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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWest 58th Street Reconstruction UpdateWest 58th Street Reconstruction Update June 4, 2019 1 Project Pilot Budget goal #4: Foster an inclusive and engaged community. Strategy: Develop community engagement protocols based on the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Spectrum Model. Council and staff commit to: Make a plan Do what we say we are going to do Don’t change the rules Make a decision Tell people why www.EdinaMN.gov 2 2 Participation Proposal Proposal approval: December 4, 2018 Participation Level: Consult Decision to be made: Plan elements for W. 58th Street reconstruction www.EdinaMN.gov 3 Consult: We listen to aspirations and concerns of the public. We seek feedback on drafts and proposals, then share how the input influenced the decision. 3 Better Together Edina www.EdinaMN.gov 4 Max visitors per day: 402 New Registrations: 318 4 Stages & Points of Participation www.EdinaMN.gov 5 Public Participation plan was developed using the initial proposal. Plan was developed with WSB consultant who focus on engagement. 5 Next Stage www.EdinaMN.gov 6 6 Details Balance of Values Value all input at all stages Participation is not everyone getting what they want Big picture – long term view – Vision Edina Opportunities for change are infrequent - every 50-years Street reconstruction is the easiest www.EdinaMN.gov 7 7 Details Stage 1 Feedback: Use patterns, interests, and issues Dangerous for pedestrians Safe facilities for kids / family - school and park Suggested combination bike and ped facility / separated from vehicles Felt cars travel to fast Property impacts a priority Mature trees a priority Stormwater at low point near park entrance www.EdinaMN.gov 8 8 Details Initial Design: www.EdinaMN.gov 9 9 Details Stage 2 Feedback: Narrow lanes to calm Crosswalk at Park Concerns with sightlines Liked there was a facility for bikes and peds but some concerned with combined nature More crosswalks Material of shared use trail www.EdinaMN.gov 10 10 Details Stage 2 Feedback: More / less parking and lighting Landscaping / trees should be residents choice Stormwater Turn lanes at France and Xerxes Transit facilities Animal safety – turtle crossing www.EdinaMN.gov 11 11 Alternatives Staff Comments Existing street is not centered in right-of-way Ped and Bike Master Plan – more emphasis on shared use paths Users of share use paths – kids, families, “interested but concerned” Remove bikes from the road for the most possible users Concerned with specific side of the street comments Additional graphics to visual the feedback we received Reminder – needs to meet Municipal State Aid standards www.EdinaMN.gov 12 12 Alternative A www.EdinaMN.gov 13 13 Alternative B www.EdinaMN.gov 14 14 Alternative C www.EdinaMN.gov 15 15 Next Steps Alternative selection – concept to start design Flexibility between west half vs east half of 58th Street Parking Could provide bays if specific residents are willing to provide more space – example Tracy Avenue www.EdinaMN.gov 16 16 Next Steps Continuing public participation – Better Together Website Gather feedback on alternatives and lighting via survey Gather comments on alternatives Come back to council in July for action www.EdinaMN.gov 17 17 Next Steps Survey opened last week Questions? www.EdinaMN.gov 18 18