Make your voice heard or just have fun meeting new people. You can make a difference in shaping our neighborhood. Attend an event today.
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.
Help During COVID-19
Email: edina.morningside@gmail.com
Website: edinamorningside.org
Facebook: EdinaMNA
Many more people are experiencing increased stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues during COVID-19. The MNA wants you to know about local resources that can help you be safe and mentally healthy. Please see the list below for more information on how to access support.
Depression and Suicidal Thoughts:
If you or another are feeling suicidal, but do not have imminent thoughts of harm, or are generally having mental health concerns, you can call COPE at 612-596-1223 (for those under 17 years of age, 612-348-2233). This is Hennepin County’s 24/7 mental health hotline, staffed by clinical social workers. They can assess your needs and make a plan to get help, regardless of your insurance coverage. If you or someone you know are imminently suicidal, go to the nearest Emergency Department or call 911 for assistance.
Domestic Violence and Child Abuse:
People isolating at home naturally are experiencing increased interpersonal stress and are at risk for a higher incidence of domestic violence and child abuse. For domestic abuse help, including need for shelter, call Cornerstone/MN Day Once Crisis at 866-223-1111. If you have concerns that a child is being maltreated, call Hennepin County Child Protection at 612-348-3552.
Financial and Other Types of Assistance:
If you or your Edina neighbor needs help with food, rent, etc., you can find it with just one call to the Edina Resource Center, at 952-848-3936. ERC telephones are answered Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The ERC serves anyone who lives, works or goes to school in Edina and is a collaborative effort between the City of Edina, Edina Public Schools, and the local community. The ERC refers callers to a wide range of resources.
Edina residents also are welcome to reach out directly to community agencies:
Edina Public Health Hotline - 952-826-0370 (M-F, 8 AM to 4:30 PM)
VEAP (food support/rent assistance) - 952-888-9616 (M-F, 9 AM to 4:30 PM)
Senior Community Services HOME (household and outside maintenance for the elderly) - 952-541-1019
Street reconstruction funding input deadline - Tuesday January 19
How much should residents pay for street reconstruction? Currently, owners of property on the reconstructed street pay 100%. In some neighborhoods, recent reconstruction project estimates have been as high as $30,000 per lot. A City of Edina task force is studying options and will report to the City Council. It is asking residents to indicate whether they prefer that payment for the costs of street reconstruction be allocated half to special assessments and half to municipal taxes, or if they prefer that the costs be funded 100% by taxes. Either proposal would increase municipal taxes. The Council may approve a recommended alternative or continue the current policy. To review and comment on the proposals, please visit https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/street-funding-task-force through Tuesday, January 19.
Morningside Flood Project - Virtual Public Meeting #3
5:00-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Click to join here: https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/morningside
2020 CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE FORUM - SUNDAY OCTOBER 25, 3:00-4:30PM
Topic: MNA Candidates' Forum
Time 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87197351377?pwd=azBBKzJJUTNsaldxQlFxb3pzcFdZUT09
Meeting ID: 871 9735 1377
Passcode: 958616
2020 ANNUAL MEETING - SUNDAY OCTOBER 25, 4:45-5:30 PM
Topic: MNA Annual Meeting for 2020
Time: 4:45-5:30 Sunday, October 25th
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85969402113?pwd=ZFR2MnJGcTNGcVN4RDRNamp5YUhsZz09
Meeting ID: 859 6940 2113
Passcode: 062247
2020 Neighborhood survey CLOSES oCT 20
Dear Morningside Residents,
Please click on the link below for a short survey. The survey is sponsored by the Morningside Neighborhood Association (MNA) and the purpose is to find out what is important to you about this neighborhood.
https://forms.gle/GyTf9uD6A4LpP1qAA
The results will be:
- Shared at the annual neighborhood meeting
- Communicated to the City of Edina
- Used to plan programs, speakers and events for the neighborhood
All responses are anonymous unless you volunteer your name at the end.
