Presidents A & B Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction

My name is Mary Martinez. I live at 406 Adams Avenue. This is in regards to the street paving and proposed paving of alleys and widening of streets. I have the same objections to the road and alley proposals I had on December 9th, which were read to you by my neighbor Ronda I am unable to attend the upcoming meeting, and I fear the city is already made up its mind, but I'm trying again. I understand there were many objections at the previous meeting. I hope you will pay attention and just pave the street without the frills. Thank you.

(Transcribed by City Staff. Voicemail received 12/16/24 at 2:59PM)

Be aware. Be involved. As a neighborhood that was just "completed". PAY ATTENTION. The entire experience was a nightmare. They take over your entire neighborhood with little regard to anything... graduations, guests, leaving home for work. They promise communication throughout the process but they will not communicate. As a community forced to get a new sidewalk... they will fight you and realize you are responsible for sidewalk... summer & winter.

Hi, my name is Ann Landgaard. I live at 6606 Belmore Lane. I attended the City Council Meeting Dec 9th and my husband and I just want to say thank you to the Council for its careful work on the President’s renovation project and thank you to all the presenters who were so thorough and so well prepared. We think this is a great project. We walk in the streets and have with our children and now our grandchildren, going to Alden Park and walking down to the trail behind our house, the Hopkins Trail and its dangerous. People speed on Belmore because it is so wide. Particularly, when they are traveling east from Harrison to Blake Road. There is no stop sign and it is kind of a rollercoaster literally with descending hill. The speed is quite remarkable. I bet 50 mph occasionally. So, I am in favor of the project, both for safety for everyone, and for the aesthetic and for the connection between neighbors. Neighbors chat on sidewalks and I think that is another safety element for this project. So, I hope I don't get some sort of hate mail for leaving this message or calls, but that's how we feel. And we're very supportive. Thank you.

(Transcribed by City Staff. Voicemail received 12/11/24 at 10:30AM)

I am Thomas Wendel, I live at 302 Monroe Ave. The topic I would like to discuss is the Better Together Edina Presidents A & B Reconstruction site is no longer allowing submittals of public comments. Which I thought was going to be available until Thursday to be compiled with statements after Monday's meeting. So, my comment is I think homeowners on Monroe Ave should have the option of using additional planting strip in front of their properties to retain street parking, similar to what's currently in front of the 313 and 315 Washington Avenue properties. Thank you.

(Transcribed by City Staff. Voicemail received 12/10/24 at 3:10PM)

I am Thomas Wendel, I live at 302 Monroe Ave. The topic I would like to discuss is the Better Together Edina Presidents A & B Reconstruction site is no longer allowing submittals of public comments. Which I thought was going to be available until Thursday to be compiled with statements after Monday's meeting. So, my comment is I think homeowners on Monroe Ave should have the option of using additional planting strip in front of their properties to retain street parking, similar to what's currently in front of the 313 and 315 Washington Avenue properties. Thank you.

(Transcribed by City Staff. Voicemail received 12/10/24 at 3:10PM)

I am Thomas Wendel, I live at 302 Monroe Ave. The topic I would like to discuss is the Better Together Edina Presidents A & B Reconstruction site is no longer allowing submittals of public comments. Which I thought was going to be available until Thursday to be compiled with statements after Monday's meeting. So, my comment is I think homeowners on Monroe Ave should have the option of using additional planting strip in front of their properties to retain street parking, similar to what's currently in front of the 313 and 315 Washington Avenue properties. Thank you.

(Transcribed by City Staff. Voicemail received 12/10/24 at 3:10PM)

I think home owners on Monroe Ave should have the option of using additional planting strip in front of there properties to retain street parking, similar to what is currently in front of the 313 & 315 Washington Ave properties.

I think home owners on Monroe Ave should have the option of using additional planting strip in front of there properties to retain street parking, similar to what is currently in front of the 313 & 315 Washington Ave properties.

I think home owners on Monroe Ave should have the option of using additional planting strip in front of there properties to retain street parking, similar to what is currently in front of the 313 & 315 Washington Ave properties.

I think home owners on Monroe Ave should have the option of using additional planting strip in front of there properties to retain street parking, similar to what is currently in front of the 313 & 315 Washington Ave properties.

Project proposal notes homeowners may replace home sewer-line (from home to city line) during reconstruction project, and that the cost can be added to the overall assessment for the property.
My questions: Will the city vet a preferred contractor for this work? Or will each homeowner need to hire a contractor individually if they desire sewer-line replacement during the project? If the former, when will we get an idea of the costs for this work?
Also, will the city provide a contact who will coordinate timing of this work?

Thank you,
Claudia Eggan

My husband and I live on Jefferson Ave. We take frequent hour long walks around the neighborhood with our two dogs. Never once have we felt like sidewalks are needed although many streets we are walking on do not have them. People drive safely throughout our neighborhood and there is not an abundance of cars driving through. Additionally, we rarely, if ever, see people biking in our neighborhood to need bike lanes. Many of the neighbors we’ve talked with are young home owners like ourselves that do not see this project as necessary and do not feel as though these things are needed in our community. Lastly, as young home owners, this expense is massive for us even if spread over years on our taxes. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our thoughts.

In regards to the proposed sidewalk on Monroe Avenue, I have spoken with or heard the sentiment of my neighbors (that I know) in 300, 302, 305, 306 (me), 308, 314 and 315 and all are opposed to such an un-needed reduction in the usefulness of Monroe Avenue South by reducing our parking for our homes and drivability of said road. I have heard of no one in favor of the sidewalk on our short 4 block street. I currently work from home and my home office faces the street and the minimal bikers and hikers on this avenue are so minimal and currently have no troubles using Monroe Avenue as is. Also, a reduction in the width of the new planned street (my understanding) decreases our usability as well, whether driving, walking or biking. If the desires of the Monroe Avenue residents is not enough to sway you, then maybe the Edina taxpayer in general could catch a break from passing on this un-necessary and un-needed expenditure.

Respectfully,

John Nightingale