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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-02-16 Meeting PacketAgenda Transportation Com m ission City Of Edina, Minnesota Community Room Thursday, February 16, 2017 6:00 PM I.Call To Order II.Roll Call III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes A.Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of January 19, 2017 V.Special Recognitions And Presentations A.Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Upda te ETC Liaisons VI.Community Comment During "Community Comment," t he Board/Commission will invite resi dent s to share r elevant i ssues or concerns. Individuals must l i mi t t heir comments to three mi nutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same i ssue in t he int erest of time and topic. Gener al ly speaking, i tems that ar e elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed dur i ng Communit y Comment. Indi vi dual s should not expect the Chai r or Boar d/Commission Member s to respond to t heir comment s tonight. Instead, the Board/Commi ssion might refer the mat ter to st a% for consi derat i on at a future meeting. VII.Reports/Recommendations A.Pedestrian and Cy clist Safety (PACS) Fund Equity Scoring Criteria B.Pedestrian and Bicy cle Ma ster Plan Draft Request for Proposals C.On-Street Parking Control Policy D.Tra3c Safety Report of February 1, 2017 E.Additional Updates on 2017 Work Plan Initia tiv es F.A3rm the 2017 Transportation Commission Meeting Schedule G.Annual Elections VIII.Correspondence And Petitions A.Board/Commission Cha ir Term Feedback Requested IX.Chair And Member Comments X.Sta 8 Comments XI.Calendar Of Events A.Schedule of Meeting a nd E v ent Dates as of Februa ry 16, 2017 XII.Adjournment The City of Edina wants all res idents to be c om fortabl e bei ng part of the publi c proc ess . If you need as s is tanc e i n the way of heari ng am pli <c ation, an interpreter, large-print doc um ents or s om ethi ng els e, pleas e c al l 952-927-8861 72 ho urs in advance of the m eeting. Date: Feb ruary 16, 2017 Agenda Item #: IV.A. To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: Minutes From:Sharon Allis on, Engineering Sp ec ialis t Item Activity: Subject:Ap p ro val o f Minutes - Regular Meeting of January 19, 2017 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the meeting minutes of the regular Edina Transportation Commission meeting of January 19, 2017. INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Draft Minutes , Jan. 19, 2017 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: 1 Minutes City of Edina, Minnesota Transportation Commission Community Room January 19, 2017, 6:00 p.m. I. Call To Order Chair LaForce called the meeting to order. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were members Bass, Boettge, Brown, Janovy, LaForce, and Miranda. Absent at roll call were members Iyer, Koester, Olk and Olson. Member Iyer arrived after roll call. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion was made by member Boettge and seconded by member Miranda approving the meeting agenda. All voted aye. Motion passed. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion was made by member Brown and seconded by member Miranda approving the Dec. 15, 2016, minutes. Member Bass abstained. Motion carried. V. Community Comments None. VI. Reports/Recommendations A. Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund (PACS) Fund Equity Scoring Criteria Member Bass explained how the PACS Funds are spent; she said planner Nolan makes annual recommendations and projections for future years and he explains the factors in determining each project. She said one member has been advocating for equitable distribution of funds. She said the focus has been on money as the primary characteristic for distribution of funds and she suggested other criteria such as Community (People), Neighborhood (Place) and Cost (Money) have additional consideration. She asked for feedback on the criteria and assigning point value to each. The following were suggested: • Environmental measure. • Quadrant or social geography. • Include people who do not live in the community, i.e. students and employees. • Walk Score. • Attach criteria to projects in the Comprehensive Plan and tweak them annually. • Add criteria that focus on connecting neighborhoods. • Look at existing infrastructure and assign points to areas that are lacking. • Focus on Community characteristic and see what data the school district has for free/reduced lunch with the assumption that if there is an economic need there is also a transportation need. Members Bass and Janovy will work on identifying data sources and point assignments. B. Proposed Revisions to Multi-modal Surveys for Neighborhood Reconstruction Projects Member Janovy said she revised the streetlight question because residents are probably more likely to say no because it mentions special assessment; she said lighting is for safety and comfort. She added a transit question Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: 2 realizing that it will not be applicable in some neighborhoods but they can capture data where there are bus stops. Another change was to eliminate open ended questions because these are difficult to tabulate and to make sure the survey goes to residents living in the apartment complexes (e.g. Parklawn Avenue) and not to owners. Discussion • Add a question to capture more specifically where people are traveling to, i.e. France Avenue, to the airport, to downtown Minneapolis. • Do we send out post project survey? Yes. Engineering specialist Allison explained that the purpose of the draft letter was to summarize the survey results to residents, inform them of the next steps and respond to issues/concerns that would not be addressed with the project. The ETC offered suggested improvements to the letter. Discussion ensued about how to increase residents’ participation and using interns to door knock was suggested. C. Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) Process Member Janovy explained the history of the TIA. She said it was drafted by staff and approved by the ETC in 2007. The ETC used it to review traffic impacts associated with site development up until 2011. There was some angst with the ETC only being able to review traffic surrounding the site and the TIA was given to the Planning Commission (PC) for implementation with a recommendation to update it. The update was not done and the process has changed. Member Janovy said the concern is how much of the Living Street Plan is being implemented when the PC review site developments. Discussion ensued. Planner Nolan said the PC has the TIA on their work plan too and he has been communicating with director Teague. He said one of the issues is schedule because the PC meets twice monthly. He is looking to see how other cities take care of this. D. Additional Updates on 2016 Work Plan Initiatives No updates. E. Traffic Safety Report of Jan. 4, 2017 B.1. Sidewalk is on the east side only. It seems odd that there isn’t a stop sign. Planner Nolan said they could not find a reason for the current set up (Allison said there used to be a stop sign but it was removed because drivers would get stuck on the hill during the winter months). B.2. There is at least one directional sign at a church. Planner Nolan said there are about two that are grandfathered; he said staff felt this request was more about advertising. B.3. Planner Nolan said most did not want the sign and staff is also focusing on not having excess signs. D.2. ADT should not be used as the determining factor. Planner Nolan said ADT is their first check for meeting warrant; he said the cameras were placed there several years ago and the wait time was no longer than one minute. An additional concern was how to capture all of the issues in one place that W. 66th Street has so that they can look comprehensively at solutions. D.6. Member Miranda said the ‘Hill’ sign should be replaced. Planner Nolan will review this again and also provide speed and volume count at the top of the hill as requested. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: 3 Motion made by member Iyer and seconded by member Bass to forward the Jan. 4, 2017, TSC report to the City Council. All voted aye. Motion passed. VII. Correspondence And Petitions The ETC acknowledged receipt of a letter from resident Ms. Sell. They said she had great ideas and would be a good candidate for the ETC. Member Bass said she sent her a letter today recommending Ms. Sell consider joining the ETC. VIII. Chair and Member Comments Member Miranda said Apple Maps now has a transit app; and Metro Transit also has an app. He attended the Southdale Library planning meeting recently and at another meeting with the Planning Commission, he was disappointed to see they did not have any road or bike route planned between the buildings/through the site. Member Brown said he was traveling on W. 54th Street and at Oaklawn Avenue a school bus could not pass because of the snowbank and construction vehicles and the driver proceeded to back up on W. 54th Street which was very dangerous. Planner Nolan will forward this to the residential redevelopment coordinator. Member Brown said a resident asked him pass on a suggestion to add ‘slow’ signs to City vehicles. Member Iyer suggested using interns to door knock to do surveys in hopes of improving the rate of return. Chair LaForce said member Loeffelholz resigned from the ETC to focus on his new business. With this resignation, he said the ETC will lose four members and he sent a correspondence to the City Council with a wish list for the replacement members – women, transit user, seniors, experienced with policies, resides east of France Avenue, resides in a multi-family housing area. IX. Staff Comments • Comprehensive Plan Update – contract and scope negotiations was just completed with Biko Associates; a Comp Plan training session for board/commission members is scheduled for Mar. 1, 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers. • The Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is being drafted and will be presented to the ETC for feedback; the schedule is to issue the RFP by the end of February and select a consultant to begin in April. • The closure of Highway 169 was delayed and is now rescheduled for Jan. 23. The City has a voicemail recording set up to share information with callers, there will be increased police presence in the area, and the area will be evaluated for approximately two weeks before considering making changes. • Bloomington, MnDOT, Hennepin County and Edina are meeting to evaluate and make changes to France Avenue from Minnesota Drive to American Blvd because there have been at least 200 crashes. More to come. • Joe Totten, the previous traffic safety coordinator, applied for funding to study the effectiveness of stop bars and the $140,000 grant was recently approved. Students from the University of Minnesota will the select the locations and conduct the study. • The Southdale Library asked for a member of the ETC to serve on an ad hoc taskforce; member Brown volunteered. X. Calendar of Events A. Schedule of Meeting and Events as of Jan. 19, 2017 XI. Adjournment at 8:40 p.m. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: 4 J F M A M J J A S O N D SM WS # of Mtgs Attendance % Meetings/Work Sessions 1 1 NAME TERM (Date) (Date) Bass, Katherine 3/1/2017 1 1 100% Boettge, Emily 3/1/2017 1 1 100% Brown, Andy 3/1/2019 1 1 100% Iyer, Surya 3/1/2018 1 1 100% LaForce, Tom 3/1/2018 1 1 100% Loeffelholz, Ralf 3/1/2018 0 0% Janovy, Jennifer 3/1/2017 1 1 100% Miranda, Lou 3/1/2019 1 1 100% Olson, Larry 3/1/2017 0 0% Koester, David (student) 9/1/2017 0 0% Olk, Megan (student) 9/1/2017 0 0% TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE Date: Feb ruary 16, 2017 Agenda Item #: V.A. To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: Other From:Mark K. Nolan, Trans p o rtatio n P lanner Item Activity: Subject:Planning C o mmis s io n Comprehens ive Plan Up d ate ET C Liais ons Disc ussio n CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: P lease recall that the City of Edina has just begun the process of updating its Comprehensive P lan, which is required every ten years by the Metropolitan Council. T he Edina P lanning Commission is leading this effort, and is serving as the Comprehensive P lan Update Task Force. T he City’s other boards and commissions – including the ET C – will support the P lanning Commission in the development and update of the Comprehensive P lan. T he P lanning Commission has selected members of their commission to serve as “liaisons” to each board and commission. Assigned to the ET C are Commissioners Susan Lee and John Hamilton. Susan and John will be on hand to introduce themselves and briefly discuss their roles and those of the ET C during this process. ATTACHMENTS: Description 2018 Comprehensive Plan Work Flow & Schedule City of Edina Strategic Vis ion and Framework VISION EDINA CITY OF EDINA STRATEGIC VISION and FRAMEWORK This vision and framework is an outcome of the broad-based community engagement and visioning process, conducted between September and December 2014 May 2015 CITY OF EDINA STRATEGIC VISION AND FRAMEWORK VISION EDINA This vision and framework is an outcome of the broad-based community engagement and visioning process, conducted between September and December 2014. May 2015 Vision Edina – Strategic Vision Framework – May 2015 3 VISION EDINA Vision Edina represents a fresh look at the future for the City of Edina. This work builds on the previous Edina Vision 20/20 planning work that was undertaken 15 years ago. Since that time, the world has changed. We are subject to stronger external trends and forces, and we face renewed pressures with increasing population and developmental pressure. The future we face is one filled with greater uncertainty, more rapid pace of change and emerging new opportunities. Vision Edina allows us to step back and look again at the big picture, and decide how we continue to evolve to remain a relevant, competitive and progressive city. Vision Edina is a long-term strategic framework that helps our community understand and guide the important decision-making that will impact Edina’s future. This framework lays out the key issues identified by our community, which we need to be focusing our attention and resources on, over the coming years. The Vision Edina work and publications have been developed through a broad-based and inclusive community visioning process conducted in 2014. It is proposed that the current City of Edina mission statement remain largely unchanged. This is a potent and relevant mission statement that has, and continues to, serve the City well. “Our mission is to provide effective and valued public services, maintain a sound public infrastructure, offer premier public facilities and guide the development and redevelopment of lands, all in a manner that sustains and improves the health and uncommonly high quality of life enjoyed by our residents and businesses.” INSERT SECTION TITLE HEREBALANCING EDINA’S REDEVELOPMENT Vision Edina – Strategic Vision Framework – May 20154 INSERT SECTION TITLE HERE EDINA’S VISION STATEMENT Edina holds a well-earned reputation as a city of choice. It is the model of a successful, mature, and progressive urban community, that strives to lead in a modern and evolving world. We maintain our heritage and attractiveness, and afford our residents the highest quality of life, while actively embracing the future. The features that define our future community include: Inclusive and Connected • Our community embraces diversity and cherishes the contributions of all residents and stakeholders. • Our community offers an enticing mix of residential development that retains and builds upon our strong foundation of single-family housing, but also includes a dimension of higher density multi- family options, especially for the young and the old. • We strive to promote a healthy demographic mix that builds on the tradition of multi-generational families, and also provides entry opportunities for new people seeking to raise families, start businesses, and join our quality community. • Our residents enjoy a wide range of transportation options that foster mobility and interconnectedness. • Our cohesive neighborhoods are able to retain their unique individual character, while being linked seamlessly together into the broader fabric of our city. • Our residents benefit from close access to parks and other gathering spaces where they can regenerate, connect with community members and enjoy nature. Built-to-Scale Development • Our community has worked hard to create an innovative and long-term comprehensive development policy that strikes the right balance between renewal and progress, and protection and preservation. • Our development policy promotes partnerships between developers and community members and encourages innovative ideas. • Our community’s commercial and retail base has been significantly enhanced through the creation of more mixed-use locations, carefully woven throughout our neighborhoods. • We have proactively developed planning procedures and policies that allow the character of our neighborhoods to be preserved and enhanced. Local development reflects the aspirations of both neighborhood residents and the community as a whole. EDINA’S VISION STATEMENT Vision Edina – Strategic Vision Framework – May 2015 5 Sustainable Environment • Edina has focused and invested in world-class citywide resource management systems, built around the leading principles of environmental sustainability. • We have substantially reduced our overall environmental impact and significantly increased our resource use efficiency. • Our planning has integrated the best-proven standards of sustainable building and environmental stewardship into all aspects of our city planning and building codes. • Our community continues to treasure and protect our public spaces and parks. We have enhanced our biodiversity and natural ecosystems, which in turn support and purify our natural environment. A Community of Learning • Edina has continued to evolve as a highly engaged community, where residents share the responsibility for decision making and working collectively toward the common vision. • We recognize and appreciate the significant value of our education system, and we continue to work and invest to strengthen and grow this key community asset. • As technology and society have evolved, so has our prized education system. We have a high quality, future- oriented education system, which undeniably prepares our students to thrive in an increasingly competitive and globalized world. • As residents, we never tire in our pursuit of knowledge and understanding. We collectively promote the value of engagement and education, and we ensure that we have the capacity as a community to understand and remain agile in a fast changing and complex world. Future-Oriented • As a community, we continually look forward and are always working to remain competitive, relevant and innovative. We stand on the foundation of our traditions, but are not afraid to adapt and change as the city evolves. • Our city leaders and organizations are actively engaged in regional leadership and in ensuring the interests of Edina are represented at the level of the Twin Cities metropolis, but also beyond. • Edina is willing to use its resources and expertise to apply new ideas and technology, and we actively invest ourselves in finding and creating innovative solutions to the emerging challenges of living in a major city. INSERT SECTION TITLE HEREEDINA’S VISION STATEMENT Vision Edina – Strategic Vision Framework – May 20156 INSERT SECTION TITLE HERE STRATEGIC FOCUS AREA, ISSUES AND ACTIONS Eight key strategic focus areas have emerged through the Vision Edina process. These areas are built from the key drivers and issues identified early in the Vision Edina process, and have carried through the extensive community and stakeholder engagement process. These focus areas, and the attendant issues and actions, represent emerging priority areas that can both leverage and guide the future evolution of our city. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list, and in no way displaces the underlying foundational work that continues on our key areas of infrastructure, community services, governance and fiscal management. Rather, these strategic focus areas represent key emerging priorities, and reflect the core drivers of our future that can be summarized in the categories of Balancing Edina’s Redevelopment, and Enhancing Our Community Fabric and Character. STRATEGIC FOCUS AREA, ISSUES AND ACTIONS Vision Edina – Strategic Vision Framework – May 2015 7 INSERT SECTION TITLE HEREBALANCING EDINA’S REDEVELOPMENT 1. RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT MIX The issue of residential property development has been repeatedly raised throughout the Vision Edina process. The City has been faced with a number of redevelopment pressures and challenges across numerous areas. Residents strongly favor a continued focus on the single-family housing nature of the majority of the city neighborhoods, but there is increasing concern about the trend and impact of so-called ‘teardowns’ on the community. There is also recognition of some need for additional multi-family options to create more diversity in housing affordability. This would provide increased options at all stages of life and attract younger residents. ISSUES • Residential neighborhoods continue to serve as the defining characteristic of the city, and there is a high desire to protect and enhance such neighborhoods. • Residents take a great deal of pride in their homes, and express concern about the escalating redevelopment pressures facing some neighborhood areas. • Edina continues to face competition from neighboring communities that claim to offer a similar quality of life while also offering more available land for development. • The community must balance the needs of the families that have defined its character, with an aging population that desires to ‘age in place.’ STRATEGIC ACTIONS • Further encourage the development of neighborhood associations and the overall neighborhood concept. Define the unique character and brand of each of the well-established neighborhoods, and explore innovative planning guidelines to allow preservation and enhancement of the desired neighborhood visual appeal. • Pursue further planning and development options that protect and locate key amenities, such as parks and community facilities, within the neighborhood framework to allow neighborhood centers and focus points to further evolve. • Continue to explore options for new multi-family housing throughout the city in mixed-use areas and near public spaces, including areas such as Southdale, Pentagon Park and Grandview. • Work to create affordable housing options close to transit, shopping and employment centers. Vision Edina – Strategic Vision Framework – May 20158 INSERT SECTION TITLE HERE 2. TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS Participants in the Vision Edina process expressed a strong desire to continue to expand a variety of transportation options to both reduce dependency on automobiles and enhance the community’s work and life balance, and ease of connectivity. Walking, biking, and transit options represent key amenities that help residents feel connected to their community, and improve the overall quality of life. A diversity of transportation options is also highly preferred among younger residents. However, such options have met resistance in some areas, largely a reflection of a ‘not in my back yard’ reaction. The larger community sentiment of support should be highlighted to advance policies and developments deemed to be in the larger public good. ISSUES • The community’s infrastructure continues to age and be stressed by increasing traffic volume. • The majority of Edina’s employed population works outside of the city and is therefore reliant on the connectivity and maintenance of the roadway system for their livelihood. • The community overall is highly supportive of increased diversity and integration of transportation and local access options. STRATEGIC ACTIONS • Undertake community education and promotion to highlight the broad support and benefits of more diverse transportation options, and particularly to highlight the support expressed across multiple age demographics. • Work to expand transit options to Edina, and ensure that Edina residents do not become further isolated from the larger transit infrastructure. • Develop an integrated long-term plan that lays out a future-oriented and ambitious transportation network that covers multiple modes of transportation, and takes into account potential impacts of future technology on transportation modes and corridors. • Continue to promote and develop the sidewalk, trail and bike networks to improve accessibility and connectivity throughout the city and beyond. BALANCING EDINA’S REDEVELOPMENT Vision Edina – Strategic Vision Framework – May 2015 9 3. COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT MIX Edina has traditionally embraced commercial development along a relatively narrow corridor along France Avenue, and originally anchored by Southdale Center. While this practice has been successful and has led to additional growth along France Avenue, Vision Edina participants have expressed a desire for easier and more proximal access to small retail options and other amenities. Many participants of the engagement process highlighted the unique and appealing experience of the 50th & France district. New development opportunities can build upon this example and model to develop neighborhood nodes of an appropriate scale in other locations across the city. ISSUES • Edina has historically favored large-scale commercial development. Best practice and community desire has moved toward also including smaller-scale models. • Residents currently feel somewhat disconnected from common amenities, including banking, dry cleaning, groceries and pharmacies – and this is an issue likely to be exacerbated with an aging population. • The community has significant redevelopment opportunities in the Pentagon Park, Grandview, and Southdale areas, but as of yet, there appears to be no clear consensus as to the best and most appropriate uses and ultimate outcomes. STRATEGIC ACTIONS • In light of the escalating developmental pressures facing the Council and City, the City should as a priority renew its broader land use plan. This plan should examine and consider the future broad fabric of the community, and begin to define key nodes of higher-density mixed use, and potential nodes of small-scale commercial opportunity, embedded in more of a neighborhood context. • More consideration of scale and appropriate mixed use could be used in the review of new commercial development proposals, especially to take into account the compounding impact of numerous developments in close proximity and the concerns about this overall impact on streetscape, environmental aspects, transportation and utilities and services. • The community should further examine and consider the development of small neighborhood-based business nodes to provide a range of local amenities and services. • Edina should continue to explore strategies that promote the continued vitality of existing core retail zones around Southdale Center, and also actively pursue economic development strategies targeting specific professional services clusters. These approaches could enhance the core economic underpinning of the local economy. INSERT SECTION TITLE HEREBALANCING EDINA’S REDEVELOPMENT Vision Edina – Strategic Vision Framework – May 201510 INSERT SECTION TITLE HERE 4. LIVE AND WORK Edina’s community has a large number of high-wage earners, most of whom commute to areas outside the city for work. Therefore, Edina is highly dependent on the vitality of the regional economy to maintain prosperity. At the same time, the community also recognizes a growing desire, especially among young professionals, to both live and work in the same location. There is evidence to suggest this represents part of a larger societal trend, and could have important implications to the future location appeal of Edina. The city currently offers limited opportunities to do so, as a mismatch exists between the wage- earning potential of many of the employment opportunities in the community and the relatively high cost of quality housing. However, the city is very well endowed with recreation facilities, which offers excellent outdoor and sporting amenities. ISSUES • Many of the city’s residents commute outside of the city for work. This creates a disincentive to young professionals who may aspire to live and work in Edina. • The community does not possess significant spaces for collaborating, start-ups or telecommuting. • Many people who work in Edina cannot afford to live in the community. STRATEGIC ACTIONS • Edina should support the development of a start-up or entrepreneurial climate in the city, and bring together key stakeholders to develop an integrated economic development strategy. • The community should consider the inclusion of incubators or co-working spaces in any new redevelopment projects and in mixed-use proposals. • The City should promote the development of a mix of commercial amenities, including restaurants and cultural amenities, which are attractive to young families and professionals and can further act as connection points or hubs within the fabric of neighborhoods and development areas. BALANCING EDINA’S REDEVELOPMENT Vision Edina – Strategic Vision Framework – May 2015 11 INSERT SECTION TITLE HERE 5. EDUCATIONAL FOCUS Edina Public Schools are recognized as one of the principal assets of the community. The school district and its institutions are routinely recognized as among the best in the state and nation. Participants in the Vision Edina process routinely singled out quality education as one of the defining characteristics of their preferred future. However, respondents also expressed a desire for the greater use of technology in the classroom, expansion of cultural and ‘globally-focused’ learning opportunities and the promotion of lifelong learning. ISSUES • Education policy and funding are largely a state matter, placing the City in an advocacy and partnership role. • Respondents desire an educational system that maintains high quality while also embracing new techniques and technologies. A balance needs to be struck. • While Edina Public Schools and other local institutions adeptly provide K-12 education, lifelong learning and other cultural education opportunities requires leadership from a variety of community institutions. STRATEGIC ACTIONS • The community should promote a culture of learning among all of its residents, and continue to find ways to explore, understand and present best practices across a range of topics. In particular, it is important to expand the scope beyond regional expertise and explore best practices and emerging trends on a global scale. • The City should continue to foster its productive working partnership with Edina Public Schools. These two entities represent some of the key leverage points in the city, and combining their influence could accelerate the progress on key initiatives. Similar partnerships should be established with the Richfield and Hopkins school districts. • The City and school district should continue to explore future opportunities for expanded partnerships between the schools and existing employment opportunities within the community, thereby helping develop career paths and local workforce development. ENHANCING OUR COMMUNITY FABRIC AND CHARACTER Vision Edina – Strategic Vision Framework – May 201512 INSERT SECTION TITLE HERE 6. POPULATION MIX The demographics of the Twin Cities are constantly changing as new residents are attracted by strong regional employment prospects, economic tailwinds and quality cultural and public amenities. Edina is well positioned to attract many of these new residents because of its high quality of life. Edina’s population is also undergoing a generational transformation as its population continues to age, creating a new group of active senior citizens with different housing and amenity needs. Developing an effective balance in each of these areas is critical to ensuring future sustainable growth. ISSUES • The perception of an ‘Edina Bubble’ carries with it the stigma of being an exclusive and exclusionary community. • The relatively high cost of housing is a barrier to entry into the community, especially for younger families. • The needs of an aging population are often in conflict with the preferences of the younger residents the community seeks to attract. STRATEGIC ACTIONS • The City should expand its work with local school districts to expose students and parents to a variety of cultural experiences. This will serve to foster a global mindset while also cementing the education system as a key population draw. • Edina’s civic organizations should promote a welcoming image of the city. These efforts should be equally directed toward new residents and businesses. These organizations should also take a lead role in publicizing the city’s cultural amenities. • The City should continue to prioritize amenities that meet the needs of residents of all ages. The City should continue discussions about the effects of an aging population, as referenced in the Vision 20/20 process. Similar efforts should be used to engage young adults, including high school students. ENHANCING OUR COMMUNITY FABRIC AND CHARACTER Vision Edina – Strategic Vision Framework – May 2015 13 INSERT SECTION TITLE HEREENHANCING OUR COMMUNITY FABRIC AND CHARACTER 7. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP Participants in the Vision Edina process were more supportive of environmentally responsible policies and practices than any other issue area. There is a growing awareness of the impact that the built environment has on the natural environment, and the individual and collective responsibility we all have toward good environmental stewardship. Community residents and stakeholders believe that Edina can take an active and ambitious internal and regional leadership role in embedding environmental stewardship principles through actions such as promoting more comprehensive recycling, smart building and energy efficiency practices. These themes couple well with the parallel benefits in smarter urban planning, increased transportation options and application of technology. ISSUES • Residential and commercial developers have little incentive to balance environmentally friendly building practices with market pressures, or in fact to provide leading-edge examples of energy efficient and environmentally sensitive construction. • Currently, residential waste removal and other environmental services are poorly coordinated, and in some cases multiple providers are serving the same streets, contributing to noise, environmental impact and inefficiencies. • The need for green spaces is well recognized, but the use of these areas currently follows more traditional ‘green lawn’ approaches rather than integrated habitat zones. • Developmental pressures are likely to continue to place increased demands on the City’s infrastructure and contribute to concerns about decline in environmental quality in the community. STRATEGIC ACTIONS • Develop a comprehensive city-wide environmental management plan that explores and includes best practices in water management, biodiversity, green space management, street scape enhancement and waste management. • Partner with energy and utility service providers to educate residents on the importance of energy efficiency in their daily living and promote energy efficiency and smart building practices at all City-owned properties. This could include well-established practices such as publishing data on the carbon emission, waste levels and recycling levels. • Identify a series of environmental flagship pilot projects to bring stakeholders together and begin exploring creative solutions. Examples could include: waste collection and management across the city; recycling and green waste management; environmental overlays on development projects such as Pentagon Park; and utilization of available areas such as Fred Richards Park as community gardens and biodiversity spaces. • Develop incentives for individual households to take an active role in the overall city responsibility for environmental management, including reducing nutrient loads in run-off, local recycling and efficient resource usage. Vision Edina – Strategic Vision Framework – May 201514 INSERT SECTION TITLE HERE 8. REGIONAL LEADERSHIP Edina has long been recognized as one of the premier communities in the Twin Cities. The City has been historically viewed as somewhat progressive in its development policies and practices. The existing phase of redevelopment and the expanding pressures from the surrounding metropolitan area highlights the need and opportunity for Edina to continue as an innovator, seeking and implementing creative solutions to local and regional issues. ISSUES • City leadership has rightfully focused on many local issues, in large part driven by changing community needs and expectations. In recent years, City officials have also been playing an important role in some significant regional discussions. • Edina’s size may limit its influence when compared to larger neighboring communities, its popularity with respect to redevelopment has presented a unique set of challenges and the opportunity to lead on some issues previously not encountered in the larger metropolitan area. • The community has regional economic importance, but its cultural importance has been somewhat more limited. However, there is potential for Edina to have some destination value as a regional cultural center. STRATEGIC ACTIONS • City leaders should actively advocate for Edina’s interests in the Met Council and other regional bodies. In addition, the City should form particularly close functional connections with the immediately neighboring cities, as they share many aspects and challenges. • City leaders should continue to inform residents on the impact of issues of regional importance and work to better integrate an understanding of the importance of being an active participant, and leader, in the larger regional system • City leaders and residents should collaborate to discover, develop and apply new best practices in environmental sustainability, aging in place, educational quality and other broad areas of consensus. These efforts will ensure that Edina builds the future intelligence capacity to retain a future-focused worldview, and act as an example and role model to other cities in North America. ENHANCING OUR COMMUNITY FABRIC AND CHARACTER Vision Edina – Strategic Vision Framework – May 2015 15 INSERT SECTION TITLE HERECONCLUSION CONCLUSION The Vision Edina process has presented an opportunity for the community to come together and explore the longer-term future. The current period of intense redevelopment, which is occurring within Edina, represents an important juncture in the community’s history and evolution. This is coupled with a more gradual generational shift, as the predominant Baby Boom generation moves through the demographic system. The resultant situation is where Edina stands poised before some significant choices about future trajectory and outcomes. This has been well articulated in the Vision Edina process. The community has chosen a path forward that represents some significant change and reinvention, but without losing touch with the important family values and rationale that has always defined Edina as a community. The path ahead is not without its challenges and will require careful balancing of differing priorities, aspirations and desires. The collective decision-making process required to move forward will set Edina apart as an intelligent, engaged, thoughtful and forward-looking city. It will require maturity and patience on behalf of the citizens and leadership, and recognition that the complex resident mix, which makes Edina interesting, also brings with it differing opinions and perspectives. Understanding the importance of the common good over personal self-interests will be critical to build alignment around important future shaping decisions and actions. The population and leadership of Edina possess and exhibit more than sufficient knowledge and experience to guide the City toward the vibrant and balanced future desired by the residents and stakeholders. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISION EDINA The Vision Edina initiative has aimed to define a shared vision for the City of Edina. The vision and strategic framework is the outcome of a broad-based and inclusive community visioning process. The engagement portion of this important planning process ran from September to December 2014, and gathered significant community input. From a strategic planning perspective, Vision Edina examines the issues that have been identified as having the highest priority within the community. The initiative examined future trends in cities across North America and the world, and how generational values are changing. This was also linked to local aspirations, values and desires for the future. This process provides a clearer understanding of what people might be looking for in Edina in 2030 and beyond. Vision Edina has represented an opportunity for all residents to have a say and contribute to creating the shared future vision. Vision Edina is part of the overall community process to update the long-term vision for the City of Edina. Vision Edina will also serve as an important foundation for other strategic efforts, such as the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Capital Improvement Plans. The City of Edina partnered with Future iQ Partners, an international consultancy company, to design and facilitate the process. For more information on the Vision Edina project and the City of Edina, please contact: Scott H. Neal, City Manager City of Edina 952-826-0415 SNeal@EdinaMN.gov www.EdinaMN.gov Date: Feb ruary 16, 2017 Agenda Item #: VII.A. To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: Other From:Mark K. Nolan, Trans p o rtatio n P lanner Item Activity: Subject:Ped es trian and Cyc lis t Safety (PAC S) Fund Equity Sc oring Criteria Disc ussio n CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: T his will be a continuation of last month's discussion - again led by Commissioner Bass - regarding how to more equitably prioritize how and when projects are funded by the PACS Fund. ATTACHMENTS: Description PROPOSED PACS Fund Equity Scoring Criteria 11/17/2016 PROPOSED Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund (PACS) Fund Equity Scoring Criteria In selecting projects to be constructed through the PACS fund, the ETC recommends a set of equity- based criteria for prioritizing capital investment in pedestrian and bicycling facilities. This effort is meant to quantifiably evaluate neighborhoods, and ensure that investments are equitably targeted and support [Policy Basis – community vision, comprehensive plan, policy goals]. The criteria are a combination of community, neighborhood, infrastructure and cost characteristics using multiple data sources. Infrastructure projects that rank high are prioritized for investment first. Questions to consider: Are there criteria missing? What points should be assigned? (This conveys community values) What data sources should be referenced? Community Characteristics (PEOPLE) Neighborhood Characteristics (PLACE) Cost Characteristics (MONEY) PACS Fund Capital Project Selection 11/17/2016 Community Characteristics (PEOPLE) 1. Neighborhood concentration of race/ethnicity other than white 2. Density of transit riders in the neighborhood 3. Population density in the neighborhood where the facility is proposed (2 possible points). The more densely populated neighborhoods will be a higher priority. This metric takes into account extra wear and tear on infrastructure in high density areas and the proportional value of public investment dollars per person in those areas. 4. Youth density of the neighborhood where the park is located (3 possible points). The higher the youth density of the neighborhood, the higher it is scored and it is moved up the list for priority. Same logic as the above metric applies with an extra focus on the needs of families and the needs of children who are dependent on sidewalk and bicycle facilities for independent mobility. Neighborhood Characteristics (PLACE) 1. Proportionality of investment (3 possible points if no other facility was constructed in this quadrant in the last year). Referring to the amount of capital invested in each quadrant. 2. Neighborhood safety – history of crashes or crime (2 possible points). Neighborhood crime statistics are looked at to determine need, with more crashes or crime in an area resulting in a higher score and increased priority for capital investment. This is a public health and racial equity approach to crash and crime reduction, grounded in the understanding that these are outcomes of disinvestment. 3. Active Routes to School Sidewalk 4. Indicated in the Comprehensive Plan (Sidewalk Facilities Map or Master Bicycle Plan) 5. Resident petition – petition for sidewalk submitted by residents, based on their experience living in this place Cost Characteristics (MONEY) 6. Asset lifespan (3 possible points). Facilities are evaluated and higher points are given to infrastructure more than five years past its lifespan. 7. Asset condition (5 possible points). Assets in worse condition receive higher priority for rehab. 