HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2024-84 Additional Study & Pursuit of Funding France AveNovember, 2024.
aron All on, City Clerk r James B. Hovland, Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-84
CALLING FOR ADDITIONAL STUDY AND PURSUIT OF FUNDING
FOR FRANCE AVENUE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
WHERAS, properties at 7200, 7250 and 7235 France Avenue have been rezoned and received site
plan approvals to allow for transformational redevelopment that aligns with the site planning principles of
the Greater Southdale Area Plan and Edina's Comprehensive Plan; and
WHERAS, the anticipated redevelopment of these properties creates a unique opportunity for the
City to make a transformative improvement in the circulation routes for pedestrians and bicyclists in two of
the most populous census tracts in Edina; and
WHEREAS, the 2007 Edina Promenade Urban Design Plan recommended a grade-separated
pedestrian route in the 7200 block of France Avenue to better connect the neighborhoods on the west and
east sides of County Road 17 / France Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority has commissioned and received a
Feasibility Report dated November 7, 2024 from LH B Inc. that evaluated and affirmed the general feasibility
of constructing a grade-separated pedestrian crossing in this general location; and
WHEREAS, two Tax Increment Financing Districts have been established in this area, both of which
could be used to fund portions of this public infrastructure improvement; and
WHEREAS, the Feasibility Report determined that the project appears to feasible and can be
designed to meet stated goals and engineering standards; and,
WHEREAS, the Feasibility Report provided a high level overview to adjust the existing elevations
and grades of France Avenue between Gallagher Drive and 72" Street to allow the construction of two
vehicle bridges on France Avenue in order to create a safe and comfortable non-motorized crossing
underneath France Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, the Feasibility Report provided a high level cost estimate and identified a variety of
possible funding sources which could be pursued to reduce reliance on the Tax Increment Financing
Districts to fund these public improvements.
BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Ci
study, exploration and potential pursuit of funding for
authorizes City staff to conduct additional study so that the
proceed with this possible project.
y of Edina, Minnesota supports the additional
he France Avenue Pedestrian Crossing and
ity Council can determine whether or not to
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Resolution 2024-84
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
CITY OF EDINA
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the attached and foregoing Resolution
was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of November 19, 2024, and as recorded in the Minutes of said
Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this
day of , 20_.
City Clerk