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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-10-24 Meeting PacketAgenda Transportation Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota City Hall, Community Room Thursday, October 24, 2019 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 September 19, 2019 V.Special Recognitions And Presentations A.Draft Travel Demand Management Ordinance Presentation and Discussion VI.Community Comment During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share relevant issues or concerns. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Generally speaking, items that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. Individuals should not expect the Chair or Board/Commission Members to respond to their comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might refer the matter to sta% for consideration at a future meeting. VII.Reports/Recommendations A.Tra(c Safety Report of September 24, 2019 B.2020 Roadway Reconstruction Draft Engineering Studies C.2019 Work Plan Updates D.2020 Work Plan Proposal/Work Session Follow-Up VIII.Chair And Member Comments IX.Sta3 Comments X.Calendar Of Events A.Schedule of Upcoming Meetings and Events as of October 18, 2019 XI.Adjournment The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing ampli6cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: October 24, 2019 Agenda Item #: IV.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Minutes From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of September 19, 2019 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the meeting minutes of the Transportation Commission meeting of September 19, 2019. INTRODUCTION: See attached draft minutes. ATTACHMENTS: Description Draft ETC Minutes, September 19, 2019 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Transportation Commission Community Conference Room September 19, 2019 I. Call To Order Chair Richman called the meeting to order II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Ahler, Kane, Richman, Ruthruff, Scherer, Venell Late: Commissioner Johnson Absent: Commissioner Erickson, McCarthy III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion was made by Commissioner Kane and seconded by Commissioner Ahler to approve the agenda. All voted aye. Motion carried. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion was made by Commissioner Ahler and seconded by Commissioner Olson approving the August 15, 2019 meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried. V. Community Comment Robert Have of 6235 Parnell Avenue said that traffic control should be considered along West 66th Street from Highway 100 to Valley View Road and said it has become like a mini crosstown. He is concerned someone is going to get hurt or killed. He has lived there for 27 years and said the traffic has only gotten worse in the last couple of years. There is a Lake Cornelia online group that he reached out to and received lot of similar feedback from residents in the area. He has encouraged them to reach out to Nick. He would like to see a crosswalk sign on West Shore Drive and a stop light or stop sign to slow traffic. Commissioner Johnson arrived at 7:10pm. VI. Reports/Recommendations A. Traffic Safety Report Commissioners reviewed the traffic safety report from August 27, 2019 and recommended no changes. B. 2019 Work Plan Updates • #1 Proposed draft ordinance will be available in October. • #4 North loop launched Friday, September 13 • #5 Meeting scheduled with Heidi and GIS bus data requested from Metro Transit • #6 First meeting was held Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: C. 2020 Work Plan Proposal Commissioners discussed their work plan proposal and rank their initiatives as follows: 1. Review and evaluate performance of CloverRide circulator services (North and South) and make recommendations to Council for future service after contracts expire. 2. Review and comment on traffic impact studies associated with proposed developments as requested by the Planning Commission. Serve on a cross-commission committee with the Planning Commission to discuss traffic impacts associated with development/redevelopment projects and evaluate implementation of Travel Demand Management policy/ordinance. 3. Prepare and recommend standards and best practices for traffic impact studies conducted for proposed development/redevelopment projects for the purpose of ensuring high-quality studies are performed for the City. 4. Develop and coordinate educational activities to inform community members about transportation safety (which will include an annual community event). 5. Review and comment on monthly Traffic Safety Reports 6. Review and comment on proposed Capital Improvement projects, including roadway reconstructions and projects funded by the Pedestrian and Cyclists Safety (PACS) Fund. 7. Develop and recommend a boulevard tree policy in conjunction with the Energy and Environment Commission. Motion was made by commissioner Olson and seconded by commissioner Ruthruff to approve the 2020 ETC Work Plan. All voted Aye, motion carried. D. 2020 Roadway Reconstruction Projects Planner Scipioni presented an overview of the proposed 2020 roadway reconstruction projects. VII. Chair and Member Comments Commissioner Scherer asked if the pedestrian ramp on West 66th Street at Cornelia Circle was installed. Commissioner Olson asked why there is no sidewalk on the east side of France Avenue between Highway 62 and West 65th Street because people are always walking through there. Commissioner Kane said he received similar feedback about West 66th Street traffic safety at Normandale Road and asked if a stop sign could be added for eastbound traffic. He also said a group reached out to him and asked if West Shore Drive and Hibiscus Avenue could have bike lanes added to the roadway. Commissioner Richman said Minneapolis is considering reducing neighborhood speeds and asked if Edina will be doing something similar. She also said Edina should pay attention to what Minneapolis is doing. Lastly, she said Milwaukee has amazing bike paths. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: VIII. Staff Comments • Planner Scipioni went over logistics for upcoming Open Streets event • Valley View Road sidewalk between Mark Terrace Drive and Moccasin Valley Road is substantially complete. • Construction of the Lincoln Drive trail between Londonderry Road and Dovre Drive has begun. • Following the recent overlay on Interlachen Boulevard, the bike lanes will be restriped next week. IX. Schedule of Meeting and Events as of September 13, 2019 For information purposes only, no discussion. X. Adjournment at 7:55 p.m. Motion was made by Commissioner Olson and seconded by Commissioner Ahler to adjourn the September 19, 2019 meeting. All voted Aye. Motion Carried. TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE J F M A M J J A S O N D # of Mtgs Attendance % Meetings/Work Sessions 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 NAME Ahler, Mindy 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 67% Johnson, Kirk 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 100% Kane, Bocar 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 89% McCarthy, Bruce 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 67% Olson, Larry 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 67% Plumb-Smith, Jill 1 1 1 1 4 80% Richman, Lori 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 100% Ruthruff, Erik 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 100% Scherer, Matthew 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 67% Veluvali, Shankar 1 RESIGNED 1 N/A Emmanual Ayelomi (s) 1 1 11% Yeukai Zimbwa (s) 0 0% Tayden Erickson (s) 0 0% Simon Venell (s) 1 1 100% Date: October 24, 2019 Agenda Item #: V.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:Draft Travel Demand Management Ordinance Presentation and Discussion Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Review and discuss draft Travel Demand Management ordinance. INTRODUCTION: Commissioners will present the draft Travel Demand Management ordinance. Melissa Madison with the 494 Corridor Commission, who helped draft the ordinance, will also attend to answer questions and provide additional information. ATTACHMENTS: Description Draft Travel Demand Management Ordinance City Code Sec. 36-1274 - Sidewalks, Trails and Bicycle Facilities Residential TDM Strategies Commercial TDM Toolkit Options 1 DRAFT 10/13/19 City of Edina Draft Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Ordinance Purpose and Intent The purpose of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) is to reduce dependency on automobiles and and enhance the community’s work/ and life balance, and ease of connectivity. TDM is a combination of information, services, resources, incentives, facilities and actions that promote alternatives to single occupancy vehicle (SOV) automobile trips. The intent of this ordinance is to ensure that new developments and redevelopments are designed in ways to maximize the potential for alternative modes of transportation, reduce traffic congestion, mitigate the impact of auto emissions on the environment, and promote health. Applicability Recognizing development size and land use type directly affect automobile traffic congestion, the City has established two levels of TDM program applicability: A Tier 1 TDM program is required for all new developments and/or redevelopments consisting of: A.1. New non-residential developments where the City Code requires the provision of more than 100 automobile parking spaces attributable to commercial, office, institutional, industrial, warehouse, retail or hospitality.; B.2. Redevelopment and/or additions to existing non-residential development where the resulting number of automobile parking spaces attributable to commercial, office, institutional, industrial, warehouse, retail or hospitality uses is more than 100.; C.3. Residential multi-family housing developments greater than 50 units.; or D.4. New developments or redevelopments seeking flexibility from the standard City Code parking requirements. in accordance with City Code ( _____ ) A Tier 2 TDM program is required for: 1. N new non-residential development with over 5,000 square feet in floor area, provided a Tier 1 TDM program is not required. non-residential redevelopment, 2. Non-residential redevelopment where the resulting total floor area is more than 5,000 square feet, provided a Tier 1 TDM program is not required. and/or additions to existing development over 1,000 square feet in floor areaResidential developments consisting , or greater than of 20 or more multi-family residential units, provided a Tier 1 TDM program is not required. Note: is 1,000 sq. ft. too low for commercial? 3. 2 DRAFT 10/13/19 1. [TResidential redevelopment consisting of 20 or more residential units, provided that a Tier 1 TDM program is not required. he following uses shall be exempt from Tier 1 TDM program requirements: 4. Public Schools K – 12 (A) Parks and recreational facilities ] Note: we planned to delete this. Would these facilities be able to post the financial guarantee if in Tier 1? TDM Plan Requirements Mandatory TDM plan requirements for the two levels includeare as follows: Tier 1 TDM Programs shall include: 1. A TDM study prepared by a qualified traffic consultant that includes: a. A description of theThe projected transportation and parking impacts of the development at full site development, forecasts of SOV trips generated and the likely timing of those trips, and anticipated parking demand. The traffic study must be conducted in accordance with accepted methodology approved by the Director of Public Works or the Director’s designee. . If determined to be a Special Study subject to the requirements of City Code ( ) tThe traffic study must be prepared by an independent traffic engineering professional, selected by the City, under the supervision of the Director of Public Works or the Director’s designee, and paid for by the applicant. b. Impact of other planned developments in the area consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and approved Small Area Plans. b. 2. A Three-Year TDM plan, prepared by the property owner in the format specified in the TDM Policies and Procedures Document maintained by the Director of Public Works or otherwise approved by the Director or the Director’s designee, prepared by the property owner that includesdescribing: a. A description of the TDM gGoals, including peak and total SOV trip reduction goals.; Note: we had deleted “peak”, should it be “peak and total”? b. Description of TDM sStrategies, and implementation measures, and timeline. The TDM measures may include, but are not limited to, on-site transit facilities, preferential location for managed carpool and vanpool parking, 3 DRAFT 10/13/19 telework, on-site bicycle, scooter and pedestrian facilities and financial incentives. b.c. and the aAnticipated SOV trip reduction associated with each strategy. (too much?)The TDM measures may include, but are not limited to: on-site transit facilities, preferential location for managed carpool and vanpool parking, telework, on-site bicycle, scooter and pedestrian facilities and financial incentives. d. Compliance with Edina Code of Ordinances Sec. 36 – 1274 to provide ofOff- street bicycle parking and other required elements where bicycles may be secured, and other requirements to meet or exceed Ordinance Sec. 36 – 1274 (check number). c. d.e. EvDescription of the evaluation measures and process to track implementation andthat will be used to determine the effectiveness of the TDM strategies and progress toward achieving the SOV trip reduction goals.; and f. PProposed total expenditures to implement the TDM strategies. for at least three years following the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. e. 3. A TDM plan agreement prepared by the City Attorney’s office, executed by the property owner and the City, and filed by the property owner with the records for that property in the Registrar of Title’s or Recorder’s Office of Hennepin County with proof thereof presented to the issuing Authority prior to issuance of a building permit. (Do we need to involve the County in the process?) 3. 4. A Financial Guarantee in the amount established by the TDM program schedule set forth in the TDM Policies and Procedures Document maintained by the Director of Public Works; andordinance based on the scope of the project. 4. 5. Periodic status updates, as required by the City (at least annually) in the format specified in the TDM Policies and Procedures Document maintained by the Director of Public Works, or otherwise approved by the Director or the Director’s designee, hereinafter referred to as the “Annual Status Report”. Tier 2 TDM Program shall include: 1. A TDM Plan describing: a. Goals, including SOV trip reduction goals. b. Strategies, implementation measures, and timeline. 4 DRAFT 10/13/19 c. Compliance with Edina Code of Ordinances Sec. 36 – 1274 to provide off- street bicycle parking and other required elements. (A) A basic Tier 2 TDM Plan describing the TDM strategies the property owner agrees to implement to reduce peak SOV trip generation that is prepared in the format specified in the TDM Policies and Procedures Document maintained by the Director of Public Works or otherwise approved by the Director or the Director’s designee. (B) For developments having an off-street automobile parking requirement of 20 or more spaces must provide off-street bicycle parking where bicycles may be secured, in accordance with Ordinance No. 2018-04. Tier 1 TDM Plan Financial Guarantee To ensure compliance, when a Tier 1 TDM Plan is required, Tthe property owner must shall provide a financial guarantee prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy to ensure implementation of TDM strategies and progress towards meeting the approved TDM Plan goals when a Tier 1 TDM plan is required. 1. The financial guarantee rate will beis $1050 per parking space for new developments and $1050 per added parking spaces for redevelopments. The financial guarantee may be provided in the form of cash, bond or letter of credit (Letter of credit?) at the discretion of the property owner. (or City??) 2. The City will retain the cash payment, bond, or letter of credit for three years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Occupancythe property owner verifies that occupancy of the leasable area of the development has reached 30 percent. This date shall hereinafter be referred to as the “Initial TDM Plan Implementation Date”. Administration Prior to granting a Certificate of Occupancy there must be: 1. An approved TDM Plan. 2. Demonstration that the building owner has complied with any elements of the TDM Plan required prior to occupancy unless an extension has been granted at the sole discretion of the Director of Public Works. The Director of Public Works, or the Director’s designee will administer Tier 1 and Tier 2 TDM Plans, including, but not limited to: 1. Reviewing and approvingal of TDM plans. 5 DRAFT 10/13/19 2. MaintenMaintainingance of files for approved TDM plans. 3. Recommending approval for Certificates of Occupancy. 4. Monitoring progress toward implementation of TDM strategies and evaluating success of efforts to achieve TDM plan goals.; 5. Holding and releasing TDM financial guarantees for Tier 1 TDM Plans at the end of its term. The Director of Public Works will have the discretion to extend the term of a Tier 1 TDM Plan for up to one year. ; and 6. Determining compliance in implementing a Tier 1 TDM planstrategies as that this relatess to the release or forfeiture of TDM financial guarantees. Compliance Tier 1A TDM Implementation Plan must be approved before granting a Certificate of Occupancy. A property owner or its successors and assigns must: D demonstrate compliance with the TDM Plan’s building and site structural elements and a good faith effort to implement administrative and behavioral strategies described in an approved Tier 1 TDM Plan. 1. 2. Provide aA TDM Annual Status Report within 30 days of the one- year, two- year and three- year anniversary dates of the Initial TDM Plan Implementation Date (or more frequently if required by the City). The Director of Public Works or the Director’s designee will review the Annual Status Reports within 30 days of receipt, to determine if there is compliance with structural elements and a good faith effort to implement administrative and behavioral strategies described in an approved Tier 1 TDM Plan or otherwise achieve the approved TDM Plan goals. The Annual Status Report must include at least the following: 1. Results of the survey questions included in the Annual Status Report model specified in the TDM Policies and Procedures Document maintained by the Director of Public Works or the Director’s designee, to determine the effectiveness and participation in TDM strategies; 2. Documentation of annual expenditures made to implement TDM strategies; and 6 DRAFT 10/13/19 1. Documentation of the implementation of TDM strategies listed in the approved Tier 1 TDM Plan. 2. Documentation of annual expenditures made to implement TDM strategies. 3. and aAn evaluation of the success of planned each strategiesy based on the measures in the approved TDM plan or on alternative measures proposed by the owner and approved at the discretion of the Director of Public Works. based on the survey results, as well as, the option of the property owner, and other verifiable method of measurement such as a follow-up traffic study. Results of the survey questions included in the Annual Status Report model specified in the TDM Policies and Procedures Document maintained by the Director of Public Works or the Director’s designee, to determine the effectiveness and participation in TDM strategies; 3. Tier 2 A property owner or its successors and assigns must: 1. Demonstrate compliance with the TDM Plan’s building and site structural elements and a good faith effort to implement administrative and behavioral strategies described in an approved Tier 2 TDM Plan. Release of the Tier 1 TDM Plan Financial Guarantee If the property owner or its successors and assigns demonstrates a good faith effort to implement the strategies set forth in the approved Tier 1 TDM Plan as demonstrated by the data contained in the consecutive Annual Status Reports, the TDM financial guarantee will be released to the property owner within 10 working days of that determination by the Director of Public Works or the Director’s designee. The financial guarantee, less 10% retained as administrative fees, will be returned after three years (or any extension granted) if the TDM program has been, in the opinion of the Director of Public Works or designee, successfully implemented. The TDM financial guarantee will be released to the property owner within 10 working days of that determination by the Director of Public Works or the Director’s designee. Forfeiture of the Tier 1 TDM Financial Guarantee 7 DRAFT 10/13/19 Failure to comply with the provisions of an approved Tier 1 TDM Plan after three years (or after any extension granted) constitutes a violation of this Section of the City Code. The following may, at the discretion of the Director of Public Works, be considered a failure to comply: (1) Not satisfactorily implementing the TDM Plan’s building and site structural elements. (2) FailureIf the property owner or its successors or assigns fails to submit timely Annual Status Reports. (1) Not demonstrating that document a good faith effort to implement the approved TDM Plan strategies set forth in their approved Tier 1 TDM Plan., the Director of Public Works or the Director’s designee may direct that the TDM financial guarantee continue to be held for a period of up to another 12 months, at the end of which an additional Annual Status Report must be submitted. The TDM financial guarantee at the end of the additional period will either be released for success achieving the TDM Plan goals, or forfeited based upon the Director of Public Works or the Director’s designee’s determination of whether or not the property owner has demonstrated a good faith effort to implement the TDM strategies set forth in the approved TDM Plan or otherwise achieve the TDM Plan goals. (3) (2) If the Director of Public Works, or the Director’s designee, determines during the review of on the basis of the Annual Status Reports that the failure to implement the elements of the TDM strategies set forth in the Tier 1 TDM Plan or otherwise achieve the TDM Plan goals is attributable to obviousinexcusable neglect on the part of the property owner, or its successors and assigns, the financial guarantee will be immediately forfeited to the City. Appeals The property owner or its successors or assigns may appeal the forfeiture or continued holding of the TDM financial guarantee or imposed sanctions to the City Council within 30 days following the mailing of the notice of forfeiture or, continued holding or sanctions. The City will provide the appellant with at a least a ten- day notice of the time and place of the hearing before the City Council. (a) (1) a. b. (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (b) Sec. 36-1274. - Sidewalks, trails and bicycle facilities. In order to promote and provide safe and effective sidewalks and trails in the city and encourage the use of bicycles for recreation and transportation, the following improvements are required, as a condition of approval, on developments requiring the approval of a final development plan or the issuance of a conditional use permit pursuant to article V of this chapter: It is the policy of the city to require the construction of sidewalks and trails wherever feasible so as to encourage pedestrian and bicycle connectivity throughout the city. Therefore, developments shall provide sidewalks and trails which adjoin the applicant's property: In locations shown on the city's sidewalk and trail plan; and In other locations where the council finds that the provision of such sidewalks and trails enhance public access to mass transit facilities or connections to other existing or planned sidewalks, trails or public facilities. Developments shall provide sidewalks between building entrances and sidewalks or trails which exist or which will be constructed pursuant to this section. Developments shall provide direct sidewalk and trail connections with adjoining properties where appropriate. Developments must provide direct sidewalk and trail connections to transit stations or transit stops adjoining the property. Design standards for sidewalks and trails shall be prescribed by the engineer. Nonresidential developments having an off-street automobile parking requirement of 20 or more spaces must provide off-street bicycle parking spaces where bicycles may be parked and secured from theft by their owners. The minimum number of bicycle parking spaces required shall be five percent of the automobile parking space requirement. The design and placement of bicycle parking spaces and bicycle racks used to secure bicycles shall be subject to the approval of the city engineer. Whenever possible, bicycle parking spaces shall be located within 50 feet of a public entrance to a principal building. The expense of the improvements set forth in subsection (a) of this section shall be borne by the applicant. (Code 1970; Code 1992, § 850.07(24); Ord. No. 2011-07, § 1, 6-7-2011; Ord. No. 2018-04 , § 4, 2-21-2018) Residential TDM Strategies Developed by Commuter Services A TDM strategy is shifting short distance trips by automobiles to the use of a sustainable transportation mode such as bicycle, e-scooter or walking. Unbundle parking so the number of parking spaces can be purchased if needed or receipt of unlimited ride transit pass, bikeshare and e-scooter credits For tenants who elect to have a parking space, property to offer access to Metropass (unlimited rides on buses, light rail and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)) If tenant elects Metropass, it can be included in rent. Bike share onsite E-scooter nest onsite Offer credits for bike-share and scooter-share Offer a place to store child car seats Offer secure, covered bike parking Bicycle repair station with tire pump and common tools Outdoor bike rack for visitors/customers Monitor(s) with real time transit information Transportation kiosk with current transit schedules, Transit System Maps, bicycling as transportation, tips for biking in traffic, Mn Bike laws, safety tips for e-scooters Onsite transportation coordinator – can be from the property management office, or a volunteer resident Transportation information and resources for new move-ins and given to all residents annually Tenant newsletter to include tips on biking in traffic, tips on safe e-scootering Coordinate transportation themed events such as an onsite bicycle tune up event, group bike ride, walk or take transit to a happy hour social, host an onsite commuter fair, promote local Try-It campaigns including Bike to Work Week, Carpool to Work Month, the Commuter Challenge etc. Provide common access to a printer/copy/fax/scanner to tenants Delivery supportive amenities – accept deliveries with a staffed reception desk, lockers or other accommodations Tenant intranet of commute and transportation options links and resources Conduct an annual tenant commute mode survey Develop an annual status report to the City of Edina Commercial TDM Toolkit OptionsCommercial TDM Toolkit OptionsCommercial TDM Toolkit OptionsCommercial TDM Toolkit Options Planning / Design MeasuresPlanning / Design MeasuresPlanning / Design MeasuresPlanning / Design Measures Programs / Service MeasuresPrograms / Service MeasuresPrograms / Service MeasuresPrograms / Service Measures Building design and layoutBuilding design and layoutBuilding design and layoutBuilding design and layout • Orient building entries toward plazas, parks, pedestrian oriented streets, and transit stops, not parking lots • Reduce building setbacks • Place passenger loading zones near entrances • Wire buildings with fiber optics to facilitate teleworking EmploymentEmploymentEmploymentEmployment conditionsconditionsconditionsconditions • Develop a telecommute program for suitable employees • Develop an alternative work schedule program such as flextime, staggered work hours, and compressed work week OnOnOnOn sitesitesitesite amenitiesamenitiesamenitiesamenities andandandand informationinformationinformationinformation • Provide on-site services that would otherwise require a separate trip e.g. cafeteria, ATM, gym, convenience retail, childcare, on-site transit pass sales • Locate and maintain permanent kiosk or display for TDM information • Commuting page on intranet TransportationTransportationTransportationTransportation CoordinatorCoordinatorCoordinatorCoordinator • Designate an on-site Transportation Coordinator to actively promote TDM measures • Develop and implement promotional programs such as new employee orientations, flyers, posters, emails, newsletter articles, commuter information center, transit field trip, free trial rides, bike/transit riders guides, transportation fairs and bike to work day • Distribute information (bike maps, transit info, rideshare matching applications) to all new and existing tenants / employees annually • Maintain TDM information boards and kiosks • Promote the guaranteed ride home program • Liaise with transit agencies and transportation agencies • Spot check, monitor and evaluate all TDM programs Parking designParking designParking designParking design • Locate off street parking at the side or rear of building • Configure parking so it does not interrupt pedestrian routes or dominate pedestrian oriented streets • Designate 10% preferential spaces for carpools, vanpools, alternative fuel vehicles • Reduce parking spaces required with strong TDM • Reduce parking fees for preferential parking spaces Parking programsParking programsParking programsParking programs • Reduced carpool/vanpool parking cost • Offer employees who forego parking to cash out the value of employer provided parking Carpool / Vanpool programsCarpool / Vanpool programsCarpool / Vanpool programsCarpool / Vanpool programs • Implement internal car/vanpool with address clusters • Participate in regional carpool matching service • Sponsor vanpool service with owned or leased vans • Subsidize or participate in third party vanpool service Transit designTransit designTransit designTransit design • Design intersections to accommodate transit vehicles • Design streets to support weight of buses • Dedicate land for rail station / bus stops • Construct or pay for adjacent bus stop / shelter • Subsidize cost of land, constructing or maintaining bus center within ¼ mile or rail station within ½ mile Transit programsTransit programsTransit programsTransit programs • Subsidize Metropass Pedestrian designPedestrian designPedestrian designPedestrian design • Minimize walking distances to transit stops • Provide pedestrian connections, lighting, landscaping and appropriate building orientation • Incorporate internal pedestrian walkways within project PedestrianPedestrianPedestrianPedestrian programsprogramsprogramsprograms • Establish, market and monitor a walking program including a walking club and walk information BicycleBicycleBicycleBicycle designdesigndesigndesign • Provide employees showers and clothes lockers near bike storage • Provide secured bicycle parking (lockers, locked area) in well-lit, convenient areas near key entrances • Provide short term bicycle parking near entrances • Provide bike repair station BicycleBicycleBicycleBicycle programsprogramsprogramsprograms • Establish, market and monitor bicycle programs such as bikeshare, bike to work day, and bicycle information ImplementationImplementationImplementationImplementation MechanismsMechanismsMechanismsMechanisms • Mechanisms to ensure perpetuity of TDM programs • Incorporate TDM program requirements into Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) of the property • Incorporate TDM program measures into tenant lease requirements MonitoringMonitoringMonitoringMonitoring andandandand EvaluationEvaluationEvaluationEvaluation • Monitor initial program implementation closely • Undertake annual monitoring • Conduct annual commute mode survey • Provide annual status report to the City Date: October 24, 2019 Agenda Item #: VII.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator Item Activity: Subject:Traffic Safety Report of September 24, 2019 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Review the Traffic Safety Report of September 24, 2019 and recommend advancing to City Council for approval. INTRODUCTION: See attached staff report. An overview of comments received from the Transportation Commission will be included in the staff report provided to City Council for their November 6 meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Description Traffic Safety Report of September 24, 2019 October 24, 2019 Transportation Commission Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator Traffic Safety Report of September 24, 2019 Information / Background: The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on September 24. The Traffic Safety Coordinator, Police Lieutenant, City Engineer, Transportation Planner, Public Works Director and Assistant City Planner were in attendance for this meeting. 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 October 24 Transportation Commission and the November 6 City Council meeting agendas. Section A: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends action A1. Recommendation by Hennepin County to add a crosswalk at France Ave and W 47th St • Crosswalk requests were received and reviewed by the County along France Ave at W 46th, W 47th, W 48th and W 49th Sts • W 47th St had the highest number of total crosses (144), including 55 peak hour crossings • A high percentage of crosses were on the north leg of the intersection Staff agrees with the County’s recommendation to install a crosswalk on France Ave at W 47th St due to high pedestrian use. City and County staff will develop a construction agreement, as this intersection impacts both jurisdictions. W 47th St and France Ave STAFF REPORT Page 2 A2. Request to change the two-hour parking restriction for Senior Center and Library parking • The west portion of Grandview Square has two 80’ on-street parking bays with a two- hour parking restriction • Parking demand is high when Senior Center hosts events on Mondays and Wednesdays • Nearby parking ramp is not open to the public • Request was made to either increase the time limit of the current restriction or remove it altogether • Upon video surveillance, these parking bays are typically used for over 2 hours on event days • On-street parking on Sherwood Rd to the north is regularly utilized by riders of Metro Transit bus routes 46 and 146 Staff recommends changing the parking restriction to four hours. This new restriction will allow appropriate use by patrons of the Senior Center or Library while discouraging use by Metro Transit riders. A3. Request for a handicap parking sign at 312 Harrison Ave • Resident utilizes transit and has difficulties entering and exiting bus when parking is utilized near driveway • Harrison Ave has an ADT of 185 with an 85% speed of 30.8 mph • Parking is allowed on both sides of Harrison Ave • Harrison Ave is scheduled for street reconstruction in 2023 After review, staff recommends adding a handicap parking sign. Staff agrees adding this sign will allow easier access for the resident. Grandview Square on-street parking 312 Harrison Ave STAFF REPORT Page 3 Section B: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends no action B1. Review the two-way left-turn lane designation on Eden Ave between Grandview Sq and the new Avidor complex • A garage entrance for the Avidor is located approximately 100’ west of the intersection of Eden Ave and Grandview Sq • Occasionally, this configuration results in conflict between westbound vehicles intending to turn left and eastbound vehicles intending to turn left • If vehicles are attempting to turn left into each driveway, vehicles would be facing head- on • 2016 ADT and 85% speed was 7,020 and 31.6 mph, respectively Staff recommends no changes. There is insufficient crash data to require changes as the Avidor has open recently. Staff can review this corridor in the future if concerns continue. Section C: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends further study C1. Request for traffic calming on Sunnyside Rd • A recent drunk driver caused an accident on Sunnyside Rd leading to property damage • Sunnyside Rd was reconstructed in 2016; as part of this project, the street was narrowed to 27’ wide with parking restricted on the south side • 2017 ADT and 85% speed is 2,435 and 30.3 mph, respectively Staff plans to contact residents along Sunnyside Rd regarding their desire to explore implementing more on-street parking to assist traffic calming. C2. Request for speed bumps to be replaced in the alley between W 44th St and Sunnyside Rd • In 2002, residents petitioned the City to install speed bumps along this alley • The City agreed to install the speed bumps and assessed the costs to the adjacent property owners • Speed bumps were planned to be installed April-November each year • Several maintenance issues arose following installation, including ice build-up, scraping vehicles and the spikes protruding from the pavement • The speed bumps were permanently removed follow an overlay of the alley in 2017 Sunnyside Rd Two-way left turn on Eden Ave The alley between Sunnyside and W 44th St (seen from Wooddale Ave) STAFF REPORT Page 4 Staff recommends further discussion with the residents adjacent to this alley regarding safety concerns and interest of installing speed bumps. C3. Review Olinger Blvd for traffic calming options • A resident on Olinger Blvd is concerned with vehicle speeds and is requesting traffic calming. • Olinger Blvd currently has bike lanes and shared lane markings, which are planned to be upgraded to buffered bike lanes. • 85% speed is 36.9 mph. • A sidewalk and park pathway are present on the south side of Olinger Blvd, and a sidewalk is planned for the north side in the future. • Countryside Park is located along Olinger Blvd at Tracy Ave. • Olinger Blvd is classified as a Collector Street • Olinger Blvd is scheduled for a seal coat in 2020. • On-street parking is available on the north side of Olinger Blvd. Staff recommends reviewing lane widths along Olinger Blvd and narrowing them where feasible following the proposed 2020 seal coating project. Increased police enforcement will also be implemented to assist with lowering vehicle speeds. Section D: Other traffic safety items handled D1. The Southwest LRT construction project implemented a street closure on Excelsior Boulevard in Hopkins. As a result, Metro Transit is utilizing a temporary detour in the Presidents neighborhood during the project. Temporary parking restrictions were implemented on the south side of 2nd St between Monroe Ave and Van Buren Ave to help facilitate bus movement during this detour. D2. A commuter made a request to update signal timing at the intersection of Halifax Ave and W 50th St. The commuter was informed the signals are timed by the City of Minneapolis to tie into the intersection of W 50th St and France Ave. D3. Concerns were raised of construction vehicles parking on both sides of W 57th St between France Ave and Ewing Ave. Residents were concerned there was inadequate space to pass between parked vehicles. 14 feet was determined to be available, which is an adequate width for traveling vehicles. D4. A concern was submitted stating traffic flaggers were not being utilized properly during a Public Works project on Interlachen Blvd. Upon review, proper traffic flaggers were in place and were following appropriate procedures. D5. A resident along Summit Ave requested a sign to restrict contractors parking along the street. The resident was informed that Summit Ave is a private street and the property owners are responsible for placing any restriction signs. Olinger Blvd STAFF REPORT Page 5 D6. A concern was submitted of a crane blocking traffic on Morningside Rd during a home construction project. The Residential Redevelopment Coordinator inspected the site and informed the crews that the road must remain open unless they were to submit for a road closure permit. D7. A commuter submitted a concern that the traffic signal at W 77th St and Computer Ave is difficult to see when traveling westbound due to tree coverage. Upon review, staff found adequate sight distance is available for drivers. Additionally, a “Traffic Signal Ahead” sign is posted approximately 450’ east of the signal for westbound drivers. D8. A request was made for increased police presence along Concord Elementary at schol start and end times. This was to raise awareness of students crossing the street during the busy times of the day. This request was forwarded to the EPD. Date: October 24, 2019 Agenda Item #: VII.B. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Other From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:2020 Roadway Reconstruction Draft Engineering Studies Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Review and comment. INTRODUCTION: Staff will present the proposed 2020 roadway reconstruction projects to the Commission and receive the Commission's comments and questions related to the transportation components. The Commission's comments will be included in the engineering studies that are presented to City Council December 9. 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70TH ST ANTRIM RD/ Engineering DeptJune 2017 2020 Project AreaProspect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway ReconstructionCITYOFEDINAMIN N ESOTAINCORPOR A T E D 188 8 ,e ENGINEERING STUDY WEST 58th STREET ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION Wooddale Avenue to Xerxes Avenue IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-456 October 18, 2019 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CITY OF EDINA I hereby certify that this report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Aaron Ditzler Reg. No. Date Engineering Study West 58th Street Roadway Reconstruction BA-456 October 18, 2019 2 SUMMARY: The project involves reconstruction of local bituminous streets, replacement of existing concrete curb and gutter, installation of new concrete curb and gutter, construction of new concrete sidewalks and shared-use paths and localized rehabilitation of the sanitary sewer, watermain and storm sewer systems in the neighborhood. Due to proximity, storm sewer improvements and construction of a new concrete sidewalk will be included along France Avenue from West 58th Street to approximately Minnehaha Creek just north of West 57th Street. The estimated total project cost is $X,XXX,XXX. The estimated roadway construction cost is $X,XXX,XXX; 80% of the roadway cost will be funded by Municipal State Aid (MSA) funds and 20% will be funded by special assessments at a rate of approximately $X,X00 per residential equivalent unit (REU). Traffic signal system improvements amount to $XXX,XXX and will be funded through a combination of Hennepin County and City funds / MSA Maintenance funds. Utility improvements amount to $X,XXX,XXX and will be funded through the City’s utility funds. . Sidewalk improvements are estimated to cost $XX,XXX and will be funded through a combination of MSA and Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund. INITIATION: The project was initiated by the Engineering Department as part of the City’s Neighborhood Reconstruction Program, identified in the Capital Improvement Plan. The project complies with the City’s Living Streets Policy, as well as Vision Edina’s mission statement to “provide effective and valued public services” and “maintain a sound public infrastructure.” This project addresses updating substandard infrastructure with improvements associated with the roadway condition, watermain system, storm sewer system, sanitary sewer system and pedestrian and bicycle facilities. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The West 58th Street Reconstruction project has served as the official pilot for using public participation protocol developed by the International Association for Public Participation. West 58th Street was also a catalyst for the City pursuing a more robust online engagement platform, now known as Better Together Edina. This engagement website was soft launched using the West 58th Street project as the focus project. The main goal of the City’s public engagement efforts was to develop a road design reflecting the needs and interests of the public. The project development and public engagement timeline included 3 stages: 1) identify stakeholder needs, 2) initial design alternative, 3) final design/concept. The engagement plan was bolstered by using the Better Together Edina website. The website allowed the public to participate in the process online the same way individuals participate at in-person meetings. Online questions and activities allowed the City to reach more residents and develop deeper understanding of the community interests. The website allowed residents to join forum discussions, provide design/ideas feedback, ask questions and stay up-to-date on the West 58th Street progress. LOCATION: The project includes West 58th Street and France Avenue. A detailed location map of the project is shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2. Engineering Study West 58th Street Roadway Reconstruction BA-456 October 18, 2019 3 Figure 1: West 58th Street Project Area Map Figure 2: France Avenue Project Area Map Engineering Study West 58th Street Roadway Reconstruction BA-456 October 18, 2019 4 EXISTING CONDITIONS: Roadways The roadways in this neighborhood were originally constructed between 1937 and 1956 (see Photos 1 and 2). Photo 1: West 58th Street, west of France Avenue, 1940 Photo 2: West 58th Street, east of France Avenue, 1940 Engineering Study West 58th Street Roadway Reconstruction BA-456 October 18, 2019 5 West 58th Street between Wooddale Avenue and Xerxes Avenue is included in the City’s Municipal State Aid (MSA) Street system, a program administered by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). This program provides funding to assist municipalities with the construction and maintenance of roadways which carry relatively heavier traffic than local roadways. Maintenance records indicate seal coating was performed along West 58th Street between Wooddale Avenue and France Avenue in 1994, and between France Avenue and Xerxes Avenue in 2001. A mill and overlay was performed along West 58th Street in 2004. The majority of West 58th Street does not have concrete curb and gutter. The roadway width varies between 30’-35’ (measured from the face of curb or the edge of the existing bituminous pavement). A recent geotechnical evaluation of the project area performed by Braun Intertec showed the roadway section varies from 4” to 7” of pavement over a silty sand and clayey sand base. An example of the current pavement condition can be seen in Photo 3. Photo 3: Existing Pavement Condition Traffic and Crash Data Staff measured traffic volumes and speeds at several locations within or near the neighborhood. Average daily traffic volumes within the neighborhood range between 1,300 and 3,900 vehicles per day with 85th percentile speeds between 33.9 and 34.9 miles per hour. Traffic and crash data for this project is shown in Appendix A. Engineering Study West 58th Street Roadway Reconstruction BA-456 October 18, 2019 6 Multi-Modal Transportation Pedestrian Facilities There are no existing pedestrian facilities within the project area; however, there are sidewalks immediately adjacent to the project area on Wooddale Avenue, France Avenue, Xerxes Avenue and Beard Avenue, as well as a sidewalk on West 58th Street west of Wooddale Avenue and east of Xerxes Avenue. Additionally, there is a shared- use path south of West 58th Street at the entrance to Pamela Park (see Appendix B). Bicycle Facilities Substandard on-street bike lanes are present between France and Xerxes Avenues. Shared bicycle lane markings exist immediately adjacent to the project area on Wooddale Avenue and a shared-use path exists south of West 58th Street at the entrance to Pamela Park into Pamela Park (see Appendix C). France Avenue Traffic Signal The France Avenue traffic signal is owned and operated by Hennepin County. It was constructed in 1994 and is nearing the end of its useful life. The signal system and adjacent pedestrian facilities do not meet current ADA standards. The County wishes to partner with the City to replace this traffic signal. Public Utilities Sanitary Sewer The sanitary sewer system consists of 9” to 21” vitrified clay pipe (VCP) installed between 1946 and 1957. Additionally, a 24” ductile iron pipe (DIP) is used during peak flow events to divert wastewater from the sanitary sewer system to a storage tank on the City’s parcel on the north side of West 58th Street between Philbrook Lane and Halifax Avenue. After peak flow events diminish, wastewater from the storage tank is pumped through a 6” DIP forcemain back into the sanitary sewer system. The 6” and 24” DIP was installed in 1998. Historical records indicate there have been few sewer back-ups or blockages in the area (see Appendix D). Watermain The West 58th Street watermain system consists of 6” and 10” cast iron pipe (CIP) installed between 1946 and 1952. The 10” portion of the system has experienced a moderate number of breaks (see Appendix D). Some of the fire hydrants are original to the street. The France Avenue watermain system consists of 8” ductile iron pipe (DIP) installed in 1957. No breaks have occurred, however, a large number of water service breaks have occurred (see Appendix D). Some of the fire hydrants are original to the street. Many homes in the neighborhood were constructed prior to the availability of municipal water. City records suggest many have had private wells properly sealed. Based on Utility Billing records, there are no properties in the project area that rely on private wells for domestic water. Storm Sewer The storm sewer system is located within the legal boundaries of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. The system consists of 12” - 60” reinforced concrete pipe Engineering Study West 58th Street Roadway Reconstruction BA-456 October 18, 2019 7 (RCP) installed between 1961 and 2000. There are relatively few storm sewer inlets and pipes located within the project area. Minnehaha Creek to the north serves as the outlet for the majority of stormwater runoff in the project area. Private Utilities Gas, electric, communications and cable utilities are present in the neighborhood. These utilities are a combination of overheard and underground facilities located between the edges of pavement, in backyards or along the boulevards. Street lighting consists of standard “cobra head” lights mounted on wooden poles located throughout the project area as shown in Appendix E. DESIGN INPUT: City Council 2018 Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan This plan, part of the draft 2018 Comprehensive Plan, was developed to guide the City’s efforts to create a comprehensive pedestrian and bicycle network. The plan guided the public participation at the early stages of the project. The plan had proposed a sidewalk from Xerxes Avenue to France Avenue and a shared-use path from France Avenue to Wooddale Avenue. This shared-use path would be part of the City’s Twin Loops facility. 2015 Living Streets Policy This policy balances the needs of motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists 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. The City will apply the Policy to all street projects, including those involving operations, maintenance, new construction, reconstruction, retrofits, repaving, rehabilitation or change in the allocation of pavement space on an existing roadway. The Living Streets Plan includes 15 principles to guide implementation of the Policy, divided into four categories: All Users and All Modes, Connectivity, Context Sensitivity and Sustainability. Below is a summary of how these principles are incorporated into this project: All Users and All Modes – This project will improve mobility and access to the transportation network for a variety of users, including pedestrians, cyclists, children, seniors and the disabled. Replacement of the pavement surfaces and traffic control signage will enhance safety and convenience for all users. Connectivity – This project involves maintaining a transportation system that can accommodate all modes of travel. Existing right-of-way will be repurposed to provide new multimodal transportation facilities, which in combination with existing and planned facilities, will form a multimodal network within the neighborhood. Context Sensitivity – Engineering strives to preserve and protect natural features within or adjacent to construction sites where feasible, including trees, waterways and sensitive slopes. Residents within the project area were invited to participate in a robust public participation process soliciting input on project design components, including multi-modal transportation, street lighting and local drainage problems. Engineering Study West 58th Street Roadway Reconstruction BA-456 October 18, 2019 8 Sustainability – Engineering works closely with Public Works to implement infrastructure improvements with consideration of life cycle costs and future maintenance. The new roadway section can be easily maintained long-term with the use of proactive rehabilitation treatments, which will significantly extend the life of the pavement. Reductions in impervious surfaces benefit water quality, and may lessen the demand for chemicals to manage snow and ice (such as chloride). Construction operations are required to use the smallest footprint necessary to complete the work; this includes utilizing trenchless technologies, such as pipe bursting or cured-in-place pipe liners. This project will also reduce inflow and infiltration of clean water into the sanitary sewer system, minimizing regional wastewater treatment, reducing the risk of sewage surcharges and limiting the risk of back-ups to residential properties. Relevant portions of the Living Streets Plan can be found in Appendix F. 2018 Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan The CWRMP identified one major area of flood inundation within the project area for both the 10-percent and 1-percent-annual-chance flood event (also referred to as the 10-year and 100-year frequency event, respectively). It also identified flood inundation areas adjacent to West 58th Street that may be improved as part of this project. The first area was identified at the low point of West 58th Street at Pamela Park. (see Figure 3). Figure 3: West 58th Street Flood Zone Minnehaha Creek and the ponds adjacent to Pamela Park primarily impact the backyards along the flood zone. Stormwater runoff from a watershed greater than 500 acres is routed through the two bays of Lake Pamela and discharges to Minnehaha Engineering Study West 58th Street Roadway Reconstruction BA-456 October 18, 2019 9 Creek. The 1-percent and 10-percent-annual-chance events could impact 7 structures along West 58th Street and Philbrook Lane. An area adjacent to West 58th Street was identified at the 5700 block of France Avenue south of Ewing Avenue (See Figure 4). Figure 4: France Avenue/Ewing Avenue Backyard Flood Zone A backyard depression area collects 1.4 acres of stormwater from the neighboring properties and discharges to the City’s storm sewer system. The 1-percent and 10- percent-annual-chance events could impact five structures. This area was recently part of a stormwater technical memorandum that was completed based on feedback from area residents. The memo, prepared by Barr Engineering Study West 58th Street Roadway Reconstruction BA-456 October 18, 2019 10 Engineering, provided a detailed evaluation of issues and potential solutions. The memo can be found in Appendix G. A third area was identified during the 2019 Chowen Park A and B Street Reconstruction Project. A backyard depression area referenced in Figure 5 collects approximately three acres of stormwater from the neighboring properties and is not connected to the City’s storm sewer system; 8-11 structures may be impacted. In 2019, storm sewer pipe was extended along Beard Avenue from West 58th Street to West 59th Street. A connection to the backyard depression area did not occur in 2019 due to disinterest from adjacent property owners and the lack of easements such work would require. However, the newly installed storm sewer pipes on Beard Avenue would allow for a connection to the backyards in the future. Figure 5: Abbott Avenue/West 60th Street Flood Zone (LP_24) The area between Concord Avenue and Wooddale Avenue along West 58th Street and the surrounding area has experienced flood problems historically (See Figure 6). Engineering Study West 58th Street Roadway Reconstruction BA-456 October 18, 2019 11 Figure 6: West 58th Street Flood Zone west of Wooddale Ave (MHS_59, MHS_26, MHS_58, MHS_42, MHS_53, and MHS_17) This low-lying area at Concord Avenue is drains through the existing storm sewer system east to Wooddale Avenue, north along Wooddale Avenue just north of Philbrook Lane, and then east until it discharges into Minnehaha Creek. However, when stormwater flows exceed the capacity of the existing system, water will pool along the roadway and in adjacent yards until it rises high enough to flow eastward along West 58th Street toward Wooddale Avenue. Hennepin County The County asks that the City considers the following project elements. The County understands that cost participation will likely be requested, and County staff is willing to following the necessary processes to gain approval.  Traffic signal replacement (with the latest technologies, including flashing yellow arrows) – The existing system is nearing the end of its useful life and warrants replacement (installed in around 1994)  Upgraded ADA accommodations to better serve persons with limited mobility – the current accommodations do not meet current requirements Pavement and subgrade improvements (as deemed necessary) within the intersection as poor conditions will likely be realized once construction activities commence Staff Public Works A draft engineering study was provided to the City’s Public Works Department. [COMMENTS] Police and Fire A draft engineering study was provided to the City’s Police and Fire Departments. [COMMENTS] Parks and Recreation Engineering Study West 58th Street Roadway Reconstruction BA-456 October 18, 2019 12 A draft engineering study was provided to the City’s Parks and Recreation Department. [COMMENTS] Edina Transportation Commission Prior to the Edina Transportation Commission (ETC) regular meeting on October 24, 2019, a draft engineering study was provided for review. [COMMENTS] Relevant minutes from the ETC meetings are included in Appendix H. Residents As mentioned, this project has served as the official pilot for using public participation protocols developed by the International Association for Public Participation. West 58th Street was also a catalyst for the City pursuing a more robust on-line engagement platform, now known as Better Together Edina. The process created a Public Engagement Report that can be found in Appendix I. In addition to the public participation protocol, the Engineering Department’s typical practice of notifying residents 2-3 years prior to a potential reconstruction project was also implemented. Residents were invited to two open houses between September 2017 and September 2018. Materials from these meetings are available upon request. Relevant correspondence from residents regarding the project can be found in Appendix J. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS: The proposed improvements acknowledge many of the comments and concerns raised by residents throughout the public participation process, while still maintaining the desired minimum standards of MSA, Engineering, Public Works and other City staff. Roadways Typical Section As part of the public participation pilot, an engagement report was presented to the City Council on July 16, 2019. During that discussion, a typical street section was approved as referenced in Figure 7. The typical street section will have a 22’ width (measured from the face of curb to the face of curb), including two 11’ driving lanes with standard bulkhead-style concrete curb and gutter. Engineering Study West 58th Street Roadway Reconstruction BA-456 October 18, 2019 13 Figure 7: Existing and Proposed Typical Section The bituminous roadways are proposed to be completely reconstructed to the subgrade. The existing bituminous pavement and suitable aggregate material will be recycled for use as base material in the new roadway where feasible. A minimum of 8” of recycled gravel material will be graded and compacted as the base layer prior to placement of 3” of bituminous non-wear and 2” of bituminous wear course. Unsuitable subgrade materials will be replaced as necessary to provide adequate support for the new roadbed. The reconstructed sections will meet the requirements of a minimum 20-year pavement design life based on projected traffic loadings. The need for turn lanes at France and Xerxes Avenues is still being evaluated based on traffic volumes, vehicle turning movements and existing right-of-way availability. Parking On-street parking will not be allowed due to the 22’ width of the street section as referenced in Figure 7. Roadway Signage All traffic signage within the project area, including street name blades, will be replaced to improve visibility and reflectivity (see Appendix E). All new signs will conform to the standards of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). 30-mph Engineering Study West 58th Street Roadway Reconstruction BA-456 October 18, 2019 14 speed limit, no parking and blind driveway ahead signs will be installed. Staff is also considering installing dynamic speed display signs as part of this project. Multi-Modal Transportation Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities At the July 16, 2019 City Council Meeting, it was decided that the typical street section would include: - A 5’ concrete sidewalk with a 2’ boulevard on the north side - An 8’ concrete shared-use path with no boulevard on the south side The extra width needed for these facilities will be balanced between both sides of the street, where feasible. These sidewalks will connect to existing and proposed pedestrian and bicycle facilities on West 58th Street, Wooddale Avenue, France Avenue, Xerxes Avenue, Beard Avenue and Pamela Park. Figure 8 shows all existing and proposed pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Figure 8: Existing and Proposed Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities All adjacent pedestrian curb ramps will be reconstructed to meet the current design standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Because West 58th Street is designated as a Municipal State Aid roadway, the proposed sidewalk and shared-use path will be maintained by City staff, including snow removal France Avenue Traffic Signal Staff is currently working with Hennepin County on a replacement plan for the traffic signal system. This would include the latest traffic and pedestrian technologies including video detection, flashing yellow arrows, ADA audible crosswalk push bottoms and new crosswalk pavement markings.   Engineering Study West 58th Street Roadway Reconstruction BA-456 October 18, 2019 15 Public Utilities Sanitary Sewer The sanitary sewer main has been televised, and portions will be repaired using a combination of open cut and cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) methods. These repairs will address the issues of sags, cracks and groundwater infiltration into the sewer main. The manhole castings will also be removed and replaced to reduce inflow and infiltration of stormwater. Watermain Echologics, LLC was hired by the City to perform a non-invasive pipe condition assessment on the watermain within the project area, and staff has reviewed historical break data to determine the extent of improvements needed. Portions of the existing watermain along West 58th Street will be replaced between Brookview Avenue and Philbrook Lane using a combination of pipebursting and open cut methods, and associated water services will also be replaced. New watermain will be installed along West 58th Street between France Avenue and York Avenue to improve distribution and redundancy within the neighborhood. Additionally, along the portions of existing West 58th Street watermain not proposed to be replaced, those associated water services will be replaced. All gate valves and fire hydrants within the project area will be replaced and, if needed, additional hydrants will be installed to meet current public safety standards. The new fire hydrants will include the Storz nozzle fittings desired by the Edina Fire Department for quick connection of fire hoses. As part of the City’s Wellhead Protection Plan, staff plans to engage property owners who have unsealed private wells and encourage them to have them properly sealed. Storm Sewer Based on existing conditions and the scope of utility work, new concrete curb and gutter will be installed throughout the project, providing a continuous, functional conduit for stormwater. The storm sewer network will have modifications to resolve existing drainage issues at various locations throughout the neighborhood. Some of the existing structures will be removed and replaced due to their poor condition or to new road geometry. Some structures may be installed with sump structures to collect sediment and debris before it enters Minnehaha Creek. Sump drains will be installed where feasible to allow property owners to connect their sump pump discharges directly into the storm sewer system. Barr Engineering’s storm water technical memorandum (see Appendix G) evaluated several long-term options to address the area of flood inundation at the 5700 block of France Avenue south of Ewing Avenue: Option 1: Lower pipe invert to increase capacity of France Avenue system Option 2: Option 1 plus additional catch basins in the low point on France Avenue Option 3: Option 2 plus additional catch basins in the low point on Wood End Drive, and larger 18-inch pipes to Minnehaha Creek Engineering Study West 58th Street Roadway Reconstruction BA-456 October 18, 2019 16 Option 4a: Option 1 plus diverting water from Ewing Avenue Option 4b: Option 2 plus diverting Ewing Avenue Option 5: Storm sewer backflow preventers between France Avenue and the backyards to the east Option 1 improvements have the most significant flood reduction impact for the three watershed areas. The additional catch basins referenced in Option 2 can be implemented at a minimal cost. Therefore, Option 2 is proposed along France Avenue. For Options 3 and 4b, it is anticipated that new storm sewer pipes will be installed along Wood End Road, Ewing and West 57th Street as part of future projects (as neither street is included in the project limits for West 58th Street or France Avenue). Staff has engaged in discussions with Barr Engineering to evaluate the following:  The stormwater drainage coming from West 58th Street and Beard Avenue and to recommend the preferred stormwater flow direction. The storm sewer at West 58th Street and Beard Avenue will either connect into an existing system along Beard Avenue north of West 58th Street or pipe will be extended from the existing system at West 58th Street and France Avenue to West 58th Street and Beard Avenue.  Extending a 21-inch storm sewer pipe along West 58th Street from the intersection of West 58th Street and Wooddale Avenue to Minnehaha Creek near Pamela Park to relieve the storm sewer system west of Wooddale Avenue. The modeled flood risk along Minnehaha Creek is regional in nature and influencing the flood elevation near Pamela Park cannot be addressed within the scope of this project. Staff will evaluate the existing drainage areas and if necessary, extend storm sewer pipes and inlets to satisfy MnDOT’s requirement to keep the vehicle driving lanes sufficiently clear of stormwater during a 3 year storm event. Private Utilities Staff met with representatives of several private utility companies on October XX, 2019 to discuss the proposed 2020 reconstruction projects and preliminary improvements. Portions of the private utility networks may receive upgrades prior to construction; however, this work is not part of the City’s project. Street Lighting Through the City’s public engagement efforts, residents said they were interested in street lighting improvements contingent on the potential added special assessment costs. Staff will prepare estimated street lighting project costs and the estimated assessment amount increase due to potential street lighting improvements. The residents will have an opportunity to provide feedback about whether street lights are included in the project or not. Currently, the City does not have a standard to determine where and when street lighting should be improved. Unlike other infrastructure improvements, lighting can Engineering Study West 58th Street Roadway Reconstruction BA-456 October 18, 2019 17 be installed at a later date with minimal disturbance through the use of trenchless technologies. The lighting in the neighborhood is sufficient to delineate the intersections; therefore, staff is recommending no revisions to the current street lighting, unless a majority of the resident select the street light improvements and associated increased special assessment amount. RIGHT-OF-WAY/ EASEMENTS: Existing roadway right-of-way in this neighborhood is 60’. It is anticipated that the majority of this project can be constructed within existing ROW. Many properties have vegetation, boulders, retaining walls or other landscaped items within the City right-of-way. A portion of these landscape items will interfere with some of the proposed infrastructure improvements and will need to be removed in order to complete the necessary work. A ROW permit from Hennepin County will be required for work that will occur at France Avenue, Xerxes Avenue, and along France Avenue to Minnehaha Creek. PROJECT COSTS: The total estimated project cost is $X,XXX,XXX (see Table 1). The total cost includes direct costs for engineering, clerical and construction finance costs from the start of the project to the final assessment hearing. The estimated roadway construction cost is $X,XXX,XXX; 80% will be funded through MSA funds and 20% will be funded through special assessments. Utility improvements amount to $X,XXX,XXX and will be funded through a combination of MSA and City utility funds. Sidewalk facility improvements amount to $XXX,XXX and will be funded through a combination of MSA and PACS funds. Item Estimated Cost 1 City PACS MSA Special Assessments Hennepin County France Avenue Signal $XXX,X XX $XXX,XXX Roadway $X,XXX,X XX $XXX,XXX Storm Sewer 2 $XXX,X XX Water Main $XXX,X XX Sanitary Sewer $XXX,X XX Sidewalk $XX,XX X $XX,XXX Subtotal $XXX,X XX $XX,XX X $X,XXX,X XX $XXX,XXX $XXX,XXX Engineering Study West 58th Street Roadway Reconstruction BA-456 October 18, 2019 18 Project Total $X,XXX,XXX 1 Costs are in 2020 dollars 2 Assumes 100% storm sewer participation from City. If the MSA roadway contractor bid costs are favorable, a portion of the storm sewer costs may be supplemented by MSA funds. Table 1: Estimated Project Costs ASSESSMENTS: Assessments will be levied against the benefiting adjacent properties pursuant to Chapter 429 of the Minnesota State Statues. Based on the City’s Special Assessment Policy, there are XX roadway residential equivalent units (REUs) in the West 58th Street project area. The estimated assessment per REU is $XX,XXX (see Figure 9). Figure 9: Preliminary Roadway Assessment Map The formulas for calculating REUs are described below: Previously Assessed Single-Family Residential Lots 5800 and 5801 Kellogg Avenue; 5800 and 5801 Oaklawn Avenue; 5800 and 5801 Brookview Avenue; 5800 and 5801 Halifax Avenue; 1 REU - 1 REU (previously assessed for Pamela Park D in 2004 or Pamela Park A in 2010) = 0 REU Previously Assessed Single-Family Residential Lots Engineering Study West 58th Street Roadway Reconstruction BA-456 October 18, 2019 19 4428 West 58th Street; 1 REU - 0.67 REU (previously assessed for Wooddale Avenue in 2005) = 0.33 REU Previously Assessed City-Owned Lot 4303 West 58th Street (Pamela Park) 1 REU - 1 REU (previously assessed for Pamela Park A in 2010) = 0 REU City-Owned Lots PID 1902824140082; = 0 REU (based on non-developable lot due to Sanitary sewer storage tank) PID 1902824410001 (Pamela Park); = X REU (based on size of adjacent developable lots) Single-Family Residential Corner Lots 4200 and 4201 Philbrook Lane; 4304, 4308, 4312, 4316, 4320, 4324, 4328, 4400, 4404, 4408, 4412, 4416 , 4420 and 4424 West 58th Street; 5801 and 5901 Wooddale Avenue; 3901 West 58th Street; 5732, 5733, 5800 and 5801 Abbott Avenue; 5733, 5736, 5800 and 5801 Beard Avenue; 5733, 5736, 5800 and 5801 Chowen Avenue; 5736, 5737, 5800 and 5801 Drew Avenue; 5737, 5744, 5800 and 5801 Ewing Avenue; 5733, 5740 and 5801 France Avenue; 5740 and 5800 Xerxes Avenue; 5740, 5741, 5800 and 5801 York Avenue; 5736, 5741, 5800 and 5801 Zenith Avenue; = 0.5 REU (partial access off West 58th Street, Wooddale Avenue, Philbrook Lane, France Avenue, Ewing Avenue, Drew Avenue, Chowen Avenue, Beard Avenue, Abbott Avenue, Zenith Avenue, York Avenue and Xerxes Avenue) All other properties are single-family residential located entirely within the project area and will be subjected to an assessment of 1 REU. The preliminary assessment roll can be found in Appendix K. PROJECT SCHEDULE: The following schedule outlines the past and future tasks to be performed related to the project: Engineering Study West 58th Street Roadway Reconstruction BA-456 October 18, 2019 20 Neighborhood Open House (all 2019/2020 projects) September 25, 2017 Neighborhood Open House (all 2020/2021 projects) September 24, 2018 Public Participation Plan Feb. – July 2019 ETC Engineering Study Review October 24, 2019 City Council Receives Engineering Study December 3, 2019 Public Improvement Hearing December 9, 2019 Bid Opening March/April 2020 Award Contract/Begin Construction Spring 2020 Complete Construction Fall 2020 Final Assessment Hearing October 2021 RECOMMENDATION: Staff believes the project can be completed during the 2020 construction season. Staff believes the construction of this project is feasible, cost effective and necessary to improve the public infrastructure along West 58th Street. APPENDIX: A. Traffic and Crash Data B. Comprehensive Plan Update – Pedestrian Facilities C. Comprehensive Plan Update – Bicycle Facilities D. Sewer Blocks and Watermain Breaks E. Streetlights and Signs F. Living Streets Plan G. France Avenue Stormwater Technical Memorandum H. Edina Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes I. City Council Public Engagement Report J. Correspondence from Residents K. Preliminary Assessment Roll West 58th Street Traffic and Crash Data        APPENDIX B City Comprehensive Plan Update – Pedestrian Facilities Map Braemar Golf Course Bredesen Park Rosland Park Pamela Park Lewis Park Highlands Park Walnut Ridge Park Todd Park Garden Park Heights Park Van Valkenburg Park Fred Richards Golf Course Creek Valley Park Lake Edina Park Krahl Hill Normandale Park Weber Field Park Arneson Acres Park Countryside Park Alden Park Utley Park Yorktown Park Wooddale Park Arden Park York Park Cornelia Park Strachauer Park Fox MeadowPark Edinborough Park KojetinPark McGuirePark BirchcrestPark SherwoodPark Melody LakePark Williams Park ChowenPark St. John'sPark TingdalePark BrowndalePark GrandviewSquare FrankTupa Park Courtney Fields ?úA@ ?ÞA@ )y Mud Lake )y ?ÞA@ ?úA@ LakeEdina Mirror Lake Lake Cornelia ArrowheadLake HighlandsLake IndianheadLake Melody Lake LakePamela HawkesLake Harvey Lake Centennial Lake Minnehaha Creek N in e Mi le Cree k Nine Mile Creek Canadian Pacific RailroadCanadian Pacific RailroadBLAKE RDSCHAEFER RDVERNON AVEFRANCE AVE SXERXES AVE SCAHILL RD70TH ST W 66TH ST W YORK AVE SINTERLACHEN BLVD MALONEY AVE 44 T H S T W 50TH ST W 54TH ST W 58TH ST W GLEASON RD70TH ST W 76TH ST W DEWEY HILL RD VALLEY VIEW RD VALLEY VIEW RD MINNESOTA DR78TH ST W / Engineering DeptMay 2018 Pedestrian Facilities Proposed FacilitiesExisting Facilities Existing Sidewalk Existing Park Pathway Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail New Primary Sidewalk New Secondary Sidewalk New Shared Use Path Upgrade to Shared Use Path Twin Loops Facility APPENDIX C City Comprehensive Plan Update – Bicycle Facilities Map ?ÞA@ )y ?úA@ Mud Lake LakeEdina Mirror Lake Lake Cornelia ArrowheadLake HighlandsLake IndianheadLake Melody Lake LakePamela HawkesLake Harvey Lake Centennial Lake AldenPark VanValkenburgPark FoxMeadowPark HighlandsPark Todd Park Weber FieldParkKojetinPark BrowndalePark WooddaleParkWilliamsParkUtleyPark FrankTupaPark SherwoodPark ArdenPark YorkPark ChowenPark 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Living Streets Policy INTRODUCTION The Living Streets Policy was developed to provide the framework for a Living Streets Plan. The policy initially stood alone and included sections to guide the creation of the Living Street Plan. This revised policy is now an integral part of the Living Streets Plan. The Living Streets Policy ties directly to key community goals outlined in the City’s 2008 Comprehensive Plan. Those goals include safe walking, bicycling and driving; reduced storm water runoff, reduced energy consumption, and promoting health. The Living Streets Policy also compliments voluntary City initiatives such the “do.town” effort related to community health, Tree City USA and the Green Step Cities programs related to sustainability. In other cases, the Living Streets Policy will assist the City in meeting mandatory requirements set by other agencies. The Living Streets Policy is broken up into three parts: Vision, Principles and Implementation. The Policy is followed by a description of core services provided by the City of Edina that are related to or implemented in part through Living Streets. POLICY 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. The Living Streets Policy defines Edina’s vision for Living Streets, the principles Living Streets will embody, and the plan that will guide implementation of their construction. LIVING STREETS VISION Edina is a place where ... • Transportation utilizing all modes is equally safe and accessible; • Residents and families regularly choose to walk or bike; • Streets enhance neighborhood character and community identity; • Streets are safe, inviting places that encourage human interaction and physical activity; • Public policy strives to promote sustainability through balanced infrastructure investments; • Environmental stewardship and reduced energy consumption are pursued in public and private sectors alike; and • Streets support vibrant commerce and add to the value of adjacent land uses. Mini Fact Expect cyclists on the road. Watch for cyclists on the road. Treat them as you would any slow-moving vehicle. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 9 LIVING STREETS PRINCIPLES Fifteen principles guide implementation of the Living Streets Policy in the areas of all users and all modes, connectivity, context sensitivity and sustainability. The City will incorporate these principles when planning for and designing the local transportation network and when making public and private land use decisions. All Users and All Modes Principle 1: Living Streets are high-quality transportation facilities that meet the needs of the most vulnerable users such as pedestrians, cyclists, children, seniors and the disabled; and Principle 2: Living Streets provide access and mobility for all transportation modes while enhancing safety and convenience for all users. Connectivity Principle 3: The City designs, operates and maintains a transportation system that provides a highly connected network of streets that accommodate all modes of travel; Principle 4: The City seeks opportunities to overcome barriers to active transportation by preserving and repurposing existing rights-of-way and adding new rights- of-way to enhance connectivity for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit; Principle 5: The City prioritizes improvements to non-motorized connections to key destinations such as public facilities, public transit, the regional transportation network and commercial areas; Principle 6: The City will require new developments to provide interconnected street and sidewalk networks that connect to existing or planned streets or sidewalks on the perimeter of the development; and Principle 7: Projects will include consideration of the logical termini by mode. For example, the logical termini for a bike lane or sidewalk may extend beyond the traditional limits of a street construction or reconstruction project, in order to ensure multimodal connectivity and continuity. Context Sensitivity Principle 8: Living Streets are developed with input from stakeholders and designed to consider neighborhood character and promote a strong sense of place; Principle 9: Living Streets preserve and protect natural features such as waterways, urban forest, sensitive slopes and soils; Principle 10: Living Streets are designed and built with coordination between business and property owners along commercial corridors to develop vibrant commercial districts; Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 10 Principle 11: Living Streets coordinate with regional transit networks and regional authorities; and Principle 12: The City will consider the fiscal context of projects and potential financial impacts when implementing Living Streets at the project level. Sustainability Principle 13: Living Streets will improve the current and future quality of life of the public, Principle 14: Living Streets will reduce environmental impacts associated with the construction and operation of roadways; and Principle 15: The City will increase the life span and resilience of its infrastructure and will build infrastructure with consideration for lifecycle costs and ease of maintenance. LIVING STREETS IMPLEMENTATION The City of Edina will develop Living Streets in the regular course of business of maintaining, expanding or redeveloping the road network and will be guided by the Vision and Principles established above. Implementation will happen predominantly through the neighborhood street reconstruction program, but also though specific stand-alone stormwater utility, pedestrian, bicycle or safety projects. Project prioritization is not specifically part of the Living Streets Plan. Prioritization of projects takes place in the City’s Capital Improvement Program and Budget and is determined by the City Council with guidance from the Living Streets Vision and Principles. The City will actively promote and apply the Living Streets Policy and Plan by: • Applying the Living Streets Policy and Plan to all street projects, including those involving operations, maintenance, new construction, reconstruction, retrofits, repaving, rehabilitation or changes in the allocation of pavement space on an existing roadway. This also includes privately built roads, sidewalks, paths and trails. • Drawing on all sources of transportation funding and actively pursuing grants, cost-sharing opportunities and other new or special funding sources as applicable. • Through all City departments supporting the vision and principles outlined in this Plan in their work. • By acting as an advocate for Living Streets principles when a local transportation or land use decision is under the jurisdiction of another agency. Projects that implement Living Streets will be guided by pedestrian and cyclist network plans and roadway classifications and will consider the physical, social, ecologic, regulatory and economic context in a given project area. