Prospect Knolls A/C/D Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction

Construction in your neighborhood is scheduled to begin on April 27 at a location to be determined. Residents are invited to a construction kickoff meeting on Thursday, April 23 from 5:30-6:30 PM at the Braemar Golf Course Clubhouse at 6364 John Harris Drive. Staff will be available to discuss the project details and review frequently asked questions.

CenterPoint Energy will be replacing old gas main pipes and services in the western portion of the project area this spring. Some details on CenterPoint Energy's project:

1. CenterPoint Energy’s contractor, Michels Corporation, is scheduled to begin gas main installation on April 13.
2. City staff will only be onsite for this work periodically to ensure the gas main is not placed in the way of future infrastructure
3. If applicable, CenterPoint Energy will also be replacing gas meters inside of property owners homes, relocating them outside.
4. CenterPoint Energy's work is not part of the City's Prospect Knolls Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction contract. All questions and concerns related to their work should be directed to CenterPoint Energy. They can be reached at csv.constructionservices@centerpointenergy.com or 612-542-6198.
5. For additional gas main and service replacement information and updates please visit CenterPoint Energy’s project web page.

The City Council awarded the construction contract to McNamara Contracting on April 7.

A construction kickoff meeting will occur in April where staff will be available to discuss the project details and review frequently asked questions. Standby for a future post and mailing with details on the construction start and kickoff meeting date and location. The tentative construction start date is April 27, the start location is up to the contractor to decide, and is to be determined.

We anticipate the assessment costs to be similar the the following costs, by district, presented at the December 2025 Public Hearing.

• District 1 - $19,000 per Residential Equivalent Unit (REU)
• District 2 - $9,700 per REU
• District 3 - $1,700 per multi-family residential unit (condominium)

The final assessment amounts are payable beginning in 2027 after construction is complete.

Following comments received during the public input period, the proposed sidewalks were NOT approved by the City Council on December 16. The City Council did authorize the design, including the final roadway widths, and contractor bidding phase for the project. Preparation of final plans and specifications will be prepared this winter, followed by solicitation of contractor bids. We anticipate construction beginning in late April 2026.

The estimated preliminary assessment amounts, by district, are:

• District 1 - $19,000 per Residential Equivalent Unit (REU)
• District 2 - $9,700 per REU
• District 3 - $1,700 per multi-family residential unit (condominium)

The final assessment amounts are payable beginning in 2027 after construction is complete.

To complete the public hearing comment form please click here.

The Edina City Council will meet at Edina City Hall on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., to consider the public hearing on roadway improvements for Prospect Knolls A, C and D Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction. This hearing is being conducted under the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429.

This hearing has been called as a recommendation from staff. The proposed project would be constructed in the summer of 2026 with the assessment hearing occurring in the fall of 2027. The estimated roadway cost for Assessment District 1 is $1,114,730, Assessment District 2 is $1,484,100 and Assessment District 3 is $68,000 and is funded by special assessment; the estimated cost per assessable lot for Assessment District 1 is $19,000, Assessment District 2 is $9,700, and Assessment District 3 is $1,700 per multi-family residential unit (condominium). The assessment can be divided over a fifteen-year period with interest accumulating on the unpaid balance.

The area proposed to be assessed by the proposed roadway improvements includes all properties between and including:

Assessment District 1: 7101 to 7123 Antrim Court, 7000 to 7021 Antrim Road, 2 to 8 Antrim Terrace, 7023 to 7104 Down Road, 7000 to 7013 Dublin Road, 7000 to 7020 Kerry Road, 5900 to 5920 Lee Valley Road, 7201 to 7209 Shannon Drive, 7100 to 7121 Tralee Drive, 5900 to 5920 West 70th Street, 7024 to 7032 Wexford Road

Assessment District 2: 5820 to 5824 Dewey Hill Road, 6000 to 6013 Dublin Circle, 7100 to 7225 Fleetwood Drive, 5701 to 5805 Kemrich Drive, 7000 to 7305 Lanham Lane, 7000 to 7021 Lee Valley Circle, 5812 Lee Valley Road, 5805 to 7133 Shannon Drive, 7300 to 7309 Shannon Drive, 7220 to 7315 Tara Road, 7000 to 7021 Weston Circle

Assessment District 3: 5501 to 5555 Village Drive

The City is sharing this draft, 30% design sidewalk layout for proposed sidewalks on the streets shown here. This draft is intended to help residents understand how the proposed sidewalk could fit within the existing street footprint. It is not final design. The sidewalk width, street width, and general design parameters are established based on the Living Streets Plan. The only elements that may vary are turf boulevard widths and curb locations, which depend on site conditions.

The City has received a petition expressing opposition to the proposed sidewalk, and we recognize the concerns raised by residents. The City Council will decide whether sidewalks will be included in the project, as referenced in the timeline here. Stay tuned for a letter inviting property owners to provide input and attend the December 8 Public Hearing.

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.

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