Prospect Knolls A/C/D Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction

Thank you to those that attended the August 26, 2025 Informational meeting at the Edina Public Works and Parks Maintenance building.

If you weren't able to attend, please watch the video, available here or here, about how projects are funded (special assessment, utility funds, pedestrian and cyclist safety fund and property taxes), a typical project timeline, how you will be impacted, proposed sidewalk locations, how you can prepare, and more. Additional reference documents can be found here.

We hope you find the videos and exhibits informative, and we anticipate they will generate questions. Your questions can be submitted on this web page, or you can reach out to us by email or phone.

1. Why is a sidewalk being proposed on Fleetwood Dr / Lanham Ln?
   1. As part of the public engagement for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan (PBMP) in 2017, the public was given opportunities in-person and online to identify locations in Edina where they currently like to walk/bike or where they would like to walk/bike if the routes were improved or barriers removed. The online engagement maps here and here show that a walk/bike barrier was identified in the Prospect Knolls neighborhood along Lee Valley Rd, Down Rd, Kerry Rd, Dublin Rd, 70th St and Antrim Rd.
   2. The recommendations in the PBMP are based on network analysis, best practices and public engagement. The identified route through Prospect Knolls indicated a desire for a north/south route through this neighborhood. The route that was included in the PBMP recommendations (Shannon Dr / Kemrich Dr / Fleetwood Dr / Lanham Ln) was likely selected because it is the shortest, most direct pedestrian route through the neighborhood. This route also fills a gap in the sidewalk network between Gleason Rd and Cahill Rd.

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   In the Living Street Plans, Fleetwood Dr and Lanham Ln are classified as "local streets" with sidewalks as an optional feature. Why is staff now recommending the sidewalk?

   1. The Living Streets Plan was adopted in 2015; the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan was adopted in 2018. The PBMP expanded on the pedestrian and bicycle facility recommendations in the Living Streets Plan by prioritizing connections to important destinations including schools, parks, commercial area, employment, transit and regional corridors. The proposed sidewalk on Shannon Dr / Kemrich Dr / Fleetwood Dr / Lanham Ln provides additional connections to Edina High School/Valley Middle School and to Lewis Park.

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   How would a formal request for a special hearing meeting, possibly in November, be submitted? What is required?

   1. There is no formal process for resident(s) to request a “special” City Council meeting. Residents are encouraged to meet / talk with Council as they see fit. A Councilmember may ask for a meeting to be scheduled based on resident request, but this does not mean all Councilmembers will agree on a meeting. Residents may use the community comment process to request a meeting as well. Community comments can be provided at the City Council meetings in person or by phone. The City Council is also available by email.
   2. Otherwise, testimony can be provided in November on this website for the December 8 Public Hearing. Residents can provide testimony in-person or by phone during the December 8 Public Hearing. Public testimony can be provided until noon December 10, when the hearing closes. The City Council will listen all of the testimony and make a final decision on the proposed sidewalks at their meeting on December 16.

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   Has the City performed a safety study of Fleetwood Dr / Lanham Ln that supports the need for the sidewalk?

   1. The City has not performed safety studies to justify the installation of new sidewalks in the community. Expanding the pedestrian network supports goals in the Comprehensive Plan related to improving accessibility and mobility, reducing dependence on motor vehicles, and encouraging active transportation.

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   What are the existing and proposed street widths on Fleetwood Dr / Lanham Ln?

   1. The current street width is approximately 30’.
   2. The proposed street width for all streets with a proposed sidewalk is 24’, consistent with the recommendations in the Living Streets Plan.

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   If we have additional questions for staff on the sidewalk, who can we contact?

   1. Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner, ascipioni@edinamn.gov, 952-826-0440 or Chad Millner, Engineering Director, cmillner@edinamn.gov, 952.826.0318.

Thank you for those that attended the August 26 Informational meeting at the Edina Public Works and Parks Maintenance building. Please find the following documents.

1. Presentation slides
2. Living Streets plan
3. Preliminary market benefit reports
   • Assessment Districts
   • District 1
   • District 2
   • District 3

The meeting was recorded and will be made available on this website in September. Stay tuned for future update.

Please plan to attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, August 26 at Edina Public Works and Park Maintenance Family, 7450 Metro Blvd, Edina from 6-8 pm. There will be a presentation at 6:15pm and you will learn how projects are funded (special assessments, etc), recommended sidewalk locations, typical construction timeline, how you will be impacted, how you can prepare and more.

If you cannot attend the meeting, the information will be posted on this website in September.

Welcome to Better Together Edina. This web page will be the hub for sharing information related to roadway reconstruction scheduled for 2026 in the Prospect Knolls A, C & D neighborhood. Important updates will be posted on this web page at various points during the Engineering Study phase. Anticipate weekly updates during construction in 2026. Key project milestones include:

• June 2025 – Begin Engineering Study preparation
• Late summer 2025 – Informational video
• Nov. 2025 – Engineering Study complete
• Dec. 2025 – City Council / Public Hearing meeting to consider authorizing project design
• Mar. 2026 – City Council meeting to consider authorizing construction
• Apr. 2026 – Construction begins
• Oct. 2026 – Construction substantial completion

A series of short videos on the City's street reconstruction program can be found here.

Feel free to call or email me with your project questions, or you can post questions on this website.

We look forward to assisting and keeping you informed with this project.

Aaron Ditzler