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Neighbor seeks grading and landscaping after large transformer placed in easement near Hawks Lake
Summary
A resident near Hawks Lake asked the council for help after a large utility transformer was installed in the easement directly in front of a residence; the resident requested grading and landscaping to reduce the visual impact and said coordination details had not been communicated during installation.
Alexander Melton addressed the Edina City Council Sept. 2 to request city assistance after a large electrical transformer was installed in the easement directly in front of his home on Wycliffe Road, adjacent to Hawks Lake. Melton said he and neighbors support the lift‑station and three‑phase power upgrade that required the transformer, but said the installed transformer is larger than any they have seen in front of residences and that dimensions were not communicated during coordination.
Melton told council the…
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