Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project

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This project has been completed and this project page will no longer be updated. Please contact staff with any questions or comments. Thank you.

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.

This project has been completed and this project page will no longer be updated. Please contact staff with any questions or comments. Thank you.

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  • Share Hi…Can I get a list of native plantings you are using? I am interested in using similar plantings for my yard. Thanks! on Facebook Share Hi…Can I get a list of native plantings you are using? I am interested in using similar plantings for my yard. Thanks! on Twitter Share Hi…Can I get a list of native plantings you are using? I am interested in using similar plantings for my yard. Thanks! on Linkedin Email Hi…Can I get a list of native plantings you are using? I am interested in using similar plantings for my yard. Thanks! link

    Hi…Can I get a list of native plantings you are using? I am interested in using similar plantings for my yard. Thanks!

    MicheleB asked over 1 year ago

    Plug plantings in the savanna and swale areas include;

    Forbes

    • Leadplant
    • Butterfly weed
    • Wild indigo
    • Flowering spurge
    • Western Sunflower
    • Rough Blazing Star
    • Cylindric blazing star
    • Horsemint
    • Slender penstemon
    • large-flowered Beardtongue
    • Prairie rose
    • Showy goldenrod


    Grass, Sedges

    • Prairie Dropseed
    • Pennsylvania Sedge
  • Share Is a nature play area still included in the Weber park plan? on Facebook Share Is a nature play area still included in the Weber park plan? on Twitter Share Is a nature play area still included in the Weber park plan? on Linkedin Email Is a nature play area still included in the Weber park plan? link

    Is a nature play area still included in the Weber park plan?

    Kl asked almost 2 years ago

    No. A nature play area was proposed during the initial 30% design phase but was removed based on community input. The revised 30% design without the nature play area was approved by City Council and moved forward in October 2021.

  • Share When will road construction take place on Lynn Ave? on Facebook Share When will road construction take place on Lynn Ave? on Twitter Share When will road construction take place on Lynn Ave? on Linkedin Email When will road construction take place on Lynn Ave? link

    When will road construction take place on Lynn Ave?

    ATH asked about 2 years ago

    The start date for Lynn Ave is to be determined.  Preliminary indications from the contractor are that Lynn Ave will NOT be one of the first streets to be reconstructed.  Stay tuned for more details in late May / early June on the Morningside C Better Together Edina page.

  • Share Why will the city be demoing both Morningside and 42nd at the same time? There are marks for sidewalks to be demoed on Morningside as well. Combined with the previously demoed sidewalks on 42nd, there's no way out of the neighborhood. In addition, elementary student bus routes have been moved requiring students to walk alongside Morningside and 42nd...but without sidewalks? Please adjust the plan to complete 42nd before work begins on Morningside. on Facebook Share Why will the city be demoing both Morningside and 42nd at the same time? There are marks for sidewalks to be demoed on Morningside as well. Combined with the previously demoed sidewalks on 42nd, there's no way out of the neighborhood. In addition, elementary student bus routes have been moved requiring students to walk alongside Morningside and 42nd...but without sidewalks? Please adjust the plan to complete 42nd before work begins on Morningside. on Twitter Share Why will the city be demoing both Morningside and 42nd at the same time? There are marks for sidewalks to be demoed on Morningside as well. Combined with the previously demoed sidewalks on 42nd, there's no way out of the neighborhood. In addition, elementary student bus routes have been moved requiring students to walk alongside Morningside and 42nd...but without sidewalks? Please adjust the plan to complete 42nd before work begins on Morningside. on Linkedin Email Why will the city be demoing both Morningside and 42nd at the same time? There are marks for sidewalks to be demoed on Morningside as well. Combined with the previously demoed sidewalks on 42nd, there's no way out of the neighborhood. In addition, elementary student bus routes have been moved requiring students to walk alongside Morningside and 42nd...but without sidewalks? Please adjust the plan to complete 42nd before work begins on Morningside. link

    Why will the city be demoing both Morningside and 42nd at the same time? There are marks for sidewalks to be demoed on Morningside as well. Combined with the previously demoed sidewalks on 42nd, there's no way out of the neighborhood. In addition, elementary student bus routes have been moved requiring students to walk alongside Morningside and 42nd...but without sidewalks? Please adjust the plan to complete 42nd before work begins on Morningside.

