Southdale B Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction

Southdale B Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction updates will be hosted on this project page. Sign up for email updates!

This project, scheduled for construction in 2024, includes:

Complete reconstruction of the asphalt pavement,
Complete reconstruction of the concrete pavement with asphalt pavement,
Full installation or replacement of concrete curb and gutter,
Complete replacement of the majority of the watermain and water services,
Improvements to the sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems,
Complete replacement of the street lighting system, and
Construction of a concrete sidewalk along Barrie Road and a portion of West 65th Street and Heritage Drive to complete gaps in the pedestrian network.
A preliminary assessment amount of $950.00 per multi-family residential unit (condominium or apartment owner), was approved by the Council at the December 2023 public hearing. This $950.00 per REU amount has been recorded with Hennepin County as pending assessments for all impacted properties.

Southdale B Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction updates will be hosted on this project page. Sign up for email updates!

This project, scheduled for construction in 2024, includes:

Complete reconstruction of the asphalt pavement,
Complete reconstruction of the concrete pavement with asphalt pavement,
Full installation or replacement of concrete curb and gutter,
Complete replacement of the majority of the watermain and water services,
Improvements to the sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems,
Complete replacement of the street lighting system, and
Construction of a concrete sidewalk along Barrie Road and a portion of West 65th Street and Heritage Drive to complete gaps in the pedestrian network.
A preliminary assessment amount of $950.00 per multi-family residential unit (condominium or apartment owner), was approved by the Council at the December 2023 public hearing. This $950.00 per REU amount has been recorded with Hennepin County as pending assessments for all impacted properties.

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Share Will seniors pay the entire assessment, or will seniors pay a reduced amount? I will be 80 yrs. old in 2025. on Facebook Share Will seniors pay the entire assessment, or will seniors pay a reduced amount? I will be 80 yrs. old in 2025. on Twitter Share Will seniors pay the entire assessment, or will seniors pay a reduced amount? I will be 80 yrs. old in 2025. on Linkedin Email Will seniors pay the entire assessment, or will seniors pay a reduced amount? I will be 80 yrs. old in 2025. link

Will seniors pay the entire assessment, or will seniors pay a reduced amount? I will be 80 yrs. old in 2025.

Floy Sims asked 5 months ago

Thank you for your question. There are a couple of options, including spreading out the assessment over 15 years, with interest. You can also defer the payment if you are 65 years of age or older and meet specific income requirements. Please reach out to the Assessing Department for specific deferment questions 952-826-0365.
Share This projects also needs to add speed bumps to the roads since people are racing through this area. Especially the past of Barrie Road from 66th Street to the Edina Towers parking garage. It’s scary at times when I’m out walking my dog. on Facebook Share This projects also needs to add speed bumps to the roads since people are racing through this area. Especially the past of Barrie Road from 66th Street to the Edina Towers parking garage. It’s scary at times when I’m out walking my dog. on Twitter Share This projects also needs to add speed bumps to the roads since people are racing through this area. Especially the past of Barrie Road from 66th Street to the Edina Towers parking garage. It’s scary at times when I’m out walking my dog. on Linkedin Email This projects also needs to add speed bumps to the roads since people are racing through this area. Especially the past of Barrie Road from 66th Street to the Edina Towers parking garage. It’s scary at times when I’m out walking my dog. link

This projects also needs to add speed bumps to the roads since people are racing through this area. Especially the past of Barrie Road from 66th Street to the Edina Towers parking garage. It’s scary at times when I’m out walking my dog.

EMS asked 6 months ago
Thank you for your question. The City of Edina doesn’t install speed bumps for the following reasons.
1. Longer police, fire and snow plow response time
2. Cost of initial construction and then continued maintenance, particularly due to winter snow plowing damage
3. Put more wear and tear on vehicles
4. Noise levels increase at the bump due to rapid deceleration and noise of the vehicle going over the bump
We are proposing to narrow the streets, which does provide a traffic-calming effect. A sidewalk will be added to Barrie Road as well for safer pedestrian travel.
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How will this reconstruction project along Barrie Road be paid for?

gretchenmoreno asked 6 months ago

Thank you for your question. The roadway improvements will be funded by a combination of special assessments and property taxes. The utility improvements will be funded by utility funds, and sidewalks by the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund.
An overview of the funding can be viewed here, and special assessments can be viewed here.
Share Curious why you are putting a sidewalk on the north and south side of 65th Street (doesn't seem necessary as the south side is all business). This will most likely require the severing of roots of ash trees on the north side of 65th Street, which will require them to be removed as this will make them a tipping hazard. Our "concrete" neighborhood has very few mature trees and the Colony at Edina has been investing money for years to protect them from emerald ash borer. If you went with just one side walk along 65th street, you probably could avoid impacting these trees. on Facebook Share Curious why you are putting a sidewalk on the north and south side of 65th Street (doesn't seem necessary as the south side is all business). This will most likely require the severing of roots of ash trees on the north side of 65th Street, which will require them to be removed as this will make them a tipping hazard. Our "concrete" neighborhood has very few mature trees and the Colony at Edina has been investing money for years to protect them from emerald ash borer. If you went with just one side walk along 65th street, you probably could avoid impacting these trees. on Twitter Share Curious why you are putting a sidewalk on the north and south side of 65th Street (doesn't seem necessary as the south side is all business). This will most likely require the severing of roots of ash trees on the north side of 65th Street, which will require them to be removed as this will make them a tipping hazard. Our "concrete" neighborhood has very few mature trees and the Colony at Edina has been investing money for years to protect them from emerald ash borer. If you went with just one side walk along 65th street, you probably could avoid impacting these trees. on Linkedin Email Curious why you are putting a sidewalk on the north and south side of 65th Street (doesn't seem necessary as the south side is all business). This will most likely require the severing of roots of ash trees on the north side of 65th Street, which will require them to be removed as this will make them a tipping hazard. Our "concrete" neighborhood has very few mature trees and the Colony at Edina has been investing money for years to protect them from emerald ash borer. If you went with just one side walk along 65th street, you probably could avoid impacting these trees. link