8. Part of neighborhood reconstruction project 9. Part of state-aid reconstruction project 10. Estimated cost of project relative to remaining PACS Fund budget 11. Additional funding/grant opportunities 12. Surveys and/or design documents completed Date: Feb ruary 16, 2017 Agenda Item #: VII.B. To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: R ep o rt and Rec o mmendation From:Mark K. Nolan, Trans p o rtatio n P lanner Item Activity: Subject:Ped es trian and Bic yc le Master Plan Draft Reques t fo r Pro p o s als Dis cus s ion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: P lease recall that at the ET C's Nov 17 meeting, Commissioners Miranda and Olson prepared a presentation regarding the upcoming P edestrian and Bicycle Master P lan. At that meeting, the ET C discussed topics related to the goals and content of a Master P lan, as well as a request for proposals (RFP ). Attached is a draft RFP for the commission's review and comment. Staff's goal is to incorporate comments from the ET C and to issue the RFP by the end of the month. ATTACHMENTS: Description Draft RFP: Pedestrian and Bicycle Mas ter Plan Page 1 of 11 City of Edina REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Issued: February 23, 2017 Project Overview The City of Edina is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) for the preparation of a Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan for the City. The City is seeking a firm or team of interdisciplinary planning and design professionals with experience in pedestrian and bicycle transportation planning. The selected firm will work with City of Edina staff and decision makers to conduct a public engagement process, review existing policy and plans, develop a vision and guiding principles, make recommendations and prepare a Master Plan document to guide the future development of non- motorized infrastructure in Edina. In particular, the City is asking the consultant to provide recommendations regarding location, type, management and maintenance of facilities; citywide policy; education, encouragement and outreach; and, implementation and funding opportunities. Meetings with the public, City elected and appointed officials, and local pedestrian and bicycle experts and advocates are expected. Background Edina is a first-ring suburban community of just over 50,000 residents, bordering the southwest portion of Minneapolis, Minnesota in Hennepin County. Minnesota State Highways 62 and 100 divide the sixteen square mile City into four sections or “quadrants.” From its incorporation in 1888 as a milling area on the banks of Minnehaha Creek, Edina has evolved to be a model among municipalities in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The City offers high-quality single- and multifamily housing along with successful commercial and retail centers in the Southdale Center area and at the 50th and France district, among others. Edina has achieved these and many other successes as a community in a number of ways. One of the key attributes of the community’s success has been the interest in proactively preparing itself for the future. Page 2 of 11 Over the past several years, Edina city policy and form have begun to change to better meet the health, environmental and economic challenges of the coming decades. Because of its form – often widely separated land uses and disconnected street networks throughout much of the community – many areas in Edina lack walkability and require that people travel by car for most of their needs. This has serious environmental consequences (poor air quality, climate change, and high energy consumption) as well as health consequences for those who live in environments that discourage active transportation and favor driving. There is a wide variety of walkability through the city, with areas developed earlier (northeast Edina) having a much more connected street network and pedestrian infrastructure than areas developed later (southwest Edina). As Edina continues to evolve into the coming decades, there is a need not only to address this inequality, but also to change the way we construct and maintain our streets to put a stronger focus on users other than those in motorized vehicles. Much has been done over the past five years to improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, putting Edina on a path towards resiliency. These include: • In 2012 the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund was approved (and implemented in 2013), providing a dedicated source of funding (approximately $1.2 million a year) for the construction and maintenance of non-motorized infrastructure. • In 2013 the Living Streets Policy was approved by City Council, articulating citywide goals to increase safety, public and environmental health, transportation choice, economic benefits and community identity through infrastructure and facilities projects. • In 2014 the City Council approved the Active (Safe) Routes to School Comprehensive Plan, which provided recommendations to improve opportunities for students and their families to walk and bike to school. • Also in 2014, the City updated its sidewalk plan to include several more miles of proposed sidewalk facilities in the City, and amended this into its Comprehensive Plan. • The City of Edina was awarded a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community designation in 2014 by the League of American Cyclists. • Since 2013 Edina has constructed over eight miles of sidewalks, and since 2008 the City has added 37 lane miles of bicycle facilities. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan will provide a road map to continue this progress into the future, taking advantage not only of this momentum but also the continued evolution of the design of non-motorized transportation facilities and increased walking and biking nationwide. The Master Plan will provide recommended physical and policy-oriented improvements that can be Page 3 of 11 implemented on a prioritized basis, and will identify partners and funding opportunities to increase its chances of success. 2007 Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan In September of 2007, the City of Edina hired a consultant to prepare a Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan. This Plan was amended to the City’s Comprehensive Plan (as part of the Metropolitan Council’s required update) the following year. The stated purpose of the Plan was to “improve conditions for cycling in Edina by reducing hazards, by developing and improving Edina’s bicycle transportation infrastructure, and by inviting Edina residents, workers and visitors to include this safe, comfortable and convenient transportation option into their daily mobility needs.” While this Plan served to guide the eventual implementation of significant bicycle infrastructure in Edina over the following several years, cycling culture and best practices in bicycle facilities have evolved to the point where current trends and identified needs have advanced beyond the 2007 Plan. The following are the guiding principles from the 2007 Bicycle Transportation Plan. The consultant will be asked to revisit these principles to determine their current relevancy and ability to be incorporated into the guiding principles of the new Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan (see Summary of Work Program below): • Improving Safety – Proactively addressing existing hazardous conditions, assigning dedicated road space to cyclists, and alerting motorist of their presence will help improve safety and convenience for all users of Edina’s streets and sidewalks. • Connecting to Local and Regional Destinations – Providing safe and convenient connections to destinations in Edina and neighboring communities will increase bicycle use and help lower demand on Edina’s overall automobile transportation system. Connecting to the growing network of regional trails will expand the number of potential destinations available to Edina citizens and provide increased access to our region’s recreational and transportation assets. • Safe Routes for All – Bicycling can serve the mobility needs of people over a wide range of ages and abilities. Providing a network of safe and comfortable bicycle routes to schools and parks will be an important building of health life-long habits of active living and independence for children, seniors and other adults. • Bicycling as a Base for Community Health – A safe and inviting bicycle transportation network will help improve community health by increasing opportunities for active transportation and active living for all of Edina’s citizens. • Bicycling as a Useful Transportation Option in Edina – A high quality bicycle network will make it easy and convenient for people to choose cycling as a way to meet at least some of Page 4 of 11 their transportation and mobility needs. A network of safe, convenient and easily accessible routes will expand the use of bicycling as a useful transportation option in Edina. Edina’s Living Streets In August of 2013, the Edina City Council approved a Living Streets Policy, which defines the City’s vision for Living Streets and the principles and plans that will guide implementation. Living Streets balance the needs of motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians and transit riders in ways that promote safety and convenience, enhance community identity, create economic vitality, improve environmental sustainability, and provide meaningful opportunities for active living and better health. In May of 2015, the Living Streets Plan was approved by Council. The Living Streets Plan addresses how the Policy will be implemented by providing more detailed information on street design, traffic calming, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, stormwater management, as well as best practices for community engagement during the design process. The consultant will refer to the guidelines set forth in the Living Streets Plan and will incorporate its principles into the recommendations of the Master Plan. Pedestrian Facilities Comprehensive Plan Amendment During the preparation of the Living Streets Plan (above), City staff and members of the Edina Transportation Commission prepared a new Sidewalk Facilities Map based in part on the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, the approved Living Streets Policy and input from City staff, officials and residents. The Edina City Council directed staff to bring the Sidewalk Facilities Map forward for amendment into the Comprehensive Plan. This amendment, which replaced the Pedestrian Facilities section in Chapter 7 of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, was approved by Council in December of 2014. The Sidewalk Facilities Map shows the streets that currently have sidewalks and streets where sidewalks are planned over the next 20-30 years. The updated Pedestrian Facilities section reflects thoughtful and considerable construction of criteria, is data-driven, and most importantly is consistent with the Living Streets Policy vision and value of supporting the transportation needs of all Edina’s residents. The amendment indicates where sidewalks are required (e.g. arterial and collector streets, adjacent to schools and parks) as well as additional context criteria that should be considered (e.g. average daily traffic greater than 500 vehicles, high speeds, presence of transit stops, logical connections, etc.). Summary of Work Program The City of Edina anticipates that the selected firm will design and lead a process consistent with the work program outlined below. City staff and stakeholders will play a prominent role Page 5 of 11 throughout the duration of the project. Consultants may suggest deviations to this work program that would better achieve project goals. The following work tasks are described in more detail below: 1. Coordination Meetings with City Staff and Officials 2. Public Engagement Process 3. City Policy and Planning Document Review 4. Existing Conditions Review and Analysis 5. Vision, Principles and Strategies for a Walkable and Bikeable Edina 6. Develop Plan Recommendations 7. Prepare Final Master Plan Document Coordination Meetings with City Staff and Officials The selected firm will conduct regular (at least monthly) meetings to update the Project Management Team made up staff from several City departments. In addition, attendance at the following elected/appointed official meetings is also anticipated: • Three Edina Transportation Commission (ETC) meetings • One Planning Commission work session • Two City Council meetings (one work session and one final presentation) Public Engagement Process The selected firm will design a public engagement process that identifies and involves stakeholders at key moments throughout the study. At minimum, the following shall be included in the public engagement process: • Two Public Meetings with members of the general public. It is envisioned that the first public meeting would serve to both inform the public of the Master Plan and to listen to comments, concerns and suggestions. At the second (final) public meeting the consultant will present the findings and recommendations of the draft Master Plan document to the general public. Alternative meeting formats should be considered in order to provide the highest levels of accessibility and to reach often underrepresented members of the public. • Focus Group Meetings with key stakeholder groups identified by the Project Management Team and consultant. These may include agency staff from Hennepin County, Metro Transit and neighboring cities, as well as pedestrian, bicycle and other advocacy groups (e.g. BikeMN, Bike Walk Twin Cities, Nice Ride Minnesota, etc.). Page 6 of 11 • Additional Outreach and Engagement Tools should also be proposed. These include (but are not limited to) alternative meeting formats, a project website, surveys and on- line/mobile mapping tools, and utilization of the City’s social media networks. City Policy and Planning Document Review Several previous policies, studies and planning efforts have focused on non-motorized and active transportation in Edina. The selected consultant will review these documents and relevant elements of other citywide plans and policies, and will summarize key elements, common themes and inconsistencies that may exist between them. A list of these documents includes (but is not limited to) the following, most of which can be provided by the City of Edina: • City of Edina Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan (2007) http://edinamn.gov/edinafiles/files/City_Offices/Community_Development/Planning/Comprehensi ve_Plan/ComprehensivePlanCh7Bike.pdf • Pedestrian Facilities Comprehensive Plan Amendment (2014) http://www.edinamn.gov/edinafiles/files/City%20Council%20Staff%20Reports/120214_CC_Meeti ng/Item%20VIII_%20A_%20Res_%20No_%202014-153%20Sidewalk%20Map%20Amendment.pdf • Edina Comprehensive Plan (2008) http://edinamn.gov/comprehensive_plan • Active Routes to School Comprehensive Plan (2014) http://edinamn.gov/active_routes_to_school • Living Streets Plan (2015) http://edinamn.gov/LivingStreets • Vision Edina (2015) http://edinamn.gov/vision_edina • Hennepin County Pedestrian Plan (2013) http://www.hennepin.us/pedestrianplan • Hennepin County 2040 Bicycle Transportation Plan (2015) http://www.hennepin.us/bikeplan • Grandview District Transportation Study (2016) http://edinamn.gov/grandview-transportation-study • Southdale Area Transportation Study (2016) http://edina.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/AttachmentViewer.ashx?AttachmentID=2922&ItemI D=1741 • Active Transportation Bike/Pedestrian Education and Bicycle Parking Action Plan (Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota – 2014) • Bicycle Friendly Community Feedback / Key Steps to Silver (League of American Bicyclists – 2014) Page 7 of 11 Existing Conditions Review and Analysis In addition to reviewing existing City plans and policies, the consultant will also collect additional data necessary to provide a baseline for a needs analysis and Plan recommendations. While some of this data can be provided by City, County and other agencies, it will be necessary for the consultant to work with the City to gather additional data in the field. • Data Collection: Using the information provided by the City and other agencies as well as its own data collection process, the consultant will assemble existing conditions information. The consultant will work with City staff and the community to create a complete and accurate inventory of existing pedestrian and bicycle facilities in Edina. The City is interested in creative and cost-effective approaches to this task, such as utilizing paid or unpaid volunteers, or by enlisting the support of non-profit organizations. As part of the proposal, the consultant should describe a recommended approach to completing this task in the most cost-effective manner. Both existing and planned future conditions will be reviewed in order to learn from past planning efforts. Planned future conditions will consider the non-motorized transportation network as proposed in the planning documents reviewed above. The consultant will prepare a summary of data and information gathered during this task, as well as provide maps and other graphics to illustrate existing conditions. • Needs Analysis: Building upon the existing conditions analysis and input from stakeholders and the community, the consultant will assess needs for improved pedestrian and bicycle mobility and safety in Edina. This assessment will address: 1) the physical attributes of pedestrian and bicycle facilities; 2) the potential for increased walking and bicycle usage; 3) equity and the needs of pedestrians and cyclists of all ages and abilities; and 4) resiliency through climate change predictions of increased summer and winter temperatures. The assessment will identify opportunities for improved pedestrian and bicycle facilities, identify gaps and deficiencies with the existing system, and suggest locations where improvements should be prioritized. In addition, opportunities for improvements in educational, encouragement, enforcement and evaluation efforts will also be identified. Vision, Principles and Strategies for a Walkable and Bikeable Edina Based on the input gathered in previous tasks and the review of the guiding principles articulated in the 2007 Bicycle Transportation Plan, the consultant will articulate a clear vision and revised set of guiding principles for a truly walkable and bikeable Edina. The vision and goals will guide the development of plan recommendations (below). Additionally, strategies and performance measures will be developed that will guide the planning, funding and implementation of projects and increase the number of walkers and cyclists of all ages and abilities. Page 8 of 11 Develop Plan Recommendations Information from the previous tasks will be utilized to generate recommendations based on the goals and principles defined in the previous task. Early in this task the consultant should summarize pedestrian and bicyclist best practices relevant to the needs and context of Edina, including those related to infrastructure and policy. At minimum recommendations should address the following elements: • Future Location and Types of Facilities: The consultant will develop integrated planned pedestrian and bicycle networks based information gathered and presented above. The evaluation and selection of planned locations and facility types should focus on maximizing network connectivity, comfort, equity and safety while minimizing levels of stress. • Management and Maintenance of Facilities: The consultant will identify maintenance and management recommendations, keeping in mind how climate (and climate change) affects the use and condition of non-motorized infrastructure in the upper Midwest. • Citywide Policy: Recommend revisions to City policy to support the other recommendations made in the Plan. These may include changes to ordinances and regulations (e.g. parking requirements for multifamily redevelopment, street design standards) as well as modifications to the Living Streets Plan and Policy to reflect the Plan’s recommendations. • Education, Encouragement and Outreach: Discuss education and outreach programs and identify potential partnerships that result in increased walking and cycling in Edina. • Implementation and Funding: Prioritize projects and initiatives to complete the pedestrian and bicycle network, establishes a strategy for implementation, suggests a schedule and estimates costs for projects and improvements, and identifies possible funding sources. • Performance Measures: Identify metrics that help determine successful Master Plan implementation. These may include increased pedestrian and bicycle trip counts, reduced crashes involving non-motorized modes, reduced traffic safety requests received by City staff, etc. Prepare Final Master Plan Document The selected firm will prepare a study report that documents the entire study effort. A draft of the study report will be submitted to the City for review and comment prior to its presentation at the final pubic meeting. The final report shall be submitted to the City in written and electronic formats (including GIS mapping), and will be presented to the City Council for their approval. Page 9 of 11 The consultant will work with the consultant team that is concurrently preparing the 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update for the City of Edina to coordinate document format and eventual incorporation into the Comprehensive Plan. Desired Project Schedule The following lists the key milestones in the project process. • Request for Proposals Advertised February 23, 2017 • Pre-Proposal Meeting March 6, 2017 • Request for Proposal Due to City of Edina March 23, 2017 • Interviews (if necessary) April 3-7, 2017 • City Council Award Contract to Consultant April 18, 2017 • Project Start April 24, 2017 • Project Complete November 2017 Proposal Content The Proposal response should be fully self‐contained, and display clearly and accurately the capabilities, knowledge, experience and capacity of the respondent to meet the requirements of the project and the RFP. The response is limited to 15 pages excluding appendices. The following will be considered minimum contents of the proposal: 1. A statement of the approach, objectives, goals and tasks to show the firm’s understanding of the proposed Master Planning project. 2. A description and timing of the deliverables to be provided by the firm. 3. An outline of the firm’s background and experience with similar projects and a list of personnel (including sub-consultants) who will work on the project. This section will detail staff training, work experience and employee category. 4. Examples of similar projects completed, and the full name of the municipality/agency that the work was prepared for. This section will also include the firms’ role with each project. 5. A detailed work plan that identifies major tasks to be completed and a timeline for those tasks that will be used as a scheduling and management tool. Please identify any optional work tasks in this area and in the detailed cost breakdown. 6. A detailed cost breakdown of the tasks to be performed with a breakout of the hours for each employee category (e.g., principal, project manager, senior planner, technician, etc.) Page 10 of 11 per work task identified. The consultant will indicate any assumptions made (e.g., number of meetings, number of drafts, etc.) and include this information with the cost proposal. Total dollar amounts for each work task shall be shown. Total dollar cost for the entire project should also be included. Any optional work tasks suggested by the consultant shall be indicated as such and should include the information identified above. Pre-Proposal Meeting An optional pre-proposal meeting will be held on March 6, 2017 at 1:30 P.M CDT in the Community Room at the Edina City Hall, located at 4801 W 50th Street, Edina, MN 55424. A summary of the pre-proposal meeting will be sent out via e-mail to all firms responding to the RFP. Contact for Questions Perspective responders who have any questions regarding this request for proposal should submit them in writing to Mark Nolan (contact information below). Since questions and subsequent responses may apply to all proposers, questions and responses will be sent out via e-mail to all firms responding to the RFP. If you wish to contact the City, please contact one of the following individual. Mark K. Nolan, AICP – Transportation Planner City of Edina 7450 Metro Boulevard Edina, MN 55439 mnolan@edinamn.gov Phone: 952-826-0322 Delivery of Proposals All proposals must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. (central time) on March 23, 2017. Late proposals will not be considered. Ten (10), bound copies, plus an electronic copy submitted on a flash drive of all documents should be submitted to Mark Nolan at the contact information provided above no later than 4:00 pm (central time) on Thursday, March 23, 2017. In order to be considered, all requested information shall be submitted. The City will not be responsible for proposals delivered to a person or location other than that specified above. All costs incurred in responding to this RFP will be borne by the responder. Page 11 of 11 Proposal Evaluation All complete submittals received prior to the deadline will be evaluated by an evaluation team comprised of City staff and appointed officials likely to be engaged in the master planning process. Submittals will be evaluated on past experience, professional capabilities and ability to collaboratively work in partnership with the City to successfully complete the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. The City will determine which responders, if any, will be invited to interview. Interviews – if necessary – will be held the week of March 30, 2017. Agency Not Obligated to Complete Project This request for proposal does not obligate the City of Edina to award a contract or complete the project. The City reserves the right to cancel the solicitation or parts of the solicitation if it is considered to be in their best interest. Date: Feb ruary 16, 2017 Agenda Item #: VII.C . To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: Other From:Mark K. Nolan, Trans p o rtatio n P lanner Item Activity: Subject:On-Street Parking Co ntro l Po licy Ac tio n CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the updated On-Street P arking Control P olicy to be sent to City Council for final approval. INTRODUCTION: Attached is a revised On-Street P arking Control P olicy. T he original policy was approved by City Council in June of 1993. Staff felt that it was time to revisit this policy, and revise it based on the City's current traffic safety request process and recent on-street parking control recommendations. Staff is asking the ET C to review and comment on these recommended changes, and to approve forwarding the policy to City Council for its approval. Note that the attached document shows "tracked changes," so that commissioners can better see what the recommended changes are. ATTACHMENTS: Description Draft Updated On-Street Parking Control Policy ☒City Council Approved: Click here to enter a date. ☐City-Wide Revised: 2/16/2017 ☐Department City of Edina Policy On-Street Parking Control PURPOSE The purpose of an on-street parking control policy is to enhance the safety of motorists and pedestrians as well as facilitating to facilitate effective parking capacities in certain demand areas. The prohibition of long-term residential and non-residential parking exists within City of Edina Code 1400.1026-41(b), and it can be reinforced with appropriate signage. Also, special parking needs can be accomplished with the application of this policy. On-street parking control serves the motorist, pedestrian, and resident within the community. PROCESS The staff member you have contactedtraffic safety coordinator or other engineering staff person will formalize your traffic safety concern or request. That person will work with you and gather the pertinent facts to help clearly define the problem and seek a solution. City staffThe Traffic Safety Committee will review those facts, determine if the request is warranted and will share this its determination recommendation with you. This recommendation will then be considered by the Transportation Commission, and then the City Council will make the final decision. If you disagree with the recommendation or can bring forth the additional information and/or facts that are persuasive as related to the City warrants/policies for the requested issue, you may request that the Traffic Safety Committee review the issuecontact the Transportation Commission and/or City Council prior to their consideration of the recommendation. POLICY 1. The provisions of the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) shall be followed. 2. Traffic analysis, engineering, and property use facts and data shall be reviewed when considering on-street parking control. 3.2. Absent supporting facts and data; absent these, streets will not be subjected to parking controls. 4.3. Any of the following conditions may warrant the establishment of on street parking controls: a. Identified bus stops. b. Prohibiting parking near an intersection to improve sight lines. c. Where the street is too narrow to allow safe passage if parking is permitted. d. On collector and arterial streets if the curb lane is required for thru traffic during peak periods. e. In conjunction with school and pedestrian crosswalks. f. In conjunction with turning lanes and other lane restrictions when the curb lane is used for thru traffic. g. At connecting intersections to controlled access highways. h. On roadways designed with four or more lanes. Page | 2 i. In other than R-1 or R-2 (residential) zones to effectively improve parking capacity: 1. Hourly restrictions 2. Daily restrictions 3. Bans j. In R-1 or R-2 (residential) zones when residential parking is negatively affected by non- resident parking from a permitted use such as a school, church, park or community center: 1. Hourly restrictions 2. Daily restrictions 3. Neighborhood support via petition or public hearing 4. Bans k. Where, based on requestor input and engineering judgement, it is determined that there is a need for Handicap Parking shall not be permitted on a public street. 5.4. Parking controls shall not be installed for business, commercial or industrial interest when it would adversely affect normal residential parking Date: Feb ruary 16, 2017 Agenda Item #: VII.D. To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: R ep o rt and Rec o mmendation From:Nic k Bauler, Traffic Safety Coord inato r Item Activity: Subject:Traffic Safety Report of February 1, 2017 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Review and recommend the Traffic Safety Report of Wednesday, February 1, 2017, be forwarded to City Council for approval. INTRODUCTION: It is not anticipated that residents will be in attendance at the meeting regarding the report's recommendations. An overview of the comments from the Edina Transportation Commission will be included in the staff report provided to the City Council for their March 21, 2017, meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Description Traffic Safety Report of February 1, 2017 Map: Showing location in relation to South View Middle School and Wooddale Church. February 16, 2017 Edina Transportation Commission Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator Traffic Safety Report of February 1, 2017 Information / Background: The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on February 1. The Transportation Planner, Assistant City Planner, Traffic Safety Coordinator, Public Works Director and Traffic Safety Specialist were in attendance for this meeting. The City Engineer and Police Lieutenant were not able to attend and were informed of the decisions and did not object to the recommendations. For these reviews, the recommendations below are provided. On each of the items, persons involved have been contacted and the staff recommendation has been discussed with them. They were informed that if they disagree with the recommendation or have additional facts to present, these comments can be included on the February 16 Edina Transportation Commission and the March 21 City Council meeting agendas. Section A: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends action: A1. A request for a crosswalk on Wooddale Avenue at W. 56th Street. • A resident who crosses Wooddale at W. 56th Street has a vision impairment and is looking for a crosswalk. • At the intersection, W. 56th Street is controlled and Wooddale Avenue is uncontrolled. • Vehicle ADT is almost 6,200 with an average speed of 35 mph (2016). • In a 2-hour window from 4:15 pm to 6:15 pm there were a combined 21 bikes and pedestrians that crossed Wooddale Avenue. • Wooddale Avenue has northbound and southbound bike lanes. STAFF REPORT Page 2 Map: Location of the intersection between Highlands Park and Highlands Elementary School. Photo: Intersection of Ayrshire Boulevard and Doncaster Way. Photo was taken on Ayrshire Boulevard facing Photo: Intersection of Wooddale Road and W. 56th St. Note- photo is taken on Wooddale Road facing north. • The Wooddale Church is located in the Northwest corner of the intersection. • South View Middle School is within the vicinity of this intersection. • Wooddale Avenue is 35.5 feet wide. • W. 56th Street has a sidewalk on the south west corner of Wooddale Avenue and W. 56th Street. After review, staff recommends placing a crosswalk across Wooddale Avenue at W. 56th Street. Staff recommends the crosswalk to be connected to the sidewalk on the southwest and southeast corner of the intersection. A2. A request to raise awareness for pedestrians in the crosswalk at Ayrshire Boulevard and Doncaster Way. • A resident was concerned that vehicles traveling on Ayrshire Boulevard are not yielding for pedestrians in the crosswalk • Video surveillance shows 2 different cases of pedestrians entered crosswalk and approaching vehicles traveled through without stopping for pedestrians. • Average of 39 pedestrians use this crosswalk per day. • Intersection is located between Highlands Elementary School and Highlands Park. After review, staff recommends placing more crosswalk and arrow signs on the back of current crosswalk signs to increase the visibility for vehicles. Staff will look into repainting the crosswalk to help increase the awareness of pedestrians. STAFF REPORT Page 3 Section D: Other Traffic Safety Items handled D1. A resident from 6000 Beard Avenue was requesting a handicap parking sign in front of their residence. On the west side of Beard Avenue, south of W. 60th Street, parking is restricted after the 2016 road reconstruction that narrowed Beard Avenue to 24 feet. Staff recommended placing a handicap parking sign on the east side of Beard Avenue. After informing the resident of the staff’s recommendation for the handicap parking sign, the resident withdrew their request. D2. A resident requested adding signage to prevent westbound vehicles on Parklawn Avenue from turning left into the North East entrance of 7450 France Avenue. Vehicles traveling eastbound on Parklawn Avenue tend to block the entrance at 7450 France Avenue which causes vehicles to idle in the intersection of France Avenue and Parklawn Avenue. After speaking with city engineers, this section of Parklawn Avenue will be reconstructed in 2017 and plans include lengthening the median resolving this issue. D3. A resident was concerned with a car parking on W 58th Street near France Avenue. After investigating and reaching out to the resident with the request, the issue has been resolved. D4. A resident in the Parkwood Knolls neighborhood was looking to barricade the intersection of Lincoln Drive and Dovre Drive to prevent thru-traffic stemming from the Minnesota State Highway 169 road closure. City engineers are in discussion with MnDOT towards possible solutions, which may include the use of barricades. D5. Residents are concerned with cut-thru traffic driving on Malibu Drive causing back-ups at Park Terrace. These residents have been informed of MnDOT’s project on Minnesota State Highway 169. Edina will continue to monitor this neighborhood’s traffic throughout the entire project. D6. A contractor requested temporary no parking signs to be placed on Scott Terrace for utility vehicles necessary to remove a tree at 4230 Scott Terrace. This request was forwarded to the Police Department. D7. A resident requested a crosswalk to be added across Tracy Avenue at Countryside Road. Once road construction was complete on Tracy Avenue, the crosswalk was placed by the contractor. STAFF REPORT Page 4 Appendix: Crosswalk Warrants A. Marked crosswalks are placed at locations that are unusually hazardous or at locations not readily apparent as having pedestrian movement. B. Marked crosswalks will only be placed in an area that has 20 or more pedestrian crossings in a two-hour period. C. Marking for crosswalks will be established by measuring the “Vehicle Gap Time”. This is the total number of gaps between vehicular traffic recorded during the average five-minute period in the peak hour. Criteria for markings are: 1) More than five gaps – pavement marking and signage only. 2) Less than five gaps – add actuated pedestrian signals. D. Crosswalks will not be placed on arterial roads or roads with a speed limit greater than 30 mph unless in conjunction with signalization. E. Other conditions that warrant crosswalks: 1) Routes to schools 2) Locations adjacent to libraries, community centers, and other high use public facilities. 3) Locations adjacent to public parks. 4) Locations where significant numbers of handicapped persons cross a street. 5) Locations where significant numbers of senior citizens cross a street. F. Crosswalks will only be placed at intersections. Date: Feb ruary 16, 2017 Agenda Item #: VII.E. To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: Other From:Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Trans p o rtation P lanner Item Activity: Subject:Ad d itional Up d ates o n 2017 Work Plan Initiatives Disc ussio n CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: No action required. INTRODUCTION: ET C members will give brief updates on active 2017 Work P lan initiatives not on the current agenda. For reference, the following are the 2017 Work P lan initiatives: 1. If City secures funds, support and guide the engagement process for, and potential study of, passenger rail in Edina. 2. Assist as requested with the development of the City's new Comprehensive Guide P lan. 3. Review transportation impact analysis process to better implement Living Streets (partner with P lanning Commission. ET C lead commission). 4. Review and comment on pedestrian and bicycle master plan. Date: Feb ruary 16, 2017 Agenda Item #: VII.F. To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: Other From:Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Trans p o rtation P lanner Item Activity: Subject:Affirm the 2017 Transportation Commis s ion Meeting Sc hed ule Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Affirm the regular Transportation Commission meeting schedule for 2017. INTRODUCTION: As part of the Commission's Annual Meeting, staff is asking the ET C to make any changes/cancellations (if necessary) and affirm the meeting schedule. Attached is the 2017 City of Edina meeting schedule. P lease note that ET C meetings are circled in black, and that May 2 is the required joint work session with City Council. ATTACHMENTS: Description 2017 City of Edina Council and Advis ory Boards and Commis s ions Schedule Holidays City Council Nite to Unite Health Comm Human R/R Comm 2017 CITY OF EDINA COUNCIL AND ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETINGS, HOLIDAYS, DAYS OF RELIGOUS OBSERVANCE AND ELECTION DATES Indicates a religious holiday's observance Pln Comm rns Comm Election Day E& E Comm Arts & Culture Comm HP Board Park Board JANUARY S M TWT F S 1 2 3 1 5 6 7 8 9 i II 114- 2 111) 13 20 14 21 15 16 17 ,fl-, 22 23 24 IS 26 27 28 29 30 31 APRIL S M TWT F S I 2 6 7 8 9 14 15 -1- 11 12 16 I 111 19 CO 21 22 23 24 251, i 27 28 29 30 JULY S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 i. 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 14 15 16 17 I , lw,- 8 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 OCTOBER S M TWT F S I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 i. II 12 13 14 15 16 y 17 18 I ' 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31 FEBRUARY S M T W T F S I 2 3 4 5 6 — 1 7i 10 II 12 13 i-':15 4 I7 18 19 20 ' ' r---- '11 w) 24 25 26 27 28 MAY S MPW T F , . 4 5 S 7 •B 6 kall 1 rill 12 13 14 15 mom 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 30 31 AUGUST S M T W T F S 1 t. - 3 4 5 6 7 9 Ii II 12 13 14 15 1../f 40 18 19 20 21 22 , 23 25 26 27 28 29 31 NOVEMBER S M T W T F S I 2 3 4 5 6 7 J 9 11 - 10 17 II 18 12 13 `1A ----z--- 19 20 '• II 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 r'9 i 30 --=------1 MARCH S M T W T F S I 2 3 4 5 6 1 7/ I-. 711 • 10 11 12 13 15 0 17 18 19 20 'All 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JUNE S M T W T F S I 2 3 4 5 7 : 9 10 II 12 i3 14 0 16 17 18 19 Ei 21 22 23 24 25 26 [27 28 29 30 SEPTEMBER S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 i2 7 8 9 10 1 1 13- 14 15 16 17 18 20 21--2z 23 24 25 26 17 40 29 3G1 DECEMBER S M T W T F S I 2 3 4 ill 6 7 8 9 10 II 14 • 15 16 17 18 20 22 23 —24- 25 26 27 2: 29 30 31 Adopted October 18, 2016 Council Meeting Meeting Schedule for 2017 Date: Feb ruary 16, 2017 Agenda Item #: VII.G . To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: Other From:Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Trans p o rtation P lanner Item Activity: Subject:Annual Elec tions Ac tio n CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Appoint Transportation Commission Chair and Vice Chair effective 3/1/2017 through 3/1/18. INTRODUCTION: Date: Feb ruary 16, 2017 Agenda Item #: VIII.A. To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: Correspond enc e From:Mark K. Nolan, Trans p o rtatio n P lanner Item Activity: Subject:Board/Commission Chair Term F eed b ack Req uested Disc ussio n CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: P lease see the attached memorandum from P roject Coordinator MJ Lamon regarding board/commission chair term feedback. ATTACHMENTS: Description Memo from MJ Lamon, Project Coordinator City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 Administration Date: January 20, 2017 To: Edina’s Advisory Boards and Commissions cc: Board and Commission Liaisons From: MJ Lamon, Project Coordinator Subject: Board/Commission Chair Term Feedback Requested City Council has been reviewing Board and Commission practices at both January work sessions. One topic in discussion has been protocol and City Code around Board and Commission chair term limits. Currently Board and Commission chairs are limited to 2 one-year consecutive terms. This is outlined in City Code, Section 2-83 – Organization and Bylaws: Sec. 2-83. - Organization and bylaws. (a) Bylaws. Each board or commission will be governed by such bylaws as approved by the city council. (b) Chairperson and vice-chairperson. Each board or commission annually shall elect from its members a chairperson and vice-chairperson to serve a term of one year. No person shall serve more than two consecutive one-year terms as chairperson of a particular board or commission. A chairperson elected to fill a vacancy shall be eligible to serve two full terms in addition to the remainder of the vacated term. There are no term limits for the position of vice-chairperson. The Council would like Board and Commissions to respond to the questions below. The Liaisons will record a summary in the minutes which will be shared with Council when they review the protocol. When providing feedback consider the balance between experience and efficiency of running a meeting vs leadership change and opening opportunities. 1) Is the term limit of two consecutive years too short? 2) Would a longer term limit better balance chair experience and leadership change? 3) If so, what is the right number (3 years, 4 years, no limit)? Thank you for your input and service! MJ Lamon, Board and Commission Staff Liaison Page 2 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 mlamon@edinamn.gov Date: Feb ruary 16, 2017 Agenda Item #: XI.A. To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: Other From:Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Trans p o rtation P lanner Item Activity: Subject:Sc hed ule o f Meeting and Event Dates as of February 16, 2017 Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Schedule of Upcoming Meetings /Dates /Events TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION SCHEDULE OF MEETING AND EVENT DATES AS OF FEBRUARY 16, 2017 SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS/DATES/EVENTS Thursday Feb 16 ETC Annual Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Mar 16 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Apr 20 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Tuesday Apr 25 Boards and Commissions Annual Meeting TBD BRAEMAR GOLF CLUB Tuesday May 2 ETC Joint Work Session with City Council 6:15 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday May 18 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Jun 15 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Jul 20 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Aug 17 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Sep 28 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM Thursday Oct 26 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM Thursday Nov 16 ETC Annual Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM