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Home My WebLink About2012-10-25 Meeting Packet. AGENDA CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION COUNCIL CHAMBERS October 25, 2012 6:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Regular Meeting of September 20, 2012 V. COMMUNITY COMMENT During "Community Comment," the Transportation Commission will invite residents to share relevant issues or concerns. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Generally speaking, items that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. Individuals should not expect the Chair • or Commission Members to respond to their comments tonight. Instead, the Commission might refer the matter to staff for consideration at a future meeting. VI. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS ✓�. do.town Update t -'B. Hennepin County Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan Xerxes Avenue Restriping — from 60th Street West to TH62 Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund Policy ./E. 2013 Work Plan 2013 Neighborhood Reconstruction Projects (l6l Traffic Safety Committee Report of October 3, 2012 H. Updates i. Student Member . ii. Bike Edina Task Force — September 13, 2012 Minutes iii. Living Streets Working Group Agenda / Edina Transportation Commission October 25, 2012 Page 2 Isiv. Transportation Options Working Group V. Communications Committee VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS A. Correspondence from City Council packet relating to transportation issues. VIII. CHAIR AND COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS IX. STAFF COMMENTS X. 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 952-927-886172 hours in advance of the meeting. 40hursday Oct 25 Thursday Nov 15 Thursday Dec 20 Thursday Jan 17 � 0 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS G:\Engineering\Infrastructure\Streets\Traffic\TRANSP COMM\Agendas\2012 R&R\20120920 Agenda.docx MINUTES OF CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA • TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION COMMUNITY ROOM SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 6:00 P.M. ROLLCALL Answering roll call was Members Bass, Braden, Franzen, Iyer, Janovy, LaForce, Nelson, Schweiger, Sierks and Thompson. New student member Caroline Sierks was welcomed to the ETC. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA The agenda was amended by member Bass to reschedule the do.town update for next month's meeting. Motion was made by member Janovy and seconded by member Iver approving the amended agenda. All voted ave. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 16.2012 The minutes was amended as follows: page 2, 4th paragraph, delete "Sgt. Olson said she supports the Police Department's position that it is a good ordinance regardless of whether it is legal to do so," page 4, 3`d paragraph, delete "City Council" and replace with "State Legislature," 4th paragraph, add "North" before "St. Paul." Motion was made by member Franzen and seconded by member LaForce to aoorove the amended August 16 minutes. All voted ave. Motion carried. IWOMMUNITY COMMENT - None. REPORT/RECOMMENDATIONS do.town Update Rescheduled for next meeting. Sidewalk Ordinance Discussion Chair Nelson said the discussion was a continuation from last meeting. Member Janovy made the following motion and it was seconded by member Laforce: 1. Forward the BETF memo and recommendation as background information. 2. Recommend that the City Council update Ordinance 1400.07, Subd. 3 by inserting the word "motor" before "vehicle" so that it reads: "No motor vehicle shall be parked or driven on or along a sidewalk." 3. Recommend that the City Council update Ordinance 1230.03G by inserting the word "motor" before vehicle so that it reads: "...no person shall in any park or publicly owned property: Drive or park a motor vehicle on any area not designated for parking or travel." 4. Recommend that the City Council eliminate Ordinance 1425 — Bicycle Registration. Member Janovy said for City Council's discussion, they would have the BETF memo and the ETC minutes for background and adding "motor" before "vehicle" is the simplest change because activities like skateboarding or inline skating would Wrobably qualify as vehicles. She said it is more than bikes that are impacted by the code and this would change it to the intended purpose of restricting motor vehicles. She was asked about motorized scooters and wheelchairs and she said they are considered pedestrians if being used as a substitute for walking. 1Aember Iyer asked if they are going against the police's recommendation and member Janovy said yes. He said he agreed with eliminating the bike registration but wondered why they were going against the police. He said he would give discretion of enforcement in the same way that discretion is given to the engineering staff. Member Janovy said the police are not enforcing the ordinance and residents are confused about the ordinance based on emails that the City Council has received. She said also that the change would bring Edina in line with surrounding communities. Chair Nelson also agreed with eliminating the bike registration and leaving everything else as is since there are no real issues. Member Janovy said parking bikes on sidewalk is currently not allowed and chair Nelson said this could be treated as an exception. Member Bass said they should support actual behavior and not dissidence. Members Thompson and Franzen also agreed with the motion. After discussion, the following vote was taken: Ayes: Bass, Braden, Franzen, Janovy, LaForce, Schweiger, Sierks, Thompson Nays: Iyer, Nelson Motion carried. Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) Report of September 5, 2012 Chair Nelson thanked staff for including photos in the report because they are very helpful in understanding the story. Section B.1. Membpr Janovy asked if the request was for no parking between Bruce & Casco Avenues. Director Houle said the request was specific to the resident's address. Member Janovy said the 85th percentile speed data is useful but asked if they could also get the number of vehicles travelling over 30 mph and Director Houle said yes. Member LaForce asked how to interpret the 85th percentile data. Director Houle explained that the industry standard is to look at the speed that 85% of drivers are travelling and Wember Thompson added that they look at all the recorded speeds and pick the speeds that 85% of drivers are raveling. He said the speed limit is set based on driver behavior and people drive based on their comfort level. Director Houle will explain how the 85th percentile speed process works at the next meeting. Section B.2. Member Thompson suggested a way finding sign to the back parking lot Section D - Director Houle explained that section D is there to show other issues that staff assists residents with. Section D. 1. Member LaForce asked if the City proactively monitors overgrown vegetation and Director Houle said staff is encouraged to report clear view issues. He said the police enforce clear view and they are generally successful in getting residents to comply when complaints are received. Member Janovy noted that there is new landscaping at Concord & Oak with arborvitaes that are small now but will present a clear view issue when fully grown because of how close they are planted to the street. Director Houle said he will forward this to the police. Member Franzen said he received a letter from the City recently about trimming his trees. Section D. 12. It was noted that it would be informative to know what advisory was given to the resident. Section D. 13. It was noted that it was good to see the new crosswalk being noticed. Director Houle said the media has been calling him about the new style because of crosswalk incidences. Member Bass said she has noticed more kids using the sidewalk and crosswalk. Motion made by member Janovv and seconded by member Thompson to approve the September 5 TSC report. All voted ave. Motion carried. 0 2013 Neighborhood Reconstruction Projects — Receive Feasibility Studies Director Houle said staff will do a formal presentation at the Oct. 25 meeting but in the meantime, he asked 0 ommissioners to submit comments or questions to him in a timely manner so that staff can prepare responses for the ct. 25 meeting. Chair Nelson noted that the Braemar Hills questionnaire did not include streetlights and Director Houle said they already have decorative streetlights. Updates Student Member Member Schweiger said he noticed today that someone had spray -painted the word 'fascism' on a stop sign at Interlachen & Blake. Director Houle said he would forward this to public works and he also noted that there is a place on the website called 'Report A Problem' that anyone can use to report public works related problems. Bike Edina Task Force — Minutes of August 9, 2012 Member Janovy said they discussed the issue of status and voted to stay as is, even though what they are is not known. Member Janovy said she received permission from the City of Minneapolis to adapt their Bicycle Markings for Edina. She said each page is a standalone for easier distribution. She suggested adding a color coded map of the city to show where the different types of lanes are located. She said further that CM Sprague would be contacting the communications department to see if they would like to take over. Director Houle said he was not aware of this but he too had received permission to use the information and was planning on doing the same thing. He thanked member Janovy for the work that she had done and asked her forward to him the electronic copy so that staff could create the color coded map and complete the draft advisory lane portion. Living Streets Working Group Member Thompson asked Director Houle if there were staff available to help move them forward and Director Houle said he was the only staff available. He said he requested a transportation engineer for 2013 from the franchise fee if it 4ks approved and he has also spoken with the city manager and assistant city manager about budgeting $150,000 to omplete the policy. Member Janovy asked about sharing the plan with department heads and Director Houle said he would do this at one of their weekly staff meetings and department heads could share with their staff liaison. Transportation Options Working Group — Minutes of August 14, 2012 - None. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS - Correspondence from City Council Packet Regarding Transportation Issues Director Houle said information that is transportation related that goes to the City Council will also be forwarded to the ETC, in addition to information received by the engineering department. CHAIR AND COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS Chair Nelson said there was a work plan meeting with the City Council that he was not able to attend. The 2013 Work Plan for all commissions was handed to the ETC. Chair Nelson suggested prioritizing theirs since there are so many items. Director Houle said some of them like Safe Routes to School are already underway. He said the City Council asked about the 2013 bike striping plans and he has spoken with BETF chair Kelly about this. Member Janovy said everything fits under Living Streets/Safe Routes. She said it looks intimidating as it is currently laid out and does not believe that they can handle everything. She said it would require more staff. Director Houle agreed with member Janovy about needing more staff. He also said if they begin collecting fees from residents, the residents will want to see projects and he will need staff to create plans. Member Thompson said if they get City Council/City Manager support, the $150,000 could be used to hire a consultant like City of No. St. Paul did who could do public outreach, education for biking, etc. Director Houle asked if there should be an advisory communication from the ETC because City Council will be discussing this again in the fall. Member Thompson said staff can emphasize to City Council 'Shethis was already one of the City Council's priority. Member Bass encouraged use of the do.town staff for outreach. She said funding for the group will be available until March 2013. It was agreed that Director Houle would reformat the ETC's plan to look like the Planning Commission's and pass it around for review. Later on, they will decide if they should send an advisory communication to the City Council. joint meeting with the ETC and Planning Commission is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 27, 6-7 p.m. It is not a mandatory attendance meeting. Next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 25 because of school holiday (MEA). Rose Ryan from Hennepin County will be at the next meeting to discuss their pedestrian plan. Member Franzen said he met the owner of the house across from Pizzeria Lola who mentioned striping in the alley and parking lot because of the parking issues. He said he could not recall what was done. Director Houle said staff has been observing on and off and that City of Minneapolis has met with the two restaurants because they too are having the same issues. He said they are generally cautious about posting no parking signs because this pushes vehicles further into the neighborhood. He will follow up with City of Minneapolis to get a recap of their meeting and will also check to see how the area was resigned. Member Bass reminded staff to include do.town on the next agenda. Member Laforce said he and members Janovy and Bass talked about forming a subcommittee to focus on communication to inform the community about what the ETC is doing. He said they would identify key objectives, messages and channels and it would be things that they can do on their own or with the communications department staff. A brief discussion ensued and everyone agreed to form the subcommittee. Motion was made by member Laforce and seconded by member Thompson to form a committee for the purposes and escri tions outlined in the document that member Laforce handed out. All vote ave. Motion carried. Member Laforce said the intersection at the YMCA is terrible around 5 p.m. Director Houle recommended going right to the oval -about instead of going left. Member Janovy asked if it should go to the TSC. Director Houle they've always interpreted these as private issues because the drivers are coming from a private site. He said the same thing happens at Byerly's during the holiday season. He said the YMCA could encourage members to use an alternate route during peak hours. Member Iyer said the City of Minneapolis has 311 and asked why not Edina 311? Director Houle said public works has 'Report A Problem' on the website and that staff is working on a GIS system that would allow you to use your smart phone to report issues but it will not be ready for 3-5 years. Member Janovy asked how do they know that Tony that directs traffic at Valley View & Antrim knows how to direct bike traffic. Director Houle will check. She asked if the bike sign on Tracy south of Benton was properly located and Director Houle said it looks like it was but he would clarify with WSB. She also asked about the no parking resolution on Antrim Rd and Director Houle said City Council did not take action because the attorney said a resolution was not needed. Director Houle will check to see if Tracy was added to the bike resolution. Additionally, she said Pizzeria Lola is opening at Sunnyside & France and parking issues were identified in this area that has not been resolved. She said they need to be proactive about the parking issues. 0 STAFF COMMENTS France Ave Intersection - Director Houle said the project memo has been submitted to Mn/DOT and the team is working Wfinal design and drafting of the easements. He said member Janovy had some questions that will be answered when ey get closer to completing the final design. Bike Blvd — the traffic circles at Beard and Drew Aves are completed and some residents do not like them; striping next week on 54th and then Wooddale; the path from Valley View to pedestrian bridge was made wider. Bike Lane — Antrim was striped; Director Houle asked BETF to identify the next corridors. Tracy Ave — curb and gutter work being done and the project should be done within the next two to three weeks; they are using hydroseed instead sod because it works better than sod (same used on W. 44th and it worked very well). ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned. ATTACHMENT Attendance Spreadsheet N C O N 2 J 6 Z 0 V N Z A To: Agenda Item #: VI. A. Edina Transportation Commission From: Wayne D. Houle, PE, Director of Engineering Action ❑ Discussion ❑X Date: October 16, 2012 Information 0 Subject: do.town Update Action Requested: No action requested. Information / Background: This item was continued from the September 20 ETC meeting. Members from do.town will be updating the ETC on activities such as Walking Audits that are currently occurring in the City. ATTACHMENTS: No Attachments g:\engineering\infrastructure\streets\traffic\transp comm\agendas\2012 r&r\20121025\item A. a. do.town update.dou City of Edina • 4801 W. 50" St. • Edina, MN 55424 v � �o • r��RPORp'��9 • 1888 To: Agenda Item M: VI. B. Edina Transportation Commission From: Wayne D. Houle, PE, Director of Engineering Action ❑ Discussion ❑X Date: October 16, 2012 Information ❑X Subject: Hennepin County Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan Action Requested: No action requested. Information / Background: Rose Ryan — Pedestrian and Bicycle Planner with Hennepin County Community Works and Transit Department will give an update on the County's Pedestrian Plan. ATTACHMENTS: No Attachments g:\engineering\infrastructure\streets\traffic\transp commlagendas\2012 r&r\20121025\item A. b. hennepin county pedestrian & bicycle plan.docx Ciq of Edina • 4801 W. 50`h St. • Edina, MN 55424 To: From: Edina Transportation Commission Wayne D. Houle, PE, Director of Engineering Agenda Item 0: VI. C. Action Discussion Date: October 25, 2012 Information Subject: Xerxes Avenue Restriping — from 60th Street West to TH62 ❑x ❑x11 Action Requested: Review and comment on the proposed restriping plan for Xerxes Avenue from 60th Street West to Trunk Highway 62. Information / Background: This project was initiated by City staff, see excerpt from the July 11, 2012 Traffic Safety Committee Report: D. 9. Call from a resident concerning a parking lane on Xerxes Avenue north of TH 62. Resident was concerned that traffic travelling south would use the parking lane as a travel lane, causing safety issues with pedestrians. Resident was referred to Hennepin County. Xerxes Avenue is a Hennepin County Roadway (CSAH 31) and is the border between City of Edina and City of Minneapolis. Hennepin County has proposed the attached striping plan for this section of roadway. Edina and Hennepin County staff held an informational meeting on Monday, October 15, and invited adjacent Edina residents to attend, see attached sign -in sheet. Residents that attended the meeting agreed with the proposed striping plan. Hennepin County can restripe the roadway this fall if they are notified by October 26 that the City supports the proposed plan. A layout approval from the City is not required with this additional striping. The City of Minneapolis also agrees with the proposed restriping layout. The Edina Comprehensive Plan classifies this roadway as a collector roadway and also as a secondary bike route. The Hennepin County Bicycle System Plan indicates CSAH 31 as a Bikeway. The Hennepin County Functional Class (Map D) indicates CSAH 31 as a major collector. Hennepin County does not have any future improvements planned for this section of roadway. The Minnesota Department of Transportation does plan to re -deck the bridge over TH62 in 2014. Staff anticipates a public discussion on the layout of travel lanes including pedestrian and bike ways prior to the bridge re -decking. ATTACHMENTS: • Proposed Striping Plan for Xerxes Avenue • Sign -in sheet from October IS Informational Meeting g:\engineering\infrastructure\streets\traffic\transp comm\agendas\2012 r&r\20121025\item vi. c. xerxes avenue restriping - from 60th st w to th62.docx City of Wna • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 E� • 0 w91N��J Project Name Computations For N/�," 6 A(',h �� zr�,^vl �Y-, 0. VN. N a A �bl��e Ch este � �- Improvement No Contract No Sheet of By Date AII�)f?TLGSS 60VO Ilve- - S- &0)2 62 A -\r e Cc} ( 3 ��r ` x A -'Ar . U I Lt /4""X S OPALS d 1,-* or- 8Vl/J/a J:04� 6/3,2 X,2r�s w91�,1'� Ow e� • IN�nRI'OF3.P��O • I[36fl To: Agenda Item #: A. D. Edina Transportation Commission From: Wayne D. Houle, PE, Director of Engineering Action 0 Discussion 0 Date: October 16, 2012 Information ❑ Subject: Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund Policy Action Requested: Review and comment on the attached memo and proposed Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund Policy (PACS). Information / Background: See attached correspondence from City Manager Neal. ATTACHMENTS: • Memo dated October 12, 2012 from City Manger Neal to ETC • Proposed PACS Policy dated October 12, 2012 gApwNadmin1assessmentsk2012 nsessmenulba-370 canon's hill\item vi.a. continue public haring - special assessments arson's hill neighborhood reconstruction - imp no. ba -370 - resolution no. 2012-124.doc City of Edina • 4801 W. SO' Sc • Edina, MN SS424 • X e�- )P' �. DATE: October 12, 2012 TO: Edina Transportation Commission FROM: Scott H. Neal, City Manager RE: PROPOSED Policy for Pedestrian & Cyclist Safety Fund At the August 6 Council meeting, the Council approved the first reading of the two enabling ordinances to establish franchise fees for Edina customers of Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy. The Council is scheduled to give a second reading to the same two ordinances at their October 16 meeting. If the Council votes affirmatives to pass both ordinances, they will be adopted. Following adoption, the City will notify both utilities of the new ordinances and direct them to implement the new franchise fees. The proposed franchise fee will add $1.45/month for both Xcel and CenterPoint residential customers for a total of $2.90/month. The franchise fee structure in the new ordinances will create approximately $1.1 million each year in new revenue for the purpose of increasing the convenience, safety and options of the City's pedestrians and cyclists. Our discussions with both utilities have led us to understand that they will start charging the fee during the first quarter of 2013 and distribute the first quarter fee revenue to the City sometime during the second quarter. Because of the delay in implementation on the front end and the fact that we will receive the 2013 fourth quarter fee payment in 2014 (payments will run one quarter behind collections), I expect annual revenue in the initial year of the new franchise fees to be approximately $825,000. During their August 6 discussion, the Council asked for a proposed policy to be created that would establish parameters and expectations for the expenditure of these new revenues. Attached you will find my attempt to create such a policy. The attached has been reviewed by finance, public works, engineering and administration management staff. I have incorporated their input into the attached draft. I am interested in your input, comments and feedback as well before advancing I prepare the draft final policy for Council review at their November 20 meeting. I have designed the attached draft policy with these five guiding principles in mind: 1. To tightly connect the new revenue to a specific new purpose: Increase the options, convenience and safety of the City's Non -Motorized Transportation Facilities (NMTF) network for the City's pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. I want to connection between the new funds and the new purpose to be as tight as possible. However, while I am trying to write a thorough policy, I am trying to refrain from creating a MnDOT-like system of legalisms and internal rules that cause us to struggle to accomplish our purpose. am searching for balance in the "tight -loose" paradigm. You will see this objective reflected in the generalized language used to describe the improvements that are eligible for payment from this fund. 2. To be biased toward construction. When imposing a new tax or fee that is dedicated to a defined purpose, it is important the public be able to see related action or change that they perceive as being • caused by their financial contributions/sacrifices. They need to see positive tangible changes that they ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 7450 Metro Boulevard • Edina, Minnesota 55439 www.EdinaMN.gov • 952-826-0371 • Fax 952-826-0392 • connect to the franchise fees. We need to be able to point to positive tangible improvements in the community as well to show that we can be trustworthy stewards of public funds. You will see this objective reflected in the tight definition of the purpose of the funds. You will also see it reflected in the proposed ineligible expenses, such as consulting studies, non-standard street markings, benches, public art and trash receptacles. 3. To have conservative fiscal management. I am proposing this fund be segregated as a special revenue fund, which means the franchise fees will be managed away from the City's General Fund. This will make the fund more transparent for ETC, Council and the public. It will make it easier for the City to be accountable for the manner in which the funds are spent as well. I am proposing that we create an annual work plan that spends no more than 95% of the franchise revenue we forecast receiving during the budget year. And, finally, that we operate the fund and the work plan on a "pay-as-you-go" basis. You will also see this objective reflected by the proposed bar on using the funds for debt service payments. 4. To provide support to both maintenance of existing infrastructure and creation of new infrastructure. The proposed policy has been written to provide support for both maintaining our existing NMTF infrastructure as well as creation/construction of new NMTF infrastructure. I have not mandated that this support be equal. I would like the staff, ETC and Council to have the flexibility to make the decision of how to preference maintenance of old and creation of new on an annual basis. 5. To provide support and flexibility for staffing functions. Creating and implementing a plan to increase the options, convenience and safety of the City's Non -Motorized Transportation Facilities (NMTF) network for the City's pedestrians, cyclists and drivers is a staff -led and volunteer -supported activity. Is But working directly with property owners, designing public infrastructure improvements, striping new bike lanes, building new pedestrian crosswalks and installing new street lights are all staff functions. The policy has been composed to provide me with the flexibility to decide the best manner to carry out these staff functions. In some cases, it may be through City employees. In other cases, it may be through outsourced vendors/consultants. The only specific staffing decision that is built into the policy is the creation of a staff position that will coordinate this new function within our organization. I appreciate your willingness to discuss the draft policy at your October meeting. I am looking for your "review and comment" on the proposal. I will consider incorporating your comments into the final draft that I will proposed to City Council on November 20. Even if I do not incorporate your comments into my draft, I will share all ETC comments with the City Council for their consideration at the November 20 meeting. Thank you. 0 DATE: October 12, 2012 TO: Edina Transportation Commission FROM: Scott H. Neal, City Manager RE: Proposed Policy for Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund PROPOSAL: The Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund (PACS Fund) is a special revenue fund created to account for the new utility franchise fee revenues. The franchise fee revenues will be considered as a dedicated revenue to the PACS Fund. Other potential revenues for the PACS Fund may include grants, gifts, special assessments and transfers from other City funds. The purpose of the PACS Fund is to provide funding for the creation, maintenance and improvement of non -motorized transportation facilities for the primary benefit of pedestrians and cyclists in Edina. Non -motorized transportation facilities (NMTF) shall be defined as sidewalks, trails and other bicyclist -related facilities. Eligible expenses for the • PACS Fund will include the following: 1. Construction costs (both outsourced and direct) of new NMTF 2. Maintenance costs (both outsourced and direct) of existing NMTF 3. Legal and consulting services necessary for the construction and maintenance of NMTF 4. Street lighting and traffic signals necessary to meet safety standards for new and existing NMTF 5. Street markings and signage consistent with MnUTCD standards for NMTF 6. Purchase of real property for right-of-way for new NMTF 7. Staffing and operational costs (compensation, overhead related employee costs) for an additional new 1.0 City employee that is 100% dedicated to the task of maintaining, improving and expanding the City's NMTF network. Examples of ineligible expenses for the PACS Fund include the following: 1. Debt service 2. Consulting studies not related to the construction and maintenance of NMTF 3. Capital expenses not related to the construction and maintenance of NMTF 4. Non-standard signage and street markings 5. Snow removal 0 6. Storm water management facilities ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 7450 Metro Boulevard • Edina, Minnesota 55439 www.EdinaMN.gov • 952-826-0371 . Fax 952-826-0392 • 7. Benches, trash receptacles, trailhead shelters, fountains, and public art. The proposed new City staff position would be responsible for creating a budget and work plan each year to accomplish the following goal: Increase the options, convenience and safety of the City's NMTF network for the City's pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. The new PACS staff position would also serve as the staff liaison to the Edina Transportation Commission. The revenue for the PACS Fund will be determined by the Finance Director each year based upon a consultation with representatives from both utilities. The Finance Director will provide a revenue forecast to the new PACS staff member. The new PACS staff member will seek create a draft Work Plan based on the expenditure of no more than 95% of the forecasted PACS revenue each year. The Work Plan will be prepared based on input from City staff, BETF, ETC, City Council and residents. The Work Plan will be presented to the ETC for review and comment before it is presented to the City Council for approval. Once approved by the City Council, the new PACS staff member, in consultation with his/her supervisor, will be charged with the primary responsibility to implement the Work Plan. • 0 To: Edina Transportation Commission From: Wayne D. Houle, PE, Director of Engineering Date: October 16, 2012 Subject: 2013 Work Plan Action Requested: Review and comment on the revised 2013 Work Plan. riA, `�'�oRPoxA't� ,ee8 Agenda Item #: VI. E. Action 0 Discussion 0 Information ❑ Information / Background: The ETC discussed the proposed 2013 Work Plan that was submitted to the Edina City Council. The ETC agreed that the majority of the work for 2013 is associated with the completion of the Living Street Policy. The attached revised 2013 Work Plan reflects the requested change. ATTACHMENTS: • Revised 2013 Edina Transportation Work Plan g:\engineering\infrastructure\streets\traffic\transp comm\agendas\2012 r&r\20121025\item A. e. 2013 work plan.docx City of Edina • 4801 W. 50`' St. • Edina, MN 55424 • 0 10 Ad i-: m Ln tw c a) c on c LU I IA a) O z a) O OL O OL Q) C: N E NM O oA Q c O C ma) 0 E 0 a) O CL ' m O ai Q GC E Y L Op of v a c c M c m a 4� w c 00O c 4� v t • a, O c n � c v Lu I m 3 a LU � c � CL t000 c c cc _ -5 v v v ' OV) c c c c c O 4- 3 Ln U U U U 6DU 0 a a a a s tn z a a a a s • M -4 O M N r -i a) O M c M M N i -I 7 riO r -I h0 t o ++ ON O C C I N N to a) a) w to ' a cc� G cca G -3i 0 0 a > c m o v a t M 3 c m O U a _N CL _0 O O E O E 1 E cv A Ln bn u .a) u 'O +1 _ C N 0) CL N t0 c bD in to CC O a 4- -c c v CL o O O enC cer: m GOof -07 N bD m w =:2 in in 3: Q O pp > o CL i-: m Ln tw c a) c on c LU I IA a) O z a) O OL O OL Q) C: N E NM O oA Q c O C ma) 0 E 0 a) O CL ' m O ai Q GC E Y L Op of v a r v O m a, 3 v L O • W Q1 N C • O U of • m • C a i O Q) 0 To: Edina Transportation Commission From: Wayne D. Houle, PE, Director of Engineering Date: October 16, 2012 Subject: 2013 Neighborhood Reconstruction Projects 0-1tit e � Cn rA �0 • r��,nRPOI7A��O • 1888 Agenda Item #: VI. F. Action Requested: Review and comment on the 2013 Neighborhood Reconstruction Projects. Action 0 Discussion 0 Information ❑ Information / Background: At the September 20 ETC meeting you received feasibility studies for the 2013 Neighborhood Reconstruction Projects, which included: Mendolssohn Neighborhood Normandale Neighborhood Braemar Hills, St. Patricks Lane, and Gleason Circle Neighborhood Lake Edina Neighborhood Please bring the above feasibility studies to the meeting. Comments received at the time of this writing along with staff answers are attached to this report. Staff and consultant for these projects will provide a short presentation on each project, prior to discussion on each project. The public hearings for these projects will be scheduled for a special City Council meeting to be held on December 11. ATTACHMENTS: • Comments from Commissioner Janovy g:\engineering\infrastructure\streeu\traffic\transp comm\agendas\2012 r&r\201210251item vi. f. 2013 neighborhood reconstruction projects.doa City of Edina • 4801 W. 501 St. • Edina, MN 55424 is From Commissioner Janovy, email dated October 15, 2012: Responses shown in red. Wayne, As requested, below are comments on the draft feasibility studies. I will review for bike/ped/traffic later (additional info requested below would be helpful) and send to you before the ETC meeting if there is time. Great comments, thank you for sending them ahead of time. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks. Jennifer Comments relating to feasibility studies in general New section on applying draft Living Streets framework and sustainability project evaluation is a good addition. Staff will be refining these analyses for future feasibility studies. We have started the discussion with the EEC. Focus of ETC is on transportation. As such, I'm not sure we have, or have the time, to develop a focus on water/sewer, water quality, and sustainability issues. These aspects of feasibility studies could be referred to the EEC for review and comment. The EEC was made aware of the neighborhood projects and the sustainability review that we have initiated for these projects. I am not sure if the actual reports have been routed to the EEC for comments. Staff has routed the feasibility studies to Police Chief, Fire Chief, BETF, Director of Parks and Recreation, Director of Public Works, and Edina Schools for comments and has not received any comments as of this writing. Let me know if there are other entities that we should be routing these studies to. Street lighting should have a separate section and evaluation criteria better developed. Street lighting may be adequate to "delineate intersections" but is that the only reason for street lighting? With the future Living Street Policy and PACS funding this section will be refined for future studies. 1035.03, Subd. 3 makes it a nuisance to discharge sump pump water onto streets. Some residents in project areas have sump pumps that discharge into the street. Survey asks if they are "willing" to connect to the storm sewer. Is it really optional? In other words, are residents allowed to continue a nuisance? How are the costs for making the storm sewer connections to sump pumps allocated? Once a storm sewer system is available for sump pump discharge, the homeowner is made aware of it and what their responsibility is to connect to the sump pump. If a homeowner does not want to connect they then need to reroute their discharge so that is does not directly discharge onto the right-of-way. Since the sump pump drain is considered private property we do not make this connection for the property owner — the property owner needs to pull a permit so that they connect correctly per building code. is • It would help to have a section on landscaping, trees, retaining walls, boulders, decorative pavement, pet containment systems, irrigation systems, etc. in the ROW and the policy related to removing and replacing these explained. Some things are not allowed in the ROW. If they need to be moved/removed or repaired/replaced as a result of the project, who pays? Is the cost allocated to the individual homeowner or to the entire project area? If pet containment or irrigation systems need to be moved/replaced/repaired is the cost allocated to individual homeowner or to the entire project? We are updating the construction brochure that covers these items. The cost of irrigation and pet containment system repairs are currently included in the special assessment costs - spread throughout the project. I agree that a section in the policy and or updated City code would be good. Along with speed/volume and crash data, the following info would be helpful for evaluating the transportation/traffic issues in the project area: • Clearer sidewalk map from comp plan and location of existing and/or proposed sidewalks, paths and trails The, maps that are in Appendix G are from the Comprehensive Plan – although a great idea, we do not have these on larger maps. • Clearer bike facility map from comp plan and location of existing and/or proposed bike facilities We will have an updated bike facility map on the dais for the meeting. • All traffic safety questions/complaints/requests from past # years from project area We will pull these together and email them prior to the meeting. • % of vehicles traveling over 25 mph We will pull these together and email them prior to the meeting. • . Location and type of traffic controls We will pull these together and email them prior to the meeting. • Location and type of street lighting We will pull these together and email them prior to the meeting. • Parking—location of parking restrictions if any We will pull these together and email them prior to the meeting. Consider deleting the following statement. It can be included in the staff report. This will be considered. The proposed improvements acknowledge many of the comments and concerns raised by residents throughout the information gathering process while still maintaining the desired minimum standards of the engineering and public works staff. Residents were told at the August 8, 2012 meeting that sidewalks were unlikely. Instead, residents should be advised about the process, which includes ETC review and recommendation. Last year, residents were told sidewalks were not likely and ETC recommended sidewalks for two projects. The Council approved a sidewalk in one of these projects. Residents were not happy that a sidewalk had been approved when they had been told earlier there would be no sidewalk. Fully informing residents about the review and decision-making process can help avoid this in the future. ETC review and comment should be added to the project schedule and discussed at the open houses. I agree that we should inform every one of the review process. r1 L_J • Last year we did inform the residents of this additional review. I'm not sure why our communications staff took this out of the schedule. It would be helpful to have Finance review the REUs for adherence to policy and accuracy. This is a function of the Engineering department. Normandale Neighborhood feasibility study indicates 7 City of Edina REUs, but there are only 5 City of Edina REUs on the preliminary assessment role. There should be a total of 7 REU's per Drawing 4, the preliminary assessment roll will be corrected to reflect this. Basis for calculating St. Patrick's REUs is not explained. Policy says .8 REUs per 1000 sq. ft. of gross floor area. We will expand this section to include an explanation. Braemar Hills is divided into three assessment areas. What is the policy (or what are the criteria) for dividing a project area into more than one assessment area? These are actually three separate projects that are pulled together in one feasibility study. Any one of the three can stand alone if the City Council chooses to not go forward with the project. It is difficult to have one special assessment cost given the noncontiguous neighborhoods and different lot sizes. The "Communications Tools" slide in the "Informational Meeting" presentation says: "Become a neighborhood captain to help facilitate project communication." If someone volunteers, what is the process? What are the responsibilities? We need to develop these specific duties / responsibilities with our communications staff. I will see if we can have a draft of that prior to the meeting. • It would help if feasibility studies came clipped and 3 -hole punched so they can easily be put in a 3 -ring binder. Stapled pages easily tear off. Good input, we will look into this for next year's projects. I'm hoping that this information will be distributed electronically in the future. Attachments common to all feasibility studies can be provided only once. The studies have been prepared so that a property owner from a project would have all attachments if they are given or download the feasibility study for their neighborhood. 10 Additional material for: Item VI. F. 2013 Neighborhood Reconstruction Projects 0 Engineering Department • Phone 952-826-0371 fax 952-826-0392 • www.CityofEdina.com Date: 10/22/2012 To: Chad Milner cc: From: Byron Theis Re: Traffic Requests in 2013 Neighborhood Reconstruction Chad, MEMO ow � t.��tiHYO[U�T�J tetle have looked at the neighborhoods that are up for reconstruction in 2013 for any recent traffic safety requests. They are listed below. -Mendelssohn: One request for parking restrictions in 2009. Request was asked to be removed by requestor. -Braemar Hills: No Requests -St. Patrick's Lane: No Requests -Gleason Circle: No Requests -Normandale: One request in 2009 for parking restrictions on West Shore Drive. Request was denied. -Lake Edina: Two requests in the same area on Normandale Road between Aspasia Lane and Trillium Lane. Both requests were for speed enforcement in the area in 2009 and 2012. 2009 had no response from requestor. 2012 request was sent to EPD for enforcement after a traffic count was done. If there are any questions about the requests, please let me know. Regards, Byron Theis, Traffic safety Coordinator Engineering Department • 7450 Metro Blvd • Edina, MN 55439 2013 Mendelssohn Traffic Counts • N W+E S Location Description Year Average Daily Traffic Average Vehicles Over 25 MPH EB WB 85th Percentile Speed* 1 Normandale Road south of 66th St W 2012 145 21 27 27.4 EB WB 2 W70st east Normandale Rd 2012 205 20 35 26.7 EB WB 3 W66th St. East of West Shore Drive 2012 122 12 11 25.3 EB WB 4 West Shore Dr. South of 66th W. 2012 273 32 44 26.7 EB WB 5 West Shore Dr. North of Wilford Way 2012 1 25 2 0 22.9 85th percentile speed is the speed at which 85%ofvehicles measured are travelling at orhellow. 0 0 • 2013 Normandale Traffic Counts 3 2 0 5 7 A N W+E S Location Description Year Average Daily Traffic Average Vehicles Over 25 MPH85th NB SB Percentile Speed* 1 Sherwood Avenue north of 65th Street 2012 121 35 20 29.5 NB SB 2 Sherwood Avenue north of 66th Street 2012 350 57 73 27.9 NB SB 3 Ran Avenue south of 64th Street 2012 40 0 1 21.8 NB SB 4 Parnell Avenue north of 65th Street 2012 37 2 0 22.8 EB WB 5 65th Street east of Parnell Avenue 2012 118 2 3 22.2 NB SB 6 West Shore Drive north of 66th Street 2012 413 52 48 26.5 NB SB 7 West Shore Drive south of 64th Street 2012 261 62 35 27.6 EB WB 8 64th Street east of West Shore Drive 2012 238 12 17 24.4 ' 85th percentile speed is the speed at which 85% of vehicles measured are travelling at or below. O A tpl 2013 St. Patrick's Lane Traffic Counts N W+E S Location Description Year Average Daily Traffic Average Vehicles Over 25 MPH 85th Percentile Speed* NB SB 1 St. Patricks Lane south of Valley View 2012 159 5 3 22.3 NB SB 2 St. Patricks Lane south of V.V. near end 1 2012 1 47 1 6 9 27.2 * 85th percentile speed is the speed at which 85% of vehicles measured are travelling at or below. • 2013 Lake Edina Traffic Counts L' N W+E S Location Description Year Average Daily Traffic Average Vehicles Over 25 MPH NB SB 85th Percentile Speed* 1 Normandale Road north of Larkspur Lane 2012 1259 362 261 28.7 NB SB 2 Normandale Road north of Trillium Lane 2012 740 301 224 33.4 NB SB 3 Normandlae Road north of Lantana Lane 2012 608 245 265 34.6 EB WB 4 Hibiscus Avenue east of Normandale Road 2012 233 76 25 28.3 NB SB 5 West Shore Drive south of Gilford Drive 2012 547 111 96 27.3 EB WB 6 Hibiscus Avenue west of Kellogg Avenue 2012 198 47 40 28.6 NB SB 7 Kellogg Avenue south of Gilford Drive 2012 284 12 26 24.6 EB WB 8 Sedum Lane west of Kellogg Avenue 2012 117 6 6 24 NB SB 9 West Shore Drive south of Sedum Lane 2012 376 47 49 26.2 .85th percentile speed is the speed atwhich 85% ofvehicles measured are travelling atorbelow. 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The equivalent number of REU's will be used for assessment purposes during the upcoming St. Patrick's Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Project, Improvement No. BA -396. REU calculations were completed used two techniques; average daily traffic volumes and finished building square footage. The two methods were averaged to determine an REU valve for the church of 4.8 REU's, 4.1 REU's (Method 1) + 5.4 REU's (Method 2) = 9.5 / 2 = 4.8 REU's is Average Daily Traffic Method The Average Daily Traffic (ADT) was measured along St. Patrick's Lane at two separate locations over a 1 -week period. Location #1 was at the exit of the Church of St. Patrick east parking lot and location #2 was at a location south of the Church of St. Patrick east parking lot exit. These two locations were selected to measure the ADT using St. Patrick's Lane to access the Church of St. Patrick parking lot. Item No. Comments Calculations 1 Measured ADT at #1 141 2 Measured ADT at #2 42 3 ADT for Church and 3 Homes (Item 1— Item 2) 99 4 ADT for 3 Homes based on 14 trips per day (1) 42 5 ADT Church of St. Patrick (Item 3 — Item 4) 57 6 Average Daily Trips per Day (1) 14 7 Equivalent number of REU's (Item 5 / Item 6) 4.1 Notes: 1. Average daily trips per household in Edina are 14 trips per day. Appraised Building Square Footage Method State and other local governments assess churches at 0.8 REU per 1000 square feet of finished area per roadway access point. The square foot area is based on appraisal information. The commercial appraiser for the City of Edina provided the square footage areas for the church, parish center, and parish house. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 7450 Metro Boulevard , Edina, Minnesota 55439 • • Item No. Comments Calculations 1 . Area of Church and Parish Center (Sq Ft) 58,965 2 3 1st Floor Area of Parish House (Sq Ft) Total Assessable Square Foot Area (Item 1 + Item 2) 1,590 60,555 4 1000 Sq Ft per 0.8 REU (Item 3 / 1000) 60.6 5 6 Number of Access Points to Property Item 4 / Item 5 9 6.7 7 Number of REU's (Item 6 * 0.8) 5.4 Enclosed: Map of Area, Raw Traffic Counts GAP\MCENTRAL WMENG DMPROJECTS\IMPR NOS\BA396 St. Patricks Lane 20MADMIN\CORR\LETTS & EMAILS\REU Calcs Church of St. Patrick.docx ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 7450 Metro Boulevard • Edina, Minnesota 55439 0 0 IC Raw Traffic Data Address Days Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sar Sun 6805 164 152 1 186 1 KE461 95 105 6817 57 49 1 54 38 145 126 1 27 Difference 107 103 132 103 101 69 78 AVG Mon -Fri AVG 141 156 42 47 G:\PW\CENTRAL SVCS\ENG DIV\PROJECTS\IMPR NOS\BA396 St. Patricks Lane 2013\ADMIN\CORR\LETTS & EMAILS\Raw Traffic Data.xlsx 0 • LOGISMap Output Page Page 1 of 1 46ff I 0/3� � pQq si. P44 Tes 9nC /q +,v. ,. 7+��5 �� / X �o►niS httn-//gis.looicoro/T.C)C'TIC T 0i'UQNA To: Edina Transportation Commission From: Byron Theis Date: October 25, 2012 Subjects Traffic Safety Committee Report of October 3, 2012 Action Requested: None. Agenda Iters #s VI. G. Action ❑ Discussion ❑ Information 0 Information / Background: The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) did not receive any traffic safety matters for review; therefore, only Section D is included in this report. Section D shows traffic safety issues that were resolved over the phone or referred to others for resolution. Attachment: Traffic Safety Review for October 3, 2012. City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT Wednesday, October 3, 2012 The Committee review of traffic safety matters occurred on October 3, 2012. The Director of Engineering, Director of Community Development, Police Traffic Supervisor, and Traffic Safety Coordinator were in attendance. The Committee did not receive any traffic safety matters for review; therefore, only Section D is included in this report. SECTION D• Other traffic safety issues handled. Request for speeds to be looked at on Valley View Road west of Gleason Road. Requestor states that speed are too high in the area. A traffic counter was placed in the area. A detailed speed report was sent to EPD for enforcement. 2. Request for a handicap sign on Shannon Drive. Request was forwarded to Public Works for installation. • 3. Request for the intersection of France Avenue and Minnesota Drive to be looked at. Requestor states that traffic is blocking the intersection and causing traffic delays. This request has been forwarded to Hennepin County for retiming of traffic signals. 4. Call from a resident concerning residential construction on Mirror Lakes Drive. Resident did not state concern. Resident was forwarded to Community Development -Planning for more information. 5. Call from a resident requesting a marking near the intersection for 50`h Street West and Wooddale Avenue. Requestor would like the bus bay to be marked better to inform drivers that it is not a turn lane. Request was forwarded to Public Works for installation of delineator directing traffic. 6. Four calls from residents requesting action concerning vehicles parked on Xerxes Avenue north of TH 62 and safety of roadway. Calls were forwarded to Hennepin County. 7. Call from a resident concerning the intersection of American Boulevard and France Avenue. Resident did not state concern but was referred to the City of Bloomington. Traffic Safety Committee Report Page I of 2 October 3, 2012 • 8. Call from a resident concerning the placement of the bike lane on Antrim Road. Resident was advised of the City's bike plan that includes Antrim Road, 9. Call from a resident concerning crosswalks around Countryside School. Resident inquired about the type of crosswalk to be installed at this location. Resident was informed about this location and future plans for crosswalks in area. 10. Request for the intersection of Danen's Drive and Naomi Drive to be looked at. Requestor states that vehicles are not stopping at the stop signs. This area was monitored and information was sent to the Edina. Police Department. Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 2 of 2 October 3, 2012 To: Edina Transportation Commission From: Wayne D. Houle, PE, Director of Engineering Date: October 16, 2012 Agenda Item 0: VII. A. Action ❑ Discussion ❑ Information ❑x Subject: Correspondence from City Council Packet Relating To Transportation Issues Action Requested: No action requested. Information / Background: Attached is correspondence from the latest City Council packets relating to transportation issues. ATTACHMENTS: Correspondence g:\engineering\in(rastructurelstreets\trafc\transp comm\agendas\2012 r&r\20121025\item vii a. correspodence.docx Citi► of Edina • 4801 W. 50`^ St. • Edina, MN 55424 Susan Howl Subject: FVV: City Council and Edina Transportation Commission — in support of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvament Fund Subject: City Council and Edina Transportation Commission — in support of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement Fund Dear Edina City Council, and Transportation Commission, My name is Jessica Schaeppi, and I am a resident of the Country Club neighborhood. My husband and I moved to Edina 2.5 years ago to live in a community that was walkable and bikeable. I am writing to express my support for the numerous bike and pedestrian improvements that Edina has moved forward in the last year. I am particularly excited by the Edina City Council's support of a fund to support bike and pedestrian improvements. The minimal monthly fee are well worth the impact of the fund. These improvements are critical to making our community successful in the future. I know it is a challenge to allocate valuable resources to bicycle and pedestrian improvements, as they often fall to the bottom of many cities priorities. But Edina's commitment to a walkable and bikeable community is why we believe our family will want to stay in Edina for the majority of our lives. I am excited to teach my son, Asa, to ride his bike, and walk to meet his friends. I lived in NYC for 7 years, and we lived in downtown Minneapolis for a year. In downtown Minneapolis, walking and biking should have seemed easy- but it didn't - groceries and stores were far, bike parking was limited. I missed walking and biking like I did in NYC. One of the chief reasons we bought a home in Edina, and Country Club was how walkable and bike friendly the community seemed. I am incredibly happy that this has improved in our time'in Edina. While our community .is walkable- there is maintenance to do on some of our sidewalks. I walk my son to daycare most days, and the sidewalks along 50th and our neighborhood are starting to crumble. A fund like the Council is planning is critical to maintaining and improving the walkability of my community. I also believe the sidewalks in our neighborhood are a key part of maintaining our property values. I am thankful that Edina has done more in the last year to build a community that is truly walkable and bikeable. I can easily get groceries on foot, or safely teach my son to bike to school one day. I know we will use improved sidewalks, and enjoy the safety afforded by the bike lane on Wooddale. Please continue this important work, as it makes Edina the healthy, pedestrian and bike friendly community I want to raise my kids in. Thank you for your consideration. Warmly, Jessica Schaeppi 4600 Bruce 0 Susan Howl From: James Hovland Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 4:01 PM Cc: Susan Howl • Subject: FW: Southwest Transitway Draft Environmental Impact Statement Available for Review & Comment • ii Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-88611 Fax 952-826-0389 y( ? IbiunnoCcaEdinaMN.-go I www.EdinaMN.gov ' ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families Doing Business From: Southwest Transitway rmailto:swcorridor(&co.hennepin.mn.usl Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 3:56 PM To: James Hovland Subject: Southwest Transitway Draft Environmental Impact Statement Available for Review & Comment you're having trouble vievuing this email, you may se . it..online. ......... Share this:, Southwest Transitway DEIS Available The Southwest Transitway Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) is now available for your review and comment. The DEIS documents the potential social and environmental impacts of the Southwest Transitway project and discusses the purpose and need for the project, the alternatives considered, the impacts of those alternatives, and the agencies and people consulted. Where can I read the DEIS? The DEIS and supporting technical memoranda and appendices are available on southwesttransitway.org. Hard copies have been placed in city Balls and libraries along the corridor. Click here for a list of locations. How do I comment on the DEIS? Comments must be submitted by Tuesday, December 11 and may be submitted: By Email: swcorridor&o.henneyin.mmus By Mail: Hennepin County Housing, Community Works & Transit Attn: Southwest Transitway 701 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 400 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Or at a Public Hearing: Tuesday, November 13 4:00 — 5:00 pm Open House; 4:30 pm Public Hearing Hennepin County Government Center 300 South Sixth Street A-2400 Minneapolis, MN 55487 Wednesday, November 14 • 5:00 — 6:00 pm Open House; 6:00 pm Public Hearing St. Louis Park City Hall 5005 Minnetonka Boulevard St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Thursday, November 29 5:00 — 6:00 pm Open House; 6:00 pm Public Hearing Eden Prairie City Hall 8080 Mitchell Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 For more information please visit www.southwesttransitway_.org 701 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 400 1 Minneapolis, MN 55415 www.southwesttransiiwoy.org, 701 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 400 1 Minneapolis, MN 55415 US This, email was sent to lihovlandCahcLedina.mmus. fo ensure that you continue receiving our emails, please add us to your address book or safe list. manage your preferences I Opt Out using TrueitemoveiR). Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails. 0 0 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 3:23 PM To: Ann Braden; Courtney Whited; 'Jennifer Janovy'; 'Michael Thompson'; Nathan Franzen; 'Paul Nelson; Steven Schweiger; Surya Iyer; Tom LaForce • Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: City Council and Edina Transportation Commission - in support of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement Fund Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 1 Fax 952-826-0389 I f,. Ibiunno ,EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Busing Families & Doing Business From: LaVonne Leih f mailto:lavonne.leih@gmaii.com1 Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 3:16 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: City Council and Edina Transportation Commission - in support of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement Fund Dear City Council and Edina Trasportion Commission, My name is LaVone Leih and I live on Lincoln Drive in Edina, MN. My family and I moved to Edina from Hopins in June 2011, so we have lived there just over a year. I know that cities are under pressure to provide better living and recreational spaces, but don't always have the funding necessary meet these needs. I also know that it can be hard to ask residents to help pay for the changes they would like to see within their communities, or to locate other resources that are willing to fund those . changes. Having said all this, Edina residents are progressive and the Improvement Fund offers a way for us to pitch in on the cost, while ensuring that it is not a large financial burden on any of our residents. I would like to thank the City of Edina and the Transportation Commission for recognizing and addressing the saftey and health concerns of our communities, and creating the Pedestrain and Bicycle Improvement Funs in response. In my neighborhood, there are no sidewalks. This means that anyone walking must do so in the street. This creates a safety concern that extends to all types of residents: the elderly, children going to or coming from their bus stops, people out walking with small children or pets, etc. There are also no bicycle lanes, and while I know members of my community that have bikes, I rarely see anyone riding them in the neighborhood. I would like to see sidewalks and bicycle lanes on both sides of Lincoln Drive and Lincoln Circle, as well as along the frontage road on the east side of Highway 169 and on the streets leading to the parks located in the area. I don't feel that a few dollars a month are too high a price to pay for the safety and health of my family and my neighbors. Sincerely, LaVonne Leih Edina Resident 0 do,. town BLOOMINGTON EUNA RICHFIELD • Dear Commissioner and Council My name is Doug Grennan. Our Family consists of 6 members. Kids ages: Twins at 6 yrs, daughter 4 and infant 6 months old. We live at 6101 Halifax ave. We moved here 2 years ago because my wife and I wanted our children to be raised in the best community and education system in the Twin Cities. After moving here we were thrilled to learn of the quality of people and age of families that live in our neighborhood. However we were surprised to find throughout the city the sheer lake of pedestrian/bike friendly route access offered here. Its counter intuitive to us that such a family friendly and generally healthy/safety conscience community would lack such access infrastructure to support such quality of life priorities. Of course, we recognize that pedestrian/ bike infrastructure is not free. We also recognize that successful implementation of these routes would require many individual concessions by homeowners around the community for the greater good of the community. My wife and I are here to do our part in both financial support and access support. We do not have a sidewalk on our street. We would.welcome one. As a family, we often ride bikes in our neighborhood and walk to our local Pamela Park. It would be our hope our children could one day walk safely to their school at Normandale. It would also be our hope that we could ride our bikes on safe trails/routes in Edina that connect directly to the CLR/other systems for be able to ride recreationally on the multitude of bike routes the Twin Cities has to offer or, • for myself, ride to work Downtown. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement Fund is a fantastic start to spur on the improvements needed in our community. The amount asked for on a monthly basis is very minimal even in these economic challenging times by virtually everyone in the community. The idea of spreading out the collections to the whole community as well as spreading the cost overtime makes the fund that much more embraceable. The risk of course is the creation of a fund that could get dumped into general expenditure needs for the city at a later. time. Hopefully there is a substantial lock box around the purpose of these funds. My Family and I support strongly the creation of this fund and thank the Commission and the Council for their commitment to create a more pedestrian/bike friendly community making it safer, healthier, enjoyable and accessible to all in our family friendly community of Edina. Sincerely, The Grennan's : Doug, Karel, Stella, Everett, Lucy, Elise 0 Edina City Council 1 • October 15, 2012 Greetings good people of the Edina City Council and Transportation Commission, I am a long-time Edina resident. I grew up in Edina, graduated from Edina High School in 1974, and moved back to Edina 20 years ago. I live in the 58`h and France neighborhood. I am writing to commend you on your forward -thinking, progressive support of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement Fund. This is exactly the kind of program that makes a substantial difference in my life and the life of my family. By creating this fund, you put in place improvements that will help make the streets safer for all of us. Why is this so -important to me? Both my son and I are regular bicycle commuters. He is a sophomore at Edina High School and commutes by bicycle to school, as do several of his friends. Safe routes to school could not be more important in helping us create the next generation of active, fit adults! By creating this fund, you are creating a mechanism to enable continued development of safe bicycling infrastructure for our younger riders and commuters. As for me, I commute an average of three times each week, year-round. For a woman in her "late 50's," the health effects of regular riding are dramatic: Lower cholesterol and healthy weight management resulting in less use of our medical resources. Quality of life is enhanced dramatically as well. Not only is riding a bicycle is just plain FUN, but our collective ability to walk and bike helps to create a sense of community. Notice neighbors talking with each other on the street, rather than offering a wave while driving by! Safe riding routes in and through Edina and neighboring communities (I ride to south Bloomington) are critical to Edina's success as an attractive and livable community! Again, thank you so much for your commitment to the community of Edina. By creating the Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement Fund to support Edina as a walkable and bikea.ble community, you create a future where residents can connect with one another, be fit and healthy, and enjoy cleaner air and friendlier streets! With deep appreciation, Lori Richman 5828 Ewing Avenue South (952) 920-7838 :J Susan Howl Is Subject: Advisory Bike Lanes on Wooddale Ave Dear Mayor Hovland, City Council Members and others it may concern, I'm writing to express my concern about the recent addition of the advisory bike lanes on Wooddale Avenue. I can understand how a city -approved construction funded by Bike Walk Twin Cities is an enticing idea to bike enthusiasts, but to local residents such as myself, the new bike lanes pose a threat to the safety and to the peace - of -mind of drivers and bikers alike. I was extremely nervous the first time I drove on the newly painted pavement, and was convinced there would be further construction, or at the very least there would be an addition of the standard yellow dashed markings down the middle of the road. After driving Wooddale Ave with two other people (both just as confused and nervous as I was- one almost ran a stop sign while trying to figure out what was going on), and after reading the "Bike Lanes" article in the Edina Sun Current, I began to understand how to maneuver down Wooddale. However, I am no more comforted by this realization than when I thought I was driving in a construction zone. My attitude toward the recent addition of bike lanes is partly due to the fact that I don't think there was adequate communication and education regarding this unexpected change, and partly due to my belief that it is not safe nor sensible to cram two bike lanes, two car lanes, and a parking lane on a street that doesn't seem to have reasonable space for all of them. I don't think swerving over imaginary yellow double lines to accommodate bikers is a sound approach to including thein in the next generation of transit goers. After speaking with friends and family, we agree that we do not feel comfortable driving on Wooddale Ave. I am personally worried that I may get in an accident with a bike or other vehicle while trying to drive along this road. The no fault law doesn't placate my worry, since serious injury to myself or others is a realistic concern. I fear how others, who are unfamiliar with the area, will react in a dangerous, spontaneous situation. My resolution is to return the street to motor vehicles, and to expand sidewalks to accommodate both pedestrians and cyclists. Or at the very least, to ensure separate spaces for motor vehicles and bicyclists. I sincerely appreciate any advice or other response you may have to my grievance. SARA B U C HANAN 4616 Casco Ave. Edina, MN 55424 0 Susan Howl From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Good morning, Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Monday, October 15, 2012 9:08 AM Wayne Houle; Scott Neal; Jeff Long Susan Howl FW: roads and bike lanes This message has been forwarded to the Mayor and Council members, Scott Neal, Jeff Long and Wayne Houle. Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-88611 Fax 952-826-0389 } � ' Ibiunno cDEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov ...Foa- Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Bilsiness From: RICHARD YOUNG,Lmailto:richardyoung1145Ccbmsn.com1 Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 7:43 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: roads and bike lanes Please route to the mayor and city council. Besides not liking the idea, I have a few things to discuss. First: I would like to know what the intersection of 70th St and HW100 is going to look like. Approaching from west on 70th at the first stop light it is already a difficult turn and playing around with an addition lane is going to be a nightmare. Second, in reading the article in the Sun the police mentioned about starting to enforce the new lane structure. As these lanes are a two year experiment perhaps the police could just give out non -fee citations and track the occurances. If you think people are upset now, wait until you start handing out tickets for lane infractions on roads where there is miniscule bike traffic. If an accident is involved then proceed as usual. Third: what criteria / data will be collected to determine if the lanes stay or not? For that matter what is the base line for comparison? Fourth: putting paint on a road does not make it change peoples driving habits. People know how to drive on roads ; roads that are susposed to be straight and in some instances MIDDLE lines are required. These lines are to assist drivers in high traffic roads (the side roads in Edina are.driven daily with minimum issue). By now having roads with painted lines which no longer show the middle one must ask are we really helping our driveres or just making life (driving ) more difficult. Another point: these roads are used by non-residents. How are we going to TRAIN them. Richard Young 5804.Brook DR Edina J Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 9:25 AM Cc: Susan Howl • Subject: FVV: New bike lanes >� Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-88611 Fax 952-826-0389 S, ` IbiunnoCa2EdinaMN.gov I www,EdinaMN.aov For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business From: Marcia/John Jones jmailto:M jones30)comcast.net] Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 4:36 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: New bike lanes Dear Mayor Hovland, Having just returned from a bike and barge tour in southern France, I read with interest the controversy that has arisen over the new bike lanes on Wooddale Avenue. Having ridden for one week along the margins of busy roads in a foreign country and through the heart of traffic clogged French towns and cities, I decided today to do a couple errands on my bike. I biked to the post office and then to the library. Knowing that drivers might be looking for bikers, Wooddale Avenue was the easiest part. I only wish that 50th Street offered the same ... it's quite a puzzle to decide how to bike safely to the heart of our town. encourage you not to despair so quickly. I think drivers will soon become accustomed to the bike lanes and how to drive the street. They will soon be happy to have one less car in their way. Sincerely, Marcia Jones 4709 W. 44th Street Edina 55424 952-922-2502 • 1 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 11:13 AM To: Ann Braden; Courtney Whited; 'Jennifer Janovy'; 'Michael Thompson'; Nathan Franzen; 'Paul Nelson'; Steven Schweiger; Surya Iyer; Tom LaForce Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: City Council and Edina Transportation Commission - in support of Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement Fund Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-88611 Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno(5)EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Faniiiies & Doing Business From: Kate Khaled Imailto:kate.downing(abgmail.coml Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 11:06 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: City Council and Edina Transportation Commission - in support of Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement Fund To Whom It May Concern, My name is Kate Downing Khaled and I live at 6713 Southdale Road. I, along with my husband and our two young sons, recently moved back to Edina in August 2012 (my husband grew up in Edina, and we are very glad to have come back'home'). Our neighborhood is ideal: we are close to shopping, groceries, parks, highways and one of the best school systems in the state. For all these reasons, we couldn't be happier. But one part of Edina life concerns me: this is not a walkable or bikeable city. Each day, I see our very elderly neighbor head out for his walk. Each time I see him walking in the middle of the street (there are no sidewalks here) I cringe. I worry about the numerous young families who live in our neighborhood who have no dedicated space to walk their dogs or push their strollers. I wish I could feel confident allowing my children to bike to the park or to Cornelia elementary. Our streets need to be safer and healthier. As they stand now, they are one of the only major hindrances to Edina community life. Luckily you have an innovative and easy choice in front of you. Please support the pedestrian and bicycle improvement fund. It's a low -impact and forward thinking solution to what our community desperately needs for it's future health and vitality. I am grateful to the Commission and the Council for considering this letter, and I thank you for your continued commitment to creating a healthier community by making neighborhoods more walkable and bikeable. Sincerely, Katherine Downing Khaled, MPH 612.607.4743 0 Susan Howl From: info@minnesotagoplan.org Sent: Monday, October 08, 2012 9:09 AM •To: info@minnesotagoplan.org Subject: Adopted: Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan • 0 Transportation Stakeholders, MnDOT is pleased to announce the adoption of the Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan 2012-2031. The updated plan is the result of extensive collaboration between MnDOT, partners, citizens, and stakeholders like you. Thank you for engaging in the process to craft a plan reflective of statewide interests. The adopted Plan can be found on the project website at: http://Nvww,minnesotagoplan.org/docs.html. The Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan will be used to shape subsequent MnDOT plans and investment decisions while serving as a framework moving forward. It will serve as the foundation for MnDOT modal investment plans. MnDOT is currently in the process of updating the 20 -year State Highway Investment Plan. To become involved in this process, please visit the project website at http://www.dot.state.mn.us/plannin /statehighwayinvestmentplan/index.html or sign-up to receive periodic project updates by clicking here. We look forward to future partnering opportunities to advance Minnesota's multimodal transportation system. Thank you, Kirby Becker MnDOT Office of Statewide Multimodal Planning Susan Howl From: Emilie Kastner on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2012 9:05 AM Subject: FW: Bicycle Lanes This message has been forwarded to the Mayor and City Council. �e Emilie Kastner, Communications Assistant 6 952-826-0342 1 Fax 952-826-0389 ekastner(cDEdinaMN.gov I vaww.