Rosland Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement

Design of the Rosland Park Pedestrian Bridge continues. A great team of structural engineers, architects and a bridge fabricator are working on the project to ensure we are the most efficient with our time and better understand construction costs. The project is at a design milestone. It is approximately 30% designed. This means we can submit the 30% plans to MnDOT to start the discussion of requirements over Highway 62. This will be a unique discussion because of the decorative architecture panels. The estimated project cost was updated. Recall the project has a $6 million budget, all state funds. Construction costs and unknowns are increasing and affecting the budget. The project will mostly likely not be able to afford stairs features or be able to bury the overhead power lines. The cost estimate will be revisited after our discussions with MnDOT. Thanks, Chad Millner, City Engineer.

A bridge fabricator has been hired and added to the team. Discussions continue on lots of details related to the steel truss bridge, landings, ramps, architectural panels, and user experience. The unique nature of the bridge requires us to figure out those details before engaging MnDOT on the bridge design. There are two major items affecting project budget – potential stairs and the camber of the steel truss bridge. Now that we have a bridge fabricator on the team, cost estimates will be more actual to determine what can be included in the project.

The project team shared a project update with the City Council on January 21, 2025. The presentation slides can be found in the document area. The video of the discussion can be found here. https://edinamn.portal.civicclerk.com/ The team has been working on lots of details related to the steel truss bridge, landings, ramps, architectural panels, and user experience. The unique nature of the bridge requires us to hire a bridge fabricator to advance the 30% plans to bidding documents with less risk. There are two major items affecting project budget – potential stairs and the camber of the steel truss bridge. Once a bridge fabricator is added to the team, cost estimates will be more actual to determine what can be included in the project.

Bolton Menk has finished the concept level work to study possible bridge concepts and determine what will fit best. They have also started working with the preferred architect, Snow Kreilich. Both firms need an opportunity to work on specific details related to the concept and structural engineering. They are looking at whether or not stairs could be added. They have also developed a project schedule. The new bridge will require an approval by the state bridge engineer and that takes time. Construction will most likely occurr in 2026. As updates occur, staff will be updating the BetterTogetherEdina website and City Council as appropriate.

At the June 18 City Council Meeting, the council discussed the artist rendering proposals. 3 of the members preferred the proposal submitted by Snow Kreilich. Staff has begun discussions with them and our structural engineer to start the design process. Thanks for all the feedback to date and we look forward to completing this very important project.

We received 3 responses to the Request for Proposals: Architectural Artistic Rendering for the Rosland Park Pedestrian Bridge. Each architect submitted a detailed pdf and 3 images. All the submittal materials can be found in the document section of this website. The City Council will be reviewing these at their June 18, 2024 City Council Meeting. Staff is looking for approval of a preferred concept. Thanks

Staff has requested architectural artist renderings for the new Rosland Park Pedestrian Bridge. Four firms have been asked to respond to the request for proposals (RFP). The RFP is due on June 5, 2024. Staff will provide the RFP's to City Council on June 18 for further direction. Thanks

Staff present a summary of the project to date and a recommendation to build switchbacks ramps with a steel truss bridge over Highway 62. Council officially removed elevators as an option but requested staff do more from an architectural perspective with the bridge and ADA switchback ramps. Staff will be researching higher quality architectural pedestrian bridges to better understand what may be possible and who could assist with this request. Thanks for your continued discussions on this project. Chad Millner

Staff will be seeking approval of Option #1A Switchback Ramps to the East for a new pedestrian bridge over Highway 62 at the March 19 City Council Meeting. There will not be an opportunity for public comment. The full report can be found in the documents area of this website. Staff is recommending this option for the following reasons.

1. ADA accessible 100% of time.
2. Typical highway crossing for pedestrians and cyclists commuting or recreation.
3. Does not relocate the bridge and creating new sight line issues.
   1. Not located on the front side of houses or in front of bay windows.
4. Switchbacks create slower speed for wheeled vehicles such as scooters, bicycles, etc.
5. Best fits with available right-of-way.
6. Fits with future noise wall and allows some adjustment if necessary.
7. Minimal maintenance required compared to elevators.
8. Snow removal completed by city staff with existing equipment.
9. Less tree removals than all options except elevators.
10. Within available budget.

Following approval of a design option, staff would create a community engagement plan to develop the aesthetic features of the bridge such as railings, the finish on the ADA ramps, and lights that meet MnDOT requirements.

Two more renderings have been created and attached in the document area. They are views north of 64th Street without the noise wall. Thanks