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2006-10-17_COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY EDINA CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 17, 2006 7:00 P.M. ROLLCALL ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA Adoption of the Consent Agenda is made by the Commissioners as to HRA items and by the Council Members as to Council items. All agenda items marked with an asterisk ( *) in bold print are Consent Agenda items and are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of such items unless a Commissioner, Council Member or citizen so requests it. In such cases the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda. * I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF HRA - Regular Meeting of October 3, 2006 II. ADTOURNMENT EDINA CITY COUNCIL * I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of October 3, 2006 and Work Session of October 3, 2006 II. PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: Action of Council by Resolution favorable rollcall vote of all members of Council present required to pass. Rudcall A. South Harriet Park West Roadway Improvement - A -204 - Action Continued From 10/3/06 III. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND REPORTS ON PLANNING MATTERS - Zoning Ordinances: First Reading requires affirmative rollcall votes of three Council members except that a rezoning from residential to non - residential requires four affirmative votes. Second Reading requires affirmative rollcall votes of three of Council to pass except rezoning from residential to non- residential requires four_ affirmative votes. Waiver of Second Reading: Affirmative rollcall votes of four members of Council to pass. Final Development Plan Approval of Property Zoned Planned District: Affirmative rollcall vote of three Council members required passing. Conditional Use Permit: Affirmative rollcall vote of three Council members required to pass. Variance Appeal: Favorable rollcall of Council Members present to uphold or deny appeal. Rollcall A. FINAL PLAT - Muir Woods 5th Addition - 7108 Valley View Road IV. CONCERN OF RESIDENTS V. ORDINANCES — First Reading: Requires offering of Ordinance only. Second Reading: Favorable rollcall vote of three Council members to pass. Waiver of Second Reading: Affirmative vote of four Council members to pass. Rollcall A. FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -8 - An Ordinance Amending Sections 705, 715 and 1300 of the City Code to Provide New Requirements for the Storage and Placement of Refuse Containers Rollcall B. FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -9 - An Ordinance Establishing a Special Board of Appeal and Equalization Agenda/ Edina City Council October 17, 2006 Page 2 VI. AWARD OF BID A. Miscellaneous Sump Drain Improvement Project - Contract ENG 06-8 B. Survey & Mapping Equipment - Engineering Department VII. REPORTS/ RECOMMENDATIONS A. PUBLIC HEARING - New Intoxicating and Sunday Sale Liquor Licenses - Crave Hospitality Inc., dba /Crave Restaurant B. Resolution No. 2006 -93 Accepting Various Donations C. Resolution No. 2006 -94 Authorizing Special Assessment Deferral - 5217 Kellogg Avenue South D. Interlachen Trail Update E. Traffic Safety Report of October 2, 2006 VIII. FINANCE A. CONFIRMATION OF PAYMENT OF CLAIMS As per Pre -List dated October 4, 2006 TOTAL $1,065,014.95; and October 11, 2006, TOTAL $1,093,716.06. IX. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS A. Receive Petition to Rename West 56th Street to Surrey Lane X. INTERGOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES XI. SPECIAL CONCERNS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL XII. MANAGER'S MISCELLANEOUS ITEM SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS Mon Nov 6 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tues Nov 7 GENERAL ELECTION DAY - POLLS OPEN 7:00 A.M. UNTIL 8:00 P.M. Wed Nov 8 CANVASS OF GENERAL ELECTION 5:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Thur Nov 10 VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY OBSERVED - City Hall Closed Tues Nov 21 Workshop with Park Board/ City Council 5:00 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Nov 21 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Thur. Nov 23 THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY OBSERVED - City Hall Closed Fri Nov 24 DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY OBSERVED - City Hall Closed Mon Dec 4 Truth In Taxation Hearing 5:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER Tues Dec 5 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tues Dec 19 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Mon Dec 25 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY OBSERVED - City Hall Closed MINUTES OF THE EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HELD AT CITY HALL OCTOBER 3, 2006 7:00 P.M. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Commissioner Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson and Chair Hovland. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Commissioner Swenson and seconded by Commissioner Housh approving the Consent Agenda for the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority as presented. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. *MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 2006, APPROVED Motion made by Commissioner Swenson and seconded by Commissioner Housh approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority for September 19, 2006. Motion carried on rollcall vote — five ayes. *CONFIRMATION OF CLAIMS PAID Motion made by Commissioner Swenson and seconded by Commissioner Housh approving the payment of claims dated September 19, 2006, TOTAL $87.50; and September 26, 2006, TOTAL $19,388.60. Motion carried on rollcall vote — five ayes. There being no further business on the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority Agenda, Chair Hovland declared the meeting adjourned. Executive Director MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL OCTOBER 3, 2006 7:00 P.M. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson and Mayor Hovland. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Swenson and seconded by Member Housh approving the Consent Agenda as presented with the exception of Agenda Item VI.B. Change Order, Gymnasium Construction. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. " EDINA UNPLUGGED" PROCLAIMED FOR MARCH 12, 2007 Mayor Hovland presented a Proclamation to Marcia Friedman, 6613 Sally Lane, a member of the 'Unplugged Committee' and proclaimed March 12, 2007, as "Edina Unplugged" night in Edina. He encouraged families to set aside homework, meetings, practices and organized activities and to build strong, healthy family relationships that are a critically important factor in the health and well -being of children and youth. Member Hulbert made a motion proclaiming March 12, 2007, as "Edina Unplugged" in Edina. Member Masica seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. FIRE PREVENTION-WEEK PROCLAIMED FOR OCTOBER 8 - 14, 2006 Mayor Hovland presented Fire Marshal Jenson with a proclamation, proclaiming October 8 -14, 2006, as Fire Prevention Week in Edina and encouraged residents to participate in fire prevention activities in their homes to keep their families safe from fire. Member Masica made a motion approving October 8 -14, 2006, as Fire Prevention Week in the City of Edina. Member Hulbert seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. 2006 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY PRIDE AWARD PRESENTED FOR LANDSCAPE EXCELLENCE Director Bennerotte indicated the Commercial Property Pride Award for Landscape Excellence was established to recognize commercial properties that take pride in their outdoor landscape and grounds appearance. Plaques were presented to Zabrina Gatena and Jerry Moot of Edina Car Wash, Wayne and Maria Field of Heritage of Edina and to Jerry Cohen of Southdale Center, winners of the 2006 Landscape Excellence Award. Page 1 W Minutes/Edina City Council/October 3, 2006 *MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2006, APPROVED Motion made by Member Swenson and seconded by Member Housh approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Edina City Council for September 19, 2006. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and ordered placed on file. Due notice having been given, public hearings were conducted and action taken as recorded on the following proposed special assessments. ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT NO. A -204 Location: South Harriet Park West Improvements Analysis for Assessment for Roadway Improvement No. A -204 for South Harriet Park West. Total amount of the assessment was $580,230.04 against 93,333 assessable lots at $6,216.75 per lot in a ten -year assessment. L. Zilar, 5320 Brookview Avenue, questioned the notice she received showing Arden Park was to be assessed for 11 equivalent properties totaling $68,000. Mr. Houle suggested continuing A -204 Roadway Improvement until the Council Meeting of October 17, 2006, for further clarification of information for both residents and the Council. Following a Council discussion, Member Swenson made a motion closing the public hearing seconded by Member Hulbert for Roadway Improvement No. A -204, South Harriet Park West. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. Motion made by Member Housh to continue Roadway Improvement No. A -204, South Harriet Park West for further clarification on the assessment process to the next regular Council meeting on October 17, 2006. Member Masica seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Hovland Nays: Swenson Motion carried. ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT NO. BA -326 AND LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT NO. L -44 Location: Northwest portion of Edina - east of Highway 100 Analysis for Assessment for Roadway Improvement No. BA -326 Sunnyslope Area Street and L-44 Lighting Improvements. The total amount of the assessment was $706,547.18 including the cost of lighting. The total assessment cost was $9,678.73 per residential equivalent unit on 73 assessable lots for a period of ten - years. No written or oral comments were received. Page 2 Minutes/Edina City Council/October 3, 2006 Member Swenson made a motion to close the public hearing seconded by Member Hulbert for the Sunnyslope area Roadway Improvement No. BA -326 and Lighting Improvement No. L-44. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. Motion made by Member Swenson and seconded by Member Housh approving Roadway Assessment No. BA -326 and Lighting Improvement No. L-44 for Sunnyside area Roadway Improvements. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. SCHAEFER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - A -216 Location: Northwest portion of Edina and south of Interlachen Boulevard Analysis for Assessment of Roadway Improvement No. A -216: the northwest portion of Edina and south of Interlachen Boulevard. Total amount of the assessment was $188,430.50 assessed at $9,421.52 per 19 assessable lots for a ten -year assessment period and $3,140.52 for 3 assessable lots all for a ten -year assessment period. No written or oral comments were received. Member Masica made a motion to close the public hearing seconded by Member Swenson for Roadway Improvement No. A -216 for Schaefer Road. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. Motion made by Member Masica seconded by Member Swenson approving Roadway Improvement Assessment No. A -216 for Schaefer Road. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. SCHAEFER CIRCLE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS - A -217 Location: The northwest portion of Edina north of Vernon Avenue and off Schaefer Road Analysis for Assessment of Roadway Improvement No. A -217 in the northwest portion of Edina north of Vernon Avenue and off Schaefer Road. Total amount of the assessment was $64,008.96 assessed to eight residential equivalent units at $8,001.12 for a ten -year assessment period. No written or oral comments were received. Page 3 Minutes/Edina City Council/October 3, 2006 Member Masica made a motion to close the public hearing seconded by Member Swenson for Roadway Improvement No. A -217 for Schaefer Circle. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. Motion made by Member Housh and seconded by Member Swenson approving Schaefer Road Roadway Improvements No. A -217, the northwest portion of Edina north of Vernon Avenue and off Schaefer Road. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. WEST 58TH STREET ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT - BA -328 Location: Between Concord Avenue and Wooddale Avenue Analysis for Assessment of Roadway Improvement No. BA -328, between Concord Avenue and Wooddale Avenue. Total amount of the assessment was $353,534.69 assessed at $67.91 per assessable foot for a ten -year period. No written or oral comments were received. Motion made by Member Hulbert and seconded by Member Housh to close the public hearing Roadway Improvement No. BA -328. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Housh approving West 58th Street Roadway Improvement Assessment No. BA -328 between Concord Avenue and Wooddale Avenue. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT - NO. BA -312 Location: Bridge Lane and Townes Road Analysis of Assessment of Roadway Improvement No. BA -312: Bridge Lane and Townes Road. Total amount of the assessment was $107,526.88 on 11 assessable lots at $9,775.17 for a period of ten years. No written or oral comments were received. Motion made by Member Hulbert and seconded by Member Swenson closing the public hearing for Roadway Improvement No. BA -312, Bridge Lane and Townes Road. Rollcall: Page 4 Minutes/Edina City Council/October 3, 2006 Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. Member Masica made a motion seconded by Member Hulbert approving Roadway Improvement Assessment No. BA -312, Bridge Lane and Townes Road. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT NO. M -06 Location: 50th and France Avenue Business District Analysis for Assessment for Maintenance Improvement. No. M -06 showed a total maintenance cost of $167,140.62 against 339,561 assessable square feet at $0.4922 per square foot. One year assessment payable in 2007. Hosmer Brown, 7104 West Shore Drive, questioned whether the square -foot assessment was based on land area or building area and what the maintenance assessment provided. Mr. Houle said the assessment was based on building area. He explained the improvement included replacement of brick pavers, garbage removal, maintenance of all landscaping, bike racks and lighting fixtures. Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Swenson closing the public hearing for Maintenance Improvement Assessment No. M -06, 501h and France Avenue Business District. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. Member Swenson made a motion approving Maintenance Improvement Assessment No. M -06 for 50th & France Business District, seconded by Member Masica. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland. Motion carried. MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT NO. G -06 Location: Grandview Square Business District Analysis of Assessment for Maintenance Improvement No. G -06, showed a total maintenance cost of $15,515.26 against 461,701 assessable square feet at $0.0336, down from last year's rate at $0.0590 per square foot. One year assessment payable in 2007. No public written or oral comments were received. Motion made by Member Hulbert and seconded by Member Housh closing the public hearing for Maintenance Improvement No. G -06 for Grandview Square Business District. Rollcall: Page 5 J Minutes/Edina City Council/October 3, 2006 Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. Member Masica made a motion approving Grandview Square Business District Maintenance Improvement Assessment G -06. Member Hulbert seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. AQUATIC WEEDS IMPROVEMENT - AQ -06 Location: Arrowhead Lake, Indianhead Lake and Minnehaha Creek Millpond ARROWHEAD LAKE Analysis of special assessments for Aquatic Weeds Improvement No. AQ -06 for Arrowhead Lake showed a total of $10,318.80 to be assessed against 36 parcels at $286.63 per parcel. One year assessment, payable in 2007. A $3.00 administrative fee has been added to each home. No written or oral comments were received. Member Hulbert made a motion to close the public hearing seconded by Member Masica for special assessments of Aquatic Weed Improvement No. AQ -06 for Arrowhead Lake. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Swenson approving special assessment Aquatic Weed Improvement AQ -06 for Arrowhead Lake. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. INDIANHEAD LAKE Analysis of special assessments for Aquatic Weeds Improvement No. AQ -06 for Indianhead Lake showed a total of $12,475.24 to be assessed against 33 parcels at $378.04 per parcel. One year assessment, payable in 2007. A $3.00 administrative fee has been added to each home. No written or oral comments were received. Member Hulbert made a motion to close the public hearing seconded by Member Masica for special assessments of Aquatic Weed Improvement No. AQ -06 for Indianhead Lake. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Swenson approving special assessment Aquatic Weed Improvement AQ -06 for Indianhead Lake. Rollcall: Page 6 Minutes/Edina City Council/October 3, 2006 Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. MINNEHAHA CREEK MILLPOND Analysis of special assessments for Aquatic Weeds Improvement No. AQ -06 for Minnehaha Creek Millpond a total of $$16,495.75 less $1,800.00 of the City's portion for a total of $14,695.75 to be assessed against 63 parcels at $233.27 per parcel. One year assessment, payable in 2007. A $3.00 administrative fee has been added to each home. Mayor Hovland disclosed that he resides on the Minnehaha Creek Millpond. No written or oral comments were received. Member Hulbert made a motion to close the public hearing seconded by Member Masica for special assessments of Aquatic Weed Improvement No. AQ -06 for Minnehaha Creek Millpond. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Swenson approving special assessment Aquatic Weed Improvement AQ -06 for Minnehaha Creek Millpond. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. WEED MOWING IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NO. WD -06 Location: Various Properties within the City of Edina Analysis for special assessments for Weed Mowing Improvement No. WD -06 showed parcels assessed as follows for Weed Mowing: 5401 Halifax Lane $ 105.00 16638 1 year 6509 Willow Wood Rd 155.00 16638 1 year 5013 Bedford Avenue 255.00 16638 1 year A $30.00 administrative fee was assessed for each property. No public written or oral comments were received. Member Housh made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson to close the public hearing on Weed Mowing Improvement Special Assessment No. WD -06. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. Motion made by Member Housh and seconded by Member Hulbert approving the Weed Mowing Improvement Special Assessment No. WD -06. Rollcall: Page 7 Minutes/Edina City Council/October 3, 2006 Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. TREE REMOVAL IMPROVEMENT - TR-06 Location: Various locations in the City of Edina Analysis for special assessments for Tree Removal Improvement No. TR -06 showed parcels assessed aG fnllnws for removal of diseased trees: 6924 Valley View Road $ 1,361.25 Levy # 16635 3 year 5308 Oaklawn Avenue 2,000.25 16635 3 year 6909 Dawson Lane 988.50 16636 2 year 400 Madison Avenue 700.00 16636 2 year 86 Woodland Circle 882.00 16636 2 year 4701 Upper Terrace 935.25 16636 2 year 5125 West 49th Street 1,947.00 16635 3 year 5401Halifax Avenue 296.25 16637 1 year 6228 Brookview Avenue S 5,823.60 16635 3 year 5720 France Avenue 2,426.25 16635 3 year 4371 Thielen Avenue 2,096.10 16635 3 year 4109 Mornin side Road 2,053.50 16635 3 year 4111 West 62nd Avenue 1,325.00 16635 3 year 4909 Sunn side Road 882.00 16636 2 year 5104 Millpond Road 2,586.001 16635 3 year A $30.00 administrative fee was assessed for each property. Joyce Ballard, 6909 Dawson Lane, spoke to her letter of September 3, 2006, stating that a tree had been removed on her property but a high stump with bark remains. She asked that the stump be removed to complete the process. Mr. Keprios suggested he would be the contact person to work with Ms. Ballard in order to get the job completed. Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Hulbert to close the public hearing on Tree Removal Assessment TR -06. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. Motion made by Member Housh and seconded by Member Swenson approving Assessment No. TR -06 for various Tree Removal Improvement locations. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. REFUSE REMOVAL ASSESSMENT - NO. RR -105 Location: 4128 West 62nd Street Page 8 Minutes/Edina City Council/October 3, 2006 Analysis of Assessment for refuse removal and public health nuisance abatement on April 29, 2005, for 4128 West 62nd Street at $250.00 for a one year assessment period. No written or oral comments were received. Member Housh made a motion seconded by Member Swenson closing the public hearing for Assessment No. RR -105 for 4128 West 62nd Street. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Hulbert approving the Assessment No. RR -105 for the April 29, 200.5, refuse removal and public health nuisance abatement for 4128 West 62nd Street. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. REFUSE REMOVAL ASSESSMENT - NO. RR -106 REMOVED FROM SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLLS Location: 4128 62nd Street West The property owner at 4128 62nd Street West asked that City to abate refuse on his property. The request was included in the published notice with direct notice to his property. Prior to the hearing, the property owner abated the refuse with no assistance from the City. No services were provided; no action needed. REFUSE REMOVAL ASSESSMENT - NO. RR -205 Location: 7220 York Avenue South #505 Analysis of Assessment for Refuse Removal and Public Health Nuisance Abatement special assessment No. RR -205 at 7220 York Avenue South #505. Total cost to the property owner of $7,982.85 for a one -year assessment. No written or oral comments were received. Member Swenson made a motion seconded by Member Housh to close the public hearing for Refuse Removal and Public Health Nuisance Abatement special assessment No. RR- 205 at 7220 York Avenue South #505. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. Motion made by Member Swenson and seconded by Member Housh approving Special Assessment No. RR -205 for Refuse Removal and Public Health Nuisance Abatement for 7220 York Avenue South #505, for a one -year assessment. Rollcall: Page 9 Minute Adina City Council/October 3, 2006 Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. Member Masica introduced Resolution No. 2006 -91 Levying Special Assessments for Various Public Improvements and Projects. Member Housh seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -92 APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR REC, INC., HILLS OF BRAEMAR, WOODVIEW COURT Interim Planner Cornejo explained the Council had at their September 19, 2006, meeting granted Final Development Plan and Preliminary Plat for the Hills of Braemar located on Woodview Court. He said the developers REI, Inc. have presented the Final Plat for approval. Mr. Cornejo said the Final Plat was unchanged since the Preliminary Plat. Tim Bohlman, R.E.C. Inc., 7500 W. 78th Street, reviewed the project. Mayor Hovland asked if Mr. Bohlman was prepared to guarantee the project would be built per the plans submitted. Mr. Bohlman said he would guarantee the plans were adhered to in the building. Member Swenson introduced Resolution No. 2006 -87 approving the Final Plat for REC, Inc., Hills of Braemar, Woodview Court and moved its approval. Member Masica seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried *RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -88 GRANTING 60 DAY EXTENSION FROM ACTION - TCF BANK - 33309 WEST 66TH STREET Motion made by Member Swenson and seconded by Member Housh approving Resolution No. 2006 -88, Granting a 60 Day Extension From Action for TCF Bank, 3330 West 66th Street. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -7 - ADOPTED - AMENDING SECTION 120.01 - COUNCIL MEMBER SALARIES Mr. Hughes said Council granted first reading to Ordinance No. 2006- 7 at their meeting on September 19, 2006. He noted Council had directed to add language to Ordinance No. 2006 -7 to include an increase for January 1, 2008 and language requiring review of salaries every two years. Mr. Hughes said that he included language that would increase the Mayor and Council salaries January 1, 2008, by the same percentage increase granted to full -time City employees. He explained a new Section 120.02 would be added requiring a review of the Council salaries by September 1 of each election year. Following a Council discussion, Member Swenson made a motion adopting Ordinance No. 2006 -7, Amending Section 120.01 - Council Member Salaries. Member Masica seconded the motion Rollcall: Ayes: Masica, Swenson, Hovland Page 10 Minutesgdina City Council/October 3, 2006 Nays: Housh, Hulbert Motion carried. CONCERN OF RESIDENTS No residents appeared to speak. *BID AWARDED - 24 POWERED AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR SUITS AND ACCESSORIES - POLICE DEPARTMENT Motion made by Member Swenson and seconded by Member Housh approving the award of bid for 24 powered air purifying respirator suits and accessories to sole bidder Global Protection Super Nova under HSEM Buffer Zone Protection Plan Grant #2005 -GR -T5 -0015 at $28,594.88. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE COMMISSION CURB SIDE TRASH PICK -UP REPORT PRESENTED William Bryan, Chair of the Recycling and Solid Waste Commission, presented survey results of Edina residents conducted to gauge residents' willingness to allow placement of trash containers at the curb for pickup. Member Swenson made a motion directing staff to prepare an ordinance amendment that would allow residents to take their refuse to the curb for collection. Member Hulbert seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. CHANGE ORDER FOR GYMNASIUM CONSTRUCTION APPROVED Member Masica asked that the change order for gymnasium construction be removed from the Council Agenda for further information. She asked why there seems to be an inordinate amount of change orders on this project. John Huenink, Construction Manager for Kraus Anderson, explained the unforeseen conditions of the building, City code compliance, and items not included in the bid documents constituted the necessity for the change orders. Member Swenson made a motion approving Change Orders for Gymnasium Construction, 1. Camelot Metals at $10,932.00, 2. Camelot Metals $613.00, 3. Electric Resource Contractors $1,168.43; 4. Electric Resource Contractors $7,549.38; 5. Minuti -Ogle Co. $1,252.00; 6. St. Paul Linoleum and Carpet Company $1,850.00; 7. Haldeman - Homme, Inc., $5,602.00; and 8. Haldeman - Homme, Inc., $8,336.00. Member Masica seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. *RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -90 - APPOINTING GENERAL ELECTION JUDGES Motion made by Member Swenson and seconded by Member Housh approving Resolution No. 2006 -90 appointing Judges for the November 7, 2006, General Election. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. *RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -89 APPROVING SANITARY SEWER DUMP STATION CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH ST. LOUIS PARK, HOPKINS, EDINA, AND METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Motion made by Member Page 11 Minutes/Edina City Council/October 3, 2006 Swenson and seconded by Member Housh approving Resolution No. 2006 -89 approving Sanitary Sewer Dump Station Construction and Operating Agreement with St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Edina and Metropolitan Council. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. 'CONFIRMATION OF CLAIMS PAID Member Swenson, made a motion and Member Housh seconded the motion approving payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated September 19, 2006, and consisting of 32 pages: General Fund $126,699.36; Communications Fund $1,391.25; Working Capital Fund $352,046.36; Construction Fund $576,862.73; Art Center Fund $4,238.73; Golf Dome Fund $54.36; Aquatic Center Fund $333.73; Golf Course Fund $17,796.93; Ice Arena Fund $5,624.65; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $36,026.12; Liquor Fund $171,469.26; Utility Fund $513,964.56, Storm Sewer Fund $23,052.21; PWTF Fund $1,068.66; TOTAL $1,830,628.91; and for approval of payment of claims dated September 26, 2006, and consisting of 47 pages: General Fund $376,847.14, Communications Fund $27,899.48; Working Capital Fund $79,701.80; Construction Fund $32,661.80; Art Center Fund $4,108.14; Golf Dome Fund $60.71; Aquatic Center Fund $11,057.73; Golf Course Fund $14,475.61; Ice Arena Fund $18,857.25; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $7,705.91; Liquor Fund $139,983.20; Utility Fund $61,655.89; Storm Sewer Fund $50,495.79, TOTAL $825,510.45. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. CITY PLANNER INTRODUCED Manager Hughes introduced Cary Teague, City Planner. Mr. Teague was formerly an intern in the Edina Planning Department and most recently with the City of Minnetonka as Principal Planner. There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Page 12 City Clerk OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2006 AT 5:30 P.M. Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. in the Community Room of Edina City Hall. Answering rollcall were the following members of the City Council: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson and Mayor Hovland. Staff present included: Gordon Hughes, City Manager, Heather Worthington, Assistant City Manager, Sherry Engelman, City Sanitarian, Ceil Smith, Assistant to the City Manager, Cary Teague, City Planner and Debra Mangen, City Clerk. Mayor Hovland explained the purpose of the meeting was to receive a report on rental housing licensing from Heather Worthington, Assistant City Manager. Assistant City Manager Worthington explained the City had Codes governing housing, nuisance, and disorderly housing that regulate housing whether the property was owner occupied or rental housing. She added Code Section 1035.01 covered general nuisances such as public health, attractive nuisances, ice, snow and rainwater, dead trees, construction materials, firewood and trash. Ms. Worthington reminded the Council the City had in 2004 adopted a "disorderly house' ordinance that addressed habitual violation of laws related to intoxicating liquor, gambling, prostitution, possession of drugs or firearms, causing nuisances and other disorderly conduct of owners or tenants. She added the City's Health Department was the enforcement arm for the housing code and the general nuisance code, while the Police Department enforced the disorderly house code and all other misdemeanor and felony complaints. Ms. Worthington presented statistics on code enforcement complains for 2005 and 2006 and discussed with the Council the nature of the various complaints that were tracked both by the Health and Police Departments. She also reviewed the results of the eleven Municipal League Cities that were surveyed during her research. Ms. Worthington concluded her report stating that staff felt the City current Code adequately provided the necessary tools to effectively address problem properties. She pointed out that many specific complaints were behavioral in nature, adding those issues would not be handled with a rental housing license program. Ms. Worthington suggested that perhaps there were revisions and enhancements of the current codes that could accomplish the desired effect in terms of enforcement. The Council discussed the various options including increased enforcement using some type of intern, community outreach and education such as the STAR program, and enhancement of existing code to allow more proactive approach to "problem" properties. Staff was directed to bring this issue back on the regular Council Agenda at a later date. Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Debra Mangen, City Clerk Tlc�'-A REPORT/RECOMMENDATION To: Mayor & City Council From: Wayne Houle, PE Director of Public Works / City Engineer Date: October 17, 2006 Subject: Public Hearings for Special Assessments (Continued): A. Improvement A -204: South Harriet Park Recommendation: Agenda Item # Consent Information Only Mgr. Recommends Action Approve assessments as proposed for Improvements A -204. Info /Background: II. A. ❑ To H RA ® To Council ❑ Motion ® Resolution ❑ Ordinance F- Discussion This Public Hearing was continued from the October 3, 2006 City Council Meeting. The City Council requested that staff provide more information as to how the residential equivalent factor was calculated for the Arden Park property that is located adjacent to the project. As per Minnesota State Statute — Chapter 429 for special assessments the methodology for the assessments are required to be addressed at the Project Public Hearing that was held on February 15, 2005. Attached you will find the presentation slides from this portion of the Public Hearing that states the 11 residential equivalent units that are assigned to the park property. Any park property that is adjacent to a roadway reconstruction project and has scheduled events is analyzed for its fair share of special assessments. The City Council in 2005 adopted the use of Residential Equivalent Unit (REU) methodology for assessing local residential roadways, versus the assessable front footage method. Staff uses the typical residential equivalent unit (REU) methodology as the basis for the analysis, which the park property was analyzed using the following two methods: Review the usage of scheduled activities in the park and convert that volume to typical trips per day, which can be converted to REU's. Public Hearing: Special Assessments A -204 October 17, 2006 Page 2 2. Review what would or could be build -able lots within the park and convert that number to REU's. The REU's for the first method generates approximately 3 REU's from the winter use (4,395 skaters spread over 10 weeks) and 0.57 REU's from the summer use (30 children in summer playground, 2 days a week for 6 weeks). These REU's include all of Arden Park. Arden Park can be accessed from two sides, Minnehaha Boulevard and Brookview Avenue. The REU's for the second method generated 11 REU's; these are based on what staff would consider build -able lots when the original subdivision was platted. Attached is a topographic map that indicates the potential build -able lots. If we apply today's rules and regulations (DNR setbacks and watershed buffers) there would be far fewer than the 11 REU's recommended for this area. Staff recommends approval of the final assessment with the greater amount of REU's, which is an 11 REU allotment for the City Park Property. GAEngineeringXASSESSMENTS\2006 ASSESSMENTS \1017062006 eng special assessments rrform A.doc rl Item II. A. CITY OF EDINA - ANALYSIS OF ASSESSMENT FOR: Roadway Improvements: A -204 $ 580,230.04 LOCATION: South Harriet Park West Improvements $ 6,216.75 CONTRACTOR: Midwest Asphalts $ 482,101.03 MICS EXPENSES ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT = $ - ENGINEERING ENGINEERING 13% $ 62,673.13 CLERICAL CLERICAL 2% $ 9,642.02 PUBLISHING & SUPPLIES: 10 YEARS $ 500.00 CAPITALIZED INTEREST: 6.5% for first year $ 25,313.85 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST: $ 580,230.04 ASSESSABLE UNITS: 93.3333 ASSESSABLE LOTS $ 6,216.75 TOTAL $ 580,230.04 ASSESSABLE COST ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT = $ 6,300.00 PROPOSED ASSESSMENT = $ 6,216.75 TOTAL ASSESSABLE COST $ 6,216.75 LENGTH OF ASSESSMENT: 10 YEARS FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL SOUTH HARRIET PARK (WEST) AREA IMPROVEMENT A -204 CITY OF EDINA PID 0 LEGAL STREET CITYISTATErZIP OWNER ASSES SABLE LOTS LOT BLOCK TOTAL LOTS ASSESSMENT COST A 18-02 8-24 - 43-0002 2 1 5224 Brookview Avi Edina MN 55424 Jones Thomas 8 Patricia 1 7 6,216.75 18-02 8-24 - 43.0003 3 1 5228 Brookview Av Edina MN 55424 Kedrovsky, Vladimir & Genevieve 1 1 f 6,216.7S 18-02 8-24 - 43-0004 1 4 1 5232 Brookview Av Edina MN 55424 Fisher James 1 1 f 6.216.751 1 &02 &24- 43-0005 5 1 5236 Brookview Av Edina MN 55424 Kuno Kurt 8 Linda 1 1 f 6.216.751 18-02&24 -a3 -0076 1 6 5300 Brookview Av Edina, MN 55424 Halbrooks Jr James 8 Jilt 1 1 f 6,216.75 1 &02 &24. 43-0077 2 6 5304 Brookview Av Edina MN 55424 Caschetta Rath 8 Ma t 1 8 218.75 16 -02 &24.43 -0078 3 6 5308 Brookview Av Edina MN 55424 Sheldon John 1 1 f 6,216.75 18-02 &24 - 43-0079 4 6 5312 Brookview Av Edina MN 55424 Bail Dou Las & Karen 1 1 f 0,216.75 1&02 &24 - 43.0080 5 6 5316 Brookview Av Edina MN 55424 Anderson Maurice 8 Eleanor 1 1 6,216.75 1 &02 &24-43 -0081 e 6 5320 Brookview Av Edina MN 55424 Nairn ElsDeth 1 1 f 8218.75 18-02 8-24-43 -0082 7 6 5324 Brookview Av Edina MN 55424 Elnes Barbara 1 1 f 6,216.75 18-02 11-24 - 43.0083 8 8 PIG 6 5328 Brookview Av Edina MN 55424 Holmes Todd & Carol 1 1 f 6,216.75 1 8-02 8-24.43 -0084 pt9&pt10 6 5336 Brookview Avq Edina MN 55424 Hanus Gary & Trudy 1 1 s 6.216.75 18 -028.24-43 -0095 LOT A 5320 Brookview Av4 Edina, MN 55424 Arden Park E Ivalent lots 11 f 68 384.25 S 18-02 8-24-43.0022 1.2.3 3 5200 Ke[WQ Ave Edina, MN 55424 Vincent Micheal 1 1 f 6,216.75 18-02 8-24. 43-0023 4 3 5212 Kellogg Ave Edina MN 55424 Shutes Robed & Shelley 1 1 f 13,216.75 18-02 8-24-430024 5 3,5216 KelWa Ave Edina MN 55424 Miters Louis & Louise 1 1 6,216.75 18-02 8-24. 43-0025 6 3 5220 Kellogg Ave Edina MN 55424 Leskee Jean 1 1 5 6,216.75 18-02 5-24-430026 7 3 5224 Kellogg Ave Edina, MN 55424 Workin er Geoffrey & Elizabeth 1 1 6,216.75 18-02 8-24 - 43-0027 8 3 5228 Kellogo Ave Edina MN 55424 Carlson Mark & Barbara 1 1 8 216.75 1 8-02 8-24- 430028 9 3 5232 Kellogg Ave Edina MN 55424 Moran Richard & Sara t 7 S 8,216.75 78-028-24-43-0029 10 3 l Ave Edina, MN 55424 Emmer, Jack & Moll 1 60216.75 18-028-24-43-0038 1 4 ll Ave Edina MN 55424 Lav' ne Laura 1 $ 6,216.75 18-02 &24 -43 -0039 2 4 ll Ave Edina MN 55424 Molds Jeffre & Ma arel 1 LE, S 8 216.75 18-02 &2433-0040 3 4 l Ave Edina MN 55424 Devinn Glenn 1 6 216.75 18-02 &24. 430041 4 4 l Ave gKelloqa Edina MN 55424 Walker Sean 1 f 6,216.75 18-02 &24-43.0042 5 4 l Ave Edina MN 55424 Lord William & Carol 1 1 S 6,216.75 1 &02 &24- 430043 6 4 l Ave Edina MN 55424 Akhbr, Adnana 1 1 6.216.75 1 &02 &24-430044 7 4 l Ave Edina, MN 55424 Beutz Christopher & Julie 1 1 $ 6 216.75 18-02 8-24 - 43-0045 8&9 4 5328 Kellogg Ave Edina MN 55424 Keller Fred & Katherine 1 1 5 6.216.75 18-02 8-24. 430046 10 4 5336 KelloQa Ave Edina, MN 55424 Epple, Mark 8 Karen 1 216.75 18-02 &24-430066 11 5 5351 Kell Ave Edina MN 55424 Fe esen Richard & Nan 1 1 216.75 18-02 &2443-0067 12 5 5349 Kell Ave Edina MN 55424 Hammer. Jon & A ssa 1 1 216.75 18-028-24-43-0068 13 5 5341 Kell Ave Edina, MN 55424 Lib Scott & Nan 1 7 216.75 18-02 &2443-0069 14 5 5337 Kell Ave Edina MN 55424 Crowley. Leonard & Jane t 1 216.75 1&02 &2443-0070 15 5 5331 Kel Ave Edina MN 55424 Lampert, Pam t 1 6.216.75. 18-02 &2443-0071 16 5 5325 Kellogg Ave Edina MN 55424 Veker, Stanley 1 1 6216.7 5 18-02 &24430072 17 5.5313 Kell Ave Edina MN 55424 Stedman Jonathan S Katharine 1 1 $ 18.75 ES 1 &02 &2443-0073 18 5 5307 Kel Ave Edina MN 55424 Scott Ouintin & Ann Marie 1 1 16.75 18-028-24-43-0074 19 5 5305 Kell Ave Edina MN 55424 Rooney, Daniel & Susan 1 1 16.75 1 &02 &2443.0075 20 5 5301 Kell Ave Edina MN 55424 Cem Gary & Robin 1 1 216.75 18- 028.2443 -0016 12 8 t13 2 5237 Kell Ave Edina MN 55424 Fogarty. William & Carol 1 1 16.75 1 &02 &2443-0017 t13 8 t14 2 5233 Kell Ave Edina MN 55424 Fullmer John & Barbara 1 1 16.75 1&02 &24430018 114 8 t15 2 5225 Kell Ave Edina MN 55424 Fu ner Jane 1 1 16.75 1 &02 &2443-0019 t15 & 16 2 5221 Kell Ave Edina MN 55424 Whitin Ma 1 1 16.75 18 -02 8-2443-0020 17 2 5217 Kellogn Ave Edina MN 55424 Sheehan Ma 'orie 1 1 f 6.216.75 18-02 8-2443.0021 18 2.5211 Kellogg Ave Edina MN 55424 Eckbera, E D 1 1 6,216.75 18-02 8-2443-0007 1 & 2 2 5201 Kellogg Ave Edina MN 55424 Vojta, Deneen 1 1 6,218.75 18-02 8-24430008 3&4 2 5200 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Somerville James & Antoinette 1 1 6,216.75 18-02 8-2443.0009 5 2 5216 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Goldman Matthew & Amy s 6,216.75 18-028-24-43-0010 8 2 8401 Wayzata Blvd St. Louis Park MN 5542 Aulick Holdinoa, LLC 1 1 6,216.75 1"28-24-43-0011 7 2 5224 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Taft, John & Mary 1 a.216.75 18.02 8-24430012 8 2 5228 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Johnson Lawrence & Terry 1 1 s 6.216.75 18.02 8-2443-0013 9 2.5232 Oaklawn Ave Edina. MN 55424 Politiski Jane 1 1 f 6 216.75 18-02 8-2443-0014 10 2 5236 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Knecht Jose h 1 1 $ 6,216.75 18-02 &2443-0015 11 2 5240 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Blankenship, Ned & Susan 1 1 6,215.75 18-02 8-2443-0056 1 5 5300 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Hardy, Katharine 1 1 S 6,216.75 18-02 8-2443.0057 2 5 5304 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Carlson Jay & Sandra 1 1 6,218.75 18.02 &2443-0058 3 5 5308 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Collins Martin 1 1 $ 8 216.75 18-028-24-43-0059 4 5 5318 Oaklawn Ave Edina, MN 55424 Vaubel Calvin & Janelle 1 1 $ 6 216.75 78-028-24-43-0060 5 5 5324 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Greene Jonathan & Julie 1 1 $ 8 216.75 18-028-24-43-0061 e 5 5328 Oaklawn Ave Edina. MN 55424 Vaurio Jr Carl & Patricia 1 6.75 18-028-24-43-0062 7 5 5332 Oaklawn Ave Edina, MN 55424 Sifferlin Mark & Elena t 15.75 18.02 &2443.0063 8 5 5336 Oaklawn Ave Edina, MN 55424 Peterson Ralph 7 18.75 18-02S-24-43-0064 9 5 5346 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Terwilliger, Jeffrey & Jennitter 1 16.75 18-02 &2443 -0065 10 5 5348 02kiawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Timmer Steven & Lynn 1 6.75 U$e 18-02 &24430085 110 & 11 6 5357 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 5 5424 Lafrance Dennis & Shari 1 6.75 18-02 &24-43.0086 12 6 5351 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Aken Sandra 1 6.75 18-02 &2443.0087 13 6 5343 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Mtvee R er 1 6.75 1 &02 &2443 -0088 14 6 5337 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Rabb Peter & C nthia 1 6.75 18-02 &2443.0089 15 6 5331 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Starke Dann & Pamela 1 1 6.216.75 18 -02 8-24-43 -0090 16 6.5325 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Larson Peder & Jilt 1 1 f 6.216.751 18-028-24-43-0091 17 6 5319 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Lund, Thomas & Stephanie 1 t f 6,216-75 16 -02 8-24430092 18 6 5311 Oaklawn Ave Edina, MN 55424 Kno ick Alexander David 1 1 f 6,215.75 18.02 0-2443 -0093 19 8 5305 Oaklawn Ave Edina, MN 55424 Voss Gregory & Cynthia 1 1 f 6,216.75 1 &02 8-24 43.0094 20 6 5301 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Sparrow, James & Katie 1 1 $ e.218.75 78-02 8-24430008 6 1 5241 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Holker, Jeffrey & Cindy 1 1 S 6,216.75 18-028-24-43-0001 1 1 5227 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Crain Peter & Jeanne 1 1 S 6216.75 f 18-028-24-42-0076 4 4431 52nd St W Edina MN 55424 Moffett David & Mary 1 1 S 6 216 75 78-028-24-42-0075 3 & wit 114429 52nd St W Edina MN 55424 Mcolynn, Michael & Julie 1 1 $ 8 216.75 18-028-24-42-0074 2 4425 52nd St W Edina, MN 56424 La erstrom Edward A Julie 1 1 5 B 216.75 18-028-24-42-0073 1 4421 52nd St W Edina MN 55424 Carpenter, Kyle & Shelly 1 1 S 6,21&75 5 18-028-2442 -0077 5 5133 Wooddale Ave Edina MN 55424 1 Samuelson Jeffrey N. & Marya L. 1/3 0.333333 2,072.25 1 &02 &2443.0037 3 5201 Wooddale Ave Edina MN 55424 Hunter Marion A. 1/3 0.33333 f 2,072.25 1&02 &24 -43 -0030 3 5245 Wooddale Ave Edina MN 55424 H n Frank J. & Laura H. 1/3 0.333333 $ 2,072.25 18-02 8-2443.0055 20 4 5301 Wooddale Ave I Edina MN 55424 1 Jennings. G. Eric & Adrian T. 11 f 903333 333 580,02372 S 0.25 04 580,230.04 6,216.75 1 A204 As-t _FINAL.Ar Page 1 9.33 AM9292005 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Edina City Council will meet at the City Hall at 4801 West 501' Street, Edina, Minnesota on October 3, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. to hear, consider and pass upon all objections, both oral and written, to a proposed special assessment for the following improvement: STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. A -204: SOUTH HARRIET PARK (WEST) AREA IMPROVEMENT PROPOSED ASSESSMENT AGAINST YOUR PARTICULAR PROPERTY IS: Property PID: Amount: Such assessment is proposed to be payable in equal annual principal installments extending over a period of ten years. The proposed assessment roll is now on file in the office of the City Clerk and is open to public inspection. PAYMENT Following the assessment hearing, the owner of any property assessed may pay the whole of the assessment, without interest, to the City, on or before November 30, 2006. If not prepaid by that date, the first year's installment of the proposed assessment will be payable together with real estate taxes payable in 2007 with interest on the entire assessment at the rate of 6.5% per annum from October 3, 2006 to December 31, 2007. Partial prepayment of the assessment in excess of 25 percent of the total assessment has been authorized by ordinance. NO FURTHER STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED APPEAL Any owner may appeal the assessment to the District Court pursuant to Minnesota Statute 429.081, by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or Clerk of the City of Edina within thirty (30) days after adoption of the assessment by the City Council, and by filing such notice with the District Court within ten (10) days after service upon the Mayor or Clerk. However, no appeal may be taken as to an assessment unless a written objection signed by the affected property'owner is filed with the Clerk of the City of Edina prior to the hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. DEFFERAL ON HOMESTEADS OWNED BY PERSONS 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, the City of Edina has adopted standards and guidelines for deferring special assessments against homestead property owned by persons 65 years of age or older for whom payment would be a hardship. To obtain deferment, application must be filed with the Assessor's office by the close of business on the last business day before the City Council meeting set out in the first paragraph of this notice. For further information and application forms, please call or visit the City Assessor's office. BY ORDER OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL September 14, 2006 Debra A. Mangen City Clerk w1r'L ok e �YCTMrtH�' 6 STATE OF MINNESOTA) City of Edina COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS CERTIFICATE OF MAILING NOTICE CITY OF EDINA ) I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified acting City Clerk of the City of Edina, Minnesota, hereby certify that on the following date September 14, 2006, acting on behalf of said City I deposited in the United States mail copies of the attached Notice of Public Hearing for Final Assessment for Improvement No. A -204, South Harriet Park (West) Area Improvement (Exhibit A), enclosed in sealed envelopes, with postage thereon duly