 30%Plan.pdf (13.7 MB) (pdf)
- Stakeholder Engagement Report_Oct2021 (610 KB) (pdf)
- Stakeholder Engagement Report_Appendix (1.63 MB) (pdf)
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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July 11 2024
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October 19 2021
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September 21 2021
Videos
- Morningside Project (starts at 3 min mark) 30% approval summary
- A closer look at the flooding problems in the Morningside Neighborhood.
- An overview of how and where flooding happens.
- View a recording of the first meeting from June 3rd. Check out the Virtual Meeting tab on the project webpage to read the discussion.