Curious why you are putting a sidewalk on the north and south side of 65th Street (doesn't seem necessary as the south side is all business). This will most likely require the severing of roots of ash trees on the north side of 65th Street, which will require them to be removed as this will make them a tipping hazard. Our "concrete" neighborhood has very few mature trees and the Colony at Edina has been investing money for years to protect them from emerald ash borer. If you went with just one side walk along 65th street, you probably could avoid impacting these trees.

Jen T asked 6 months ago

Thank you for your question. We can have Rainbow Treecare utilize a non-invasive root collar excavation to confirm roots won’t be damaged. If the trees will be damaged with the project, we’ll likely not install the sidewalk on the south side of W. 65^th Street. If root damage can be avoided, we’ll install the sidewalk.
The development at 6500 Barrie Road is adding a sidewalk on the south side of W. 65^th Street. There is a sidewalk on the south side of W. 65th Street west of Drew Avenue. This project will reduce the sidewalk gap on the south side of W. 65th Street.
Share I live at The Colony at Edina. Where are you putting the sidewalk on Barrie Road, on the east or west side? Many of us would prefer the east side because there's more land there. on Facebook Share I live at The Colony at Edina. Where are you putting the sidewalk on Barrie Road, on the east or west side? Many of us would prefer the east side because there's more land there. on Twitter Share I live at The Colony at Edina. Where are you putting the sidewalk on Barrie Road, on the east or west side? Many of us would prefer the east side because there's more land there. on Linkedin Email I live at The Colony at Edina. Where are you putting the sidewalk on Barrie Road, on the east or west side? Many of us would prefer the east side because there's more land there. link

I live at The Colony at Edina. Where are you putting the sidewalk on Barrie Road, on the east or west side? Many of us would prefer the east side because there's more land there.

Cindy Meuwissen asked 10 months ago

The sidewalk location won’t be final until fall 2023. Our preference would have the walk on the east side because of the existing walk south of W. 65th St and bus stop already present, but sometimes things change due to existing or proposed infrastructure.

Thank you.
Share Will you (Can you PLEASE) be putting in a stoplight at the corner of Barrie Rd. and 66th St?? Alot of gas and time is wasted on going all the way down to Drew from 6427 Barrie Rd. and then backtrack up 66th St. (if you want to go left from Barrie Rd, to 66th St. towards Cub, library, Target etc.)) on Facebook Share Will you (Can you PLEASE) be putting in a stoplight at the corner of Barrie Rd. and 66th St?? Alot of gas and time is wasted on going all the way down to Drew from 6427 Barrie Rd. and then backtrack up 66th St. (if you want to go left from Barrie Rd, to 66th St. towards Cub, library, Target etc.)) on Twitter Share Will you (Can you PLEASE) be putting in a stoplight at the corner of Barrie Rd. and 66th St?? Alot of gas and time is wasted on going all the way down to Drew from 6427 Barrie Rd. and then backtrack up 66th St. (if you want to go left from Barrie Rd, to 66th St. towards Cub, library, Target etc.)) on Linkedin Email Will you (Can you PLEASE) be putting in a stoplight at the corner of Barrie Rd. and 66th St?? Alot of gas and time is wasted on going all the way down to Drew from 6427 Barrie Rd. and then backtrack up 66th St. (if you want to go left from Barrie Rd, to 66th St. towards Cub, library, Target etc.)) link

Will you (Can you PLEASE) be putting in a stoplight at the corner of Barrie Rd. and 66th St?? Alot of gas and time is wasted on going all the way down to Drew from 6427 Barrie Rd. and then backtrack up 66th St. (if you want to go left from Barrie Rd, to 66th St. towards Cub, library, Target etc.))

RoxAnn Stalberger asked 11 months ago
Thanks for your question. I’ve requested a response from Hennepin County since West 66th Street is a Hennepin County road and they are the sole entity that would make the decision for or against a traffic signal. Feel free to send me an email and I can follow up with you after I hear back from Hennepin County.
Typical traffic signal justification may include examining the following:
- Number of vehicles entering the intersection from all directions during 4-hour and 8-hour periods
- Vehicular volumes during peak hours, classified by vehicle type for traffic movement in all directions
- Pedestrian volume on each crosswalk in all directions, including children, the elderly, and/or persons with disabilities, during each hour of the day
- Requests from participants attending nearby facilities and activity centers that serve the young, elderly, and/or persons with disabilities
- Posted speed limit
- Physical layout
- Crash experience/history
Aaron Ditzler