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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-08-19_WORK SESSIONAGENDA CLOSED MEETING AND WORK SESSION CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA COMMUNITY ROOM TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2014 5:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER 11. ROLL CALL 5:00 P.M. III. CLOSED MEETING A. Possible Real Estate Acquisition, 3944 West 49 Yi Street, Edina 5:30 P.M. IV. BLAKE ROAD CORRIDOR STUDY REPORT 6:00 P.M. V. 2015 BUDGET PREVIEW 6:45 P.M. VI. ADJOURNMENT 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 72 hours in advance of the meeting. I1 SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS /DATES /EVENTS �I Tues Aug 19 Work Session -Blake Road Corridor Study 5:00 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Budget Preview 6:00 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Aug 19 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Mon Sep I LABOR DAY HOLIDAY OBSERVED - City Hall Closed Tues Sep 2 Work Session - Grandview Development Partner Interviews 5:00 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Sep 2 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tues Sep 16 Work Session - Donations and Sponsorships 5:00 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Sep 16 Joint Session With Heritage Preservation Board 6:00 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Sep 16 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tues Oct 7 Work Session - 2015 Boards/Commission Work Plans 5:30 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tue Oct 7 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tues Oct 21 Rep. Keith Ellison Update 5:00 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Business Meeting 5:45 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tree Ordinance 6:00 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tue Oct 21 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Mon Nov 3 Work Session - TBD 5:30 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Mon Nov. 3 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tues Nov. 4 GENERAL ELECTION DAY - Polls Open 7 A.M. Through 8:00 P.M. Tus Nov I I VETERANS' DAY HOLIDAY OBSERVED -City Hall Closed Tees Nov 15 Work Session - TBD 5:30 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM s Nov 15 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS .irs Nov 27 THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY OBSERVED - City Hall Closed Fri Nov 28 DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY OBSERVED City Hall Closed -To: MAYOR AND COUNCIL From: Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Transportation Planner Date: August 19, 2014 Subject: Blake Road Corridor Study Update _t �caRPORA�6 1888 Work Session Item P. IV. Action ❑ Discussion Information ❑ Action Requested: Blake Road Corridor Study Update Information / Background:­' WSB & Associates will be present at this work session to provide Council with an update of the Blake Road Corridor Study, led by the City of Hopkins in' conjunction with Hennepin County and the Cities of Edina and St. Louis. Park. Staff and consultants would appreciate comments and feedback based `on the presentation. Attachments; WSB Memorandum: Blake Road Corridor Study G: \PW \CENTRAL SVCS \ENG DIV \PROJECTS \IMPR NOS \A256 Blake Rd Corridor Study \WS Item Blake Road CotdorStudy.docx City of Edina 4801 W. 501h St. Edina, MN 55424 WSB - Infrastructure ■ Engineering ■ Planning ■ Construction & Associates. be- Memorandum To: Edina City Council From: Tony Heppelmann, PE WSB & Associates Date: August 13, 2014 Re: Blake Road Corridor Study WSB Project No. 01787 -240 701 Xenia Avenue South Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 Tel: 763 - 541 -4800 Fax: 763 -541 -1700 The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Edina City Council an update on the Blake Road Corridor Study. Background The City of Hopkins, in conjunction with Hennepin County, the Cities of Edina and St. Louis Park, is leading a corridor study for Blake Road /Aquila Avenue to identify and plan for transportation improvements needed to support construction of the Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) line. The study area extends from 36th Street in St. Louis Park to Interlachen Boulevard in Edina. The study has included participation from the agencies listed above as well as Three Rivers Park District, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and with Southwest LRT Project Office. The study is intended to address infrastructure needs in order to: • Provide better accommodations for pedestrians, bicyclists and bus users • Provide better connections and access to the planned light rail station at Blake Road and 2nd Street for all modes ■ Provide better connections and access to adjacent neighborhoods, commercial nodes and recreational facilities ■ Provide the necessary transportation infrastructure to support redevelopment in and near the corridor that will enhance economic growth, community connectivity, and residential diversity The study is guided by a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) with representatives from each of the partner agencies listed above. Schedule and Scope The Blake Road Corridor Study began in March 2014 and is anticipated to be completed by `February 2015. The scope of the study includes the following: Spring Data collection: traffic, safety, trails, planned improvements, previous studies 2014 Document existing conditions — safety problems, gaps in the networks, poor operations, connectivity concerns, areas identified for redevelopment/planned development, etc. Analyze future traffic conditions Develop corridor goals and objectives Summer Develop and evaluate alternatives for improvements to the corridor 2014 Attend city council work sessions /meetings • Open House 1: June 25 (collect input on needs, issues, etc.) • Open House 2: September (present and collect input on alternatives) Fall 2014 Select a preferred alternative Develop an implementation plan: costs, timing and funding sources Provide update to city councils • Open House 3: November /December (present preferred alternative) Winter Finalize implementation plan 2014/2015 Prepare final report Public Involvement The first project open house was held on June 25, 2014. Approximately 50 people attended the meeting. The project team provided information on the purpose and goals of the study. The open house materials also included information on existing conditions in the corridor, including crash history, traffic operations, proposed public infrastructure and private development in the corridor, and existing and planned pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Comments from the public fell into the following themes: • Traffic operations and safety concerns • Pedestrian crossings of Blake Road and the need for sidewalks on intersecting streets, including Belmore Lane • Desire for bicycle facilities on Blake Road • Safety concerns about the Cedar Lake Regional Trail crossing of Blake Road • Access to future Southwest LRT station for pedestrians, bicyclists, and bus transit users Summary of Alternatives Based upon the technical analyses and feedback from the TAC and the public, WSB developed a series of alternatives (for the roadway, pedestrian /bicycle facilities, intersection improvements and corridor crossings) to meet the identified needs and desires along the corridor. The project Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) has reviewed these alternatives and provided feedback that was used to refine the alternatives. These alternatives will be presented to the public at an Page 2 open house in September. The- following paragraphs summarize the alternatives developed to date: South of Excelsior Boulevard (CSAH.3) Within the City of Edina Blake Road is proposed to remain a two -lane roadway with 6 foot wide bicycle lanes adjacent to the curb. A new sidewalk is proposed on the west side of Blake Road, from Boyce Street to Waterman Avenue. The sidewalk would be 6 feet wide and 6 feet from the existing curb. North of Boyce Street, the sidewalk would,connect to multipurpose trails on both sides of Blake Road.` The attached layout and typical section show the proposed sidewalk and bike lanes in Edina. Between Excelsior Boulevard (CSAH 3) and 36th Street WSB and the TAC are currently evaluating the following alternatives for Blake Road between Excelsior Boulevard (CSAH 3) and 36th Street. Attached are typical sections showing the cycle track plus sidewalk.and multipurpose trail alternatives on a °4 -lane divided roadway, as well as a layout showing the proposed design for the intersection of Blake. Road and Excelsior Boulevard. Under the pedestrian and bicycle facility, alternatives, the TAC has - discussed that the multipurpose. trail alternative may be the most appropriate facility for the corridor. A multipurpose trail will meet the needs of less- experienced bicyclists connecting; to the Cedar Lake Trail and the future LRT station. The multipurpose trail will also result in fewer impacts to adjacent properties than the. cycle track plus sidewalk alternative. Roadway • 3 -Lane — Center Left -turn Lane and Right -turn lanes (48 feet curb face to curb face) • 4 -Lane — No separate turn lanes (48 feet curb to curb) • 5 -Lane — Center Left -turn lane with no median and no right -turn lane (59 feet) • 4 -Lane Divided — Median with left -turn lanes and. no right -turn lanes (67 feet) Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities • On -road Bike Lanes • Cycle Track plus' Sidewalk • Multipurpose Trails Other Alternatives Between Excelsior Boulevard and RR Crossing" • Median Break at Apartment Access • No Median Break Cedar Lake Trail Crossinq • At -Grade • Grade Separated Page 3 Lake Street Pedestrian Crossinq • At -Grade • Grade Separated Intersections with 2nd and Lake Streets • Traffic Signal • Roundabout Intersection with TH 7 • At -Grade • Grade Separated Interchange Next Steps A project open house will'be scheduled for late September. At this meeting the various alternatives considered will be.presented along with an initial evaluation of the alternatives. A draft recommendation will be provided in terms of an alternative that is likely to move forward for design. Feedback and input on the alternatives from the public and property owners will be used to help finalize section of a preferred alternative. Following the open house, the-TAC will select a preferred alternative. WSB.'will develop an implementation plan that includes: construction costs, potential right of way impacts, timing of construction and potential funding sources. WSB will provide an update to city councils in late 12014. A final open house will be held in late 2014. Attachments Edina Typical Section Edina Layout Excelsior Boulevard - TH 7 Typical Sections for Cycle Track/Sidewalk and Multipurpose Trail . Excelsior Boulevard -Blake Road Intersection Layout Page 4 EXIST EXIST R /,W 66' R/W 2.33' 6' � 6' � � 6' I 12' I 12' � 6' � � 14.33' Sidewalk Blvd Exist Thru Lane Thru Lane Exist Boulevard Bike Lane Bike Lane Proposed Section with Sidewalk Blake Road Corridor - Waterman to Spruce August 13, 2014 City of Edina, Minnesota Typical Section CSAH 20 (Blake Road) Improvements - County Project No. xxx Waterman Ave to Excelsior Blvd August, 2014 ,I WIS P y i f t: yIr ...3 a 'iii .. a• � �'� CONCEPT ONLY ' SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AUGUST 13, 2014 r WS EXIST R/� �s C J d O E rD 66' v _ LEGEND r 4 Q Proposed Roadway Built Over Inplace Roadway • Q Proposed Roadway ® Proposed Islands! Medians t =1 ® Q Proposed Shoulder Proposed Bituminous Path •-T ' Q Proposed Concrete Walk Q Q Proposed Retaining Walls Proposed Driveways � 1,- Proposed Traffic Directional Arrows .. h T -- Existing Right of Way • -.� -•••- Proposed Right of Way•: Proposed Temporary Easement • - -- Approximate Construction Limits {6 Ca Proposed Total R/WAcquisition Q Driveway Remnant Area (To Become Greenspace) it P Partial Taking — Access Closed W 0 0 U N + r• d ,-v�*Ab 4.. EXIST 2.33' 6' 6 67, smewa�k h rn�1� L' a�� F rn•1� La se 'F 6' +� I e1o4w.e3.•3a a Bw E ' jE,�n Bike Lane Bike We Proposed Section with Sidewalk 99,, L V „ a or I ti =i � -- o 1W rr :oo rr 1' — . 0 �. . — J .0, mum + e Y fi�' i1 t • �J � e t \ r ' 4. t: .� ter. ~_ "� •alt , _ - i "Fe _ "a.• C. �f :.i• a �. f s r i m 106.34' 21.67' 63' 21.67' 2.67' 2.67' 5.5' T� 6' T 5.5' T r T 2' 11' .T 11' 12' I 6' I 12' I 11' 12' 1 1 I 5.5' 6' 1 5.5' Walk .1. One -Way Thru Lane Thru Lane Turn Lane + Median Thru Lane + Thru Lane -1- -}One -Way + Walk 'I Cycle Track Cycle Track - - - - -- �_ Existing Right -of -Way Varies 85' to 95' Proposed Section with One -Way Cycle Track Walk 102.34' 19.67' 63' 19.67' bosom - ,V4 - 2' 2' 1. 10' 1 5.67' 1 2' 11' ill 12' 6' 12' ill 2'l 5.67' 10' Multipurpose Buffer Thru Lane Thru Lane Turn Lane Median Thru Lane Thru Lane Buffer Multipurpose Trail Trail Existing Right -of -Way Varies 85' to 95' - - -- - Proposed Section with Multipurpose Trail Blake Road Corridor - TH 7 to CSAH 3 July 23, 2014 City of Hopkins, Minnesota Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Alternatives CSAH 20 (Blake Road) Improvements - County Project No. xxx Blake/ Excelsior Blvd Intersection of i 1 -1 CONCEPT ONLY SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AUGUST 13, 2014 Hennepin © X ` • 0 100 FT 200 FT t 13'THRU /LT LAN 13'LANE •■■•■■��� - - - - -- 12'LANE 13'THRU /RT LAN �i 13'LANE 2 LTL a : I1'LANE �l -- ,� 13 ' R TL 1 : �1f1iL —� _._12' L TL r * 12 LAN s .j 11111i 13'L ANE MENNEN M "Its I_ Y 1 I LEGEND Proposed Roadway Built Over Inplace Roadway D Proposed Roadway 0 Proposed Islands / Medians D Proposed Shoulder Proposed Bituminous Path © Proposed Concrete Walk O Proposed Retaining Walls Q Proposed Driveways ti I,- Proposed Traffic Directional Arrows Existing Right of Way — Proposed Right of Way Proposed Temporary Easement Approximate Construction Limits Proposed Total R/W Acquisition Driveway Remnant Area (To Become Greenspace) P Partial Taking XXXX Access Closed ti- �: AV r �.