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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06-11 Planning Commission Special Work Session Packet Meeting location: Edina City Hall Community Room 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN Planning Commission Work Session Meeting Agenda Wednesday, June 11, 2025 5:30 PM Accessibility Support: The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing amplification, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Meeting Topics 3.1. France Avenue Pedestrian Crossing 4. Adjournment Page 1 of 203 BOARD & COMMISSION ITEM REPORT Date: June 11, 2025 Item Activity: Discussion Meeting: Planning Commission Agenda Number: 3.1 Prepared By: Bill Neuendorf, Economic Dev Mgr Item Type: Other Department: Community Development Item Title: France Avenue Pedestrian Crossing Action Requested: No action required; for discussion purposes only. Information/Background: In response to near-simultaneous proposals to redevelop multiple privately-owned properties in the 7200 block of France Avenue, the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) began to explore whether these redevelopment projects might be able to include a public infrastructure element that would improve the pedestrian connectivity between the densely populated neighborhoods on both sides of France Avenue. After the initial exploratory phase, it was determined that the location at 72nd & France would serve the surrounding neighborhoods well and that a below-the-road underpass was better suited for the particular location. As the concept evolved, the HRA engaged engineers, planners and landscape architects at Civil Site Group (CSG), LHB Inc. and Confluence Design. Complete information about this concept is posted online at: France Avenue Pedestrian Crossing | Better Together Edina. The most recent concept images from Confluence Design illustrate how this type of pedestrian connection could look and function. Although this concept requires additional scrutiny and refinement, it is a good place to begin the conversation. While public infrastructure improvements are generally outside the scope of the Planning Commission duties, the input from the Planning Commission is of great value as City staff collects comments and suggestions about this concept. Later this summer, comments will be shared with the Edina City Council so that a decision can be made whether to pursue full funding to construct this type of pedestrian improvement. City staff will present these concept materials to the Planning Commission for discussion purposes. It is recommended that the Planning Commission prepare an advisory communication in the near future to share the collective thoughts with the City Council. Supporting Documentation: 1. France Ave Underpass concept for PC 6-11-2025 2. QA - overhead bridge considered 3. France Ave Pedestrian Crossing Feasibility Report 11-7-2024 Pt 1 main 4. France Ave Pedestrian Crossing Feasibility Report 11-7-2024 Pt 2 - App B C only Page 2 of 203 France Avenue Pedestrian Crossing A potential pedestrian connection between the South Cornelia / Parklawn and Centennial Lakes / Promenade area Presentation to: Edina Planning Commission For Discussion June 11, 2025 This packet describes the general location and background of this concept. The images illustrate how this new route might look and function. These images are conceptual only and intended for discussion. Page 3 of 203 June 11, 2025 Work Session Discussion •Location and Background •Timeline •Overview •Conceptual Images •Discussion 2 Page 4 of 203 Location & Background County Road 17 vs. France Avenue •Pedestrian connectivity has been challenging for decades in this area •Hennepin County efforts focused on vehicle access on County Rd 17 •City commissioned design study in 2007- 2008 •City has been making incremental sidewalk improvements for 10+ years to cross France Avenue •Nine Mile Creek regional trail extended into Edina •Simultaneous redevelopment of 7200/7250 and 7235 parcels create new opportunity to make pedestrian improvements 3 Page 5 of 203 Timeline •Sidewalks •Crosswalks •Lighting •Promenade Trail •York Ave Underpass •Nine Mile Creek Bike Trail Past Improvements 2007-2015 •Explore options •Explore partnerships •At grade crossing •Re-align roadway •Over-the-road •under-the-road Conceptual Study 2023-present •Full engineering •Regulatory review •Phasing •Pursue full funding Preliminary Engineering Future •Bid Documents •Final regulatory approvals •Construction Final Design & Construction Future 4 Page 6 of 203 Overview •Since staff recognized this opportunity in 2023, the following steps have been taken to explore a potential pedestrian improvement first envisioned in 2008. •Toured multiple sites in Hennepin County that have similar pedestrian crossings •Met with Hennepin County officials to explore partnerships, regulations and desirability of a pedestrian improvement •Engaged CSG Engineering to explore the general feasibility of an over-the-road and under-the road concept •Engaged LHB Planning/Engineering to conduct more detailed concept study, including visioning and a thorough feasibility study that focused on the preferred option of an underpass •Worked with adjacent property owners to consider needs of a pedestrian crossing as they prepared their site plans •Engaged Confluence Design to prepare concept renderings to illustrate how this idea could take shape •Collecting public input to inform future decision-making by City Council •Site plans which anticipate a future pedestrian crossing have been approved by City Council •Construction has commenced at 7200/7250 •Construction is anticipated to begin at 7235 later this year 5 Page 7 of 203 Conceptual Images •These images and video are posted at BetterTogetherEdina.org •Comments and questions can be submitted online or via other usual means 6 Page 8 of 203 Lunds & Byerlys 7200 New Apartments Pinstripes 7250 New Offices 7235 Existing Macys Furniture Future Mixed UsesCedars of Edina Apartments Office Building Sunrise Senior Living 71 France Apartments Cent Lakes Park Promenade Park & Trail Existing Sidewalks & Trails 7 7 Page 9 of 203 Pinstripes 7235 Existing Macys Furniture Future Mixed Uses County Rd 17 – 27,000 AADT – 45 mph – 6-8 lanes71 France Apartments Cent Lakes Park Promenade Park & Trail Sunrise Senior Living Lunds & Byerlys Office Building Cedars of Edina Apartments 7250 New Offices 7200 New Apartments Centennial Lakes & Promenade -Population 4,473 -Households 2,961 -Res. Density 13.8 / acre -Median Age 68.2 years -Under 18 years 7.4% -65+ years 55.9% -Disabled 25.4% -Census Tract 240.04 Edina -5.2 / acre -44.8 yrs -22.2% -22.7% -9.5% 2023 Demographics South Cornelia & Parklawn -Population 4,886 -Households 2,214 -Res. Density 7.2 / acre -Median Age 37.6 years -Under 18 years 17.6% -65+ years 17.0% -Disabled 7.9% -Census Tract 240.03 8 8 Page 10 of 203 Approved Site Plans for Private Redevelopment at 7200, 7250 & 7235 France Ave Image from 7-25-2024 9 9 Page 11 of 203 Image from 7-25-2024 Private Redevelopment creates rare opportunity to consider public improvements 10 Page 12 of 203 Prior studies recommended several pedestrian improvements in this area 11 Page 13 of 203 Some improvements have already been completed – York Ave. Underpass 12 Page 14 of 203 New Conceptual Video and Renderings of Pedestrian Crossing and Connections to Neighborhoods Prepared April 2025 13 Page 15 of 203 OVERVIEW - Birds Eye View looking north from Gallagher Lunds & Byerlys Concept for discussion only 14 Page 16 of 203 OVERVIEW - Birds Eye View looking west from 7235 France Concept for discussion only 15 Page 17 of 203 Looking east from future 10 ft sidewalk on 72nd Street – Post Demolition 2023 16 Page 18 of 203 Looking east from future 10 ft sidewalk on 72nd Street – Existing Conditions April 2025 17 Page 19 of 203 Looking east from new 10 ft sidewalk on 72nd Street Concept for discussion only 18 Page 20 of 203 Looking south toward Gallagher Rd along new 10 ft sidewalk Concept for discussion only 19 Page 21 of 203 Looking east toward new 60 ft public plaza between 7200 and 7250 buildings Concept for discussion only 20 Page 22 of 203 Looking east toward France Avenue in the new 60 ft wide public plaza Concept for discussion only 21 Page 23 of 203 Looking east toward France Avenue underpass is now visible; alternate stairway up to new public sidewalk Concept for discussion only 22 Page 24 of 203 Proposed underpass below France Avenue, looking east Concept for discussion only 23 Page 25 of 203 Proposed underpass below France Avenue, looking east Concept for discussion only 24 Page 26 of 203 Eastern edge of proposed underpass below France Avenue, looking east toward 7235, options to continue straight, left or right Concept for discussion only 25 Page 27 of 203 Public plaza at 7235, options to continue straight to Promenade Trail, left to Lunds/Byerlys, or right to Pinstripes Concept for discussion only 26 Page 28 of 203 Concept for discussion only New central walkway on 7235 site, looking east toward Promenade 27 Page 29 of 203 Concept for discussion only New central walkway on 7235 site, looking east toward Promenade 28 Page 30 of 203 Concept for discussion only New access to the Promenade Trail, looking south toward Centennial Lakes Park Centennial Lakes Park Existing townhouses Existing condos and apartments 29 Page 31 of 203 Concept for discussion only Wider regional bike trail, looking west toward France Ave from 7235 Pinstripes & Centennial Shops 30 Page 32 of 203 Concept for discussion only Gallagher looking west toward France Ave from 7235 31 Page 33 of 203 Concept for discussion only At France & Gallagher looking northwest toward new 7250 office building 32 Page 34 of 203 Along France Ave looking north on sidewalk leading to Lunds Byerlys – April 2025 33 Page 35 of 203 Along France Ave looking north on new 20 ft sidewalk leading to proposed underpass and Lunds Byerlys Concept for discussion only 34 Page 36 of 203 Concept for discussion only Along France Ave looking north near entrance to proposed underpass 35 Page 37 of 203 Entrance to proposed underpass, looking to the west from 7235 Concept for discussion only 36 Page 38 of 203 Mid-point of proposed underpass, looking west Concept for discussion only 37 Page 39 of 203 Public plaza between 7200 and 7235, looking west with stairway to 7200 public sidewalk Concept for discussion only 38 Page 40 of 203 Public plaza between 7200 and 7235, looking west with ADA route up to 7250 public sidewalk Concept for discussion only 39 Page 41 of 203 Looking southeast with new public plaza and new roadway and sidewalk between Gallagher Rd. and 72nd St. Concept for discussion only 40 Page 42 of 203 Discussion •What are your questions? •Comments? •Suggestions? •Does the Planning Commission want to prepare a formal statement about this concept and submit to City Council as an advisory memo? 41 Page 43 of 203 Question: Has the City considered an overhead bridge? Overview •An over-the-road pedestrian route (bridge) was considered in this general location in 2007 and dismissed. •A bridge approach was briefly reviewed in 2023 and 2024 and reached the same conclusion. •The numerous challenges associated with a bridge results in the recommendation to consider an under-the-road crossing at this location. Challenges with over-the-road bridge •Very long length to avoid multiple conflicts with roads and driveways •Distance of entry and exit points from desired location •Regulatory constraints to create a safe and comfortable route •Visual and physical clutter due to elevated ramp structure along public roads •Topography in this location better aligned with an underpass than a bridge •Maintenance and security costs of elevators 1France Avenue Pedestrian Crossing - updated May 28, 2025 Page 44 of 203 July 2007 URS Study – Over the Road Bridge Considered but Dismissed The ramps up to the bridge are very long to comply with ADA and other code requirements. Concerns Identified: •Pedestrian entry points far away from France Ave •Lack of integration with adjacent properties •May need to acquire land from private owners 2 Page 45 of 203 March 2023 CSG Study – Over the Road Bridge Considered but Not Recommended A test layout that arranged ramps up to the bridge with a minimal footprint would not comply with ADA and other codes. Concerns Identified: •Steep grade not ADA compliant •Conflicts with roadways •Major ramp extensions required to avoid conflicts •Lack of integration with adjacent buildings 3 Page 46 of 203 Oct 2024 LHB Study – Over the Road Bridge Considered but Not Recommended To meet ADA standards and accommodate existing roads and driveways, the over-the-road alternate becomes burdensome. The total structure would be approx. 1,700 ft long to cross 115 ft roadway. Concerns Identified: •Multiple conflicts with roadways and driveways •Major ramp extensions required to avoid conflicts •Pedestrian entry points far away from France Ave •Lack of integration with adjacent buildings •May need to acquire land from private owners 4 Page 47 of 203 P EDESTRIAN UNDERPASS FRANCE AVENUE (CSAH 17) FEASIBILITY REPORT NOVEMBER 7, 2024 THE CITY OF EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 Report Prepared by: LHB, Inc. 701 N Washington Avenue, Suite 200 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 www.lhbcorp.com LHB Project No. 230407 Page 48 of 203 PERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / LHBCORP.COM November 7, 2024 Housing and Redevelopment Authority City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Re: Feasibility Report France Avenue Pedestrian Underpass City of Edina LHB Project No. 230407 Dear Honorable Chair and Board Members, Transmitted herewith for your review is a feasibility report which examines a grade-separated crossing of France Avenue (CSAH 17). The proposed pedestrian underpass would connect the neighborhoods west of France Avenue with the neighborhoods east of France Avenue, enhancing connectivity to and reflecting the design of Centennial Lakes and The Promenade. The report evaluates opportunities to provide a safe and comfortable crossing under France Avenue while maintaining traffic conditions, adhering to Hennepin County standards, and coordinating with ongoing redevelopment. We are available to discuss this report at your convenience. Sincerely, LHB, INC. Brad A. Reifsteck, P.E. Michael A. Fischer, AIA Sr. Project Manager Project Principal m:\23proj\230407\300 design\reports\final feasibility report\cover letter_final.docx Page 49 of 203 LHB Project No. 230407 Feasibility Report France Avenue Pedestrian Underpass City of Edina HRA CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly licensed professional engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota Brad A. Reifsteck, PE Date: November 7, 2024 Engineer License No. 47930 Transportation Design Review Completed By: Engineer License No. 52169 Matthew Settergren, PE Date: November 7, 2024 Bridge Design Review Completed By: Engineer License No. 25128 Jon Siiter, PE Date: November 7, 2024 Urban Design Review Completed By: Michael Fischer, AIA Date: November 7, 2024 Architect License No. 21584 Urban Design/Landscape Design Review Completed By: Michael Schroeder Date: November 7, 2024 Landscape Architect License No. 19664 Page 50 of 203 Feasibility Report Page 2 of 19 France Avenue Pedestrian Underpass City of Edina HRA TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 0.0 Executive Summary................................................................................... 3 Section 1.0 Scope of Study .......................................................................................... 3 Section 2.0 Overview and History ................................................................................ 4 Section 3.0 Logical Connections .................................................................................. 9 Section 4.0 Existing Conditions .................................................................................. 10 Section 5.0 Crossing of France Avenue at-Grade ...................................................... 11 Section 6.0 Regulatory Considerations ...................................................................... 13 Section 7.0 Contextual Considerations and Recommendations ................................. 13 Section 8.0 Proposed Engineering and Design Parameters ...................................... 14 Section 9.0 Design Considerations ............................................................................ 15 Section 10.0 Economic Considerations and Recommendations .................................. 17 Section 11.0 Advancement .......................................................................................... 18 Section 12.0 Recommendation .................................................................................... 19 Appendix A Project Maps, Charts, and Diagrams Appendix B Supporting Materials Appendix C France Avenue Crossing Scrapbook of Ideas Page 51 of 203 Feasibility Report Page 3 of 19 France Avenue Pedestrian Underpass City of Edina HRA 0.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This feasibility report was commissioned by the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) in February 2024 and has been prepared to investigate the feasibility of a grade-separated crossing of France Avenue (CSAH 17), a minor arterial roadway under the jurisdiction of Hennepin County, to provide a safe pedestrian and bicyclist connection to the populous neighborhoods located on the east and west sides of France Avenue and to other regional trails and pedestrian routes in the City of Edina. The redevelopment of the parcels at 7200/7250 and 7235 France Avenue presents an opportunity to establish a long-desired pedestrian and bicycle crossing over or under France Avenue. Despite multiple studies over two decades, alignment on the crossing has been elusive due to the road’s heavy traffic volumes, privately owned properties surrounding the public right-of-way, and no plans by Hennepin County to improve the street. The City of Edina has explored various methods and locations, finding the current proposal for a pedestrian underpass most viable due to favorable grades and the concurrent redevelopment of adjacent parcels. The project's goals include ensuring a safe and comfortable crossing, maintaining current traffic conditions, adhering to Hennepin County's roadway standards, integrating with ongoing redevelopment, extending the character of Centennial Lakes Park and The Promenade, and aligning with the Greater Southdale Area Plan and other city plans. The proposed pedestrian underpass would connect the neighborhoods west of France Avenue to the Centennial Lakes/Promenade neighborhoods east of France Avenue, enhancing pedestrian and bicyclist access. It should integrate seamlessly with the character of Centennial Lakes and The Promenade, reflecting their design and investment, while influencing private developments to ensure a cohesive and engaging experience for users. The estimated cost for the France Avenue Pedestrian Underpass project is approximately $19.5 million, covering engineering, financing, administration, and contingencies. This estimate is preliminary and intended for budgetary planning. Funding for this type of project can be available from a wide variety of sources including developer contributions, tax increment finance (TIF) revenue, and grants from transportation/recreation agencies and organizations. We believe a grade-separated crossing below France Avenue is feasible from an engineering, constructability, and urban design perspective, and can be feasibly constructed to accommodate the various site challenges and improve connectivity between neighborhoods. Based on preliminary evaluation, we anticipate the project will take approximately two to four years to complete (including design, environmental permitting, and construction). 1.0 SCOPE OF STUDY This feasibility study anticipates a project that would create a grade-separated crossing of France Avenue (CSAH 17), a minor arterial roadway under the jurisdiction of Hennepin County, for use by pedestrians and bicyclists. The City of Edina has considered several methods and locations for a safe crossing of France Page 52 of 203 Feasibility Report Page 4 of 19 France Avenue Pedestrian Underpass City of Edina HRA Avenue, with a pedestrian underpass located midway between 72nd Street and Gallagher Drive to be the most promising due to nearly optimal grades and the concurrent once-in-a-generation redevelopment of parcels on each side of France Avenue. The pedestrian underpass is achieved by constructing bridges used by northbound and southbound vehicles on France Avenue while pedestrians’ cross underneath, like the underpasses on York Avenue and within Centennial Lakes Park. This report assesses the feasibility of such a crossing. In pursuing this project, the City of Edina holds the following as goals:  Provision of a safe and comfortable crossing of France Avenue for pedestrians and bicyclists  Maintenance of traffic conditions for France Avenue  Conformance with key engineering standards for roadways as defined by Hennepin County, including its Complete Streets Policy  Integration of the crossing with redevelopment projects currently being considered on each side of France Avenue, resulting in spaces activated by pedestrians and bicyclists and by spaces within the redevelopment projects  Extension of the character and qualities of Centennial Lakes Park and The Promenade, public spaces owned and operated by the City of Edina, as experienced by pedestrians and bicyclists; and  Alignment with the goals of the City of Edina’s Greater Southdale Area Plan, the 2018 Comprehensive Plan, and the 2018 Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. Should the project be realized, it is anticipated the City of Edina will be responsible for the implementation, construction, and future maintenance of the crossing. 2.0 OVERVIEW AND HISTORY The concurrent redevelopment of parcels at 7200/7250 France Avenue (West Parcels) and 7235 France Avenue (East Parcel) offers an opportunity to provide a long-discussed connection across France Avenue. For 20 years, the City of Edina has studied the potential for such a crossing without gaining full alignment. France Avenue, as an arterial roadway under the jurisdiction of Hennepin County, carries more than 27,000 cars (Appendix B, Figure 1) each day arranged in 6 to 8 vehicle lanes, making crossings for pedestrians and bicyclists difficult between the Cornelia and Parklawn neighborhoods west of France Avenue and the Promenade, Centennial Lakes, and Edinborough neighborhoods east of France Avenue. This document examines the feasibility of such a crossing, which has been narrowed by previous engagement and direction to be an undercrossing movement located on and connecting through the West Parcels and the East Parcel (Appendix A, Figure 5 and 6). Page 53 of 203 Feasibility Report Page 5 of 19 France Avenue Pedestrian Underpass City of Edina HRA Studying this general location for a non-motorized crossing started in 2004 with the Greater Southdale Area Land Use and Transportation Study, a joint project with Hennepin County and the City of Edina. On page 47 of the Final Report (Appendix B, Figure 2) prepared by HKGi and their team of partners in December of 2005, was a prophetic paragraph stating: “During the public meetings that were held as part of the project, residents living west of France Avenue stated a strong desire for a safe connection across France Avenue. A connection along West 72nd Street, either as a tunnel under the road or as a pedestrian bridge over the road needs to be established. Such a connection may not realistically be able to occur until redevelopment takes place in the future on either one or both sides of the roadway.” On page 20 of the study, it was noted that: “The wide crossing distances on France Avenue are discouraging to pedestrians and tend to make France Avenue a barrier to pedestrian movements to areas west of the study area.” The following recommendation was made on page 40: “A grade separated connection of the existing regional (bicycle) trail that traverses this district, preferably under France Avenue, similar to the crossing of York Avenue, is recommended for this district.” It should be noted that this report was received by the Edina City Council but not formally adopted as a plan. In July of 2007, URS Corporation prepared the Edina Promenade Urban Design Plan which was adopted by the City Council. Page 15 of the Final Report (Appendix B, Figure 3) is a diagram indicating the mid- block between 72nd Street and Gallagher Drive as a “Need for Safe Pedestrian Crossings Across France Ave.” On page 14 of the study, URS Corporation recommended an opposite approach to the HKGi plan: “In regard to grade-separated crossings at France Avenue, due to the length of the crossings and due to the difficulties of making tunnels safe and comfortable, it is recommended that overpasses be used instead of underpasses.” At the time of the study conducted by URS Corporation, there were no plans to replace surface parking lots with buildings fronting France Avenue. The underpass approach would have required extensive excavation when no other development was on the horizon and the eastern exit from the tunnel would have discharged near the loading docks of two large retail outlets, creating an undesirable pedestrian experience. Interestingly, on page 60 (Appendix B, Figure 13), URS recommended upgrading a low and narrow culvert underpass under York Avenue with an underpass that is taller and wider with natural light. This resulted in the “two-bridge” pedestrian underpass solution which is now the proposed model for France Avenue. Page 54 of 203 Feasibility Report Page 6 of 19 France Avenue Pedestrian Underpass City of Edina HRA The report by URS Corporation recognized the challenge of building an overpass with a minimum of 420’ long approach ramps on each side of the bridge, preferring ramps perpendicular to France Avenue to avoid obstructing views of properties along France Avenue. Ultimately, the report recommended and illustrated a pedestrian bridge over France Avenue following the alignment of 72nd Street (Appendix B, Figure 4). Between 2008 and 2012, the City of Edina pursued and received federal funding for the pedestrian bridge over France Avenue near the intersection of 72nd Street and France Avenue. During community conversations, people expressed concerns about a single bridge with long access ramps on both sides of the street and wondered if it was realistic to expect pedestrians to walk the equivalent of two extra blocks up and down ramps to make the crossing. As a result, the City requested and was approved to use the Federal dollars to improve three at-grade crossings along France Avenue in lieu of the bridge construction. On February 21, 2018, the City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan prepared for the Edina Transportation Commission by Community Design Group (CDG) and Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH), was adopted by the City Council, and later incorporated into the 2018 Comprehensive Plan. The report stated on the top of page 2 that the: “Guidance from Edina residents was very clear: Connecting to schools, parks and neighborhoods with safe and comfortable facilities is a key priority.” Over one thousand Edina residents shared their ideas during the planning process and on page 9, six of the most common ideas and priorities were listed, including two that relate to this feasibility study.  “Walking and biking close to motor vehicle traffic is stressful and makes daily use of these options less attractive.”  “It’s uncomfortable and difficult to get across intersections in larger roads in the city.” In 2018, the city council also adopted the Greater Southdale District Plan, which provided a comprehensive view for the evolution of an area spanning from the TH 62/Crosstown Highway on the north to Minnesota Drive on the south, and to approximately one block west of France Avenue and one block east of York Avenue on the east. The plan imagines intensification of the entire district through the reconsideration of surface parking areas, with an orientation to a more walkable environment including the introduction of a roughly 200 x 200-foot street grid. The plan recognizes the power of Centennial Lakes and The Promenade—and their eventual expansion—as the central public spaces of the district, as well as the necessary introduction of other places focused on gathering and human activity. The plan focused much attention to the fabric of the 200-foot grid with direction offered for the design of major streets. However, the plan does little to address the nature of traffic on those streets; other than providing options for motorists to move through the district and reach their destinations, the plan accepts the background and new traffic as a baseline condition. While cars might stop more along France Avenue due to the new grid overlaid on the extant street pattern, pedestrians and bicyclists would still be crossing six lanes of through traffic, plus turn lanes and deceleration lanes. Page 55 of 203 Feasibility Report Page 7 of 19 France Avenue Pedestrian Underpass City of Edina HRA It can be imagined that a Greater Southdale District with more storefronts, a more comfortable environment for pedestrians and bicyclists to move along streets, and more expansive opportunities for gathering, that Cornelia area residents would see the area as a more desirable and reachable destination. However, France Avenue traffic remains as the major barrier. In 2022, city staff believed that both sides of France Avenue between 72nd Street and Gallagher Drive were likely to redevelop. The land parcels at 7200 and 7250 France Avenue had multiple redevelopment proposals spanning several years, but the current developer was starting to gain traction. Another developer was now approaching the City with sketch plans for the Macy’s site at 7235 France Avenue South. Understanding the uniqueness of this opportunity, the City hired Civil Site Group to study concepts for a tunnel and bridge crossing between the two development parcels. In a memorandum dated March 29, 2023 (Appendix B, Figure 5), Civil Site Group determined that the pedestrian bridge crossing was not feasible because the ramp to get up to the required height across France Avenue was too steep to meet ADA requirements. They studied two variations of tunnel crossing with tunnel lengths of 325 feet for Option A and 655 feet for Option B. Option A was recommended as most viable with an estimated cost of $3.2 million. While Option A was viable through the lens of engineering feasibility, it did not pass the test from a user experience perspective. The 325’ long 14’ wide box culvert tunnel was narrow with bends breaking sight lines and had an ominous feel that did not generate enthusiasm or support. In May of 2023, the City of Edina engaged LHB and MS Studio to broadly consider a range of opportunities that might better unite the west and east sides of France Avenue. The design team approached the project with a strategy of “brainstorming” with stakeholders and the community. A scrapbook of ideas documented the brainstorming, including photos of places people identified as having the right feeling for what the City was trying to achieve with a France Avenue crossing. The range of ideas included:  A concourse under France Avenue connecting development on both sides of the street with indoor climate-controlled and secure space, where the space could be occupied by uses such as an art gallery, or even meeting rooms to serve the developments on both sides.  Sunken Outdoor Courtyards and Indoor Atriums one level below France Avenue on the east side of the street to match a concourse or tunnel crossing under France Avenue. This was a strategy to shorten the length of time a pedestrian would be in a tunnel situation.  Bridging over France Avenue, wherein pedestrians and bicyclists would cross France Avenue on a bridge. This direction had been studied previously and recognized the length of ramping to be challenging when addressing accessibility standards. The 17’- 4” minimum clearance required for vehicles crossing beneath a pedestrian bridge is significantly more than the 10’ clearance required for a bicycle clearance under a vehicle bridge (LRFD Bridge Design Manual). This fact, combined with the unique topography between the west and east side of France Avenue makes an elevated pedestrian/bicycle bridge less desirable. Page 56 of 203 Feasibility Report Page 8 of 19 France Avenue Pedestrian Underpass City of Edina HRA  Modifying France Avenue, wherein through traffic would be directed to the inner two lanes in each direction and those lanes would be dropped to allow for fewer intersections. Boulevard streets would be created at the outside areas of the right- of-way to provide access to sites, with the intention of creating a more hospitable zone for pedestrians. The boulevards would cross the through lanes at regular intervals, creating opportunities for pedestrian and bicyclist crossings that would, in most cases, only require crossing of one boulevard in each direction. While interesting as a notion of a wholesale reimagination of the street and adjoining properties, the costs of implementation and duration of disruption make it less desirable.  Tunneling under France Avenue, wherein a tunnel of some design would facilitate crossing movements. The length of the tunnel was seen as daunting, as it would require a covered experience for more than 200 feet under France Avenue with extensions for accessibility purposes extending the covering further. This option was largely dismissed due to the seeming lack of comfort and safety of the tunnel itself, although the undercrossing movement gained traction as a direction. In fact, the amount to which the undercrossing movement must be depressed in a tunnel is far less than a bridge would need to rise above France Avenue, making the connections at landing points far easier to accomplish.  Pedestrian Underpass under France Avenue, wherein pedestrians and bicyclists would pass under France Avenue with one or more bridges, like the York Avenue underpass and the multiple underpass crossings in Centennial Lakes Park. The passage under France Avenue would create landings at the West Parcels and East Parcel at one story below the first floor of new development. The bridge structures allow for a more expansive opening and the creation of a more comfortable experience for pedestrians and bicyclists. The full Scrapbook of Ideas can be found in Appendix C of this report. The “Pedestrian Underpass under France Avenue” option was the most favored by the HRA, leading to the request for this feasibility study to determine if an underpass somewhere between the South side of the Gallagher Drive intersection and the North side of the 72nd Street intersection was viable. The geography of the West Parcels and the East Parcel offers a reasonable opportunity for an undercrossing passage of France Avenue. The connection would also be a logical extension of the experience of Centennial Lakes and The Promenade, the signature public spaces of the Greater Southdale District, especially as it extends that character to the west side of France Avenue to the so-called “West Promenade,” an idea for a partly non-motorized north-south connection and transition zone between the intensity of development in the Greater Southdale District and the predominately single-family Cornelia neighborhood. A pedestrian and bicyclist undercrossing movement of York Avenue offers a reasonable comparison to what might happen at France Avenue. A pedestrian underpass is created under the York Avenue bridges with dimensions that are attractive and comfortable for users (Appendix B, Figure 6). The immediate context Page 57 of 203 Feasibility Report Page 9 of 19 France Avenue Pedestrian Underpass City of Edina HRA of the York Avenue underpass is more park-like, where the France Avenue West Parcels and the East Parcel will be developed with buildings of heights up to eight stories or more. Note: The reports and plans referenced in Section 1.0 are available for viewing on the City of Edina Better Together Website. At the request of an HRA board member in October of 2024, we analyzed an overpass bridge configuration on the alignment of the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail along the Gallagher Drive corridor (Appendix B, Figure 11). In addition to the bridge over France Avenue, three additional bridges would be required to span one driveway west of France Avenue and two driveways east of France Avenue. Once past the driveway on the west side of France Avenue, over 620’ of ramping would be required to match existing grades, making this solution impractical for most pedestrians. It is assumed much of the right-of-way for this ramp and bridge structure would need to be purchased from private property owners. 3.0 LOGICAL CONNECTIONS This exploration is directed to a pedestrian and bicyclist crossing of France Avenue, connecting the greater Cornelia neighborhood to the Greater Southdale Area. Such a crossing is intended to facilitate safe crossing of a major thoroughfare in ways that are safer than crossing the street at-grade. Infrastructure investments undertaken by the City of Edina several years ago made improvements at multiple France Avenue intersections, creating safety improvements between pedestrians waiting at corners and vehicles on France Avenue and several crossing streets. However, those improvements cannot create the same level of safety that would be possible with separated movements for pedestrians and bicyclists. Conversations with Hennepin County transportation engineers indicated that the County does not currently have funds programmed to improve pedestrian connectivity and safety along this busy portion of France Avenue. The proposed pedestrian underpass is intended to connect Edina’s two most populous census tracts (240.03 and 240.04). According to 2020 Census Data, there are approximately 2,214 households situated in Census Tract 240.03 with the general boundaries of Highway 100 to France Avenue and Minnesota Drive to 70th Street. There are approximately 2,961 households situated in Census Tract 240.04 with the general boundaries of France Avenue to Xerxes and between Minnesota Drive to 70th Street (Appendix B, Figure 7). While not every household desires a non-vehicle connection to the Greater Southdale Area, some do. This study is directed to those users and a likely greater latent population who might use such a connection were it made available. A key question is where such a crossing might occur, recognizing that a crossing might involve the use of private lands. Looking at the neighborhoods west of France Avenue and East of Highway 100, in the area between Minnesota Drive to the Crosstown Highway 62, there are 3,153 households. We prepared a pedestrian walkshed map considering low-stress routes for pedestrian and bicyclist movements from these neighborhoods to France Avenue locations where a crossing might happen (Appendix A, Figure 7). Page 58 of 203 Feasibility Report Page 10 of 19 France Avenue Pedestrian Underpass City of Edina HRA In the diagram, there would be a certain percentage of that population who might choose to move along 70th Street to a signalized and at-grade crossing; while movements at 70th Street would be considered low- stress, but the crossing of France Avenue would not, as there are many vehicles and turning movements. However, pedestrians and bicyclists might also choose to move along interior streets of the neighborhood where exiting the neighborhood might occur at 68th Street to the north and 72nd Street to the south. While these become the logical exit points, they need to be connected to crossing infrastructure within a reasonable distance. For 68th Street, that infrastructure might become part of a redevelopment of the 6600 France Avenue South parcel, which has been studied for redevelopment at several points in the last few years and which could make a strong grade-separated connection to Southdale Shopping Center. The connection at 72nd Street could take advantage of planned redevelopment at both sides of France Avenue immediately south of 72nd Street, leaving only a one-half block link to the pedestrian and bicyclist underpass proposed as a part of this study. 4.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS France Avenue between Gallagher Drive and Hazelton Road is designated as Hennepin County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 17 and is an urban roadway section with a functional classification of a Minor Arterial roadway with a posted speed limit of 40 mph. There are three lanes in both the northbound and southbound directions. Traffic volumes reported in 2023 shows an average daily traffic volume of 26,666 vehicles per day (Appendix B, Figure 1). A designated right turn lane is present from the southbound direction onto Gallagher Drive and a left turn lane is present in the northbound direction onto 72nd Street. There is also a right turn lane and right-out only access from the private roadway that connects to the northbound lanes, just north of the 7235 France Avenue property. The existing roadway width including the right turn lanes and median near the location of the proposed underpass is 105-feet wide between the face of curb lines with B624 concrete curb and gutters flanking the outer lanes on each side. The east side of France Avenue includes a six-foot-wide concrete sidewalk bordered with a grassy boulevard and retaining walls (Appendix B, Figure 8). The west side of France Avenue includes a five-foot-wide sidewalk immediately behind the curb, adjacent to vehicular traffic with a posted speed limit of 40 miles-per-hour (Appendix B, Figure 9). The existing roadway profile along France Avenue between Gallagher Drive and Hazelton Road includes a local highpoint approximately 500 feet south of the intersection at Gallagher Drive at an elevation of 863- feet (NGVD 1929) and a local low point approximately 250 feet north of the intersection at Gallagher Drive at an elevation of 853-feet (NGVD 1929). The longitudinal slopes are gradual, with less than a two percent running grade coming into and away from the low point and the crown of the road is transversely sloped less than two percent in either direction. There are many public utilities within the France Avenue right-of-way between Gallagher Drive and 72nd Street, including a trunk watermain, sanitary sewer and storm sewer system. The trunk water main is a 12- inch diameter ductile iron pipe (DIP) and its alignment runs north and south along the outer lane of France Avenue in the southbound direction. The trunk sanitary sewer is a 33-inch reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) that crosses France Ave at 72nd Street and then heads in a southeast direction towards the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail System east of the 7235 France Avenue property. The trunk storm sewer is a 60-inch diameter RCP and runs in a north south direction just east of the outer most lane of France Avenue in the north bound direction. There are also several RCP storm sewer pipe laterals and catch basins within the Page 59 of 203 Feasibility Report Page 11 of 19 France Avenue Pedestrian Underpass City of Edina HRA project limits ranging in size from 12-inch to 21-inches in diameter. See Appendix B, Figure 10 for a GIS base map showing the trunk utility pipes. Other private utilities are not known currently, but it is expected to include at a minimum, gas mains, electrical lighting and power, communications, and emergency and traffic signal interconnection systems. 5.0 CROSSING FRANCE AVENUE AT-GRADE Throughout the course of the brainstorming sessions in 2023 and preparation of this feasibility study in 2024, participants questioned why pedestrian crossings at the signalized intersection at Gallagher Drive and France Avenue South wouldn’t be sufficient for mobility across France Avenue. In Section 1.0 of this report, we shared quotes from previous studies where stakeholders expressed discomfort crossing seven or more lanes of France Avenue, even at signalized intersections. Some of what has been referenced to this point are subjective opinions. During a discussion of this feasibility study at an HRA board meeting on August 29, 2024, one of the board members suggested we use available data to objectively determine if it is possible for the youngest and oldest members of our community to safely cross France Avenue at-grade. Several studies have been conducted to compare gait speed (more commonly known as walking speed) and general health conditions, particularly for seniors and older adults. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) notes: “Normal” walking speeds for community-dwelling older adults who are healthy generally range from 0.90 to 1.30 meters/second, whereas walking speeds ≤ 0.60 to 0.70 meters/second are strong risk factors for poor health outcomes.i While the results of this report might encourage walking through the introduction of supportive infrastructure to encourage better health in Edina residents, the notion of gait speed becomes an important contextual factor for crossings of France Avenue. For this comparison of gait speed to walking distance, a gait speed of 2.95 to 4.27 feet per second is used (a translation of the metric measurement used by the NIH). For those with potentially poorer health, a gait speed of 1.97 to 2.30 feet per second results. According to census information, the two census tracts straddling France Avenue in the location of the proposed underpass are among the most populus in the city with 9,359 people, with several factors that distinguish them in the community (Appendix B, Figure 7):  These tracts have some of highest rates of poverty in the city (suggesting a higher reliance on transit and walking)  In one of these tracts, more than 25 percent of the households have persons with disabilities, one of the highest rates in the city and nearly double the rates of Hennepin County and the state as a whole  In one of these tracts, more than 33 percent speak a language other than English in the home, suggesting it to be one of the more ethnically diverse parts of Edina; and  The general breakdown of ages in these tracts includes 1,236 aged nineteen or younger; 4,528 aged 20 to 62, and 3,213 people aged sixty-five and older. Page 60 of 203 Feasibility Report Page 12 of 19 France Avenue Pedestrian Underpass City of Edina HRA The last point may be the most important. Nearly 9 percent of the population of those census tracts are children aged fourteen or younger and nearly 36 percent are seniors or older adults aged sixty-five or older. Nearly half of the population of those census tracts straddling France Avenue may have difficulty crossing France Avenue based on gait speed, signal timing, and crossing distance. Signal timing at Gallagher Drive provides about 36 seconds for crossing, based on the following:  26 seconds at countdown indicators  33 second from green to red phase  3 seconds in an all-red phase at the intersection For a comparison of gait speed to crossing distance, the “green to red” phase and the “all red” phase were used to establish a 36 second crossing window. Applying the gait speed to the crossing window of 36 seconds results in 106.2 to 153.72 feet of crossing accomplished for seniors who are generally healthy. For those in poorer health, the crossing accomplished is 70.92 to 82.80 feet. There is an approximate distance of 109 feet across France Avenue at Gallagher Drive (from base of pedestrian ramp to base of pedestrian ramp). Most people will not stand at the base of the pedestrian ramp but will, in fact, feel safer several feet further from traffic on what is referred to as the pedestrian landing— located approximately five to six feet from the curb, making the crossing distance closer to 115 feet. For senior populations, it becomes clear that only the ablest can safely cross France Avenue at the current signal timing. For those in lesser health, they’re only able to accomplish 65 to 75 percent of the crossing, leaving them in traffic lanes as the signal changes from red to green. Page 61 of 203 Feasibility Report Page 13 of 19 France Avenue Pedestrian Underpass City of Edina HRA 6.0 REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS The proposed improvements along France Avenue will need to adhere to the following jurisdictional approvals or design standards:  City of Edina  Hennepin County  Nine Mile Creek Watershed District  Minnesota Department of Transportation o State Aid Manual o Bikeway Facility Design Manual o Drainage Manual o LRFD Bridge Design Manual  Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices  Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (Construction Stormwater)  The Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) 7.0 CONTEXTUAL CONSIDERATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS A key consideration in advancing a solution for a grade-separated crossing of France Avenue is the capacity for implementation based on existing—or in this case, proposed—development. In fact, were it not for parcels situated on both sides of France Avenue undergoing redevelopment, the capacity for crossing at this location would not likely be considered. While the location falls generally within the opportunities defined in a walkshed survey linking the Cornelia neighborhood and Centennial Lakes, a nexus with development is still required. Concurrent implementation of the crossing with the redevelopment becomes a key contextual point. If development on one side were not occurring now, this location would remain a possibility but perhaps not the opportunity that it otherwise is. Stepping away from the specific location of the crossing demonstrates other contextual points about this area. To the west, the extension of the underpass links to a feature referred to as the West Promenade in the Greater Southdale District Plan, which extends a half-block away to 72nd Street serving as a primary pedestrian and bicyclist connection to the South Cornelia neighborhood. In addition to local neighborhood connections, this is a key connection point for the Edina Twin Loops Walk/Bike network identified in the 2018 City of Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan (Appendix B, Figure 12), potentially removing France Avenue as one of the biggest barriers to the Twin Loops network. To the east and after crossing the Promenade, this location links neatly to pedestrian and bicyclist connections reaching beyond York Avenue to the city’s border with Richfield (Appendix A, Figure 6). Beyond physical connections, the underpass and its pedestrian and bicyclist connections should be viewed as extensions of Centennial Lakes and the Promenade, which is, other than a reimagined street grid, the major form-giver for the Greater Southdale Area. The level of investment in that public realm should be reflected in the character and details of the extensions, making almost seamless connections to Centennial Lakes and the Promenade. Similar alignment of design character and detail might be strongly considered Page 62 of 203 Feasibility Report Page 14 of 19 France Avenue Pedestrian Underpass City of Edina HRA in the private development, creating multiple possible pathways that keep the experience new and fresh for those choosing to use the underpass and that build upon the framework of events and features placed along an inviting path. 8.0 PROPOSED ENGINEERING AND DESIGN PARAMETERS The LHB team worked collaboratively with the Hennepin County transportation engineers from the very beginning of the feasibility study process. While those conversations placed some limitations on the design concepts, it yielded a recommended design that is more realistic to achieve. The pedestrian underpass is achieved by constructing bridges used by northbound and southbound vehicles on France Avenue while pedestrians’ cross underneath, similar to the underpasses on York Avenue and within Centennial Lakes park. The proposed improvements to France Avenue between Gallagher Drive and Hazelton Road to accommodate the pedestrian underpass will not change significantly regarding the overall roadway geometry. The outer existing curb and gutters within the southbound lanes, including the right turn lane median onto Gallagher Avenue, will not change as part of the proposed design. However, there will be a change to the roadway geometry of the north-bound lanes. The concrete median that separates the northbound and southbound lanes will be expanded to the east. The proposed bridges will feature a gap at the median to allow natural light to illuminate the underpass below. The existing median is approximately five feet in width between curb gutters and will be expanded in the proposed condition to approximately eight feet wide by making the current striped taper in the northbound lanes part of a permanent concrete median. The existing right turn lane into the private roadway just north of the property located at 7235 France Avenue is proposed to be shortened. This will reduce the length of the deceleration lane of the right turn lane and the length of the bridge/underpass. See Figure 1 in Appendix A for the proposed France Avenue roadway horizontal alignment and Figure 4 for the proposed typical section. The proposed profile of France Avenue between Gallagher Drive and 72nd Street will change significantly. The proposed bridge/underpass is near the existing local low point of France Avenue with an approximate elevation of 853-feet (NGVD 1929). The elevation of the proposed bridge will be approximately 860-feet (NGVD 1929), a seven-foot change in elevation. Once you cross the bridge, the profile grades will be less than 2 percent tying back into the existing grades near the intersections of Gallagher Drive and 72ND street. See Figure 2 in appendix A for the proposed France Avenue vertical alignment. The proposed alignments for the bridge/underpass crossing France Avenue have been developed in coordination with the engineers and architects responsible for the site design of each property located at 7200, 7250 and 7235 France Avenue. Each design team has developed a preliminary site and grading plan for their respective properties. The proposed underpass aligns nicely with each site plan and the profile of the underpass will match closely to each development’s grading plan with only slight changes required along the path towards the openings on each side of the underpass at France Avenue. See Figure 3 in Appendix A for a profile along the alignment of the bridge/underpass. Page 63 of 203 Feasibility Report Page 15 of 19 France Avenue Pedestrian Underpass City of Edina HRA The proposed France Avenue bridge structures will be built in two sections, featuring an opening in the median that separates the northbound and southbound lanes. Each section will be a simple span slab-type bridge design, with individual spans measuring less than 30 feet in length and a total width of approximately 108-feet, measured perpendicular to the centerline of France Avenue. The proposed underpass will have a minimum height of 10 feet and a clear span opening of not less than 24-feet. Additionally, a proposed pedestrian bridge is planned for the properties at 7200 and 7250 France Avenue. This pedestrian bridge will be 10 feet wide to accommodate any future north-south city or regional trails connections. Both the public and private utilities near the proposed bridge underpass will be impacted by this project. Although the large trunk watermain, sanitary sewer and storm sewers are anticipated to be avoided by this project there will be other improvements to consider. The trunk Watermain elevation shown in the city’s record is below the proposed profile of the underpass, the city should consider raising it to eight feet below the proposed profile of France Avenue. This will allow the city public works staff to maintain it more easily in the future if there are any issues with the main. The proposed bridge elevation will also create two new local low points along France Avenue near the intersections of Gallagher Drive and 72ND Street. Each new low point will require new storm inlets and lateral pipes to properly capture stormwater runoff along France Avenue and the surrounding boulevards. The private utilities are currently not exactly known but it’s assumed that some will need to be rerouted along the corridor to accommodate the proposed bridge underpass. 9.0 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS CHARACTER The design character of the proposed underpass is heavily influenced by the human experience of traveling to and through the structure. Personal safety, both actual and perceived, is one of the key influencers for the design. Keeping the underpass as short as possible with direct views through to activity on the other side is important. Bringing natural light in during the day and allowing light from inside the underpass to shine up at night is also important to make the inside/outside connection. Lighting, interior surface materials and colors, artwork, and shapes of walls and ceilings will all influence the feeling of safety. The median space between the bridge structures could be glazed with a structure to bring in natural light and keep out rain, snow, and slush. It can also serve as an iconic element to mark the parkway crossing as drivers move along France Avenue. Sketch images and a study of natural lighting are included in Appendix A, Figures 8 and 9. The underpass and the surface connections to it are suggested as an extension of Centennial Lakes and the Promenade. Certainly, as physical connections they can be made a part of that system. But the character and qualities of the landscape and hardscape might also strongly reflect Centennial Lakes and the Promenade, creating an altogether more coherent passage and experience. The key lies in the sequence of “events” or features found along the paths of Centennial Lakes and the Promenade. Rather than being a single feature or landscape, Centennial Lakes is divided into a series of landscape characters, and within each is a series of special seating areas, fountains, overlooks, public area, or similar “events.” The Promenade might be similarly dissected to discover a character that is unified by the paths but highlighted by similar special features that might be experienced along the paths. Page 64 of 203 Feasibility Report Page 16 of 19 France Avenue Pedestrian Underpass City of Edina HRA Extending that pattern of pathways and intermittent events along the underpass extension resonates clearly with Centennial Lakes and the Promenade. Structures forming the underpass and connections should similarly reflect what is found in Centennial Lakes and the Promenade, not as copies but drawing from the character and details of their design, their scale, and their sense of permanence. The designs demonstrated in this study should not be considered a final design for those structures, but they might begin to show the scale and general dimensions of the bridge, the underpass, and retaining walls necessary for the connection. SECURITY Use of the underpass will depend largely on two factors: convenience—does the underpass make it easier to move safely from one side of France Avenue to the other; and comfort—does a user feel safe and secure as they move through the underpass. Other parts of this report address convenience, reinforcing that this is one of just a few locations where a grade separated crossing of France Avenue for pedestrians and bicyclists is possible and convenient. This section addresses the need to make the underpass as comfortable for users as the park experiences. Creating comfort starts with the very basics of the structure, from its configuration and size to the ways in which details of the structure extend a more humane scale to the experience of underpass users. A key factor supporting safety is the ability to easily view from one end of the underpass to the other. The destination is visible and the passage between can be readily discerned. There are no turns or obstructions to this clear view. The entirety of the passage can be surveilled before entering the underpass. The concept design process explored a range of physical dimensions that would accomplish the underpass. Early directions included a narrow passage and a far wider concourse. Where the narrow passage might force users to move uncomfortably close to one another, the wide concourse lost the sense of human scale. The design demonstrated in this report shows an underpass that varies in width because of a curve on one side and has a dimension of 24 feet to about 30 feet, with an interior height of about 12 feet. These dimensions seem to character a more humane scale—not so narrow that users would nearly touch as they pass each other and not so wide that it no longer feels suited to pedestrian and bicycle movements. At these dimensions, the space meets clearance requirements for bicycle facilities and can fully accommodate a maintenance vehicle. The design introduces details in the form of surface relief on walls and projecting ceiling features to build upon the basic dimensions of the underpass’ architecture. From a consistent base, the walls become panelized with slight relief between pilasters set at a regular interval. The relief areas are intended to support art features. Similarly, projections from the ceiling mask lighting fixtures and offer relief to the otherwise expansive surfaces of the underpass. The underpass is envisioned as an illuminated experience, with daylight penetrating to the “floor” at its midpoint and artificial lighting filling any dark portions. The introduced lighting is masked in its intensity by the perforations of the projecting ceiling features, with the light creating more interest in the wave forms of those features but with enough illumination passing through to allow users to easily view the presence of other users. Page 65 of 203 Feasibility Report Page 17 of 19 France Avenue Pedestrian Underpass City of Edina HRA These features, when aligned with easy surveillance, dimensions sensitive to a human experience, and appropriate lighting, offer a foundation for a safe and secure experience. The placement of cameras might also be considered. Today, there should be no expectation of privacy in a public space, so the presence of cameras as a surveillance method should pose no concerns. Their presence might discourage illicit activity, but it also provides a tool for law enforcement in the event a crime occurs. The type of cameras that might be employed should be reviewed with the city’s police department to ensure a resolution acceptable to prosecution. In the 1980s, the 7-Eleven convenience store chain discovered that playing classical music in its stores and near store entrances kept youth from congregating. Since then, municipalities and shopping malls throughout the country have used the same method to deter youth from “hanging out” in certain places. Law enforcement officials have since noted the strategy wears out with time. However, there are other reasons for introducing music into an environment like the underpass, most notably to mask the sound of vehicles on France Avenue—much like the way falling water from fountains mask undesired noise. In fact, when Centennial Lakes was first developed, it included a sound system that regularly played music throughout the park—not as a crowd control strategy but to add to the ambiance of the space. From that perspective, an extension of the park’s sound system should be considered for the underpass, following similar schedules as the park so as not to disturb residential uses proposed along and near the underpass route. The principles of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) are also at play in the underpass. CPTED is an approach to creating safe spaces using the design and management of built environment. Early approaches emphasized lighting, ensure the lack of hiding places, continuous sight lines, and other factors that create a sense of comfort for a legitimate user and limits opportunities for crime to occur. The design of the underpass recognizes those principles as a baseline. More contemporary approaches to CPTED focus on the creation of a community of users who gain control over their territory. This happens through programming and planned activities which might extend from the city’s park or from the associations of residences and property managers. Movies, concerts, markets, and other similar events help to reduce crime and, just as important, minimize users’ fear of crime—a strategy that might be more widely employed that just at the underpass. 10.0 ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS An opinion of probable costs for the France Avenue Bridge/Underpass Improvement project, including engineering, financing, administration, and contingencies is estimated at approximately $19.5 Million. The estimate is preliminary and should be used for budgetary planning purposes only. If the project progresses, the opinion of probable cost estimate will be updated to reflect the design details presented during the preliminary and final design phases of the project. A breakdown of the estimate is included in Appendix A, Figure 10. Potential funding sources include TIF revenue from the east and west parcels, and potential pooled TIF revenue from other TIF Districts. The pedestrian safety and environmental benefits of this project open doors to County, Met Council, Federal, and State grant opportunities. The fact that the City has been working on finding a safe pedestrian crossing in this location for twenty years and is working in cooperation Page 66 of 203 Feasibility Report Page 18 of 19 France Avenue Pedestrian Underpass City of Edina HRA with the County should improve points scored with some of the grant opportunities. Priority grant sources with the best match for this project could be the:  Metropolitan Council Regional Solicitation  Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) Safe Routes to School infrastructure Grant  MNDOT Active Transportation Program  Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Local Trails Connection Program  U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Funding Opportunity  Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) Grant The first call should be to the Three Rivers Park District to determine if they have an interest in contributing resources to a separated-grade crossing for the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail. Of course, using capital improvement dollars funded through the tax levy is also a possibility. A comprehensive list of potential funding opportunities is included in Appendix A, Figure 11. 11.0 ADVANCEMENT If the City chooses to advance this project, several important steps will be required to make it a reality:  Establish a timeline that finds alignment between the pace of private development and public process.  Receive preliminary County approval of the bridge/underpass design proposal identified in this feasibility report and identify future necessary County approvals.  Coordinate details with the developers on both sides of France Avenue, including securing permission to work directly with the development design teams.  If a development project is built before the bridge/underpass project, attempt to avoid redundant work, and maximize alignment of amenities.  No additional permanent easements are anticipated for this project. The existing right- of way and the easements acquired from each adjoining property owner during the development process are anticipated to be adequate to construct and properly maintain the bridge underpass along France Avenue. We recommend re-assessing the need for permanent and temporary easements during the initial stages of design to confirm this assumption while allowing adequate time for right-of-way coordination.  Identify funding sources and apply for grants.  Once funding is identified and the HRA is comfortable moving forward, select a design team to complete the preliminary design, final design, bidding, and construction administration for this project. Page 67 of 203 Feasibility Report Page 19 of 19 France Avenue Pedestrian Underpass City of Edina HRA This project is anticipated to take approximately two to four years to complete (including design, environmental permitting, and construction). 12.0 RECOMMENDATION We believe this project is feasible from an engineering, constructability, and urban design perspective. Planning for this crossing started twenty years ago with the idea that “someday” when redevelopment occurs in this location, an opportunity would open for building a pedestrian/bicycle crossing of France Avenue. Today, the city is in a unique position with both sides of France Avenue being redeveloped at the same time. This is unlikely to happen again in this location for 50-75 years, if ever. In addition, all the developers involved appear to be civic-minded, future oriented, and cooperative. Hennepin County is also cooperating to find a solution for this crossing. With the anticipated private redevelopment, the City could use new incremental property taxes generated by the private investment to help pay for the public infrastructure improvements. In addition, this is an opportunistic time to access Federal and State grants with money flowing through from Federal infrastructure bills. If the HRA believes this project should proceed, we recommend moving promptly to begin the lengthy process of identifying and securing funding sources. The City should continue working closely with Hennepin County and the property owners on both sides of France Avenue to maximize the benefits of collaboration in extending the Centennial Lakes/Promenade pedestrian routes into the neighborhoods west of France Avenue. END OF REPORT i Graham, James E., Fisher, Steve R., Berges, Ivonne-Marie, Kuo, Yong-Fang, Ostir, Glenn V. “Walking Speed Threshold for Classifying Walking Independence in Hospitalized Older Adults.” The Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal. Volume 90, Issue 11, November 1, 2010. Made available through the National Institutes of Health-National Library of Medicine. Page 68 of 203 APPENDIX A PROJECT MAPS, CHARTS, AND DIAGRAMS Figure A-1 Proposed France Ave Roadway Improvements Figure A-2 Proposed France Ave Profile Improvements Figure A-3 Proposed Underpass Profile Figure A-4 Proposed France Ave Typical Section Figure A-5 Current Developer Site Plan Concepts Figure A-6 Early Promenade Extension Diagram Figure A-7 France Avenue Pedestrian Walk Shed Diagram Figure A-8 Proposed Pedestrian Underpass Site Diagram and Sketches Figure A-9 Natural Light Study Figure A-10 Opinion of Probable Cost Figure A-11 Potential Funding Sources Page 69 of 203 93.15148.095.751.6686.94150.67S89°48'06"W 125.00121.79 Δ=14°46'22" R=472.36 S00°11'54"E 237.22S75°01'42 " W 5 6 . 4 1 S89°57'11"E 300.00LOT 1 PROPOSED BUILDING GSF : 28,910 FFE: 860.5 LOT 4 PROPOSED BUILDING GSF : 37,204 FFE: 860.5 X X XXXX Xref \\lhbmspw12\MSPprojects\23Proj\230407\500 Drawings\Civil\XREFS\Z 22113 7200-7250 - ARCH BASE.dwg AA21 W. 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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.PRELIMINARYNOT FOR CONSTRUCTION08/22/2024PROJECT NAME:FRANCE AVENUEUNDERPASSDRAWING TITLE:1234ABCDFile Path:..12\MSPprojects\23Proj\230407\500 Drawings\Civil\Exhibits\230407 Geometric Layout.dwg5/22/2022 12:17 AMPlot Date:FIGURE A-2 - PROPOSED FRANCE AVE PROFILE IMPROVEMENTSFRANCE AVENUEPROFILEPage 71 of 203 21 W. Superior St., Ste. 500 | Duluth, MN 55802 | 218.727.8446CLIENT:CITY OFEDINA4801 W. 50th StreetEdina, MN 554243DRAWN BY:CHECKED BY:PROJ. NO:DRAWING NO:2\MSPpTHIS SQUARE APPEARS 1/2" x 1/2"ON FULL SIZE SHEETSNO DATE REVISIONNO DATE ISSUED FORCOPYRIGHT 2024 BY LHB, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.PRELIMINARYNOT FOR CONSTRUCTION08/22/2024PROJECT NAME:FRANCE AVENUEUNDERPASSDRAWING TITLE:1234ABCDFile Path:..12\MSPprojects\23Proj\230407\500 Drawings\Civil\Exhibits\230407 Geometric Layout.dwg5/22/2022 12:17 AMPlot Date:FIGURE A-3 - PROPOSED UNDERPASS PROFILEPROPOSED UNDERPASSPROFILEPage 72 of 203 21 W. Superior St., Ste. 500 | Duluth, MN 55802 | 218.727.8446CLIENT:CITY OFEDINA4801 W. 50th StreetEdina, MN 554244DRAWN BY:CHECKED BY:PROJ. NO:DRAWING NO:2\MSPpTHIS SQUARE APPEARS 1/2" x 1/2"ON FULL SIZE SHEETSNO DATE REVISIONNO DATE ISSUED FORCOPYRIGHT 2024 BY LHB, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.PRELIMINARYNOT FOR CONSTRUCTION08/22/2024PROJECT NAME:FRANCE AVENUEUNDERPASSDRAWING TITLE:1234ABCDFile Path:..12\MSPprojects\23Proj\230407\500 Drawings\Civil\Exhibits\230407 Geometric Layout.dwg5/22/2022 12:17 AMPlot Date:FIGURE A-4 - PROPOSED FRANCE AVE TYPICAL SECTIONPROPOSEDFRANCE AVETYPICAL SECTIONPage 73 of 203 07/25/2024 Current Developer ConceptsFigure A-5 Page 74 of 203 Page 75 of 203 Continental Drive ...........................................................B-4 Coolidge Avenue ...........................................................F-1 Cooper Avenue ............................................................. D-2 Cooper Circle ................................................................ D-2 Cornelia Circle ..............................................................G-6 Cornelia Drive .......................................................G-6, G-7 Country Club Road ................................................F-2, G-2 Countryside Road ......................................................... D-4 Coventry Court (private) ............................................... H-8 Coventry Lane (private) ................................................ H-8 Coventry Place (private) ............................................... H-8 Coventry Way ............................................................... D-8 Creek Drive ................................................................... D-6 Creek Valley Road .................................................B-5, C-6 Creek View Lane .......................................................... D-7 Crescent Drive .............................................................. D-5 Crescent Terrace .......................................................... C-2 Crest Lane .................................................................... D-5 Creston Road ................................................................F-7 Crocker Avenue ............................................................G-1 Crosstown Highway (Co. #62) .........................A-5 thru H-5 Croyden Lane ............................................................... D-3 Curve Avenue ...............................................................G-1 D Dakota Trail ...........................................................B-6, B-7 Dale Avenue ..................................................................E-4 Dale Drive ......................................................................F-2 Dalrymple Road .............................................................F-4 Danens Drive .........................................................E-6, E-7 Darcy Lane ................................................................... D-5 Dart Avenue ...................................................................F-1 Dawson Lane ................................................................G-7 Dearborn Court ..............................................................A-1 Dearborn Street .............................................................A-2 Delaney Boulevard ....................................................... D-8 Dever Drive ...................................................................G-4 DeVille Drive ..................................................................B-4 Dewey Hill Road ....................................................C-8, D-8 Division Street .......................................................D-2, E-2 Doncaster Way ............................................................. D-3 Doron Drive .................................................................. D-6 Doron Lane ................................................................... D-6 Dovre Drive ....................................................................A-4 Down Road ................................................................... C-7 Drew Avenue .........................................H-3, H-4, H-5, H-6 Drexel Avenue ..............................................................G-2 Dublin Circle ................................................................. C-7 Dublin Road .................................................................. C-7 Duggan Plaza ................................................................E-6 Dunberry Lane .......................................................F-7, G-7 Duncan Lane (private) ...................................................A-4 Duncraig Road .............................................................. D-3 Dundee Road ............................................................... C-3 Dunham Drive ................................................................F-7 E Eastview Drive ...............................................................E-4 Eden Avenue .................................................................E-3 Eden Prarie Road ......................................................... C-4 Edenmoor Street ...........................................................E-3 Edgebrook Place ...........................................................F-2 Edina Boulevard ............................................................F-2 Edina Court ...................................................................G-2 Edina Industrial Boulevard .....................................D-8, E-8 Edinborough Way ......................................................... H-8 Edinbrook Lane .............................................................E-2 Ellsworth Drive ...............................................................F-7 Erin Terrace .................................................................. C-7 Eton Place ....................................................................G-1 Evanswood Lane ...........................................................B-3 Everett Place .................................................................E-7 Ewing Avenue ........................................................H-4, H-5 Ewing Circle .................................................................. H-4 F Fairfax Avenue ....................................................... F-4, F-5 Falcon Court (private) ................................................... C-5 Field Way .......................................................................A-4 Fleetwood Drive ............................................................ C-7 Fondell Drive .................................................................F-8 Forslin Drive ..................................................................E-5 Fox Meadow Lane .........................................................B-3 France Avenue ................................................H-1 thru H-8 Fuller Street .................................................................. H-3 G Gallagher Drive .............................................................G-8 Galway Drive ................................................................ D-6 Garden Avenue ............................................................. D-4 Garrison Lane ........................................................F-5, G-5 Gate Park Road ............................................................ D-4 Gilford Drive ...........................................................F-8, G-8 Glacier Place .................................................................B-5 Glasgow Drive .............................................................. D-8 Gleason Circle ...............................................................B-7 Gleason Court ...............................................................B-5 Gleason Road ..........................................B-4 thru B-8, C-8 Gleason Terrace ............................................................B-6 Glen Place .....................................................................F-1 Glenbrae Circle ............................................................. D-3 Glengarry Parkway ....................................................... C-3 Glouchester Avenue .....................................................G-7 Glouchester Drive .........................................................G-8 Golf Terrace ...................................................................F-3 Gorgas Avenue .............................................................G-3 Goya Lane .................................................................... D-3 Grace Terrace ............................................................... D-6 Grandview Lane ............................................................E-3 Grandview Square .........................................................E-3 Grange Road .................................................................F-2 Green Farms Circle .......................................................A-2 Green Farms Court ........................................................A-3 Green Farms Road ................................................A-2, A-3 Griffit Street ...........................................................B-1, B-2 Grimes Avenue .............................................G-1, G-4, G-5 Grimes Lane .................................................................G-4 Grove Circle .................................................................. C-4 Grove Place ...................................................................B-1 Grove Street ..................................................C-4, D-4, E-4 Gus Young Lane ............................................................E-3 H Habitat Court .................................................................A-5 Halifax Avenue ................................................G-2 thru G-5 Halifax Lane ..................................................................G-3 Hankerson Avenue ................................................E-2, E-3 Hansen Road .................................................D-3, D-4, D-5 Harold Woods Lane .......................................................B-2 Harrison Avenue ....................................................A-1, A-2 Harvey Lane ..................................................................E-6 Hawkes Drive ............................................................... D-4 Hawkes Terrace ............................................................ D-4 Hawthorne Court (private) .............................................E-2 Hazelton Road ...................................................... G-7, H-7 Heather Lane ................................................................ C-4 Heatherton Circle ..........................................................G-7 Heatherton Trail ............................................................G-7 Heritage Drive ............................................................... H-5 Hibiscus Avenue .................................................... F-7, F-8 Hidden Lane ................................................................. C-3 Highland Road ..............................................................D-5 Highwood Drive .....................................................C-3, C-4 Highwood Drive West ................................................... C-3 Hilary Lane ....................................................................B-7 Hill-A-Way Court ............................................................B-7 Hillcrest Lane ................................................................G-7 Hillside Circle ................................................................ D-6 Hillside Court ................................................................ D-6 Hillside Lane ..........................................................D-6, D-7 Hillside Road ................................................................ D-5 Hilltop Lane ....................................................................F-2 Holborn Avenue .............................................................E-6 Hollywood Road ....................................................D-2, E-2 Hunter Street ................................................................ D-5 Hyde Park Circle ........................................................... C-8 Hyde Park Drive ........................................................... C-8 Hyde Park Lane ............................................................ C-8 I Idylwood Drive .............................................................. C-3 Idylwood Lane ...............................................................B-3 Idylwood Place ............................................................. C-3 Ikola Way .......................................................................A-8 Indian Hills Circle ...........................................................A-6 Indian Hills Pass ............................................................B-6 Indian Hills Road ...................................................A-6, B-6 Indianola Avenue ..................................................G-2, G-3 Indian Pond Circle .........................................................B-6 Indian Way West ............................................................A-6 Inglewood Avenue ........................................................G-1 Interlachen Bluff ............................................................ D-2 Interlachen Boulevard ......................................A-2 thru E-2 Interlachen Circle .......................................................... D-2 Interlachen Court ...........................................................A-2 Iroquois Circle ................................................................A-6 Iroquois Trail ..................................................................A-6 Ivy Way (private) ............................................................B-5 J Jackson Avenue ............................................................A-2 Jay Place ......................................................................G-2 Jeff Place ...................................................................... C-5 Jefferson Avenue ...................................................A-1, A-2 Jeffrey Lane .................................................................. C-4 John Harris Drive ...........................................................B-8 John Street ............................................................B-1, B-2 Johnson Drive ............................................................... D-4 Josephine Avenue .................................................E-5, E-6 Juanita Avenue .............................................................G-3 Judson Lane ..................................................................F-7 K Kaymar Drive ................................................................ C-4 Kellogg Avenue ...............................G-3 thru G-5, G-7, G-8 Kellogg Place ................................................................G-4 Kelsey Circle ..................................................................A-3 Kelsey Court ..................................................................A-2 Kelsey Terrace ...............................................................A-2 Kemrich Drive ........................................................C-8, D-8 Kenney Place ................................................................E-6 Kent Avenue ..................................................................E-4 Kerry Road ................................................................... C-7 Killarney Lane ................................................................B-5 Kingsberry Drive ............................................................B-3 Kipling Avenue ..............................................................G-1 Knoll Drive .....................................................................B-3 Knoll Drive South ...........................................................B-4 Kresse Circle .................................................................B-2 L Laguna Drive .................................................................F-6 Lake Ridge Road .......................................................... C-3 Lakeview Drive ...................................................... F-3, F-4 Langford Court (private) ................................................A-4 Langford Drive (private) .................................................A-4 Lanham Lane ................................................................ D-7 Lantana Lane.................................................................F-7 Larada Lane ..................................................................B-3 Larkspur Lane ................................................................F-7 Laura Avenue ................................................................E-2 Lee Valley Circle ........................................................... D-7 Lee Valley Road ........................................................... C-7 Leslee Lane .................................................................. C-4 Lewis Ridge Parkway (private) ..................................... D-7 Lexington Street ............................................................F-3 Limerick Drive ........................................................D-5, D-6 Limerick Lane ............................................................... D-6 Lincoln Drive ....................................................A-2 thru A-5 Lincoln Circle (private) ...................................................A-3 Littel Street ....................................................................F-1 Lochloy Drive ................................................................ D-3 Lochmere Terrace ......................................................... C-8 Loch Moor Drive ............................................................B-7 Lois Lane ...................................................................... D-6 Londonderry Drive .........................................................A-4 Londonderry Road .........................................................A-4 Long Brake Circle ......................................................... C-8 Long Brake Trail ....................................................C-8, D-8 Lyle Circle ..................................................................... D-4 Lynmar Lane .................................................................G-7 Lynn Avenue .................................................................G-1 M Mackey Avenue .............................................................F-1 Maddox Lane .................................................................E-5 Madison Avenue ....................................................A-1, A-2 Mait Lane ...................................................................... C-1 Malibu Drive ...........................................................A-2, A-3 Maloney Avenue ....................................................A-2, B-2 Maple Road ..................................................................G-2 Margarets Lane .............................................................A-6 Market Street ................................................................G-2 Mark Terrace Circle .......................................................B-7 Mark Terrace Drive ........................................................B-7 Marth Court ................................................................... C-8 Mavelle Drive ................................................................G-7 McCauley Circle ............................................................A-5 McCauley Terrace ..........................................................A-5 McCauley Trail South .....................................A-5, A-6, A-7 McCauley Trail West ..............................................A-5, B-5 McGuire Road .......................................................C-7, D-7 McIntyre Point ................................................................A-5 Meadow Ridge .......................................................E-6, E-7 Meadow Road ..............................................................G-2 Melody Lake Drive .........................................................E-4 Melody Lane ..................................................................E-4 Mendelssohn Lane ........................................................B-2 Merilane .................................................................D-1, D-2 Merold Drive ................................................................. C-4 Merritt Circle ................................................................. D-3 Metro Boulevard ....................................................E-7, E-8 Mildred Avenue ......................................................E-5, E-6 Millers Lane ...................................................................F-5 Millpond Place ...............................................................E-2 Minnesota Drive .................................................... G-8, H-8 Minnehaha Boulevard ...................................................G-3 Mirror Lakes Drive .................................................C-2, C-3 Moccasin Valley Road ...................................................B-7 Mohawk Trail .................................................................A-6 Monardo Lane ...............................................................F-8 Monroe Avenue .....................................................A-1, A-2 Monterey Avenue ..........................................................G-1 Moore Avenue ...............................................................E-1 Moorland Avenue ...........................................................F-2 Morningside Road ........................................................G-1 Motor Street ...................................................................E-2 N Nancy Lane ...................................................................F-5 Naomi Drive ...................................................................E-6 Natchez Avenue ...........................................................G-1 Navaho Trail ..................................................................B-6 Newport Drive ................................................................B-4 Nob Hill Drive .................................................................E-6 Nordic Circle ..................................................................B-6 Nordic Drive .................................................................. C-6 Normandale Court .........................................................E-4 Normandale Road ...........................................E-3 thru E-8 North Avenue .................................................................E-2 Northfield Avenue ......................................................... D-6 Northwood Drive ........................................................... C-3 O Oak Bend Lane ..............................................................B-2 Oak Drive .......................................................................F-3 Oak Glen Road (private) ............................................... D-7 Oak Lane ...................................................................... D-4 Oakdale Avenue ...........................................................G-1 Oaklawn Avenue .............................................G-3 thru G-8 Ohms Lane ............................................................E-7, E-8 Olinger Boulevard ..................................................C-4, C-5 Olinger Circle ................................................................ C-4 Olinger Road ................................................................ C-4 Orchard Lane ................................................................ D-2 Oriole Lane (private) ..................................................... C-5 Overholt Pass ................................................................A-7 Oxford Avenue ...............................................................E-2 P Paddock Road .............................................................. D-2 Paiute Circle ..................................................................A-7 Paiute Drive ...........................................................A-6, A-7 Paiute Pass ...................................................................A-7 Park Place ............................................................G-3, G-4 Parklawn Avenue .................................................. G-8, H-8 Parklawn Court .............................................................G-8 Park Terrace ..................................................................A-2 Parkside Lane ................................................................E-2 Parkwood Lane ......................................................A-3, A-4 Parkwood Road .....................................................A-3, B-3 Parnell Avenue ...................................................... F-5, F-6 Pawnee Road ................................................................A-6 Payton Court ..................................................................F-6 Peacedale Avenue ........................................................G-5 Pheasant Court (private) .............................................. C-5 Philbrook Lane ..............................................................G-4 Phlox Lane .....................................................................F-8 Pine Grove Road .......................................................... C-3 Pinewood Trail ...............................................................E-3 Plaza Drive (private) ..................................................... H-8 Point Drive ............................................................G-6, G-7 Polar Circle ....................................................................B-5 Pondwood Drive (private) ............................................. D-8 Poppy Lane ...................................................................F-8 Porter Lane ....................................................................E-5 Post Lane ......................................................................A-5 Prescott Circle ...............................................................B-2 R Rabun Drive ...................................................................E-7 Red Fox Court (private) ................................................ C-5 Red Fox Lane (private) ................................................. C-5 Richmond Circle ............................................................E-3 Richmond Drive .............................................................E-3 Richmond Lane .............................................................E-3 Richwood Drive .............................................................E-3 Ridge Circle ...................................................................A-3 Ridge Park Road .......................................................... D-4 Ridge Place ...................................................................F-2 Ridge Road ............................................................B-2, B-3 Ridge Trail .....................................................................A-3 Ridgeview Circle ............................................................E-6 Ridgeview Drive .....................................................E-5, E-6 Ridgeway Road ............................................................ D-5 Roberts Place ................................................................E-5 Rolf Avenue ...........................................................E-5, E-6 Rolling Green Parkway ................................................. C-2 Rose Court ...................................................................G-5 Rosemary Lane ............................................................ C-6 Roycar Road ..................................................................F-6 Ruth Drive ......................................................................F-5 Rutledge Avenue ...........................................................E-2 Ryan Avenue .........................................................E-5, E-6 S St. Albans Circle ............................................................B-6 St. Andrews Avenue ......................................................F-4 St. Johns Avenue ............................................F-3, F-4, F-5 St. Patricks Lane .......................................................... C-7 Sally Lane ..............................................................A-6, A-7 Samuel Road .................................................................A-6 Sandell Avenue .............................................................G-7 Sandpiper Court (private) ............................................. C-5 Saxony Road ................................................................ C-3 Scandia Road ............................................................... C-6 Schaefer Circle ..............................................................B-4 Schaefer Road .................................................B-2 thru B-5 Schey Drive .................................................................. C-8 School Road ..................................................................F-4 Scotia Drive .................................................................. C-7 Scott Terrace ................................................................G-1 Scriver Road ..................................................................B-2 Sedum Lane ..................................................................F-8 Shane Drive .................................................................. C-7 Shannon Circle ............................................................. C-8 Shannon Drive .............................................................. C-7 Shaughnessy Road ...................................................... C-8 Shawnee Circle .............................................................A-7 Sherman Circle ............................................................. C-4 Sherwood Avenue ...........................................F-4 thru F-6 Sherwood Road .............................................................E-3 Sidell Trail ......................................................................E-1 Sioux Trail ......................................................................A-6 Skyline Drive ................................................................. D-2 South Drive ................................................................... C-3 South Knoll Drive ...........................................................B-4 South View Lane ...........................................................F-4 Southcrest Drive ............................................................F-6 Southdale Circle ........................................................... H-6 Southdale Road ............................................................G-6 Spruce Road ..................................................................B-1 Spur Road .................................................................... D-2 State Hwy. 62 ..................................................A-5 thru H-5 State Hwy. 100 ................................................E-1 thru E-8 Stauder Circle ........................................................A-4, B-4 Stonewood Court .......................................................... C-8 Stuart Avenue ............................................................... D-4 Summit Avenue (private) ...............................................E-2 Sun Road ...................................................................... C-4 Sunnyside Road ....................................................F-1, G-1 Sunnyslope Road East ..................................................F-2 Sunnyslope Road West .................................................F-2 Susan Avenue .............................................................. C-6 T Tamarac Avenue ............................................................A-4 Tamarac Lane ................................................................A-4 Tanglewood Court ......................................................... C-8 Tara Road ..................................................................... D-8 Telemark Trail ................................................................A-3 Thielen Avenue ..............................................................E-1 Tifton Drive ....................................................................E-7 Timber Ridge .................................................................A-5 Timber Trail ....................................................................A-5 Tingdale Avenue ............................................ E-4, E-5, E-6 Tower Street ..................................................................F-4 Townes Circle ...............................................................G-2 Townes Road ................................................................G-2 Tracy Avenue ...................................................D-4 thru D-7 Tralee Drive .................................................................. C-7 Trillium Lane ..................................................................F-7 Tucker Lane (private).....................................................A-4 Tupa Circle ................................................................... C-7 Tupa Drive .................................................................... C-7 Tyler Avenue ..................................................................A-2 Tyler Court .....................................................................A-2 U Upper Terrace ................................................................F-6 US Hwy. 169 ....................................................A-1 thru A-8 V Valley Lane ................................................................... D-6 Valley View Road .....A-7, B-6, C-6, D-5,E-5, F-5, G-5, G-6, G-7 Van Buren Avenue .................................................A-1, A-2 Vandervork Avenue .......................................................E-2 Vernon Avenue ..................A-4, A-5, B-4,C-4 D-3, E-2, E-3 Vernon Court .................................................................A-5 Vernon Hills Road ..........................................................A-5 Vernon Lane (private) ................................................... C-4 View Lane ..............................................................B-4, B-5 Viking Drive ...................................................................F-8 Villa Lane (private) ........................................................ C-5 Villa Way (private) ......................................................... D-3 Village Drive ................................................................. D-7 Virginia Avenue ..............................................................F-5 Virginia Lane ..................................................................F-5 W Walnut Drive ..........................................................A-4, A-5 Warden Avenue .....................................................C-4, D-4 Warren Avenue ......................................................D-5, D-6 Warwick Place ...............................................................E-4 Washington Avenue .........................................A-1 thru A-8 Waterford Court .............................................................A-5 Waterman Avenue .................................................A-2, B-2 Waterman Circle ............................................................A-2 Wellesly Place (private) .................................................A-5 West Highwood Drive ................................................... C-3 West Shore Drive ............................................F-6 thru F-8 West Trail .......................................................................A-6 Westbrook Lane ............................................................E-2 Weston Circle ............................................................... D-7 Westridge Boulevard .................................................... D-5 Westwood Court ............................................................B-3 Wexford Road ............................................................... C-7 White Oaks Road .........................................................G-2 Whiting Avenue ............................................................. D-5 Wilford Way ...................................................................F-7 William Avenue ..............................................................E-2 Willow Wood Road ................................................A-3, B-3 Willson Road .................................................................F-3 Wilryan Avenue ......................................................E-5, E-6 Wind Road .....................................................................F-4 Windsor Avenue ....................................................D-3, E-3 Wood End Drive ...........................................................G-4 Woodcrest Drive ...................................................G-3, G-4 Wooddale Avenue ...........................................F-1 thru F-7 Wooddale Glen .............................................................G-3 Wooddale Lane ............................................................G-2 Woodhill Way .................................................................F-2 Woodland Circle ...........................................................G-4 Woodland Lane ............................................................G-4 Woodland Road .............................................F-4, G-3, G-4 Woodland Road West. ...................................................F-4 Woodview Court (private) ............................................. C-8 Wycliffe Road ............................................................... C-4 Wyman Avenue ............................................................ D-5 X Xerxes Avenue ................................................H-3 thru H-8 Y York Avenue.....................................................H-3 thru H-8 York Terrace .................................................................. H-8 Yvonne Terrace ..............................................................E-4 Z Zenith Avenue ................................................H-3, H-4, H-5 NUMBERED STREETS 2nd Street South ............................................................A-1 3rd Street South ............................................................A-1 West 7th Street ..............................................................A-2 West 40th Street ...........................................................G-1 West 42nd Street ..........................................................G-1 West 44th Street ............................................E-1, F-1, G-1 West 45th Street ...........................................................G-1 West 47th Street ...........................................................G-2 West 48th Street ....................................................E-2, G-2 West 49th Street ...........................................................G-2 West 50th Street ....................................................F-2, G-2 West 51st Street ....................................................E-2, G-2 West 52nd Street ...................................................E-3, G-3 West 53rd Street ....................................................E-3, G-3 West 54th Street ................................................... G-3, H-3 West 55th Street ................................................... G-3, H-3 West 56th Street ..............................................D-4 thru H-4 West 57th Street ....................................................E-4, H-4 West 58th Street .....................................E-4, F-4, G-4, H-4 West 59th Street .....................................E-4, F-4, G-4, H-4 West 60th Street .............................A-4, E-4, F-5, G-5, H-5 West 61st Street ............................C-5, D-5, E-5, G-5, H-5 West 62nd Street .............................................D-5 thru H-5 West 63rd Street .............................................D-5, E-5, F-5 West 64th Street .....................................D-5, E-5, F-5, H-5 West 65th Street ..............................................E-6 thru H-6 West 66th Street ..............................................C-6 thru H-6 West 68th Street ............................................C-6, D-6, G-6 West 69th Street ....................................C-7, E-7, G-7, H-7 West 70th Street ..............................................C-7 thru H-7 West 72nd Street ...................................................E-7, G-7 West 73rd Street ............................................................E-7 West 74th Street ............................................D-8, E-8, H-8 West 75th Street ........................................................... H-8 West 76th Street ............................................E-8, G-8, H-8 West 77th Street ............................................E-8, F-8, G-8 West 78th Street .....................................A-8, B-8, C-8, D-8 PARK INDEX Alden Park .....................................................................A-1 Arden Park ....................................................................G-3 Arneson Acres Park .......................................................F-7 Birchcrest Park ............................................................. D-5 Braemar Park .........................................A-7, A-8, B-7, B-8 Bredesen Park .......................................................C-4, C-5 Browndale Park .............................................................F-2 Centennial Lakes Park ................................................. H-8 Chowen Park ................................................................ H-4 Cornelia School Park ....................................................G-7 Countryside Park .......................................................... C-5 Creek Valley School Park ..............................................B-5 Edina Promenade ..................................................H-7, H-8 Edinborough Park ......................................................... H-8 Fox Meadow Park ......................................................... C-3 Frank Tupa Park ............................................................F-3 Garden Park ..........................................................D-3, D-4 Grandview Square Park ................................................E-3 Heights Park ................................................................. D-6 Highlands Park ......................................................D-2, D-3 Kojetin Park ..................................................................G-1 Lewis Park .............................................................D-7, D-8 McGuire Park ................................................................ C-7 Melody Lake Park ..........................................................E-4 Normandale Park ...........................................................E-6 Pamela Park .........................................................G-4, G-5 Rosland Park .........................................................F-6, G-6 St. Johns Park ...............................................................F-5 Sherwood Park ..............................................................E-3 Strachauer Park ............................................................ H-5 Tingdale Park ................................................................E-4 Todd Park ...............................................................E1, E-2 Utley Park ......................................................................F-2 Van Valkenburg Park .....................................................A-2 Walnut Ridge Park .........................................................B-4 Weber Park ...................................................................G-1 Williams Park .................................................................F-2 Wooddale Park ..............................................................F-2 York Park ...................................................................... H-3 Yorktown Park............................................................... H-8 GFE HDCBA 12345 6 7 8 GFE HDCBA 12345 6 7 8 0 0.50.25 MilesCANADIAN PACIFIC R.R.CANADIAN PACIFIC R.R.CANADIAN PACIFIC R.R.CANADIAN PACIFIC R.R.ALDENPARKVAN VALKENBURGPARKFOX MEADOWPARKWALNUT RIDGEPARKBREDESENPARKCOUNTRYSIDEPARKHIGHLANDSPARK STRACHAUERPARKPAMELAPARK ROSLAND PARK CHOWENPARK YORKPARKARDENPARKWOODDALE PARKWILLIAMSPARK KOJETINPARKFRANKTUPA PARK WOODDALE PARKBROWNDALE PARK CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK YORKTOWNPARK EDINBOROUGH PARK CORNELIA SCHOOL PARK FRED RICHARDS PARKST. JOHNSPARKWEBER PARK ARNESON ACRES PARK MELODYLAKE PARK MELODYLAKE PARKTINGDALEPARKBIRCH-CRESTPARK NORMANDALE PARK GARDENPARKTODD PARK HEIGHTS PARK MCGUIRE PARK LEWIS PARK CREEK VALLEYPARK UTLEYPARKEDINACOUNTRYCLUBCLUBCOUNTRYINTERLACHEN BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE SHERWOODPARK HARVEYLAKEMELODY LAKEHAWKESLAKEHIGHLANDSLAKE MINNEHAHA C R E E K CORNELIA LAKE NINE MILE CREEK NINE MILE C R E E KNINE MILE CREEK LAKE PAMELA LAKE EDINA NINE MILE CR E E K NINE MILE CREEK INDIAN HEAD LAKE ARROWHEAD LAKE CAHILL LAKE EDINA PENTAGON PARKLAWN CENTENNIAL LAKES SOUTHDALE WHITE OAKS50TH &FRANCEPAMELA PARK LAKE CORNELIA GOLF TERRACE HEIGHTSTODD PARK DEWEY HILL PROSPECT KNOLLS CREEK VALLEY INDIAN TRAILS BRAEMAR HILLS BREDESEN PARKCOUNTRYSIDEHIGHLANDSROLLING GREENHILLDALEINTERLACHEN PARKPRESIDENTS FOXMEADOW MORNINGSIDECOUNTRY CLUBSUNNY SLOPEMELODY LAKEBIRCHCREST CONCORD MINNEHAHA WOODSARDEN PARK CREEK KNOLLCHOWEN PARKSTRACHAUER PARKGRANDVIEW NORMANDALE PARK BROOKVIEW HEIGHTS THE HEIGHTS EDINBOROUGH PROMENADE PARKWOOD KNOLLS INDIAN HILLS SOUTH CORNELIA CALVARY CHRISTIANREFORMEDCHURCHST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOLCOMMUNITYLUTHERANCHURCHWOODDALECHURCH ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL EDINAMORNINGSIDECHURCHGOODSAMARITANMETHODISTSHEPHERDOF THE HILLSLUTHERANCOLONIAL CHURCHJEHOVAH’SWITNESSES MERCY COMMONSCOVENANT CHURCH CHRIST PRESBYTERIANCHURCH NEW CITYCOVENANT CHURCH CALVARYLUTHERAN ST. PATRICK’SCATHOLIC ST. ALBAN’SEPISCOPAL CROSSVIEWLUTHERAN CHAPEL HILLSCONGREG. 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ALBAN’S CIR NAVAH O TR ROSEMARY LN GLEAS O N RDBALDER LN CREEK VALLEY RD SCANDIA RDNORDIC DRNORDIC CIRINDIAN PONDS CIRINDIAN HILLS PASS CHEROKEE T R TIMBER RIDGETIMBER RIDGETIMBER TRMcINTYRE PTPOST LN McCAULEYCIRLINCOLN DRLANGFORD DRLANGFORDCTLONDONDERRY DRLONDONDERRY DRWATERFORD CTLINCOLN DRHABITAT CTVERNON CTVERNON HILLS RDCROSSTOWN HWY 62VERNON AVEWELLESLY PLWALNUT DRTAMARAC AVELNASPEN RDPOLAR CIRIVY WAYGLACIER PLARCTIC WAYARCTIC WAYGLEASON CTVERNON AVEVERNONAVEVIEW LNVIEW LNKILLARNEY LNSCHAEFER RDSCHAEFER RDSCHAEFER CIRS HERMAN CIRGROVE CIRBLAKECTRIDGE RDARTHUR STMALONEY AVEBLUFF CIRRIDGE TRKELSEY CIRGALLAGHER DR YORK TERR51ST ST LEGEND 494 494 31 311717100 100 100 53 158158 62 62 NORTH ROLF AVEBRUCE AVEARDEN AVEEDINA BLVDB R I D G E S TIDYL-WOOD PL SHERWOOD RD ED I NBROOK LN HEATHERTON CIRW 72ND ST LAKEVIEW D RW 78TH STW 78TH STVIKING DR MARTH RD GLENBRAE CIR17 PARKWOOD RDIDYLWOOD LN2ND ST S3RD ST S LAURA AVESIDELL TRLBLAKE CIR W 65TH ST IKOLA WAYRDCOLONIAL WAY HAZELTON RD 49431 PLACES OF WORSHIPSCHOOLSPRIVATESCHOOLSPARKSPUBLICFACILITIESGOLFCOURSESPUBLIC ARTHERITAGE LANDMARKSSTATE ORCOUNTY HIGHWAYU.S. HIGHWAYINTERSTATE HIGHWAYNEIGHBORHOOD BOUNDARIESCITY LIMITSEDINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOUNDARY169BAIRD HOUSEBROWNDALE BRIDGEMINNEHAHA GRANGE HALL & CAHILL SCHOOL EDINA COUNTRY CLUB DISTRICTEDINA MILLS SITE EDINA THEATRE SIGNGRIMES HOUSE HENDRICK & MARRI OSKAM HOUSE PAUL PETERSON HOUSE WOODDALE AVENUE BRIDGE The Place To Do Business™ eDina 6600 France ave 952-285-5800 MinneaP olis 601 MarqueTTe ave 612-746-5050 crown-B ank.coM MeM ber FDIC e qual HousI ng l enD er A B C D E F G H A B C D E F G H 12345 6 7 8 12345 6 7 8 City of EDINA, MINNESOTA INDEX PUBLIC FACILITIES City Hall – Police ...........................................................F-3 Edina Community Library ..............................................E-3 Fire Station No.1 .......................................................... D-5 Fire Station No. 2 ......................................................... H-8 Hennepin County Service Center ................................. H-6 Public Works & Park Maintenance ................................E-8 Southdale Hennepin Area Library ................................ H-7 A Abbott Avenue .......................................................H-4, H-5 Abbott Place ................................................................. H-3 Abercrombie Drive ........................................................E-7 Adams Avenue ......................................................A-1, A-2 Akers Lane ....................................................................B-3 Alden Drive ...................................................................G-1 Amundson Avenue ....................................................... D-7 Amy Drive ..................................................................... C-4 Andover Road ................................................................F-7 Annaway Drive ......................................................C-1, C-2 Antrim Court ................................................................. C-7 Antrim Road ...........................................................C-6, C-7 Antrim Terrace ............................................................. .C-7 Apache Road .................................................................A-6 Arbour Avenue .......................................................C-4, C-5 Arbour Lane .................................................................. C-5 Arcadia Avenue .....................................................E-2, E-3 Arctic Way......................................................................B-5 Arden Avenue ...............................................G-1, G-2, G-3 Arrowhead Pass ............................................................A-6 Arthur Street ..........................................................B-1, B-2 Ashcroft Avenue .................................................... F-4, F-5 Ashcroft Lane ................................................................F-5 Aspasia Circle ................................................................F-7 Aspasia Lane .................................................................F-7 Aspen Road ...................................................................B-4 Ayrshire Boulevard ................................................C-3, D-3 B Balder Lane ...................................................................B-6 Balfanz Road .................................................................F-6 Barrie Road ...........................................................H-5, H-6 Beard Avenue ................................................H-3, H-4, H-5 Beard Court .................................................................. H-4 Beard Place .................................................................. H-5 Bedford Avenue ............................................................ D-2 Bello Drive .....................................................................B-7 Belmore Lane ........................................................A-1, B-1 Belvidere Lane ...............................................................F-7 Benton Avenue ..............................................C-4, D-4, E-4 Bernard Place ............................................................... D-4 Berne Circle .................................................................. C-4 Birchcrest Drive .............................................D-5, E-4, E-5 Biscayne Boulevard .......................................................A-4 Bissen Circle ..................................................................A-2 Blackfoot Pass ...............................................................B-6 Blake Circle ....................................................................B3 Blake Road ......................................................B-1 thru B-4 Blake Ridge Court (private) ...........................................B-4 Blake Ridge Road (private) ...........................................B-4 Blossom Court .............................................................. D-2 Bluff Circle .....................................................................A-3 Bonnie Brae Drive ........................................................ C-8 Braeburn Circle ..............................................................B-7 Braemar Boulevard ................................................A-7, A-8 Branson Street ..............................................................G-1 Brendan Court ...............................................................A-6 Bridge Lane ..................................................................G-2 Bridge Street ..........................................................F-2, G-2 Bristol Boulevard ..........................................................G-7 Bristol Circle .................................................................G-7 Brittany Road .................................................................F-6 Brook Avenue ................................................................E-1 Brook Drive ............................................................C-7, D-7 Brookside Avenue .......................................... E-1, E-2, E-3 Brookside Court .............................................................E-2 Brookside Terrace ..................................................E-1, E-2 Brookview Avenue ........................................G-3, G-4, G-5 Bror Road ......................................................................A-7 Browndale Avenue ................................................. F-1, F-2 Bruce Avenue .......................................................G-2, G-3 Bruce Place ..................................................................G-2 Bush Lake Road ....................................................D-7, D-8 Bywood West ................................................................ C-2 C Cahill Lane .................................................................... D-6 Cahill Road ....................................................D-6, D-7, D-8 Camelback Drive ...........................................................B-4 Cascade Lane ...............................................................E-2 Casco Avenue ..............................................................G-2 Cecelia Circle ............................................................... D-8 Chalice Court .................................................................A-3 Chantrey Road ............................................................. C-3 Chapel Drive .................................................................C-7 Chapel Lane ................................................................. C-7 Cherokee Trail ...............................................................B-6 Cheyenne Circle ............................................................B-7 Cheyenne Trail ......................................................B-6, B-7 Chowen Avenue ....................................................H-4, H-5 Chowen Curve .............................................................. H-5 Church Place .................................................................E-7 Circle Drive ....................................................................E-6 Circle East .................................................................... D-2 Circle West ............................................................D-1, D-2 Claredon Drive .............................................................. C-8 Claremore Court ............................................................F-7 Claremore Drive ....................................................F-7, G-7 Clover Ridge ..................................................................E-5 Code Avenue .........................................................E-4, E-5 Colonial Court ............................................................... D-5 Colonial Way................................................................. C-5 Colony Way (private) .............................................H-5, H-6 Comanche Court ...........................................................A-7 Computer Avenue ..........................................................F-8 Concord Avenue .................................................... F-4, F-5 Concord Terrace ............................................................F-4 2019 At-grade France Avenue crossing improvements previously accomplished by City Extension of West Promenade along Valley View Road Existing and future alignment of The Promenade Potential additional France Avenue crossing points based on approximate midpoints beween previous intersection improvements, with links from west neighborhoods and to The Promenade Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Neighborhood “collections” with access points to France Avenue Access points to France Avenue Possible pedestrian and bicyclist routes through neighborhood and leading to access points Figure A-7 Walksheds to France Avenue for Lake Cornelia and Cornelia South Neighborhoods 4 November 2024 Page 76 of 203 Page 77 of 203 Birds Eye View Looking North on France Avenue Page 78 of 203 Birds Eye View Looking South on France Avenue Page 79 of 203 Birds Eye View Looking West across France Avenue Page 80 of 203 Birds Eye View Looking East across France Avenue Page 81 of 203 Ground Level View Walking Toward Underpass from the West to East Page 82 of 203 Ground Level View Walking Into the Underpass from the West to East Page 83 of 203 Ground Level View Walking Inside the Underpass looking East Page 84 of 203 Ground Level View Approaching the Underpass from the East Promenade Page 85 of 203 Approaching the Underpass from the East Looking West Page 86 of 203 Overhead View of East Stairs Page 87 of 203 07/25/2024 Natural Light StudyFigure A-9 Page 88 of 203 07/25/2024 Natural Light Study Page 89 of 203 07/25/2024 Natural Light Study Page 90 of 203 1Roadway Bridge Structure SF 625.00$ 3240 2,025,000.00$ 2Pedestrian Bridge Structure (7250 France Ave)SF 400.00$ 1000 400,000.00$ 3Retaining Walls LF 3,000.00$ 600 1,800,000.00$ 4Street & Walk Reconstruction LF 1,500.00$ 800 1,200,000.00$ 5Watermain Improvements (6"-12")LF 700.00$ 600 420,000.00$ 6Storm Sewer Improvements (12" - 18")LF 400.00$ 600 240,000.00$ 7Traffic Control and Phasing LS 1,000,000.00$ 11,000,000.00$ 8Private Utility Relocation LS 500,000.00$ 1500,000.00$ 9Parkway Hardscape (trails, hard surfaces, lighting)LS 2,000,000.00$ 12,000,000.00$ 10 Parkway Softscape (plantings, grading)LS 1,000,000.00$ 11,000,000.00$ 11 Bridge Architecture & Finishes LS 1,500,000.00$ 11,500,000.00$ 12,085,000.00$ 2,417,000.00$ 5,075,700.00$ 19,577,700.00$ France Avenue Bridge Underpass Opinion of Probable Cost Sub Total Construction 20% Construction Contingency 35% Indirect Costs (financing, engineering, legal, administrative, and design contingency) Total Project Costs Item No. Description Unit Unit Price Quantity Total Cost Figure A-10 Page 91 of 203 Figure A-11Priority Grant Funding Sources for a France Avenue Pedestrian UnderpassGrant/Information SourceDescriptionDeadlines Grant RangeOther InfoLinksMetropolitan Council Regional SolicitationFederal Transportation Funding for Local ProjectsInvestments that connect people to places and keep the region movingThe Regional Solicitation is one way the Metropolitan Council prioritizes and invests in roads, bridges, and transit, as well as biking and walking needs. Whether for existing infrastructure or new improvements, projects focus on outcomes like moving more people more effectively, managing congestion, and improving air quality.Awarding federal funds across the regionThe Regional Solicitation happens once every two years and awards about $250 million in federal funds. The Transportation Advisory Board, comprising local elected officials and resident members, is central to the solicitation process.January 2026This is the Metro counterpart to the MNDOT Greater MN Transportation Alternatives Grant funding.            Potential for trail funding, especially if connecting to schools or other important community or regional assets.https://metrocouncil.org/Transportation/Planning‐2/Transportation‐Funding/Regional‐Solicitation.aspx Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Grants Available statewide to communities to construct infrastructure that improves access and safety on prioritized routes to and at schools. Past grants have included sidewalks to schools, trails along state highways, and improved crossings on school walking routes. A SRTS plan is recommended to apply, no funding match required.January 17, 2025https://www.dot.state.mn.us/saferoutes/grants‐funding.html Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) Active Transportation ProgramThe Active Transportation Program provides grants to make walking, biking and rolling better. Our grants aim to increase the number of people walking and biking to destinations by providing funding for:PlanningEducation and encouragementEngineering studiesInfrastructure investmentSupporting Minnesota Strategic Highway Safety Plan goals:Make walking and biking safer, easier, and more accessibleAdvancing Sustainable Transportation Advisory Council recommendations:Reduce vehicle miles traveledImprove transportation options2025 To be DeterminedThis program "appears" to be funded now through bonding proceeds as of 2024 legislative amendment.https://www.dot.state.mn.us/active‐transportation‐program/index.html Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) ‐Local Trails Connection ProgramThis program provides grants to local units of government to promote relatively short trail connections between where people live and desirable locations, not to develop significant new trails. Funding for this grant program is from "In Lieu Of" lottery proceeds. This program is established in Minnesota Statutes 85.0192025 To be Determined$5K ‐ $250KGrants are reimbursement based up to 75 percent of the total elegible project costshttps://www.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/recreation/trails_local.htmlPage 92 of 203 U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)Funding OpportunityThe purpose of this notice is to solicit applications for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants. Funds for the fiscal year (FY) 2024 SS4A grant program are to be awarded on a competitive basis to support planning and demonstration activities, as well as projects and strategies to prevent death and serious injury on roads and streets involving all roadway users, including pedestrians; bicyclists; public transportation, personal conveyance, and micromobility users; motorists; and commercial vehicle operators.2025 To be Determinedhttps://www.grants.gov/search‐results‐detail/352510 Legislative‐Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR)The Legislative‐Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) is a commission of legislators and citizens whose primary function is to make funding recommendations to the Minnesota Legislature for special environmental and natural resources protection and enhancement projects, primarily from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF). Additionally, the LCCMR tracks all projects funded through its proposal process to ensure outcome achievement. Since 1963, approximately $1.0 billion from multiple funding sources has been awarded to more than 2,400 projects recommended to the legislature by the commission.2025 projects already selected.  2026 projects to be selected mid‐2025https://www.lccmr.mn.gov/index.html Page 93 of 203 Federal Funding Opportunities in MinnesotaFunding SourceDescriptionDeadlines Grant Range Other InfoLinksInfrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act 2021The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is a $550B package focused largely on modernizing traditional infrastructure, particularly transportation, including rail and mass transit, broadband, grid, water and sewer, stormwater, etc. with some clean energy and buildings provisions. Contains an estimated $80B in climate‐related spending, including many USGBC priorities. It passed Congress with broad bipartisan support and signed into law Nov. 15, 2021.USGBC Guide to the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act | U.S. Green Building CouncilLocal Infrastructure Hub Grant Search EngineThe Bipartisan Infrastructure Law consists of nearly 400 distinct funding opportunities across a range of issues—from roads and bridges, to broadband internet, to clean water, to resilience, and beyond.  This site provides communities with a robust sorting and search function.https://localinfrastructure.org/funding‐opportunities Federal Appropriations https://www.crfb.org/blogs/appropriations‐watch‐fy‐2023 United States Environmental Protection AgencyEvery year, EPA awards more than $4 billion in funding for grants and other assistance agreements. From small non‐profit organizations to large state governments, EPA works to help many visionary organizations achieve their environmental goals. With countless success stories over the years, EPA grants remain a chief tool to protect human health and the environment.https://www.epa.gov/grants US Department of Transportation PROTECT ProgramThe state will collaborate with cities to secure funding for eligible projects that make transportation infrastructure more resilient to weather events and natural disasters.  https://www.lmc.org/news‐publications/news/all/protect‐program‐funding‐can‐help‐cities‐build‐resilient‐infrastructure Congressionally Directed SpendingEarmarks allow Members of Congress to request that federal funds be set aside for specific projects in their states. This is an opportunity for state, local, and tribal governments and nonprofit organizations to apply for funding for projects that would benefit from a one‐time allocation of funds.Contact each Senator and Congress person for their deadlinesEconomic Development Administration Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance ProgramsThese grants are designed to support the economic development activities most useful to a community based on its needs and circumstances. EDA funds community or regionally generated ideas and assists communities to advance to the next level of economic development. EDA supports bottom‐up strategies that build on regional assets to spur economic growth and resiliency. EDA encourages its grantees throughout the country to develop initiatives that present new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities.https://www.eda.gov/funding/funding‐opportunities/all‐opportunities?f%5B0%5D=funding_status%3A6565 Page 94 of 203 State of Minnesota Funding OpportunitiesFunding SourceDescriptionDeadlines Grant RangeOther InfoLinksMN Public Facilities Authority (PFA)The PFA administers and oversees the financial management of three revolving loan funds and other programs that help local units of government construct facilities for clean water, drinking water, and transportation infrastructure projects.https://mn.gov/deed/pfaState Bonding Billshttps://www.lrl.mn.gov/history/bondingbills Legislative‐Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR)The Legislative‐Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) is a commission of legislators and citizens whose primary function is to make funding recommendations to the Minnesota Legislature for special environmental and natural resources protection and enhancement projects, primarily from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF). Additionally, the LCCMR tracks all projects funded through its proposal process to ensure outcome achievement. Since 1963, approximately $1.0 billion from multiple funding sources has been awarded to more than 2,400 projects recommended to the legislature by the commission.https://www.lccmr.mn.gov/index.html Department of Natural Resources (DNR)List of Grant Programs by Topichttps://www.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/index.html MN DEED Redevelopment Grant ProgramThe Redevelopment Grant Program helps communities with the costs of redeveloping blighted industrial, residential, or commercial sites and putting land back into productive use.  Grants pay up to half of the redevelopment costs for a qualifying site, with a 50% local match. Eligible applicants are cities, counties, port authorities, housing and redevelopment authorities, and economic development authorities.Grants can assist with the cost of public land acquisition (if public ownership is necessary to facilitate redevelopment), building and site demolition, infrastructure improvements, soil stabilization, ponding or other environmental infrastructure, and costs necessary for the adaptive reuse of buildings, such as asbestos abatement and lead paint mitigation. Grants do no provide assistance for building construction, renovation, or rehabilitation.At least half of the grant funds available will be awarded to sites located outside of the seven‐county Twin Cities metropolitan area, given that a sufficient number of eligible applications are received from outstate applicants.https://mn.gov/deed/government/financial‐assistance/cleanup/redevelopmentgrantprogram.jsp Minnesota Legacy FundsClean Water, Land and Legacy AmendmentIn 2008, Minnesota’s voters passed the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment (Legacy Amendment) to the Minnesota Constitution to: protect drinking water sources; to protect, enhance, and restore wetlands, prairies, forests, and fish, game, and wildlife habitat; to preserve arts and cultural heritage; to support parks and trails; and to protect, enhance, and restore lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater.  The Legacy Amendment increases the state sales tax by three‐eighths of one percent beginning on July 1, 2009 and continuing until 2034. The additional sales tax revenue is distributed into four funds as follows: 33 percent to the clean water fund; 33 percent to the outdoor heritage fund; 19.75 percent to the arts and cultural heritage fund; and 14.25 percent to the parks and trails fund.https://www.legacy.mn.gov/about‐funds Page 95 of 203 Organizations Supporting Grant Funding/Providing ResourcesFunding SourceDescriptionDeadlines Grant Range Other InfoLinksLeague of Minnesota Cities (LMC)The League of Minnesota Cities is a membership association dedicated to promoting excellence in local government. The League, governed by a Board of Directors consisting of local elected and appointed city officials, serves its more than 800 member cities through advocacy, education and training, policy development, risk management, and other services.https://www.lmc.orgLMC Grant Navigator ProgramState, federal, foundation, and nonprofit grant opportunities provide a means to make city projects more affordable and obtainable. However, many cities often find the grant search and application process overwhelming or lack the staff to research, prepare, and submit a successful application.  The League of Minnesota Cities’ Grant Navigator aims to ease these concerns by providing funding in the form of small grants to help members assess government grant programs and local needs. The program will help city leaders understand, identify, and apply for grant funding for city projects.https://www.lmc.org/resources/grant‐navigator/Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs)Our mission is to connect individuals and communities in Minnesota to the resources they need to identify and implement community‐based clean energy projects. https://www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org    Minnesota Green Step CitiesDuring fall 2007, Minnesota's Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) held regional listening sessions around the state to discuss community‐based energy opportunities and the state's Next Generation Energy Act of 2007. The idea was raised of creating a sustainable cities program, free to cities, that would challenge, assist and recognize cities that were "green stars." This idea was taken up by the 2008 Legislature, which directed the MPCA, the Division of Energy Resources at the Minnesota Department of Commerce, and CERTs to recommend actions cities could take on a voluntary basis (see the report to the Minnesota Legislature).Representatives from dozens of cities, non‐profit organizations, the University of MN, businesses and state government agencies provided the outline for what has been developed as the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program, which began in June 2010. As a non‐regulatory program, GreenStep learns from Minnesota cities and assistance providers, and continually refines the best practice actions and the resources for taking action. The program also benefits from contact with over fifteen other GreenStep‐like programs across the nation, and helped create the national Sustainable States Network in 2015.https://greenstep.pca.state.mn.us/page/additional‐assistance Page 96 of 203 Sources of information for the Large Federal Spending ProgramsInfrastructure Investment and jobs Act (IIJA) ‐ Also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure LawInflation Reduction Act (IRA)Information SourceDescriptionDeadlines Grant Range Other InfoLinksNational League of CitiesReady to Rebuild page on the NLC website.  Ready to Rebuild ‐ National League of Cities (nlc.org)National League of CitiesWhat is Direct Pay for Local Governments?How Local Governments Can Use Direct Pay on Clean Energy Projects ‐ National League of Cities (nlc.org)National League of CitiesDirect Pay OverviewInflation Reduction Act: Clean Energy Project Eligibility for Local Governments ‐ National League of Cities (nlc.org)Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Climate Pollution Reduction Grants OverviewClimate Pollution Reduction Grants | US EPAUW Extension Clean Energy Funding SeriesClean Transportation FundingClean Transportation: Clean Energy Funding Series – Community Economic Development (wisc.edu)UW Extension Clean Energy Funding SeriesLocal Government, Tribes, Schools, and NonprofitsLocal Government, Tribes, Schools, & Nonprofits: Clean Energy Funding Series – Community Economic Development (wisc.edu)Page 97 of 203 Sources of information for Resilience PlanningResilience Funding OpportunitiesInformation SourceDescriptionDeadlines Grant Range Other InfoLinksFEMABuilding Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/building‐resilient‐infrastructure‐communities#resourcesMinnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)The MPCA had $395,000 available to support climate‐planning projects in communities across Minnesota. This funding will help communities assess vulnerabilities and plan for the effects of Minnesota’s changing climate in three areas:https://www.pca.state.mn.us/grants‐and‐loans/community‐planning‐grants‐for‐stormwater‐wastewater‐and‐community‐resilience Page 98 of 203 Sources of information for Parks and Trails FundingFunding OpportunitiesInformation SourceDescriptionDeadlines Grant Range Other InfoLinksMinnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) ‐Local Trails Connection ProgramThis program provides grants to local units of government to promote relatively short trail connections between where people live and desirable locations, not to develop significant new trails. Funding for this grant program is from "In Lieu Of" lottery proceeds. This program is established in Minnesota Statutes 85.019$5K ‐ $250KGrants are reimbursement based up to 75 percent of the total elegible project costshttps://www.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/recreation/trails_local.htmlDNR Federal Recreation Trail ProgramThis program exists to encourage the maintenance and development of motorized, non‐motorized, and diversified trails by providing funding assistance.Eligible projectsMotorized and non‐motorized trail projects; maintenance/restoration of existing recreational trails; development/ rehabilitation of recreational trail linkages, including trail side and trail head facilities; environmental awareness and safety education programs relating to the use of recreational trails; and redesign/relocation of trails to benefit/minimize the impact to the natural environment.Feb 29, 2024 $2,500‐$200KMust be sponsored by a unit of government, preferably in cooperation with a local trail organization.https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/recreation/trails_federal.htmlLegislative‐Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR)The Legislative‐Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) is a commission of legislators and citizens whose primary function is to make funding recommendations to the Minnesota Legislature for special environmental and natural resources protection and enhancement projects, primarily from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF). Additionally, the LCCMR tracks all projects funded through its proposal process to ensure outcome achievement. Since 1963, approximately $1.0 billion from multiple funding sources has been awarded to more than 2,400 projects recommended to the legislature by the commission.March 31, 2024No maximum award but usually in the $1,000,000 range.No match required but those with a match score higher. https://www.lccmr.mn.gov/index.html Page 99 of 203 National Park Service ‐ Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grants ProgramThe Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program was established in 2014 and is funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund. ORLP is a nationally competitive, dollar‐for‐dollar matching grant program. It was created to aid disadvantaged, urban communities that lack access to close‐by outdoor recreation. Funds can be used for the acquisition and/or development of, or substantial renovation of, public parks and other outdoor recreation spaces.Projects may include any or all manner of outdoor recreation activities such as hiking, camping, unstructured play, picnicking, cycling, field and court sports, fishing, bird watching, swimming pools, paddling, and skating, as well as for outdoor recreation facilities and some supporting facilities and infrastructure like restrooms/bathhouses, or parking areas, when part of an overall recreation project.April 30, 2024For Cities with population greater than 30,000.  Is it possible to partner with another neighborhing city?https://www.nps.gov/subjects/lwcf/outdoor‐recreation‐legacy‐partnership‐grants‐program.htm Metropolitan Council Regional SolicitationFederal Transportation Funding for Local ProjectsInvestments that connect people to places and keep the region movingThe Regional Solicitation is one way the Metropolitan Council prioritizes and invests in roads, bridges, and transit, as well as biking and walking needs. Whether for existing infrastructure or new improvements, projects focus on outcomes like moving more people more effectively, managing congestion, and improving air quality.Awarding federal funds across the regionThe Regional Solicitation happens once every two years and awards about $250 million in federal funds. The Transportation Advisory Board, comprising local elected officials and resident members, is central to the solicitation process.December 15, 2023Potential for trail funding, especially if connecting to schools or other important community or regional assets.https://metrocouncil.org/Transportation/Planning‐2/Transportation‐Funding/Regional‐Solicitation.aspx Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MNRPA) Grant Resource Page on WebsiteWe’ve compiled a list of potential grants that might apply to your programming and community outreach. While this is by no means a complete list, we hope this offers you some unique ideas of where you might find critical program dollars.https://www.mnrpa.org/Grant‐Opportunities Page 100 of 203 Sources of information for Natural Resources GrantsNatural Resources Funding OpportunitiesInformation SourceDescriptionDeadlines Grant RangeOther InfoLinksU.S.Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry IRA GrantsUnder the Inflation Reduction Act, the Forest Service received a historic $1.5 billion to its Urban and Community Forestry program to support tree‐planting, urban forest planning and management, and related activities, particularly in disadvantaged communities.  In April 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for competitive grants for proposals that provide equitable access to trees and nature, and the benefits they provide, especially in disadvantaged urban communities.  Following a competitive application process, the Forest Service has announced more than $1 billion in grants to community‐based organizations, local and state governments; agencies and other governmental entities; tribes and tribal organizations; nonprofit organizations; public institutions of higher education; and community‐based organizations.100% of the benefits will flow to disadvantaged communities in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, 2 U.S. territories, and 3 affiliated pacific islands.Additionally, the agency has allocated $250 million in funding directly to state and territory forestry agencies to administer grants to disadvantaged communities.June 2, 2023Need to determine if this grant opportunity will occur in 2024 and beyondIncrease equitable access to urban tree canopy and associated human health, environmental and economic benefits in disadvantaged communitieshttps://www.fs.usda.gov/managing‐land/urban‐forestsMN DNR Shade Tree BondingRemoval and replanting of shade trees on public or tribal land to provide environmental benefitsReplacement of trees on public or tribal land lost to forest pests, disease, or stormTree planting on public or tribal land to establish a more diverse community forest better able to withstand disease and forest pestsGood source of funds for removing Ash trees posing a hazard.  All local units of Government are eligible.https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/forestmgmt/shade‐tree‐program‐2023.html Lessard‐Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC)The Lessard‐Sams Outdoor Heritage Council was established by the legislature with the responsibility of providing annual funding recommendations to the legislature from the Outdoor Heritage Fund. The Outdoor Heritage Fund, one of four funds created by the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, receives one‐third of the money raised by the tax increase.The council ensures recommendations that are consistent with the Constitution and state law and that take into consideration the outcomes of, but not limited to, the Minnesota Conservation and Preservation Plan, that directly relate to the restoration, protection, and enhancement of wetlands, prairies, forests, and habitat for fish, game, and wildlife, and that prevent forest fragmentation, encourage forest consolidation, and expand restored native prairie.They are typically working with Environmentally focused partners.  It is not clear if Cities are eligible recipients of funds.https://www.lsohc.mn.gov/ Page 101 of 203 Laura Jane Musser Fund Environmental InitiativeTHE LAURA JANE MUSSER FUND assists public or not‐for‐profit entities to initiate or implement projects that enhance the ecological integrity of publicly owned open spaces, while encouraging compatible human activities. The Fund’s goal is to promote public use of open space that improves a community’s quality of life and public health, while also ensuring the protection of healthy, viable and sustainable ecosystems by protecting or restoring habitat for a diversity of plant and animal species.March 14, 2024Up to $8K for Planning Grants.  Up to $35K for implementation Grants.https://musserfund.org/environmental‐initiative‐program/ Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Assistance GrantsFEMA's hazard mitigation assistance provides funding for eligible mitigation measures that reduce disaster losses."Hazard mitigation" is any sustainable action that reduces or eliminates long‐term risk to people and property from future disasters.Mitigation planning breaks the cycle of disaster damage, reconstruction and repeated damage. Hazard mitigation includes long‐term solutions that reduce the impact of disasters in the future.https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation Page 102 of 203 Sources of information for Transportation FundingFunding OpportunitiesGrant/Information SourceDescriptionDeadlines Grant RangeOther InfoLinksMinnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Federal Recreation Trail ProgramThis program exists to encourage the maintenance and development of motorized, non‐motorized, and diversified trails by providing funding assistance.Eligible projectsMotorized and non‐motorized trail projects; maintenance/restoration of existing recreational trails; development/ rehabilitation of recreational trail linkages, including trail side and trail head facilities; environmental awareness and safety education programs relating to the use of recreational trails; and redesign/relocation of trails to benefit/minimize the impact to the natural environment.Feb 29, 2024 $2,500‐$200Khttps://www.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/recreation/trails_federal.htmlLegislative‐Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR)The Legislative‐Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) is a commission of legislators and citizens whose primary function is to make funding recommendations to the Minnesota Legislature for special environmental and natural resources protection and enhancement projects, primarily from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF). Additionally, the LCCMR tracks all projects funded through its proposal process to ensure outcome achievement. Since 1963, approximately $1.0 billion from multiple funding sources has been awarded to more than 2,400 projects recommended to the legislature by the commission.March 31, 2024https://www.lccmr.mn.gov/index.html Metropolitan Council Regional SolicitationFederal Transportation Funding for Local ProjectsInvestments that connect people to places and keep the region movingThe Regional Solicitation is one way the Metropolitan Council prioritizes and invests in roads, bridges, and transit, as well as biking and walking needs. Whether for existing infrastructure or new improvements, projects focus on outcomes like moving more people more effectively, managing congestion, and improving air quality.Awarding federal funds across the regionThe Regional Solicitation happens once every two years and awards about $250 million in federal funds. The Transportation Advisory Board, comprising local elected officials and resident members, is central to the solicitation process.December 15, 2023This is the Metro counterpart to the MNDOT Greater MN Transportation Alternatives Grant funding.            Potential for trail funding, especially if connecting to schools or other important community or regional assets.https://metrocouncil.org/Transportation/Planning‐2/Transportation‐Funding/Regional‐Solicitation.aspx Page 103 of 203 U.S. Department of Transportation RAISE GrantsThe Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity, or RAISE Discretionary Grant program, provides a unique opportunity for the DOT to invest in road, rail, transit and port projects that promise to achieve national objectives. Previously known as the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) and Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grants, Congress has dedicated nearly $14.3 billion for fifteen rounds of National Infrastructure Investments to fund projects that have a significant local or regional impact.February 28, 2024https://www.transportation.gov/RAISEgrants/about U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)Funding OpportunityThe purpose of this notice is to solicit applications for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants. Funds for the fiscal year (FY) 2024 SS4A grant program are to be awarded on a competitive basis to support planning and demonstration activities, as well as projects and strategies to prevent death and serious injury on roads and streets involving all roadway users, including pedestrians; bicyclists; public transportation, personal conveyance, and micromobility users; motorists; and commercial vehicle operators.August 29, 2024https://www.grants.gov/search‐results‐detail/352510 Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) Local Road Improvement ProgramThe Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) provides fundingassistance to local agencies and Federally Recognized IndianTribes for construction, reconstruction, or reconditioningprojects. Funds for the program are appropriated based onMinnesota Statutes 174.522. The program was created in 2002and began with two types of funding: Trunk Highway CorridorAccount and Routes of Regional Significance Account. In 2005,the Rural Road Safety Account was added to the program. Theprogram is administered by MnDOT’s State Aid for LocalTransportation Division.Regional Significance of the route is a key factor in this competitive process.https://www.dot.state.mn.us/stateaid/lrip.html Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) Active Transportation ProgramThe Active Transportation Program provides grants to make walking, biking and rolling better. Our grants aim to increase the number of people walking and biking to destinations by providing funding for:PlanningEducation and encouragementEngineering studiesInfrastructure investmentSupporting Minnesota Strategic Highway Safety Plan goals:Make walking and biking safer, easier, and more accessibleAdvancing Sustainable Transportation Advisory Council recommendations:Reduce vehicle miles traveledImprove transportation optionsThis program "appears" to be funded now through bonding proceeds as of 2024 legislative amendment.https://www.dot.state.mn.us/active‐transportation‐program/index.html Page 104 of 203 Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) Carbon Reduction ProgramThe Carbon Reduction Program is a new program created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).The purpose of the program is to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from on‐road highway sources.The CRP provides Minnesota with approximately $21 million annually over five years to fund projects that reduce carbon emissions from surface transportation. Program funding is distributed across the state, with some funds allocated proportionally based on population. MnDOT Districts, Metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) and area transportation partnerships (ATPs) select projects to receive CRP funding.Reduce car traffic by adding trail options?https://www.dot.state.mn.us/carbon‐reduction‐program/ Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Grants Available statewide to communities to construct infrastructure that improves access and safety on prioritized routes to and at schools. Past grants have included sidewalks to schools, trails along state highways, and improved crossings on school walking routes. A SRTS plan is recommended to apply, no funding match required.January 2025https://www.dot.state.mn.us/saferoutes/grants‐funding.html Page 105 of 203 P EDESTRIAN UNDERPASS FRANCE AVENUE (CSAH 17) FEASIBILITY REPORT NOVEMBER 7, 2024 THE CITY OF EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 Report Prepared by: LHB, Inc. 701 N Washington Avenue, Suite 200 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 www.lhbcorp.com LHB Project No. 230407 Appendix B & C only Page 106 of 203 Feasibility Report Page 2 of 19 France Avenue Pedestrian Underpass City of Edina HRA TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 0.0 Executive Summary................................................................................... 3 Section 1.0 Scope of Study .......................................................................................... 3 Section 2.0 Overview and History ................................................................................ 4 Section 3.0 Logical Connections .................................................................................. 9 Section 4.0 Existing Conditions .................................................................................. 10 Section 5.0 Crossing of France Avenue at-Grade ...................................................... 11 Section 6.0 Regulatory Considerations ...................................................................... 13 Section 7.0 Contextual Considerations and Recommendations ................................. 13 Section 8.0 Proposed Engineering and Design Parameters ...................................... 14 Section 9.0 Design Considerations ............................................................................ 15 Section 10.0 Economic Considerations and Recommendations .................................. 17 Section 11.0 Advancement .......................................................................................... 18 Section 12.0 Recommendation .................................................................................... 19 Appendix A Project Maps, Charts, and Diagrams Appendix B Supporting Materials Appendix C France Avenue Crossing Scrapbook of Ideas Page 107 of 203 APPENDIX B SUPPORTING MATERIALS Figure B-1 MNDOT Traffic Counts on France Avenue South Figure B-2 2005 Greater Southdale Area Land Use and Transportation Plan (p.47-50) Figure B-3 2007 Edina Promenade Urban Design Plan (p.15) Figure B-4 2007 Edina Promenade Urban Design Plan (p.64) Figure B-5 2023 France Avenue Pedestrian Tunnel Crossing – Concept Study Figure B-6 Photo of York Avenue Underpass/Bridges Figure B-7 Census Tracts Map and Data Figure B-8 Photo of East Sidewalk along France Avenue Looking North Figure B-9 Photo of West Sidewalk along France Avenue Looking North Figure B-10 Public Utility Map near 7235 France Avenue South Figure B-11 Pedestrian Overhead Bridge Diagram at Gallagher Drive Figure B-12 2018 Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan (p.55) Figure B-13 2007 Edina Promenade Urban Design Plan (p.60) Page 108 of 203 Figure B‐1 MNDOT Traffic Counts on France Avenue South by Year Year Count 1998 30,900         2000 29,300         2003 24,200         2005 28,700         2007 27,500         2009 28,500         2011 28,000         2014 28,500         2016 30,000         2018 31,500         2021 27,664         2023 26,666         Note:   These counts were taken on France Avenue North of Minnesota Drive.   The counts are typically taken over the course of several days in Spring or Summer. Source:https://mndot.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=7b3be07daed84e7fa170a91059ce63bb  20,000  22,000  24,000  26,000  28,000  30,000  32,000  34,000 1998 2000 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2014 2016 2018 2021 2023 TRAFFIC COUNTS BY YEAR Count Page 109 of 203 Greater Southdale Area Final Land Use and Transportation Study Report December 2005 Prepared for: Hennepin County and The City of Edina Prepared by: Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. Meyer Mohaddes Associates Bonz and Company IBI Group Figure B-2 Page 110 of 203 Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Moving around the Greater Southdale Area in on foot or on a bicycle presents a number of challenges. While the area has sidewalks along most of the roadways, many of the walks are located immediately behind the curb presenting an uncomfortable environment for pedestri- ans. Additionally, there are no sidewalks along the east side of France Avenue from West 78th Street to 66th Street. This situation is particularly ironic since many of the area's newer developments are located along this portion of France Avenue. From the east, a tunnel underYork Avenue connects neighborhoods in Richfield to the Southdale Area. This trail continues northward through the middle of large block areas up to 70th Street where it connects to Galleria to the north. The trail is used by residents from multi- family housing in the area to conveniently access Target and other area businesses. As the Southdale Area continues to evolve in the future, the needs of pedestrians and bicy- clists need to be considered. Particular attention needs to be focused on pedestrian move- ments across France Avenue and bicycle movements within and through the study area. France Avenue is a formidable barrier for pedestrians to cross. Because of the width of the roadway, the high traffic volumes that it carries and the number of turn lanes at some inter- sections, grade separated crossings would be the safest way to accommodate pedestrian move- ments. Creating grade separated crossings along France Avenue is a costly endeavor and the generally flat topography of the area doesn't create natural crossing points. In spite of these factors, the City and County need to strive to establish safer access and crossing points. In order to address this issue along France Avenue, a series initiatives including transit, grade separated crossings and at-grade crossings are suggested. In the southern portion of the study area at West 78th Street, a safer and more convenient means needs to be found to move pedestrians from the business areas lying west of France Avenue to the central spine area that exists within Centennial Lakes. Because of the physical configuration of the roadway in this area, transit is suggested as the most feasible alternative for linking both sides of the roadway. The central spine transit system meanders through the heart of the Southdale Area. This plan advocates the establishment of a transit line that would connect the extensive number of businesses along West 78th Street (and even along West 77th Street) to the Greater Southdale central transit spine. During the public meetings that were held as part of the project, residents living west of France Avenue stated a strong desire for a safe connection across France Avenue. A connec- tion along West 72nd Street, either as a tunnel under the road or as pedestrian bridge over the road needs to be established. Such a connection may not realistically be able to occur until redevelopment takes place in the future on either one or both sides of the roadway. The transportation portion of this report contains information about a possible future land bridge at West 70th Street and France Avenue. Should this occur, it would provide a safe and convenient connection for both pedestrians and bicyclists. The high cost of this improvement, however, realistically makes it extremely difficult to implement in the short term. West 66th Street contains a sidewalk along the north side of the road that evolves into a Existing pedestrian tunnel under York Avenue Existing Conditions - 72nd Street at France Avenue Greater Southdale Area Exploring the Future Land Use and Transportation Study Page 47 Page 111 of 203 Figure 30 Southdale Area Sidewalks wider trail west of Valley View Road. At-grade crossings at France Avenue and West 66th Street and at Valley View Road and West 66th Street are expected to continue to provide signalized, crossings for both pedestrians and bicyclists. At the present time, bicycle travel is not one of the major modes of movement in the Southdale Exploring the Future Greater Southdale Area Page 48 Land Use and Transportation Study Page 112 of 203 Figure 31 Southdale Area Trail Connections area, largely due to a lack of safe trails and/or roadways. The Southdale Area Trail Connec- tions map illustrates a system of planned bikeways for the area. The City of Richfield has three bikeway trails that abut the eastern boundary of the study area, one of which continues into the Southdale Area and passes under York Avenue. Three Rivers Park District has plans Greater Southdale Area Exploring the Future Land Use and Transportation Study Page 49 Page 113 of 203 for a trail that picks up off of the existing Richfield/Edina trail continuing north along the central spine, west along Parklawn Avenue, then proceeding north to 70th Street whereby it will eventually proceed further west along 70th Street. In addition, the Three Rivers Park Plan shows a trail segment along Valley View road up to 66th Street whereby it then proceeds west along the existing 66th Street trail. The First Tier Trails, Greenway and Parks Master Plan prepared in 2000 by the Suburban Regional Park District identified an Edina/Richfield Corridor. Implementation of the corridor would require the reconstruction of 70th Street and 76th Street. While these existing and planned trails bisect the Southdale Area and provide reasonable east/west access, they do very little to promote north/south circulation and access. The central spine has the ability to provide north/south access for bicycles on the roadway. Addi- tionally, other north/south routes should be considered. Bicycle lanes or trails along York Avenue should be considered consistent with regional bikeway plans. Efforts should also be made to connect the neighborhoods north of the Crosstown with the Greater Southdale Area. A grade separated crossing of the Crosstown Highway should be considered extending from Heritage Drive to Beard Place. Exploring the Future Greater Southdale Area Page 50 Land Use and Transportation Study Page 114 of 203 Figure B-3 Page 115 of 203 Figure B-4 Page 116 of 203 www.CivilSiteGroup.com 5000 Glenwood Ave • Golden Valley • Minnesota • 55422 (612) 615-0060 www.CivilSiteGroup.com 5000 Glenwood Ave • Golden Valley • Minnesota • 55422 (612) 615-0060 To:Contact:Civil Site Group C23046-Tunnel Idea 7200 France Rev1Project Name:Bid Number:C23046-Tunnel Idea 7200 France Rev1 Fax: Address:St Louis Park Phone: Project Location:7200 France Ave, Edina, MN Bid Date:3/29/2023 Addendum #:0 Total PriceUnit PriceUnitItem Description Estimated Quantity $8,863.83$8,863.831.00 LSMobilization $4,477.50$5.97750.00 LFBio Rolls $3,605.00$7.21500.00 LFSawcutting $88.00$0.11800.00 SFSidewalk Removal $205.00$0.50410.00 LFCurb Removal $4,140.00$6.90600.00 SYBituminous Removal $9,297.75$11.27825.00 SYConcrete Pavement Removal $8,801.25$117.3575.00 LFRetaining Wall Removal $38,047.16$38,047.161.00 LS12" Watermain Offset (ASSUMES WATERMAIN SHUT DOWN) $272,509.74$45,418.296.00 EACH120" STMH/CBMH (ASSUMED 10' BUILD) $7,789.09$68.93113.00 LF15" RCP CL V $501,658.24$540.58928.00 LF60" RCP CL III $1,076,660.00$3,312.80325.00 LFInstall 10' X 14' Box Culvert CLII $43,785.72$10,946.434.00 EACHInstall 10 X 14 - 22.5 Degree Bend Box Culvert CL II $144,310.06$72,155.032.00 EACHInstall 10' X 14' Box Culvert End Sections (IF NEEDED) $75,140.00$23.123,250.00 CYExport Excess Material (Loose) $28,568.00$35.71800.00 SFReplace Sidewalk $17,072.40$41.64410.00 LFReplace Curb And Gutter $23,592.00$39.32600.00 SYReplace Bituminous $58,178.00$61.24950.00 SYBituminous Trail $91,789.50$111.26825.00 SYReplace Concrete Pavement $11,208.75$149.4575.00 LFReplace Retaining Wall (ALLOWANCE) $857,410.00$857.411,000.00 SYCast In Place Retaining Walls (ALLOWANCE) $528.00$5.28100.00 SYSodding $31,656.52$31,656.521.00 LSTraffic Control (Assumed Lane Shift) $3,319,381.51Total Bid Price: Notes: •***STORM SEWER SYSTEM ELEVATION UNKNOWN, WOULD ASSUME SANITARY WILL BE AN ISSUE*** •Per bid documents provided bu CivilSite Group •INCLUDES:Only those items listed above, Street sweeping for work only, 1 mobilization per scope, Grades to be left +/-.10' •EXCLUSIONS UNLESS NOTED ABOVE:Winter Conditions, Fencing, Private Locates, Class V, Contaminated/Unregulated Soils, The Handling or Removal of Hazardous or Contaminted Materials Including Asbestos, Dewatering, Surveying and Layout, Street Sweeping for Others, Inspections/Soil Testing, Landscaping/Seeding/Restoration, Traffic Control, Permits/Licenses/Fees, Soil Corrections, Sheeting/Shoring/Bracing, Underpinning, Vapor Barrier, Insulation, Planting Soils, Milling or Reclamation, Site Balance, WAC and SAC, Final Casting Adjustments, Bypass Pumping, Small Utility Conflicts, Sanitary or Watermain Risers, Downspout Connections, Erosion Control not Listed Above, Concrete/Sidewalk/Curb/Bit Restoration, Rock Excavation/Removal, Unforeseen Conditions,Prevailing Wages, Certified Payroll Reports • Add 1% for Bond Page 1 of 23/29/2023 2:43:56 PM Page 119 of 203 •***Certified DBE/TGB/CERT/MBE/SBE/SDB/Native American Owned Contractor*** •***Due to recent world events out of our control suppliers are encountering issues receiving resources to manufacture supplies for materials necessary for this project. Material availability and fuel pricing may fluctuate as a result and therefore above pricing is subject to change*** •***FUEL SURCHARGE WILL BE APPLIED TO ALL TRUCKING INVOICED WHEN THE AVERAGE FUEL PRICE INCREASES ABOVE $3.50 PER GALLON. WE WILL BE USING THE WEEKLY FUEL RATE AS LISTED EACH MONDAY IN THE EIA WEBSITE WWW.EIA.GOV/PETROLEUM/GASDIESEL *** •***FUEL SURCHARGE WILL BE APPLIED TO ALL SELF PERFORMED WORK WHEN THE AVERAGE FUEL PRICE INCREASES ABOVE $5.00 PER GALLON. WE WILL BE USING THE WEEKLY FUEL RATE AS LISTED IN THE EIA WEBSITE https://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/hist/LeafHandler.ashx?n=pet&s=emd_epd2d_pte_nus_dpg&f=w *** ACCEPTED: The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and hereby accepted. Buyer: Signature: Date of Acceptance: CONFIRMED: PWS, Inc. Authorized Signature: Estimator:Rich Schmid (612) 803-7637 rschmid@pwsmn.com Page 2 of 23/29/2023 2:43:56 PM Page 120 of 203 Gallagher DriveFrance Ave(A Public R/W)(A Public R/W)S89°48'06"W 125.00121.79Δ=14°46'22"R=472.36S00°11'54"E 237.22S75°01'42"W 56.41N00°11'54"W 268.50 S89°57'11"E 300.00CB-EDINARIM=854.37IE=849.84MH-EDINARIM=852.79IE=843.70MH-EDINARIM=852.28IE=840.1421" RCP STORM, S=3.62%15" RCP STORM, S=5.64%MH-EDINARIM=851.97IE=839.72MH-EDINARIM=85X.XXIE=839.1512" DIP WATER MAIN 60" RCP STORM, S=0.39%60" RCP STORM, S=0.39%MH-EDINARIM=858.55IE=838.39NEW MH (120")113 LF 15"RCP STORM41 LF 60" RCPSTORMNEW MH (120")NEW MH (120")NEW MH (120")NEW MH (120")NEW MH (120")302 LF 60"RCP STORM246 LF 60"RCP STORM339 LF 60"RCP STORM60 LF12" DIPWATER MAIN,PROVIDEFITTINGS ASNECESSARY TOLOWER BELOWTUNNEL520.01S89°51'35"E325.01N00°11'54"W14'(W)X10'(H) CONC.BOX CULVERT TUNNELCAST-IN-PLACE CONC.RETAINING WALLCAST-IN-PLACE CONC.RETAINING WALLREMOVE AND REPLACEEXISTING PAVEMENT ANDCURBS TO MATCH EXISTING10' BIT. TRAIL14' BIT. TRAIL14' BIT. TRAIL10+0011+0012+0013+0014+0015+0016+0017+0018+0019+0020+0021+0022+00HORIZONTAL SCALE: 1"=50'VERTICAL SCALE: 1"=10'81582082583083584084585085586086587087588081582082583083584084585085586086587087588010+0011+0012+0013+0014+0015+0016+0017+0018+0019+0020+0021+0022+00-0.55%4.79%-4.87%-2.16%-0.99%-4.48%PROPOSED 7250FRANCE PROJECTGRADEEXISTING GRADE14'(W)X10'(H)CONC. BOXCULVERTEXISTING 15" RCPSTORM SEWER TOBE REROUTEDSOUTH OF TUNNELEXISTING 60" RCPSTORM SEWER TOBE REROUTEDNORTH OF TUNNELEXISTING 12" DIPWATER TO BELOWERED BELOWTUNNELOPTION A - SHALLOW OPEN CUTCivil Engineering Surveying Landscape Architecture5000 Glenwood AvenueGolden Valley, MN 55422civilsitegroup.com 612-615-0060FRANCE PED. TUNNEL CONCEPT FRANCE AVENUE - BETWEEN 72ND ST. AND GALLAGHER DR. 7450 METRO BOULEVARD, EDINA, MN 55439 CITY OF EDINA PROJECT ISSUE/SUBMITTAL SUMMARYDATEDESCRIPTION. .. .. .. .. .. .PROJECT NUMBER:23092. .. .. .. .. .. .. .DRAWN BY:REVIEWED BY:DJKAM. .. .. .. .. .. .. .COPYRIGHT CIVIL SITE GROUP INC.cP R E L I M I N A R Y : N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O NREVISION SUMMARYDATEDESCRIPTIONEX. APLAN ANDPROFILE. .. .. .. .. .. .01" = 20'-0"20'-0"10'-0"NKnow what'sbelow.before you dig.CallRPage 121 of 203 Gallagher DriveFrance Ave(A Public R/W)(A Public R/W)S89°48'06"W 125.00121.79Δ=14°46'22"R=472.36S00°11'54"E 237.22S75°01'42"W 56.41N00°11'54"W 268.50 S89°57'11"E 300.00CB-EDINARIM=854.37IE=849.84MH-EDINARIM=852.79IE=843.70MH-EDINARIM=852.28IE=840.1421" RCP STORM, S=3.62%15" RCP STORM, S=5.64%MH-EDINARIM=851.97IE=839.72MH-EDINARIM=85X.XXIE=839.1512" DIP WATER MAIN 60" RCP STORM, S=0.39%60" RCP STORM, S=0.39%MH-EDINARIM=858.55IE=838.39NEW MH (120")113 LF 15"RCP STORM60 LF12" DIPWATER MAIN,PROVIDEFITTINGS ASNECESSARY TOLOWER BELOWTUNNEL41 LF 60" RCPSTORMNEW MH (120")NEW MH (120")302 LF 60"RCP STORMNEW MH (120")NEW MH (120")NEW MH (120")NEW MH (120")367 LF 60" RCPSTORM167 LF 60" RCPSTORM120 LF 60" RCPSTORM520.01S89°51'35"E325.01N00°11'54"W 14'(W)X10'(H) CONC.BOX CULVERT TUNNELCAST-IN-PLACE CONC.RETAINING WALLCAST-IN-PLACE CONC.RETAINING WALLREMOVE AND REPLACEEXISTING PAVEMENT ANDCURBS TO MATCH EXISTING10' BIT. TRAIL14' BIT. TRAIL14' BIT. TRAIL14'(W)X10'(H) CONC.BOX CULVERT TUNNEL10+0011+0012+0013+0014+0015+0016+0017+0018+0019+0020+0021+0022+00HORIZONTAL SCALE: 1"=50'VERTICAL SCALE: 1"=10'81582082583083584084585085586086587087588081582082583083584084585085586086587087588010+0011+0012+0013+0014+0015+0016+0017+0018+0019+0020+0021+0022+00OPTION B - SHALLOW OPEN CUT - EXTENDED TO THE EASTPROPOSED 7250FRANCE PROJECTGRADEEXISTING GRADE14'(W)X10'(H)CONC. BOXCULVERTEXISTING 15" RCPSTORM SEWER TOBE REROUTEDSOUTH OF TUNNELEXISTING 60" RCPSTORM SEWER TOBE REROUTEDNORTH OF TUNNELEXISTING 12" DIPWATER TO BELOWERED BELOWTUNNEL-4.87%-2.16%-0.55%2.23%4.56%Civil Engineering Surveying Landscape Architecture5000 Glenwood AvenueGolden Valley, MN 55422civilsitegroup.com 612-615-0060FRANCE PED. TUNNEL CONCEPT FRANCE AVENUE - BETWEEN 72ND ST. AND GALLAGHER DR. 7450 METRO BOULEVARD, EDINA, MN 55439 CITY OF EDINA PROJECT ISSUE/SUBMITTAL SUMMARYDATEDESCRIPTION. .. .. .. .. .. .PROJECT NUMBER:23092. .. .. .. .. .. .. .DRAWN BY:REVIEWED BY:DJKAM. .. .. .. .. .. .. .COPYRIGHT CIVIL SITE GROUP INC.cP R E L I M I N A R Y : N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O NREVISION SUMMARYDATEDESCRIPTIONEX. BPLAN ANDPROFILE. .. .. .. .. .. .01" = 20'-0"20'-0"10'-0"NKnow what'sbelow.before you dig.CallRPage 122 of 203 Gallagher DriveFrance Ave(A Public R/W)(A Public R/W)S89°48'06"W 125.00121.79Δ=14°46'22"R=472.36S00°11'54"E 237.22S75°01'42"W 56.41N00°11'54"W 268.50 S89°57'11"E 300.00CB-EDINARIM=854.37IE=849.84MH-EDINARIM=852.79IE=843.70MH-EDINARIM=852.28IE=840.1421" RCP STORM, S=3.62%15" RCP STORM, S=5.64%MH-EDINARIM=851.97IE=839.72MH-EDINARIM=85X.XXIE=839.1512" DIP WATER MAIN 60" RCP STORM, S=0.39%60" RCP STORM, S=0.39%MH-EDINARIM=858.55IE=838.39520.01S89°51'35"E325.01N00°11'54"W10+0011+0012+0013+0014+0015+0016+0017+0018+0019+0020+0021+0022+00HORIZONTAL SCALE: 1"=50'VERTICAL SCALE: 1"=10'81582082583083584084585085586086587087588081582082583083584084585085586086587087588010+0011+0012+0013+0014+0015+0016+0017+0018+0019+0020+0021+0022+00PROPOSED 7250FRANCE PROJECTGRADEEXISTING GRADE8.92%0.00%-4.70%18' ROADSEPARATIONOPTION C - BRIDGECivil Engineering Surveying Landscape Architecture5000 Glenwood AvenueGolden Valley, MN 55422civilsitegroup.com 612-615-0060FRANCE PED. TUNNEL CONCEPT FRANCE AVENUE - BETWEEN 72ND ST. AND GALLAGHER DR. 7450 METRO BOULEVARD, EDINA, MN 55439 CITY OF EDINA PROJECT ISSUE/SUBMITTAL SUMMARYDATEDESCRIPTION. .. .. .. .. .. .PROJECT NUMBER:23092. .. .. .. .. .. .. .DRAWN BY:REVIEWED BY:DJKAM. .. .. .. .. .. .. .COPYRIGHT CIVIL SITE GROUP INC.cP R E L I M I N A R Y : N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O NREVISION SUMMARYDATEDESCRIPTIONEX. CPLAN ANDPROFILE. .. .. .. .. .. .01" = 20'-0"20'-0"10'-0"NKnow what'sbelow.before you dig.CallRPage 123 of 203 Figure B-6 York Avenue Bridge Page 124 of 203 Figure B-7 2020 Census Data Sources: https://data.census.gov/map/040XX00US27_1400000US27053020303?layer=VT_2022_140_00_PY _D1&loc=44.8736,-93.3356,z12.9768 Edina Neighborhood Map https://www.edinamn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1727/2019-Edina-City-Map-PDF Page 125 of 203 2020 Census Data for Neighborhoods Adjoining France Avenue South Census Tract Location Description Neighborhood Names Land Area (acres)1,754 Residential Density (pop per acre)8.1 Total Population 14,185 Avg Family Size 3.01 Employment Total Households 7,659 Total Housing Units 7,940 Median Household Income Poverty 9.3% Home Ownership Rate 72.0% Median Gross Rent $1,264 Education Bachelers Degree or Higher 40.0% Without Health Coverage 4.2% Veteran 5.7% Disabled Population 11.8% Median Age 39.1 school enrolled (K to grade 12)69.7% under 18 years 22.6% 65 years and older 17.9% Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total under 5 years 176 71 247 16 97 113 360 58 48 106 42 117 159 625 1,443 1,506 2,949 5 to 9 years 95 32 127 33 74 107 234 94 63 157 16 12 28 419 1,681 1,540 3,221 10 to 14 years 133 78 211 0 21 21 232 100 79 179 0 0 0 411 2,064 1,523 3,587 15 to 19 years 147 181 328 61 21 82 410 30 26 56 34 9 43 509 1,413 1,582 2,995 20 to 24 years 296 77 373 84 44 128 501 25 31 56 40 77 117 674 1,253 645 1,898 25 to 29 years 183 186 369 228 262 490 859 29 20 49 213 409 622 1,530 1,188 1,514 2,702 30 to 34 years 283 94 377 111 18 129 506 31 30 61 137 71 208 775 1,399 1,062 2,461 35 to 39 years 55 344 399 70 25 95 494 84 50 134 171 35 206 834 1,426 2,027 3,453 40 to 44 years 218 129 347 16 121 137 484 80 38 118 74 94 168 770 1,782 1,704 3,486 45 to 49 years 121 92 213 78 15 93 306 26 117 143 32 83 115 564 1,591 1,680 3,271 50 to 54 years 116 104 220 17 36 53 273 88 54 142 0 108 108 523 1,465 1,787 3,252 55 to 59 years 95 110 205 90 130 220 425 47 120 167 64 50 114 706 1,879 1,943 3,822 60 to 64 years 219 215 434 91 155 246 680 111 99 210 56 114 170 1,060 1,890 2,005 3,895 65 to 69 years 167 119 286 246 197 443 729 52 59 111 114 138 252 1,092 1,579 1,715 3,294 70 to 74 years 74 86 160 33 428 461 621 56 75 131 50 68 118 870 1,020 1,794 2,814 75 to 79 years 28 19 47 121 231 352 399 42 70 112 88 105 193 704 947 1,132 2,079 State of Minnesota 279 9.8 5.2 10221 SE Quadrant (240.03 + 240.04 + 240.05 + 240.06) Hennepin County Edina 2,058 61.6% $60,507 2,961 2,844 39.1% 2.30 2.2% $144,000 939 940 61.5% 16.3% $1,655 $1,463 10.1% 61.9% $1,445 55.2% 3.9% 4.5% 16.3% 40.1% 68.2 25.4% 6.5% 1.1% 55.0% $1,853$2,765 44.1%84.8% 17.0% 17.6% 84.4% 37.6 3.00 555,779 $1,700 70.9% 23,861 22,609 61.3% 53,494 10.4% 37.8 64.1% 21.4% between France & Hwy 100; between 70th St and Edina/Bloomington border South Cornelia, Parklawn, Pentagon Park, Lake Edina between France and Hwy 100; between Hwy 62 and 70th St Lake Cornelia between France and Xerxes (Richfield border); between Highway 62 and 70th St Southdale 240.05 7.9% 2.8% 40.9% 13.4% $82,435 674 7.2 323 13.8 478 4.3 4,886 57.1% 7.9% 2,214 9.1% 5.8% 1.0% 7.1% 29.4%22.7% 22.2% Promenade, Centennial Lakes, Edinborough between France and Xerxes (Richfield border); between 70th St and Bloomington border 2.97 18.0% 42.6 55.0% 44.8 9.5% 4.3% 1.8% 71.1% $125,506 61.6% 1.1% 7.4% $59,107 9.5% 29.6% 4.9% 74.7% 240.06 240.03 and 240.04 240.04240.03 55.9% 7.4% 80.3% 2.87 2,0784,473 2.83 2,748 2.48 57.4% 1,817 1,826 26.9% 23.1% 64.1% 50.8 Page 126 of 203 Census Tract Location Description Neighborhood Names State of Minnesota SE Quadrant (240.03 + 240.04 + 240.05 + 240.06) Hennepin County Edina between France & Hwy 100; between 70th St and Edina/Bloomington border South Cornelia, Parklawn, Pentagon Park, Lake Edina between France and Hwy 100; between Hwy 62 and 70th St Lake Cornelia between France and Xerxes (Richfield border); between Highway 62 and 70th St Southdale 240.05 Promenade, Centennial Lakes, Edinborough between France and Xerxes (Richfield border); between 70th St and Bloomington border 240.06 240.03 and 240.04 240.04240.03 80 to 84 years 48 101 149 91 180 271 420 35 70 105 25 100 125 650 565 1,067 1,632 85 years and older 45 104 149 240 655 895 1,044 44 78 122 82 89 171 1,337 714 1,512 2,226 Total = 2,499 2,142 4,641 1,626 2,710 4,336 8,977 1,032 1,127 2,159 1,238 1,679 2,917 14,053 25,299 27,738 53,037 Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total 19 and under 551 362 913 19.7% 110 213 323 7.4% 1,236 282 216 498 23.1% 92 138 230 7.9%1,964 6,601 6,151 12,752 24.0% 20 to 34 years 762 357 1,119 24.1% 423 324 747 17.2% 1,866 85 81 166 7.7% 390 557 947 32.5%2,979 3,840 3,221 7,061 13.3% 35 to 49 years 394 565 959 20.7% 164 161 325 7.5% 1,284 190 205 395 18.3% 277 212 489 16.8%2,168 4,799 5,411 10,210 19.3% 50 to 64 years 430 429 859 18.5% 198 321 519 12.0% 1,378 246 273 519 24.0% 120 272 392 13.4%2,289 5,234 5,735 10,969 20.7% 65 to 74 years 241 205 446 9.6% 279 625 904 20.8% 1,350 108 134 242 11.2% 164 206 370 12.7%1,962 2,599 3,509 6,108 11.5% 75 years and older 121 224 345 7.4% 452 1,066 1,518 35.0% 1,863 121 218 339 15.7% 195 294 489 16.8%2,691 2,226 3,711 5,937 11.2% 65 years and older 362 429 791 731 1,691 2,422 3,213 229 352 581 359 500 859 4,653 4,825 7,220 12,045 Language Spoken at Home other than english 17.7%12.5% Race & Ethnicity American Indian 0.2%0.4%0.1%0.7% 48 0.2%11,938 0.9% Asian 22.8%13.6%7.3%10.5% 2,287 8.7%97,864 7.1% Black or African American 5.7%9.5%1.5%8.8% 1,024 3.4%171,511 12.4% Hispanic or Latino 7.4%3.0%2.0%4.5% 703 3.6%98,250 7.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0% 0 0.0%459 0.0% Other race 5.0%1.2%0.4%1.8% 381 1.5%54,040 3.9% Two or more races 5.0%4.0%4.8%5.3% 703 5.8%90,631 6.6% White 53.9%68.3%84.0%68.4% 9,742 76.7%855,122 62.0% Total = 14,888 1,379,81555,496 130 4,826 1,911 2,002 8 831 12.4% 3,214 42,574 19 303 2,878 1,968 153 53 0 130 252 2,120 1,780 2 154 32 42 0 8 102265 2,844 5,277 18 629 437 140 0 56 183 9 1,201 303 391 0 264 3,150 4,613 19.5%12.4%33.4%10.9% Page 127 of 203 Figure B-8 East Sidewalk along France Avenue Looking North Page 128 of 203 Figure B-9 West Sidewalk along France Avenue Looking North Page 129 of 203 7235 France Edina, Hennepin, MetroGIS | © WSB & Associates 2013, © WSB & Associates 2013 February 8, 2023 0 160 32080 ft 0 40 8020 m 1:1,200 Figure B-10 Public Utility Map Page 130 of 203 elev . 877 elev. 860 elev. 8 6 5 elev. 874elev. 864 150’ bridge over France Avenue with 18’ vertical clearance to roadway 40’ bridge over driveway entrance with 18’ vertical clearance to roadway 40’ bridge over driveway entrance with 18’ vertical clearance to roadway FRANCE AVENUEGALLAGHER DRIVE elev . 872elev . 868 20’ ramp section 100’ ramp section 80’ ramp section 100’ ramp section elev. 869elev. 859 elev. 855 elev. 881elev. 882elev. 879elev. 879elev . 882 elev. 855 elev. 854 Alignment Diagram | Pedestrian and bicycle grade-separated crossing of France Avenue at Gallagher Drive (along existing Nine Mile Creek Trail) 26 October 2024 Hennepin County Natural Resources Map Date: 11/4/2024 This data (i) is furnished 'AS IS' with no representation as to completeness or accuracy; (ii) is furnished with no warranty of any kind; and (iii) is not suitable for legal, engineering or surveying purposes. Hennepin County shall not be liable for any damage, injury or loss resulting from this data. COPYRIGHT © HENNEPIN COUNTY 2024 ¯ Text Text Comments: Legend2 Foot ElevationContoursIndexIntermediate 1:2,400 NOTES • Bridge over France Avenue is shifted south to allow traffic signals to remain in place but may require additional shifts or reconstruction of traffic signals to maintain proper signtlines to traffic signals. • Private driveways east and west of France Avenue require bridges.. • Portions of the structure on Gallagher Drive may require partial parcel acquisition or easement at southwest portion of intersection; impacts to the parcel’s parking have not been defined. • Accommodation of structure and trail on Gallagher Drive may require parcel acquisition or easements. • Structure alignment assumes full green space east of France Avenue is available and could accommodate structure and trail. • Structure depth assumed to be two feet; actual structure depth may be greater than two feet resulting in higher bridge decks and slightly longer access ramps (20 feet of ramp for every additional 1 foot vertical). • Accessible routes for users on France Avenue are inconvenient and may result in continued at-grade crossings of France Avenue.. • Users with origins north of west leg or south of east leg are inconveniened and may result in continued at-grade crossings of France Avenue. • Any enhanced elements at the southwest corner of the east side redevelopment will be partially obscured by the bridge structure. • The introduction of a restaurant at the southeast corner of the east side development will have its view of The Promenade partially obscured by the bridge structure. BRIDGE SECTIONS RAMP SECTIONS RAMP SECTI O N S FIGURE B-11 Page 131 of 203 Figure B-12 2018 Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, Page 55 Page 132 of 203 Figure B-13 Page 133 of 203 APPENDIX C FRANCE AVENUE CROSSING - SCRAPBOOK OF IDEAS Page 134 of 203 South France Avenue Crossing – Scrapbook of Ideas 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 1 This scrapbook contains a collection of ideas in the form of photos, diagrams, and sketches that were presented to and received from various community stakeholders between May and November 2023 Page 135 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 2 Page 136 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 3 Page 137 of 203 Pedestrian Underpass 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 4 Page 138 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 5 Page 139 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 6 We don’t want this……… Page 140 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 7 Page 141 of 203 35’18’ 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 8 Page 142 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 9 Page 143 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 10 Page 144 of 203 Walker Sculpture Bridge Minneapolis, MN 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only11 Page 145 of 203 Millennium Bridge in Denver 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 12 Page 146 of 203 Underground Concourse 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 13 Page 147 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 14 Page 148 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 15 Page 149 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 16 Page 150 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 17 Page 151 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 18 Page 152 of 203 John Hancock Plaza, Chicago 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 19 Page 153 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 20 Page 154 of 203 IDS Crystal Court, Minneapolis RH Rooftop, Edina 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 21 Page 155 of 203 Split Level Street 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 22 Page 156 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 23 Page 157 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 24 Page 158 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 25 Page 159 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 26 Page 160 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 27 Page 161 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 28 Page 162 of 203 72nd StreetHazelton RoadGallagher DriveParklawn Avenue76th Street10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 29 Page 163 of 203 72nd StreetHazelton RoadGallagher DriveParklawn Avenue70th Street10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 30 Page 164 of 203 Hazelton Road 72nd Street Gallagher Drive Parklawn Ave 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 31 Page 165 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 32 Page 166 of 203 Riley Creek Tunnel Chanhassen 125’ long with 10’ light well in the middle 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 33 Page 167 of 203 Bluff Creek Tunnel Chanhassen 124’ long with 12’ light well in the middle 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 34 Page 168 of 203 Bluff Creek Tunnel Chanhassen 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 35 Page 169 of 203 Shakopee Tunnel 123’ long, 34’ wide 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 36 Page 170 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 37 Page 171 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 38 Page 172 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 39 Page 173 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 40 Page 174 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 41 Page 175 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 42 Page 176 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 43 Page 177 of 203 51’ wide 13’ 7” High 96’ 17’ 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 44 Page 178 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 45 Page 179 of 203 80’ 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 46 Page 180 of 203 Max. slope = 5% 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 47 Page 181 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 48 Page 182 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 49 Page 183 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 50 Page 184 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 51 Page 185 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 52 Page 186 of 203 195810/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 53 Page 187 of 203 WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU APPRECIATE TODAY THAT EXISTS THANKS TO THE DECISIONS AND EFFORTS OF PEOPLE HERE MORE THAN 10 YEARS AGO? 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 54 Page 188 of 203 WHAT IS SOMETHING WE MIGHT START TODAY FOR WHICH PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY WILL BE THANKFUL MORE THAN 10 YEARS FROM NOW? 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 55 Page 189 of 203 France Avenue Crossing Scrapbook of Ideas Please add Images of places you have been or pictures you have seen that could be an inspiration, or an idea to develop, as we continue to brainstorm the France Avenue Crossing opportunity 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 56 Page 190 of 203 Los Angeles Shopping Mall 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 57 Page 191 of 203 Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 58 Page 192 of 203 North Loop Green, Minneapolis 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 59 Page 193 of 203 North Loop Green, Minneapolis 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 60 Page 194 of 203 Bourdeaux Village – Bourdeaux, France 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 61 Page 195 of 203 Lisbon, Portugal 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 62 Page 196 of 203 Lisbon, Portugal10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 63 Page 197 of 203 Interesting Bike and Pedestrian Paths 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 64 Page 198 of 203 Interesting Bike and Pedestrian Paths 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 65 Page 199 of 203 Interesting Bike and Pedestrian Paths Chicago’s Elevated 606 Park / Bloomington Trail – 2.7 mile public trail Photo from Dwell https://www.dwell.com/article/elevated-606-park-will-transform-chicago- 8c4078ff/6133589748322426880 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 66 Page 200 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 67 Page 201 of 203 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 68 Page 202 of 203 Do you have anything to add to the scrapbook? 10/10/2023 Scrapbook of Ideas for brainstorming and discussion only 69 Page 203 of 203