    Amirmissaghi asked about 2 years ago

    We will undertake the reconstruction of both West 42nd Street and Morningside Road simultaneously to expedite the project timeline. We acknowledge and apologize that this may cause some inconvenience.  We anticipate concrete sidewalk installation by the end of May on West 42nd Street.

  • Share Has anyone been experiencing any issues with their home since this project/construction started? My basement slab has been sinking significantly since excavation started and it aligns almost exactly with when this project started. on Facebook Share Has anyone been experiencing any issues with their home since this project/construction started? My basement slab has been sinking significantly since excavation started and it aligns almost exactly with when this project started. on Twitter Share Has anyone been experiencing any issues with their home since this project/construction started? My basement slab has been sinking significantly since excavation started and it aligns almost exactly with when this project started. on Linkedin Email Has anyone been experiencing any issues with their home since this project/construction started? My basement slab has been sinking significantly since excavation started and it aligns almost exactly with when this project started. link

    Has anyone been experiencing any issues with their home since this project/construction started? My basement slab has been sinking significantly since excavation started and it aligns almost exactly with when this project started.

    adiib asked about 2 years ago

    Please contact Ross Bintner at 952-903-5713 or RBintner@EdinaMN.gov with your address and contact information so that we may follow up with you. 

  • Share When will the excavation work be done at the Lynn Ave site? What’s the next phase of the project there? on Facebook Share When will the excavation work be done at the Lynn Ave site? What’s the next phase of the project there? on Twitter Share When will the excavation work be done at the Lynn Ave site? What’s the next phase of the project there? on Linkedin Email When will the excavation work be done at the Lynn Ave site? What’s the next phase of the project there? link

    When will the excavation work be done at the Lynn Ave site? What’s the next phase of the project there?

    LGHelland asked over 2 years ago

    The excavation at Lynn is done. The next step will be installation of pipe and manhole structures in the next several weeks.

  • Share When will materials from Crocker reconstruction be removed from Morningside Rd boulevards? A stop sign that alternately tips to the sidewalk and the street, several sandbags, pylons, etc. on Facebook Share When will materials from Crocker reconstruction be removed from Morningside Rd boulevards? A stop sign that alternately tips to the sidewalk and the street, several sandbags, pylons, etc. on Twitter Share When will materials from Crocker reconstruction be removed from Morningside Rd boulevards? A stop sign that alternately tips to the sidewalk and the street, several sandbags, pylons, etc. on Linkedin Email When will materials from Crocker reconstruction be removed from Morningside Rd boulevards? A stop sign that alternately tips to the sidewalk and the street, several sandbags, pylons, etc. link

    When will materials from Crocker reconstruction be removed from Morningside Rd boulevards? A stop sign that alternately tips to the sidewalk and the street, several sandbags, pylons, etc.

    Janet asked over 2 years ago

    The contractor will be removing signs next week. Some traffic control is from US Internet (private utility company), and they may still need some of it.

  • Share Will Weber skating rinks be open Winter 2022/23? on Facebook Share Will Weber skating rinks be open Winter 2022/23? on Twitter Share Will Weber skating rinks be open Winter 2022/23? on Linkedin Email Will Weber skating rinks be open Winter 2022/23? link

    Will Weber skating rinks be open Winter 2022/23?

    Pippa asked over 2 years ago

    Yes, the Weber rinks will be open this winter (2022/2023).

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  • Share When will Morningside Rd from Crocker to Grimes get started and finished? on Facebook Share When will Morningside Rd from Crocker to Grimes get started and finished? on Twitter Share When will Morningside Rd from Crocker to Grimes get started and finished? on Linkedin Email When will Morningside Rd from Crocker to Grimes get started and finished? link

    When will Morningside Rd from Crocker to Grimes get started and finished?

    Janet asked over 2 years ago

    The tentative start date for Morningside Road (Phase 5) is early October.  Based on the Xcel Energy delays on West 42nd Street, it's possible Phase 5 may need to be postponed until spring 2023.  Many factors will contribute this, including Xcel Energy progress, weather, favorable conditions for utility work on West 42nd Street, etc.  Phase 5 updates will be posted on The Morningside D&E Better Together Edina page.  

  • Share (Question submitted via email) When will the planting plan be available? on Facebook Share (Question submitted via email) When will the planting plan be available? on Twitter Share (Question submitted via email) When will the planting plan be available? on Linkedin Email (Question submitted via email) When will the planting plan be available? link

    (Question submitted via email) When will the planting plan be available?

    almost 3 years ago

    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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