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 11 The project delivery system used to build Living Streets will: • Systematically engage Edina residents and project stakeholders to better inform project-level recommendations. • Keep Edina residents and project stakeholders informed about Living Streets and the range of services they help provide. • Follow minimum Living Streets design requirements and standards. • Manage construction impacts to residents and users of streets. Network The creation of a Living Streets network of road, pedestrian and bicycle facilities provides mobility, accessibility and access to people, places and spaces. The resulting interconnection of neighborhoods links people to goods and services and to one another, and increases quality of life for those who live in, work in, or visit the city. Existing and planned transportation networks are identified in the City of Edina Comprehensive Plan and other approved/adopted plans. Network plans include: • Roadway Network (Functional Classification, Jurisdictional Classification) • Sidewalk Facilities • Bicycle Facilities (Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan) • Active Routes to School Comprehensive Plan • Transit Service Network plans are approved by the City Council. In most cases, modification requires an amendment of the Comprehensive Plan. The expansion, creation and improvement of pedestrian and bicycle networks will be well planned and prioritized: • Expansion of existing networks and providing connections to key traffic generators or destinations provide immediate benefit to all network users and is a top priority. • Network connections serving vulnerable users such as children, seniors and the disabled are a top priority. • Network connections serving high-volume uses such as schools, retail destinations or regional public transit are a top priority. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 12 Context Contextual variety can either constrain or create opportunity in roadway and other infrastructure projects. The following are contexts that will be considered and will influence the planning, design and implementation of Living Streets. Exceptions Living Streets principles will be included in all street construction, reconstruction, repaving and rehabilitation projects, except under one or more of the conditions listed below. City staff will document proposed exceptions as part of a project proposal. • A project involves only ordinary maintenance activities designed to keep assets in serviceable condition, such as mowing, cleaning, sweeping, spot repair, concrete joint repair or pothole filling, or when interim measures are implemented on a temporary detour. Such maintenance activities, however, shall consider and meet the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians. CONTEXTS OF LIVING STREETS Ecological Water resource, ponds, wetlands, lakes, streams Natural resouces, trees, and urban forest Air quality Climate Sun and shade Materials, waste, energy, sustainability Regulatory State Aid roadway Watershed rules Operational Maintenance operations Traffic control or functional constraints Project Type Public Neighborhood street reconstruction Neighborhood street reconstruction with major associated utility work State Aid street reconstruction Stand-alone sidewalk, bicycle or utility project Public partner lead State County Transit agency Parks district Private development Will remain private Future public Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 13 • The City exempts a project due to an excessively disproportionate cost of establishing a bikeway, walkway or transit enhancement as part of a project. • The City determines that the construction is not practically feasible or cost effective because of significant or adverse environmental impacts to waterways, flood plains, remnants or native vegetation, wetlands or other critical areas. • Available budget is constrained or project timing allows more efficient construction at a later date. Engagement Members of the public have an interest in understanding and providing input for public projects. Project recommendations will be developed with a transparent and defined level of public engagement. The public will have access to the decision-making process and decision makers via public meetings and other correspondence and will be provided the opportunity to give input throughout the process. Project reports will discuss how their input helped to influence recommendations and decisions. The City of Edina’s Living Streets will continue to engage and solicit public input as a vital component of the project implementation process. See Chapter 5 for a more detailed discussion regarding the purpose of and opportunities for public engagement. Design The guidelines contained in the Living Streets Plan will be used to direct the planning, funding, design, construction, operation and maintenance of new and modified streets, sidewalks, paths and trails. The guidelines allow for context-sensitive designs. The Design Guidelines (see Chapter 6): • Keep street pavement widths to the minimum necessary. • Provide well-designed pedestrian accommodation in the form of sidewalks or shared-use pathways on all arterial, collector and local connector streets. Sidewalks shall also be required where streets abut a public school, public building, community playfield or neighborhood park. Termini will be determined by context. • Provide frequent, convenient and safe street crossings. These may be at intersections designed to be pedestrian friendly, or at mid-block locations where needed and appropriate. • Provide bicycle accommodation on all primary bike routes. • Allocate right-of-way for boulevards. • Allocate right-of-way for parking only when necessary and not in conflict with Living Streets principles. • Consider streets as part of our natural ecosystem and incorporate landscaping, trees, rain gardens and other features to improve air and water quality. The Design Guidelines in this Plan will be incorporated into other City plans, manuals, rules, regulations and programs as appropriate. As new and better practices evolve, the City will update this Living Streets Plan. Minimum standards will guide how vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle networks interact and share public right of way. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 14 Benchmarks and Performance Measures The ability to measure the performance of a plan, as well as knowing that it is functioning as it is intended, is vitally important to overall success and the ability to sustain it. With this in mind, the City will monitor and measure its performance relative to the Living Streets Policy. Benchmarks that will demonstrate success include: Every street and neighborhood is a comfortable place for walking and bicycling. This does not mean that every street in the city will have walking and biking facilities. It means that each neighborhood will provide a network of these facilities such that walking and biking to and through neighborhoods is a comfortable experience. Every child can walk or bike to school or a park safely. It is essential that alternatives to driving to school or parks be provided to children and their caregivers. These alternatives – walking or bicycling – will be both safe and convenient modes of transportation. See the Edina Active Routes to School Plan for more information. Seniors, children, and disabled people can cross all streets safely and comfortably. Opportunities to cross all streets in Edina, including local, collectors and arterial streets, will be provided. These crossings will be safe and comfortable for all users, regardless of age or ability. An active way of life is available to all. Opportunities for active living should be made available to all members of the Edina community by connecting centers of activity via active, multimodal transportation. Each resident of and visitor to Edina will have the ability to lead an active way of life. There are zero traffic fatalities or serious injuries. Perhaps the ultimate safety benchmark is zero traffic fatalities or serious injuries. Modeled from the Vision Zero Initiative (www.visionzeroinitiative.com), an aspirational yet primary goal of Living Streets is to achieve this high level of safety on the City’s roadways. Reduce untreated street water flows into local waterways and reduce storm water volume. Cost-effective stormwater best management practices (BMPs) are strategically selected to go above and beyond regulatory requirements to provide for flood protection and clean water services through the use of infrastructure that retains, settles, filters, infiltrates, diverts or reduces the volume of stormwater that flows to local surface waters. Retail streets stay or become popular regional destinations. Part of Edina’s Living Streets vision is that “streets support vibrant commerce.” While most of the city’s streets are residential, Edina’s business districts are a vital part of the community. The benefits of Living Streets extend to retail streets as well, making them more attractive to businesses and consumers alike. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 15 The City will draw on the following data to measure performance: • Number of crashes or transportation-related injuries reported to the Police Department. • Number and type of traffic safety complaints or requests. • Resident responses to transportation related questions in resident surveys. • Resident responses to post-project surveys. • The number of trips by walking, bicycling and transit (if applicable) as measured before and after the project. • Envision ratings from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure. • Additional performance measures may be identified as this Policy is implemented. Mini Fact Motorists must stop behind all crosswalks. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy APPENDIX G France Avenue Stormwater Technical Memorandum APPENDIX H Edina Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes APPENDIX I City Council Engagement Report ENGAGEMENT REPORT  I  WEST 58TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION  I  CITY OF EDINA   1    58TH STREET CONCEPT &  UPDATED PUBLIC  ENGAGEMENT REPORT  PROJECT: WEST 58TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION  Date: July 10, 2019  ENGAGEMENT PLAN  DECISION TO BE MADE  - Decide on final concept of West 58th Street reconstruction from Wooddale Avenue to Xerxes Avenue  - Project Decision: Staff will make a recommendation to City Council  PROJECT TIMELINE  - December 2018 through June 2019  o Extended to July 2019 for additional Public Participation  - Council decision June 4, 2019  o Amended to July 16, 2019 to allow for additional Public Participation  - Construction tentatively scheduled for 2020  PARTICIPATON LEVEL  CONSULT  - Goal: We will work directly with the public throughout the process to ensure that public concerns and  aspirations are consistently understood and considered.  - Promise: We will work to ensure that your concerns and aspirations are directly reflected in the  alternatives developed and provide feedback on how public input influenced the decision.  PROCESS  1. Information Gathering  2. Initial Design Concept   3. Final Design/Concept   4. Approval  5. Close the Loop  STAKEHOLDERS  - Adjacent Property Owners  - Pamela Park Neighborhood Association  - Cycling Community  - Hennepin County  ENGAGEMENT REPORT  I  WEST 58TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION  I  CITY OF EDINA   2    - Chowen Neighborhood Association  - Parks and Recreation Commission  - Running Community  - School District  - City of Minneapolis  - Transportation Commission    ENGAGEMENT REPORT  The West 58th Street Reconstruction project has served as the official pilot for using public participation protocol  developed by the International Association for Public Participation. West 58th Street was also a catalyst for the City  pursuing a more robust on‐line engagement platform, now known as Better Together Edina. This engagement  website was soft launched using West 58th Street project as the focus project.    PROJECT BACKGROUND  In 2018, the City of Edina tentatively scheduled the reconstruction of West 58th Street from Wooddale Avenue to  Xerxes Avenue for 2020.  The main goal of the City’s public engagement efforts was to develop a road design  reflecting the needs and interests of residents. The project development and public engagement timeline included  3 stages: 1) identify resident needs, 2) initial design alternative, 3) final design/concept.   The engagement plan was bolstered by using the Better Together Edina website. The website allowed residents to  participate in the process online the same way individuals participate at in‐person meetings. Online questions and  activities allowed the City to reach more residents and develop deeper understanding of the community interests.  The website allowed residents to join forum discussions, provide design/ideas feedback, ask questions and stay up‐ to‐date on West 58th Street progress.  The following public engagement report includes in‐person and online feedback together to show all input was  equally valuable. The input received through Better Together Edina, the Open House and the Small Group  Discussions influenced the final concept of the West 58th Street Reconstruction project.   BETTER TOGETHER EDINA PROJECT PAGE  June 4  - Site Visits: 2.1K  - Aware Visitors: 1.3K  - Informed Visitors: 627  - Engaged Visitors: 87    July 1  - Site Visits: 3.7K  - Aware Visitors: 2.3K  - Informed Visitors: 941  - Engaged Visitors: 165    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SUMMARY  Stage  Techniques  Measures  1 Identify Resident Needs  - Open House (Feb. 25) - 45 attendees  - On‐line Mapping - 30 contributors  - 319 pins  2 Initial Design  - Small Group Discussions  (April 4,8,15,18) - 32 participants  - On‐line Forums - 34 contributors  - 255 contributions  3 Alternative Design  Elements  - On‐line survey  - Feedback Form - 124 contributions  ENGAGEMENT REPORT  I  WEST 58TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION  I  CITY OF EDINA   3        DESIRED INPUT  The public input process was designed around answering these the following questions:  1. Should the bike facilities be on street or off  street?  2. Should on‐street parking be provided, if so  1 or 2 sides?  3. Should there be more than 1 off street  pedestrian facility?  4. Should we go above normal practice with storm  sewer options?  Scope of Project – During this process, the public can influence decisions related to the street design including:  - Bike Facilities  - Parking  - Lighting  - Pedestrian Facilities  - Storm Sewer Opportunities (tree trenches,  infiltration basins, rain gardens, etc.)    Outside of Project  - Sanitary sewer and watermain  Decisions Already Made  - Bike facility will be included, although could be  combined with a pedestrian facility  - At least one sidewalk will be included and could  be combined with a bike facility  STAGES OF PARTICIPATION  STAGE 1: IDENTIFICATION OF RESIDENT IDEAS, USE PATTERNS AND INTERESTS IN THE CORRIDOR  SUMMARY  Public engagement for the project began in February 2019. Residents were invited to attend the Open House on  Feb. 25 or provide feedback using the Better Together Edina website.  The project team mailed 3,038 postcards  inviting residents to attend the Open House.  The Open House was held from 6‐8 p.m. at our Public Works Facility  (7450 Metro Boulevard).   The goal of the Open House was to focus on listening to ideas, use patterns and interests. Residents were given the  opportunity to document comments and discuss issues with the project team.  Several activity boards were utilized  to solicit feedback on the corridor. “Interest stickers” were provided to point out areas of interest on corridor  maps.  Stickers provided were meant to reflect common interests during a construction project.  All participants  were encouraged to provide more detailed comments in comment cards.    Open house attendees were recruited to participate in Small Group Discussions to review initial corridor design  concepts. Participants also had the opportunity to sign up for Small Group Discussions online.  51 residents  signified interest in participating in Small Group Discussions. All Open House comments collected were  summarized into the nine interest topics below.  Comments were then used to develop an initial design concept  layout for deeper focus group discussions.   FINDINGS FROM STAGE 1 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION  Pedestrian/Bicycle  Facilities  Residents generally feel West 58th is a dangerous corridor for pedestrians. The lack  of current pedestrian facilities was a clear theme. Many noted the need to provide  safe pedestrian access to Pamela Park. Several mentioned concerns for children’s  ENGAGEMENT REPORT  I  WEST 58TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION  I  CITY OF EDINA   4    safety walking to the park and school. Some residents that live in the area are  compelled to drive to the park, rather than walk a close distance.  Residents  suggested a combined bike and pedestrian facility at the Open House.  It was  suggested that a facility be separated from the roadway to improve safety. Many  residents felt that the current bike lane is unsafe. Residents mentioned witnessing  several bike related crashes.   Motor Vehicle Facilities  Residents were clear that they are mostly interested in pedestrian safety and  bicycle safety.  Residents feel that drivers travel too fast throughout the corridor.   Residents noted that the hills in the corridor also create a variety of sightline issues.   Residents mentioned existing challenges in backing out of the driveway with  speeding vehicles and dangerous sight lines.   Property Impacts  Communications regarding property impacts was suggested to be a priority.  Concerns about driveway impacts were the most common comment. Residents are  interested in how they might be impacted specifically. Residents commented on  the potential loss of parking and landscaping impacts.    Landscaping  Residents felt that the addition of landscaping could be used as a traffic calming  measure. Several residents had concerns about construction impacts to mature  trees. There is an interest to protect and preserve mature trees as much as  possible.   Lighting Several areas of lighting needs were identified on activity boards at the open house.  Comments regarding lighting were focused on dark areas around Pamela Park.   Stormwater  Pamela Park stormwater was the most pressing noted concern at the Open House.  Residents would like to protect Pamela Park from pollution and invasive species.   Residents feel that stormwater systems are inadequate for heavy rain.   Transit Facilities A few residents commented on bus transit or access. Some comments suggested  the importance of pedestrian facilities to allow residents to walk to the bus stops.   Wildlife Safety Other comments included the concern for turtle and wildlife safety.  Several  requests for turtle crossing signs or other strategies.     STAGE 2: INITIAL DESIGN CONCEPT  SUMMARY  After the Open House and website comments were gathered, an initial design concept was developed. This  concept helped facilitate deeper dialogues with residents during Small Group Discussions and online forums. The  concept allowed residents to react to an option and potential alternatives. Reactions to the initial concept helped  staff understand if the design was headed in a productive direction. Below is a high‐level reflection of the interests  gathered in Stage 1 and how they were incorporated into the initial design concept.      CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT   Topic Area what we heard in Stage 1 how we used the input  Pedestrian/Bicycle  Facilities  - Lack of pedestrian facilities  - Lack of crossing at Pamela Park  - Separate bikes from vehicles  - Added crosswalk at Pamela Park  - Added lighting at Pamela Park  - Path separated from automobiles for  bicycles and pedestrians on north side  of 58th  - Added a bike and pedestrian facility on  the northern side of West 58th  ENGAGEMENT REPORT  I  WEST 58TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION  I  CITY OF EDINA   5    Motor Vehicle  Facilities   - Vehicles travel too fast  - Sightline Issues  - Narrowed lane width  - Added boulevard with trees  - Suggested mini‐roundabout  Property Impacts - Keep us informed  - Driveways, retaining walls, fences  - Will hold one‐on‐one meetings   - Lannon stone retaining walls if less than  4‐ft in height  - Tree replacements will be provided if  trees are removed    Landscaping - Use landscaping for traffic calming  - Save mature trees  - Added boulevard with trees  - One‐for‐one tree replacement  - Consider weaving path  Lighting  - Lighting focused on dark areas and  around Pamela Park  - Attractive lighting  - Added lighting near Pamela Park  Stormwater - Protect Pamela Park  - Fixing pooling stormwater  - Added curb and gutter  - Suggested tree trenches, and other  stormwater filtration systems  Transit Facilities - Lack of Bus Transit access  - Benches and Trash receptacles  - Opposition to bus routes along 58th   - A need to walk to the bus stops     - Communicated with Metro Transit  - Added a bike and pedestrian facility on  the northern side of West 58th  Wildlife Safety - Many turtles are hit by cars    - Turtle crossing signs or underground  tunnel suggested  Other - Unsafe for pedestrian and bike   - Busy Events  - Roundabout or crosswalk suggested  - Parking bay added      FINDINGS FROM STAGE 2 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION  Pedestrian/Bicycle Facilities Residents who participated in the Small Group Discussions agreed that traffic needs to be  calmed along West 58th Street and that narrowing the street is a reasonable option.  Residents noted that the main contributors to unsafe conditions surround the hills in the  corridor.   West 58th Street from Wooddale Avenue to Brookview Avenue was noted for  poor sight lines and high vehicle speeds. Residents also have common interests in a  reduction of slope on hills along the corridor.  Online respondents had mixed feelings regarding the idea of narrowing the street.  Several  residents felt it would be acceptable if a separated bike and pedestrian path is part of the  design. Others were concerned about narrowing of the lanes causing backups, particularly  for drivers attempting to turn off West 58th Street onto side streets and driveways.   A dynamic crosswalk and flashing pedestrian signs were requested over the mini‐ roundabout option at West 58th Street and the entrance to Pamela Park.  Residents had  negative opinions about the increased safety and effectiveness of the mini‐roundabout.   Some residents suggested adding a vertical element in the middle of the roundabout, such  as a tree or artwork, that could help people better understand how to navigate through it.   ENGAGEMENT REPORT  I  WEST 58TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION  I  CITY OF EDINA   6    There was also concern that children are less familiar with roundabouts and would not  know how to safely cross the street.  Other residents expressed concerns that headlights  will be shining into the adjacent properties.  Residents would like to see improved pedestrian facilities at West 58th Street and Xerxes  Avenue. Residents requested marked crosswalks specifically for the adjacent bus stop.  Residents are unsure that providing a turn lane here would help as suggested in the initial  design. Residents who addressed this question online were supportive of the addition of  turn lanes.  Concerns were also expressed about the steep hill at this intersection and the  possibility of it being regraded. One resident suggested the possibility of a sign that alerts  drivers to the blind hill.  Poor sightlines were noted at the intersection of West 58th Street and Kellogg Avenue.   Residents followed the theme of feeling the intersection is dangerous for both cars and  pedestrians.  Some suggested a southern sidewalk, as well as a marked crosswalk to access  the northern pedestrian facilities. To alleviate the blind spot, residents suggested adding a  “Blind Approach” sign at the bottom of the hill.  Residents also expressed similar crosswalk  concerns at West 58th Street and Halifax Avenue.  Residents are concerned about children crossing at West 58th Street and Oaklawn  Avenue.  A sidewalk will help alleviate this concern. Residents also agreed that narrowed  lanes and reduced vehicle speeds would also help. Some residents feel that adding a stop  sign for eastbound traffic could alleviate safety concerns and make turning left onto  Oaklawn Avenue easier. A stop sign for westbound traffic at this intersection would cause  more safety concerns during icy conditions. One resident mentioned that stop signs have  been on West 58th Street before; residents had the stop signs removed due to traffic  backups.   Other comments included the continued support of calming the vehicle traffic and pointed  out there are no speed limit signs from Concord Avenue to France Avenue. A few residents  voiced support for the corridor section to be consistent with the design between Concord  Avenue and Wooddale Avenue.    A combined path for bicycles and pedestrians was not popular among residents during  focus groups.  Many residents felt strongly that for pedestrian safety is the critical issue.   Many felt that bike and pedestrian facilities should be separated from each other.  Concerns about bicycle speed and potential conflicts with pedestrians (children) was  common.  Many felt as though a combined path would be dangerous and that bicycles  belong on the street in a separated bike lane.   Online participants wanted a clearer understanding of what separated bike and pedestrian  facilities may look like.  Most online participants were also against the bike and pedestrian  facilities being combined into a facility that is separated from vehicles in the road.      Residents asked whether a narrower pedestrian path could leave room for a bike lane on  the southern side of the street.   Residents noted that bicycle commuters typically default  to riding in the road regardless.  Residents were most concerned about children bicycle  users who are going to and from school.  Residents appeared to agree that those children  would use the narrower sidewalk, and this would be a reasonable outcome.  A few residents were worried about the safety of bikers on the street without any bike  facility.  Residents felt that buffered bike lanes or shared bike lanes made sense on the  southern side of the street. Residents also questioned whether the community needed a  full bike path that is not connected to other regional paths and destinations.  Several  residents mentioned that bikers often use Philbrook Lane to avoid the large hill and  suggested considering adding bicycle facilities on this street could help avoid pedestrian  interaction.  Small Group Discussion participants appeared to be near consensus that a smaller,  concrete sidewalk on the north side of West 58th Street would be preferable. Some  ENGAGEMENT REPORT  I  WEST 58TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION  I  CITY OF EDINA   7    residents felt that the north side would be the preferred location because it receives more  sunlight in the winter. Residents feel that concrete sidewalks better fit the look and feel of  the rest of the neighborhood and are easier to maintain. Many of the online respondents  also advocated for a concrete sidewalk and bike lane on the southern side of the road.   Many did not like the idea of a bituminous path.   Some online participants seemed to disagree on the placement of the pedestrian facilities.  Some see the south side of the street as the best option. There may be a perception that  southern facilities have less driveway impacts and could limit vehicular interaction. Further  study of impacts to properties may be warranted as the project design is refined.    There was a noted request for a sidewalk on both sides of the street near Pamela Park.    For example, residents requested that the southern sidewalk be extended east to Halifax  Avenue from Pamela Park.  This would reduce the number of roadway crossings for  residents coming from the neighborhood south of West 58th Street and west of France  Avenue; residents would prefer not to cross the street twice to enter the park.  Residents generally requested more frequent marked crosswalks.  Adding crosswalk signs  and other pedestrian awareness strategies are of interest. Appropriate pedestrian curb  ramps were also suggested as needed.  Several residents requested a flashing crosswalk  sign near Pamela Park, dynamic speed display signs or other strategies to pedestrian  safety.  Accidents between cars and bicyclists were also noted as frequent.    Motor Vehicle Facilities Many Small Group Discussion participants would like the parking bay to be removed from  consideration.  Existing parking was noted, as well as the creation of more sightline issues.   Alternative ideas included expanding existing parking lots near the Pamela Park tennis  court. There was also a concern that parking bays would make the street appear wide and  consequently drivers will speed through the area.   One Small Group suggested that the parking bay is moved to the west to accommodate  those residents that will lose on‐street parking and do not have adjacent side streets. There  was some agreement that on‐street parking is needed west of France Avenue. Concern  about a parking shortage was most expressed by residents impacted by the proposed  northern path or sidewalk through their driveways.  Residents along the corridor, in  general, are concerned about losing driveway parking spots.  Online comments regarding parking were mixed.  Some thought it could be an interesting  solution, others thought that a marked crosswalk at Philbrook Lane would eliminate the  need for a parking bay.  Others opposed removing on‐street parking along West 58thStreet,  especially near Pamela Park.  Property Impacts Residents want the opportunity to work one‐on‐one with the City on major impacts to  properties. Residents prefer design options that have the least impact to their properties.   Some residents requested a deeper cost/benefit analysis of installing a sidewalk on the  north versus south side of West 58th Street.   Residents want to be informed of potential impacts before final decisions are made.  Residents expressed the interest for a single point of contact for questions throughout the  decision‐making process.  Residents requested that the City mail notices to residents who  will be impacted before major decisions are made. There was also the interest in mailers  and other communication to be very brightly colored or branded in a recognizable way.   Residents felt they did not fully understand the impacts to their property yet and would  appreciate ongoing communications from the City.    Most residents liked the Lannon stone walls proposed at focus groups. One commenter  noted a preference for the same material (Lannon stone) that was used along Xerxes  Avenue between W 60th Street and West 56th Street.  Landscaping A loss of the existing tree canopy is a concern.  Residents feel it may take too long to  regrow after tree removal.  Residents feel that mature trees are an essential part of the  ENGAGEMENT REPORT  I  WEST 58TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION  I  CITY OF EDINA   8    neighborhood character. Residents understand that a trade‐off may be needed to  accommodate sidewalks.  Residents asked the City to carefully weigh the trade‐offs  between designing a sidewalk to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards  and preserving existing trees.   Residents would particularly appreciate the preservation of mature trees.  Residents  suggested “weaving” the sidewalk when necessary to avoid mature tree damage.  One  commenter cited West 58th Street between Wooddale Avenue and Concord Avenue as an  example of sidewalk meandering.    Residents suggested that trees are chosen that minimize the impact to sightlines when  backing out of driveways.  Residents requested trees that grow “upwards” and not  “outwards”.   Residents also asked that trees are used to slow traffic.    There were a mix of ideas about another boulevard landscaping.  Residents suggested  having a grass boulevard or salt‐tolerant plantings along the boulevard.  Residents also  suggested being careful to assess the viability of the plantings during harsh weather  conditions.  Residents are interested in using native plants in the landscaping plan.   Lighting Residents felt that additional lighting is a good idea.  Lighting is seen to increase safety and  visibility near Pamela Park and at intersections along West 58th Street.  Residents noted  that lighting should be balanced along the corridor and added in areas that are currently  particularly dark.  Particularly dark areas identified include Halifax Avenue to Wooddale  Avenue, the Oaklawn Avenue intersection and along Pamela Park.    Residents are interested in more pedestrian‐oriented lighting along the corridor.   Residents suggested shorter lighting that is directed downwards at pedestrian facilities.  One resident suggested a 3‐4‐foot‐tall bollard style lights be installed mid‐block to  illuminate the sidewalk.  Unnecessary artificial light shedding into residents’ windows or into the adjacent natural  area should be avoided.  Several residents noted that light pollution can be mitigated  through use “Dark Sky” technology and suggested that the City explore this strategy.       Residents also do not want to disturb Edina’s character.  Residents suggested the use of  light fixtures would create a sense of character for the corridor. One commenter noted the  pedestrian lighting on West 58th Street between Concord Avenue and Wooddale Avenue  as a good example of the preferred type of lighting.  Stormwater Residents remarked that many intersections experience localized flooding.  The  intersection of West 58th Street and Beard Avenue, in particular, was noted as a bad area.   Residents questioned why West 58th Street seems to collect stormwater so heavily.   Residents agreed with the City’s recommendation to have curb and gutter installed  throughout the corridor. Residents would like the City to explore channeling stormwater  into adjacent park ponds and other natural areas. Residents also suggested the City  communicate how the final concept augments water conservation efforts.    Residents were also concerned about water quality and are interested in solutions that  allow stormwater to infiltrate back into the local soil.  A resident asked if a system that  filters stormwater before it enters the storm sewer system could be used.  Residents are interested in proposed rain gardens, tree trenches and any other options  that effectively manage stormwater. The City noted that the maintenance of raingardens  would typically fall upon residents. Residents felt that the maintenance of storm sewer  systems (including rain gardens) should fall upon the City.  A resident responded that not  all residents would be able to maintain rain gardens and that the City inquire if a resident  is able to maintain a rain garden prior to installation.    One resident had a concern about whether children could fall into tree trenches or other  stormwater treatment systems.  Other residents hoped that the installation of tree  trenches and other stormwater systems would not damage the roots of existing trees.   ENGAGEMENT REPORT  I  WEST 58TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION  I  CITY OF EDINA   9    Transit Facilities Residents noted interest in heated bus shelters at West 58th Street and Xerxes Avenue,  and West 58th Street and France Avenue.  A bus shelter with a bench was also requested at  Wooddale Avenue and West 58th Street for children and faculty traveling to school.    A few comments were made regarding bus operators and pedestrian safety.  Residents  noted the need for bus drivers to exercise more caution when crossing at France Avenue  and Xerxes Avenue.  Some noted no interest   in transit routes along West 58th Street.    Animal Safety Residents advocated for animal safety and the importance of wildlife. Residents were  interested in both a “turtle tunnel” and a sign to make drivers aware of wildlife crossing  the road.  Residents noted that a turtle crossing sign should be balanced with other traffic  calming measures.  Some thought the addition of too many signs will result in non‐ compliance.  Residents suggested that a turtle expert be consulted to ensure that efforts  would be effective.     Other One resident expressed a desire for the project to be used as an educational opportunity.  This may include using sidewalks as canvasses to teach children and adults about  community history and other subject areas. The City could consider additional  components like sidewalk art, wayfinding and educational markers.  Other residents would  like the City to consider installing additional trash receptacles to accommodate more  pedestrians in the area.      STAGE 3: FINAL DESIGN  After the Small Group Discussions and website forums closed, the plan developed a final design concept. This  concept would reflect comments from the public received in Stage 2. Engineering staff and the consultant  reviewed the comments prior to starting a design.  STAFF COMMENT REVIEW  1. “Final design” was not the best term to use as part of this process. The result of this public participation  will not be the final design, but rather a final concept to begin more detailed design.  2. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan recommended greater use of shared‐use paths, based on resident  guidance toward connecting schools, parks and neighborhoods with safe and comfortable facilities. The  majority of the recommended shared‐use paths form Edina’s Twin Loops, which serve as the backbone of  the City’s pedestrian and bicycle networks.  3. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan noted a portion of West 58th Street as part of the Twin Loops  network (Pamela Park entrance to Wooddale Avenue).  4. Define the users of the shared‐use path as all ages and abilities such as kids, families, casual cyclists and  the “interested but concerned” user group that would prefer a facility separated from motor vehicles.   