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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEditionEdinaMarch2017Edition: Edina 2017-2018 PRIORITIES MARCH 2017 Focused Redevelopment Planning for the Future Intergovernmental Relations Transportation & Infrastructure Enterprise Facilities Volume 4, Issue 3 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 | 952-927-8861 | mail@EdinaMN.govCity of Edina EdinaMN.gov Police Starts New Neighborhood Program Neighborhood Engagement Officers focus on building relationships The Edina Police Department has a new a program to engage officers in regular contact with people living in high-density housing complexes, senior housing complexes and neighborhoods. The new initiative, called the Neighborhood Engagement Officer (NEO) program, began in November. The program allows officers more opportunities to make connections with residents and property managers and develop relationships as needed in each area based on their skills and interests and the needs of each neighborhood. “As a department, we’re looking for proactive ways to connect with the community and develop new relationships,” said Sgt. Brian Hubbard, the coordinator of the NEO program. “There isn’t another program out there exactly like this that I’ve seen. We’re building our own framework. Because of that, it will be a work in progress.” The goals of the Neighborhood Engagement Officer Program are to: • Increase the visibility and engagement of officers in designated neighborhoods. • Encourage officers to be more proactive in community-oriented policing. • Develop a two-way exchange of information between residents and the Police Department. Officers are also working closely with both the Edina Neighborhood Connections program for organized neighborhoods and the Parks & Recreation Department to keep communities feeling connected and building stronger relationships with the Police Department. “The Parks & Recreation Department partners with the Fire Department to come to the playgrounds in the summer and they come and bring the hoses and have fun with the kids, but Police only seemed to be called when there was an emergency. This is a cool thing to give kids and families a new perspective on Police Officers and they won’t just be out there when there are problems,” said Recreation Supervisor Amanda Clarke. “NEOs will be working with recognized neighborhoods as well. They will be available to meet with each neighborhood and attend the annual meeting,” said Project Coordinator and Neighborhood Liaison MJ Lamon. “Public safety is one of the main reasons neighbors come together. We hope that by having someone they can reach out to, we will provide them with a sense of comfort and more of an open door relationship from the neighborhoods to the City.” To learn more about the program or schedule a visit with an officer, contact Hubbard at 952-826-0479 or bhubbard@EdinaMN.gov. Super Superintendent Edina Mayor Jim Hovland, right, awards a “Key to the City” to retiring Edina Public Schools Superintendent Ric Dressen during the 2017 State of the Community presentation on Feb. 22 at the Edina Country Club. Dressen is retiring June 30 after more than a decade leading Edina schools. Photo by Jennifer Bennerotte City of Edina Chief Building Official David Fisher has inspected many buildings in the last 29 years, and was recently recognized for his passion and involvement in the building industry. “He’s been very involved in the process of code development in every city that he’s worked in,” said Tom Bakken, Chair of the Association of Minnesota Building Officials (AMBO). “He cares about the profession and public safety. What it comes down to is making sure buildings are built safely and he’s always been passionate about it.” Fisher was recently named the 2016 “Code Official of the Year” by AMBO, one of Minnesota’s top building organizations. AMBO is a state chapter of the International Code Council (ICC). AMBO focuses on building code education and building code development. Fisher was the recipient of the prestigious Alvin Kleinbeck Award for Excellence. “I think this award comes from being involved in the 10,000 Lakes Chapter of ICC for years and going up through the chairs,” said Fisher. “I was everything from Secretary to the President in AMBO, and the Code Development Chair the last two years. I help people get together to talk about code development and multiple sections in the building code.” Fisher became interested in building inspections after encouragement from his wife. He started an 18-month internship with the City of Brooklyn Park, and then worked as an inspector for Champlin for nine months. Then he was a full- time housing and building inspector and building official for Brooklyn Center. He worked for Maplewood for 13 years, before landing his current job with Edina in March 2014. “I am not surprised Dave received this award,” said his supervisor, Fire Chief Tom Schmitz. “He has been in the business for a long time, he knows a lot of people and he is one of the leaders in the building official world of Minnesota. He is involved outside of the City in professional organizations. He is well- connected, well-respected and people reach out to him all the time for advice and direction.” For more information, call the Fire-Rescue & Building Inspections Department at 952-826-0372.Photo by Lauren SiebenalerFisher Named Code Official of