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families Si Doing Business From: r sheridangcomcast.net Imailto:r sheridanCd)comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 6:31 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Bicycle Lanes Mayor Hovland, I write tonight to strongly object to the new bike lanes on Wooddale and Valley View Road. I live at 6332 Millers Lane, just south of the Valley View and Wooddale intersection. When will the City of Edina stand up to the bicycle community? I am an Assistant Hennepin County Attorney, and part of my job is representation of the County Public Works Department in the acquisition of property for road projects, so I have some understanding of road design and function. These roads, in their current width, were not designed for bike lanes and cars, they were designed for cars, period. Trying to •wedge these bike lanes onto this right of way is dangerous to both the bicycles and motor vehicles. I grew up in the house I am living in. When we were kids, we biked all over Edina and beyond. We would routinely bike to Braemar and to the City lakes. We did not need any bike lanes. We avoided Wooddale like the plague, we took side streets!! What a concept. Simply put, these bike lanes represent the catering to a small group and are only useable part of the'year. Finally, let melshare a story of bike community influence. The new Lowry Avenue bridge was designed with a separate bike and pedestrian lane on each side of the bridge, separated from the vehicle lanes by physical barriers. This was not enough for the bikers. ' After the design had been approved and was too far along to change, they insisted on, and got, bike lanes added to the main vehicle traffic lanes on the bridge which required modifications to how the bridge was constructed. This is absurd! The bike lanes on Wooddale and Valley View are equally absurd. I urge you and the council to reverse this horrible decision. Respectfully, Rick Sheridan P.S. I am supporting you for Mayor. Good luck!! 0 Susan Howl From: Emilie Kastner on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 9:07 AM • Subject: FW: Bike Lanes on Woodale and 54th This message has been forwarded to the Mayor and City Council. Emilie Kastner, Communications Assistant 952-826-0342 1 Fax 952-826-0389 ekastner@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business -----Original Message ----- From: Bob Aderhold fmailto:bobader@comcast.netl Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 11:11 PM To: Edina Mail; jonibennettl2@comcast.net; Mary Brindle; joshsprague@edinarealty.com; swnsonannl@gmail.com Subject: Bike Lanes on Woodale and 54th Dear Mayor and Council Members: I want to let you know that I appreciate the work that the City has done on this project and your willingness to be a little out there on the cutting edge. I live at 3529 West 54th Street and drive and bike on the roadways affected. I must say that, as a driver, it took me a little while to understand how the advisory lanes work. However, now that I've gotten to know them, I'm starting to understand and appreciate them. As you know, the lanes let drivers know that cyclists also are users of the road and may be present and, therefore, that •they should proceed cautiously. The solid lines make clear that certain portions of the road are intended for parking - this is a good thing too. I also think that the striping makes the road feel narrower and, therefore, less like the freeway feel that one gets on relatively wide roads. My hope is that it changes actual behavior. The new roundabouts in the blocks adjacent to my house have the same effect. I'm all in favor of street treatments that slow down traffic on residential streets - especially the one my family lives on where the street is fairly wide. One concern I have is that, when cars are parked close to the roundabouts, it can be challenging for cars passing through. I'm not sure if anything can be done about that. But I think it would be something for the engineers to give some thought. Thank you for everything you do on our behalf! Regards, Robert Aderhold 3529 West 54th Street Edina, 55410 0 Susan Howl From: Emilie Kastner on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 9:51 AM Subject: FW: TLC bike lanes on Wooddale Ave. This message has also been forwarded to the Mayor. Emilie Kastner, Communications Assistant 952-826-0342 1 Fax 952-826-0389 ekastner@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business -----Original Message ----- From: tpaulson@1992ventures.com fmailto:tpaulson@1992ventures.coml Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 9:48 AM To: Edina Mail; ion ibennettl2@comcast.net; Mary Brindle; ioshsprague edinarealty.com; swensonannl@gmail.com Subject: TLC bike lanes on Wooddale Ave. Dear City Council Members: I am writing today with regard to the recently painted bike lanes on Wooddale Ave. As I recall from the discussion leading to the vote to approve the bike lanes, both the City Council and the Transportation Commission said it was incumbent upon those two groups to educate the public on how to use the new roadways. And yet, at the October 2nd City Council meeting you were still discussing how to educate the public - after the lanes were painted! In my opinion, this "education" should have come before, or simultaneous to, the road being painted - not after. Which group has failed it's residents here: City Council or the Transportation Commission? Also, today is walk/ride to school day for Concord Elementary School and a popular route to school is Wooddale Ave. I have children at Concord so I was on Wooddale Ave. six different times between 54th Street and 59th Street from 7:30am to 9:30am today. Along that route I did not see a single sign directing traffic patterns nor did I see a single Council member or a single Transportation Commission member educating the public. However, the street sweeper was sweeping up and down Wooddale which added to the danger and confusion of the roadway. Could the City have coordianted with Concord to avoid sweeping Wooddale during school commuting hours on walk/ride to school day? I was dissappointed when the bike lanes were approved, but even more dissappointed at how they have been rolled - out. Respectfully, Troy Paulson 5116 Juanita Avenue 0 Susan Howl From: Emilie Kastner on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 11:05 AM Subject: FW: Biking on sidewalks in Edina z This message has also been forwarded to the Mayor. Emilie Kastner, Communications Assistant 952-826-0342 1 Fax 952-826-0389 ekastner@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business -----Original Message ----- From: tpaulson@1992ventures.com fmailto:tpaulson@1992ventures.coml Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 10:08 AM To: Edina Mail; jonibennettl2@comcast.net; Mary Brindle; ioshsprague edinarealty.com; swensonannl@gmail.com Cc: Jeff Long Subject, Biking on sidewalks in Edina Dear City Council Members: I am writing today with regard to the City ordinance that prohibits riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. It is my understanding that City Council is considering an amendment to the City Code that would allow biking on sidewalks and I support such an amendment. I encourage any Council member who would oppose such an amendment to go to Concord Elementary School at 3:05pm today as it is walk/ride to school day and hundreds of kids have ridden their bikes to school. if you oppose such an amendment, please tell the kids (and adults) riding on the sidewalks that they are in violation of City Code and that they need to be riding on the streets. Please also tell them why you are opposed to them riding their bicycles on the sidewalks. Respectfully, Troy Paulson 5116 Juanita Avenue 9 Susan Howl From: Emilie Kastner on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 12:16 PM Subject: FW: Stop sign at 61 st & Kellogg This message has also been forwarded to the Mayor and the Traffic Safety Coordinator. Emilie Kastner, Communications Assistant 952-826-0342 1 Fax 952-826-0389 ekastner@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business -----Original Message ----- From: Angie Porter fmailto•crowleyporter@gmail.coml Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 11:18 AM To: btheis edina.gov; Edina Mail; ionibennettl2 comcast.net; Mary Brindle; joshspragueCcDedinarealty.com; swensonannl@gmail.com Subject: Stop sign at 61st & Kellogg I am emailing to express my support for stop signs at the intersection of 61st & Kellogg in Edina. Currently, there are yield signs, and I believe they are actually dangerous. In conversations with neighbors, I have heard of issues and accidents, and it seems that stop signs would be an effective and appropriate solution. Thank you in advance for your consideration of my email. Angie Porter 5905 Fairfax Ave Edina 55424 C; C� Susan Howl Name: Carla Deinema Organization: Edina Resident Website: 5708 Camelback Drive Address l: Address 2: 5708 Camelback Drive City: Edina State: MN Zip_Code: 55436 Email: cdeinema(cr�comcast.net Phone:9529386360 MMessage: I would like to go on record to state how ridiculous the new bike lanes are. I drive on 70th multiple times each day - I will never bike this. I usually have 2 - 3 hockey bags in my hatch. The lanes are now very narrow and the paint is not as distinct as the textured pavement. Why must you do this? I have been driving this route for many years and there have not been bikers on this road. If bikers were present - there was ample room. Edina has a spending problem and this is just the latest incident. Please reconsider these - especially the Woodale area. I worry for my kids on bikes and the false security they may have if biking. I also worry about my soon to be 16 year old driving on these streets. Please reconsider this idea. Thank you- Carla Deinema a C 1 a Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 11:29 AM To: Wayne Houle; Scott Neal Susan Howl fCc: Subject: FW: Advisory Lanes Good morning, This message has been forwarded to the Mayor and Council members, Scott Neal and Wayne Houle. = Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-88611 Fax 952-826-0389 t l� IbiunnoCo)EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov I of I.i� ing, I.earn.iang, Raising Families&. Doing Business From. Michael Truman .fmailto•mike(s3)MNTRUMAN.COMI Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 11:13 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Advisory Lanes I am writing to inform Edina of my displeasure with the "advisory lanes". With all the social and economic problems in our society today you vote on this? Waste of money. I will be voting all city council and the mayor out of office. Regards, Mike Truman C 5113 Grove Street Edina, MN 55436 612-940-2447 h U 1 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 8:59 AM To: Scott Neal; Wayne Houle c: Susan Howl Subject: FW: Bike Lanes on Wooddale Good morning, This message has been forwarded to the Mayor and Council members, Scott Neal and Wayne Houle. Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 1 Fax 952-826-0389 C Ibiunnot7a EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families fie. Doing Business From: Peter Foley II [mailto:pfoleyii(d)gmail.com] Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 8:49 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Bike Lanes on Wooddale. Mayor Hovland, As a lifelong Edina resident I have been extremely disappointed with the City Council's desire turn our streets into bike paths. I appreciate your comments in the Sun Current when you stated, vehicle's are now in a secondary position. Vehicles are now totally in a secondary position and why? To appease a Group with Federal dollars? The residents of Wooddale Ave did not want this and now it is total disaster. I commend you for recognizing that this is not working and implore you to make our road safe again. I don't think the City wants to open it self up to liability issues if god forbid some real serious accidents occur. I would be interested to know what the Vote was on this very serious issue. Who voted for it and who voted against it: I believe it was 3-2 in favor of creating bike lanes on Wooddale Ave. Thank you and I appreciate your time on this very serious issue. Peter T. Foley II, CPCU 5905 Wooddale Ave Edina MN 55424 612-978-2752 more comforted by this realization than when I thought I was driving in a construction zone. My attitude toward the recent addition of bike lanes is partly due to the fact that I don't think there was adequate communication and education regarding this unexpected change, and partly due to my belief that it is not safe nor sensible to cram two bike lanes, two car lanes, and a parking lane on a street that doesn't seem to have reasonable space for all of them. I don't think swerving over imaginary yellow double lines to accommodate bikers is a sound approach to including them in the next generation of transit goers. After speaking with friends and family, we agree that we do not feel comfortable driving on Wooddale Ave. I am personally worried that I may get in an accident with a bike or other vehicle while trying to drive along this road. The no fault law doesn't placate my worry, since serious injury to myself or others is a realistic concern. I fear how others, who are unfamiliar with the area, will react in a dangerous, spontaneous situation. My resolution is to return the street to motor vehicles, and to expand sidewalks to accommodate both pedestrians and cyclists. Or at the very least, to ensure separate spaces for motor vehicles and bicyclists. I sincerely appreciate any advice or other response you may have to my grievance. SARA BUCHANAN 4616 Casco Ave. Edina, MN 55424 • Wayne Houle From: Jennifer <rjmeyovy@comcast.net> 0ent: Monday, October 15, 2012 9:48 AM 0: Wayne Houle Subject: Fwd: roads and bike lanes Please forward to ETC. Thanks. Jennifer Begin forwarded message: From: "Sprague, Josh" <"oshsprague(c_edinarealty.corn> Date: October 15, 2012 9:43:22 AM CDT To: "rjmeyovy _comcast.net" <rimeyovya-comcast.net> Subject: FW: roads and bike lanes js rdinash Sprague, realtor realty 6800 france cell 612.501.0252 website i video bloe From: Lynette Biunno [mailto:lbiunno0)EdinaMN.gov1 On Behalf Of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 9:08 AM To: Wayne Houle; Scott Neal; Jeff Long Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: roads and bike lanes Good morning, This message has been forwarded to the Mayor and Council members, Scott Neal, Jeff Long and Wayne Houle. " "�'t Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-88611 Fax 952-826-0389 i, Ibiunno0EdinaMN.aov I www.EdinaMN.gov .a w ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business From: RICHARD YOUNG[mailto:richardyoung1145Ca�msn.com] Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 7:43 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: roads and bike lanes Please route to the mayor and city council. Besides not liking the idea, I have a few things to discuss. First: I would like to know what the intersection of 70th St and 0IW10a 0 is going to look like. Approaching from west on 70th at the first stop light it is already a difficult turn and playing round with an addition lane is going to be a nightmare. Second, in reading the article in the Sun the police mentioned about starting to enforce the new lane structure. As these lanes are a two year experiment perhaps the police could just give out non -fee citations and track the occurances. If you think people are upset now, wait until you start handing out tickets for lane infractions on roads where there is miniscule bike traffic. If an accident is involved then proceed as usual. Third: what criteria / data will be collected to determine if the lanes stay or not? For that matter what is the base line for comparison? Fourth: putting paint on a road does not make it change peoples driving habits. People know how to drive on roads ; roads that are susposed to be straight and in some instances MIDDLE lines are required. These lines are to assist drivers in high traffic roads (the side roads in Edina are driven daily with minimum issue). By now having roads with painted lines which no longer show the middle one must ask are we really helping our driveres or just making life (driving ) more difficult. Another point: these roads are used by non-residents. How are we going to TRAIN them. Richard Young 5804 Brook DR Edina 0 Agenda Items VIII. C&D • From: Susan Niefeld[mailto:merrimanl5(abcomcast.net] Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 3:30 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: New Fees for Sidewalks I have lived on Halifax Avenue for 17 years and I love my neighborhood. It's true that walking along 58th Street can be very dangerous, but I don't like the idea of paying an extra $3 a month for sidewalks. I am retired, 77 years old, and barely making ends meet. Plus, I am still paying off a huge assessment, plus interest, for improvements to Halifax Avenue several years ago. I am a residential customer of both Centerpoint and XCel so I assume the fees will be tacked on to both utility bills for a total of $3 per month. Isn't there a way to accomplish your goals without making my utility bills increase? 9 Additional material for: Item VII. A. Correspondences from City Council packet relating to transportation issues. • • Wayne Houle From: Marge Bergman Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 7:24 AM Ko: Chad Millner; Wayne Houle ubject: FW: Request for Service - Other {r: Marge Bergman, Public Works Secretary A 952-826-0300 1 Fax 952-826-0392 mbergman(ccD.EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business From: webmailer@ci.edina.mn.us fmailto:webmailer(abci.edina.mn.usl Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 10:32 AM To: Marge Bergman Cc: Marge Bergman Subject: Request for Service - Other The following Request for Service was submitted online: Type of problem: Other Name of requestor: Elizabeth Smith *Address of requestor: 7141 Gleason Road Phone: 612-670-5797 Email Address: boosmithgmindspring com Location: NO PROBLEM - LOVE THE BIKE LANES!! Explanation: Wanted to let you know that I think the bike lanes are AWESOME! I don't understand all the confusion - if you take a second to think about them, they make perfect sense! I AM PROUD TO LIVE IN A CITY THAT IS PROMOTING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE!! 0 Wayne Houle From: Jennifer <rjmeyovy@comcast.net> Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 7:11 AM Ko: Wayne Houle ubject: Fwd: Wooddale Wayne, Josh has asked me to forward this to be sent to ETC. Thanks. Jennifer -----Original Message ----- From: Jennifer Bennerotte [JBennerottegEdinaMN.gov] Received: Sunday, 21 Oct 2012, 5:1 Opm To: Ann Swenson [swensonannl kgmail.com]; Jim Hovland [ihovlandkkrauserollins.com]; Joni Bennett [ionibennettl2gcomcast.net]; Sprague, Josh [ioshspraguegedinarealty com]; Mary Brindle (Comcast) [mbrindlegcomcast.net] CC: Susan Howl [showl(cur�,EdinaMN.gov]; Wayne Houle [WHoulegEdinaMN.gov] Subject: FW: Wooddale Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications & Technology Services Director 'W52-833-9520 I Fax 952-826-0389 BennerottegEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov<http://www.EdinaMN.gov> ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business -----Original Message ----- From: Kitty O'Dea [mailto:kodea.mnggmail.com] Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 11:52 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: Wooddale To City Council I am watching the City Council meeting tonight and the continuing discussion of the bike lanes on Woodddale. As a driver, I agree with the Mayor, Wooddale does not feel safe to me. When I drive down the street, I am having to look left and right constantly, adjusting my position on the street depending on the presence or lack of presence of bikes and other cars. Before, it was clear where the bikes were (on the east side of the street). Yes they shared the parking lane, but it seemed like they coexisted well. I am uncomfortable enough that I plan to find an alternate route south. As a parent, I have told my son to ride on the sidewalk and ride down Kellogg/Concord Ave rather than riding down Wooddale. *As a bike rider, I will also not take Wooddale any more. The bike paths are NOT being used. In the past week, I have driven Wooddale at least 10 times. In total I've observed less than 10 bikes on the street, all riding in the PARKING LANE on the east side of the street regardless of which direction they are traveling in. They were NOT using the marked bike lane. At the same time cars are driving all over the place - in the middle, in the bike lanes, in the parking lanes. eve are taught to stay within the lines from an early age. It is disconcerting, and unnatural to tell us drive over the lines now. My boys will be learning how to drive this winter and I am not sure how to explain why Wooddale is different from every other street they will encounter.They will not be driving pn Wooddale. I appreciate the effort to test something new, but bikes and cars should be separated and allowing cars top "cross the line" makes for a very dangerous situation. Consistency and simplicity should always win out and a better solution found. Sincerely Kitty O'Dea 4610 Bruce Avenue Edina, MN 55424 • • Wayne Houle From: Sally Schmidt <sallyschmidt@schmidt-marketing.com> Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 12:56 PM ao: Edina Mail c: joshsprague@edinarealty.com; Wayne Houle Subject: Wooddale Avenue Dear Mayor Hovland: As homeowners on Wooddale Avenue who live across the street from the Edina Country Club, we were pleased to see your recent comments about the failure of the Share the Road experiment on Wooddale. City Engineer Wayne Houle says he drove on Wooddale one day and thought things were going well. We drive on Wooddale every day, multiple times, and we can assure you that they're not. Since the roads were repainted, we have seen nothing but confusion. People drive cars between the parking stripe and the curb or drive down the middle of the road even when there are no bikers. To have disturbed the entire neighborhood for such scant use of the bike lane is appalling. We pay a lot to live in Edina and it is not fair to have the city implement an experiment in front of our home. Maybe the idea for Share the Road is fine, but Wooddale Avenue was not an appropriate selection. We were at the City Council meeting when this issue was discussed and made the point there that Wooddale is not wide enough and has too much traffic from people outside the neighborhood. Everything we read from proponents says that people need time to adjust. But these folks are not accounting for the constant traffic from people who do not live here, who go to the Country Club and churches for weddings, special events and other activities. Wooddale is also a thoroughfare for construction workers, landscapers and others working in the neighborhood temporarily. None of these people will "learn" how to use the road. • To add to the argument, many of the bikers are not even using the lanes. Most young bikers continue to ride on the sidewalks (I'm sure they and their parents are terrified of this new arrangement) or in the parking lane. And, as has been mentioned numerous times in articles we have read, no one in the City is willing to enforce the laws the bikers should follow, so they continue to cruise through stop signs and lights and cross streets wherever they desire. City Council Member Josh Sprague was quoted as saying he talked to one biker, who likes the new arrangement. We're sure that one biker does. He or she gets priority on the road and doesn't have to follow any rules. If two types of vehicles are truly to share the road, they need to share the rules. We believe the streets should be repainted to their prior condition; if the City needs to return money, it should. This project was implemented without enough research on the ramifications of the design or enough input from its residents. The City should admit the mistake and reverse the situation before something bad happens. It's just a matter of time. Please let us know your response. Thank you. Sally Schmidt and Bob Kovich 5107 Wooddale Avenue Edina, MN 55424 Sally J. Schmidt, President Schmidt Marketing, Inc. Wayne Houle From: Byron Theis Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 12:30 PM ao: Wayne Houle ubject: FW: Bike Lanes Arlt, Byron Theis, Traffic Safety Coordinator " 952-826-0349 1 Fax 952-826-0392 a BTheis0EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov z}T ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business From: Emilie Kastner On Behalf Of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 9:55 AM Subject: FW: Bike Lanes This message has been forwarded to the Traffic Safety Coordinator, as well as all members of the City Council. .rr*t� Emilie Kastner, Communications Assistant c $ ' ' �,c 952-826-0342 1 Fax 952-826-0389 y ekastner0-EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov a',.,.m. ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families 6i Doing Business From: Michael Hunt jmailto:mikehgreyfox@yahoo.com1 Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 10:17 AM WTTo: Edina Mail subject: Bike Lanes We are Morningside residents and just wanted to say that the new Bike lanes on Wooddale are very confusing, seem dangerous to both vehicle and bike traffic, and really should have been limited to one bike lane on one side of the street. How much bike traffic will there be in the 4 months of Winter? Michael Wayne Houle From: Byron Theis Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 12:31 PM *ubject: o: Wayne Houle FW: Bike lanes dt Byron Theis, Traffic Safety Coordinator e 's 952-826-03491 Fax 952-826-0392 BTheis&_EdinaMN.gov I www. Edina MN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business From: Emilie Kastner On Behalf Of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 9:51 AM Subject: FW: This message has been forwarded to the Traffic Safety Coordinator, as well as all members of the City Council. *''`r, Emilie Kastner, Communications Assistant c $� 952-826-0342 1 Fax 952-826-0389 ekastner0_EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business From: Collette Officer-Hunt[mailto:collettehunt(cbyahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 10:24 AM SFo: Edina Mail Subject: Wow. Whoever designed the bike lanes got it wrong. I guess we are to assume that drivers have zero common sense and will run over bikers in their way. There must be a better way. Please give drivers more credit and more right of way and rework the design. Collette Hunt 0 Wayne Houle From: Byron Theis Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 12:31 PM *ubject: o: Wayne Houle FW: bike lanes Byron Theis, Traffic Safety Coordinator 952-826-0349 1 Fax 952-826-0392 BTheis aaEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business From: Emilie Kastner On Behalf Of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 9:42 AM Subject: FW: bike lanes This message has been forwarded to the Traffic Safety Coordinator, as well as all members of the City Council. Emilie Kastner, Communications Assistant c # F 952-826-0342 1 Fax 952-826-0389 a ekastner(ZDEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business From: Ryan Muldowney[mailto:ryan.muldowney(agmail.com1 Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 2:08 PM To: Edina Mail ubject: bike lanes I was nearly hit head-on by another motorist while driving down Wooddale this morning. How can anyone think that street is safer for bikes or cars now? Please fix the street markings. It's ridiculous. 0 Wayne Houle From: Jennifer <rjmeyovy@comcast.net> Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 10:17 AM ao: Wayne Houle ubject: Re: LOVE THE BIKE LANES!! > At Josh's request, please forward to ETC. Thanks. > -----Original Message----- > From: Edina Mail [mail@EdinaMN.gov] > Received: Monday, 22 Oct 2012, 9:47am > Subject: FW: LOVE THE BIKE LANES!! > This message has been forwarded to all members of the City Council. > Emilie Kastner, Communications Assistant > 952-826-0342 1 Fax 952-826-0389 > ekastner@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov<http://www.EdinaMN.gov> > ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business > -----Original Message----- > From: Boo Smith [mailto:boosmith@mindspring.coml > Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 10:35 AM > To: Edina Mail > Subject: LOVE THE BIKE LANES!! 0 Dear City of Edina, > We love the new bike lanes! They are not confusing - if one takes a minute to think about them, they make perfect sense! > We are proud to live in a city that is promoting a healthy lifestyle! > Elizabeth and Steve Smith > 7141 Gleason Road > Edina 55439 • 1 Wayne Houle From: Jennifer <rjmeyovy@comcast.net> Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 11:43 AM R o: Wayne Houle ubject: Fwd: Contact Us form submission > Wayne, please forward to ETC at Josh's request. If you are gathering all of these emails anyway for the ETC, please let me know. It is not always clear who is receiving them. Thanks. Jennifer > From: mail@EdinaMN.gov [mailto:mail@EdinaMN.govl > Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 8:21 AM > To: Edina Mail > Subject: Contact Us form submission > Name: Bret Yonke > Organization: > Website: > Address 1: 5105 Wooddale ave Address 2: > City: Edina > State: MN > Zip_Code: 55424 > Email: Bretyonke@yahoo.com<maiIto: Bretyonke@yahoo.com> > Phone: 952-681-7114 > Referrer: google > Message: Council members, As a home owner living on Wooddale Ave I would like to say how pleased I am with the new bike lanes. It is absolutely necessary to give bikers a safe lane to ride in, plus we appreciate that it may slow traffic on the road. Many drive noticeably over the posted speed limit, and the road is not patrolled as heavily as 50th street, so 1\'m sure many motorists have enjoyed a free pass over the years to go as fast as they please. Thanks again, and please don\'t let a few complaints discourage your good work! Bret Yonke 1 Wayne Houle From: Sent: �c: Subject: Good afternoon, Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Wednesday, October 24, 2012 1:34 PM Scott Neal; Wayne Houle Susan Howl FW: bike lanes This message has been forwarded to the Mayor and Council members, Scott Neal and Wayne Houle. -�4 Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-88611 Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnorcDEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov . i ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business From: Mitchell, Jean fmailto:Jean.Mitchell@CO.DAKOTA. MN.US] Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 1:09 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: bike lanes As a citizens of Edina, I am extremely disgusted by the changes to Wooddale and Valley View for bike lanes. Why are we favoring bikers at the cost of car drivers who compromise 99.9% of the road traffic? It is dangerous and confusing and Edina is opening itself to legal liability if nothing else. Please pass this on to the Mayor. Jean M Mitchell *ean Mitchell Assistant County Attorney 651-438-4438 This email and any attachments are intended for the exclusive use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. The information contained in this email may be proprietary, confidential, privileged, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this email is not the intended recipient or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, the reader is hereby put on notice that any use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If the reader has received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by email and delete all copies of this email along with any attachments. 0 Wayne Houle From: Steve Jennen <jennen@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 3:31 PM To: Wayne Houle Vubject: Bike lanes Hi Wayne, I live at 54th Street and Halifax Lane and was excited when I heard about the bike lanes being installed on our street. Yesterday, I used the bike lanes from my house to Target in Edina on York Avenue. The bike lanes are a welcome addition to the streets of Edina. While there has been some confusion for the drivers (me included), it is at least giving the drivers visibility to those of us who ride bikes along the way. Any time you can increase awareness that there are other people who have a right to use the streets, it is a good thing. Thank you for the work you have done, and I look forward to more such projects in Edina. Regards, Steve Jennen 5401 Halifax Ln, Edina, MN jennenkgmail.com 52-920-0067 Wayne Houle From: Jennifer <rjmeyovy@comcast.net> Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 10:17 AM To: Wayne Houle &ubject: Fwd: Safety Concerns for Southview Lane Wayne, Councilmember Swenson asked me to bring this up tonight. I said I would ask that it be directed to the Traffic Safety Committee. Just FYI in advance. Thanks. Jennifer 0 From: Sara Elliott [mailto:saraaelliott angmail.com] Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 9:37 AM To: Wayne Houle; Brian Olson; madams(a)ci.edina.mn.us; Lynette Biunno; Sharon Allison; Byron Theis; Sharon Allison Cc: Carrie Knowles; Kris Green; Russell, Beth; superintendent(a)edina.kl2.mn.us; Margaret Kershner; Margarita Dimas; Jaime Norling; Holly Lindholm; Beth Fraley Subject: Safety Concerns for Southview Lane City of Edina Staff Members, I am writing you after reading the string of emails exchanged between you and my neighbor, Carrie Knowles. My name is Sara Elliott and I live with my husband and five children at 5616 Dalrymple Rd (corner of Dalrymple & Southview Lane). Three of our children attend SVMS and two are at Concord. On any given day, my family alone crosses Southview Lane a minimum of 20 times to get to and from school and extra curricular activities. As you are aware, the demographics of our neighborhood are changing. Many young families have moved in and are attending Concord Elementary, Normandale Elementary, SVMS and the ECC. Thus, now seems to be the time to address how extremely difficult and unsafe it is to cross Southview Lane before and after school. I understand from a previous conversation with Dr. Russell (SVMS Principal), that the City has considered installing flashing crosswalk lights. I am asking you to reconsider this option, not only as a concerned parent, but as a civil engineer. Since cars are allowed to park on Southview Lane, it is impossible for young children to be seen by drivers (around the parked cars) while trying to cross Southview Lane going north. Also, since SVMS starts at 7:45 a.m. it is dark much of the school year when the students are arriving. Drivers simply do not see the students trying to cross at the crosswalks. Plus, the majority of drivers are not obeying the "15 mph speed . limit when children are present" signage. In my professional opinion, flashing crosswalk lights are the best option to ensure the safety of our children and residents trying to cross Southview Lane. I would be happy to meet with you before and/or after school to observe traffic and review the issues I have discussed above. Thank you for your attention to this important matter! Regards, Sara Elliott (612) 807-5277 • ii � KS)eDINA 31KE Bike Edina Task Force: News & Meeting Outcomes September 13, 2012 Purpose: The Bike Edina Task Force (BETF) meets to serve citizens and partner with City staff and elected officials to promote bicycle improvements in Edina for education, encouragement, infrastructure, enforcement, and ongoing assessment. We support implementation of the approved City of Edina Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan that serves all levels of bicyclists, connects key destinations including safe routes to schools, and integrates with the Twin Cities' regional bike network. Our vision is a progressive bicycle -friendly community where citizens can integrate cycling into their daily lives. Time & Location: BETF monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. in the Mayor's Conference Room at Edina City Hall. For questions contact Peter Kelley, Chair. Guests are welcome. Distribution: BETF, guests, City Manager, Public Works Director, City Engineer, Edina Police BETF Liaison Sgt. Timothy Olson, and Mayor. & City Council. Also Paul Thompson of the Edina Energy and Environment Commission and Ned Nelson of the Hennepin County Bicycle Advisory Committee. • Present: Tom Randall, Larry Olson, Peter Kelley, Rob Erickson, Marty Mathis, Lori Richman • Absent: Don Eyberg, Kirk Johnson, Alex Johnson, Carl Follstad, Alice Hulbert, Jennifer Janovy, Ellen Jones, Alex Johnson, Sally Dunn, Brad Schaeppi • Guests: Kristopher Wilson, Paul Thompson • Recorded by: Larry Olson, Peter Kelley 1. Lori Richman was welcomed as a new member of BETF. Carl Gulbrandson resigned. 2. October and November meetings will be held at Davanni's due to a scheduling conflict at city hall. Peter will buy beer and pop. 3. Project Updates: City council passed bike lane striping on Cahill, Valley View, Antrim and 70th as discussed at last month's meeting. Work is currently underway. Council a resolution also officially recognized existing city bike lanes(interlachen, Blake, • 58th) • Bike Boulevard — currently under construction • Tracy Ave — currently under construction • Bike rack project — installation is underway. 4. Jennifer would like some help adapting Minneapolis's Understanding Bicycle Markings publication for use in Edina. Specifically here are some of the things that need to be done. Anyone willing and able should contact Jennifer directly. • Verify and include locations of facilities --for example, where green shared lanes will be used. • Graphics and photos --as much as possible it would be good to replace Minneapolis photos with Edina photos. We can use Minneapolis photos until we we have our own. Could use some help sourcing graphics. • Need help on the bike parking section --may require discussion with PD. • Edit and proof. 5. Bike counts were done this past week. Thanks to all who helped. Results will be presented at next month's meeting 6. Tour de Edina: Sunday October 14th in the Southdale / Rosland Park area. All BETF members are encouraged to participate and volunteer. Marty will check in with Mary Brindle about specific volunteer needs. 7. Peter met with the new Public Works director, Brian Olson. His department is • responsible for striping the new bike lanes. Peter will include Brian in distribution of BETF minutes. 8. BETF Status: Initial discussions with Edina Transportation Commission (ETC) revealed some hesitation by ETC members about BETF becoming a subcommittee of that group. The key issues about our current status appear to be liability and the city relationship. It was suggested that the liability issues could possibly be addressed by holding events such as the bike rodeo under the auspices of Edina Community Services or other organization. Peter will check on that. The general consensus is that the current relationship with the city works well for the most part and most members do not want to do anything that will alter our current structure. For now we plan to stay as we are pending further investigation of what other communities are doing. Wayne Houle isFrom: Sent: To: Subject: • Scott and Wayne, Paul Nelson <pnelson@shawlundquist.com> Monday, October 22, 2012 4:32 PM Scott Neal; Wayne Houle October ETC meeting I was out over the weekend, so am just getting to the packet today and have just a few comments to share as I will not be in attendance at the Thursday evening meeting. Item VI.B. Hennepin County Pedestrian/Bicycle Plan My apologies to Ms. Rose Ryan for my not attending the meeting after setting up the meeting. Item VI.C. Xerxes Avenue Restriping. I am in agreement with the decision to make this change, thank you for sharing this with the ETC. Item VI.D. Pedestrian & Cyclist Safety Fund Policy. 1) There is no escalation clause or opportunity for this fund to be increased over time. While I don't see the 2) 3) immediate need for this, I would anticipate that over time there will be a need to keep up with inflation, construction costs, employee costs. I am also not sure how this is handled in other areas of the City—so there may also be some coverage for this already. As the policy relates to the lighting (safety) aspect, where do the funds come from for operational (electrical) expenses? Hopefully we will look at cost effective lighting (LED) fixtures, but with hundreds/thousands of new lights across the City there would be some increased expenses. Again, not sure how this is handled for the existing dusk -to -dawn lighting currently in existence on our roadways. Considering a new staff person specifically designated to handle this PACS Fund seems to be a luxury. While there is no doubt additional staff time required to initially set up a new decision matrix of needs/wants of the citizens and staff, the ongoing 1.0 FTE seems a bit excessive to me for this one area of expanded government. I don't know the actual answer to how much time should be allotted to this individual, but a full time person seems to be too much, even considering being the new liaison to the ETC. Item VI.E. Revised 2013 ETC Work Plan My packet did not have the work plan attached, perhaps it is being distributed at the meeting. Item VII.A. Wayne, please make mention and perhaps list on-screen the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Study (DEIS) for the Southwest Transitway project. Other: Advisory Bike Lanes on Woodale/Valley View. Communication has been better since lanes have been striped, however I'd have felt better about getting the word out prior to this just happening and causing an uproar in the community. I do want to keep the lanes intact and feel that the majority of drivers now understand the "advisory" aspect of the lanes. However we do need to get permanent signage up as soon as feasible. Thanks for including the comments from the variety of citizens. 0Paul • • Take a walk and use this tool to rate your neighborhood's walkability How Walkable is Your Community? Group Name: Communities can make walking safer by conducting simple walkability surveys and taking recommended actions for community improvements. Your involvement will make a difference to the people who live, work and play in your community. Too many neighborhoods in the United States are designed for automobile travel, with very little consideration given to the needs of walkers. Lack do,,. town BLOOMINGTON EDINA RICHFIELD Date: of sidewalks, construction of sidewalks too close to roads and lack of maintenance are all factors that discourage people from walking regularly. You can help make walking safer by guiding a small group in a simple walkability survey. Once your group rates an area and identifies concerns, the group can take action to improve walkability. This toolkit will help you do that. This checklist will help you organize everything you'll need for your walking audit: Materials from do.town: ❑ Walkability Checklist ❑ Clipboards Things you will need: ❑ Camera/Camera Phone (still and/or video) ❑ Pens ❑ Sign -in Sheet Things you will do: ❑ Pick a place to walk - a route to school, local park, local businesses etc. ❑ Review the Walkability Checklist with your tea m ❑ As you walk, note the locations of things you would like to change ❑ At the end of your walk, give each question a rating ❑ Calculate your walk's overall rating Places you can walk ❑ Shopping centers ❑ Grocery stores ❑ Schools ❑ Copies of the Walkability Checklist ❑ Water ❑ Lots of appreciation for your walkers! ❑ Have a group discussion about the results of your walk ❑ Identify ideas to make improvements ❑ Share your ideas, photos or video on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or the do.town web discussion (make sure to share any links with do.town!) ❑ Return your results to your do.town community organizer ❑ Parks ❑ City services ❑ Farmers Markets Walking audit compiled from: US Department of Transportaion; US Environmental Protection Agency; National Center for Safe Routes to School; Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center; and Minnesota Department of Health • 0 • Take a walk and use this tool to rate your neighborhood's walkability HowWaLkable is Your Community? What you can do immediately do -0. town BLOOMINGTON EDINA RICHFIELD • Pick an alternate route for now • Tell local traffic engineering or public works department about specific problems and provide a copy of the checklist • Write letters to the editor or opinion articles for your local paper • Organize the neighborhood to trim trees or bushes, or remove obstacles that block the street or sidewalk • Organize the neighborhood to watch for unsafe driving • Report unsafe driving to the police • Organize parents in the neighborhood to walk children to school • Ask neighbors to keep dogs leashed or fenced • Report scary dogs to the animal control department • Report scary people to the police • Report lighting needs to the police or appropriate public works department What you and your community can do together • Attend and speak up at city council or city commission meetings • Write or petition city for improved walking routes and gather neighborhood signatures • Make media aware of problem • Work with your local transportation engineer to develop a plan for a safe walking • Request signs/pavement markers/signals/parking changes/curb ramp improvements • Report to traffic engineer where parked cars are safety hazards • Report illegally parked cars to the police • Request that the public works department trim trees or plants, and remove snow • Petition for more enforcement of speed limits • Ask city planners and traffic engineers for traffic calming ideas • Ask schools about getting crossing guards at key locations • Encourage schools to teach walking safely • Help schools start safe walking programs • Encourage corporate support for flex schedules so parents can walk children to school Walking audit compiled from: US Department of Transportaion; US Environmental Protection Agency; National Center for Safe Routes to School; Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center; and Minnesota Department of Health • 0 Take a walk and use this tool to rate your neighborhood's walkability doN. t How Walkable is Your Community? BLOOMINGTON EDINA RICHFIELD Location: Rating Scale 1 2 3 4 5 6 many some good very good excellent awful Problems problems Things to look for: What else did you experience? What should we do? Did you have room to walk? ❑ Sidewalks or paths started and stopped ❑ Sidewalks were broken or cracked ❑ Sidewalks were blocked with poles, signs, shrubbery, dumpsters, etc. ❑ No sidewalks, paths, or shoulders ❑ Too much traffic Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Was it easy to cross streets? ❑ Road was too wide ❑ Traffic signals made us wait too long or did not give us enough time to cross ❑ Needed striped crosswalks or traffic signals ❑ Parked cars blocked our view of traffic ❑ Trees or plants blocked our view of traffic ❑ Needed curb ramps or ramps needed repair Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Did drivers behave well? ❑ Backed out of driveways without looking ❑ Did not yield to people crossing the street ❑ Turned into people crossing ❑ Drove too fast ❑ Sped up to make it through traffic lights or drove through traffic lights? Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Walking audit compiled from: US Department of Transportaion; US Environmental Protection Agency; National Center for Safe Routes to School; Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center; and Minnesota Department of Health 0 • • Take a walk and use this tool to rate your neighborhood's watkabitity How Walkable is Your Community? do,., town BLOOMINGTON EOINA RICHFIELD Was it easy to follow safety rules? Could you: ❑ Cross at crosswalks or where you could see and be seen by drivers? ❑ Stop and look left, right and then left again before crossing streets? ❑ Walk on sidewalks or shoulders facing traffic where there were no sidewalks? ❑ Cross with the light? Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Do walkers behave safely? ❑ Cross at cross walks or with traffic signal? ❑ Look both ways before crossing? ❑ Walk on sidewalks or shoulders facing traffic? Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Was your walk pleasant? ❑ Needed more grass, flowers, or trees ❑ Scary dogs ❑ Scary people ❑ Not well lighted ❑ Dirty, lots of litter or trash ❑ Dirty air due to automobile exhaust ❑ No benches Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 6 How does your neighborhood stack up? Add up your ratings and decide. 1. 30 to 36 Celebrate! You have a great area for walking. 2. 22 to 29 Celebrate a little. This area is pretty good. 3. 15 to 21 Okay, but it needs work. 4. 8 to 14 This area needs lots of work. You deserve better than that. 5. 1 to 7 This area is a disaster for walking! TOTAL Walking audit compiled from: US Department of Transportaion; US Environmental Protection Agency; National Center for Safe Routes to School; Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center; and Minnesota Department of Health fA • Hennepin County Pedestrian Plan IIti a 0 About the Plan • This is the first ever Hennepin County Pedestrian Plan. • Funding through the Centers for Disease Control's Community Transformation Grant: active living strategies to improve health and reduce disparities in chronic disease. Pedestrian Plan Overview • 1 Goals • Increase rates of walking • Increase safety of walking • Improve health of county residents 0 ` , " *M F- A Pedestrian Plan Overview Objectives of the Plan • Identify sidewalk gaps • Identify difficult crossings • Prioritize improvements to the pedestrian system • Coordinate within Hennepin County and with other agencies/organizations to reach goals Pedestrian Plan Overview 2 • 0 0 • Completing the Plan • Summer -Fall 2012: Community engagement • Fall -Winter 2012: Complete draft plan • Winter -Spring 2013: Collect feedback on draft plan, integrate feedback into final plan. • Summer 2013: Present final plan to County Board for adoption Pedestrian Plan Overview • Community engagement • 10 workshops — North Minneapolis, Crystal, New Hope, Dayton, Excelsior/Orono, South Minneapolis, Bloomington Senior Leaders, Latino Economic Development Center, Little Earth youth program, Brooklyn Park Farmer's Market • Coordination with Hopkins Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan • General comments: difficult crossings, lack of sidewalks, need for safety enforcement at crosswalks Pedestrian Plan Overview 0 9 Strategies in Draft Plan • Infrastructure: —sidewalks — intersections —signals — construction — maintenance —connections with ADA Transition Plan Pedestrian Plan Overview Strategies in Draft Plan • Enforcement • Education/encouragement: connections with Active Living, HSPHD's Safe Routes to School work, other organizations • Policy • Funding • Other connections with county work: transit planning, Complete Streets implementation Pedestrian Plan Overview n 17J A Meeting Minutes from September 18, 2012 ETC — Transportation Options Working Group Meeting In attendance: Sue Weigel, David Messenberg, Courtney L.B. Whited, John Dillery & Jill Hentges. Not in attendance: Gregg Colburn, Hope Melton, Arlene Forrest, Andrew Brown, Amber Cameron, Dan Gieseke, Elin Schold-Davis, Linda Denel, Milton Adams & Trish Halko The entire meeting was dedicated to having both John Dillery, Senior Transit Planner at Metro Transit and Jill Hentges, Community Outreach at Metro Transit, speak about the Metro Transit transportation options in Edina. 1. Hand outs that were provided: "Getting People Where They Need To Go," from the Counties Transit Improvement Board, Route Schedules for the 568, 6, 578, 587, 46, 515, 540, 542, 568, 111, 113, 114, 115, 579, 146. Also, 538 & 539, which used to be the BE Line. Transit Link informational brochure, Transit System Map and a SouthWest Transit routes schedule. 