5. The existing street is not centered within the right‐of‐way. Alternatives try to better balance impacts  within the right‐of‐way.  6. Staff has concerns related to the tone of comments which refer to a specific side of the street. Typically,  that means a resident who lives on one side of the street requests a feature be constructed on the  opposite side.  7. Comments provided at the May 7 City Council Meeting were already received as part of Stage 2 of the  defined participation process. All comments provided during the Stage 2 were considered to ensure fair  and balanced participation. Comments at all stages should be considered equally.  8. Staff decided to continue the public participation process to answer the following questions:  - Feedback about Alternates A, B, and C layouts  i. Participation will stipulate that West 58th Street between Wooddale Avenue and France  Avenue could have a different street section than France Avenue to Xerxes Avenue.  ENGAGEMENT REPORT  I  WEST 58TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION  I  CITY OF EDINA   10    - Extent of street lighting improvements (noting that street lighting is an assessable project cost  and already exists at all intersections)  9. Additional graphics were created to provide better visuals of potential impacts when separating bikes and  pedestrians.  10. Structural changes to make the street feel narrower to drivers has been successful in slowing vehicles in  other areas. These techniques include narrower lane widths and planting trees close to the edge of the  road to make the driver feel more confined.    FINAL CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT  Topic Area what we heard in Stage 2 what we did   Bikes and  Pedestrian  Facilities  - Add bike lane on southern side of West  58th Street  - Separate pedestrians from bikes  - Concrete sidewalk on the north side of  West 58th Street  - More frequent crosswalks  - Add flashing crosswalk signs at Pamela  Park  - Cost/benefit of south vs. north sidewalk  - Southern sidewalk along Pamela Park  - Consider southern sidewalk in other  areas  - Do not use bituminous pavement on  shared‐use path  - Route bikes thru Pamela Park or  Philbrook Lane    - Recommend extending public engagement to  gather feedback on Alternates A, B and C  - Alt. C provides on‐street bike facilities  - Alt. B & C provide a concrete sidewalk  - All options provide crosswalk markings with  activated flashers at Pamela Park  - All options provide a pedestrian facility on the  south side from Halifax Avenue to Pamela Park  - Crosswalks at other intersections will be  considered based on the City’s Pedestrian  Crossing Policy, which stipulates how crossing  treatments should be installed based on use  and context. Pedestrian counts can be  collected prior to construction or after  construction. Additional marked crosswalks can  be installed after construction with minimal  impacts.  - Alt. A has a narrower overall width that reduces  overall impacts but requires a shared‐use path  for pedestrians and bicyclists  - Bike routes on other streets will not be  considered as part of this project based on  guidance from the Pedestrian and Bicycle  Master Plan.   Staff recommends the shared‐use path be bituminous  pavement for the following reasons:   It is less likely to heave and displace  than concrete sidewalk panels   It can be repaired quicker and more  easily than concrete   It melts snow and ice more rapidly  than concrete   The material is less expensive and  easier to recycle   Industry standard for shared‐use  paths          ENGAGEMENT REPORT  I  WEST 58TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION  I  CITY OF EDINA   11    Vehicle  Safety &  Speeding  - Narrow lanes to slow traffic  - Improve sightline issues  - Add speed radar sign   - Add sightline signage  - Prefer dynamic crosswalk at Pamela  Park  - No mini‐roundabout    - All options provide narrow auto lanes to slow  traffic but Alt. C feels wider with the additional of  on‐street bike lanes  - Final design will attempt to improve sightlines in  vertical / horizontal directions considering  property impacts  - There may be trade‐offs in traffic calming  interests and sightline issues that will need to be  discussed during one‐on‐one resident meetings  - Speed limit signs will be added. Driver feedback  signs will be considered based on industry  standards and guidance from the Traffic Safety  Committee.  - Signage for blind driveways ahead will be added  where grade changes are not possible  - All options provide a marked crosswalk with  activated flashers at Pamela Park  - Mini‐roundabout removed from consideration      Parking - Remove Pamela Park parking bay   - Consider parking bay west of park  - Consider expanding existing parking lot  at park  - Consider on‐street from France to  Wooddale  - Parking bay along Pamela Park removed from  consideration  - Parking bay west of Pamela Park on City property  not considered due to topography and sightlines  concerns  - Parking expansion at Pamela Park outside of the  project scope  - On‐street parking from France Avenue to  Wooddale Avenue not considered due to  comments about greater impacts to property,  trees and availability of parking on adjacent side  streets  Driveway  Impacts  - One‐on‐one meetings with residents  - Mail colorful/branded notices to  residents  - Discuss impacts before final decisions   - Have single point of contact for  questions  - Individual meetings to discuss impacts before  bidding is a standard practice for the street  reconstruction program for issues such as trees,  driveway changes outside the right‐of‐way,  landscaping, etc.  - Each driveway is unique and may have different  solutions  - A variety of communication techniques are used  for street reconstruction projects, including  letters, project web pages, door hangers, etc.   - Standard street reconstruction practice is for 2  points of contact: the project manager for  questions related to design and process and an  engineering technician for construction  questions.  - Alt. A has the narrowest width that reduces  impacts to driveways  Retaining  Walls  - Lannon Stone is acceptable  - Use consistently in corridor  - Lannon stone retaining walls under 4‐ft in height  is a City standard  - Retaining walls greater than 4‐ft in height require  different materials to ensure safety of the public  - Depending on height required, there may be  different style retaining walls  ENGAGEMENT REPORT  I  WEST 58TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION  I  CITY OF EDINA   12    - Edina will also be working with individual  property owners whose retaining walls and  fences on City property will be affected by  construction. There will likely be a need for  construction of new retaining walls  Tree Impacts  and  Replacement  - Use trees for traffic calming on Blvd.   - Preserve mature trees by “weaving”  sidewalk  - Plant trees that will not cause sightline  issues   - Grass boulevard or salt‐tolerant  plantings  - Use native plants and trees  - Assess plantings for harsh winter  conditions    - Intend to plant City Forester‐approved trees  within the boulevard based on individual resident  input on type and whether or not they want trees  - Mature trees will be protected as much as  possible while maintaining the minimum width  requirements and working with individual  property owners  - Boulevard will be a combination of grass and  trees or other landscaping based on input from  individual residents and the City Forester  - Alt. A has the narrowest width that reduces  impacts to trees  Lighting  - Lighting focused on dark areas   - Pedestrian‐oriented lighting along  corridor  - Lighting should match neighborhood  character  - Mitigate light pollution with Dark Sky  technology   - Lighting will be provided at Pamela Park entrance  - Input requested from residents to determine if  the project should replace cobra head light  fixtures with a more decorative acorn lighting  style at intersections from Wooddale Avenue to  Xerxes Avenue. Acorn style currently exists  between Concord Avenue and Wooddale Avenue  - New lights will be Dark Sky‐approved  - If lighting is requested by residents, staff feels the  lighting should be located on the north side of  intersections with Alternative A and the south  side of intersections with Alternative B and C  Stormwater - Fixing flooding areas along corridor  - Install curb and gutter along corridor  - Channel water into natural pond  - Filter water with native soils  - Communicate water conservation  applications  - Evaluate drain tiles, tree trenches, rain  gardens   - Efforts will be made to improve drainage. Due to  the elevation of the street in relation to the  stormwater ponds and Minnehaha Creek,  flooding will not be completely solved  - Concrete curb and gutter will be installed.  - Water currently enters stormwater treatment  ponds adjacent to 58th Street near Pamela Park  - Invisible tree trenches to route and use the water  will be investigated with input from residents  Animal  Safety  - Add turtle crossing sign or passage  - Consult turtle expert for solution    - Will consult with studies and/or experts on this  concern during final design  - Concerned with sign pollution based on other  signage needs  Bus Transit - Heated bus shelters and benches  - Trash receptacles for trash/or  cigarettes.  - Pedestrian facilities needed to walk to  bus stops     - Shelters, benches and trash receptacles are a  Metro Transit consideration; comments will be  forwarded for their consideration  - Pedestrian facilities will be provided  Other - Incorporate educational elements into  the design such as sidewalk art,  wayfinding, and educational markers  - City does not have policy to address these types  of design comments  ENGAGEMENT REPORT  I  WEST 58TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION  I  CITY OF EDINA   13      ADDITIONAL PARTICIPATION STAGE: MAY 31 TO JUNE 20  Staff created three design alternatives and two online surveys to collect more feedback between May 31 and June  20. Staff received 104 responses to multiple‐choice questions and 39 completed feedback forms.   FINAL CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT  Topic Area what we heard in additional participation  stage  staff comments   General  Comments  - Concern for shared‐use path from a  mixing of bikes and pedestrian  standpoint  - Route bikes thru Pamela Park or  Philbrook Lane  - Concern for property impacts  - Concern for bituminous material of a  shared use path  - Support for getting bikes and  pedestrians off the street  - Concern that staff is not listening  - Concern with biking up hill in  westbound direction  - Stormwater   - Support for resident submitted  Alternate 58‐1  - Mixed feedback – some support and  concern for all 3 alternatives  - Concern for loss of parking on  driveways  -  Staff has researched the mixing of bikes and  pedestrians on share‐use paths. Industry has  shown great success with different users being  courteous to each other with many real‐world  applications currently in practice throughout the  Metro Area (such as the Nine Mile Creek Regional  Trail in Edina).  - Bike facilities east of Pamela Park are required per  the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. Such  facilities will improve access to residents in the  Chowen Park and Strachauer Park  neighborhoods.  - To date, minimizing property impacts has been a  staff priority  - Staff recommends any shared‐use path along 58th  Street be made of bituminous pavement, as is the  industry standard. Concrete may be utilized if  Council feels this corridor has different needs and  requirements than previous projects. Staff has a  greater priority on the 8‐ft space needs versus  the material type.  - Staff analyzed 15 random driveways for current  versus proposed parking counts on driveways  using a 21‐ft long minivan with 4‐ft buffers  between cars or garage and car. No driveways  along the north side in this random sample would  lose parking.    Alternative A - Support because it gets bikes and  pedestrians off the road  - Support because it has the least  amount of impacts to property  - Concerns with bituminous shared use  path material  - Suggestion of 4‐ft bike path, 4‐ft blvd  and 4’sidewalk all off street  - Support with only needing off‐street  facilities on 1‐side      ENGAGEMENT REPORT  I  WEST 58TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION  I  CITY OF EDINA   14    Alternative B - Property impacts too great  - Creates too much pavement or  thoroughfare along corridor  - Many more statements of concern than  statements of support    Alternative C - Property impacts too great  - Creates too much pavement or  thoroughfare along corridor  - Many more statements of concern than  statements of support     Alternative  Design  Elements #1   Survey Question: How important are the  following elements in a final concept?  Reduced Property Impacts  - 56 out of 104 (57.7%) = important  - 26 out of 104 (22.1%) = neutral  - 22 out of 104 (20.2%) = not important  - Reduced property impacts are important to the  respondents  - Staff feels Alternative A balances the needs of  both residents and City with the least amount of  property impacts    Alternative  Design  Elements #2   Survey Question: How important are the  following elements in a final concept?  Separated off street facilities for bikes and  pedestrians  - 66 out of 104 (63.5%) = important  - 18 out of 104 (17.3%) = neutral  - 20 out of 104 (19.2%) = not important  - Off‐street facilities for both bikes and pedestrians  are important to the respondents  - Staff feels Alternative A provides off‐street  facilities for both bikes and pedestrians with the  least amount of property impacts    Alternative  Design  Elements #3   Survey Question: How important are the  following elements in a final concept?  On‐street bike facilities  - 16 out of 104 (15.4%) = important  - 29 out of 104 (27.9%) = neutral  59 out of 104 (56.7%) = not important  - On‐street bike facilities are not important to the  respondents  - Staff is not proposing on‐street bike facilities  Alternative  Design  Elements #4   Survey Question: How important are the  following elements in a final concept?  Concrete Sidewalk  - 62 out of 104 (59.6%) = important  - 20 out of 104 (19.2%) = neutral  22 out of 104 (22.2%) = not important  - Concrete material is important to the  respondents  - Staff is more concerned with providing 8‐ft of  shared‐use space  - Staff will recommend bituminous material for a  shared‐use path  - Staff would support concrete if Council feels this  is an appropriate application  Lighting Survey Question: Edina is considering  replacing “Cobra” style lighting with “Acorn”  style lighting. How important is the change of  lighting  - 60 out of 104 (57.7%) = important  - 23 out of 104 (22.1%) = neutral  - 21 out of 104 (20.2%) = not important  - New lighting is important to the respondents  - Staff will include cost estimates and impacts to  assessments for lighting replacements as the  engineering study is prepared and shared with  residents  STAFF COMMENT REVIEW  1. The residents submitted an alternative for consideration called Alt 58‐1 shown below. Some of the  elements do not meet Municipal State Aid Standards (MSA) or industry best practices.  a. Alt. 58‐1 Proposal  ENGAGEMENT REPORT  I  WEST 58TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION  I  CITY OF EDINA   15       b. MSA Standards   i. Minimum vehicle lane widths 10‐11‐ft with a 1‐2‐ft reaction area.  1. Concrete curb is 1.5‐ft wide – difficult to drive on  a. minimum travel lane adjacent to the curb = 10’ + 2’ = 12’  2. Adjacent to a bike lane  a. minimum travel lane adjacent to bike lane = 10’  ii. Minimum bike lane width 5‐6‐ft  1. If bike lane is adjacent to concrete curb  a. Minimum width including curb = 1.5’ + 5.0’ = 6.5’  2. If curb and bike lane are all concrete (examples ‐ 70th St, Tracy Ave)  a. 5‐ft minimum but would not recommend minimums on two elements  next to each other for safety reasons. Example: if 10‐ft vehicle lane  should use 6‐ft bike lane or 11‐ft vehicle lane and 5‐ft bike lane  iii. One‐way on‐street bike facility will most likely not gain MSA approval without providing  a bike facility in the opposite direction. Unable to confirm at time of report.  c. Industry Best Practices  i. If bicycle facilities are provided (on‐ or off‐street), they should accommodate travel in  both directions.   ii. 6‐ft concrete path is considered to have only 5‐ft of accessible space with a 1‐ft buffer to  the curb.  2. Other comments noted matching the width of 58th Street between Concord Avenue and Wooddale  Avenue constructed in 2005. The typical section has 2‐ 11‐ft lanes with 3‐ft shoulders on each side, 5‐ft  blvd with 5‐ft sidewalk. The total width is 38‐ft. Alternative A is 36‐ft wide.  3. 62nd Street between France Avenue and Valley View Road was reconstructed in 2018 and is a MSA Street.  The typical section has 13‐ft and 11‐ft travel lanes with 7‐ft parking lane, 2.5‐ft blvd with 8‐ft bituminous‐ shared use path. The total width is 41.5‐ft. Alternative A is 36‐ft wide.            ENGAGEMENT REPORT  I  WEST 58TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION  I  CITY OF EDINA   16    STAFF RECOMMENDATION  Alternative A with conditions noted    Conditions  1. Crosswalk markings and RRFB flasher at Pamela Park entrance  2. Lighting at Pamela Park entrance  3. Additional sidewalk on south side from Pamela Park entrance to Halifax Ave  4. Promise to meet with residents with impacts to retaining walls, trees and/or driveways outside the right‐ of way (ROW) and if the item is substantial:  a. Provide replacement trees  b. Allow flexibility in the width of the boulevard to protect trees and other substantial items in ROW  5. Analysis of the need for turn lanes at France Avenue and Xerxes Avenue  6. Analysis of parking bays where residents are willing to provide more ROW space and greater property  impacts  7. Attempt to improve sightlines in vertical and horizontal directions specifically at hill and intersections  8. Add speed limit signs  a. Consider driver feedback signs  9. Add signs for blind driveways ahead  10. Allow residents to decide what goes in the boulevard area – trees, landscaping or turf  11. Provide estimated assessment ranges with and without lighting improvements  12. Improve drainage as much as topography and regulatory requirements allow    Justification for Alternative A   Narrows travel lanes to slow traffic   Least amount of property impacts   Provides off‐street bike and pedestrian facility   Provides buffer for bikes and pedestrians from vehicles   Provides boulevard for landscaping and / or tree trenches   Provides enhanced pedestrian crossing at Pamela Park   Provides sidewalk from Halifax Avenue to Pamela Park   Provides bike and pedestrian facilities per the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan  ENGAGEMENT REPORT  I  WEST 58TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION  I  CITY OF EDINA   17     Provides more opportunities for stormwater management   Provides residents opportunity to allow parking bays   Provides residents opportunity to select green treatment in boulevard   Provides residents opportunity to include lighting or not based on cost   Provides meetings with residents to discuss impacts   Minimal loss of parking on driveways  NEXT STEPS  CITY COUNCIL  Approve concept to keep project on schedule with an anticipated 2020 construction   CITY STAFF  With approved concept, staff will begin preliminary engineering report in anticipation of the public improvement  hearing associated with the preliminary street assessments scheduled for December 9, 2019. Until the public  hearing date, staff will begin preliminary design to determine initial construction impacts, meet one‐on‐one with  property owners with greater impacts to driveways, landscaping, retaining walls, or trees, share estimated  assessment ranges and draft the preliminary engineering report.   LESSONS LEARNED  To continue to improve strategies around public participation, City staff want to continue to gain knowledge from  past projects and use these experiences for future projects. Evaluating and documenting the process will provide  us with guidance as to which aspects of the process worked well and which may require some improvement.   1. Titles & Definitions  Selecting more descriptive titles to reflect where we are in the process would have been beneficial. For example,  using the phrase “final design” versus “final design concept” has a different connotation to the residents, and may  have inaccurately relayed a message that no additional public input would be considered. Also, providing more  detailed definitions of the project components from the beginning would have allowed residents and the City to  engage in conversations from a more level playing field. For example, the City could have better defined the  potential impacts that section widths have on the various design components (on‐street bike lanes, parking lanes,  concrete sidewalk, shared‐use path, etc.).  2. Graphics  Visually communicating the impacts and trade‐offs for these types of projects in an effective manner has long been  a challenge for the Engineering Department. West 58th Street brought this challenge to another level due to the  number of different design components and options residents could consider. Improved graphics could have  helped explain potential property impacts, specifically related to the options for pedestrian and bike facilities.  3. Updates  Better Together Edina was effective in informing residents about key steps in the process (Open House, online  surveys, Small Group Discussions). However, equally necessary were updates in between these key steps. For  example, after the Small Group Discussions concluded and the online forums were closed (effectively ending Stage  2), a number of residents were unclear what the next step in the process would be and whether they would be  ENGAGEMENT REPORT  I  WEST 58TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION  I  CITY OF EDINA   18    permitted to provide additional feedback on a revised concept. Additionally, the City could have better explained  at the onset of this project that there would be less‐active stages in the process to allow the City time to synthesize  all of the input received.     4. Topic Creation Areas  Dividing this large project into smaller topic areas for input was beneficial for the City in understanding the specific  concerns of the residents. However, this became challenging as certain topic areas are inextricably linked. For  example, the desire to minimize property impacts is at direct odds with the desire for separated facilities for  pedestrians, bikes and vehicles. A suggestion for future projects would be to use early stage engagement to  establish the priorities and desires of the residents, followed by another stage of engagement to discuss any areas  of competing interests.   5. Stage 1 – Gathering Information  The tools utilized in Stage 1 to gather information from residents (the Open House “interest sticker” exercise and  the online mapping tool) were particularly worthwhile. Because these tools both featured a geographic element as  opposed to traditional questionnaires, staff could literally visualize and better understand the topics of interest  among the residents and put them in context of the entire project area.  APPENDIX J Correspondence from Residents APPENDIX K Preliminary Assessment Roll ENGINEERING STUDY MELODY LAKE A/GRANDVIEW A NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION Bernard Place, Code Avenue, Dale Avenue, Hansen Road, Melody Lane, Melody Lake Drive, Windsor Avenue, West 56th Street, West 57th Street IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-457 OCTOBER 18, 2019 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CITY OF EDINA I hereby certify that this report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. __________________ Aaron Ditzler Reg. No. Date Engineering Study Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-457 October __, 2019 2 SUMMARY: The project involves reconstruction of local bituminous and concrete streets, replacement of existing concrete curb and gutter, installation of new concrete curb and gutter, construction of new concrete sidewalk and localized rehabilitation of the sanitary sewer, watermain and storm sewer systems in the neighborhood. The estimated total project cost is $X,XXX,XXX. The estimated roadway construction cost is $X,XXX,XXX and will be funded through special assessments at a rate of approximately $X,XXX per residential equivalent unit (REU). Utility improvements amount to $X,XXX,XXX and will be funded through the City’s utility funds. Sidewalk improvements are estimated to cost $XX,XXX and will be funded through the Pedestrian and Cyclists Safety (PACS) fund. INITIATION: The project was initiated by the Engineering Department as part of the City’s Neighborhood Reconstruction Program, identified in the Capital Improvement Plan. The project complies with the City’s Living Streets Policy, as well as Vision Edina’s mission statement to “provide effective and valued public services” and “maintain a sound public infrastructure.” This project addresses updating substandard infrastructure with improvements associated with the roadway condition, watermain system, storm sewer system, sanitary sewer system and pedestrian facilities. LOCATION: The project includes Bernard Place, Code Avenue, Dale Avenue, Hansen Road, Melody Lane, Melody Lake Drive, Windsor Avenue, West 56th Street, and West 57th Street. A detailed location map of the project is shown in Figure 1. Figure 1: Project Area Map Engineering Study Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-457 October __, 2019 3 EXISTING CONDITIONS: Roadways The roadways in this neighborhood were originally constructed between 1940 and 1962 (see Photo 1). Photo 1: Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood, 1960 Maintenance records indicate seal coating was performed within a portion of the project area in 2007; The intersection of Code Avenue and Melody Lake Drive adjacent to Melody Lake was repaved in 2012 after installation of new storm sewer pipes (see Existing Storm Sewer). Approximately 60% of the streets in the neighborhood do not have concrete curb and gutter. The roadway width ranges from 20’ to 36’ and the average roadway width is 29’ (measured from the face of curb to the face of curb or edge of pavement). Just over half of Dale Avenue’s pavement surface is concrete. A recent geotechnical evaluation of the project area performed by Braun Intertec showed the roadway section varies from 1.75” to 9.75” of pavement over a silty sand and sandy clay base. As part of the City’s Pavement Management Program, all streets are regularly evaluated and rated on a scale from 1 to 100; 100 representing a brand-new road surface and 0 being extremely poor. This rating is referred to as the Pavement Engineering Study Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-457 October __, 2019 4 Condition Index (PCI), and is determined based on existing conditions and defects (alligator cracking, raveling, potholes, etc.). The average PCI for the City of Edina is 72 and the average PCI for Melody Lake A/Grandview A is 9. An example of the current bituminous and concrete pavement conditions can be seen in Photos 2 and 3, respectively. Photo 2: Existing Bituminous Pavement Condition Engineering Study Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-457 October __, 2019 5 Photo 3: Existing Concrete Pavement Condition CP Railway Crossing Surface A steel reinforced rubber railroad crossing exists along Hansen Road near the intersection of West 56th Street. The crossing is in poor condition as referenced in Photo 4. Engineering Study Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-457 October __, 2019 6 Photo 4: Existing CP Railway Crossing Surface Traffic and Crash Data Staff measured traffic volumes and speeds at several locations within or near the neighborhood. Average daily traffic volumes within the neighborhood range between 160 and 2,236 vehicles per day with 85th percentile speeds between 18.5 and 36.6 miles per hour. Traffic and crash data for this project is shown in Appendix A. Multi-Modal Transportation Pedestrian Facilities Sidewalk is present on the west side of Hansen Road between Vernon Avenue and the Canadian Pacific (CP) railroad tracks. The sidewalk is in poor condition and has deteriorated significantly. Sidewalk also exists immediately adjacent to the project area on Vernon Avenue (see Appendix B). Bicycle Facilities There are no bicycle facilities within the project area; however there are bike lanes immediately adjacent to the project area on Vernon Avenue (see Appendix C). Engineering Study Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-457 October __, 2019 7 Public Utilities Sanitary Sewer The sanitary sewer system consists of 9” vitrified clay pipe (VCP) installed between 1951 and 1966. Historical records indicate there have been few sewer back-ups or blockages in the area (see Appendix D). Watermain The potable watermain system consists of 6” and 12” cast iron pipe (CIP) installed between 1952 and 1956. An 8” high density polyethylene (HDPE) raw watermain was installed along Hansen Road in 2014. The overall system has experienced a moderate number of breaks (see Appendix D). Most of the fire hydrants are original to the neighborhood. Many homes in the neighborhood were constructed prior to the availability of municipal water. Although several have had private wells properly sealed, City records suggest some remain unsealed. Based on Utility Billing records, there are no properties in the project area that rely on private wells for domestic water. Storm Sewer The storm sewer system is located in both the Nine Mile Creek and Minnehaha Creek Watershed Districts. The system consists of 12” - 33” reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) and 15” corrugated metal pipe (CMP) installed between 1954 and 2012. There are a moderate amount of storm sewer inlets and pipes located within the project area. Two stormwater runoff treatment manholes were installed in 2012 at the intersection of Code Avenue and Melody Lake Drive. These treatment manholes remove most of the sandy sediment and floatable debris from storm water runoff before it enters Melody Lake. The majority of the streets within the project area drain to Melody Lake (and subsequently, Minnehaha Creek), while a small portion drains to Garden Park (and subsequently, Nine Mile Creek). Private Utilities Gas, electric, communications, cable and fiber optic utilities are present in the neighborhood. These utilities are a combination of overheard and underground facilities located in backyards or along the boulevards. Street lighting consists of standard “cobra head” lights mounted on wooden poles located throughout the project area as shown in Appendix E. DESIGN INPUT: City Council 2018 Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan This plan, part of the draft 2018 Comprehensive Plan, was developed to guide the City’s efforts to create a comprehensive pedestrian and bicycle network. As shown in Appendix B, there is a proposed sidewalk on Hansen Road between Grove Street and Vernon Avenue, and on West 56th Street between Hansen Road and Code Avenue. Appendix C shows no proposed bicycle facilities within the project area. Engineering Study Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-457 October __, 2019 8 2015 Living Streets Policy This policy balances the needs of motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists 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. The City will apply the Policy to all street projects, including those involving operations, maintenance, new construction, reconstruction, retrofits, repaving, rehabilitation or change in the allocation of pavement space on an existing roadway. The Living Streets Plan includes 15 principles to guide implementation of the Policy, divided into four categories: All Users and All Modes, Connectivity, Context Sensitivity and Sustainability. Below is a summary of how these principles are incorporated into this project: All Users and All Modes – This project will improve mobility and access to the transportation network for a variety of users, including pedestrians, cyclists, children, seniors and the disabled. Replacement of the pavement surfaces and traffic control signage will enhance safety and convenience for all users. Connectivity – This project involves maintaining a transportation system that can accommodate all modes of travel. Existing right-of-way will be repurposed to provide new multimodal transportation facilities, which in combination with existing and planned facilities, will form a multimodal network within the neighborhood. Context Sensitivity – Engineering strives to preserve and protect natural features within or adjacent to construction sites where feasible, including trees, waterways and sensitive slopes. Residents within the project area were invited to complete a questionnaire soliciting input on project design components, including multi-modal transportation, street lighting and local drainage problems. Sustainability – Engineering works closely with Public Works to implement infrastructure improvements with consideration of lifecycle costs and future maintenance. The new roadway section can be easily maintained long-term with the use of proactive rehabilitation treatments, which will significantly extend the life of the pavement. Reductions in impervious surfaces benefit water quality, and may lessen the demand for chemicals to manage snow and ice (such as chloride). Construction operations are required to use the smallest footprint necessary to complete the work; this includes utilizing trenchless technologies, such as pipe bursting or cured-in-place pipe liners. This project will also reduce inflow and infiltration of clean water into the sanitary sewer system, minimizing regional wastewater treatment, reducing the risk of sewage surcharges and limiting the risk of back-ups to residential properties. Relevant portions of the Living Streets Plan can be found in Appendix F. 2018 Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan The CWRMP identified multiple areas of flood inundation within the project area for both the 10-percent and 1-percent-annual-chance flood event (also referred to as the 10-year and 100-year frequency event, respectively). The first area is along Dale Avenue between Grove Street and West 56th Street (see Figure 2). Engineering Study Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-457 October __, 2019 9 Figure 2: Dale Avenue Roadway and Backyard Flood Zone (ML_12) This modeled inundation area impacts both the roadway and backyard sections of Dale Avenue. Approximately 9.5 acres of stormwater from the neighboring properties discharge to the City’s storm sewer system that runs along West 57th Street, Code Avenue and eventually drains into Melody Lake. 5-7 structures on Dale Avenue could be impacted by the 10- and 100-year flood zones. Engineering Study Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-457 October __, 2019 10 The second area is Melody Lake Drive adjacent to Melody Lake (see Figure 3). Figure 3: Melody Lake Drive Backyard Flood Zone (ML_8) Melody Lake and its 173-acre watershed primarily impact the backyards along lake. The Melody Lake storm sewer outlet is pumped to the MnDOT Highway 100 drainage system. This system flows north and ultimately discharges to Minnehaha Creek. The 1-percent and 10-percent-annual-chance events could impact the structures at 5605 and 5609 Melody Lake Drive. Engineering Study Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-457 October __, 2019 11 The third area was at the 5700 block of Hansen Road east of the CP Railway property (see Figure 4). Figure 4: Hansen Road Backyard Flood Zone (NMC_119) Two backyard depression areas collect 2.4 acres of stormwater from the neighboring properties and do not discharge to the City’s storm sewer system. The 1-percent and 10-percent-annual-chance events could impact the structures at 5720 and 5724 Hansen Road. Engineering Study Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-457 October __, 2019 12 The fourth area is at the intersection of Hansen Road and West 56th Street (see Figure 5). Figure 5: Hansen Road/W. 56th Street Flood Zone (HL_31) This modeled inundation area primarily impacts the roadway section of West 56th Street but could impact the structure at 5617 Hansen Road. Nearly 7 acres of stormwater from the neighboring properties discharge to the City’s storm sewer system that runs along Hansen Road and discharges into the pond in Garden Park. Engineering Study Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-457 October __, 2019 13 The fifth area is a pond and ballfield at Garden Park (see Figure 6). Figure 6: Garden Park Flood Zone (HL_29b & HL_28) These two areas are connected to the City’s storm sewer system that runs along Warden Avenue and eventually drains into Hawkes Lake. Neither flood zone directly impacts a structure. Potential manhole surcharging was also identified in the 1-percent and 10-percent- annual-chance events. Engineering Study Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-457 October __, 2019 14 Staff Public Works A draft engineering study was provided to the City’s Public Works Department. [COMMENTS] Police and Fire A draft engineering study was provided to the City’s Police and Fire Departments. [COMMENTS] Parks and Recreation A draft engineering study was provided to the City’s Parks and Recreation Department. [COMMENTS] Edina Transportation Commission Prior to the Edina Transportation Commission (ETC) regular meeting on October 24, 2019, a draft engineering study was provided for review. [COMMENTS] Relevant minutes from the ETC meetings are included in Appendix G. Residents As part of the Engineering Department’s practice of notifying residents 2-3 years prior to a potential reconstruction project, residents were invited to three open houses between September 2017 and September 2019. Materials from these meetings are available upon request. On June 10, 2019, residents were asked to complete a questionnaire, soliciting feedback on motorized and non-motorized transportation, street lighting and local drainage problems within the project area. The questionnaire was completed by 56 of 154 property owners, a return rate of 36%. The following is a summary of feedback received from residents:  18 of 56 (32%*) were concerned or very concerned with the speed of traffic in the neighborhood; 38 (68%) were not concerned.  25 (45%) were concerned or very concerned with motorist behavior in the neighborhood; 31 (55%) were not concerned.  32 (57%) identified an unsafe intersection within the neighborhood.  32 (57%) walk, run, or jog in the neighborhood at least 2-3 times per week.  11 (20%) ride a bicycle in the neighborhood at least 2-3 times per week.  6 (11%) reported parking on the street at least 2-3 times per week; 22 (39%) reported parking on the street less than once per month.  19 (34%) identified localized drainage problems in the neighborhood.  3 (75%) reported their preference that no parking exist on either side of West 56th Street between Hansen Road and Dale Street based on responses of residents with properties abutting that street segment. *Percentages based on number of returned surveys Engineering Study Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-457 October __, 2019 15 The full questionnaire and responses can be found in Appendix H. A neighborhood informational meeting was held on August 12, 2019 to discuss the improvements planned for this neighborhood and others proposed for construction in 2020. The meeting was attended by 39 residents representing 35 properties within the project area. Materials from this meeting can be found in Appendix I. Relevant correspondence from residents regarding the project can be found in Appendix J. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS: The proposed improvements acknowledge many of the comments and concerns raised by residents throughout the information gathering process, while still maintaining the desired minimum standards of Engineering, Public Works and other City staff. Roadways Typical Section The bituminous and concrete roadway sections are proposed to be completely reconstructed to the subgrade. The existing bituminous pavement and suitable aggregate material will be recycled for use as base material in the new roadway where feasible. The existing concrete pavement and aggregate base material will be removed. A minimum of 8” of recycled gravel material will be graded and compacted as the base layer prior to placement of 2.5” of bituminous non-wear and 1.5” of bituminous wear course. Unsuitable subgrade materials will be replaced as necessary to provide adequate support for the new roadbed. The reconstructed sections will meet the requirements of a minimum 20-year pavement design life based on projected traffic loadings. Hansen Road is designated as a Collector Street in the Living Streets Plan. However, Hansen Road is no longer a Municipal State Aid route, as it was in 2014 when the Living Streets classifications were originally created. Due to this change, its more appropriate for Hansen Road to be classified as a Local Connector. This reclassification is also supported by the lack of proposed bicycle facilities along Hansen Road, which is a key difference between the Local Connector and Collector classifications. Per the Living Streets Plan’s design guidelines, Local Connector Streets have a typical width of 24’ (measured from the face of curb to the face of curb) with a 5’ sidewalk on one side. All remaining roadways within the project area are designated as Local Streets in the Living Streets Plan. Per this plan’s design guidelines, Local Streets have a typical width of 27’ (measured from the face of curb to the face of curb) without sidewalks or 24’ with a 5’ sidewalk on one side. The majority of the roadways are proposed to be reconstructed to 27’; West 56th Street is proposed to be reconstructed to 20’ due to the proposed sidewalk (see Pedestrian Facilities below) and narrow right-of-way (see Right-of-Way section below). Engineering Study Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-457 October __, 2019 16 Geometric Modifications It is also proposed to construct designated left-turn and right-turn lanes on Hansen Road at the 3-way intersection with Vernon Avenue. This improvement will increase the service level of the intersection for northbound traffic by providing separate queueing space for westbound and eastbound movements. Parking Per the Living Streets Plan, on-street parking should be evaluated based on classification, adjacent land uses, existing demand and costs of construction and maintenance. As Hansen Road is proposed to be reclassified as a Local Connector, and given the existing demand for parking adjacent to Garden Park, staff believes that parking on both sides of Hansen Road between the railroad tracks and Vernon Avenue Vernon Avenue is appropriate, as well as one-sided parking on the west side of Hansen Road between Grove Street and the railroad tracks. As parking is preferred on the same side of the road as the sidewalk for pedestrian safety, the proposed location of the parking was determined by the location of the sidewalk (see Pedestrian Facilities section below). Staff recommends no parking on West 56th Street between Hansen Road and Dale Avenue given the proposed narrow street width. The existing and proposed roadway widths, sidewalk widths and parking recommendations are shown in Table 1. Street Existing Roadway Width¹ (face to face), feet Proposed Roadway Width (face to face), feet Sidewalk Width, feet Boulevard Width, feet Parking Bernard Place 30 27 - - Two-sided Code Avenue 29 27 - - Two-sided Dale Avenue 30 27 - - Two-sided Hansen Road north of CP Rail 36 24 5 5 Two-sided Hansen Road south of CP Rail 32 24 5 5 West side only Melody Lane 28 27 - - Two-sided Melody Lake Drive 28 27 - - Two-sided Windsor Avenue 29 27 - - Two-sided West 56th Street Hansen - Dale 20 20 6 0 None West 56th Street Dale - Code 30 24 5 5 South side only West 57th Street 30 27 - - Two-sided ¹Existing roadway width is measured from edge of bituminous to edge of bituminous on streets with no curb and gutter Table 1: Street Widths, Sidewalks and Parking Engineering Study Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-457 October __, 2019 17 CP Railway Crossing Surface The railroad crossing surface will be replaced with an embedded concrete rubber crossing due to its poor condition. A contractor of CP Railway’s choosing will install the railroad crossing per Federal Railroad Administration standards. Roadway Signage All traffic signage within the project area, including street name blades, will be replaced to improve visibility and reflectivity (see Appendix E). All new signs will conform to the standards of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Multi-Modal Transportation Pedestrian Facilities A 5’ boulevard-style concrete sidewalk is proposed on the west side of Hansen Road between Grove Street and Vernon Avenue. This sidewalk will connect to the existing sidewalk on Vernon Avenue and to future pedestrian facilities on Hansen Road south of Grove Street. A 5’ Edge of Road -style concrete sidewalk is also proposed on the south side of West 56th Street between Hansen Road and Dale Avenue. A 5’ boulevard-style concrete sidewalk is proposed on the south side of West 56th Street between Dale Avenue and Code Avenue. This sidewalk will connect to the proposed sidewalk on Hansen Road and to future pedestrian facilities on West 56th Street east of Code Avenue. Extending the proposed sidewalk from Code Avenue to Normandale Road in 2020 or a future year could be evaluated. Figure 7 shows all existing and proposed pedestrian facilities. Figure 7: Existing and Proposed Pedestrian Facilities Engineering Study Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-457 October __, 2019 18 Exact locations were selected by staff based on existing topography, connections to existing facilities and private utility conflicts. The grass boulevard that will separate the new curb and the proposed sidewalk along Hansen Road and West 56th Street east of Dale Avenue will be 5’-wide for most of the length of the street but may vary depending on existing conflicts. The separation from vehicle traffic creates a more pedestrian-friendly environment and is preferred by Public Works for snow storage. The extra width needed for the sidewalk and boulevard will be balanced between both sides of the street, where feasible. No boulevard will exist between the new curb and the proposed sidewalk along West 56th Street between Hansen Road and Dale Avenue due to the narrow right-of-way and existing conflicts. All adjacent pedestrian curb ramps will be reconstructed to meet the current design standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and portions of the existing sidewalk will be reconstructed as necessary. As the proposed West 56th Street sidewalk is not along a Municipal State Aid roadway nor included in the City’s Active Routes to School Plan, it will not be maintained by City staff. Because the Hansen Road sidewalk north of the railroad tracks is adjacent to Garden Park, it will be maintained by City staff. Bicycle Facilities There are no proposed bicycle facilities in this project area. Public Utilities Sanitary Sewer The sanitary sewer main has been televised, and portions will be repaired using a combination of open cut and cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) methods. These repairs will address the issues of sags, cracks and groundwater infiltration into the sewer main. The manhole castings will also be removed and replaced to reduce inflow and infiltration of stormwater. Watermain Echologics, LLC was hired by the City to perform a non-invasive pipe condition assessment on the watermain within the project area, and staff has reviewed historical break data to determine the extent of improvements needed. All of the existing watermain will be replaced using a combination of pipebursting, lining and open cut methods, and all water services will be replaced. All gate valves and fire hydrants within the project area will be replaced and, if needed, additional hydrants will be installed to meet current public safety standards. The new fire hydrants will include the Storz nozzle fittings desired by the Edina Fire Department for quick connection of fire hoses. As part of the City’s Wellhead Protection Plan, staff plans to engage property owners who have unsealed private wells and encourage them to have them properly sealed. Storm Sewer Based on existing conditions and the scope of utility work, new concrete curb and gutter will be installed throughout the project, providing a continuous, functional conduit for stormwater. The storm sewer network will have modifications to resolve existing drainage issues at various locations throughout the neighborhood. Some of Engineering Study Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-457 October __, 2019 19 the existing structures will be removed and replaced due to their poor condition. Sump drains will be installed where feasible to allow property owners to connect their sump pump discharges directly into the storm sewer system. The 2018 Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan recommended that the storm sewer system be upgraded to protect the structure at 5701 Dale Avenue from flooding during the 100-year frequency storm event. Staff is evaluating the feasibility of upsizing the existing pipe between Dale Ave and Code Ave. Staff will engage in further discussions with Barr Engineering to evaluate the feasibility of storm sewer improvements for the Hansen Road and West 56th Street area, as well as the other areas of flood inundation identified within the project limits. Staff will also communicate and coordinate with adjacent property owners as necessary. Private Utilities Staff met with representatives of several private utility companies on October XX, 2019 to discuss the proposed 2020 reconstruction projects and preliminary improvements. Portions of the private utility networks may receive upgrades prior to construction; however, this work is not part of the City’s project. Currently, the City does not have a standard to determine where and when street lighting should be improved. Unlike other infrastructure improvements, lighting can be installed at a later date with minimal disturbance through the use of trenchless technologies. The lighting in the neighborhood is sufficient to delineate the intersections; therefore, staff is recommending no revisions to the current street lighting. RIGHT-OF-WAY/ EASEMENTS: Existing roadway right-of-way in this neighborhood is 60’ except for West 56th Street between Hansen Road and Dale Avenue where it is 40’. It is anticipated that the majority of this project can be constructed within existing ROW. Many properties have vegetation, boulders or other landscaped items within the City right-of-way. A portion of these landscape items will interfere with some of the proposed infrastructure improvements and will need to be removed in order to complete the necessary work. A ROW permit from Hennepin County will be required for work that will occur at Hansen Road and Vernon Avenue. CP Railway signed separate permit agreements with the City that authorized the installation and maintenance of storm sewer and raw watermain within CP Railway right-of-way in 1984 and 2014, respectively. The City and CP Railway must enter into a new permit agreement to improve the existing 12” CIP watermain within CP Railway right-of-way. A ROW permit from CP Railway will be required for roadway and crossing surface work that will occur at Hansen Road and West 56th Street. PROJECT COSTS: The total estimated project cost is $X,XXX,XXX (see Table 2). The total cost includes direct costs for engineering, clerical and construction finance costs from the start of the project to the final assessment hearing. Engineering Study Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-457 October __, 2019 20 Item Amount Total Cost Funding Source Roadway Total: $ X,XXX,XXX Special Assessments Sanitary Sewer $XX,XXX Watermain $X,XXX,XXX Storm Sewer $X,XXX,XXX Utility Total: $ X,XXX,XXX City Utility Funds Sidewalk Total: $ XX,XXX PACS Fund Project Total: $ X,XXX,XXX Table 2: Estimated Project Costs ASSESSMENTS: Assessments will be levied against the benefiting adjacent properties pursuant to Chapter 429 of the Minnesota State Statues. Based on the City’s Special Assessment Policy, there are XXX roadway residential equivalent units (REUs) in the Melody Lake A / Grandview A project area. The estimated assessment per REU is $X,XXX (see Figure 8). Figure 8: Preliminary Roadway Assessment Map The formulas for calculating REUs are described below: Previously Assessed Single-Family Residential Lots 5109 West 56th Street and 5532 Code Avenue; 1 REU Engineering Study Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-457 October __, 2019 21 - 1 REU (previously assessed for Melody Lake C in 2012) = 0 REU City-Owned Lots 5520 Hansen Road (Garden Park); = 8 REU (based on size of adjacent developable lots) PID 3311721240077 (Melody Lake Park); = 0 REU (based on size of adjacent developable lots) PID 3311721240020 (Melody Lake Park); = 0 REU (based on size of adjacent developable lots) Railroad Owned Lot PID 3311721230004 (CP Railway) = 0 REU (based on size of adjacent developable lots) Multi-Family Residential – Single Family Attached 5710 and 5714 Hansen Road; 1 REU x 0.8 (multi-family REU factor) = 0.8 REU Multi-Family Residential – Single Family Attached 5700 Hansen Road; 2 REU x 0.8 (multi-family REU factor) = 1.6 REU (0.8 REU per unit) Multi-Family Residential – Multi-Family 5525 Hansen Road; 24 REU x 0.5 (multi-family REU factor) = 12 REU (0.5 REU per unit) Single-Family Residential Corner Lots 5724 and 5725 Bernard Place; 5724 Code Avenue; 5725 and 5728 Dale Avenue; 5114, 5120 and 5208 Grove Street; 5405 Hansen Road; 5729 Hansen Road = 0.5 REU (partial access off Vernon Avenue and Grove Street) All other properties are single-family residential located entirely within the project area and will be subjected to an assessment of 1 REU. Engineering Study Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-457 October __, 2019 22 The preliminary assessment roll can be found in Appendix K. PROJECT SCHEDULE: The following schedule outlines the past and future tasks to be performed related to the project: Neighborhood Open House (all 2019/2020 projects) September 25, 2017 Neighborhood Open House (all 2020/2021 projects) September 24, 2018 Neighborhood Informational Meeting (all 2020 projects) August 12, 2019 ETC Engineering Study Review October 24, 2019 Receive Engineering Study December 3, 2019 Public Improvement Hearing December 9, 2019 Bid Opening March/April 2020 Award Contract/Begin Construction Spring 2020 Complete Construction Fall 2020 Final Assessment Hearing October 2021 RECOMMENDATION: Staff believes the project can be completed during the 2020 construction season. Staff believes the construction of this project is feasible, cost effective and necessary to improve the public infrastructure in the Melody Lake A / Grandview A neighborhood. APPENDIX: A. Traffic and Crash Data B. Comprehensive Plan Update – Pedestrian Facilities C. Comprehensive Plan Update – Bicycle Facilities D. Sewer Blocks and Watermain Breaks E. Streetlights and Signs F. Living Streets Plan G. Edina Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes H. Resident Questionnaires I. Neighborhood Informational Meeting Materials J. Correspondence from Residents K. Preliminary Assessment Roll APPENDIX A Traffic and Crash Data Melody Lake A/Grandview A Traffic and Crash Data Traffic Data (2019 – 2015) Location Description Year Average Daily Traffic 85th % Speed, mph 1 Hansen Rd 2016 2,236 36.6 2 Melody Ln 2016 160 18.5 Crash Data (2015‐2011) Location Severity Year Month Time A Property Damage – Collision with Motor Vehicle 2013 September 13:48 p.m. Property Damage – Collision with Other 2010 September 10:14 p.m. B Property Damage – Collision with Motor Vehicle 2014 December 2:00 p.m. C Property Damage – Collision with Parked Motor Vehicle 2014 January 2:50 p.m. D Possible Injury – Collision with Motor Vehicle 2011 February 4:31 p.m. APPENDIX B City Comprehensive Plan Update – Pedestrian Facilities Map Braemar Golf Course Bredesen Park Rosland Park Pamela Park Lewis Park Highlands Park Walnut Ridge Park Todd Park Garden Park Heights Park Van Valkenburg Park Fred Richards Golf Course Creek Valley Park Lake Edina Park Krahl Hill Normandale Park Weber Field Park Arneson Acres Park Countryside Park Alden Park Utley Park Yorktown Park Wooddale Park Arden Park York Park Cornelia Park Strachauer Park Fox MeadowPark Edinborough Park KojetinPark McGuirePark BirchcrestPark SherwoodPark Melody LakePark Williams Park ChowenPark St. John'sPark TingdalePark BrowndalePark GrandviewSquare FrankTupa Park Courtney Fields ?úA@ ?ÞA@ )y Mud Lake )y ?ÞA@ ?úA@ LakeEdina Mirror Lake Lake Cornelia ArrowheadLake HighlandsLake IndianheadLake Melody Lake LakePamela HawkesLake Harvey Lake Centennial Lake Minnehaha Creek N in e Mi le Cree k Nine Mile Creek Canadian Pacific RailroadCanadian Pacific RailroadBLAKE RDSCHAEFER RDVERNON AVEFRANCE AVE SXERXES AVE SCAHILL RD70TH ST W 66TH ST W YORK AVE SINTERLACHEN BLVD MALONEY AVE 44 T H S T W 50TH ST W 54TH ST W 58TH ST W GLEASON RD70TH ST W 76TH ST W DEWEY HILL RD VALLEY VIEW RD VALLEY VIEW RD MINNESOTA DR78TH ST W / Engineering DeptMay 2018 Pedestrian Facilities Proposed FacilitiesExisting Facilities Existing 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52045605 502850255700 5603 5300 5721 5716 5725 5012 5321 5409 5604 503655245229 5512 5624 5720 PROJECT LIMITS GardenParkVERNON AVEWINDSOR AVE W 56TH ST W 57TH ST GROVE STHANSEN RDHANSEN RDDALE AVEBERNARD PLCODE AVEMEL OD Y L AKE D RMELODY LNCODE AVE/ Engineering DeptJuly 2019 2020 Project Area- Street LightsMelody Lake A and Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway ReconstructionImprovement No: BA-457 Owner, Luminare, PoleMaterial Excel Energy, Cobra Cut Off, Wood RoundExcel energy, Cobra Drop Lense, Wood Round ¹º»¼ ±²!"$!"$ !"$ !"$ 89:{ ¹º»¼!"$ FGHZ FGHZ ª«¬¯ FGHZ !"$ !"$ !"$ FGHZ !"$ !"$ FGHZ 51105105 5117 5712 5608 5532 5120-225316 5529 52095609 5021 5209 55015236 5045 5017 5121 5708 52165212 5020 5101 5500 5041 50245515 5521 5509 5805 5533 5805 5016 500850085516 5617 5524 5112501750415604 5132-34 50245033 5733 5109 5700 5625 56055613 5233 5508 5712 5616 56015049 5601 5633 5724 5234 5629 5101 50165804 5509 5008 5620 52085600 5804 5704 5212 5713 55055317 51085701 51045517 5328 50125217 5117 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Living Streets Plan Living Streets Plan 2015 Safety Health Choice Economy 8 2. Living Streets Policy INTRODUCTION The Living Streets Policy was developed to provide the framework for a Living Streets Plan. The policy initially stood alone and included sections to guide the creation of the Living Street Plan. This revised policy is now an integral part of the Living Streets Plan. The Living Streets Policy ties directly to key community goals outlined in the City’s 2008 Comprehensive Plan. Those goals include safe walking, bicycling and driving; reduced storm water runoff, reduced energy consumption, and promoting health. The Living Streets Policy also compliments voluntary City initiatives such the “do.town” effort related to community health, Tree City USA and the Green Step Cities programs related to sustainability. In other cases, the Living Streets Policy will assist the City in meeting mandatory requirements set by other agencies. The Living Streets Policy is broken up into three parts: Vision, Principles and Implementation. The Policy is followed by a description of core services provided by the City of Edina that are related to or implemented in part through Living Streets. POLICY 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. The Living Streets Policy defines Edina’s vision for Living Streets, the principles Living Streets will embody, and the plan that will guide implementation of their construction. LIVING STREETS VISION Edina is a place where ... • Transportation utilizing all modes is equally safe and accessible; • Residents and families regularly choose to walk or bike; • Streets enhance neighborhood character and community identity; • Streets are safe, inviting places that encourage human interaction and physical activity; • Public policy strives to promote sustainability through balanced infrastructure investments; • Environmental stewardship and reduced energy consumption are pursued in public and private sectors alike; and • Streets support vibrant commerce and add to the value of adjacent land uses. Mini Fact Expect cyclists on the road. Watch for cyclists on the road. Treat them as you would any slow-moving vehicle. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 9 LIVING STREETS PRINCIPLES Fifteen principles guide implementation of the Living Streets Policy in the areas of all users and all modes, connectivity, context sensitivity and sustainability. The City will incorporate these principles when planning for and designing the local transportation network and when making public and private land use decisions. All Users and All Modes Principle 1: Living Streets are high-quality transportation facilities that meet the needs of the most vulnerable users such as pedestrians, cyclists, children, seniors and the disabled; and Principle 2: Living Streets provide access and mobility for all transportation modes while enhancing safety and convenience for all users. Connectivity Principle 3: The City designs, operates and maintains a transportation system that provides a highly connected network of streets that accommodate all modes of travel; Principle 4: The City seeks opportunities to overcome barriers to active transportation by preserving and repurposing existing rights-of-way and adding new rights- of-way to enhance connectivity for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit; Principle 5: The City prioritizes improvements to non-motorized connections to key destinations such as public facilities, public transit, the regional transportation network and commercial areas; Principle 6: The City will require new developments to provide interconnected street and sidewalk networks that connect to existing or planned streets or sidewalks on the perimeter of the development; and Principle 7: Projects will include consideration of the logical termini by mode. For example, the logical termini for a bike lane or sidewalk may extend beyond the traditional limits of a street construction or reconstruction project, in order to ensure multimodal connectivity and continuity. Context Sensitivity Principle 8: Living Streets are developed with input from stakeholders and designed to consider neighborhood character and promote a strong sense of place; Principle 9: Living Streets preserve and protect natural features such as waterways, urban forest, sensitive slopes and soils; Principle 10: Living Streets are designed and built with coordination between business and property owners along commercial corridors to develop vibrant commercial districts; Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 10 Principle 11: Living Streets coordinate with regional transit networks and regional authorities; and Principle 12: The City will consider the fiscal context of projects and potential financial impacts when implementing Living Streets at the project level. Sustainability Principle 13: Living Streets will improve the current and future quality of life of the public, Principle 14: Living Streets will reduce environmental impacts associated with the construction and operation of roadways; and Principle 15: The City will increase the life span and resilience of its infrastructure and will build infrastructure with consideration for lifecycle costs and ease of maintenance. LIVING STREETS IMPLEMENTATION The City of Edina will develop Living Streets in the regular course of business of maintaining, expanding or redeveloping the road network and will be guided by the Vision and Principles established above. Implementation will happen predominantly through the neighborhood street reconstruction program, but also though specific stand-alone stormwater utility, pedestrian, bicycle or safety projects. Project prioritization is not specifically part of the Living Streets Plan. Prioritization of projects takes place in the City’s Capital Improvement Program and Budget and is determined by the City Council with guidance from the Living Streets Vision and Principles. The City will actively promote and apply the Living Streets Policy and Plan by: • Applying the Living Streets Policy and Plan to all street projects, including those involving operations, maintenance, new construction, reconstruction, retrofits, repaving, rehabilitation or changes in the allocation of pavement space on an existing roadway. This also includes privately built roads, sidewalks, paths and trails. • Drawing on all sources of transportation funding and actively pursuing grants, cost-sharing opportunities and other new or special funding sources as applicable. • Through all City departments supporting the vision and principles outlined in this Plan in their work. • By acting as an advocate for Living Streets principles when a local transportation or land use decision is under the jurisdiction of another agency. Projects that implement Living Streets will be guided by pedestrian and cyclist network plans and roadway classifications and will consider the physical, social, ecologic, regulatory and economic context in a given project area. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 11 The project delivery system used to build Living Streets will: • Systematically engage Edina residents and project stakeholders to better inform project-level recommendations. • Keep Edina residents and project stakeholders informed about Living Streets and the range of services they help provide. • Follow minimum Living Streets design requirements and standards. • Manage construction impacts to residents and users of streets. Network The creation of a Living Streets network of road, pedestrian and bicycle facilities provides mobility, accessibility and access to people, places and spaces. The resulting interconnection of neighborhoods links people to goods and services and to one another, and increases quality of life for those who live in, work in, or visit the city. Existing and planned transportation networks are identified in the City of Edina Comprehensive Plan and other approved/adopted plans. Network plans include: • Roadway Network (Functional Classification, Jurisdictional Classification) • Sidewalk Facilities • Bicycle Facilities (Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan) • Active Routes to School Comprehensive Plan • Transit Service Network plans are approved by the City Council. In most cases, modification requires an amendment of the Comprehensive Plan. The expansion, creation and improvement of pedestrian and bicycle networks will be well planned and prioritized: • Expansion of existing networks and providing connections to key traffic generators or destinations provide immediate benefit to all network users and is a top priority. • Network connections serving vulnerable users such as children, seniors and the disabled are a top priority. • Network connections serving high-volume uses such as schools, retail destinations or regional public transit are a top priority. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 12 Context Contextual variety can either constrain or create opportunity in roadway and other infrastructure projects. The following are contexts that will be considered and will influence the planning, design and implementation of Living Streets. Exceptions Living Streets principles will be included in all street construction, reconstruction, repaving and rehabilitation projects, except under one or more of the conditions listed below. City staff will document proposed exceptions as part of a project proposal. • A project involves only ordinary maintenance activities designed to keep assets in serviceable condition, such as mowing, cleaning, sweeping, spot repair, concrete joint repair or pothole filling, or when interim measures are implemented on a temporary detour. Such maintenance activities, however, shall consider and meet the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians. CONTEXTS OF LIVING STREETS Ecological Water resource, ponds, wetlands, lakes, streams Natural resouces, trees, and urban forest Air quality Climate Sun and shade Materials, waste, energy, sustainability Regulatory State Aid roadway Watershed rules Operational Maintenance operations Traffic control or functional constraints Project Type Public Neighborhood street reconstruction Neighborhood street reconstruction with major associated utility work State Aid street reconstruction Stand-alone sidewalk, bicycle or utility project Public partner lead State County Transit agency Parks district Private development Will remain private Future public Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 13 • The City exempts a project due to an excessively disproportionate cost of establishing a bikeway, walkway or transit enhancement as part of a project. • The City determines that the construction is not practically feasible or cost effective because of significant or adverse environmental impacts to waterways, flood plains, remnants or native vegetation, wetlands or other critical areas. • Available budget is constrained or project timing allows more efficient construction at a later date. Engagement Members of the public have an interest in understanding and providing input for public projects. Project recommendations will be developed with a transparent and defined level of public engagement. The public will have access to the decision-making process and decision makers via public meetings and other correspondence and will be provided the opportunity to give input throughout the process. Project reports will discuss how their input helped to influence recommendations and decisions. The City of Edina’s Living Streets will continue to engage and solicit public input as a vital component of the project implementation process. See Chapter 5 for a more detailed discussion regarding the purpose of and opportunities for public engagement. Design The guidelines contained in the Living Streets Plan will be used to direct the planning, funding, design, construction, operation and maintenance of new and modified streets, sidewalks, paths and trails. The guidelines allow for context-sensitive designs. The Design Guidelines (see Chapter 6): • Keep street pavement widths to the minimum necessary. • Provide well-designed pedestrian accommodation in the form of sidewalks or shared-use pathways on all arterial, collector and local connector streets. Sidewalks shall also be required where streets abut a public school, public building, community playfield or neighborhood park. Termini will be determined by context. • Provide frequent, convenient and safe street crossings. These may be at intersections designed to be pedestrian friendly, or at mid-block locations where needed and appropriate. • Provide bicycle accommodation on all primary bike routes. • Allocate right-of-way for boulevards. • Allocate right-of-way for parking only when necessary and not in conflict with Living Streets principles. • Consider streets as part of our natural ecosystem and incorporate landscaping, trees, rain gardens and other features to improve air and water quality. The Design Guidelines in this Plan will be incorporated into other City plans, manuals, rules, regulations and programs as appropriate. As new and better practices evolve, the City will update this Living Streets Plan. Minimum standards will guide how vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle networks interact and share public right of way. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 14 Benchmarks and Performance Measures The ability to measure the performance of a plan, as well as knowing that it is functioning as it is intended, is vitally important to overall success and the ability to sustain it. With this in mind, the City will monitor and measure its performance relative to the Living Streets Policy. Benchmarks that will demonstrate success include: Every street and neighborhood is a comfortable place for walking and bicycling. This does not mean that every street in the city will have walking and biking facilities. It means that each neighborhood will provide a network of these facilities such that walking and biking to and through neighborhoods is a comfortable experience. Every child can walk or bike to school or a park safely. It is essential that alternatives to driving to school or parks be provided to children and their caregivers. These alternatives – walking or bicycling – will be both safe and convenient modes of transportation. See the Edina Active Routes to School Plan for more information. Seniors, children, and disabled people can cross all streets safely and comfortably. Opportunities to cross all streets in Edina, including local, collectors and arterial streets, will be provided. These crossings will be safe and comfortable for all users, regardless of age or ability. An active way of life is available to all. Opportunities for active living should be made available to all members of the Edina community by connecting centers of activity via active, multimodal transportation. Each resident of and visitor to Edina will have the ability to lead an active way of life. There are zero traffic fatalities or serious injuries. Perhaps the ultimate safety benchmark is zero traffic fatalities or serious injuries. Modeled from the Vision Zero Initiative (www.visionzeroinitiative.com), an aspirational yet primary goal of Living Streets is to achieve this high level of safety on the City’s roadways. Reduce untreated street water flows into local waterways and reduce storm water volume. Cost-effective stormwater best management practices (BMPs) are strategically selected to go above and beyond regulatory requirements to provide for flood protection and clean water services through the use of infrastructure that retains, settles, filters, infiltrates, diverts or reduces the volume of stormwater that flows to local surface waters. Retail streets stay or become popular regional destinations. Part of Edina’s Living Streets vision is that “streets support vibrant commerce.” While most of the city’s streets are residential, Edina’s business districts are a vital part of the community. The benefits of Living Streets extend to retail streets as well, making them more attractive to businesses and consumers alike. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 15 The City will draw on the following data to measure performance: • Number of crashes or transportation-related injuries reported to the Police Department. • Number and type of traffic safety complaints or requests. • Resident responses to transportation related questions in resident surveys. • Resident responses to post-project surveys. • The number of trips by walking, bicycling and transit (if applicable) as measured before and after the project. • Envision ratings from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure. • Additional performance measures may be identified as this Policy is implemented. Mini Fact Motorists must stop behind all crosswalks. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy APPENDIX G Edina Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes APPENDIX H Resident Questionnaires 32.73%18 67.27%37 Q1 Does your property have drainage issues the City should know about?Examples: History of flooding/standing water, grading, backyard drain, nuisance sump pump, etc. Answered: 55 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 55 #PLEASE COMMENT ON THE TYPES PROBLEMS YOU HAVE:DATE 1 We are concerned about the damage your plan would do to our water & gas mains and the damage to our curbs and the damage to our property generally. I understand that your plan would an assess us with a BIG tax bill for this! 7/27/2019 11:27 AM 2 backyard drain 7/20/2019 4:43 AM 3 Corner of code & MLDR - going into the pond.7/10/2019 9:45 AM 4 I have a flat lot & in ground basement. Sump pump added 30 years ago which keeps house dry.7/10/2019 9:42 AM 5 We have standing water at the end of our driveway that continues to deteriorate our driveway and our front lawn. The water is minimal 6 feet in length each rainfall. 7/4/2019 11:14 AM 6 our property is the lowest in our area, our neighbors rain / snow run into ours - back yard only 7/3/2019 6:21 AM 7 I think the city already knows as it's really a part of the street and not my property. The issue is the snow melt or heavy rain as it drains downward on Melody Lake Drive from Code and the erosion that occurs. 6/25/2019 8:12 AM 8 We have some flooding in our backyard with standing water. The location of our house means that much of the water from the higher elevated homes flow through our yard to get to Melody Lake. This causes issues with standing water in our backyard (our basement has not flooded yet) and severe problems with ice build up in the late winter/ early spring problems. The ice builds up on our driveway and street, making it difficult to drive. 6/17/2019 3:05 AM 9 Sump pump runs constantly in wet weather. The old timers in the neighborhood claim an underground stream runs through the property. 6/16/2019 6:48 PM 10 Heavy rain down Melody Lake Drive washes out gardens and south side towards lake.6/16/2019 4:58 AM 11 5724 hansen road. water runs down the road but driveway curb isnt tall enough to prevent water from bending into driveway and down side of house to back yard. 6/15/2019 5:02 AM Yes No 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 1 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 12 Basement flooded this spring due to grading issues 6/14/2019 7:31 AM 13 We have grading in front & back as well as drain tile all they way down. When it rains heavily &/or for day sump pump runs a lot. 6/13/2019 8:39 AM 14 standing water in the back yard and at the end of the driveway. had water flood into the basement this spring due to grading issues. 6/10/2019 4:32 PM 15 Standing water backyard 6/10/2019 3:50 PM 16 at end of driveway, rain water rushing down the street ... pools on each side of the driveway and kills whatever grass we plant there... 6/10/2019 7:58 AM 17 We had to install a drainage field and French drain system to prevent rain runoff basement flooding. 6/10/2019 6:21 AM 18 When Minnehaha creek floods the water table rises so that I get water in my basement.6/10/2019 4:50 AM 19 During HEAVY rains, we do get a little water in the southwest (front left) corner of our basement.6/10/2019 3:06 AM 2 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 67.27%37 23.64%13 9.09%5 Q2 How concerned are you with the speed of traffic in your neighborhood or on your street? Answered: 55 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 55 Not Concerned Concerned Very Concerned 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Not Concerned Concerned Very Concerned 3 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 100.00%18 100.00%18 Q3 If concerned or very concerned, please enter the location(s) and describe why you feel that way. Answered: 18 Skipped: 37 #LOCATION OF ISSUE:DATE 1 Bernard Place from Benton to West 56th 7/27/2019 11:27 AM 2 5621 Hansen Road 7/20/2019 5:37 AM 3 Grove Street 7/14/2019 7:25 AM 4 c/o West 56th Street and Code Ave.7/14/2019 7:18 AM 5 5604 Code Ave 7/3/2019 6:21 AM 6 Intersection of Melody Lane and Melody Lake Drive 6/29/2019 11:38 AM 7 Hansen Road 6/18/2019 9:16 AM 8 5724 hansen road & grove 6/15/2019 5:02 AM 9 W 56th near Dale 6/13/2019 8:39 AM 10 On Code just past 56th intersection 6/12/2019 6:19 AM 11 code ave between grove and melody lake drive 6/11/2019 5:57 AM 12 Hansen Road between vernon and benton 6/10/2019 4:32 PM 13 Too fast on Hansen 6/10/2019 3:50 PM 14 Grove St. and Code 6/10/2019 11:44 AM 15 56th and Code Avenue 6/10/2019 6:21 AM 16 Melody Lane 6/10/2019 5:28 AM 17 56th St 6/10/2019 4:50 AM 18 In front of my home 6/10/2019 3:06 AM #WHY IS IT AN ISSUE OF CONCERN?DATE 1 See Above!7/27/2019 11:27 AM 2 Hansen road has became a major thoroughfare with huge construction trucks going by all day long. Along with regular traffic that is driving well above the posted 30mph speed limit. Garden park is across the street and many residents walk, bike, jog, skate, etc to and from the park on Hansen road next to the speeding and careless drivers. 7/20/2019 5:37 AM 3 speed of cars 7/14/2019 7:25 AM 4 Cars speed on Code (no stop sign at W. 56th St) and cars something only slow down for stop sign (not full stop) 7/14/2019 7:18 AM 5 Kids playing the yards, people walking & with dogs, curved street 7/3/2019 6:21 AM 6 Three-way intersection with two lanes coming down hills.6/29/2019 11:38 AM 7 Cars tunr off Vernon, speed over tracks up to Benton and vice versa (often well over 40mph)6/18/2019 9:16 AM 8 there should be a stop sign at grove and hansen. every winter i watch dozens of cars slide down grove while cars speed down hansen. difficult to back out of driveway because people are easily going 40mph 6/15/2019 5:02 AM ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Location of issue: Why is it an issue of concern? 