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The Morningside Neighborhood Association (MNA) is hosting Morningside Night to Unite on National Night Out on TUESDAY, August 6, from 6 to 8pm at the Weber Park Playground.
The event is rain or shine (shelter reserved in case of rain). All are welcome!
Activities will include flying disc games, visits from the Edina Police and Fire departments (invited), and a Bike Parade at 6:45 PM for all ages and all non-motorized wheels. Decorations are encouraged.
Come meet new neighbors and see old friends! Bring your own picnic andeverages. The MNA will serve cold treats.
Morningside Neighborhood Meeting on Crime Prevention
All are invited to meet with and hear from Edina Police Department (EPD) Community Engagement Officer Emily Jepson. This Friday, May 19, 5:30 to 6:30 PM, in the Weber Park Warming House. Hosted by the Morningside Neighborhood Association
Officer Jepson will discuss:
Current crime trends in Morningside;Current crime trends in neighboring communities;Crime prevention strategies, particularly EPD proactive patrol initiatives.
Officer Jepson would like to hear from the neighborhood about what a safe community means to us.
What: Morningside Neighborhood Meeting with Officer Emily Jepson, Community Engagement Officer, Edina Police Department
When: Friday, May 19, from 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Where: Weber Park Warming House
Who: All are welcome!
Morningside Neighborhood Association Winter Party
Sunday January 22, 2023, 2-5pm
http://www.edinamorningside.org/news
Celebrate winter and a new year with your Morningside neighbors at Weber Park. Come to ice skate (skates available to borrow, or bring your own), sled on Weber Hill, or play in Weber Park. The MNA will serve treats and beverages in the warming house.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Notice of Public Hearing: Morningside C Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
The city will be holding a public hearing to discuss the Morningside C Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction project planned for 2023. Project details are listed below; a project map and the public notice mailed to residents within the project area are attached. More information can be found on the city's website here: https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/morningside-c
The proposed project will include full replacement of the underground water main, water services, curb and gutter, and asphalt pavement on all streets.
The estimated cost per REU is $13,800.
A new concrete sidewalk is proposed to be constructed on the east side of Lynn and Inglewood avenues and on the east side of Grimes Avenue north of Inglewood, creating a pedestrian network by connecting existing sidewalks south of W. 42nd Street to existing sidewalks north of W. 40th Street.
Grimes Avenue will be striped as a bike boulevard.
W. 40th Street and Grimes and Inglewood avenues will be reconstructed to widths of 30 feet; Lynn Avenue will be reconstructed to a width of 24 feet; Kipling and Monterey will be reconstructed to widths of 27 feet.
The City Council is scheduled to vote on the project at its regular meeting on December 20.
Ways to comment are listed in the notice of public hearing.
The deadline for public comment via voicemail or Better Together is noon on Wednesday, December 14.
October 9, 2022 Candidate Forum and Annual Meeting
City Council Candidate Forum video
School Board Candidate Forum 3:00-3:30 PM
City Council Candidate Forum 3:45-4:45 PM
Meet and greet the candidates 15 minutes before each forum. In person only.
All candidates have been invited to participate.
MNA Annual Meeting 5:00 PM
Refreshments, Annual Report, Election of new Steering Committee,
Discussion of neighborhood interests
(Steering Committee seeks new members each year – 10 meetings/year to plan
neighborhood activities and inform neighbors of important issues)
Metro Transit E Line open comments accepted until April 8th
Dear Morningside Neighbors,
The Morningside Neighborhood Association is writing to make sure you are aware of a significant transit project that is moving forward that will affect not only the periphery of our neighborhood, but also the cities of Edina and Minneapolis, in significant ways. A public comment period has recently opened, and will remain open until April 8th. After that, Metro Transit will consider all feedback received and decide whether to modify any aspects of the proposed project before seeking final approval from the Metropolitan Council in the next several months (Spring of 2022). The information you need to consider and comment on the project is set forth below.
The project, called the Metro Transit "E Line," is a bus rapid transit ("BRT") line that has been designed to substantially replace and upgrade what has been the "Route 6" bus line. The E Line will run between Southdale Transit Center in Edina and the Green Line Westgate Station on University Avenue (Prospect Park) in Minneapolis, utilizing France Avenue, 44th Street, Hennepin Avenue, and University Avenue / 4th Street (among others). Right now, Metro Transit is proposing that the E Line have 34 stops. The stops will have expanded, built out sidewalks and platforms. One of the stops is currently set to be placed at 44th / France. In the proposal, southbound buses would stop at an expanded platform on 44th Street (on the south side of France 44). Northbound buses would stop at an expanded platform on France (on the west side of DP Hue). The platforms will displace the portion of the roadway currently designated for parking. Buses are planned to run every ten minutes (during the day) and at unspecified times at night, seven days a week.
A visual depiction of the overall alignment can be found here: https://www.metrotransit.org/e-line-project#:~:text=The%20METRO%20E%20Line%20is,University%20of%20Minnesota%20to%20Southdale.
A visual depiction of the proposed France / 44th Street Station can be found here: https://www.metrotransit.org/France-44th-Street
A comprehensive summary of the "Recommended Corridor Plan" for the entire project can be found here: https://www.metrotransit.org/Data/Sites/1/media/e-line/recommendedcorridorplan/ELine_RecommendedCorridorPlan_Final.pdf
And a link for anyone to use to provide feedback on a specific station, or an aspect of the larger plan, can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/E-Line-Recommended-Plan
You can also provide feedback by emailing comments to ELine@metrotransit.org or calling 612-373-3333.
We hope you find this information helpful in evaluating this important, forthcoming project.
The Spring Street reconstruction season is here! Starting next month, the City of Edina will begin reconstructing W. 42nd Street, Grimes Avenue, and streets west and south. Nearly half the neighborhood will begin reconstruction. Please see the map below for detail on the project area:
For more information about what will be involved during reconstruction please go to bettertogetheredina.org/morningside-d-e
Utilities beneath the streets will be replaced, including water mains, storm sewers and gas mains. Centerpoint Energy will begin work on gas mains and meters April 4.
The new gas mains will be reconnected to residential service lines in the affected area. If there are any interior gas meters (more typical in older homes) they will be relocated to the exterior of the home. If your home’s meter will be relocated, you will be contacted via a postcard as well as by a Centerpoint energy inspector prior to construction.
Here is where to find more information about Centerpoint’s work in Morningside:
For general construction information visit csv.constructionservices@centerpointenergy.com
Refer to Centerpoint project work order number 98567785.
Information on restoration of sidewalks and lawns disturbed by Centerpoint Energy work can be found here csv.restoration@centerpointenergy.com
You may also contact Hanna Gullikson, CenterPoint Energy’s Communication Specialist for the Minnesota region at 612-321-5546 or hannah.gullickson@centerpointenergy.com
Residents can sign up for construction updates here: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNCNP/subscriber/new?topic_id=MNCNP_226
Morningside Neighborhood Association Winter Party
Sunday Jan 30, 2022 2-5pm
Come celebrate winter with your Morningside neighbors at Weber Park. Skates available to borrow or bring your own. Go sledding on Weber Hill or play in Weber Park. The warming house will be open. Please follow COVID protocol when indoors.
We look forward to seeing all our wonderful neighbors!
ALL AGES - ALL ARE WELCOME!
Reminder - MNA School Board Candidate Forum and Annual Meeting this Sunday, October 10 - Zoom links
MNA School Board Candidate Forum Zoom webinar link for Sunday, October 10, 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Topic: Morningside Neighborhood Association Edina School Board Candidate Forum - Zoom webinar
Time: Sunday, October 10, 2021, 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85026476564?pwd=cmcyU3k5dWQyUFBrZjRGR05DSFdFUT09
Webinar ID: 850 2647 6564
Passcode: 096472
MNA Annual Meeting Zoom link for Sunday October 10, 4:45 - 5:30 PM
Topic: Morningside Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting 2021
Time: Sunday, October 10, 2021 04:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81465387109?pwd=VlhSelljejRCN0Z3YjhRQWFLeXJ6dz09
Meeting ID: 814 6538 7109
Passcode: 936733
Weber Park Survey results and next steps
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Morningside Neighborhood Association [MNA] survey on the City of Edina’s “30% Concept Design [for Weber Park]". Between September 8th - 14th, 2021, over 100 residents provided detailed thoughtful and imaginative responses.