For more information about this survey or the MNA, please contact edina.morningside@gmail.com
Please check the MNA website for the survey results: (www.edinamorningisde.org)
Thank you,
Morningside Neighborhood Association
Morningside Flood Project - Virtual Public Meeting #2
5:00-6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 3, 2020
Click to join here: https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/morningside
Morningside Flood Project - Virtual Public Meeting
5:00-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Click to join here: https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/morningside
Morningside Winter Party!
2:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 26, 2020
Join us at the Weber Park warming house for ice skating, board games, plus delicious snacks, hot cocoa and coffee! Bring the whole family to ice skate with your neighbors — and bring a favorite game you’d love to teach others.
Neighborhood Night to Unite!
Tuesday, August 6, 6-8pm @ Weber Park
CANCELLED Due to weather:
Morningside Spring Party + Children’s Bike Parade:
Sunday, May 19, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Add Sunday, May 19, 3:00-5:00 p.m. to your calendars for the annual Morningside Neighborhood Association Spring Event + Bike Parade! Our spring party will be held at Weber Park and the children’s bicycle parade will be on Grimes Ave, which will be blocked off to traffic for the event. The bike parade starts at 3:30 p.m. and prizes will be awarded for creatively-decorated bikes! There will be lots of categories in which children can win, so get wild and creative with those bikes.
Edina Police will have one officer present to meet with neighborhood residents and children, and a few of our local businesses have offered to donate food, drinks, and prizes for our event. In addition to the bike parade, there will be ultimate frisbee and other assorted games and fun for everyone. The bike parade in Morningside is an old tradition we are starting back up again in 2019. Please plan to come out and get to know your neighbors! Hope to see you there.
Sunday, April 14, 1:00 p.m. - Area Legislators Meeting for
Morningside residents
Morningside residents are invited to attend a meeting with their state representatives to get to know them and voice thoughts and concerns on topics. Minnesota State Senator Melisa Franzen (49) and State Representatives Heather Edelson (49A), and Steve Elkins (49B), will be at the Edina Morningside Community Church on Sunday, April 14, 1:00-2:00 p.m. You can RSVP to emcucc@emcucc.org or just plan to attend.
WE NOW HAVE A FACEBOOK PAGE, JANUARY 2019
Some folks get the majority of their news about local happenings and events via Facebook, and we want to keep everyone informed. Click on our Facebook link here, and “like” or “follow” EdinaMNA to get updates on our community news and events. We won’t overwhelm your feed, promise! We only host a few things a year but we love feedback and take every kind of question about our beautiful neighborhood, as well as the City of Edina.
update on edina cleaners site, august 2018
Orion Investments has submitted a formal application to the City of Edina for the redevelopment of the Edina Cleaners site (France and Sunnyside). An open house will be held between 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 pm on Wednesday, August 22nd at the Edina Cleaners building.
Renderings of the updated project design are available here.
Morningside residents and business owners are welcome to attend the open house and provide feedback.
UPDATE: EDINA CLEANERS SITE, SMALL AREA PLAN
At its April 3rd meeting, the City Council approved the 44th and France Small Area Plan (SAP) with the expansion of the area boundaries to include an additional, second residential lot to the west on Sunnyside Road; this change was made at the request of Orion Investments, developers of the Edina Cleaners site. The plan and meeting materials are posted on the City of Edina website at https://edinamn.gov/657/Small-Area-Plans.
With the SAP’s approval, Orion is moving forward with its development plans. The project’s sketch plan is available here. Please note that the proposed four-story building will require a variance from the City. The sketch plan will be presented to the Planning Commission on April 11 and the City Council on April 17. After the sketch plan review, if Orion decides to proceed, it will formally notify residents as required by the City. The developers have indicated that they intend to hold an open house for the community. (Date and location to be determined.)
Comments or questions about the development may be directed to Ted Carlson (tedcarlson@carlson-commercial.com, 612-812-7788).
2018 Morningside winter party!
The Morningside Neighborhood Association will host the 15th annual Morningside Winter Party at Weber Park Warming House and rink on Sunday, January 28, from 2-5 p.m. Refreshments, socializing and fun with your neighbors. Bring your skates or just come to visit – whatever the weather. Some skates available to borrow.
ALL AGES - EVERYONE WELCOME!
Results from the Spring and fall MNA Surveys
In May and again in late September, the Morningside Neighborhood Association urged residents to take brief surveys. The May survey focused on overall neighborhood priorities; the September survey addressed elements of the 44th and France Small Area Plan—particularly building height, density and parking options. Even though we allowed only one week to complete the Fall survey, we received 274 responses, 90 percent of which came from Morningside residents.
The responses from both surveys have been tabulated and are available in a 33-page document here.
A few takeaways from the Fall survey:
Respondents expressed a clear preference for a maximum building height of two stories along 44th or Sunnyside; a majority of respondents (77%) prefer three or less stories on France.
The majority of respondents (85%) support minimal or no increase in traffic on 44th St. or Sunnyside Rd.
Seventy-five percent of respondents would support the addition of between 1 and 50 apartment or condo units; 53 percent support the addition of between 1 and 20.
There is minimal support (13%) for adding more than 50 units.
Respondents expressed a clear preference for conventional zoning with defined land use, building scale and height limits (rather than guidelines).
103 respondents submitted comments (which are included in the attached).
This summary has also been forwarded to members of the Small Area Plan Working Group.
school board candidates forum / MNA Annual Meeting, Sunday, October 29, 2017
Here's your chance to grill prospective members of Edina's School Board. Join your neighbors Sunday, October 29, 2017, at the Weber Park Warming House for the Morningside Neighborhood Association’s 2017 School Board Candidates Forum. We'll have a bigger slate of candidates than usual--12 candidates for just four seat--so we've extended the forum from 2:45 pm to 4:45 pm. After a brief break for refreshments, we’ll conduct the 2017 MNA Annual Meeting, which will include a discussion of neighborhood issues and election of a Steering Committee for 2017-2018.
EVERYONE WELCOME! All Morningside residents and property owners age 18 and older may participate and vote at the MNA annual meeting. New steering committee members welcome! Joining the Steering Committee takes only a little time (one meeting a month, plus a couple of annual events) and it puts you at the heart of community action.
Second annual Morningside Eco-Fair, april 23, 2017
Morningside's Earth Day celebration will cover two days this year. On Saturday, April 22, Edina Morningside Community Church will host an EarthWorks Breakfast from 8:30-11:00 A.M., with honey-tasting, crafts for kids, and videos, maps and bicycling tips. (RSVP for the breakfast at emcucc@emcucc.org.) Don't miss Robert Schumacher's 9 A.M. presentation on bee-farming.
On Sunday, April 23, celebrate Earth Day with your family and neighbors at the second annual Morningside Eco-Fair at the Weber Park Shelter. The fun begins at 1:45 P.M. with a family bike ride from Edina Morningside Community Church to Weber Park. Activities at the park--including an electric car showroom and exhibits on renewable energy option, zero-waste composting and more--will run from 2-5 P.M.
2017 Winter party, January 29
The Morningside Neighborhood Association will host the 14th annual Morningside Winter Party at Weber Park Warming House and rink on Sunday, January 29, from 2-5 p.m. Refreshments, socializing and fun with your neighbors. Bring your skates or just come to visit – whatever the weather. Some skates available to borrow.
ALL AGES - EVERYONE WELCOME!
CITY COUNCIL AND MAYORAL CANDIDATES FORUM! WEBER WOODS UPDATE!