4 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 9 too many cars park around corner & no stop sign, people zoom around parked cars & I have little kids. 6/13/2019 8:39 AM 10 That part of code is downhill and cars are often seen speeding down Code and Melody Lake 6/12/2019 6:19 AM 11 cars speed going down hill 6/11/2019 5:57 AM 12 people speed very quickly between these roads and with no sidewalks it can be scary to walk on the road or have my kids play in the front yard 6/10/2019 4:32 PM 13 Kids in and out of park garden 6/10/2019 3:50 PM 14 People drive at a high rate of speed through this area and there is somewhat of a blind hill that has caused cars to come upon pedestrians at a high rate of speed and with little time to slow down. 6/10/2019 11:44 AM 15 Many drivers do not stop at stop sign - cars traveling north on Code up the hill from Melody Lake can not be seen from the intersection. Have seen a number of very near misses. 6/10/2019 6:21 AM 16 Because it’s downhill and cars pick up a lot of speed coming down the hill.6/10/2019 5:28 AM 17 Curve in 56th St & parking for group homes make it hard to see oncoming traffic.6/10/2019 4:50 AM 18 It's the bottom of a slope, we're at the bottom 6/10/2019 3:06 AM 5 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 83.64%46 12.73%7 3.64%2 Q4 How concerned are you with the volume of traffic or the number of vehicles in your neighborhood or on your street? Answered: 55 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 55 Not Concerned Concerned Very Concerned 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Not Concerned Concerned Very Concerned 6 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 88.89%8 77.78%7 Q5 If concerned or very concerned, please enter the location(s) and describe why you feel that way. Answered: 9 Skipped: 46 #LOCATION OF ISSUE:DATE 1 Vernon Avenue 7/29/2019 4:58 AM 2 5621 Hansen Road 7/20/2019 5:44 AM 3 Hansen Rd 6/18/2019 9:17 AM 4 Vernon and Hansen. There is a large amount of volume on Vernon making it difficult to get out on the road when leaving the neighborhood. 6/17/2019 3:07 AM 5 5724 hansen road 6/15/2019 5:03 AM 6 Hansen road between benton and vernon 6/10/2019 4:33 PM 7 Hansen & Vernon 6/10/2019 3:50 PM 8 56th St & Dale Ave 6/10/2019 4:51 AM #WHY IS IT AN ISSUE OF CONCERN?DATE 1 Hard to enter Vernon Ave and Area by Jerry’s is extremely dangerous for walkers. Too much traffic! 7/29/2019 4:58 AM 2 The number of vehicles has definitely increased since I've lived here. During the day, it's large construction or semi trucks or delivery trucks going by. The morning rush and afternoon rush has gotten very heavy with traffic. 7/20/2019 5:44 AM 3 IT is a shortcut to Benton etc, from Vernon 6/18/2019 9:17 AM 4 Would always like less.6/13/2019 8:40 AM 5 very high traffic area with the parks and schools near by. it is a cut through to get to vernon or benton easily not taking the freeway. 6/10/2019 4:33 PM 6 Backups rush hour Vernon east bound 6/10/2019 3:50 PM 7 Group home has multiple cars that park on the street where 56th curves making it hard to see oncoming traffic. 6/10/2019 4:51 AM ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Location of issue: Why is it an issue of concern? 7 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 56.36%31 36.36%20 7.27%4 Q6 How concerned are you with motorist behavior in your neighborhood? (Examples of poor motorist behavior include speeding, rolling through stop signs, failing to yield and driving aggressively.) Answered: 55 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 55 Not Concerned Concerned Very Concerned 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Not Concerned Concerned Very Concerned 8 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 92.31%24 84.62%22 Q7 If concerned or very concerned, please enter the location(s) and describe why you feel that way. Answered: 26 Skipped: 29 #LOCATION OF ISSUE:DATE 1 corner of 56th and Dale Ave 8/4/2019 3:15 AM 2 See above 7/27/2019 11:30 AM 3 Garden park, intersection of Hansen & Benton, intersection of Hansen & W56th St.7/20/2019 5:58 AM 4 Grove and Dale 7/14/2019 7:26 AM 5 C/o West 56th and Code Ave.7/14/2019 7:19 AM 6 Frontage road & Eden Ave - 4 way stop & Tracy & Benton - Countryside School 7/10/2019 9:46 AM 7 Intersection of W 56th & Dale Streets 7/10/2019 9:38 AM 8 5604 Code Ave 7/3/2019 6:23 AM 9 56th and code 7/1/2019 6:30 AM 10 Intersection Melody Lane and Melody Lake Drive 6/29/2019 11:39 AM 11 Benton & Hansen Rd and Hansen Rd & Vernon Ave 6/21/2019 3:32 AM 12 Hansen Rd 6/18/2019 9:17 AM 13 This happens mostly on Benton. Some motorists drive too fast.6/17/2019 3:07 AM 14 E/W bound on Benton @ Tingdale intersection 6/16/2019 2:51 PM 15 56th & Code inattentive of stop signs. Benton & Tingdale failure to yield at stop signs. Poor visibilty (shrubs) at Bernard & Benton. 6/16/2019 5:07 AM 16 5724 hansen road 6/15/2019 5:04 AM 17 Code and 56th intersection 6/12/2019 6:20 AM 18 Hansen road between benton and vernon 6/10/2019 4:34 PM 19 54th St 6/10/2019 12:06 PM 20 Tingdale and Benton 6/10/2019 11:46 AM 21 see earlier comment about people speeding through the stop sign 6/10/2019 6:22 AM 22 Cars drive fast down the Melody Lane Hill heading north 6/10/2019 5:29 AM 23 56th St & Dale Ave 6/10/2019 4:53 AM 24 In front of my house 6/10/2019 3:07 AM #WHY IS IT AN ISSUE OF CONCERN?DATE 1 It is a blind corner when cars are parked too close to the intersection 8/4/2019 3:15 AM 2 see above 7/27/2019 11:30 AM ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Location of issue: Why is it an issue of concern? 9 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 3 People drive thru Hansen & Benton all the time. Or roll thru barely stopping. In Garden Park, young drivers are often doing donuts, goofing off, buying drugs, smoking and drinking in the woods, etc. It gets scary when they get out on Hansen & gun it up to Benton. Also the intersection of Hansen & W56th street is quite scary. Granted it is hard to see from W56th street onto Hansen, but drivers often pull right out onto Hansen. Many drivers going north on Hansen turn right onto W56th without signaling or slowing down. W56th street is very narrow and people drive very fast along there. My biggest concern with that is my son no longer gets picked up by the bus in front of our house. Now he has to walk to W56th street & Bernard place to catch the bus. I'm very concerned a driver won't see him in the early hours or during rain or snow. It seems like an accident waiting to happen. 7/20/2019 5:58 AM 4 rolling through stop signs, speeding 7/14/2019 7:26 AM 5 speeding and rolling through stop signs 7/14/2019 7:19 AM 6 Parking of vehicle at intersection blocks visibility for cars/bikes traveling east on West 56th St.7/10/2019 9:38 AM 7 Previously address in the earlier response 7/3/2019 6:23 AM 8 people drive through stop sign 7/1/2019 6:30 AM 9 Speed of drivers 6/29/2019 11:39 AM 10 Rolling through Stop signs 6/21/2019 3:32 AM 11 Driving fast; failing to yield 6/18/2019 9:17 AM 12 drivers don't stop 6/16/2019 2:51 PM 13 Possible collison thret.6/16/2019 5:07 AM 14 cars speeding on hansen all the time. i get honked at when backing out onto road. if pulling into drive way, cars go in other lane vs slow down 6/15/2019 5:04 AM 15 People zoom down the street, I've literally watched 2 accidents occur on 56th & Dale due to driving too fast and parked cars. 6/13/2019 8:41 AM 16 Speeding down Code and Melody Lake 6/12/2019 6:20 AM 17 People drive poorly all over the city. Hopefully the hands free legislation will change things.6/12/2019 3:53 AM 18 heavy traffic road; inattentive, young drivers; speeding is quite common 6/10/2019 4:34 PM 19 Going too fast with so many people walking/playing in the street 6/10/2019 12:06 PM 20 Almost every car does not stop at this stop sign. We have attempted to cross several times and had cars literally run the stop sign right in front of us 6/10/2019 11:46 AM 21 56th St has a curve plus there are multiple cars parked in front of the group home.6/10/2019 4:53 AM 22 see previous answer 6/10/2019 3:07 AM 10 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 47.22%17 5.56%2 47.22%17 Q8 In general, these behaviors impact you most when you are: Answered: 36 Skipped: 19 TOTAL 36 Driving Bicycling Walking, jogging or... 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Driving Bicycling Walking, jogging or running 11 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 59.62%31 40.38%21 Q9 Do you feel that any intersection in your neighborhood is unsafe? Answered: 52 Skipped: 3 TOTAL 52 #IF YES, WHICH INTERSECTION?DATE 1 Dale and 56th as noted above, when cars are parked too close to it 8/4/2019 3:16 AM 2 NW Corner of Dale and Grove. Bushes obscure stop sign until you are almost on top of it 8/2/2019 10:28 AM 3 Vernon by Jerry’s Foods 7/29/2019 5:02 AM 4 W56th St. & Hansen Road, Hansen & Vernon Avenue South & Hansen & Benton 7/20/2019 6:01 AM 5 West 56th Street & Code Avenue 7/10/2019 9:39 AM 6 Hansen Road and Vernon Ave. No cars ever pay attention to pedestrians.7/4/2019 11:16 AM 7 Entrance ramp - 50th Street and Hwy 100 going south 7/3/2019 6:24 AM 8 56th + Code, 56th + xxx 6/25/2019 12:45 AM 9 corner of Dale and 56th Street - difficult to see when making a left hand turn from Dale 6/21/2019 8:06 AM 10 Hansen Rd & Vernon Ave 6/21/2019 3:33 AM 11 Vernon and Hansen Rd 6/18/2019 9:18 AM 12 SB entrance to Hwy 100 by OLG sport field 6/17/2019 11:11 AM 13 Intersections between Dale & Grove and Bernard & Grove. Since there is not a 4 way stop sign, many motorists will not pay attention to incoming traffic. 6/17/2019 3:08 AM 14 Benard and Benton (southbound-bushes obstruct view 6/16/2019 6:29 PM 15 benton and Tingdale 6/16/2019 12:35 PM 16 See above listings.6/16/2019 5:11 AM 17 hansen & grove 6/15/2019 5:04 AM 18 Hansen and vernon avenue 6/14/2019 7:32 AM 19 Dale & 56th 6/13/2019 8:41 AM 20 Code and 56th 6/12/2019 5:09 AM Yes No 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 12 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 21 Benton and Bernard 6/11/2019 2:18 PM 22 Bernard Place & Benton Ave 6/11/2019 1:29 PM 23 the west ramp to south bound 100 6/11/2019 5:59 AM 24 Benton and hansen - no sideway on hansen; hansen past garden park after the railroad tracks - there is a hill (visibility is difficult) and no sidewalk 6/10/2019 4:35 PM 25 Need cross walks from Hanton across Vernon. Also by OLG across grand view. Makes no sense to use cross walk at HWY 100 on ramp 6/10/2019 12:09 PM 26 Tingdale and Benton 6/10/2019 11:46 AM 27 56th and Code Ave.6/10/2019 6:23 AM 28 Melody Lane and Melody Lake Drive 6/10/2019 5:30 AM 13 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 14.29%5 65.71%23 37.14%13 14.29%5 17.14%6 5.71%2 0.00%0 11.43%4 37.14%13 Q10 Which, if any, of the following factors contribute to your feeling that the intersection is unsafe? (select all that apply) Answered: 35 Skipped: 20 Total Respondents: 35 #OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)DATE 1 56th is a bit too narrow by the railroad tracks 8/4/2019 3:16 AM Lack of traffic cont... Issues with sight lines ... Drivers failing to s... Drivers failing to... Drivers turning corn... Lack of marked crosswalk Street(s) too wide Insufficient Lighting Other (please specify) 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Lack of traffic control (traffic signal, stop sign, yield sign) Issues with sight lines or clear view Drivers failing to stop at stop sign Drivers failing to yield Drivers turning corner too fast Lack of marked crosswalk Street(s) too wide Insufficient Lighting Other (please specify) 14 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 2 Too many cars and everyone is in a hurry 7/29/2019 5:02 AM 3 W56th St. too narrow 7/20/2019 6:01 AM 4 Don't have any concerns 7/12/2019 11:27 AM 5 4-way stop sign would make it unnescessary for vehicles traveling wast on 56th St to advance into the intersection to see vehicles traveling north on Code Avenue. 7/10/2019 9:39 AM 6 Cars are not looking for pedestrians to cross as they are so concerned about turning.7/4/2019 11:16 AM 7 on-street parking in curved road 6/25/2019 12:45 AM 8 Can be difficult to turn on to Vernon during morning and afternoon traffic times.6/21/2019 3:33 AM 9 traffic volumes and speed 6/14/2019 7:32 AM 10 Trees and shrubs block view turning off Bernard onto Benton 6/11/2019 2:18 PM 11 Bushes frequently obstruct view of oncoming traffic 6/11/2019 1:29 PM 12 the sight line is wrong for yield sign, should be on other lane 6/11/2019 5:59 AM 13 tall plants on NW corner of Code and Grove 6/10/2019 8:00 AM 15 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 74.29%26 2.86%1 22.86%8 Q11 In general, the intersection feels most unsafe when you are: Answered: 35 Skipped: 20 TOTAL 35 Driving Bicycling Walking, jogging,... 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Driving Bicycling Walking, jogging, running 16 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 39.62%21 18.87%10 24.53%13 15.09%8 1.89%1 Q12 How frequently do you walk, jog or run in your neighborhood? Answered: 53 Skipped: 2 TOTAL 53 Very frequently... Frequently(2-3 times p... Occasionally (1-4 times p... Rarely (less than once pe... Never 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Very frequently (daily or near daily) Frequently (2-3 times per week) Occasionally (1-4 times per month) Rarely (less than once per month) Never 17 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 95.74%45 17.02%8 2.13%1 6.38%3 8.51%4 Q13 If you walk, jog or run in your neighborhood, what are your primary reasons for doing so? (select all that apply) Answered: 47 Skipped: 8 Total Respondents: 47 #OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)DATE 1 Visiting our neighbors 7/27/2019 11:36 AM 2 enjoy neighborhood/see neighbors 7/20/2019 4:45 AM 3 Dog 7/4/2019 11:17 AM 4 Walking our dog 6/10/2019 6:23 AM Health/exercise Travel to/from destination... Commute to/from work Access transit Other (please specify) 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Health/exercise Travel to/from destination (such as store, coffee shop) Commute to/from work Access transit Other (please specify) 18 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire Q14 If you don't walk, jog or run in your neighborhood as often as you would like, what reconstruction improvement might increase your walking, jogging or running? Please list all that you can think of. Answered: 20 Skipped: 35 #RESPONSES DATE 1 None 8/5/2019 3:22 PM 2 Whatever would increase safety. Also trim bushes and vegetation next to sidewalk on Vernon that are taking over the sidewalk and covering sight of signage. 7/29/2019 5:06 AM 3 SEE PREVIOUS 7/27/2019 11:36 AM 4 A sidewalk put in on Hansen Road to give safe access to Garden Park. Same with W56th St.7/20/2019 6:03 AM 5 N/A 7/14/2019 7:20 AM 6 Although I do walk, sidewalks would greatly improve safety.7/10/2019 9:40 AM 7 There are no sidewalks on our road.7/4/2019 11:17 AM 8 Sidewalks 6/25/2019 12:46 AM 9 None - I loath exercise 6/21/2019 8:07 AM 10 street to busy with traffic & speeds. Needs sidewalks for walking ability 6/18/2019 9:19 AM 11 Not an issue for me 6/17/2019 11:12 AM 12 I don't think this is possible, but to have public trash cans through out the Melody Lake neighborhood for doggy bags would be great. Maybe just by Melody Lake, where there is city land. Often, we walk our dog and have to carry doggy bags through the walk. If there were occasional spaces to dispose of the doggy bag that would be great. I often read of neighbors on the Next Door app complaining about other dog walkers disposing of the doggy bags in their waste containers. 6/17/2019 3:12 AM 13 DO NOT NARROW OUR STREETS!!!6/16/2019 2:54 PM 14 the roads are horrible and full of pot holes. let's start there. dont want massive sidewalk that are offset 3-4 feet off street. front yard on hansen is already small and house sits close to road due to year it was build in 1920. sidewalk on west side of hansen is invasion of privacy. 5724 hansen road 6/15/2019 5:07 AM 15 sidewalks and lighting 6/14/2019 7:33 AM 16 No sidewalk on 56th please 6/13/2019 8:42 AM 17 Pavement improvement. My kids can't even ride their bikes on our street because of the condition of the road. Potholes, uneven pavement, debris 6/12/2019 6:21 AM 18 None 6/11/2019 2:19 PM 19 sidewalks; additional street lights 6/10/2019 4:35 PM 20 do not want sidewalks in our neighborhood 6/10/2019 6:23 AM 19 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 11.76%6 7.84%4 21.57%11 23.53%12 35.29%18 Q15 How frequently do you ride a bicycle in your neighborhood? Answered: 51 Skipped: 4 TOTAL 51 Very frequently... Frequently(2-3 times p... Occasionally (1-4 times p... Rarely (less than once pe... Never 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Very frequently (daily or near daily) Frequently (2-3 times per week) Occasionally (1-4 times per month) Rarely (less than once per month) Never 20 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 87.10%27 16.13%5 3.23%1 0.00%0 12.90%4 Q16 If you ride a bicycle in your neighborhood, what are your primary reasons for doing so? (select all that apply) Answered: 31 Skipped: 24 Total Respondents: 31 #OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)DATE 1 DOES NOT APPLY 7/27/2019 11:37 AM 2 N/A 7/14/2019 7:21 AM 3 Our kids ride up and down our road almost daily.7/4/2019 11:17 AM 4 Children recreation 6/12/2019 6:22 AM Health/exercise Travel to/from destination... Commute to/from work Access transit Other (please specify) 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Health/exercise Travel to/from destination (such as store, coffee shop) Commute to/from work Access transit Other (please specify) 21 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire Q17 If you don't ride a bicycle in your neighborhood as often as you would like, what reconstruction improvement might increase your bicycle riding frequency? Please list all that you can think of. Answered: 11 Skipped: 44 #RESPONSES DATE 1 none 8/5/2019 3:22 PM 2 Bike lane, safe traffic control. I don't trust the speeding drivers on Hansen or Vernon Avenue south. 7/20/2019 6:04 AM 3 N/A 7/14/2019 7:21 AM 4 None 7/10/2019 9:46 AM 5 Possible bike lane on Hansen Rd 6/21/2019 3:35 AM 6 DO NOT NARROW THE STREETS!!!6/16/2019 2:55 PM 7 again, the roads are horrible. kids can barely ride bike without wheels getting stuck in massive cracks. 6/15/2019 5:08 AM 8 construction in Edina is pushing traffic into residential neighborhoods causing safety concerns 6/14/2019 8:00 AM 9 Poor condition of roads including potholes, uneven pavement and debris on the road 6/12/2019 6:22 AM 10 None. I am too old 6/11/2019 2:19 PM 11 speed bumps so people slow down; sidewalks; better lighting 6/10/2019 4:36 PM 22 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 7.69%4 3.85%2 15.38%8 40.38%21 32.69%17 Q18 How frequently do you or a member of your household park on the street? Answered: 52 Skipped: 3 TOTAL 52 Very frequently... Frequently (2-3 times p... Occasionally (1-4 times p... Rarely (less than once pe... Never 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Very frequently (daily or near daily) Frequently (2-3 times per week) Occasionally (1-4 times per month) Rarely (less than once per month) Never 23 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 3.85%2 11.54%6 40.38%21 38.46%20 5.77%3 Q19 How frequently do visitors to your household park on the street? Answered: 52 Skipped: 3 TOTAL 52 Very frequently... Frequently(2-3 times p... Occasionally (1-4 times p... Rarely (less than once pe... Never 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Very frequently (daily or near daily) Frequently (2-3 times per week) Occasionally (1-4 times per month) Rarely (less than once per month) Never 24 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 50.98%26 35.29%18 11.76%6 1.96%1 0.00%0 Q20 How satisfied are you with the availability of on-street parking in your neighborhood? Answered: 51 Skipped: 4 TOTAL 51 #ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ABOUT PARKING?DATE 1 But I think it should be overnite and not restricted 7/10/2019 9:51 AM 2 Too many cars parked on the street and it narrows the street and obstructs flow of traffic 6/18/2019 9:21 AM 3 If the streets were any more narrow the thru traffic would have problems negotiating parked vehicles and oncoming traffic (vehicles/pedestrians) 6/16/2019 6:34 PM 4 DO NOT NARROW THE STREETS!!!6/16/2019 2:57 PM 5 Our next door neighbor who has a corner lot on Dale & 56th parks in front of our house instead of theirs all the time and never utilizes their driveway. Drives me bonkers! 6/13/2019 8:44 AM 6 No street parking but n Hansen allowed 6/10/2019 3:54 PM Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied 25 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire Q21 Please tell us anything else you would like us to know about existing traffic or street conditions in your neighborhood. Answered: 18 Skipped: 37 #RESPONSES DATE 1 Streets are safe and good as they are except for maintenance of the roadway which is terrible: potholes, irregular pateches, and uneven surfaces. 8/5/2019 3:25 PM 2 Do not want sidewalks 8/2/2019 10:30 AM 3 Large pool of water on 53rd and Windsor stays for days after a rain.7/29/2019 5:09 AM 4 What construction will do to current manholes, I.e. height of manholes--will they stick up above street level? 7/12/2019 11:32 AM 5 Are terrible - need new street.7/10/2019 9:51 AM 6 Drainage is a big issue for all of us.7/4/2019 11:18 AM 7 Love the concrete roadway and don't want a different surface.6/21/2019 8:08 AM 8 Exiting our driveway at 5511 Hansen Rd, it can be difficult to see the north bound traffic on Hansen 6/21/2019 3:38 AM 9 This street is too loaded with traffic and the hill from Benton creates speeding. Way too much street parking in a neighborhood with sufficient driveway space at each house. 6/18/2019 9:21 AM 10 My street (Melody Lake Drive) is very deteriorated 6/17/2019 11:13 AM 11 We don't like curbs 6/16/2019 6:34 PM 12 DO NOT NARROW THE STREETS!!!6/16/2019 2:57 PM 13 stop sign at hansen and grove. dual purpose walking and bike path marked near curb of road but NO SIDEWALKS and NO ADDED Bike lane 6/15/2019 5:10 AM 14 streets are in horrible state in Edina. Pot holes, construction, and the pushing of traffic into neighborhoods is contributing to the deterioration of streets. Even streets that have recently been repaved are in rough shape after just a couple years 6/14/2019 8:03 AM 15 No sidewalk and please don't rip put or ruin plants and trees. It will change neighborhood feel and isn't necessary. 6/13/2019 8:44 AM 16 The house on the SE corner of Code and 56th is a home for handicapped adults. The caregivers park on the street all day everyday and cause an already title intersection more congested. I have often witness close calls with bikers and walkers. 6/12/2019 5:18 AM 17 Dale to Hansen on 56th is very narrow. Just enough width for 2 cars passing. Not enough room to add a sidewalk. Intersection at 56th and Hansen is difficult because of RR crossing. 6/11/2019 2:24 PM 18 Hansen rd is in brutal condition 6/10/2019 3:54 PM 26 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 28.85%15 71.15%37 Q22 Do you favor improving the streetlights in your neighborhood (residential streetlights are funded by special assessment)? Answered: 52 Skipped: 3 TOTAL 52 #OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)DATE 1 Streetlights lave already been improved last year.7/10/2019 9:32 AM 2 I have spoken to the city engineer on this issue and he is supportive of replacing the old, existing pole as it has significantly deteriorated. LED would be superior to existing lamp. 6/17/2019 5:13 AM 3 I think our street lights are adequate.6/17/2019 3:13 AM 4 There was just an upgrade to our streetlights that was a nice improvement.6/16/2019 2:57 PM 5 NO!6/13/2019 8:44 AM 6 Been here 50 years, Never been a problem 6/11/2019 2:24 PM 7 Current light shines on house to much 6/11/2019 6:02 AM 8 Not at this time -- still paying off last special assessment.6/10/2019 6:25 AM 9 We don’t need any more street lights on Melody Lane. The one LED installed is bright enough already 6/10/2019 5:32 AM Yes No 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 27 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 9.80%5 0.00%0 13.73%7 21.57%11 11.76%6 13.73%7 15.69%8 7.84%4 5.88%3 Q23 What is your street name? Answered: 51 Skipped: 4 TOTAL 51 W 56th Street W 57th Street Bernard Place Code Avenue Dale Avenue Hansen Road Melody Lake Drive Melody Lane Windsor Avenue 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES W 56th Street W 57th Street Bernard Place Code Avenue Dale Avenue Hansen Road Melody Lake Drive Melody Lane Windsor Avenue 28 / 28 Melody Lake A/Grandview A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire September 24, 2019 Fraser Community Services 5617 Hansen Road Edina, MN 55436 Dear Property Owner, Please take a moment to complete a Survey relating to parking along West 56th Street between Hansen Road and Dale Street. This survey will assist the City's design of West 56th Street associated with the Melody Lake A & Grandview A 2020 Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction. Your input is important to us! Please select one of the following two options regarding parking along West 56th Street and return this survey using the return envelope by Oct. 10. )‘(•., Option A — Parking on only, one side of West 56th Street. This option includes a 5' concrete sidewalk and will include removal of trees and landscaping along the residential side of the street. Option B — No parking on either side of West 56th Street. This option includes a 5' concrete sidewalk and will minimize removal of trees and landscaping along the residential side of the street. If you have questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at 952-826-0443 or aditzleria),EdinalVIN.gov. Thank you, Aaron Ditzler Assistant City Engineer Cc: Chad Miliner, Director of Engineering ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 7450 Metro Boulevard • Edina, Minnesota 55439 www.EdinaMN.gov • 952-826-0371 • Fax 952-826-0392 September 24, 2019 Michael Lund 5608 Dale Avenue Edina, MN 55436 Dear Property Owner, Please take a moment to complete a Survey relating to parking along West 56th Street between Hansen Road and Dale Street. This survey will assist the City's design of West 56th Street associated with the Melody Lake A & Grandview A 2020 Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction. Your input is important to us! Please select one of the following two options regarding parking along West 56th Street and return this survey using the return envelope by Oct. 10. Option A — Parking on only one side of West 56th Street. This option includes a 5' concrete sidewalk and will include removal of trees and landscaping along the residential side of the street. Option B — No parking on either side of West 56th Street. This option includes a 5' concrete sidewalk and will minimize removal of trees and landscaping along the residential side of the street. If you have questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at 952-826-0443 or aditzler@EdinaMN.gov. Thank you, 42J e Aaron Ditzler Assistant City Engineer Cc: Chad Millner, Director of Engineering ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 7450 Metro Boulevard • Edina, Minnesota 55439 www.EdinaMN.gov • 952-826-0371 • Fax 952-826-0392 September 24, 2019 Terry & Katherine Lewis 5612 Dale Avenue Edina, MN 55436 Dear Property Owner, Please take a moment to complete a Survey relating to parking along West 56th Street between Hansen Road and Dale Street. This survey will assist the City's design of West 56th Street associated with the Melody Lake A & Grandview A 2020 Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction. Your input is important to us! Please select one of the following two options regarding parking along West 56th Street and return this survey using the return envelope by Oct. 10. Option A — Parking on only one side of West 56th Street. This option includes a 5' concrete sidewalk and will include removal of trees and landscaping along the residential side of the street. Option B — No parking on either side of West 56th Street. This option includes a 5' concrete sidewalk and will minimize removal of trees and landscaping along the residential side of the street. If you have questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at 952-826-0443 or aditzler@EdinaMN.gov. Thank you, 4zettki# Aaron Ditzler Assistant City Engineer Cc: Chad Millner, Director of Engineering ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 7450 Metro Boulevard. Edina, Minnesota 55439 www.EdinaMN.gov • 952-826-0371 • Fax 952-826-0392 September 24, 2019 Ruth Ann Metzger 5600 Dale Avenue Edina, MN 55436 Dear Property Owner, Please take a moment to complete a Survey relating to parking along West 56th Street between Hansen Road and Dale Street. This survey will assist the City's design of West 56th Street associated with the Melody Lake A & Grandview A 2020 Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction. Your input is important to us! Please select one of the following two options regarding parking along West 56th Street and return this survey using the return envelope by Oct. 10. Option A -- Parking on only one side of West 56th Street. This option includes a 5' concrete sidewalk and will include removal of trees and landscaping along the residential side of the street, Option B — No parking on either side of West 56th Street. This option includes a 5' concrete sidewalk and will minimize removal of trees and landscaping along the residential side of the street. If you have questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at 952-826-0443 or aditzler@EdinaMN.gov. Thank you, Aaron Ditzler Assistant City Engineer Cc: Chad Millner, Director of Engineering ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 7450 Metro Boulevard • Edina, Minnesota 55439 www.EdinaMN.gov • 952-826-0371 • Fax 952-826-0392 APPENDIX I Neighborhood Informational Meeting Materials APPENDIX J Correspondence from Residents APPENDIX K Preliminary Assessment Roll ENGINEERING STUDY PROSPECT KNOLLS A NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION Shannon Drive, Lee Valley Road, Tralee Drive, Down Road, Wexford Road, Kerry Road, Dublin Road, Antrim Terrace, Antrim Court, Antrim Road, West 70th Street, Dublin Circle IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-458 October 17, 2019 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CITY OF EDINA I hereby certify that this feasibility study was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Registered Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. 43364 Toby Muse Reg. No. Date Approved by: Chad A. Millner Date Engineering Study Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction BA-458 October 17, 2019 2 SUMMARY: The project involves reconstruction of local bituminous streets, installation of new concrete curb and gutter, and localized rehabilitation of the sanitary sewer, watermain and storm sewer systems in the neighborhood. Watermain improvements adjacent to the Dublin Reservoir (located along Dublin Road) are also included in this project that will increase the efficiency of the reservoir. The estimated total project cost is $X,XXX,XXX. The estimated roadway construction cost is $X,XXX,XXX and will be funded through special assessments at a rate of approximately $X,XXX per residential equivalent unit (REU). Utility improvements amount to $X,XXX,XXX and will be funded through the City’s utility funds. INITIATION AND ISSUES: The project was initiated by the Engineering Department as part of the City’s Neighborhood Reconstruction Program, identified in the Capital Improvement Plan. The project complies with the City’s Living Streets Policy, as well as Vision Edina’s mission statement to “provide effective and valued public services” and “maintain a sound public infrastructure.” This project addresses updating substandard infrastructure with improvements associated with the roadway condition, watermain system, storm sewer system, and sanitary sewer system. LOCATION: The project includes Antrim Court, Antrim Road, Antrim Terrace, Down Road, Dublin Circle, Dublin Road, Kerry Road, Lee Valley Road, Shannon Drive, Tralee Drive, West 70th Street, and Wexford Road. A detailed location map of the project is shown in Figure 1. Engineering Study Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction BA-458 October 17, 2019 3 Figure 1: Project Area Map Engineering Study Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction BA-458 October 17, 2019 4 EXISTING CONDITIONS: Roadways The roadways in this neighborhood were originally constructed between 1958 and 1986 (see Photo 1). Photo 1: Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood, 1969 Approximately 1/3 of roadways in the project area have existing curb and gutter, including Antrim Court, Antrim Terrace, Dublin Circle, and Shannon Drive. This curb is generally in good condition with less than 10% of the total length needing repair. The average roadway width is 27.5 feet (measured from the face of curb to the face of curb or edge of pavement). A recent geotechnical evaluation of the project area shows the roadway section varies from 1.75 inches to 8 inches of bituminous pavement and 7.25 inches to 23.75 inches of aggregate base, over a poorly graded sand and silty sand base. Engineering Study Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction BA-458 October 17, 2019 5 As part of the City’s Pavement Management Program, all streets are regularly evaluated and rated on a scale from 1 to 100; 100 representing a brand-new road surface and 0 being extremely poor. This rating is referred to as the Pavement Condition Index (PCI), and is determined based on existing conditions and defects (alligator cracking, raveling, potholes, etc.). The average PCI for the City of Edina is 72 and the average PCI for Prospect Knolls is 16. An example of the current pavement condition can be seen in Photo 2. Photo 2: Existing Pavement Condition The existing geometry of the intersections at Kerry Road/Wexford Road and Wexford Road/Down Road creates a large radius and wide pavement on the southeast side of Wexford Road between the Down Road and Kerry Road intersections. This allows southbound vehicles on Kerry Road that turn onto Wexford Avenue and then take an immediate left onto Down Road to comfortably maneuver through the two intersections at speeds higher than typical or desirable for conventional intersections. Oftentimes, this results in vehicles crossing over the centerline and entering the northbound lane on Down Road. The existing geometry of this intersection is shown in Figure 2. Engineering Study Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction BA-458 October 17, 2019 6 Figure 2: Kerry Rd/Wexford Rd and Wexford Rd/Down Rd Intersections (Existing Conditions) The intersection of Down Road and Lee Valley Road is currently not centered in the right of way and City employees have stated the intersection is hard to maneuver with snow plows. The existing geometry of this intersection is shown in Figure 3. Engineering Study Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction BA-458 October 17, 2019 7 Figure 3: Down Rd / Lee Valley Rd Intersection (Existing Conditions) Driveways There are many unique driveways throughout the project area which include brick pavers and colored concrete. Photo 3 shows an example of a driveway with brick pavers in the project area. Engineering Study Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction BA-458 October 17, 2019 8 Photo 3: Brick Paver Driveway Cul de Sacs There are seven cul de sacs within the project area. Four of the cul de sacs (Antrim Court, Antrim Terrace, Dublin Circle, Shannon Drive), have existing curb and gutter. Two of these four cul de sacs, Antrim Court and Shannon Drive, have center islands that contain trees, landscaping, boulders, etc. Five of the seven total cul de sacs’ diameters differ from the standard diameter of 70 feet; three being larger and two being smaller. Retaining Walls There are 28 retaining walls within the right of way throughout the project area, and appear to be in good condition. Eight of these walls (all less than 5’ tall) abut the existing pavement edge. These walls are made from variety of materials including boulders, natural stone, and decorative concrete. Traffic and Crash Data Staff measured traffic volumes and speeds at several locations within or near the neighborhood. Average daily traffic volumes within the neighborhood range between 307 and 754 vehicles per day with 85th percentile speeds between 26.2 and 28.4 miles per hour. Traffic and crash data for this project is shown in Appendix A. Engineering Study Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction BA-458 October 17, 2019 9 Landscaping Several property owners have landscaping within the right of way. Many of these landscape items are located directly behind the curb or adjacent to existing fire hydrants. Some of these landscape items will need to be removed in order to complete the necessary reconstruction work. Photo 4 shows a typical landscaping feature found in the project’s right of way. Photo 4: Landscaping within ROW Multi-Modal Transportation Pedestrian Facilities There are no existing pedestrian facilities within the project area; however there are existing sidewalks immediately adjacent to the project area on Dewey Hill Road, West 70th Street and Antrim Road. (see Appendix B). Bicycle Facilities There are no bicycle facilities within the project area; however there are existing bike lanes immediately adjacent to the project area on Antrim Road and West 70th Street (see Appendix C). Public Utilities Sanitary Sewer This section of the study will be covered in the final Engineering Study. Engineering Study Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction BA-458 October 17, 2019 10 Watermain This section of the study will be covered in the final Engineering Study. Storm Sewer This section of the study will be covered in the final Engineering Study. Private Utilities This section of the study will be covered in the final Engineering Study. DESIGN INPUT: City Council 2018 Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan This plan, part of the draft 2018 Comprehensive Plan, was developed to guide the City’s efforts to create a comprehensive pedestrian and bicycle network. As shown in Appendix B, there are no proposed pedestrian facilities within the project area. Appendix C shows no proposed bicycle facilities within the project area. 2015 Living Streets Policy This policy balances the needs of motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists 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. The City will apply the Policy to all street projects, including those involving operations, maintenance, new construction, reconstruction, retrofits, repaving, rehabilitation or change in the allocation of pavement space on an existing roadway. The Living Streets Plan includes 15 principles to guide implementation of the Policy, divided into four categories: All Users and All Modes, Connectivity, Context Sensitivity and Sustainability. Below is a summary of how these principles are incorporated into this project: All Users and All Modes – This project will improve mobility and access to the transportation network for a variety of users, including pedestrians, cyclists, children, seniors and the disabled. Replacement of the pavement surfaces and traffic control signage will enhance safety and convenience for all users. Connectivity – This project involves maintaining a transportation system that can accommodate all modes of travel. Context Sensitivity – Engineering strives to preserve and protect natural features within or adjacent to construction sites where feasible, including trees, waterways and sensitive slopes. Residents within the project area were invited to complete a questionnaire soliciting input on project design components, Engineering Study Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction BA-458 October 17, 2019 11 including multi-modal transportation, street lighting and local drainage problems. Sustainability – Engineering works closely with Public Works to implement infrastructure improvements with consideration of lifecycle costs and future maintenance. The new roadway section can be easily maintained long-term with the use of proactive rehabilitation treatments, which will significantly extend the life of the pavement. Reductions in impervious surfaces benefit water quality, and may lessen the demand for chemicals to manage snow and ice (such as chloride). Construction operations are required to use the smallest footprint necessary to complete the work; this includes utilizing trenchless technologies, such as pipe bursting or cured-in-place pipe liners. This project will also reduce inflow and infiltration of clean water into the sanitary sewer system, minimizing regional wastewater treatment, reducing the risk of sewage surcharges and limiting the risk of back-ups to residential properties. Relevant portions of the Living Streets Plan can be found in Appendix F. 2018 Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan This section of the study will be covered in the final Engineering Study. Staff Public Works A draft engineering study was provided to the City’s Public Works Departement. [COMMENTS] Police and Fire A draft engineering study was provided to the City’s Police and Fire Departements. [COMMENTS] Edina Transportation Commission Prior to the Edina Transportation Commission (ETC) regular meeting on October 24, 2019, a draft engineering study was provided for review. [COMMENTS] Relevant minutes from the ETC meetings are included in Appendix G. Residents As part of the Engineering Department’s practice of notifying residents 2-3 years prior to a potential reconstruction project, residents were invited to three open houses between September 2017 and August 2019. Materials from these meetings are available upon request. Engineering Study Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction BA-458 October 17, 2019 12 In early June, 2019, residents were asked to complete a questionnaire, soliciting feedback on motorized and non-motorized transportation, street lighting and local drainage problems within the project area. The questionnaire was completed by 48 of 91 property owners, a return rate of 53%. The following is a summary of feedback received from residents: • 13 of 48 (27%*) were concerned or very concerned with the speed of traffic in the neighborhood; 35 (73%) were not concerned. • 15 of 46 (33%) were concerned or very concerned with motorist behavior in the neighborhood; 31 (67%) were not concerned. • 22 of 43 (51%) identified an unsafe intersection within the neighborhood. • 26 of 45 (58%) walk, run, or jog in the neighborhood at least 2-3 times per week. • 8 of 45 (18%) ride a bicycle in the neighborhood at least 2-3 times per week. • 7 of 45 (16%) reported parking on the street at least 2-3 times per week; 36 (80%) reported parking on the street less than once per month. • 8 of 48 (17%) identified localized drainage problems in the neighborhood. *Percentages based on number of returned surveys The full questionnaire and responses can be found in Appendix H. A neighborhood informational meeting was held on August 12, 2019 to discuss the improvements planned for this neighborhood and others proposed for construction in 2020. The meeting was attended by 27 residents representing 22 properties within the project area. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS: The proposed improvements acknowledge many of the comments and concerns raised by residents throughout the information gathering process, while still maintaining the desired minimum standards of Engineering, Public Works and other City staff. Roadways Typical Section The bituminous roadways are proposed to be completely reconstructed to the subgrade. Based to the adequate amount of aggregate base, recycling the existing pavement and aggregate base for use as base material in the new roadways is practical and will be implemented on most of the roadways. Based Engineering Study Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction BA-458 October 17, 2019 13 on lack of existing pavement on W 70th St. and Wexford Rd., 8 inches of aggregate base material will be hauled in, graded and compacted as the base layer prior to placement of 2.5 inches of bituminous base and 1.5 inches of bituminous wear course. Unsuitable subgrade materials will be replaced as necessary to provide adequate support for the new roadbed. The reconstructed sections will meet the requirements of a minimum 20-year pavement design life based on projected traffic loadings. All roadways within the project area are designated as Local Streets in the Living Streets Plan. Per this plan’s design guidelines, Local Streets have a typical width of 27 feet (measured from the face of curb to the face of curb) without sidewalks. The majority of the roadways are proposed to be reconstructed to 27 feet. Due to the existing curb and gutter being in good condition, Antrim Court, Antrim Terrace, Dublin Circle, and Shannon Drive are proposed to remain their current widths. Kerry Road will be reconstructed to 24 feet in order to save mature trees and existing retaining walls, and because of existing steep slopes in the boulevards. Parking The City’s Living Streets Policy evaluates on-street parking based on classification, adjacent land uses, existing demand and costs of construction and maintenance. Because the City standard street width of 27 feet is proposed on most streets, staff believes that two-sided parking within the project area is appropriate. The existing and proposed street widths and parking recommendations are shown in Table 1. Street Existing Roadway Width¹ (face to face), feet Existing Curb Type Proposed Roadway Width (face to face), feet Parking Antrim Court 29 Surmountable 29 Two-sided Antrim Road 26-27.5 N/A 27 Two-sided Antrim Terrace 29 Surmountable 29 Two-sided Down Road 26-28.5 N/A 27 Two-sided Dublin Circle 29.75 B618 29.75 Two-sided Dublin Road 24.4-30 N/A 27 Two-sided Kerry Road 23.6-25.5 N/A 24 One-sided Lee Valley Road 28.3-30 N/A 27 Two-sided Shannon Drive 29 Surmountable 29 Two-sided Tralee Drive 27.5-30 N/A 27 Two-sided Engineering Study Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction BA-458 October 17, 2019 14 West 70th Street 25.2-27.5 N/A 27 Two-sided Wexford Road 23-25 N/A 27 Two-sided ¹Existing roadway width is measured from edge of bituminous to edge of bituminous on streets with no curb and gutter Table 1: Street Widths and Parking Approximately 1/3 of roadways in the project area have existing curb and gutter. This curb and gutter has been evaluated and it has been determined that spot repairs can be performed in lieu of removing and replacing the curb. It is estimated that less than 10% of the total curb length will need to be replaced. Besides these intermittent spot repairs, all existing curb and gutter will remain in place, and the roadway will remain its existing width. The proposed geometry of the intersections of Kerry Road/Wexford Road and Wexford Road/Down Road is shown in Figure 4. The width of Wexford Road and Down Road is proposed to be 27 feet from face of curb to face of curb and the width of Kerry Road is proposed to be 24 feet from face of curb to face of curb. This will reduce the large existing radius between Down Road and Kerry Road, forcing drivers to slow down as they maneuver through the two intersections. Figure 4: Kerry Rd/Wexford Rd and Wexford Rd/Down Rd Intersections Engineering Study Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction BA-458 October 17, 2019 15 The proposed geometry of the Down Road and Lee Valley Road intersection is shown in Figure 5. The proposed roadway will move west from its existing location to be more centered within the right of way. However, the roadway may only move approximately 1–3 feet due to existing retaining walls and power pole guy wires on the west and southwest side of the roadway. The widths of Down Road and Lee Valley Road are proposed to be 27 feet from face of curb to face of curb. The width of the roadway through the curve is proposed to be 30 feet in order to help snow plow drivers maneuver the turn easier. The southern curb line through the curve is proposed to receive surmountable curb so snow plows can safely and easily push snow into the boulevard. Figure 5: Proposed Down Rd/Lee Valley Rd Intersection Roadway Signage All traffic signage within the project area, including street name blades, will be replaced to improve visibility and reflectivity (see Appendix I). All new signs will conform to the standards of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). No Parking signs are proposed on one side of Kerry Road due to the proposed 24 foot wide roadway. Driveways Any driveways that will be affected by construction will be reconstructed. The unique driveways throughout the project area, including brick pavers, will be re-laid back to their original condition. Engineering Study Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction BA-458 October 17, 2019 16 Cul de Sacs Due to the location of the existing retaining walls, utility poles, large trees, and available right of way, no significant change to the size and geometrics of the cul de sacs area proposed. Landscaping Any landscaping disturbed by construction will be replaced. Multi-Modal Transportation Pedestrian Facilities There are no proposed pedestrian facilities in this project area. Bicycle Facilities There are no proposed bicycle facilities in this project area. Public Utilities Sanitary Sewer This section of the study will be covered in the final Engineering Study. Watermain This section of the study will be covered in the final Engineering Study. Storm Sewer This section of the study will be covered in the final Engineering Study. Private Utilities This section of the study will be covered in the final Engineering Study. RIGHT-OF-WAY/ EASEMENTS: Existing roadway right-of-way in this neighborhood is 60 feet wide. It is anticipated that all of the roadway improvements can be completed within the existing right of way. However, additional temporary construction easements are anticipated in order to complete the watermain improvements between Wexford Road and Gleason Road. Many properties have vegetation, boulders, retaining walls or other landscaped items within the City right-of-way. A portion of these landscape items will interfere with some of the proposed infrastructure improvements and will need to be removed in order to complete the necessary work. PROJECT COSTS: The total estimated project cost is $X,XXX,XXX (see Table 2). The total cost includes direct costs for engineering, clerical and construction finance costs from the start of the project to the final assessment hearing. Engineering Study Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction BA-458 October 17, 2019 17 Item Amount Total Cost Funding Source Roadway Total: $ X,XXX,XXX Special Assessments Sanitary Sewer $ XXXXXX Watermain $ XXXXXXX Storm Sewer $ XXXXXXX Utility Total: $ X,XXX,XXX City Utility Funds Sidewalk Total: $ XX,XXX PACS Fund Project Total: $ X,XXX,XXX Table 2: Estimated Project Costs ASSESSMENTS: Assessments will be levied against the benefiting adjacent properties pursuant to Chapter 429 of the Minnesota State Statues. Based on the City’s Special Assessment Policy, there are XXX roadway residential equivalent units (REUs) in the Prospect Knolls A project area. The estimated assessment per REU is $X,XXX (see Figure 6). Engineering Study Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction BA-458 October 17, 2019 18 Figure 6: Preliminary Roadway Assessment Map This section of the study will be covered in the final Engineering Study. The formulas for calculating REUs are described below: Single-Family Residential Lots with No Roadway Access = 0 REU (no direct access to roadways within project area) Single-Family Residential Corner Lots = 0.5 REU Engineering Study Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction BA-458 October 17, 2019 19 All other properties are single-family residential located entirely within the project area and will be subjected to an assessment of 1 REU. The preliminary assessment roll can be found in Appendix J. PROJECT SCHEDULE: The following schedule outlines the past and future tasks to be performed related to the project: Neighborhood Open House (all 2019/2020 projects) September 25, 2017 Neighborhood Open House (all 2020/2021 projects) September 24, 2018 Neighborhood Informational Meeting (all 2020 projects) August 12, 2019 ETC Engineering Study Review October 24, 2019 Receive Engineering Study December 3, 2019 Public Improvement Hearing December 9, 2019 Bid Opening March/April 2020 Award Contract/Begin Construction Spring 2020 Complete Construction Fall 2020 Final Assessment Hearing October 2021 RECOMMENDATION: Staff believes the project can be completed during the 2020 construction season. Staff believes the construction of this project is feasible, cost effective and necessary to improve the public infrastructure in the Prospect Knolls A neighborhood. APPENDIX: A. Traffic and Crash Data B. Comprehensive Plan Update – Pedestrian Facilities C. Comprehensive Plan Update – Bicycle Facilities D. Sewer Blockages and Watermain Breaks E. Street Lights F. Living Streets Plan G. Edina Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes H. Resident Questionnaire and Responses I. Street Signs J. 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RDAN TRIM TERANTRIM CTDOWN RDL E E V A L L E Y R D SHANNON DRTRALEE DRSHANNON DRKEMRICH DR DEWEY HILL RD W 70TH ST ANTRIM RD/ Engineering DeptSeptember 2019 Sewer Blocks and Watermain BreaksProspect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway ReconstructionImprovment No. BA-458CITYOFEDINAMIN N ESOTAINCORPORA T E D 1888 ,e Watermain BreaksSewer Blocks Improvement             8 7224 7100 7308 7024 5905 7017 7431 5809 7004 5712 6 2 5901 4 7000 7100 70007012 7121 7202 7104 7140 7009 7305 7100 7028 5912 7016 7020 7024 7016 7101 7105 7300 7104 5900 7205 7117 7028 5809 7209 7008 7021 7141 5908 5920 5912 5813 7145 7301 7024 7205 7001 6013 7013 7017 6909 7460 7119 6982 5900 7005 5904 7012 6832 7011 7109 5812 5905 7115 7032 7000 7115 7137 6005 7401 5721 7105 7019 6012 6986 5916 7304 7009 7121 7101 70217001 6009 7009 7201 7123 7308 7001 7312 7033 7201 6994 7101 7015 6909 6913 5804 7041 6905 7019 6905 7305 7209 5808 7023 6005 5729 7220 5805 58085812 7115 5800 7020 7310 6998 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6001 7012 7004 7309 7008 5916 PROJECT LIMITS W 70TH STANTRIM RDDUBLIN CIR DUBLIN RD KERRY RD WEXFORD RDAN TRIM TERANTRIM CTDOWN RDL E E V A L L E Y R D SHANNON DRTRALEE DRSHANNON DRKEMRICH DR DEWEY HILL RD W 70TH ST ANTRIM RD/ Engineering DeptSeptember 2019 Street LightsProspect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway ReconstructionImprovement No. BA-458CITYOFEDINAMIN N ESOTAINCORPORA T E D 1888 ,e Owner, Luminare, PoleMaterial Xcel Energy, Cobra Cut Off, Wood RoundXcel Energy, Cobra Drop Lense, Wood RoundXcel Energy, Traditional, FiberglassXcel Energy, Traditional, Wood Square             Living Streets Plan 2015 Safety Health Choice Economy 8 2. Living Streets Policy INTRODUCTION The Living Streets Policy was developed to provide the framework for a Living Streets Plan. The policy initially stood alone and included sections to guide the creation of the Living Street Plan. This revised policy is now an integral part of the Living Streets Plan. The Living Streets Policy ties directly to key community goals outlined in the City’s 2008 Comprehensive Plan. Those goals include safe walking, bicycling and driving; reduced storm water runoff, reduced energy consumption, and promoting health. The Living Streets Policy also compliments voluntary City initiatives such the “do.town” effort related to community health, Tree City USA and the Green Step Cities programs related to sustainability. In other cases, the Living Streets Policy will assist the City in meeting mandatory requirements set by other agencies. The Living Streets Policy is broken up into three parts: Vision, Principles and Implementation. The Policy is followed by a description of core services provided by the City of Edina that are related to or implemented in part through Living Streets. POLICY 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. The Living Streets Policy defines Edina’s vision for Living Streets, the principles Living Streets will embody, and the plan that will guide implementation of their construction. LIVING STREETS VISION Edina is a place where ... • Transportation utilizing all modes is equally safe and accessible; • Residents and families regularly choose to walk or bike; • Streets enhance neighborhood character and community identity; • Streets are safe, inviting places that encourage human interaction and physical activity; • Public policy strives to promote sustainability through balanced infrastructure investments; • Environmental stewardship and reduced energy consumption are pursued in public and private sectors alike; and • Streets support vibrant commerce and add to the value of adjacent land uses. Mini Fact Expect cyclists on the road. Watch for cyclists on the road. Treat them as you would any slow-moving vehicle. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 9 LIVING STREETS PRINCIPLES Fifteen principles guide implementation of the Living Streets Policy in the areas of all users and all modes, connectivity, context sensitivity and sustainability. The City will incorporate these principles when planning for and designing the local transportation network and when making public and private land use decisions. All Users and All Modes Principle 1: Living Streets are high-quality transportation facilities that meet the needs of the most vulnerable users such as pedestrians, cyclists, children, seniors and the disabled; and Principle 2: Living Streets provide access and mobility for all transportation modes while enhancing safety and convenience for all users. Connectivity Principle 3: The City designs, operates and maintains a transportation system that provides a highly connected network of streets that accommodate all modes of travel; Principle 4: The City seeks opportunities to overcome barriers to active transportation by preserving and repurposing existing rights-of-way and adding new rights- of-way to enhance connectivity for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit; Principle 5: The City prioritizes improvements to non-motorized connections to key destinations such as public facilities, public transit, the regional transportation network and commercial areas; Principle 6: The City will require new developments to provide interconnected street and sidewalk networks that connect to existing or planned streets or sidewalks on the perimeter of the development; and Principle 7: Projects will include consideration of the logical termini by mode. For example, the logical termini for a bike lane or sidewalk may extend beyond the traditional limits of a street construction or reconstruction project, in order to ensure multimodal connectivity and continuity. Context Sensitivity Principle 8: Living Streets are developed with input from stakeholders and designed to consider neighborhood character and promote a strong sense of place; Principle 9: Living Streets preserve and protect natural features such as waterways, urban forest, sensitive slopes and soils; Principle 10: Living Streets are designed and built with coordination between business and property owners along commercial corridors to develop vibrant commercial districts; Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 10 Principle 11: Living Streets coordinate with regional transit networks and regional authorities; and Principle 12: The City will consider the fiscal context of projects and potential financial impacts when implementing Living Streets at the project level. Sustainability Principle 13: Living Streets will improve the current and future quality of life of the public, Principle 14: Living Streets will reduce environmental impacts associated with the construction and operation of roadways; and Principle 15: The City will increase the life span and resilience of its infrastructure and will build infrastructure with consideration for lifecycle costs and ease of maintenance. LIVING STREETS IMPLEMENTATION The City of Edina will develop Living Streets in the regular course of business of maintaining, expanding or redeveloping the road network and will be guided by the Vision and Principles established above. Implementation will happen predominantly through the neighborhood street reconstruction program, but also though specific stand-alone stormwater utility, pedestrian, bicycle or safety projects. Project prioritization is not specifically part of the Living Streets Plan. Prioritization of projects takes place in the City’s Capital Improvement Program and Budget and is determined by the City Council with guidance from the Living Streets Vision and Principles. The City will actively promote and apply the Living Streets Policy and Plan by: • Applying the Living Streets Policy and Plan to all street projects, including those involving operations, maintenance, new construction, reconstruction, retrofits, repaving, rehabilitation or changes in the allocation of pavement space on an existing roadway. This also includes privately built roads, sidewalks, paths and trails. • Drawing on all sources of transportation funding and actively pursuing grants, cost-sharing opportunities and other new or special funding sources as applicable. • Through all City departments supporting the vision and principles outlined in this Plan in their work. • By acting as an advocate for Living Streets principles when a local transportation or land use decision is under the jurisdiction of another agency. Projects that implement Living Streets will be guided by pedestrian and cyclist network plans and roadway classifications and will consider the physical, social, ecologic, regulatory and economic context in a given project area. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 11 The project delivery system used to build Living Streets will: • Systematically engage Edina residents and project stakeholders to better inform project-level recommendations. • Keep Edina residents and project stakeholders informed about Living Streets and the range of services they help provide. • Follow minimum Living Streets design requirements and standards. • Manage construction impacts to residents and users of streets. Network The creation of a Living Streets network of road, pedestrian and bicycle facilities provides mobility, accessibility and access to people, places and spaces. The resulting interconnection of neighborhoods links people to goods and services and to one another, and increases quality of life for those who live in, work in, or visit the city. Existing and planned transportation networks are identified in the City of Edina Comprehensive Plan and other approved/adopted plans. Network plans include: • Roadway Network (Functional Classification, Jurisdictional Classification) • Sidewalk Facilities • Bicycle Facilities (Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan) • Active Routes to School Comprehensive Plan • Transit Service Network plans are approved by the City Council. In most cases, modification requires an amendment of the Comprehensive Plan. The expansion, creation and improvement of pedestrian and bicycle networks will be well planned and prioritized: • Expansion of existing networks and providing connections to key traffic generators or destinations provide immediate benefit to all network users and is a top priority. • Network connections serving vulnerable users such as children, seniors and the disabled are a top priority. • Network connections serving high-volume uses such as schools, retail destinations or regional public transit are a top priority. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 12 Context Contextual variety can either constrain or create opportunity in roadway and other infrastructure projects. The following are contexts that will be considered and will influence the planning, design and implementation of Living Streets. Exceptions Living Streets principles will be included in all street construction, reconstruction, repaving and rehabilitation projects, except under one or more of the conditions listed below. City staff will document proposed exceptions as part of a project proposal. • A project involves only ordinary maintenance activities designed to keep assets in serviceable condition, such as mowing, cleaning, sweeping, spot repair, concrete joint repair or pothole filling, or when interim measures are implemented on a temporary detour. Such maintenance activities, however, shall consider and meet the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians. CONTEXTS OF LIVING STREETS Ecological Water resource, ponds, wetlands, lakes, streams Natural resouces, trees, and urban forest Air quality Climate Sun and shade Materials, waste, energy, sustainability Regulatory State Aid roadway Watershed rules Operational Maintenance operations Traffic control or functional constraints Project Type Public Neighborhood street reconstruction Neighborhood street reconstruction with major associated utility work State Aid street reconstruction Stand-alone sidewalk, bicycle or utility project Public partner lead State County Transit agency Parks district Private development Will remain private Future public Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 13 • The City exempts a project due to an excessively disproportionate cost of establishing a bikeway, walkway or transit enhancement as part of a project. • The City determines that the construction is not practically feasible or cost effective because of significant or adverse environmental impacts to waterways, flood plains, remnants or native vegetation, wetlands or other critical areas. • Available budget is constrained or project timing allows more efficient construction at a later date. Engagement Members of the public have an interest in understanding and providing input for public projects. Project recommendations will be developed with a transparent and defined level of public engagement. The public will have access to the decision-making process and decision makers via public meetings and other correspondence and will be provided the opportunity to give input throughout the process. Project reports will discuss how their input helped to influence recommendations and decisions. The City of Edina’s Living Streets will continue to engage and solicit public input as a vital component of the project implementation process. See Chapter 5 for a more detailed discussion regarding the purpose of and opportunities for public engagement. Design The guidelines contained in the Living Streets Plan will be used to direct the planning, funding, design, construction, operation and maintenance of new and modified streets, sidewalks, paths and trails. The guidelines allow for context-sensitive designs. The Design Guidelines (see Chapter 6): • Keep street pavement widths to the minimum necessary. • Provide well-designed pedestrian accommodation in the form of sidewalks or shared-use pathways on all arterial, collector and local connector streets. Sidewalks shall also be required where streets abut a public school, public building, community playfield or neighborhood park. Termini will be determined by context. • Provide frequent, convenient and safe street crossings. These may be at intersections designed to be pedestrian friendly, or at mid-block locations where needed and appropriate. • Provide bicycle accommodation on all primary bike routes. • Allocate right-of-way for boulevards. • Allocate right-of-way for parking only when necessary and not in conflict with Living Streets principles. • Consider streets as part of our natural ecosystem and incorporate landscaping, trees, rain gardens and other features to improve air and water quality. The Design Guidelines in this Plan will be incorporated into other City plans, manuals, rules, regulations and programs as appropriate. As new and better practices evolve, the City will update this Living Streets Plan. Minimum standards will guide how vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle networks interact and share public right of way. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 14 Benchmarks and Performance Measures The ability to measure the performance of a plan, as well as knowing that it is functioning as it is intended, is vitally important to overall success and the ability to sustain it. With this in mind, the City will monitor and measure its performance relative to the Living Streets Policy. Benchmarks that will demonstrate success include: Every street and neighborhood is a comfortable place for walking and bicycling. This does not mean that every street in the city will have walking and biking facilities. It means that each neighborhood will provide a network of these facilities such that walking and biking to and through neighborhoods is a comfortable experience. Every child can walk or bike to school or a park safely. It is essential that alternatives to driving to school or parks be provided to children and their caregivers. These alternatives – walking or bicycling – will be both safe and convenient modes of transportation. See the Edina Active Routes to School Plan for more information. Seniors, children, and disabled people can cross all streets safely and comfortably. Opportunities to cross all streets in Edina, including local, collectors and arterial streets, will be provided. These crossings will be safe and comfortable for all users, regardless of age or ability. An active way of life is available to all. Opportunities for active living should be made available to all members of the Edina community by connecting centers of activity via active, multimodal transportation. Each resident of and visitor to Edina will have the ability to lead an active way of life. There are zero traffic fatalities or serious injuries. Perhaps the ultimate safety benchmark is zero traffic fatalities or serious injuries. Modeled from the Vision Zero Initiative (www.visionzeroinitiative.com), an aspirational yet primary goal of Living Streets is to achieve this high level of safety on the City’s roadways. Reduce untreated street water flows into local waterways and reduce storm water volume. Cost-effective stormwater best management practices (BMPs) are strategically selected to go above and beyond regulatory requirements to provide for flood protection and clean water services through the use of infrastructure that retains, settles, filters, infiltrates, diverts or reduces the volume of stormwater that flows to local surface waters. Retail streets stay or become popular regional destinations. Part of Edina’s Living Streets vision is that “streets support vibrant commerce.” While most of the city’s streets are residential, Edina’s business districts are a vital part of the community. The benefits of Living Streets extend to retail streets as well, making them more attractive to businesses and consumers alike. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 15 The City will draw on the following data to measure performance: • Number of crashes or transportation-related injuries reported to the Police Department. • Number and type of traffic safety complaints or requests. • Resident responses to transportation related questions in resident surveys. • Resident responses to post-project surveys. • The number of trips by walking, bicycling and transit (if applicable) as measured before and after the project. • Envision ratings from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure. • Additional performance measures may be identified as this Policy is implemented. Mini Fact Motorists must stop behind all crosswalks. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy             APPENDIX H Resident Questionnaire and Responses 16.67%8 83.33%40 Q1 Does your property have drainage issues the City should know about?Examples: History of flooding/standing water, grading, backyard drain, nuisance sump pump, etc. Answered: 48 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 48 #PLEASE COMMENT ON THE TYPES PROBLEMS YOU HAVE:DATE 1 Water doesn't go into drains correctly. It goes down the side of the road, then crosses the road before reaching the drain. 8/1/2019 4:30 AM 2 Grading slopes down from street to house. Water flow runs around the house into the backyard. During heavy storms, the property can pond water. So important to keep street water flow from entering property. 7/31/2019 1:36 PM 3 Standing water behind 7305 Shannon Drive after heavy rain 7/26/2019 3:34 AM 4 The street drains into our driveway and subsequently to our house if there is too much rain or snow melt. 7/1/2019 10:17 AM 5 Fireplug area in circle does not run to drain. Drain will often freeze in late fall 6/20/2019 5:04 AM 6 Yard floods after heavy rain 6/18/2019 12:11 PM 7 although I believe the next door neighbor does have those problems 6/13/2019 3:20 AM 8 My sewer line to the main line runs the entire length of the street to the corner (not just at the end of my property line) and has frozen two of the past five years causing back up and damage to my basement. In addition very few companies have the kind of equipment with sufficient length to unthaw the line. Since the line is under the street, there has been nothing I could do about it. Fixing this when the road work is done is a top priority. 6/11/2019 7:09 AM 9 Improper grading 6/11/2019 2:23 AM 10 Water pours down our south and back yards when the sewer drains on Antrim plug up. Are there sewer drains that won't plug up with debris in heavy rains? Could something more be done with ditching? 6/10/2019 12:45 AM Yes No 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 1 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 72.92%35 20.83%10 6.25%3 Q2 How concerned are you with the speed of traffic in your neighborhood or on your street? Answered: 48 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 48 Not Concerned Concerned Very Concerned 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Not Concerned Concerned Very Concerned 2 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 93.33%14 100.00%15 Q3 If concerned or very concerned, please enter the location(s) and describe why you feel that way. Answered: 15 Skipped: 33 #LOCATION OF ISSUE:DATE 1 Down Road meeting Wexford, then Kerry, then Dublin 7/1/2019 10:17 AM 2 going uP Antrim toward 70th and the going down Antrim from 70th 6/21/2019 5:58 AM 3 Intersection of Shannon Drive and Lee Valley Road 6/19/2019 8:18 AM 4 Antrim Road, north of 70th, people drive fast 6/18/2019 5:15 PM 5 7032 Wexford Rd 6/18/2019 12:11 PM 6 Down Rd and Lee Valley Rd 6/18/2019 2:15 AM 7 Shannon Dr & Kemrich 6/17/2019 5:09 AM 8 Dublin road and Dublin circle 6/11/2019 7:09 AM 9 Shannon and Lee Valley 6/11/2019 2:23 AM 10 Dewey Hill Rd. & Shannon Drive 6/10/2019 3:45 PM 11 Antrim Road 6/10/2019 3:16 AM 12 7104 Shannon 6/9/2019 10:32 AM 13 Antrim road near antrim court 6/9/2019 5:45 AM 14 Kerry Road and Down Road 6/8/2019 7:59 AM #WHY IS IT AN ISSUE OF CONCERN?DATE 1 Walkers, bikers, but mostly blind corners 7/1/2019 10:17 AM 2 AND the reality that no one gets its a three way stop at Antrim/70th where cars dont get that its a right of way on 70th. Its an ineffective sign and no one obeys it. 6/21/2019 5:58 AM 3 People not familiar with area and are looking to drive down to Dewey Hill area often accelerate when they discover they have entered a dead end... 6/20/2019 5:04 AM 4 This is a three-way intersection where cars, school buses, bicyclist and children come from all directions. It is a pick-up stop for school buses. There have been some close calls here. Because of the steep slope from one side, cars and bicyclist come into the intersection very fast. We really need a stop sign here. 6/19/2019 8:18 AM 5 people walking on the sidewalk are at risk 6/18/2019 5:15 PM 6 2/3 of yard is often very muddy and wet 6/18/2019 12:11 PM 7 The roads are narrow with blind spot curves. Most drivers are good but some drive way too fast for these areas. We need signage to reduce speed and watch for pedestrians, since there are no sidewalks. 6/18/2019 2:15 AM 8 too fast up & down the Shannon dr. hill.6/17/2019 5:09 AM 9 There is a blind spot coming around the corner and cars seem to accelerate as they are going east. 6/11/2019 7:09 AM ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Location of issue: Why is it an issue of concern? 3 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 10 Uncontrolled intersection and vehicles often go quickly through without pausing to look for cross traffic. Also the speed of traffic on Down Road/Kerry Road can be fast from the perspective of a pedestrian as there is not a safe place to walk on these roads. 6/11/2019 2:23 AM 11 Running stop signs when there is a lot of foot traffic and bikes down Dewey.6/10/2019 3:45 PM 12 Hilly with windy road 6/10/2019 3:16 AM 13 speed at which Amazon, FedEx & UPS drivers drive in front of house 6/9/2019 10:32 AM 14 People drive far too fast, it is dangerous to bikes and pedestrians. Some people drive down antrim court too fast also but it is less common. 6/9/2019 5:45 AM 15 Cars travel this hairpin curve at excessive speed for level of visibility 6/8/2019 7:59 AM 4 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 89.36%42 8.51%4 2.13%1 Q4 How concerned are you with the volume of traffic or the number of vehicles in your neighborhood or on your street? Answered: 47 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 47 Not Concerned Concerned Very Concerned 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Not Concerned Concerned Very Concerned 5 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 60.00%3 100.00%5 Q5 If concerned or very concerned, please enter the location(s) and describe why you feel that way. Answered: 5 Skipped: 43 #LOCATION OF ISSUE:DATE 1 In front of house 7/31/2019 1:40 PM 2 Intersection of 70th St and Antrim 6/18/2019 2:18 AM 3 70th and Antrim intersection 6/9/2019 3:49 AM #WHY IS IT AN ISSUE OF CONCERN?DATE 1 We are near the front of a dead end street. So all traffic in and out goes by our house.7/31/2019 1:40 PM 2 This is a very busy intersection especially during school days and during rush hour. Many motorist use this intersection to bypass Hwy 62. Many do not understand that traffic from 70th St westbound has no stop sign. There are also no crosswalks here for the many pedestrians especially students walking to school. 6/18/2019 2:18 AM 3 Mornings and evenings.6/11/2019 7:10 AM 4 Because of the amount of foot traffic and bikes in the area.6/10/2019 3:46 PM 5 Extremely heavy volume on school days between 8-8:30. Nominal traffic rest of day/summer/weekends 6/9/2019 3:49 AM ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Location of issue: Why is it an issue of concern? 6 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 67.39%31 21.74%10 10.87%5 Q6 How concerned are you with motorist behavior in your neighborhood? (Examples of poor motorist behavior include speeding, rolling through stop signs, failing to yield and driving aggressively.) Answered: 46 Skipped: 2 TOTAL 46 Not Concerned Concerned Very Concerned 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Not Concerned Concerned Very Concerned 7 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 86.67%13 93.33%14 Q7 If concerned or very concerned, please enter the location(s) and describe why you feel that way. Answered: 15 Skipped: 33 #LOCATION OF ISSUE:DATE 1 Every day people driving on Dewey Hill blow through the stop sign on Dewey Hill and Shannon Drive. 8/3/2019 7:11 AM 2 Shannan and Kemrich 8/1/2019 4:34 AM 3 70th & Antrim 7/31/2019 12:36 PM 4 Dewey Hill at the intersection with Shannon 7/26/2019 3:36 AM 5 Down Road meeting Wexford, Kerry and Dublin 7/1/2019 10:19 AM 6 West 70th an Antrim southbound stop sign often ignored by cars making left eastbound on W 70th. Drivers often ignore cars continuing west to the top of w. 70 th 6/20/2019 5:11 AM 7 Fast driving on Antrim Road 6/18/2019 5:16 PM 8 As stated above 6/18/2019 2:19 AM 9 Shannon Dr. & Kemrich 6/17/2019 5:11 AM 10 At Shannon/Lee Valley and then all the way up Down/Kerry/Antrim 6/11/2019 2:25 AM 11 70th Street and Antrim-6/10/2019 5:14 AM 12 Antrim road and antrim court 6/9/2019 5:46 AM 13 Kerry/Down Road 6/8/2019 8:00 AM #WHY IS IT AN ISSUE OF CONCERN?DATE 1 Someone is going to die.8/3/2019 7:11 AM 2 yield sign should be on Kemrich, not Shannon 8/1/2019 4:34 AM 3 The 3 way stop is confusing for drivers unfamiliar with the intersection. The signage that the north bound traffic does not stop, needs to be more visible. Also, drivers roll through the stop sighs regularly. This impact me in all ways as asked in question #8. 7/31/2019 12:36 PM 4 Failure to completely stop on Dewey Hill 7/26/2019 3:36 AM 5 Blind corners and foot and bike traffic 7/1/2019 10:19 AM 6 High percentage of drivers ignore the stop sign at southbound Antrim as they make a eastbound left turn....significant danger to drivers continuing west on 70 th 6/20/2019 5:11 AM 7 Pedestrian risk 6/18/2019 5:16 PM 8 Rolling thru stop sign 6/17/2019 5:11 AM 9 Intersection of 70th and Antrim. Almost impossible to make a left turn north on to Antrim in the morning during school starting times. 6/11/2019 7:11 AM 10 Vehicles routinely take up the entire roadway but the turns are near hairpin and there have been some close calls when rounding those corners as vehicles do not stay in their own lane. Also concerned about pedestrian safety, especially as middle and high school children do not get a bus and have to walk on these roadways. 6/11/2019 2:25 AM 11 Ignoring stop signs altogether 6/10/2019 3:47 PM ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Location of issue: Why is it an issue of concern? 