prepaid, addressed to the persons at the addresses as shown on the mailing list (Exhibit B) attached to the original hereof, which list is on file in my office, said persons being those appearing on the records of the County Auditor as owners of the property listed opposite their respective names, as of a date 19 days prior to the date of the hearing; and that I also sent said notice to the following corporations at the indicated addresses whose property is exempt from taxation and is therefore not carried on the records of said County Auditor. City of Edina Name Address 4801 W. 50' St., Edina, MN 55424 WITNESS my hand and the seal of said City this I q'4 -day of ' 20 V;L. City Hall 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424 -1394 www.cityofedina.com n Edina Ci y lerk 952 - 927 -8861 FAX 952- 826 -0390 TTY 952 - 826 -0379 4� 4k6j lk NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Edina City Council will meet at the City Hall at 4801 West 50th Street, Edina, Minnesota on October 3, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. to hear, consider and pass upon all objections, both oral and written, to a proposed special assessment for the following improvement: STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. A -204: SOUTH HARRIET PARK (WEST) AREA IMPROVEMENT PROPOSED ASSESSMENT AGAINST YOUR PARTICULAR PROPERTY IS: Property PID: Amount: Such assessment is proposed to be payable in equal annual principal installments extending over a period of ten years. The proposed assessment roll is now on file in the office of the City Clerk and is open to public inspection. PAYMENT Following the assessment hearing, the owner of any property assessed may pay the whole of the assessment, without interest, to the City, on or before November 30, 2006. If not prepaid by that date, the first year's installment of the proposed assessment will be payable together with real estate taxes payable in 2007 with interest on the entire assessment at the rate of 6.5% per annum from October 3, 2006 to December 31, 2007. Partial prepayment of the assessment in excess of 25 percent of the total assessment has been authorized by ordinance. NO FURTHER STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED APPEAL Any owner may appeal the assessment to the District Court pursuant to Minnesota Statute 429.081, by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or Clerk of the City of Edina within thirty (30) days after adoption of the assessment by the City Council, and by filing such notice with the District Court within ten (10) days after service upon the Mayor or Clerk. However, no appeal may be taken as to an assessment unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the Clerk of the City of Edina prior to the hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. DEFFERAL ON HOMESTEADS OWNED BY PERSONS 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, the City of Edina has adopted standards and guidelines for deferring special assessments against homestead property owned by persons 65 years of age or older for whom payment would be a hardship. To obtain deferment, application must be filed with the Assessor's office by the close of business on the last business day before the City Council meeting set out in the first paragraph of this notice. For further information and application forms, please call or visit the City Assessor's office. BY ORDER OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL September 14, 2006 Debra A. Mangen City Clerk 5a J aAMA FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL SOUTH HARRIET PARK (WEST) AREA IMPROVEMENT A -204 CITY OF EDINA PID 0 STREET CITY /STATEOP OWNER ASSESSMENT COST A 1&02 &24-03 -0002 5224 Brookview Ave Edina MN 56424 Jones Thomas A Patricia 3 6.218.75 18-02 &24430003 5228 Brookview Ave Edina MN 55424 Kedrovskv. Vladimir 8 Genevieve S 6.216.75. 18-02 8-24-03-0004 5232 Brookview Avel Edina MN 55424 Fisher James $ 8,218.75 18-02 &24434M 5236 Brookview Ave Edina. MN 55424 Kuno Ktul 8 Linda S 6,21675 18-02 8-24. 43-0076 5300 Brookview Ave Edina MN 55424 Halbrooks Jr James 6 Jts 3 6,216.75 18.02 8-2443 -0077 5304 Brookview Ava Edina MN 56424 Caschetta RalPh 6 6,216.75 18.02 8-2443.0078 5308 Brodtview AvelEdina, MN 55424 Sheldon, John S 8,218.75 18-02 8-24430079 5312 Brookview AvelEdina, MN 55424 Badery, Douglas 6 Karen $ 6,218.75 18-02 8-2443.0080 6316 Brookview Ave Edina MN 65424 rs Andeon Maurlee 8 Eleanor $ 6.218.76 18-02 8-24430081 5320 Brookview Ave Edina MN 65424 Nain Elspeth $ 6.218.75 18-02 8-2443-0082 8324 Brookview Ave Edina MN 56424 Eines Barbara S 6.216.75 1"28-24-43-0083 5328 Brodkvlew Ave Edina MN 55424 Hoknes Todd 6 Carol 8 16.75 18-02 &24430084 5336 Brookview Ave Edina MN 66424 Hanus 8 T S 6..216.75' 18 -02824-47-0095 5320 Brookview Ave Edina MN 55424 Arden Park Egbralent lots S 68 384.25 $ 18-02 8-24430022 5200 KeMw Ave Edina, MN 55424 Vmeent Micheal S 6.216.75 18-02 0-2443-0023 5212 Kellogg Ave Edina, MN 55424 Shutes Robert 8 Shelley 3 6.216.75 18-02 8-24430024 5216 Kellow Ave Edina MN 55424 Were, Louis 6 Louise S 8.21&75 18-02 8-2443.0025 5220 Kellogg Ave Edina, MN 55424 Leskee Jean 3 6,216.75 1842 8-24430028 5224 Kelloon Ave Edina MN 56424 Workinger, Geoffrey 8 Elizabeth S 6.216.75 1842 8-2443-0027 5228 KeUM Ave Edina MN 65424 Carlson Mark 8 Barbara S 8.216.75 18-02 8-2443-0028 5232 Kellogg Ave Edina MN 55424 Moran Richard b Sara S 6.216.75 18-02 8-2443-0028 5238 Kek= Ave Edina MN 55424 Emmer, Jack 8 Molly S 6.216.75 18-02 8-24430038 Ave Edna MN 56424 La ' e Laura 6,216.76 18-02 &24430039 Ave Edina MN 56424 Molds Jeffrey 8 A4a 8.216.751 18-02 &24430040 Ave Edna MN 55424 Devlin Glenn 6.216.75-1 18-028- 2443-0041 Ave Edna MN 56424 Walker Sean $ 6218.76 18-02 &24430042 K Ave Edina MN 55424 Lord William 8 Card S 6.210.761 18-02 &2443-0043 K Ave Edina MN 58424 Akhtar, Adrian $ 6.218.761 18-028 - 2443-0044 K Ave Edina MN 55424 Beutz Christopher 8 Julie $ 8 18.75 18428- 2443.0045 K Ave I Edina MN 55424 Keller. Fred 8 Katherine $ 8 16.76 18-02 &2443-0046 Kel Ave Edna MN 56424 E la Mark 8 Karen 3 6,216.75 1842 &24430068 Ke Ave Edna MN 56424 Fe esen Riche nt 8 Na 6,216.75 18-028.2443-0087 Ke Ave Edina, MN 56424 Hammer Jon b 3 6,216.75 18-028- 2443-0068 Ke Ave Edina MN 55424 Libby, Sat & N S 6,218.76 18-02 &2443-0069 Ke Ave Edina MN 55424 C Leonard 8 Jane S 8 216.75 18 -02 &24430070 Ket Ave Edina MN 55424 Lam Pam S 8216.76 18 -02 &2443-0071 Kes Ave Edina, MN 55424 Veker. Stanley S 6.216.75 16-02 8-2443-0072 5313 Kellogn Ave Edina MN 56424 Stedman Jonathan 8 Kathanne S 8.216.751 18-02 &2443-0073 5307 Kel Ave Edina MN 55424 Scot Ouintin 8 Ann lvtarle S 6.210.751 18.02 8-24.43- 0074 6305 elloon Ave I Edina MN 65424 Rooney, Daniel 8 Susan S 6,216.75 16-02 8-24430076 5301 KeDMO Ave I Edna MN 55424 Cerny, 6 Robin $ a.216.76 18-02 8-24430018 5237 Kellogg Ave Edina MN 65424 Fogarty, W ftm b Card $ 6 211176 18-02 8-2443-0017 5233 Kellogg Ave Edina MN 55424 Further John b Barbara i 6,218.75 1842 6-24430018 5226 Kellogg Ave Edina MN 56424 Fueaner. Jane 3 8 216.75 18-02 8-2443-0019 5221 Kellocia Ave Edina MN 56424 Whiting, hilary $ . 621675 18-02 8-2443-0020 5217 Kellwa Ave Edina MN 55424 Sheehan S 8 218.76 18-028-2443- 0021 5211 Kelloctid Ave Edina MN 55424 Eckberg, E D 3 6.216.75 18-02 8-2443-0007 5201 Kellogn Ave Edna MN 65424 Vojta Deneen S e.216.75 S 18-02 8-2443-0008 5200 Oaklawn Ave Edina, MN 55424 Somerville James 8 Antoinette $ 8.218.75 18 -02 8-2443-0009 5216 OaMaiwn Ave Edina MN 55424 Goldman Matthew 8 6,216.75 18-02 &2443 -0010 6401 Wayzata Blvd St. Louis Park MN 56428 =k Hold s LLC S 6.216.76 18 -02 8-2443 -0011 5224 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Taft. John 8 Mary S 6,216.75' 18-028 - 2443 -0012 5228 Oaklawn Ave Edina, MN 55424 Johnson Lawrence 8 T-erry S 6,216.75 1802 &2443-0013 15232 OaklavKh Ave Edina MN 55424 Politski Jane S 8 216.75 16-02 8-2443-0014 5236 Oaklawn Ave Edna MN 55424 Knecht Joseph $ 0.216.75 18-02 8-2443-0015 8240 Oaklawn Ave Edina. MN 56424 Blankenship, Ned 8 Susan 5 6.216.751 18-02 8-2443-0056 5300 Oaklawn Ave Edina, MN 55424 Hardy. Katharine S 8.216.751 18-028 - 24430057 5304 Oaklaw Ave Edna MN 65424 Carbon Jay 3 Sandra 6.218.751 18028-2443-0056 5308 Oaklann Ave Edina MN 56424 Collins Martin S 8 218.75 18-02 8-2443-0059 5318 OakLwm Ave Edina MN 65424 Vaubek Calvin 8 Janelle $ 0,218.76' 18-02 8-2443-0080 5324 Oaktawn Ave Edna MN 56424 Greene Jonathan 8 Julie S B 216.75 18-028 - 2443-0061 5328 Oakbm Ave Edna MN 55424 Vaurio Jr Carl 8 Patrica S 6216.75 18-02 8-24434)062 5332 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Siffedn Mark 8 Elena $ 6,216.75 18-028-24434)083 5338 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Peterson Ralph S 6,210.75 18-02 8-24430064 5346 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 65424 Terwill' er Jeftv 8 Jennitfar S 6,218.75 18-02 8-2443. 0088 5348 Oaklawn Ave Edna MN 55424 Timmer Steven 8 L n 3 6.218.75 18-02 8-2443-0088 5357 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Lafrance Dennis 3 Shan S 6,210.75 18 -028-2443.0086 5351 Oaklawn Ave Edina, MN 55424 Aken Sandra 3 6,216.75 18-028. 2443 -0087 5343 Oaklawn Ave Edina. MN 55424 Mcveety, Roger $ 6,216.75 18 -028- 2443 -0088 5337 Caklawn Ave Edina, MN 55426 Robb Peter 8 Cynthia $ 6,216.75 18-02 &2443 -0089 5331 Oaklawn Ave Edina. MN 55424 Starkey, Danny 8 Pamela S 6,216.75 16-028 - 2443 -0090 5325 Oaklawn Ave Edina, MN 55424 Larson Peder 8 Jill $ 6.218.75 18 -02 8-2443-0091 5319 Oaklawn Ave Edna MN 55424 Lund, Thomas 8 Stephanie $ 6,216.75 1842 8-2443-0092 5311 Oaktawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Kno iek Alexander David S 6.216.75 18-02 &24430093 5306 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Voss ti Cynthia S 6,216.75 18.02 8-2443-0094 5301 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Spamm, James 6 Katie $ 6.216.75 18-02 8-24-43 -0008 5241 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Holker, Jeffrey 8 Cin S 6.218.75 18-02 8-24430001 5227 Oaklawn Ave Edina MN 55424 Crain Peter 6 Jeanne $ 8 218.75 $ 1842 8-2442-0076 4431 52nd St W Edina MN 55424 Mofte David 8 AAa ry S 6,216.75 18-02 8-2442-0075 4429 52nd St W Edina MN 55424 Mcglynn, Michael 8 Julie S 8 18.75 18-02 13-2442-0074 4425 52nd St W Edina MN 55424 La erstrom Edward i3 Julie $ 8 216.75 18.02 8-2442 -0073 442152nd St W Edina MN 55424 Ca nter, Kyle 8 She $ 6,216.76 3 18-028- 2442 -0077 5133 Wooddale Ave Etlina MN 55424 Samuelson Jeffrey N. 8 Marva L. $ 2 072.25 18-028-24-43-0037 15201 Wooddale Ave Edina MN 55424 Hunter Marion A. $ 2.072.25 16 -028- 2443 -0030 15245 Wooddale Ave I Edina, MN 55424 Now, Frank J. 3 Laura H. $ 2.072.25 18 -028- 2443 -0055 15301 Wooddale Ave I Edina, MN 56424 Jennin s G. Eric 8 Adriana T' _l 2.072.25 1� 1 A204 Assessments_FINAL.de Page 1 2 08 PM911 112006 �-,P,04 Jones, Thomas & Patricia 5224 Brookview Ave Edina, MN 55424 Kedrovsky, Vladimir & Fisher, James Kuno, Kurt &Linda Genevieve 5232 Brookview Ave 5236 Brookview Ave 5228 Brookview Ave Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Halbrooks Jr, James & Jill Caschetta, Ralph & Mary Sheldon, John 5300 Brookview Ave 5304 Brookview Ave 5308 Brookview Ave Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Bailey, Douglas & Karen Anderson, Maurice & Eleanor Nairn, Elspeth 5312 Brookview Ave 5316 Brookview Ave 5320 Brookview Ave Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Elnes, Barbara Holmes, Todd & Carol Hanus, Gary & Trudy 5324 Brookview Ave 5328 Brookview Ave 5336 Brookview Ave Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 aen Park Eqivalent lots Vincent, Micheal 5320 Brookview Ave 5200 Kellogg Ave Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Shutes, Robert & Shelley Mitera, Louis & Louise Leskee, Jean 5212 Kellogg Ave 5216 Kellogg Ave 5220 Kellogg Ave Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Workinger, Geoffrey & Elizabeth Carlson, Mark & Barbara Moran, Richard & Sara 5224 Kellogg Ave 5228 Kellogg Ave 5232 Kellogg Ave Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Emmer, Jack & Molly Lavigne, Laura Molde, Jeffrey & Margaret 5236 Kellogg Ave 5300 Kellogg Ave 5304 Kellogg Ave Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 vinny, Glenn Walker, Sean Lord, William & Carol 8 Kellogg Ave 5312 Kellogg Ave 5316 Kellogg Ave Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Beutz, Christopher & Julie Keller, Fred & Katherine 5324 Kellogg Ave 5328 Kellogg Ave Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Epple, Mark & Karen Fergesen, Richard & Nancy Hammer, Jon & Alyssa 5336 Kellogg Ave 5351 Kellogg Ave 5349 Kellogg Ave Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Libby, Scott & Nancy Crowley, Leonard & Jane Lampert, Pam 5341 Kellogg Ave 5337 Kellogg Ave 5331 Kellogg Ave Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Veker, Stanley Stedman, Jonathan & Katharine Scott, Quintin & Ann Marie 5325 Kellogg Ave 5313 Kellogg Ave 5307 Kellogg Ave Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Rooney, Daniel & Susan Cerny, Gary & Robin Fogarty, William & Carol 5305 Kellogg Ave 5301 Kellogg Ave 5237 Kellogg Ave Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Fullmer, John & Barbara Fuegner, Jane Whiting, Mary 5233 Kellogg Ave 5225 Kellogg Ave 5221 Kellogg Ave Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Sheehan, Marjorie Eckberg, E D Vojta, Deneen 5217 Kellogg Ave 5211 Kellogg Ave 5201 Kellogg Ave Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Somerville, James & Antoinette Goldman, Matthew & Amy 5200 Oaklawn Ave 5216 Oaklawn Ave Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Aulick Holdings, LLC Taft, John & Mary Johnson, Lawrence & Terry 6401 Wayzata Blvd 5224 Oaklawn Ave 5228 Oaklawn Ave St. Louis Park, MN 55426 Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Politiski, Jane Knecht, Joseph Blankenship, Ned & Susan 5232 Oaklawn Ave 5236 Oaklawn Ave 5240 Oaklawn Ave Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Carlson, Jay & Sandra Collins, Martin 5304 Oaklawn Ave 5308 Oaklawn Ave Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Vaubel, Calvin & Janelle Greene, Jonathan & Julie Vaurio Jr, Carl & Patricia 5318 Oaklawn Ave 5324 Oaklawn Ave 5328 Oaklawn Ave Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Sifferlin, Mark & Elena Peterson, Ralph Terwilliger, Jeffrey & Jenniffer 5332 Oaklawn Ave 5336 Oaklawn Ave 5346 Oaklawn Ave Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Timmer, Steven & Lynn Lafrance, Dennis & Shari Aken, Sandra 5348 Oaklawn Ave 5357 Oaklawn Ave 5351 Oaklawn Ave Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Mcveety, Roger Robb, Peter & Cynthia Starkey, Danny & Pamela 5343 Oaklawn Ave 5337 Oaklawn Ave 5331 Oaklawn Ave Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 ,.(son, Peder & Jill Lund, Thomas & Stephanie Knopick, Alexander David 5325 Oaklawn Ave 5319 Oaklawn Ave 5311 Oaklawn Ave Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Voss, Gregory & Cynthia Sparrow, James & Katie Holker, Jeffrey & Cindy 5305 Oaklawn Ave 5301 Oaklawn Ave 5241 Oaklawn Ave Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Crain, Peter & Jeanne Moffett, David & Mary 5227 Oaklawn Ave 4431 52nd St W Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Mcglynn, Michael & Julie Lagerstrom, Edward & Julie Carpenter, Kyle & Shelly 4429 52nd St W 4425 52nd St W 4421 52nd St W Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Jennings, G. Eric & Adriana T. �uelson, Jeffrey N. & Marya L. Hunter, Marion A. 5301 Wooddale Ave ,3 Wooddale Ave 5201 Wooddale Ave Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN N 5 554 5424 Edina, MN 55424 Preliminary Assessments .5419 j 113 5 rte_ f ,5112 _5 • = 00 5401 5400 5401 5400 With Curb S Gutter De — ____r __. _,__ $2,900.00 [� $8,700.00 �: .. Improvement No. A -204 5 131 N 51 -�51 'n c N N 4421 Project 5114 j __ Boundary 5117 5133 5116 51 52ND ST W 5201 5200 5201 5209 5200 5213 5212 5211 521 5217 5216 5217 5220 5221_ 5220 5221 5224 5230 5237 5224 5225 5228 Arden 5241 5228 5232 �' h'�' Park 5232 5233 5236 523 5245 5236 5237 5240 5241 5236 ■ 53RD ST W 5301 5300 5301 5300 5301 5300 5305 5304 5305 5304 5305 5304 5309 5308 5307 5308 5311 5308 _5313_ 5312 5313 5318 5319 5312 a 5317 5316 a 5325 5324 a 5325 5316 -~ 5320 g 5331 5328 5331 5320 ` 5325 5324 d 5337 5332 c 5337 5324 5329 LU " 5341 533 6 5343 5328 - - -- - 5328 5333 5349 5346 5351 5337 5336 5351 5348 5357 5336 54TH ST W - Assessments • = 00 5401 5400 5401 5400 With Curb S Gutter De — ____r __. _,__ $2,900.00 [� $8,700.00 �: .. Improvement No. A -204 Assessments Methodology - Neighborhood reconstruction: • Based on residential equivalent unit (REU) • Single family home is 1 REU Adjacent properties with side or rear yards are assessed 1/3 REU (Based on address of property). Improvement No. A -204 Proposed Assessments • Arden Park: equivalent 11 REUs -City funded: • Analyzed park usage. • Based on potentially buildable lots. • $ 8,700 per residential equivalent unit. • $6,300 without curb and gutter. • 10 year assessment. • 6.5 % interest on unpaid balance. I -� I /•= Improvement No. A -204 Now -low 425 J44:1` - 12" �ll - - , E.�r !"r - s� s g10 5201,, -� - . 0. 0 Cc y' r i - 521! 5221 , 1 P '�22� 4l • .' 5225- , 52 . • e? 2 yi 32 � ♦ �\ P2 36 � 4 t ir� 5 y 523W = $ ' S 4 40 �•� �1 5301 930,Q ' 5 ?01 OOf r 53 i! 53A4 05 5304 i O 5307 _ 5308 5311 -dw 4L s 53t3 � 5 5319 >� 5312 f , s r 5325 t% .. „� 324 1i. _ 5325 5316 gk � 53 1 �. Ls ..-'. SI r 532 p 5 = 5332 5 3I \ 5324 "! °3341L 533 •5 f �, # a1w 534"V. 46 5351'., ;', ♦ I �~ .5336 4 + O 5351 OP48 fi \ WE s r - ' •�� st! v _. ..'`� '' a ' .. .iP^� �� . 't�,,._ ASSESSABLE LOT FOR CITY PARK PROPERTY SOUTH HARRIET PARK (WEST) (USING TODAY'S RULES) 8 ASSESSABLE LOTS = 8 REU'S 7 4? 4421` • a 5201,. lie .�4�`i� � `fir - 't ' =' ',,: �• ,� .� 5212 ' 5Z7 5221 ' r S22A i 5225- , 5226 522 532 52331 �' S 1 ' 7 \� .ri _ ,�. - tom+ f r• - - �j.� 2 1 9300 f► 5,301 . I b �I 5305 53,�i 05 ; a 5304 _ CtD low 50 5307 5308 5311 a..�T a 5319 �+'?> 5311 • ilk 5325 j.. .,�, .�fu 324 ti4 �3�5 5316 ` ' r' 532 cz bbb 5 53sc or 1 5 �7 \ 5324 ,. 1041 5336 P 5 r4•"1:.� { �' '� 46 '► 5351 O 5351 a ►. : 5 36� w , 3348 l• t r a SOUTH HARRIET PARK (WEST) ASSESSABLE LETS FOR CITY PARK PROPERTY 11 ASSESSABLE LOTS = 11 REU'S REPORT /RECOMMENDATION To: Mayor & City Council Agenda Item # III. A. From: Cary Teague Consent ❑ City Planner Information Only ❑ Date: October 17, 2006 Mgr. Recommends ❑ To HRA vN To Council Subject: Final Plat Approval for Muir Woods 5th Addition Action ❑ Motion (formerly Gageby Estates) ® Resolution 7108 Valley View Road ❑ Ordinance ❑ Discussion Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat for Muir Woods 5t' Addition (formerly Gageby Estates) subject to the conditions of preliminary plat approval including a subdivision fee of $24,000.00 (See page A7), and shared driveway access. Info /Background: Past Action On March 21, 2006, the city council approved the preliminary plat. (See the preliminary plat on page A3 and the minutes on pages A5 -A6.) Comments This plat divides the existing property into two lots, both of which exceed minimum zoning ordinance standards. (See final plat on page A4.) A shared driveway would be used for both homes to preserve the slope, trees and minimize driveways onto Valley View Road. (See pages A2 -A3.) 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Motion carried on rollcall vote -five ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -36 ADOPTED APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR GAGEBY ESTATES ERS DEVELOPMENT LLC 7108 VALLEY VIEW ROAD Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and ordered placed on file. Presentation by Planner Planner Larsen informed the Council the subject property was located in the southwesterly portion of the lot at 7108 Valley View Road with a detached garage located to the immediate north of the home. He said the site sloped significantly from west to east and was heavily wooded. The property owner to the immediate north has constructed improvements that encroach on the subject property. The parties have agreed and have submitted a new preliminary plat involving a land trade in exchange for an easement over the encroaching improvements. Both lots in the proposed plat exceed the size standards set out in the Subdivision Ordinance and no variances were required. Mr. Larsen concluded the shared driveway will limit site disturbance. Additional land added to the new lot increases the flexibility in sighting the new home and the easement cures the encroachment. Mr. Larsen stated the Planning Commission recommended Preliminary Plat approval subject to; 1) Final Plat approval, 2) Subdivision Dedication, and 3) Shared Driveway Access. Mayor Hovland inquired further about the shared driveway access. Mr. Larsen said staff's intent was to minimize additional cutting into the hill and tree loss. The driveway as depicted on the plan was a concept and would be subject to staff approval during the building application process. Mayor Hovland asked if runoff would be a concern from the new lot. Mr. Larsen said the Building Department would be closely observing the site during construction to assure precautions are being taken with runoff. Mayor Hovland asked what the elevation change was from the new building site to the existing home. Mr. Larsen said he did not have those figures. Member Masica asked how a home could be sited on that steep piece of property. Planner Larsen said the extra land that would be available following approval of the plat would allow more flexibility in building. Proponent Presentation David Gageby, ERS Development, LLC, answered a question about the site, stating there was a slope to get to the top of the hill but at the top the site was flat. If runoff would happen, it would run down the driveway as the existing home was not in a direct path but off to the side. The owner at 7104 Valley View Road had a written agreement with the previous owner of the 7108 property allowing the landscaping which ended up to be quite extensive. Mr. Gageby said arriving at the shared driveway situation was positive for everyone involved. Member Masica asked Mr. Gageby if he would be re- selling the property. Mr. Gageby said he bought the property with the intention of splitting the property but nothing had been decided at present. Page 6 ks- Minutes/Edina City Council/March 21, 2006 Member Masica asked Mr. Gageby how he became aware of the subject property. Mr. Gageby noted one of the properties was known as Diamond's in the Rough. The company was solicited by the family to buy the property that had been on the market for some time. Member Housh asked if the reason this was before the Council was there was an encroachment involved. He questioned how the City safeguards against this happening again. Mr. Larsen said many times landscaping was not included in the scope of the project. Member Housh asked if the contractor/ landscaper has any liability to fix the encroachment. Mr. Larsen said it lies with the property owners. Mayor Hovland inquired how the land trade agreement was reached. Mr. Gageby said Daniel Spiegel and his counsel came up with what they considered to be a fair and reasonable option rather than removing all the extensive landscaping. Mayor Hovland asked if there was a better way to address the shared driveway issue. Mr. Larsen said he believed this was the only way to deal with the issue. Public Comment Andrew Parker, representing Daniel Spiegel of 7104 Valley View Road, requested that his client have the ability to maintain his landscaping. Member Masica made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson to close the public hearing. Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. Member Masica made a motion introducing the following resolution and moving its adoption conditioned upon: 1) Final Plat Approval; 2) Subdivision Dedication; and 3) Shared Driveway Access: RESOLUTION NO. 2006-36 GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR GAGEBY ESTATES, 7108 VALLEY VIEW ROAD BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that certain plat entitled, " GAGEBY ESTATES ", platted by ERS Development LLC, and presented at the regular meeting of the City Council on March 21, 2006, be and is hereby granted preliminary plat approval with the following conditions: 1) Final Plat Approval; 2) Subdivision Dedication; and 3) Shared Driveway Access. Passed and adopted by the Edina City Council this 21St day of March, 2006. Member Housh seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2006- 37 AND ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 850-A28 ADOPTED APPROVING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PRELIMINARY PLAT AND PRELIMINARY REZONING FROM R -1 SINGLE FAMILY TO PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT 3 FOR 5300 FRANCE AVENUE Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and ordered placed on file. Mr. Larsen stated the proposal was a request to rezone the northerly 2.2 acres of the Calvary Church parking lot located at 5300 France Avenue from R -1 to PRD -3, for the approval of a change to the City's Comprehensive Plan from Quasi Public to Lot Density Attached Residential, and approval of the Preliminary Plat for Brownstone Estates, which would allow the proponent to construct 20 Page 7 Subdivision No. SUBDIVISION DEDICATION REPORT TO: City Council FROM: Planning Department . Subdivision N C-1\0S voatl V-%SU5R6-) % Y% Land Size: `�\fto Land Value: +300, ®lo [) (By. (� _Date: The developer of this subdivision has been required to A. Grant an easement over part of the land B. Dedicate % of the land C. Donate $ _ as a fee in lieu of land As a result of applying the following policy: A. Land required (no density or intensity may be used for the first 5% of land dedicated) 1. If property is adjacent to an existing park or playground and the addition beneficially expands the park or playground. 2. If property is six acres or will be combined with future dedications so that the end result will be a minimum of a six acre park. 3. If property abuts a natural lake, pond, or stream or wetland then protected by state or federal law. 4. If property is necessary for storm water holding or will be dredged or otherwise improved for storm water holding areas or ponds. 5. If the property is a place of significant natural, scenic or historic value. B. Cash Required 1. In all other instances than above. a In of to TO: Mayor & Council Members FROM: Gordon Hughes DATE: October 17, 2006 SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 2006-8 REPORT/RECOMMENDATION AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 705,715 AND 1300 OF THE CITY CODE TO PROVIDE NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STORAGE AND PLACEMENT OF REFUSE CONTAINERS Agenda Item V.A. Consent Information Only Mgr. Recommends Action Recommendation: Grant first reading. ❑ To HRA 0 To Council ❑ Motion ❑ Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Discussion Background: At the October 3, 2006, meeting, the Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance allowing, but not requiring, curbside placement of refuse containers and yard waste containers on collection day. This decision followed the Council's receipt of the report and recommendation of the Recycling and Solid Waste Commission which was based in part on a survey of a randomly selected group of Edina residents. This survey showed significant support for a change in ordinance requirements with respect to placement of containers. If adopted, occupants of single family homes, double bungalows and townhouses would be allowed to place refuse containers at the curb no more than 12 hours before collection and must remove such containers from the curb within 12 hours after collection. Again, the ordinance allows, but does not require, curbside placement. The proposed ordinance also requires that refuse haulers must offer to their customers an option of servicing their containers at locations other than curbside. In other words, if a resident wishes to continue with garage side rather than curbside placement, the hauler is obliged to provide service. The Council discussed the desirability of regulating the rates charged by haulers so as to allow customers wishing to retain garage side service to do so without higher fees. I do not recommend such a regulation. Refuse hauling in Edina is a'highly competitive service with several licensed haulers. I do not believe that a rate regulation is necessary or desirable. However, if the Council wishes to impose such a requirement, it would do so by adding the following sentence to Subsection 1300.08: "Haulers are prohibited from charging a fee to customers selecting such an option that is higher than the fee charged to customers who select curbside service." EDINA ORDINANCE NO. 2006-08 An Ordinance Amending Sections 705, 715 and 1300 of the City Code to Provide New Requirements for the Storage and Placement of Refuse Containers THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA ORDAINS: Section 1. Subd-1 of Subsection 705.04 is hereby amended as follows: "Subd. 1 Refuse Containers. Containers on residential properties shall not be placed or maintained in such a way as to unreasonably interfere with the use of the adjoining property. Containers on non - residential properties shall be fully screened from all lot lines as provided by Section 850 of this Code. Containers kept outside shall be placed and kept in such a manner as not to permit entry of or harborage for animals, insects or other vermin. Containers on residential property shall be stored in such a manner as to be out of view from the street in front of the premises or in a garage located on the premises except as provided hereafter. Occupants of single dwelling unit, double dwelling unit and townhouse properties may, but are not required to, place refuse containers adjacent to the street or alley adjoining the dwelling and off the traveled portion of the road but not earlier than 12 hours prior to the day scheduled for collection. Within 12 hours after the scheduled collection, the containers and any material not collected shall be returned by the resident of such dwelling to the same location designated for storage by this Subd. 1. .Section 2. Subd. 2 of Subsection 705..04 is hereby amended to read as follows: "Subd. 2 Grass Clippings and Leaves. For single dwelling unit, double dwelling unit and townhouse properties, containers or bags containing grass clippings and leaves may be placed for collection adjacent to the street or alley adjoining the dwelling and off the traveled portion of the road not earlier than 12 hours prior to the day scheduled for collection. Within 12 hours after the scheduled collection, the containers and any material not collected shall be returned by the resident of such dwelling to the same location designated for storage by Subd. 1 of this Subsection." Section 3. The last sentence of Subsection 705.05 is amended to read as follows: "Upon each collection, the containers shall be completely emptied and the lids of the containers shall be replaced." Section 4. The last sentence of Subd. 2 of Subsection 715.03 is amended to read as follows: "Within 12 hours after the scheduled collection, the containers and any material not collected shall be returned by the resident of such dwelling to the same location designated for storage by this Subd. 2." Section 5. Section 1300 of the City Code is amended by adding a new Subsection 1300.08 as follows: "1300.08 Service to Residential Properties. Containers kept outside shall be placed and kept in such a manner as not to permit entry of or harborage for animals, insects or other vermin. Haulers providing service to single dwelling unit, double dwelling unit and townhouse properties shall offer to their customers the option of collecting refuse from containers placed for collection at locations on the property other than at the curb. If the customer chooses such an option, the hauler shall collect refuse from the containers and return the empty containers to the location on the property specified by the customer. Section 6. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon passage. First Reading: Second Reading: Page 1 of 1 AGENDA ITEM: V.A. Darlene Wallin From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 9:51 AM To: Alice Hulbert; Ann Swenson; Jim Hovland; Linda Masica; scot.housh @willis.com Cc: Darlene Wallin Subject: FW: curb side trash pickup Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 ibennerotte @ci.edina.mn.us From: Carolyn Peterson (mailto:peterson9818 @msn.com] Sent: Monday, October 09, 2006 9:53 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: curb side trash pickup To whom it may concern: I watched the 10/092006 broadcast of the city council meeting , and caught a portion of the meeting regarding the survey of residents on the issue of curb side pickup. I would like to offer some obseevations. I live in the Manor Homes of Edina condominium complex on Lincoln Drive, and have some concerns about requiring residents here to place garbage at the curb. The attached garages for the units share a common driveway, with varying degrees of slope and length. Some of the driveways do not have sufficient space at the bottom that is flat enough for a trash can. This is especially true during winter plowing season. During the winter, it can also be very dangerous to walk down the driveways. As a result, sometimes residents do not put their recycling out, choosing instead to wait until the surface condition of the driveway improves. Obviously this can't be done with garbage -and we have rules that prohibit storing garbage or trash in the garages. Hopefully I'm not unnecessarily repeating information you've already received. I trust that consideration will be given to the needs of individual residents, given the varying features of their properties, and their health and safety concerns, in any trash pickup requirements. Thank you for your time and attention. Sincerely, Carolyn Peterson 6960 Langford Court (w)612- 348 -9818 10/10/2006 Pagel of 2 Darlene Wallin From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 12:19 PM To: Gordon Hughes; Alice Hulbert; Ann Swenson; Jim Hovland; Linda Masica; scot.housh @willis.com Cc: Darlene Wallin; Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: Trash Collection Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 jbennerotte @ci.edina.mn.us From: Bob Malby [mailto:rmalby @mn.rr.com] Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 10:20 AM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: Trash Collection To: Gordon Hughes, City Manager The Mayor and the City Council Trash Collection is hardly a pressing issue, but I understand that the subject is being revisited at an upcoming City Council meeting. Since I am unavailable on Tuesday evenings, I am sending this e-mail to discuss my views. I have resided in Edina for 35 years and have seen some great work and wonderful ideas come out of City Hall and the Council Chambers. Placing trash containers at the garage door rather than at the curb is NOT one of them!! It now takes our trash hauler 1 to 1 1/2 hours longer each day to do his route. That is 1 to 1 1/2 hours of additional running time on the truck, which needlessly burns fuel and adds more pollution to our air. The hauler takes the "hit" for this additional time. He doesn't get paid any more because his route takes longer to complete. It, also, means that, for many residences, the trash containers sit out longer. Hardly a "beautification" plus. Many residents take in their trash containers as soon as the hauler makes his stop. A longer route run means the trash containers sit out that much longer .............all over the city. Instead of grouping the trash container, recycling container and yard waste in close proximity to each other, we now have the three spread all over the front yards. Again, hardly a "beautification" plus. By my observation, many residents have ignored the "trash container by the garage" ordinance, because, I would expect, common sense prevailed. Robert J Malby 6517 Limerick Drive Edina, MN 55439 952 - 941 -7569 10/17/2006 o, 1�� J� 0 To: MAYOR AND COUNCIL From: BOB WILSON CITY ASSESSOR Date: OCTOBER 17, 2006 Subject: EDINA ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -09 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 121 - SPECIAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION . Information /Background: REPORT /RECOMMENDATION Agenda Item V.B Consent ❑ Information Only ❑ Mgr. Recommends ❑ To HRA ® To Council Action ❑ Motion ❑ Resolution ® Ordinance ❑ Discussion On September 19, 2006, the City Council received a staff report recommending the appointment of a Special Board of Appeal and Equalization. The Council directed the preparation of an Ordinance for the purpose of implementing a Special Board of Appeal and Equalization. A copy of this ordinance is attached for your consideration. Ordinance No. 2006 -09 An Ordinance Amending the City Code by Adding a New Section 121 - Special Board of Appeal and Equalization THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA ORDAINS: Section 1. The City Code is hereby amended by adding a new Section 121 as follows: "Section 121- Special Board of Appeal and Equalization 121.01 Establishment;Powers and Duties. The Council does hereby establish a Special Board of Appeal and Equalization (the "Board ") and all the powers and duties of the Council under M.S. 274.01, Subd. 1, are hereby delegated to the Board. 121.02 Membership. The Board shall consist of five members who are residents of the City and are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to property valuations. At least one member shall be an appraiser, realtor, or another person familiar with property valuations in the City of Edina. Members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the majority of the Council for a one year term. At least one member of the Board must have attended the appeals and equalization course required by M.S. 274.014. Members of the Board shall serve without compensation. Board members who discontinue legal residency in the City shall be automatically removed from office effective as of the date of such discontinuance. 121.03 Organization. Subd. 1 Chair. The Board shall elect a chair from its members for a term of one year. Subd. 2 Rules and Procedures. The Board shall adopt such reasonable rules and procedures as are necessary and proper to carry out it powers and duties imposed by M.S. 274.01. 121.04 Meetings. All meetings of the Board shall be open to the public, be governed by Roberts Rules of Order, and otherwise be held pursuant to its rules and procedures. The minutes of all meetings shall be recorded and a copy shall be transmitted to each member of the council. At any meeting, three members shall constitute a quorum. 121.05 Staff. Board meetings shall be attended by the City Assessor, and/or a designated City staff member, and a recording secretary." Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon passage. First Reading: Second Reading: REQUEST FOR PURCHASE TO: Mayor & City Council FROM: Wayne D. Houle, PE, City Engineer VIA: Gordon Hughes, City Manager SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $15,000 DATE: October 17, 2006 AGENDA ITEM: VI. A. ITEM DESCRIPTION: Contract No. ENG 06 -8: 2006 Sump Drain and Storm Sewer Improvements, Improvement Nos. STS — 309, 311, 320, 327, 328, 329, 330, and 331. Company 1. Ellingson Companies 2. Castrejon, Inc. 3. E. J. Mayers, Inc. RECOMMENDED QUOTE OR BID: Ellingson Companies Amount of Quote or Bid $ 186,708.14 $ 187,816.29 $ 200,592.00 $ 186,708.14 GENERAL INFORMATION: These projects are for the sump pump drain tile improvements at the following locations: Hillside Lane, Schaefer Road, Sherman Circle, Amy Lane, Westridge Boulevard, 66th Street West, Ridgeview Drive and Arthur Street. These drain tiles will provide a storm sewer network to accommodate residents sump pumps that are currently being discharge to the City roadway system, thus causing safety concerns in both the summer months and some cases the winter months. This project is part of the storm sewer upgrades listed in the 2006 -2010 Capital Improvement Program. The storm water utility fund will fund these projects. Staff recommends awarding the project to Ellingson Companies. Public Works - Engineering ignature Department The Recommended Bid is within budget not within bud et rector [ �� �a G��•►�9n �.sS � . rjN ��1� r ordon Hughe , C Manager GAEngineering \Contract Numbers\2006 \ENG 06 -8 2006 Sump Drain- Storm\ADMIN\MISC\ENG 06-8 RFP.doc TO: Mayor & City Council REQUEST FOR PURCHASE FROM: Wayne D. Houle, PE, City Engineer VIA: Gordon Hughes, City Manager SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $15,000 DATE: . October 17, 2006 AGENDA ITEM: VI.B. ITEM DESCRIPTION: Survey & Mapping Equipment — Engineering Department Company 1. Leica Geosystems RECOMMENDED QUOTE OR BID: Leica Geosystems Amount of Quote or Bid 1. $ 25,840.10 $ 25,840.10- GENERAL INFORMATION: This purchase is for a Global Positioning System (GPS) along with the required rover or receiver. This unit will be used by the Engineering Department to verify existing utilities and for use with our existing Leica Robotic Total Station Units that are used for field surveys, staking construction projects, and maintaining data on our infrastructure. The GPS Unit combined with the Leica Robotic Total Station Units will further the efficiency of the departments; the Leica Robotic Total Station Unit only requires one person to operate and the GPS Unit reduces the amount of set -up time for that person in the field. The future purchase for this system will include hand -held GPS Units that the Utility Department workers will use to locate infrastructure in the field. No other quotes were obtained due to Leica only having one distributor in the upper- Midwest. The Capital Improvement Program budgeted $50,000 for this purchase. This purchase is funded through the Utility Department budget. Staff recommends awarding this purchase to Leica Geosytems. Signature The Recommended Bid is within budget Public Works — Utilities Department not within budget J4_. n eee- Bifeeter A � /'7� ' �/ KO 'L" MAN � �1Z S � . �.c.i • � fL Hughes, City Manager G:\ Engineering \Administration \CORRENG \rfp 101706 GPS Unit.doc REPORT /RECOMMENDATION To: Mayor & City Council Agenda Item VII.A. From: Debra Mangen Consent ❑ City Clerk Information Only ❑ Date: October 17, 2006 Mgr. Recommends ❑ To HRA ® To Council - Subject: Crave Hospitality Inc., dba Crave Restaurant New Action ® Motion Intoxicating and Sunday On- Sale Liquor Licenses ❑ Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Discussion Recommendation: Motion approving Intoxicating and Sunday On -Sale Liquor Licenses to Crave Hospitality Inc. dba Crave Restaurant, for the period beginning October 18, 2006 and ending March 31, 2007. Info /Background: Crave Hospitality Inc. made application for a new Intoxicating and Sunday On -Sale liquor licenses to operate Crave Restaurant to be located at 3520 Galleria the site formerly occupied by Sidney's. They have filed the necessary paperwork and paid the applicable fees for a license. Edina Code Section 900 requires a public hearing before granting new intoxicating liquor licenses. The proper notice has been published in the Edina Sun Current. The Administration Department has reviewed the submittals and finds that they comply with code requirements. The Health Department is satisfied with the applicants' plan for storage and service. The Planning Department has reviewed the application and finds that it complies with code requirements. The Police Department has completed their investigation and with no negative findings. Attached is Sgt. Stroh's memo stating the findings of the background investigation. The licenses are placed on the agenda for consideration by the Council. • BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION SUMMARY ON -SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR OR ON -SALE WINE LICENSE Establishment: Crave Hospitality Inc., dba Crave Restaurant License: On -Sale Intoxicating & On Sale "Special Sunday Sales" On September 11, 2006, Crave Hospitality Inc., dba as Crave Restaurant, made application to the City of Edina for an On -Sale Intoxicating & On Sale "Special Sunday Sales ". Crave Hospitality Inc. is incorporated in the State of Minnesota. The Minnesota Secretary of State reports they are in good standing. The Managing Members of Crave Hospitality Inc.: Kamron Michael Talebi Eden Prairie, MN Keyvan James Talebi Minneapolis, MN The managing members have been investigated and found to have no criminal record. Checks were made with the following agencies. NCIC MINCIS Hennepin County Minnesota Secretary of State Personal, business and bank references were contacted and responded positively. From the information gathered during the course of the investigation, I found nothing to prevent Crave Hospitality Inc. from obtaining an On -Sale Intoxicating & On Sale "Special Sunday Sales ". I would support a positive recommendation from the Police Department in regard to the issuance of this license. Sgt. Steve Stroh #134 av&q-,- N�� 10/6/0( o1Le To: Mayor & City Council From: Debra Mangen City Clerk Date: October 17, 2006 Subject: Resolution Receiving Donations Recommendation: Adopt Resolution. REPORT/RECOMMENDATION Agenda Item # VII. B. Consent Information Only F] Mgr. Recommends ❑ To HRA ® To Council Action ® Motion ❑ Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Discussion Info/Background: In order to comply with State Statutes all donations to the City must be adopted by a resolution approved by four favorable votes of the Council accepting the donation. I have prepared the attached resolution detailing the various donors, their gifts and the recipient departments for your consideration. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-93 ACCEPTING DONATIONS ON BEHALF OF THE . CITY OF EDINA City Of Edifla WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 465.03 allows cities to accept grants and donations of real or personal property for the benefit of its citizens; WHEREAS, said donations must be accepted via a resolution of the Council adopted by a two thirds majority of its members. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Edina City Council accepts with sincere appreciation the following listed donations on behalf of its citizens. Donations to the Art Center: Frank S. Wilkinson $250.00 William R. Smeltz $10.00 Donations to the Braemar Memorial Fund for future Golf Course equipment purchases: James R Allen $25.00 Robert J Hursh $25.00 John S Allen Jr. $100.00 Denni's R Johnson $100.00 R J Barrett Jr. $10.00 Richard R Lund $100.00 D P Brunsvold $50.00 Anton E Melin $25.00 Myron M Carpenter $50.00 David Molke $100.00 John a Feddema $100.00 Daniel J Moran $100.00 Gaylen Ghyhn $100.00 Leo J Hopf $50.00 Dated: October 17, 2006 Attest: Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN)SS CITY OF EDINA ) James B. Hovland, Mayor CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of October 17, 2006 and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting. WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of . 