Join your neighbors next Sunday (October 23, 2016) at the Weber Park Warming House for the Morningside Neighborhood Association’s 2016 City Council and Mayoral Candidates Forum. After the Forum, Parks & Recreation Director Ann Kattreh will discuss progress on the Weber Park playground reconstruction (now underway) and the city’s plans for Weber Woods. We’ll conclude with the MNA Annual Meeting, which will include a discussion of neighborhood issues and election of a Steering Committee for 2016-2017. Refreshments will be provided.
EVERYONE WELCOME! All Morningside residents and property owners age 18 and older may participate and vote at the MNA annual meeting. New steering committee members welcome!
Schedule:
3:45 p.m. City Council and Mayoral Candidates Meet-and-Greet
4:00 p.m. Candidates Forum
5:15 p.m. Guest Speaker: Ann Kattreh, Edina Parks Director
5:45 p.m. MNA Business Meeting and election of 2016-2017 Steering Committee
weber PLAYGROUND FINAL PLAN
The Weber Park playground is scheduled for replacement in September. City staff has prepared the final plan and timeline for the project. The current budget is $100,000. Among other changes, the new design includes a 400-square-foot expansion and an ADA accessible path and parking spot. The plan and timeline will be presented to the Park Board on Monday, August 8, at 6:40 pm atBraemar Golf Course. This is not a public hearing, so attendees will not be able to comment.
Details can be found here: http://edina.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/CoverSheet.aspx?ItemID=1700&MeetingID=217
PARKS& REC Open house on weber playground, tuesday July 12
This Tuesday, July 12, the City of Edina will hold an open house on updates to the Weber Park playground. The open house will take place at 6:00 p.m. at the Weber Park shelter.
Under the current plan, the playground will remain in its present location. Playground equipment will be changed, and mulch will replace the rock surface. The project originally had a budget of $175,000; subsequently, $75,000 was reallocated to an update of the Rosland Park playground. As a result, the Weber Park playground now has a budget of $100,000. (The Rosland Park playground now appears to have a $275,000 budget.)
Public meeting-JUne 20, 2016: France Avenue redevelopment, Weber Park playground
Orion Investments has scheduled a public meeting (at 6:30 p.m. on June 20 at the Weber Park warming house) to present its proposal for redeveloping the property at 4528-4530 France Avenue. Details on the meeting and the proposal are attached.
This redevelopment requires a rezoning of the property with variances. The Edina Planning Commission will consider the proposal on Wednesday, July 13, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Notice of that meeting is attached.
Prior to the public meeting, the Edina Parks and Recreation Department will present its plans for the redesign of the Weber Park playground. Staff will be on hand from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to gather responses and recommendations from residents. Construction on the redesigned playground will begin later this summer so this is a good opportunity to let your opinions be heard.
Morningside Eco-fair, April 24, 2016
Celebrate Earth Day with your family and neighbors at the first Morningside Eco-Fair, from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, April 24, at the Weber Park Shelter. Exhibits will cover the "hows and whys" of healthy lawns, electric vehicles, home energy savings, backyard bees and chickens and much more.
Representatives of Edina's soon-to-be-built community solar garden will be on hand to answer questions. And Edina Parks and Recreation staff will be available to solicit your input on the location and re-design of the Weber Park playground (construction is currently scheduled to begin late this summer).
School Board Candidates Forum! The Future of Edina Parks!
Join your neighbors next Sunday (October 11) at the Weber Park Warming House for the Morningside Neighborhood Association’s 2015 School Board Candidates Forum. After the Forum, Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director, will discuss the city’s park system and long-range plans. This is your chance to ask about the future of Weber Park and Weber Woods. We’ll end the event with the MNA Annual Meeting, which will include a discussion of neighborhood issues.
Schedule:
2:45 p.m. School Board Candidates Meet-and-Greet
3:00 p.m. Candidates Forum
4:00 p.m. Guest Speaker: Ann Kattreh, Edina Parks Director
5:00 p.m. Business Meeting