8 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 12 Dangerous weird corner- we all just stop- Even school buses pull out in front of you when you come up the hill ... dangerous. 6/10/2019 5:14 AM 13 People drive too fast and dangerously for a residential neighborhood.6/9/2019 5:46 AM 14 Hairpin curve with limited visibility; some cars travel too fast through here 6/8/2019 8:00 AM 9 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 54.17%13 4.17%1 41.67%10 Q8 In general, these behaviors impact you most when you are: Answered: 24 Skipped: 24 TOTAL 24 Driving Bicycling Walking, jogging or... 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Driving Bicycling Walking, jogging or running 10 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 51.16%22 48.84%21 Q9 Do you feel that any intersection in your neighborhood is unsafe? Answered: 43 Skipped: 5 TOTAL 43 #IF YES, WHICH INTERSECTION?DATE 1 Dewy Hill and Shannon Drive AND also Antrim and 70th. I have almost been hit multiple times on Antrim and 70th. It should be a 4 way stop. 8/3/2019 7:14 AM 2 Shannon & Kemrich 8/1/2019 4:41 AM 3 Shannon Drive/Kemrich Dr 7/28/2019 1:30 PM 4 Dewey Hill at Gleason 7/26/2019 3:38 AM 5 Shannon Drive and Lee Valley Road 7/4/2019 5:09 AM 6 Kerry and Dublin "Y"7/1/2019 10:21 AM 7 Shannon Drive and Lee Valley 6/20/2019 5:06 PM 8 Antrim and w.70th 6/20/2019 5:12 AM 9 Kerry and Dublin Road 6/19/2019 10:10 AM 10 Shannon Drive and Lee Valley road. Also the lack of lighting on the cul-de-sac near 7021 Shannon Drive 6/19/2019 8:20 AM 11 70th St and Antrim 6/18/2019 2:20 AM 12 W 70TH ST AND ANTRIM RD 6/16/2019 4:09 PM 13 Kemrich and Shannon Drive 6/14/2019 4:26 AM 14 70th & Antrim 6/13/2019 9:43 AM 15 Shannon Dr & Kemrich Dr 6/13/2019 4:22 AM 16 Shannon/Lee Valley 6/11/2019 2:26 AM 17 70th and Antrim. People assume it’s a 4-way stop and pull out in front of cars coming up 70th to cross over Antrim 6/10/2019 11:28 AM 18 Where Shannon Dr "Ts" into Lee Valley Rd if travelling East on Lee Valley Rd or North on Shannon Dr 6/10/2019 6:51 AM Yes No 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 11 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 19 70th and Antrim 6/10/2019 5:15 AM 20 When Shannon Drive makes a 90 degree right turn and then a 90 degree left turn up hill.6/10/2019 12:50 AM 21 Shannon and Lee Valley, and Shannon and Kemrich (both have stop signs in only one direction), and 70th and Antrim (no one understands that it is not a 4 way stop) 6/9/2019 9:04 AM 22 Dublin & Kerry 6/9/2019 6:18 AM 23 Antrim road and 70th is a dangerous intersection for people who are not familiar with the area. They usually believe it is a 4 way stop. There probably should be a signal light. 6/9/2019 5:48 AM 24 70th & Antrim. Its a 3 way stop but many drivers assume its a 4-way stop. Pedestrians and westbound traffic on 70th are compromised 6/9/2019 3:51 AM 12 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 40.74%11 33.33%9 22.22%6 37.04%10 25.93%7 11.11%3 0.00%0 3.70%1 37.04%10 Q10 Which, if any, of the following factors contribute to your feeling that the intersection is unsafe? (select all that apply) Answered: 27 Skipped: 21 Total Respondents: 27 #OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)DATE 1 Right of way backward to logic.8/1/2019 4:41 AM Lack of traffic cont... Issues with sight lines ... Drivers failing to s... Drivers failing to... Drivers turning corn... Lack of marked crosswalk Street(s) too wide Insufficient Lighting Other (please specify) 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Lack of traffic control (traffic signal, stop sign, yield sign) Issues with sight lines or clear view Drivers failing to stop at stop sign Drivers failing to yield Drivers turning corner too fast Lack of marked crosswalk Street(s) too wide Insufficient Lighting Other (please specify) 13 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 2 Confusing signage 6/18/2019 2:20 AM 3 3 WAY STOP SIGN. A LOT OF DRIVERS DO NOT REALIZE THAT A NON STANDARD STOP (3 WAYS) IS IN PLACE. SO DRIVERS COMING FROM ANTRIM USUALLY CROSS IN FRONT OF DRIVERS COMING UP ON 70TH ST. BECAUSE THEY EXPECT THE 70TH ST DRIVER WILL STOP, WHEN ACTUALLY THERE IS NO STOP SIGN THERE. THE THREE WAY IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I HAVE WITNESSED MANY CLOSE CALLS. 6/16/2019 4:09 PM 4 Why does the traffic that turns onto Shannon Drive have the right away? Drivers on Kemrich have to turn onto Shannon which does not give them the right away. Very confusing! 6/14/2019 4:26 AM 5 Need better signage, cars stop when they don't need to, very frustrating.6/13/2019 9:43 AM 6 n/a 6/13/2019 3:21 AM 7 teeny sign saying traffice from left doesnt stop.6/10/2019 5:15 AM 8 Folks driving over the speed limit.6/10/2019 12:50 AM 9 need for reinforced guard rail 6/9/2019 6:18 AM 10 It feels like a four way stop but it isn't.6/9/2019 5:48 AM 14 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 85.71%24 3.57%1 10.71%3 Q11 In general, the intersection feels most unsafe when you are: Answered: 28 Skipped: 20 TOTAL 28 Driving Bicycling Walking, jogging,... 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Driving Bicycling Walking, jogging, running 15 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 33.33%15 24.44%11 26.67%12 11.11%5 4.44%2 Q12 How frequently do you walk, jog or run in your neighborhood? Answered: 45 Skipped: 3 TOTAL 45 Very frequently... Frequently(2-3 times p... Occasionally (1-4 times p... Rarely (less than once pe... Never 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Very frequently (daily or near daily) Frequently (2-3 times per week) Occasionally (1-4 times per month) Rarely (less than once per month) Never 16 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 100.00%42 2.38%1 0.00%0 0.00%0 16.67%7 Q13 If you walk, jog or run in your neighborhood, what are your primary reasons for doing so? (select all that apply) Answered: 42 Skipped: 6 Total Respondents: 42 #OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)DATE 1 Errands 7/31/2019 12:38 PM 2 Getting to neighbors.7/1/2019 10:21 AM 3 Walk our dog 6/23/2019 3:25 PM 4 Walk to park with children 6/13/2019 4:24 AM 5 Children walking to school 6/11/2019 2:28 AM 6 Walk the dog 6/10/2019 6:56 AM 7 Walk my dogs 6/9/2019 3:52 AM Health/exercise Travel to/from destination... Commute to/from work Access transit Other (please specify) 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Health/exercise Travel to/from destination (such as store, coffee shop) Commute to/from work Access transit Other (please specify) 17 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire Q14 If you don't walk, jog or run in your neighborhood as often as you would like, what reconstruction improvement might increase your walking, jogging or running frequency? Please list all that you can think of. Answered: 12 Skipped: 36 #RESPONSES DATE 1 I think it's fine the way it is.8/3/2019 7:16 AM 2 Sidewalks 7/4/2019 5:09 AM 3 Pot holes 6/20/2019 5:13 AM 4 Roads need to be repaved---many pot holes make it unsafe.6/18/2019 12:13 PM 5 NONE 6/16/2019 4:09 PM 6 Our roads are falling apart and we don't have curbs or any kind of markings. What would be unsafe about that. 6/13/2019 9:44 AM 7 I enjoy the open spaces and am very concerned that there is an industrial water treatment plant planned for the reservoir in my neighborhood. It is outrageous that my elected officials slid this through all the way to a building design without considering me, my neighbors, and the terrible impact on our quiet residential neighborhood. I will work actively to get every one of those officials out of office and publicly ostracized. 6/13/2019 3:24 AM 8 A safe place for pedestrians, especially minor pedestrians, to walk & bike by adding either a walk/bike lane or even better, a sidewalk. These streets are twisting, narrow, steep, and not well lit. 6/11/2019 2:28 AM 9 None. I walk, jog or run in my neighborhood as often as I like.6/10/2019 6:56 AM 10 ???6/10/2019 5:16 AM 11 The turn around Kerry, Wexford and Down is a fairly blind turn. I'm afraid someone is going to run me over someday there. 6/9/2019 5:52 AM 12 None 6/8/2019 8:01 AM 18 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 2.22%1 15.56%7 28.89%13 11.11%5 42.22%19 Q15 How frequently do you ride a bicycle in your neighborhood? Answered: 45 Skipped: 3 TOTAL 45 Very frequently... Frequently(2-3 times p... Occasionally (1-4 times p... Rarely (less than once pe... Never 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Very frequently (daily or near daily) Frequently (2-3 times per week) Occasionally (1-4 times per month) Rarely (less than once per month) Never 19 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 90.91%20 13.64%3 0.00%0 0.00%0 9.09%2 Q16 If you ride a bicycle in your neighborhood, what are your primary reasons for doing so? (select all that apply) Answered: 22 Skipped: 26 Total Respondents: 22 #OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)DATE 1 To from school 6/11/2019 2:29 AM 2 My husband usually puts his bike in the car .... Many Hills here.6/10/2019 5:17 AM Health/exercise Travel to/from destination... Commute to/from work Access transit Other (please specify) 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Health/exercise Travel to/from destination (such as store, coffee shop) Commute to/from work Access transit Other (please specify) 20 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire Q17 If you don't ride a bicycle in your neighborhood as often as you would like, what reconstruction improvement might increase your bicycle riding frequency? Please list all that you can think of. Answered: 13 Skipped: 35 #RESPONSES DATE 1 I think it's fine the way it is.8/3/2019 7:16 AM 2 Angle type curb.8/1/2019 4:53 AM 3 n/a 6/18/2019 5:17 PM 4 NONE 6/16/2019 4:09 PM 5 The roads are in poor condition with too many pot holes to navigate around. Plus there are too many blind spots and drivers cannot see you until they are very close. 6/14/2019 4:28 AM 6 Same as the last page.6/13/2019 9:45 AM 7 Limiting truck traffic would help. Right now we have a lot of different waste management haulers and frankly, city vehicles, that are very large for the roadway and intimidating. 6/13/2019 3:25 AM 8 terrible potholes 6/11/2019 12:27 PM 9 See previous response concerning needing a safe area on the roadway to ride, either a bike lane or sidewalk. 6/11/2019 2:29 AM 10 None 6/10/2019 6:57 AM 11 Remove hills (ha!)6/9/2019 9:06 AM 12 none, my neighborhood is great for biking, i just don't have time 6/9/2019 3:52 AM 13 None 6/8/2019 8:02 AM 21 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 11.11%5 4.44%2 4.44%2 31.11%14 48.89%22 Q18 How frequently do you or a member of your household park on the street? Answered: 45 Skipped: 3 TOTAL 45 Very frequently... Frequently (2-3 times p... Occasionally (1-4 times p... Rarely (less than once pe... Never 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Very frequently (daily or near daily) Frequently (2-3 times per week) Occasionally (1-4 times per month) Rarely (less than once per month) Never 22 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 11.11%5 11.11%5 35.56%16 37.78%17 4.44%2 Q19 How frequently do visitors to your household park on the street? Answered: 45 Skipped: 3 TOTAL 45 Very frequently... Frequently(2-3 times p... Occasionally (1-4 times p... Rarely (less than once pe... Never 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Very frequently (daily or near daily) Frequently (2-3 times per week) Occasionally (1-4 times per month) Rarely (less than once per month) Never 23 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 48.89%22 37.78%17 11.11%5 0.00%0 2.22%1 Q20 How satisfied are you with the availability of on-street parking in your neighborhood? Answered: 45 Skipped: 3 TOTAL 45 #ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ABOUT PARKING?DATE 1 Cul-de-sac location limits parking options 6/20/2019 5:09 PM 2 I live in a circle. However, majority of the streets in this area are very narrow and do not have enough space for park on the streets safely. 6/18/2019 2:23 AM 3 road is too steep curvy for safe on street parking 6/9/2019 6:21 AM Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied 24 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire Q21 Please tell us anything else you would like us to know about existing traffic or street conditions in your neighborhood. Answered: 13 Skipped: 35 #RESPONSES DATE 1 The [Shannon Drive/Lee Valley Road/Down Road] hill is very difficult to traverse during winter snowfalls. Homeowners cars are often stranded and subsequently towed. Schoolbuses have also lost control and slid downhill at angles that result in the street becoming blocked and the bus needing emergency towing assistance 7/28/2019 1:39 PM 2 Street surface is deteriorating 6/20/2019 5:09 PM 3 Our street is in terrible shape and needs to be changed so all water and debris from storms doesn't end up in our yard as we are at end of culture-de-sac 6/18/2019 12:16 PM 4 The streets are in very poor condition.6/18/2019 2:23 AM 5 IT WORKS FINE AS IT IS 6/16/2019 4:10 PM 6 My street, Tralee Drive, is falling apart everywhere. You finally filled in a bomb size pot hole that had been there for 3 years. I have a pothole at the bottom of my driveway with dirt and rocks exposed. I see you replacing roads that look fine and have curbs. Stop pushing our project back and update our street. 6/13/2019 9:47 AM 7 Physical condition of Lee Valley Road/Down Road in particular is HORRIBLE -- craters and potholes everywhere. City occasionally patches a few of the bigger ones, but that stretch of road remains in terrible condition generally. 6/13/2019 4:28 AM 8 Very poor roads 6/11/2019 5:50 AM 9 There isn’t room for a sidewalk on our street, it is already a narrow and winding road so any narrowing of the street would cause it to become dangerous. Please don’t ruin this beautiful neighborhood with unnecessary narrowing of the roads or sidewalks. 6/10/2019 11:44 AM 10 The surface of the street is not in need of repair and sidewalks are not needed. Any problems are a result of utility companies not properly repairing damage caused by their installations, including damage to the connection of house lines to public lines in the street. 6/10/2019 7:02 AM 11 we are on a quiet circle.. The people moving lawns use our circle for a turn around - but normally its a nice quiet area-- Thank goodness 6/10/2019 5:20 AM 12 fix the pot holes!!!!6/9/2019 6:21 AM 13 Roads are in poor shape 6/9/2019 5:53 AM 25 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 18.60%8 81.40%35 Q22 Do you favor improving the streetlights in your neighborhood (residential streetlights are funded by special assessment)? Answered: 43 Skipped: 5 TOTAL 43 #OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)DATE 1 We definitely don't want lights by our home.8/3/2019 7:19 AM 2 Roadway reconstruction time would be good to bury above ground utility wire and cables.7/10/2019 9:54 AM 3 Have already been upgraded 6/21/2019 5:56 AM 4 It gets very dark on the street at the north side of the cul-de-sac near 7021 Shannon Drive. Its difficult for drivers to see people walking until the last moment. There is a street light on the other side of the cul-de-sac but it is totally inadequate. 6/19/2019 8:24 AM 5 I would prefer to limit the number and brightness of street lighting. This is a quiet, lovely neighborhood and we don't need the light pollution or waste of energy in making night into day. I'm not afraid and visibility is already good. 6/13/2019 3:26 AM 6 Some areas are not well lit.6/11/2019 2:30 AM 7 Most of us have outside lights and again we are a quiet circle- No one really comes down here unless they turn around or are gawking at homes.. Its a sweet spot -- No lights needed - as we all have already addressed that. 6/10/2019 5:20 AM Yes No 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 26 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 2.27%1 2.27%1 4.55%2 2.27%1 6.82%3 6.82%3 6.82%3 9.09%4 Q23 What is your street name? Answered: 44 Skipped: 4 W 70th Street Antrim Court Antrim Road Antrim Terrace Down Road Dublin Circle Dublin Road Kerry Road Lee Valley Road Shannon Drive Tralee Drive Wexford Road 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES W 70th Street Antrim Court Antrim Road Antrim Terrace Down Road Dublin Circle Dublin Road Kerry Road 27 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire 13.64%6 38.64%17 2.27%1 4.55%2 TOTAL 44 Lee Valley Road Shannon Drive Tralee Drive Wexford Road 28 / 28 Prospect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire             89:{ 89:z 89:B bcdpf !"$ ª«¬­ !"$ !"$ 89:z 89:{ !"$ ª«¬¯ 89:z 89:B89:z 89:B 89:= 1238 8 7224 7100 7308 7024 5905 7017 5809 7004 5712 6 2 5901 4 7000 7100 70007012 7121 7202 7104 7140 7009 7305 7100 7028 5912 7016 7020 7024 7016 7101 7105 7300 7104 5900 7205 7117 7028 5809 7209 7008 7021 7141 5908 5920 5912 5813 7145 7301 7024 7205 7001 6013 7013 7017 6909 7119 6982 5900 7005 5904 7012 6832 7011 7109 5812 5905 7115 7032 7000 7115 7137 6005 5721 7105 7019 6012 6986 5916 7304 7009 7121 7101 70217001 6009 7201 7123 7308 7001 7312 7201 6994 7101 7015 6909 6913 5804 7019 7305 7209 5808 7023 6005 5729 7220 5805 58085812 7115 5800 7020 7310 6998 5816 6836 7029 5812 5716 7012 7131 7302 5805 6912 5801 5725 7109 7309 7208 5920 7129 7109 6990 7125 7309 7128 7212 7100 7012 7015 5816 7313 7021 7028 5716 57175801 7022 7216 7122 5713 7200 7304 7220 7305 5800 5721 5712 7020 7013 7225 7015 5820 5720 5820 7001 5912 7301 7212 7306 7300 7313 7312 60007308 7117 7025 6112 7308 7204 5920 7100 7040 5805 7133 5908 7029 7101 6113 7203 7213 7112 7314 7217 7304 7108 7205 6008 7221 7318 7300 6009 7322 7204 7101 7124 7021 7120 7209 5811 6116 720860047205 7123 5924 7216 5717 7209 7028 7105 7109 7017 7200 7324 7116 7120 7213 7301 7108 7104 7121 7112 7117 7208 7000 7133 7016 7005 7117 5721 7201 7326 7113 5824 7105 7004 7113 7120 7104 7009 7217 5724 6117 7116 7000 7316 7121 5713 5804 7008 5728 7125 7212 7129 5800 7216 6840 7320 601360216025 69086017 5736 7300 7305 6029 58285720 6001 7012 7004 7309 7008 6908 5916 PROJECT LIMITS W 70TH STANTRIM RDDUBLIN CIR DUBLIN RD KERRY RD WEXFORD RDANTRIM TER ANTRIM CTDOWN RDL E E V A L L E Y R D SHANNON DRTRALEE DRSHANNON DRKEMRICH DR DEWEY HILL RD W 70TH ST ANTRIM RD/ Engineering DeptSeptember 2019 Street SignsProspect Knolls A Neighborhood Roadway ReconstructionImprovement No. BA-458CITYOFEDINAMIN N ESOTAINCORPORA T E D 1888 ,e Signs ¨©D11-1 D3-X1 !"$R1-1 -./0 R1-3P 1238 R2-1 R5-X3 bcdpf R8-3A TRAFFIC FROM RT. DOES NOT STOP W-11 W1-11 89:=W1-2 89:B W1-5 ª«¬­W1-6ª«¬¯W1-7 89:z W14-1 89:{W14-2 W3-1STOPSIGNAHEAD HAIRPINCURVE STREET NAME BLADES CITY PROP. NO TRESPASS MISCELL-ANEOUS        Date: October 24, 2019 Agenda Item #: VII.C. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Other From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:2019 Work Plan Updates Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: ETC members will update the Commission regarding the status of the ETC's 2019 work plan items (unless an item is elsewhere on the current meeting agenda). See attached work plan. ATTACHMENTS: Description 2019 Transportation Commission Work Plan Progress Report, May 7, 2019 Approved by Council 12/4/18 TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Commission: Transportation Commission 2019 Annual Work Plan Progress Report: 5/7/2019 Initiative #1 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒☒☒☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type: ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility August 2019 ☐ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs_20_ ☐ CTS (including Video) ☒ Other Staff: Hrs_16__ Chair/co-chair a cross-commission committee (see partners) to review Travel Demand Management (TDM) options and recommend a TDM policy or ordinance for Council consideration. ☐ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Lead Commissioners: Bruce McCarthy Partners: Transportation Commission [LEAD] and Planning Commission Progress Report: ETC members have met with Planning Commission members for preliminary discussions. The subcommittee has reviewed existing policies, has developed areas of focus and has drafted a framework for their final recommendation. Initiative #2 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒☒☒☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type: ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility October 2019 ☐ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs_8 _ ☐ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs _ __ Serve on a cross-commission committee (see partners) to determine if a process is feasible for the Transportation Commission to provide input on transportation-related issues, including traffic study results associated with development/redevelopment. ☐ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Lead Commissioners: Lori Richman Partners: Transportation Commission and Planning Commission [LEAD] Progress Report: With input from the ETC, staff has hired a consultant to conduct an educational seminar on traffic impact studies. The seminar will be presented to ETC on June 20, and then will be recorded and made available for future commissioners. Approved by Council 12/4/18 TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Initiative #3 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒☒☒☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type: ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility September 2019 ☐ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs_8 _ ☒ CTS (including Video) ☒ Other Staff: Hrs _ 16_ Annually, spring through fall, the commission will coordinate an educational campaign to inform community members about pedestrian, bicycle and motorist safety which will include an annual community event. ☒ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project ((explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Lead Commissioners: Mindy Ahler Progress Report: ETC submitted a guest column to the Sun Current on the subject of patience and safety on our roadways. Commissioners and staff discussed other possible elements to include in the campaign. Initiative #4 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒☒☒☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒☒☒☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type: ☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility June 2019 ☒ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs_12_ ☒ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs _ _ Monitor and evaluate the CloverRide circulator service (charge #4) and make recommendations to Council for future service after twelve-month agreement expires (charge #3). ☐ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Lead Commissioners: Larry Olson Progress Report: ETC and staff will recommend continuing existing service to City Council on May 21. The CloverRide Task Force is working with staff to implement a marketing campaign and is assessing the viability of a second circulator bus to serve other areas of Edina. Initiative #5 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒☒☒☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type: ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility December 2019 ☐ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs_8 _ ☐ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs _ _ Review and comment on PACS Fund allocating process with a race and equity lens. ☒ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project ((explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Lead Commissioners: Progress Report: Staff is in the early stages of developing this initiative. Approved by Council 12/4/18 TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Initiative #6 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒☒☒☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type: ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility December 2019 ☐ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs____ ☐ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____ Serve on a cross-commission committee (see partners) to complete requirements for Edina to receive the AARP City Designation. -Complete Walk Audit Tool Kit provided by AARP -October Senior Expo & Designation ☐ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Lead Commissioners: Bocar Kane Partners: Community Health Commission [LEAD], Human Rights & Relations Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, Transportation Commission Progress Report: The committee is in the early stages of developing this initiative. Initiative #7 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒☒☒☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type: ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility December 2019 ☐ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs 10 ☐ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____ Serve on a cross-commission committee (see partners) to develop a draft plan on Edina Grand Rounds, including wayfinding. ☐ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Lead Commissioners: Erik Ruthruff Partners: Parks & Recreation Commission [LEAD] and Transportation Commission Progress Report: The committee is in the early stages of developing this initiative. Date: October 24, 2019 Agenda Item #: VII.D. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:2020 Work Plan Proposal/Work Session Follow-Up Discussion, Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None, information and discussion only. INTRODUCTION: Staff will review comments and discussion topics from the October 1 City Council work session and discuss next steps with Commissioners. Staff liaisons will present commissions' proposed work plans to City Council at the November 19 work session. ATTACHMENTS: Description Draft ETC 2020 Work Plan Draft 2018 Comp Plan Transportation Goals Transportation 2020 DRAFT Commission Work Plan Template Initiative #1 Initiative Type Completion Date Council Charge Continue Q3 3 (review and recommend) Lead Commissioners Budget Staff Support Funds available Staff Liaison, CTS (including video) Initiative #2 Initiative Type Completion Date Council Charge Continue Q4 2 (review and comment) Lead Commissioners Budget Staff Support Funds not available Staff Liaison Review and Comment Review and comment on traffic impact studies associated with proposed developments as requested by the Planning Commission. Serve on a cross- commission committee with the Planning Commission to discuss traffic impacts associated with development/redevelopment projects and evaluate implementation of Travel Demand Management policy/ordinance. Staff Liaison Comments: City Manager Comments: Progress Report: Review and Recommend Review and evaluate performance of CloverRide circulator services (North and South) and make recommendations to Council for future service after contracts expire. Staff Liaison Comments: City Manager Comments: Progress Report: Initiative #3 Initiative Type Completion Date New Q4 3 (review and recommend) Lead Commissioners Budget Staff Support Funds not available Staff Liaison Initiative #4 Initiative Type Completion Date Council Charge Continue Q4 4 (review and decide) Lead Commissioners Budget Staff Support Funds not available Staff Liaison, CTS (including video) Initiative #5 Initiative Type Completion Date Council Charge Ongoing Q4 2 (review and comment) Lead Commissioners Budget Staff Support Funds not available Staff Liaison Review and Comment Review and comment on monthly Traffic Safety Reports Staff Liaison Comments: City Manager Comments: Progress Report: Review and Decide Develop and coordinate educational activities to inform community members about transportation safety (which will include an annual community event). Staff Liaison Comments: City Manager Comments: Progress Report: Review and Recommend Prepare and recommend standards and best practices for traffic impact studies conducted for proposed development/redevelopment projects for the purpose of ensuring high-quality studies are performed for the City. Staff Liaison Comments: City Manager Comments: Progress Report: Initiative #6 Initiative Type Completion Date Council Charge Ongoing Q4 2 (review and comment) Lead Commissioners Budget Staff Support Funds not available Staff Liaison Initiative #7 Initiative Type Completion Date New Q4 3 (review and recommend) Lead Commissioners Budget Staff Support Funds not available Staff Liaison City Forester Parking Lot Review and Recommend Develop and recommend a boulevard tree policy in conjuction with the Energy and Environment Commission Staff Liaison Comments: City Manager Comments: Progress Report: Review and Comment Review and comment on proposed Capital Improvement projects, including roadway reconstructions and projects funded by the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund Staff Liaison Comments: City Manager Comments: Progress Report: City of Edina 2018 Draft Comprehensive Plan Transportation Chapter Goals and Policies 1. Improve mobility for residents, visitors and businesses (including those with transportation disadvantages) through the creation and maintenance of a balanced system of transportation alternatives for transit users, pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. 1.1. Increase protected and separate bike facilities between nodes, parks, schools and City facilities as indicated in the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. 1.2. Connectivity between nodes shall be enhanced to include three modes of transportation where at least one is non-motorized. 1.3. Create safe and convenient pedestrian and bicycle connections between major traffic generators, with particular emphasis on continuity at roadway and other barrier crossings. 1.4. Connect to regional non-motorized transportation networks by reviewing and recommending pedestrian and bicycle facilities throughout Edina cooperatively with the Three Rivers Park District and Hennepin County. 1.5. Support recommendations of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan for implementation. 2. Implement a fully multi-modal transportation system that supports the land use vision and future land use plan for managing and shaping future growth. 3. Minimize the impacts of the transportation system on Edina’s environment and neighborhood quality of life and emphasize methods to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 3.1. Strive for transportation infrastructure designs that have a neutral to positive impact on the natural environment. 3.2. Effectively balance access from and mobility on Edina’s roadways, prioritizing safe and efficient movement between the city’s primary nodes, parks, schools and community facilities. 4. Reduce the overall dependence on and use of single-occupant vehicles by promoting land use patterns that allow for shorter vehicular trips and the use of alternative travel options. 4.1. Take a comprehensive approach to reducing single-occupant vehicle trips by involving those who live, work and shop. 5. Promote a travel demand management (TDM) program through a coordinated program of regulations, marketing, and provision of alternative workplace and travel options. 5.1. Partner with Commuter Services to encourage all forms of travel demand management in order to reduce single occupancy vehicle travel, overall vehicle miles of travel, reduce petroleum consumption, and improve air quality. 5.2. Review and recommend policies necessitating a TDM Plan and/or a transit component with all types of development and redevelopment. Review and implement substantive requirements associated with these TDM Plans, potentially including TDM escrow accounts, transit passes, preferential parking for car-poolers, and other measures. 5.3. Review all major new developments in light of the potential for ridesharing including bus accessibility, preferential parking for carpools/vanpools, and mixed-use development. 5.4. Support preferential treatments for transit and high occupancy vehicles on streets and highways. 5.5. Include transit planning in the construction or upgrading of streets and highways. 6. Encourage and support attractive and reliable high-performance transit service and connections. 6.1. Increase transit options for Edina residents, focusing on connecting the underserved western segment of Edina with the eastern segment. 6.2. Provide transit service to connect nodes and commercial hubs. 7. Develop and manage parking provision to encourage joint and shared use of facilities, ride-sharing (car pools and van pools), and bicycle parking. 7.1. Encourage and develop preferred locations in surface and structured parking for electric vehicles (personal and shared) and car pool/van pool vehicles. 7.2. Provide or require covered and secure bicycle parking (including e-bicycles) in all parking structures. 7.3. Continuously evaluate the need for, and design of, parking facilities (e.g. effects of autonomous vehicles and future conversion of parking structures to inhabited buildings) and revise regulations as necessary. 8. Invest in infrastructure to support the continued growth in low- to zero-emission technology and support regional and statewide efforts to educate and adopt electric vehicles. 8.1. Continue to install chargers at City facilities where use can benefit residents, City fleet, and partners. 8.2. Ensure that the methodology to determine electric vehicle charging locations considers both public and private facilities with an inclusive and equitable lens. 8.3. Provide residents and businesses the opportunity to learn the benefits of zero emission vehicles through outreach, education and events. 8.4. Advocate for electric vehicle charging programs and incentives with the state, utilities, and car manufacturers. 9. Provide for efficient movement of goods within Edina, while minimizing the impacts of freight traffic on other trips and reducing negative impacts on land uses on freight corridors. 9.1. Through the use of technology, minimize congestion on neighborhood streets and ensure the safety while balancing delivery service requirements. 9.2. Serve major truck users and intermodal facilities with good minor arterial access to the metropolitan highway system. 9.3. Investigate and implement solutions to minimize the impact of delivery of goods by drone in residential areas. 10. Engage, seek input from and educate all segments of the community regarding transportation-related issues and projects impacting the City. 10.1. Develop and implement methodology for consistent education of motorist, pedestrian and cyclist safety as indicated in the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. 10.2. Seek inclusive, equitable and meaningful public participation throughout the community in all transportation studies and projects conducted by the City. 11. Identify new and continuing sources for transportation infrastructure funding by seeking to partner where feasible with federal, state, county and adjacent community sources. 11.1. Pursue and support regional or multi-community funding sources for improvements that provide regional or multi-community benefit. 11.2. Support research efforts into more efficient and cost-effective management, maintenance and replacement of street surfaces. 11.3. Support governmental jurisdiction over roadways that reflect the role of the roadway in the overall transportation system. 11.4. Encourage the legislature to continue a dedicated source for funding for efficient mass transit. 11.5. Encourage the legislature to provide stable, long-term roadway funding for capital, operating/traffic management, and maintenance. 11.6. Develop and support legislation permitting a transportation utility. 12. Design roadway facilities according to their intended service function and neighborhood context. 12.1. Upgrade existing roadways when warranted by demonstrated volume, safety or functional needs, taking into consideration environmental limitations. 12.2. Design/enhance residential street systems to discourage through traffic and to be compatible with lower speed bicycling and walking. This includes consideration of traffic calming measures on local streets, local connectors and, in some cases, collector streets. 12.3. Use adequate transitions and buffers including, but not limited to, earth berms, walls, landscaping and distance to mitigate the undesirable impact of high volume roadways. 12.4. Consider the use of sound mitigating features for residential development adjacent to high volume roadways, and make property owners and land developers responsible for noise attenuation at new developments near high volume roadways. 12.5. Encourage beautification of local roadways, where appropriate, with amenities such as boulevard trees, decorative street lighting, and monuments. 12.6. Monitor and address transportation requirements associated with demographic trends, such as an aging population. 13. Provide and maintain adequate access to and from, and safety on, local and regional roadways. 13.1. Provide logical street networks to connect residential areas to the regional highway system and local activity centers. 13.2. Adequately control access points to the regional roadway system (including minor arterials) in terms of driveway openings and side street intersections. 13.3. Provide access to the local street system (including collector, local connector and local streets) in a manner that balances the need to safely and efficiently operate the street system with the need for access to land. 13.4. Separate, to the extent possible, conflicting uses on the roadway system in order to minimize safety problems. Give special attention to pedestrian and bicycle routes. 13.5. Review and update regional and local functional street classification and coordinate with adjacent cities and Hennepin County. Review and recommend traffic calming policies and consider traffic calming implementation where requested by residents using the Living Streets Plan as the primary guide. 13.6. Review and monitor citywide traffic volumes, congestion, existing traffic calming devices and measures, accident history, vehicle violation history, speed limits and enforcement. 13.7. Educate public on vehicle operations including public relations campaigns that focus on individual responsibilities to each other rather than individual rights only. 13.8. When requested by the Edina Transportation Commission and/or the Planning Commission, review land use that may impact traffic implementations. Continue to monitor adjacent community redevelopment and other activity that potentially impacts the City of Edina. 13.9. Evaluate and implement measures required for school safety. 14. Manage, maintain and operate roadways to maximize wherever possible the safety and mobility of all users and all modes. 14.1. Cooperate with other agencies having jurisdiction over streets and highways in Edina to assure implementation of Living Streets elements, good roadway conditions and operating efficiency. 14.2. Continue the implementation of the I-494 frontage road system through ongoing coordination with MnDOT, Hennepin County, and the cities of Richfield and Bloomington. 14.3. Maintain roads by repairing weather-related and other damage. Continue current on-going pavement improvement plan. 14.4. Use economic and environmentally sound management techniques for snow and ice removal. 14.5. Replace substandard bridges and bridges that present safety or traffic problems. 14.6. Track developments regarding the most current transportation systems and technologies, evaluate and implement as warranted. 14.7. Support state legislation to decrease statutory urban speed limits from 30 to 25 miles per hour. Date: October 24, 2019 Agenda Item #: X.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Other From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:Schedule of Upcoming Meetings and Events as of October 18, 2019 Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Schedule of Upcoming Meetings and Events as of October 18, 2019 TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION SCHEDULE OF MEETING AND EVENT DATES AS OF OCTOBER 18, 2019 SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS/DATES/EVENTS Thursday Oct 24 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Tuesday Nov 19 City Council Work Session – Board/Commission 5:30 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Work Plan Meeting (staff recommendations) Thursday Nov 21 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Dec 19 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Jan 16 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Feb 20 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Mar 19 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Apr 16 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday May 21 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Jun 18 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Jul 16 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Aug 20 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Oct 22 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM