Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Edina public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in roads with high priority
Street and Alley Reconstruction Projects
Nearly $10 million was awarded to rebuild neighborhood streets in the Prospect Knolls A, C & D and Parklawn Court area. Residents there will see construction — and smoother roads — in the coming season.
France Avenue sidewalk gap closure
After nearly 20 years of exploring ways to expand the Edina Promenade, staff were scheduled to update the HRA on a pedestrian crossing of France Avenue connecting the South Cornelia and Parklawn neighborhoods with Centennial Lakes. Options range from moving ahead with design and phased construction to dropping the idea.
PACS Fund Investments in Sidewalks and Bike Facilities
The council removed sidewalks from the Prospect Knolls reconstruction after a neighbor petition — mostly over who has to shovel and pay for repairs. Commissioners worry the same pattern will keep repeating and plan surveys and one-on-one council outreach to change minds.
Wooddale Avenue Bike Lane Project
An advisory communication supports bike lanes on Wooddale, which would mean removing on-street parking. Staff will bring a recommendation back in May after gathering community feedback.
Traffic Safety Action Plan (Vision Zero)
Edina adopted a data-driven plan to reach zero traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2050, with a priority network of high-crash streets and safety countermeasures built into future road projects.