2. John proceeded to give an overview of all of the Metro Transit routes that touch Edina. See the Transit System Map for additional information. 3. John discussed why the BE Line was being absorbed into the regular Metro Transit bus system. He stated that there used to be a special fund from the • local cities that were involved (Bloomington & Edina) that used to pay for the BE Line but that is no longer. First Transit currently operates these routes. The 30 foot buses will remain for these routes and they hold between 22 — 25 passengers. These are a niche route and the bus size needs to be a little shorter to maneuver through the neighborhoods, i.e. 3400 Parklawn. 4. If a person or a group of people have suggestions on how to expand current bus routes specifically, etc. they can contact John Dillery directly. It is important that they inform him of how, when, number of riders, frequency and where. John cautiously added that if a city, i.e. Edina, could afford to pay for it, Metro Transit could expand and customize current routes that run in Edina. These are called Flex Routes. An example of one runs in Eagan/Apple Valley. 5. David Messenberg shared some personal transit concerns with the group: Currently there is a Metro Transit route that runs from York Avenue South to 660' Street to Hwy. 494. It used to stop at the Continental at 7151 York Avenue South and it does not now. He is suggesting Metro Transit/Met Council change the criteria on where and when they serve. 6. David Messenberg asked about the proposed transit options at the Southdale Transit Center in conjunction with the Southdale remodeling project. John Dillery stated that at the triangle parking lot along the road between the current transit stop and the JC Penny parking lot is where they will have separate bus shelters for the 6 bus line, the 538 & 539 lines and the lines for downtown Minneapolis/TJ of M. This set-up will be functional in the new year. 7. Jill Hentges shared that Thrive MSP (The Metropolitan Council has officially kicked off their public engagement campaign for the 2040 regional plan — called Thrive MSP 2040)will host a public comment session about any Metro Transit related items on Thursday, September 27a' from 7 — 9pm at Valley View Middle School auditorium at 6750 Valley View Road, Edina. 8. John and Jill were open to many questions and suggestions. They were very coordination friendly. Courtney shared that this group was given the charge to research transportation options that would fill in the current gaps in service. John stated to ask and see what is possible because the Flex Route could be an answer. • 0 0 Additional material for: Item VII. A. Correspondences from City Council packet relating to transportation issues. 40 The bike paths are NOT being used. In the past week, I have driven Wooddale at least 10 times. In total I've observed less than 10 bikes on the street, all riding in the PARKING LANE on the east side of the street regardless of which direction they are traveling in. They were NOT using the marked bike lane. At the same 40 time cars are driving all over the place - in the middle, in the bike lanes, in the parking lanes. We are taught to stay within the lines from an early age. It is disconcerting, and unnatural to tell us drive over the lines now. My boys will be learning how to drive this winter and I am not sure how to explain why Wooddale is different from every other street they will encounter.They will not be driving pn Wooddale. I appreciate the effort to test something new, but bikes and cars should be separated and allowing cars top "cross the line" makes for a very dangerous situation. Consistency and simplicity should always win out and a better solution found. Sincerely Kitty O'Dea 4610 Bruce Avenue Edina, MN 55424 Is Houle From: Sally Schmidt <sallyschmidt@schmidt-marketing.com> Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 12:56 PM To: Edina Mail Cc: joshsprague@edinarealty.com; Wayne Houle Subject: Wooddale Avenue Dear Mayor Hovland: As homeowners on Wooddale Avenue who live across the street from the Edina Country Club, we were pleased to see your recent comments about the failure of the Share the Road experiment on Wooddale. City Engineer Wayne Houle says he drove on Wooddale one day and thought things were going well. We drive on Wooddale every day, multiple times, and we can assure you that they're not. Since the roads were repainted, we have seen nothing but confusion. People drive cars between the parking stripe and the curb or drive down the middle of the road even when there are no bikers. To have disturbed the entire neighborhood for such scant use of the bike lane is appalling. We pay a lot to live in Edina and it is not fair to have the city implement an experiment in front of our home. Maybe the idea for Share the Road is fine, but Wooddale Avenue was not an appropriate selection. We were at the City Council meeting when this issue was discussed and made the point there that Wooddale is not wide enough and has too much traffic from people outside the neighborhood. Everything we read from proponents says that deople need time to adjust. But these folks are not accounting for the constant traffic from people who do not live ere, who go to the Country Club and churches for weddings, special events and other activities. Wooddale is also a thoroughfare for construction workers, landscapers and others working in the neighborhood temporarily. None of these people will "learn" how to use the road. To add to the argument, many of the bikers are not even using the lanes. Most young bikers continue to ride on the sidewalks (I'm sure they and their parents are terrified of this new arrangement) or in the parking lane. And, as has been mentioned numerous times in articles we have read, no one in the City is willing to enforce the laws the bikers should follow, so they continue to cruise through stop signs and lights and cross streets wherever they desire. City Council Member Josh Sprague was quoted as saying he talked to one biker, who likes the new arrangement. We're sure that one biker does. He or she gets priority on the road and doesn't have to follow any rules. If two types of vehicles are truly to share the road, they need to share the rules. We believe the streets should be repainted to their prior condition; if the City needs to return money, it should. This project was implemented without enough research on the ramifications of the design or enough input from its residents. The City should admit the mistake and reverse the situation before something bad happens. It's just a matter of time. Please let us know your response. Thank you. Sally Schmidt and Bob Kovich 5107 Wooddale Avenue Edina, MN 55424 9 Sally J. Schmidt, President Schmidt Marketing, Inc. 1 Wayne Houle From: Byron Theis Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 12:30 PM To: Wayne Houle Subject: FW: Bike Lanes xtn..y Byron Theis, Traffic Safety Coordinator 952-826-0349 1 Fax 952-826-0392 BTheis(a)EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business From: Emilie Kastner On Behalf Of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 9:55 AM Subject: FW: Bike Lanes This message has been forwarded to the Traffic Safety Coordinator, as well as all members of the City Council. 0;i�`��'� 1, Emilie Kastner, Communications Assistant a 952-826-0342 1 Fax 952-826-0389 ekastnerCcD-EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov '',. a �' ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business From: Michael Hunt [mailto:mikehgreyfox@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 10:17 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Bike Lanes We are Morningside residents and just wanted to say that the new Bike lanes on Wooddale are very confusing, seem dangerous to both vehicle and bike traffic, and really should have been limited to one bike lane on one side of the street. How much bike traffic will there be in the 4 months of Winter? Michael • • Houle From: Byron Theis Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 12:31 PM To: Wayne Houle Subject: FW: Bike lanes Byron Theis, Traffic Safety Coordinator 952-826-03491 Fax 952-826-0392 y BTheisna.EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov r <` ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business From: Emilie Kastner On Behalf Of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 9:51 AM Subject: FW: This message has been forwarded to the Traffic Safety Coordinator, as well as all members of the City Council. " 'r��, Emilie Kastner, Communications Assistant } y" x: 952-826-0342 1 Fax 952-826-0389 �� ; ekastner(cc9Edina MN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov ..For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business from: Collette Officer -Hunt fmaiIto: collettehunt(ftahoo.coml Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 10:24 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Wow. Whoever designed the bike lanes got it wrong. I guess we are to assume that drivers have zero common sense and will run over bikers in their way. There must be a better way. Please give drivers more credit and more right of way and rework the design. Collette Hunt Wayne Houle From: Byron Theis Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 12:31 PM To: Wayne Houle Subject: FW: bike lanes Byron Theis, Traffic Safety Coordinator 952-826-03491 Fax 952-826-0392 r BTheis6a)EdinaMN.c1ov I www.EdinaMN.aov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business From: Emilie Kastner On Behalf Of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 9:42 AM Subject: FW: bike lanes This message has been forwarded to the Traffic Safety Coordinator, as well as all members of the City Council. n%`` '�',>. Emilie Kastner, Communications Assistant 952-826-0342 1 Fax 952-826-0389 l�, y ekastnerCcDEdinaMN.aov I www.EdinaMN.00v ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families 6z Doing Business From: Ryan Muldowney jmailto:[)an.muldowngyCdgmail.coml Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 2:08 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: bike lanes I was nearly hit head-on by another motorist while driving down Wooddale this morning. How can anyone think that street is safer for bikes or cars now? Please fix the street markings. It's ridiculous. Wayne Houle 'From: Jennifer <rjmeyovy@comcast.net> Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 10:17 AM To: Wayne Houle Subject: Re: LOVE THE BIKE LANES!! > At Josh's request, please forward to ETC. Thanks. > -----Original Message----- > From: Edina Mail [mail@EdinaMN.gov] > Received: Monday, 22 Oct 2012, 9:47am > Subject: FW: LOVE THE BIKE LANES!! > This message has been forwarded to all members of the City Council. > Emilie Kastner, Communications Assistant > 952-826-0342 1 Fax 952-826-0389 >ekastner@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.eov<http://w ww.EdinaMN.gov> > ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business > > -----Original Message----- > From: Boo Smith [mailto:boosmith@mindspring.coml > Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 10:35 AM > To: Edina Mail Subject: LOVE THE BIKE LANES!! > Dear City of Edina, > We love the new bike lanes! They are not confusing - if one takes a minute to think about them, they make perfect sense! > We are proud to live in a city that is promoting a healthy lifestyle! > Elizabeth and Steve Smith > 7141 Gleason Road > Edina 55439 • 1 Wayne Houle From: Jennifer <rjmeyovy@comcast.net> • Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 11:43 AM To: Wayne Houle Subject: Fwd: Contact Us form submission > Wayne, please forward to ETC at Josh's request. If you are gathering all of these emails anyway for the ETC, please let me know. It is not always clear who is receiving them. Thanks. Jennifer > From: mail@EdinaMN.eov fmailto:mail@EdinaMN.govl > Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 8:21 AM > To: Edina Mail > Subject: Contact Us form submission > Name: Bret Yonke > Organization: > Website: > > Address -1: 5105 Wooddale ave > Address 2: > City: Edina > State: MN > Zip_Code: 55424 > Email: Bretvonke@yahoo.com<mailto:Bretyonkeyahoo.com> > Phone: 952-681-7114 > Referrer: google > Message: Council members, As a home owner living on Wooddale Ave I would like to say how pleased I am with the new bike lanes. It is absolutely necessary to give bikers a safe lane to ride in, plus we appreciate that it may slow traffic on the road. Many drive noticeably over the posted speed limit, and the road is not patrolled as heavily as 50th street, so I\'m sure many motorists have enjoyed a free pass over the years to go as fast as they please. Thanks again, and please don\'t let a few complaints discourage your good work! Bret Yonke 1 ne Houle "From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 1:34 PM To: Scott Neal; Wayne Houle Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: bike lanes Good afternoon, This message has been forwarded to the Mayor and Council members, Scott Neal and Wayne Houle. Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-88611 Fax 952-826-0389 r Ibiunno(a)EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov „mss ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business From: Mitchell, Jean jmailto:Jean.MitcheIK000.DAKOTA. MN. USI Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 1:09 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: bike lanes As a citizens of Edina, I am extremely disgusted by the changes to Wooddale and Valley View for bike lanes. Why are we favoring bikers at the cost of car drivers who compromise 99.9% of the road traffic? It is dangerous and confusing and dina is opening itself to legal liability if nothing else. Please pass this on to the Mayor. Jean M Mitchell Jean Mitchell Assistant County Attorney 651-438-4438 This email and any attachments are intended for the exclusive use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. The information contained in this email may be proprietary, confidential, privileged, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this email is not the intended recipient or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, the reader is hereby put on notice that any use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If the reader has received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by email and delete all copies of this email along with any attachments. 0 Houle From: Steve Jennen <jennen@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 3:31 PM To: Wayne Houle Subject: Bike lanes Hi Wayne, I live at 54th Street and Halifax Lane and was excited when I heard about the bike lanes being installed on our street. Yesterday, I used the bike lanes from my house to Target in Edina on York Avenue. The bike lanes are a welcome addition to the streets of Edina. While there has been some confusion for the drivers (me included), it is at least giving the drivers visibility to those of us who ride bikes along the way. Any time you can increase awareness that there are other people who have a right to use the streets, it is a good thing. Thank you for the work you have done, and I look forward to more such projects in Edina. Regards, &teve Jennen 401 Halifax Ln, Edina, MN jennen ggmail.com 952-920-0067 C7 I Wayne Houle • From: Jennifer <rjmeyovy@comcast.net> Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 10:17 AM To: Wayne Houle Subject: Fwd: Safety Concerns for Southview Lane Wayne, Councilmember Swenson asked me to bring this up tonight. I said I would ask that it be directed to the Traffic Safety Committee. Just FYI in advance. Thanks. Jennifer From: Sara Elliott [mailto:saraaelliott(aagmail.com] Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 9:37 AM To: Wayne Houle; Brian Olson; madamsaci.edina.mn.us; Lynette Biunno; Sharon Allison; Byron Theis; Sharon Allison Cc: Carrie Knowles; Kris Green; Russell, Beth; superintendent@edina.kl2.mn.us; Margaret Kershner; Margarita Dimas; Jaime Norling; Holly Lindholm; Beth Fraley Subject: Safety Concerns for Southview Lane 0 City of Edina Staff Members, I am writing you after reading the string of emails exchanged between you and my neighbor, Carrie Knowles. My name is Sara Elliott and I live with my husband and five children at 5616 Dalrymple Rd (corner of Dalrymple & Southview Lane). Three of our children attend SVMS and two are at Concord. On any given day, my family alone crosses Southview Lane a minimum of 20 times to get to and from school and extra curricular activities. As you are aware, the demographics of our neighborhood are changing. Many young families have moved in and are attending Concord Elementary, Normandale Elementary, SVMS and the ECC. Thus, now seems to be the time to address how extremely difficult and unsafe it is to cross Southview Lane before and after school. I understand from a previous conversation with Dr. Russell (SVMS Principal), that the City has considered installing flashing crosswalk lights. I am asking you to reconsider this option, not only as a concerned parent, but as a civil engineer. Since cars are allowed to park on Southview Lane, it is impossible for young children to be seen by drivers (around the parked cars) while • trying to cross Southview Lane going north. Also, since SVMS starts at 7:45 a.m. it is dark much of the school year when the students are arriving. Drivers simply do not see the students trying to cross at the crosswalks. Plus, the majority of drivers are not obeying the "15 mph speed limit when children are present" signage. In my professional opinion, flashing crosswalk lights 1 are the best option to ensure the safety of our children and residents trying to cross Southview Lane. 0 I would be happy to meet with you before and/or after school to observe traffic and review the issues I have discussed above. Thank you for your attention to this important matter! Regards, Sara Elliott (612) 807-5277 • 0 Edina Transportation Commission • Roll -Call Sign -in Sheet 4-{- October 25, 2012 vi Last Name First Name SignaAure Bass Katherine Braden Ann S Franzen Nathan Iyer Surya Janovy Jennifer LaForce Tom Nelson Paul S Schwei er Steven Sierks Caroline Thompson Michael Whited Courtney c/ J-21 . tao,1 4`1 ✓A^