20_. City Clerk City Hall 952- 927 -8861 4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX 952 - 826 -0390 EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424 -1394 www.cityofedina.com TTY 952 - 826 -0379 01 fie To: MAYOR AND COUNCIL From: BOB WILSON CITY ASSESSOR Date: OCTOBER 17, 2006 Subject: RESOLUTION NO. 2006-94 AUTHORIZING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DEFERRAL FOR 5217 KELLOGG AVENUE SOUTH Recommendation: REPORT /RECOMMENDATION Agenda Item VII.0 Consent ❑ Information Only ❑ Mgr. Recommends ❑ To HRA ® To Council Action ❑ Motion ® Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Discussion Adopt Resolution 2006 -94 authorizing special assessment deferral for 5217 Kellogg Avenue South. Information /Background: State Statutes and City policy allow the deferment of special assessments for property owners who meet the required eligibility standards and complete an application. An application for deferment has been received and a resolution has been prepared. A copy of this resolution is attached for your consideration. i RESOLUTION NO. 2006-94 APPROVING APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF DEFERRAL OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, that certain Application and Authorization of Deferral of Special Assessments for Levy Number 16643 has been received from Marjorie A. Sheehan of 5217 Kellogg Ave. S. PID Number 18- 028 -24-43 -0020 for Deferment of Special Assessments, and presented at the regular meeting of the City Council on October 17, 2006, be and is hereby granted. Passed and adopted by the Edina City Council this 171h day of October, 2006 ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )SS CITY OF EDINA ) CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of October 17, 2006, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting. WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of , 20_. City Clerk AP �l oe v •lam leas RE RE AGENDA ITEM: VII. D. Interlachen Trail Update No packet data ❑ Oral presentation I� Information coming ® I i &WAaI To: Mayor & City Council From: Boyd Tate Traffic Safety Coordinator Date: October 17, 2006 REPORT/RECOMMENDATION Subject: Traffic Safety Staff Review for October 2, 2006 Recommendation: Agenda Item # VII. E Consent Information Only ❑ Mgr. Recommends ❑ To HRA ® To Council Action ❑ Motion ❑ Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Discussion Review and approve Traffic Safety Staff Review of Tuesday, October 2,.2006. Info /Background: It is not anticipated that residents will be in attendance at the Council meeting regarding any of the attached issues. G:\ Engineering\ Infrastructure \Streets \Traffic \Traffic Advisory Committee \Staff Review Summaries \06 TS AG & Min \10- 02- 06.doc v TRAFFIC SAFETY STAFF REVIEW Monday October 2, 2006 The staff review of traffic safety matters occurred on October 2, 2006. Staff present included the City Engineer, Traffic Safety Coordinator, Sign Coordinator, and Chief of Police. From that review, the recommendations below are provided. On each of the items, persons involved have been contacted and the staff recommendation has been discussed with them. They were also informed that if they disagree with the recommendation or have additional facts to present, they can be included on the October 17, 2006 Council Agenda. SECTION A: Requests on which staff recommends approval: 1. Request from staff to restrict the parking bays on Grandview Square just south of Sherwood Road on both sides of street to "2 -Hour Parking." Parking is currently unrestricted in this area. Several requests have been received over the past two years to restrict parking in this area. Complaints have come from the Library/Senior Center and area residents claiming that employees of surrounding businesses use these spaces to park all day. Grandview Square, south of Sherwood, is a 42 -foot wide street with a 10 -foot wide center median. Parking bays, located on each side of the street, are cut into the boulevard leaving a 16 -foot driving lane in both directions. There is room for eight vehicles to park on the north side and room for 16 vehicles on the south. The north side bays are located adjacent to the Library/Senior Center and the bays on the south are located in front of 5250 Grandview Square. Restricting parking to 2 -Hours would provide visitors up -close short term parking to the Library/Senior Center as well as short term parking for visitors and service vehicles in front of 5250 Grandview Square. Staff recommends that parkina be restricted to 112 -Hour Parking" on both sides of Grandview Square to the south of Sherwood road in the parking bay areas. SECTION B: Requests on which staff recommends denial of request: None for the October 2, 2006 meeting. Traffic Safety Staff Review October 2, 2006 Page 1 of 2 ti SECTION C: Requests that are deferred to a later date or referred to others. None for the October 2, 2006 meeting. Traffic Safety Staff Review Page 2 of 2 October 2, 2006 T t 456.88 R55CKREG LOG20000 289421 10/5/2006 CITY OF -..qA SYSTEMS INC. 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INSTRUCTOR AC 146030 092706 5110.6103 422.00 289607 101512006 101032 PRINT SHOP, THE 660.21 OCT NEWSLETTER 00008294 146176 121148 1628.6575 660.21 289608 10/5/2006 100968 PRIOR WINE COMPANY 527.02 145992 476073 5862.5513 27.31- 145993 702792 5862.5513 282.20 146276 476534 5842.5513 572.64 146277 476080 5842.5513 1,354.55 289609 10/5/2006 106322 PROSOURCE SUPPLY 477.28 LINERS, TISSUE, TOWELS 00002277 146177 3839 5620.6511 477.28 289610 10/5/2006 103094 PROTECTION ONE 151.65 ALARM SERVICE 146120 091608 5511.6250 151.65 289611 10/5/2006 100971 QUALITY WINE 632.00 145994 761518-00 5862.5513 488.61 145995 763674-00 5862.5513 REPAIR PARTS REPAIR PARTS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTED REPAIRS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PRINTING 10/4/2006 9:35:15 Page - 23 Business Unit EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN COMMUNICATIONS ED ADMINISTRATION CENTENNIAL LAKES ART CENTER ADMINISTRATION SENIOR CITIZENS COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING CLEANING SUPPLIES ALARM SERVICE EDINBOROUGH PARK ARENA BLDG /GROUNDS COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING R55CKREG LOG20000 CITY OF EDINA 10/4/2006 9:35:15 Council Check Register Page - 24 10/512006 - 10/5/2006 Check # Date 289612 10/512006 289613 10/5/2006 289614 1015/2006 289615 10/5/2006 289616 10/5/2006 289617 10/5/2006 Amount Supplier/ Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No. Subledger Account Description Business Unit 863.50 145996 763480-00 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 1,767.15 145997 763629 -00 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 5,987.20 145998 757479 -00 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 73.85 145999 761228 -00 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 139.10 146000 760984 -00 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 1,308.90- 146001 760553-00 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 1,346.30- 146002 759226.00 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 56.74- 146003 759215-00 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 2,349.79 146278 763483-00 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 940.90 146279 763484 -00 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 471.70 146280 763481 -00 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 2,593.80 146281 763630 -00 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 160.30 146282 763486-00 5822.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR 50TH ST SELLING 2,331.16 146283 763628 -00 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 107.00 146284 763627 -00 5842.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER YORK SELLING 2,024.98 146285 763479-00 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 5.37- 146286 759952 -00 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 18,213.73 101965 QWEST 112.10 952 920 -8166 145869 8166 -9 /06 1550.6188 TELEPHONE CENTRAL SERVICES GENERAL 112.10 100977 RICHFIELD PLUMBING COMPANY 100.00 CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN 00006378 146178 44048 5421.6180 CONTRACTED REPAIRS GRILL 100.00 111732 RINGQUIST, JOHN 75.00 MEDIA INSTRUCTOR 146071 092706 5125.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MEDIA STUDIO 75.00 100980 ROBERT B. 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GENERAL 54.60 103461 ROSEVILLE BIG BAND 100.00 PERFORMANCE 10/15/06 146040 092806 5610.6136 PROFESSIONAL SVC - OTHER ED ADMINISTRATION 100.00 R55CKREG LOG20000 CITY OF EuINA Council Check Register 10/5/2006 - 10/5/2006 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description 289618 10/5/2006 105534 ROTARY CLUB OF EDINA/MORNINGSI 195.00 1ST QTR DUES - H WORTHINGTON 146121 758 1120.6105 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 195.00 289619 10/5/2006 120298 ROXY VENTURES INC. 10/4,_ 9:35:15 Page - 25 Business Unit ADMINISTRATION 97.29 LOGO EMBROIDERY 00006100 145952 4699 5440.5511 COST OF GOODS - PRO SHOP PRO SHOP RETAIL SALES 97.29 289620 10/512006 100987 SA -AG INC 330.68 FILL SAND 00005953 145870 51339 5913.6517 SAND GRAVEL & ROCK DISTRIBUTION 330.68 289621 101512006 101634 SAINT AGNES BAKING COMPANY 62.49 BAKERY 146181 165334 5421.5510 COST OF GOODS SOLD GRILL 62.49 289622 10/5/2006 103249 SHANNON, JIM 12500 PERFORMANCE 10/19/06 146182 092706 5610.6136 PROFESSIONAL SVC - OTHER ED ADMINISTRATION CLUB HOUSE CLUB HOUSE SKATING & HOCKEY GENERAL MAINTENANCE ART CENTER BLDG/MAINT ART CENTER ADMINISTRATION 67.50 146287 11186 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 297.00 146288 11182 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 125.00 289623 10/5/2006 120302 SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO. 614.55 PAINT 145953 74405 5420.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES 16.13- CREDIT 145954 8113 -7, 5420.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES 598.42 . 289624 10/5/2006 120292. SIGNATURE CONCEPTS 137.69 LANYARDS 145871 176212 1622.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES 137.69 289625 10/5/2006 105739 SNAZA, DAVID 238.85 2006 UNIFORM PURCHASE 146072 092606 1301.6201 LAUNDRY 238.85 289626 10/512006 110977 SOW, ADAMA 890.00 CLEANING 146032 092706 5111.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,011.00 INSTRUCTOR AC 146032 092706 5110.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,901.00 289627 10/5/2006 116682 SPECIALTY WINES & BEVERAGES CLUB HOUSE CLUB HOUSE SKATING & HOCKEY GENERAL MAINTENANCE ART CENTER BLDG/MAINT ART CENTER ADMINISTRATION 67.50 146287 11186 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 297.00 146288 11182 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING R55CKREG LOG20000 CITY OF EDINA 10/4/2006 9:35:15 Council Check Register Page - 26 10/5/2006 - 10/5/2006 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 364.50 289628 10/5/2006 116856 SPRINT 1,317.21 DATA PROCESSING 146183 091406 1400.6160 DATA PROCESSING POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 1,317.21 289629 10/5/2006 103277 ST. JOSEPH EQUIPMENT CO INC 1,360.01 LANDSCAPE PLANE 00005789 146073 SM09084 5913.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTION . 141.90 AIR FILTER, HAND TOOL 00005867 146184 S150266 1301.6556 TOOLS GENERAL MAINTENANCE 1,501.91 289630 10/5/2006 106452 STONE, HOLLY 360.00 INSTRUCTOR AC 146033 092706 5110.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ART CENTER ADMINISTRATION 360.00 289631 10/5/2006 112668 STONEBROOKE EQUIPMENT INC. 3,904.18 SNOW PLOW 00005802 146010 8101 5900.1735 AUTOMOBILES & TRUCKS UTILITY.BALANCE SHEET 3,904.18 289632 10/5/2006 102390 STRAND MANUFACTURING CO INC 50.59 HOLD ARM 00005633 145872 25965 5921.6530 REPAIR PARTS LIFT STATION MAINT 50.59 289633 10/512006 101015 STREICHERS 1,254.57 EAR MUFFS 145955 1380736 7411.6710 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PSTF OCCUPANCY 99.95 BOOTS 146185 1353721 1400.6203 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 39.90 GLOVES, HAT 146186 1355596 1400.6203 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 193.76 UNIFORMS 146187 1350211 1400.6203 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 1,247.12- CREDIT 146188 CM212126 1400.6203 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 979.37 TRAINING MAGS 00003045 146189 1380283 1400.6104 CONFERENCES & SCHOOLS POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 745.00 VEST 146190 1381030 1400.6203 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 745.00 VEST 146191 1380786 1400.6203 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 745.00- CREDIT 146192 CM380176 1400.6203 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE POLICE.DEPT. GENERAL 59.82 HAT, GOGGLES 146204 1352035 1400.6203 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 2,125.25 289634 10/5/2006 117992 STRINGER BUSINESS SYSTEMS 24.34 COPIER MAINT 146193 1194193 1400.6230 SERVICE CONTRACTS EQUIPMENT POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 24.34 289635 10/5/2006 102639 STROHMYER, TOM 150.00 PERFORMANCE 10/12/06 146039 092806 5610.6136 PROFESSIONAL SVC - OTHER ED ADMINISTRATIf R55CKREG LOG20000 CITY OF . INA 101..__.6 9:35:15 Council Check Register Page - 27 10/512006 -- 10/5/2006 Check # Date Amount Supplier/ Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 150.00 289636 10/5/2006 102140 SUN MOUNTAIN SPORTS INC. 517.25 SPEED CARTS 145956 693361 5440.5511 COST OF GOODS - PRO SHOP PRO SHOP RETAIL SALES 517.25 289637 10/5/2006 100794 SWANSON, HAROLD 100.00 POLICE SERVICE 145822 100506 1419.6102 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES RESERVE PROGRAM 100.00 289638 10/5/2006 111616 T.D. ANDERSON INC. 35.00 BEER LINE SERVICE 146194 596482 5421.6102 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES GRILL 35.00 289639 10/512006 120297 TADYCH, BRIAN 207.25 TRAINING EXPENSES 145957 092506 1281.6104 CONFERENCES & SCHOOLS TRAINING 207.25 289640 10/5/2006 101027 TARGET 12.43 ACCT 9- 555-029 -840 145958 SEPT18 5410.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES GOLF ADMINISTRATION 12.43 289641 10/5/2006 101326 TERMINAL SUPPLY CO 327.44 LAMPS, CIRCUIT BREAKERS 00005683 146074 47237 -00 1563.6585 ACCESSORIES EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 327.44 289642 10/5/2006 101035 THORPE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY 89.75 146122 424533 5421.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER GRILL 79.00 146123 24339 5421.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER GRILL 2,225.15. 146289 424535 5862.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER VERNON SELLING 101.40 146290 424534 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 2,495.30 289643 10151200.8 101826 THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR CORP. 334.85 QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE 00008012 146206 498982 5511.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES ARENA BLDG /GROUNDS 334.85 289644 10/5/2006 118807 TIME WARNER CABLE 59.90 ACCT 040819102 146124 091806 5430.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES RICHARDS GOLF COURSE 59.90 289845 101512006 101474 TITLEIST R55CKREG LOG20000 CITY OF EDINA 1014/2006 9:35:15 Council Check Register Page - 28 10/5/2006 - 10/5/2006 Check # Date Amount Supplier/ Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Descriptlon Business Unit 375.75 MERCHANDISE 145959 0756526 5440.5511 COST OF GOODS - PRO SHOP PRO SHOP RETAIL SALES 152.93 MERCHANDISE 145960 0739802 5440.5511 COST OF GOODS - PRO SHOP PRO SHOP RETAIL SALES 528.66 289648 10/512006 101036 TOLL GAS & WELDING SUPPLY 40.25 WELDING SUPPLIES 00005577 146075 134910 1646.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES BUILDING MAINTENANCE 282.23 WELDING TOOLS 00005445 146076 135305 1646.6556 TOOLS BUILDING MAINTENANCE 322.48 289647 10/5/2006 101039 TOTAL TOOL 110.93 CRANE & HOIST INSPECTION 00006455. 145961 7105472 5422.6180 CONTRACTED REPAIRS MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 110.93 289648 10/5/2006 101374 TOWN & COUNTRY FENCE 3,475.00 GATE INSTALLATION 00005312 146007 19458 05435.1705.30 CONTRACTOR PAYMENTS VANVALK WATER TOWER REHAB 10,157.00 INSTALL CHAIN LINK FENCE 00001584 146077 19454 05435.1705.30 CONTRACTOR PAYMENTS VANVALK WATER TOWER REHAB 13,632.00 289649 101512006 101042 TRIARCO 131.68 CRAFT SUPPLIES 00009031 146076 300014 5110.6564 CRAFT SUPPLIES ART CENTER ADMINISTRATION 131.68 289650 10/5/2006 102255 TWIN CITY OXYGEN CO 96.08 OXYGEN 00003649 146195 241806 1470.6510 FIRST AID SUPPLIES FIRE DEPT. GENERAL 98.08 289651 10/512006 101053 UNITED ELECTRIC COMPANY 488.99 LABELER, LABEL TAPE 00005955 145873 890169 1301.6556 TOOLS GENERAL MAINTENANCE 488.99 289652 10/512006 103298 UPS STORE 91715, THE 7.75 SHIPPING CHARGES 00005986 145874 14415440 1301.