• INFORMATIONAL NEWSLETTER

April 23, 2008
INFORMATIONAL NEWSLETTER
WOODLAND ROAD
ROADWAY & UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT: In November 2006, the City of Edina received a petition from residents on Woodland Road requesting
concrete curb and gutter, from Wooddale Avenue to Brookview Avenue. Engineering staff has evaluated the viability
of the request and found that it is feasible; therefore, we have added it to our schedule for this summer.
It is standard practice for us to evaluate surrounding surface drainage and utilities (sanitary sewer, storm sewer,
water main, sidewalk and street lighting) for existing problems and include these improvements as part of the project.
We also review sump pumps and include sump pump drain where needed to allow you to connect your sump pump
discharge.
NEIGHBORHOOD INPUT OPPORTUNITIES:
INFORMATIONAL MEETING: We are hosting an informational meeting regarding this project on Wednesday, May
7, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., in the Edina City Council Chambers, 4801 W. 50th Street. The meeting will include a short
presentation followed by an informal question and answer session. The presentation will cover scope of work and
more details of assessment costs.
SCHEDULE: The construction for this project should take approximately three months, depending on the extent of
work to be completed (utility work will generally increase this time considerably).
The proposed preliminary schedule is as follows:
Informational Meeting………………………………..May 7, 2008
Tentative Public Hearing…………………………...May 20, 2008
Begin Construction…………………………….…...Summer 2008
Complete Construction… ……………………………….Fall 2008
Final Assessment Hearing……........................................... 2009
Please keep in mind that this project is “proposed only” until the City Council orders it at a Public Hearing.
You will be notified of the public hearing date at least ten days prior to the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING: The public hearing allows for recorded public comment on the proposed project. The public
hearing is scheduled for May 20, 7 p.m., in the Edina City Council Chambers. You will receive a reminder
approximately 10 days prior to the public hearing.
ASSESSMENTS: There will be a special assessment for the roadway reconstruction costs. The assessment is
based on residential equivalent units (REU) per single-family residence. Properties within the project area (see map)
will be assessed one full REU. The preliminary assessment for this project is approximately $15,000 per REU. The
cost includes necessary roadway improvements such as pavement, driveway tie-ins and street lighting. Utility
improvements and concrete curb and gutter costs will be charged to the respective City utility funds and will not be
assessed. Assessment payment can be made as follows: 1) pay the entire amount when due without interest; 2) pre-
pay a minimum of 25% when due and spread the remaining portion over 10 years with interest; 3) make partial
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payments over 10 years with interest; or, 4) defer the assessment if you qualify. The assessment will be levied/due
fall 2009.
PROPERTY OWNER QUESTIONNAIRE: Please complete the attached questionnaire to help us better understand
your property drainage issues, existing underground utilities and residential lighting options and return the
questionnaire no later than May 9, using the self-addressed stamped-envelope or hand deliver at the May 7
Open House.
If you cannot attend the informational meeting and/or the public hearing and would like to publicly comment on the
project, please send a letter or email to Jack Sullivan, Assistant City Engineer, (jsullivan@ci.edina.mn.us) regarding
your comments on this project, to:
Edina City Council
c/o Engineering Department
City of Edina
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
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