the Year Chief Building Official receives Alvin Kleinbeck Award for Excellence Environmental Film Series to Begin ‘Before the Flood’ to be shown April 20 The Energy & Environment Commission (EEC) annually holds an energy and environment film series that is free and open to the public. This year’s series will be held at 7 p.m. at the Edina Senior Center and will include a variety of critically acclaimed movies: • “Before the Flood,” Thursday, April 20 • “Facing the Surge,” Thursday, May 18 • “Merchants of Doubt,” Thursday, June 15 • “The Lorax,” Thursday, Aug. 17 • “No Impact Man,” Thursday, Sept. 21 “This film series is a monthly film screening on topics that will help residents learn about current and future impacts of our community’s energy use, and actions they can take to move toward a smart energy future to support the City’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 30 percent by 2025,” said Commissioner Lauren Satterlee. The City has partnered with Xcel Energy to develop an energy action plan to advance community-driven goals around energy. Sustainability Coordinator and Staff Liaison for the EEC, Tara Brown, sees the film series as a way for residents to learn more. “We’re very excited about our partnership with Xcel, and this film series is a perfect opportunity for residents to learn more and engage with volunteers and get help and support in the actions they can take next,” explained Brown. The EEC plans to continue the momentum built by the film series by offering a home energy fair in October. “This film series is a lead-up to the fair to get people thinking about energy use and their impact, and also our community’s impact,” said Brown. Citizens Climate Lobby, Edina Garbage Man, Grandview Tire & Auto, Jerry’s Foods, Suburban Waste Services and Vierkant Disposal are sponsoring the movies. “Having sponsors allowed us to host the series and really focus on a theme with an expansive offering of films,” said Satterlee. She also noted that all sponsors made a commitment to think consciously about their own energy use. Popcorn will be served at the screenings. For more information contact Brown at 952-826-1621 or tbrown@EdinaMN.gov. “These topics will help residents learn about actions they can take to move toward a smart energy future.” £100 INTERLACHEN BLVD BLAKE RDMALONEY AVE W 44TH ST BROOKSIDE AVEW 50TH ST FRANCE AVEFRANCE AVEYORK AVEXERXES AVEWOODDALE AVEBENTON AVE W 60TH ST W 66TH ST VALLEY VIEW RD W 66TH STTRACY AVEV E R NO N AV E E DE N A V E OLINGER BLVD GLEASON RDWASHINGTON AVEGLEASON RDVALLEY VIEW RD W 70TH ST DEWEY HILL RD W 70TH ST W 69TH ST HAZELTON RD PARKLAWN AVE W 76TH ST W 77TH ST MINNESOTA DRHANSEN RDCAHILL RDBUSH LAKE RDW 76TH ST W 74TH ST W 78TH ST METRO BLVDOHMS LNPARKLAWN AVEGALLAGHER DRANTRIM RDEDINA INDUSTRIALBLVDMCCAULEY TRL SVERNO N AVELI NC OL N DR 7TH ST S BLAKE RDWILSON RDVALLEY LN EDINBOROUGH WAYW FRONTAGE RDW 51ST ST W 54TH ST CONCORD AVERID GE VIE WDRW 40TH ST W 58TH ST W 62ND STSCHAEFER RDWEST SHORE DRCORNELIA DRXERXES AVEGLEASON RD MIRROR LAKESDRW 42ND ST MORNINGSIDE RD S U N N Y SID E R D?úA@ ?ÞA@?ÞA@ ?vA@ ?vA@ ?úA@ Edition: Edi na MARCH 2017 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 | 952-927-8861 | mail@EdinaMN.govCity of Edina EdinaMN.gov Business/Project: The Oaks Apartments Location: 5900 block of Lincoln Drive Developer: Opus Development Status: Under construction A portion of the former United Health Group site is currently being redeveloped. An existing, unoccupied office building has been torn down and replaced with a four-story, 250-unit apartment building with 250 spaces of underground parking. The site will include a dedicated entrance separate from the office building, and provide access to the new Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail. Business/Project: Braemar Golf Course Location: 6364 John Harris Drive Developer: City of Edina Status: In progress The 27-hole regulation course is under construction to become a better 18-hole course. In addition to creating wide fairways and a golf course for all talent levels, 4.37 acres of wetlands will be restored and 33 acres of oak savanna will be introduced. The new 18-hole course will reopen in 2018. The Academy 9 remains open. Business/Project: Edina High School addition Location: 6754 Valley View Road Developer: Edina Public Schools Status: Under construction A 142,000-square-foot addition is being built on the existing Edina High School. The additional space will be used to house the ninth grade, which will move from South View and Valley View middle schools. Business/Project: Edina Schools Transportation Facility Location: 7600 Metro Blvd. Developer: Edina Public Schools Status: Under construction Construction of a new school district transportation services facility has begun. The 9.25-acre site will accommodate the current fleet as well as future program expansion. Business/Project: Gateway Bank Location: 4528 and 4530 France Ave. Developer: Orion Group Status: Under construction The developer has removed the existing former oil change station at 4530 France Ave. and an addition is under construction above the existing parking garage at 4528 France Ave. that will match the existing building on that lot. A bank drive-thru is also planned. Business/Project: Edina Collaborative Location: 3925-3944 W. 49 ½ St. Developer: Buhl Investors, Saturday Properties, Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority Status: Under review The proposal calls for additional public parking with new luxury apartments and ground-level retail centered around a new public plaza. Business/Project: Town Hall Station Location: 4500 Valley View Road Developer: Town Hall Brewery Status: Under construction A remodel and expansion of the existing gas station building into a restaurant is under way. The project includes a 1,300-square-foot addition for a cooler, offices and storage area and a 1,000-square-foot patio. The restaurant will seat 64 indoor and 11 at the bar. The outdoor patio area will seat 66. Business/Project: Sans Souci on Kellogg Location: Vacant lot at Valley View Road and Kellogg Avenue, 6112-6120 Kellogg Developer: Noonan Properties Status: On hold The developer proposes a two-story building with 5,000 square feet of retail/office on the first level and five affordable housing units on the second level on the empty lot and eight two-story townhomes on adjoining land on Kellogg. Two single-family homes would be removed. Business/Project: The Avenue on France Location: 6600 France Ave. Developer: DJR Architecture/Wildamere Status: Approved The developer plans to redevelop the 22-acre site at 6600 France Ave. This includes a five-phase development. At full build-out, the site would include a new six-story medical building, six-story hotel, eight- story residential apartment and two two-story retail buildings. A new Bank of America is currently being built on the site. Existing six- and seven-story buildings will remain in addition to the Tavern on France restaurant. One existing office building will be removed. Business/Project: Bank of America Location: 6868 France Ave. Developer: Bank of America Status: Under construction Construction is under way on a one-story, 6,993-square-foot, LEED-certified Bank of America with a drive-up ATM. Merrill Lynch will also be a tenant in the building, but each business will have a separate, dedicated entrance. Business/Project: Commercial Development Location: 3901 W. 70th St. Developer: DJR Architecture/Hector Vinas Status: Approved The developer plans to tear down the existing gas station and build a new, 8,030-square-foot retail building. The design of the building would complement Phoenix Plaza, a recent redevelopment on the northwest corner of 70th Street and France Avenue. Business/Project: Twin Cities Orthopedics Location: 7700 France Ave. Developer: Twin Cities Orthopedics/Frauenshuh Status: Under construction The developer is building a two-phase development near the corner of 77th Street and Minnesota Drive to expand Twin Cities Orthopedics’ operations in Edina. The first phase includes a 68,000-square-foot medical office building and a 358-space parking deck. The second phase will include a 200,000-square-foot expansion with additional levels of parking added to the parking deck. Business/Project: The Millennium at Southdale Location: 6550 Xerxes Ave. and 3250 W. 66th St. Developer: DLC Residential Status: Approved This development project will be built in two stages. The existing office building at 3250 W. 66th St. will be razed and replaced with a six-story, 227-unit apartment building. In a future phase of development, the office building at 6550 Xerxes Ave. will also be razed and a four- or five- story, 145-unit apartment building will be built. Each building includes one level of at-grade parking. The two buildings, comprising 421,268 square feet, will sit on the site’s 5.65 acres. Business/Project: 66 West Location: 3330 W. 66th St. Developer: Beacon Interfaith Housing Status: Under construction The building is being remodeled and expanded into 39 studio apartment units for young adults who have experienced homelessness. The addition is 11,888 square feet. The apartments are expected to open in May 2017. Business/Project: Hilton Homewood Suites Location: Southwest Corner of 66th Street and York Avenue Developer: Noble Investment Group Status: Approved The developer will construct a four-story, 146-room hotel in the northeast corner of the Southdale Center property. The upscale, all-suites hotel would include an indoor swimming pool, fitness room, meeting rooms and a large gathering space called “The Lodge.” Business/Project: Gateway Pointe Location: 3101 W. 66th St. and 6612 Xerxes Ave. Developer: Doran Construction Status: Approved The developer plans to remove the existing structure and build a six-story, 190-unit apartment building on the two- acre site. The building will have one level of underground parking. Business/Project: The Onyx Location: 6725 York Ave. S. Developer: Lennar Status: Under Construction Construction is nearly complete on the six-story, 296,000-square-foot building with 242 luxury apartments. Tenant move-in began in late 2016. Alchemy is the first tenant for 12,000 square feet of first-floor retail. 6 17 14 2 10 6 1 9 7 12 5 15 4 3 14 8 10 13 2 16 17 16 13 7 8 3 4 15 5 12 11 9 1 11 DEVELOPMENT TRACKER In this development tracker, the City of Edina includes reconstruction projects or new constructions that have been completed in the last 12 months, are currently under construction, have filed a formal application to the City, have been approved or have presented a non-binding sketch plan to either the Planning Commission or the City Council. For more information, visit EdinaMN.gov/Planning or contact the Community Development Department Planning Division at 952-826-0369. N