Edina Council Awards $22.6M Highway 100 Interchange Contract
The Edina City Council awarded a $22.6 million contract to Ames Construction for the Vernon Avenue Highway 100 interchange project during its April 16 meeting, with construction set to begin April 23.
The project will create a new tight diamond interchange with two bridges - one over Vernon Avenue and the CPKC rail line, and another over Highway 100. Engineering Director Chad Milner said the work aims to improve traffic operations, bike and pedestrian safety, and create potential space for expanding the civic campus. Construction is scheduled for completion by November 15, with roads reopening at that time.
The $28.2 million total project cost will be split between federal funding ($11.2 million), Hennepin County, the city, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation. City funding of approximately $11.2 million will come from municipal state aid, debt service, utility funds, and other sources including potential state bonding.
During construction, Vernon Avenue will be closed between Interlachen Boulevard and Grange Road, with detours directing traffic to Eden Avenue for east-west connections. Milner emphasized extensive communication efforts including 9,000 postcards to residents, business-specific outreach, and bi-weekly public meetings to help navigate traffic impacts.
The council also continued public hearings on two development projects to May 6: the Opus Development headquarters at 5100 Eden Avenue and the Lincoln and Londonderry Small Area Plan. Additionally, the council directed staff to prepare an agreement with Hennepin County to potentially transfer the city's assessing services, which could reduce the general fund levy by approximately $500,000 or about 1 percent.
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[Music] Edina residents can schedule a free home energy squad visit in April. Home Energy Squad provided by Excel Energy and Center Point Energy and delivered by the Center for Energy and Environment helps residents living in 1 to four unit homes identify ways to save energy with a personalized home assessment. They will install energy saving materials and inspect insulation, heating and cooling systems, and the water heater. Materials they might install include LED light bulbs, door and attic hatch, weather stripping, programmable or smart thermostat, and high efficiency water fixtures. The cost for a home energy squad visit is typically reduced to $50 for Edina residents, but visits scheduled in April will be free as part of work toward completing the goals of the city's climate action plan. Edina residents should sign up for the home energy squad because it's a tailored solution to their home, helping them identify energy efficiency upgrades. There's a lot of benefits beyond just the climate and environmental benefit. they'll be able to see their energy bills and their energy use go down and so another financial benefit for them. And then we also just see energy efficiency improves comfort in the home. A better insulated, better weatherized home is more comfortable than one that's very drafty. For more information or to schedule the Home Energy Squad, visit mnce.org/hes. org/hes.
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