Attached is a summary of survey responses that the MNA Steering Committee shared with the Edina City Council and City staff on September 15, 2021.
Responses from over 100 residents show the following clear preferences:
Weber Park needs some updating but not a complete overhaul.
The hockey rink stays in its original location.
The open ice area stays the same size.
Clear preference for keeping the baseball fields without outfield fences.
Strong support for adding a natural play area
The next few days may be the last opportunity for Morningside residents to share their thoughts about Weber Park design with City officials. If you would like to share your thoughts, please do so. Here are ways to contact the City:
Leave a comment on the site: https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/morningside;
Contact Ross Bintner, Engineering Services Manager, or Jessica Wilson, Water Resources Coordinator.
Their contact information is on the Edina Better Together website, under the Morningside Flood Infrastructure project tab and on the City’s website at EdinaMN.gov. Contact City Council members directly. Contact information is on the City’s website.
The Morningside Neighborhood Association (MNA) is hosting Morningside Night to Unite on National Night Out TOMORROW NIGHT, TUESDAY, August 3, from 6 to 8pm at Weber Park.
The event is rain or shine (shelter reserved in case of rain). All are welcome!
Activities will include frisbee games, visits from the Edina Police and Fire departments (invited) Bike Parade at 6:45 PM for all ages and all non-motorized wheels. Decorations encouraged.
Come meet new neighbors and see old friends! Bring your own picnic and beverages. The MNA will serve cold treats.
Edina Morningside Neighborhood Association Website http://www.edinamorningside.org/
Facebook MNA: https://www.facebook.com/edinaMNA/
Email: Edinamorningside@gmail.com
Neighborhood Pedestrian Safety Update:
Edina's Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) reviewed the data regarding the request for a crosswalk over France Avenue at W 42nd St that borders Minneapolis.
Peak hour pedestrian crosses meet Edina's crosswalk warrants for standard marked crosswalk with roadside signs. The TSC recommends that Edina contacts and shares this information with Hennepin County and Minneapolis as all three jurisdictions are impacted.
The next step is a review by the Edina Transportation Commission. This meeting is Thursday July 15, at 6 pm at Edina City Hall Community Room. You are welcome to submit comments to the Commission prior to the meeting or give a three-minute presentation to the Commission during the Community Comment portion of the meeting. The agenda for the meeting is attached - details on the crosswalk at France and 42nd are on page 9.
Here is the link for more information on the Edina Transportation Commission.
The meeting is also available on the City’s YouTube page.
The City of Edina is proposing to reduce parking for new developments and in commercial areas.
The City Council will take public comment through Monday, July 12 and take action on proposed ordinance changes on July 21.
A City press release listed the "highlights of the parking ordinance amendment" as:
General reduction in the number of parking stalls required for projects;
Maximum limits on [the number of] parking spaces;
Separate regulations within the City’s commercial nodes; and
Incentives for developers to reduce parking.
To help residents better understand the issues and proposed changes, the MNA Steering Committee asked the City to provide examples of how the proposed changes would have affected projects recently proposed and/or built, including The Lorient at Sunnyside Road and France Avenue. Please see the City’s response on the MNA website at www.edinamorningside.org/news.
The City has posted information, including a Public Hearing Comment Form to BetterTogetherEdina.org/parking-ordinance-amendments. Those experiencing any difficulties participating are invited to contact Community Engagement Coordinator MJ Lamon at MJLamon@EdinaMN.gov or 952-826-0360.