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES GENERAL MAINTENANCE 7.75 289653 101512006 101058 VAN PAPER CO. 226.23 PLATES, UTENSILS 00005966 145875 008758 -00 1552.6530 REPAIR PARTS CENT SVC PW BUILDING 1,712.96 TISSUE, TOWELS, CAN LINERS 00006347 145962 008314 -00 5421.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES GRILL . 133.05 PLATES, ROLL TOWEL 00005742 146079 008755-00 1646.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES BUILDING MAINTENANCE 225.03 CUPS 00006347 146125 008567 -00 5421.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES GRILL 368.25 BAGS 146196 009102 -00 5822.6512 PAPER SUPPLIES 50TH ST SELLING 2,665.52 CITY OF EDINA 10 /4/2uU6 9:35:15 R55CKREG LOG20000 Council Check Register Page - 29 10/5/2006 - 10/5/2006 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 289654 101512006 102970 VERIZON WIRELESS 553.16 146197 3697546320 1400.6188 TELEPHONE POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 553.16 289655 101512006 101064 VESSCO INC. 154.79 PVC UNIONS, TEES 00005574 146198 37556 5311.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES POOL OPERATION 154.79 289656 10/512006 120295 VOICE PLUS/ACTORS PLUS INC. 460.00 EDINA VIDEO HOST FEE 145963 5986 2210.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COMMUNICATIONS 460.00 289657 101512006 101080 WALSH, WILLIAM 100.00 POLICE SERVICE 145821 100506 1419.6102 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES RESERVE PROGRAM 100.00 289658 10/5/2006 100183 WASHINGTON COUNTY 102.00 OUT OF COUNTY WARRANT 146199 092906 1000.2055 DUE TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET 102.00 289659 10/5/2006 103466 WASTE MANAGEMENT - SAVAGE MN 40.30 145876 3701458 1481.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL YORK FIRE STATION 41.52 145876 3701458 5111.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL ART CENTER BLDG/MAINT 42.05 145876 3701458 5821.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL 50TH ST OCCUPANCY 70.52 145876 3701458 1470.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL FIRE DEPT. GENERAL 81.52 145876 3701458 5430.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL RICHARDS GOLF COURSE 86.69 145876 3701458 1645.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL LITTER REMOVAL 90.42 145876 3701458 5841.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL YORK OCCUPANCY 92.55 145876 3701458 5861.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL VERNON OCCUPANCY 97.52 145876 3701458 1628.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL SENIOR CITIZENS 167.62 145876 3701458 1645.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL LITTER REMOVAL 179.55 145876 3701458 1551.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL CITY HALL GENERAL 192.91 145876 3701458 5422.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 239.29 145876 3701458 5511.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL ARENA BLDG/GROUNDS 289.51 145876 3701458 1645.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL LITTER REMOVAL 318,71 145876 3701458 1301.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL GENERAL MAINTENANCE 318.71 145876 3701458 1552.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL CENT SVC PW BUILDING 355.75 145876 3701458 5311.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL POOL OPERATION 369.69 145876 3701458 5420.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL CLUB HOUSE 533.78 145876 3701458 5620.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL EDINBOROUGH PARK 3,608.51 R55CKREG LOG20000 . 240.00 CITY OF EDINA 289665 Council Check Register 101076 WEST PHOTO 10/5/2006 - 10/5/2006 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description 289660 10/5/2006 120303 WATER SAFETY PRODUCTS INC. 126.00 WATER RESCUE MAN 145964 085762 5310.6610 SAFETY EQUIPMENT 101033 WINE COMPANY, THE 126.00 289661 10/5/2006 117074 WEIERKE, DAVID 150218-00 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX 55.90 2006 UNIFORM PURCHASE 146080 092606 1646.6201 LAUNDRY 149311 -00 5862.5513 55.90 613.75 289662 10/5/2006 150426-00 116516 WELDON, KEN COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 10/4/2006' 9:35:15 Page - 30 Business Unit POOL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING MAINTENANCE 150.00 INSTRUCTOR AC 146035 092706 5110.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ART CENTER ADMINISTRATION 150.00 289663 10/5/2006 103266 WELSH COMPANIES LLC 554.93 OCT MAINTENANCE 145877 100106 5841.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES YORK OCCUPANCY 554.93 289664 10/5/2006 102342 WENZEL, KENNETH 240.00 INSTRUCTOR AC 146034 092706 5110.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ART CENTER ADMINISTRATION ART SUPPLY GIFT GALLERY SHOP VERNON SELLING VERNON SELLING YORK SELLING 50TH ST SELLING 50TH ST SELLING YORK SELLING 50TH ST SELLING VERNON SELLING CENTENNIAL LAKES 240.00 289665 101512006 101076 WEST PHOTO 141.63 LIGHTS W /STANDS 00009026 146081 69308 5120.5510 COST OF GOODS SOLD 141.63 289666 10/5/2006 101033 WINE COMPANY, THE 88.00 146004 150218-00 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX 1,555.60 146005 149311 -00 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 613.75 146291 150426-00 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 455.30 146292 150429-00 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 39.33- 146293 150366-00 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 2,673.32 289667 10/5/2006 101312 WINE MERCHANTS 1,139.33 146294 169485 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 273:59 146295 169484 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 357.37 146296 169486 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 1,770.29 289668 1015/2006 101082 WITTEK GOLF SUPPLY 52.59 .GOLF BALLS 00002081 146200 159017 5630.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES 62.59 ART SUPPLY GIFT GALLERY SHOP VERNON SELLING VERNON SELLING YORK SELLING 50TH ST SELLING 50TH ST SELLING YORK SELLING 50TH ST SELLING VERNON SELLING CENTENNIAL LAKES R55CKREG LOG20000 CITY OF r- -..aA Council Check Register 10/5/2006 - 10/512006 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No 289669 10/5/2006 101086 WORLD CLASS WINES INC 218.66 146006 183981 5822.5513 2,849.52 146297 184153 5842.5513 3,068.18 289670 10/5/2006 101087 WROBLESKI, HENRY 100.00 POLICE SERVICE 145825 100506 1419.6102 100.00 289671 10/512006 101726 XCEL ENERGY 61.53 51- 4420190 -3 145878 83967284 1321.6185 45.42 51- 6541084 -2 145879 84015426 1646.6185 34.62 51- 6892224 -5 145880 84024567 1330.6185 2,491.09 51- 5547446 -1 145881 83831869 1628.6185 14,788.67 51- 6644819 -9 145882 83858762 5620.6185 2,249.31 51- 5005454 -3 145883 83672715 5913.6185 275.23 51- 4197645 -8 145884 83655649 1322.6185 1,549.99 51- 5107681-0 145885 83663724 5111.6185 900.74 51- 6223269 -1 145886 83692504 5210.6185 3,084.63 51- 4159265 -8 145965 83984028 7411.6185 161.03. 51- 4197645 -8 146082 83970493 1322.6185 9,609.36 51-6955679 -8 146084 84346163 1551.6185 57.95 51- 6692497-0 146085 84341300 1460.6185 661.50 5.1- 6137136 -8 146086 84324089 5430.6185 30,925.10 51- 4621797 -2 146087 84292624 1321.6185 3,323.44 51 -4827232-0 146088 84292417 5311.6185 8,680.76 51- 5605640 -1 146089 84053377 5913.6185 7.86 51- 6050184 -2 146126 84149406 4086.6103 78,908.23 289672 101512006 120308 XELIAS PERFORMANCE COMPANY 2,200.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 146036 092706 5110.6103 2,200.00 289673 10/5/2006 117094 YOUTH FOOTBALL YEARBOOK 90.00 ADVERTISEMENT 146127 063006 5210.6122 90.00 289674 10/512006 120099 Z WINES USA LLC 816.83 146298 1032 5842.5513 816.83 Subledger Account Description COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE CONTRACTUAL SERVICES LIGHT & POWER LIGHT & POWER LIGHT & POWER LIGHT & POWER LIGHT & POWER LIGHT & POWER LIGHT & POWER LIGHT & POWER LIGHT & POWER LIGHT & POWER LIGHT & POWER LIGHT & POWER LIGHT & POWER LIGHT & POWER LIGHT & POWER LIGHT & POWER LIGHT & POWER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 10141_ . 9:35:15 Page - 31 Business Unit 50TH ST SELLING YORK SELLING RESERVE PROGRAM STREET LIGHTING REGULAR BUILDING MAINTENANCE TRAFFIC SIGNALS SENIOR CITIZENS EDINBOROUGH PARK DISTRIBUTION STREET LIGHTING ORNAMENTAL ART CENTER BLDG/MAINT GOLF DOME PROGRAM PSTF OCCUPANCY STREET LIGHTING ORNAMENTAL CITY HALL GENERAL CIVILIAN DEFENSE RICHARDS GOLF COURSE STREET LIGHTING REGULAR POOL OPERATION DISTRIBUTION AQUATIC WEEDS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ART CENTER ADMINISTRATION ADVERTISING OTHER GOLF DOME PROGRAM COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING R55CKREG LOG20000 CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register 10/5/2006 — 10/5/2006 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description 289675 10/512006 101089 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE 106.22 FIRST AID SUPPLIES 00008009 146083 54060743 5510.6610 SAFETY EQUIPMENT 106.22 289676 10/5/2006 101091 ZIEGLER INC 654.73 REPLACE BOOM CYLINDER 00005717 146128 SW140086145 1553.6180 CONTRACTED REPAIRS 654.73 289677 1015/2006 101386 ZUHRAH SHRINE CONCERT BAND 10/4/2006 9:35:15 Page - 32 Business Unit ARENA ADMINISTRATION EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 75.00 PERFORMANCE 10/10/06 146038 092806 5610.6136 PROFESSIONAL SVC = OTHER ED ADMINISTRATION 75.00 1,065,014.95 Grand Total Payment Instrument Totals Check Total 1,065,014.95 Total Payments 1,065,014.95 R55CKSUM LOG20000 Company Amount 01000 GENERAL FUND 690,681.75 02200 COMMUNICATIONS FUND 15,395.90 04000 WORKING CAPITAL FUND 35,721.24 05100 ART CENTER FUND 18,295.84 05200 GOLF DOME FUND 1,309.62 05300 AQUATIC CENTER FUND 4,228.43 05400 GOLF COURSE FUND 33,044.74 05500 ICE ARENA FUND 2,409.98 05600 EDINBOROUGH/CENT LAKES FUND 19,523.08 05800 LIQUOR FUND 131,257.97 05900 UTILITY FUND 103,142.18 05930 STORM SEWER FUND 5,225.11 07400 PSTF AGENCY FUND 4,779.11 Report Totals 1,065,014.95 CITY OF EDINA 1014/x,._, 9:36:56 Council Check Summary Page - 1 10/5/2006 - 10/5/2006 We confirm to the best of our knowledge and belief, that these da'nns comply in all material respects with the requirements of the City of Edina purchasing policies and procedures date CIr '! 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5 10/1212006 -10/1212006 Check # Date Amount Supplier/ Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 5,842.70 289710 10/1212006 111706 BREDEMUS HARDWARE CO. 337.01 INSTALL RANGE PARTS, BOLTS 146414 176778 7411.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PSTF OCCUPANCY 337.01 289711 10/12/2006 120068 BRIN CONTRACT GLAZING 60,952.00 GYMNASIUM CONSTRUCTION 146755 TWO 4401.6710 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT GYMNASIUMS - SVIEW & COMM CTR 60,952.00 289712 10112/2006 120332 BURNS, STEVEN 34.13 CLOSING BILL REFUND 146774 100606 5900.1211.1 ACCTS RECEIVABLE MANUAL UTILITY BALANCE SHEET 34.13 289713 1011212006 119466 CAMELOT METALS 4,576.20 GYMNASIUM CONSTRUCTION 146756 EIGHT 4401.6710 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT GYMNASIUMS - SVIEW & COMM CTR 4,576.20 289714 10112/2006 119455 CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES 616.50 146470 101714 5822.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER 50TH ST SELLING 28.10 146471 101717 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 6,482.10 146472 101716 5842.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER YORK SELLING 7,126.70 289715 10/1212006 108517 CARVER COUNTY 232.00 OUT OF COUNTY WARRANT 146629 100606 1000.2055 DUE TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET 232.00 289716 1011212006 100681 CATCO 24.62 HOSE ENDS 00005685 146303 15 -17294 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 22.90 FITTING, HOSE END 00005685 146304 1 -32199 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 73.00 FITTINGS 00005685 146305 3 -13505 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 167.13 FITTINGS 00005667 146306 3 -13707 1553.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 2.00 FITTING 00005685 146537 3 -13881 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 23.56 FITTINGS 00005685 146538 3 -14109 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 313.21 289717 10112/2006 101515 CEMSTONE PRODUCTS CO. 167.71 FILTERS, TUCK POINTERS 00005989 146307 1106169 5932.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES GENERAL STORM SEWER 167.71 289718 10/1212006 117187 CHEM SYSTEMS LTD 289720 10/12/2006 CITY OF EDINA 103040 CITY PAGES 10/11/2006 7:59:17 R55CKREG LOG20000 80.66 NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING 146539 100171253 Council Check Register Page - 6 NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING 146539 10/12/2006 -10/12/2006 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 70.29 ABSORBANT POWDER 00008011 146775 513632 5511.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES ARENA BLDG /GROUNDS 70.29 10112/2006 105693 CITYSPRINT 289719 1011212006 119725 CHISAGO LAKES DISTRIBUTING CO 16.48 COURIER 170.95 146473 322197 5822.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER 50TH ST SELLING 289720 10/12/2006 103040 CITY PAGES 80.66 NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING 146539 100171253 80.66 NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING 146539 100171253 80.68 NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING 146539 100171253 242.00 289721 10112/2006 105693 CITYSPRINT 16.48 COURIER 146415 3219 26.33 COURIER 146415 3219 35.49 COURIER 146415 3219 142.74 COURIER 146415 3219 221.04 289722 1011212006 100689 CLAREYS SAFETY EQUIP. 249.95 E -83 REPAIRS 146608 104014 249.95 289723 10/1212006 101345 COLOURS 3,896.00 ABOUT TOWN AD SPEC SHEET 146308 9585 3,896.00 269724 1011212006 101395 COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION 525.00 BITUMINOUS CLASSES 146609 100406 525.00 289725 1011212006 119839 CORNEJO CONSULTING 5,400.00 PLANNING CONSULTANT 146540 100106 5,400.00 289726 1011212006 100513 COVERALL OF THE TWIN CITIES IN 2,742.38 CUSTODIAL SERVICES 146416 7070111824 2,742.38 289727 1011212006 117387 DATARADIO COR LTD 229.45 RADIO REPAIR 00005780 146541 136412 5822.6122 5842.6122 5862.6122 1265.6406 1120.6103 1180.6103 1554.6230 1470.6180 2210.6123 1260.6104 1140.6103 1551.6103 5914.6180 ADVERTISING OTHER 50TH ST SELLING ADVERTISING OTHER YORK SELLING ADVERTISING OTHER VERNON SELLING GENERAL SUPPLIES TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ELECTION SERVICE CONTRACTS EQUIPMENT CENT SERV GEN - MIS CONTRACTED REPAIRS FIRE DEPT. GENERAL MAGAZINEINEWSLETTER EXPENSE COMMUNICATIONS CONFERENCES & SCHOOLS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTED REPAIRS ENGINEERING GENERAL PLANNING CITY HALL GENERAL TANKS TOWERS & ' "RVOIR R55CKREG LOG20000 CITY OF �-AA Council Check Register 10112/2006 -10/1212006 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER 10/1. ., 7:59:17 Page - 7 Business Unit VERNON SELLING YORK SELLING YORK SELLING YORK SELLING 50TH ST SELLING 50TH ST SELLING VERNON SELLING VERNON SELLING GENERAL SUPPLIES POOL OPERATION OFFICE SUPPLIES 50TH STREET GENERAL COST OF GOODS SOLD 229.45 COST OF GOODS SOLD GRILL COST OF GOODS SOLD GRILL 289728 10112/2006 GRILL 102478 DAY DISTRIBUTING GRILL 1,560.40 146474 380282 5862.5514 3,725.22 - 146475 381256 5842.5514 19.80 146476 381257 5842.5515 93.00 146477 380593 5842.5513 1,533.00 146478 381255 5822.5514 276.00 146479 380592 5822.5513 39.00 146672 381253 5862.5515 2,703.20 146673 381252 5862.5514 9,949.62 289729 10/1212006 118490 DEEP ROCK WATER COMPANY 4.79 WATER 146309 2142375 5311.6406 4.79 289730 10/12/2006 120327 DELUXE BUSINESS CHECKS AND SOL 51.74 BANK DEPOSIT BOOKS 146542 22303985 5820.6513 51.74 289731 10/12/2006 100720 DENNYS 5TH AVE. BAKERY 35.31 BAKERY 146417 226206 5421.5510 29.35 BAKERY 146418 226271 5421.5510 25.58 BAKERY 146419 226316 5421.5510 28.78 BAKERY 146543 226410 5421.5510 20.02 BAKERY 146630 226456 5421.5510 139.04 289732 1011212006 101947 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 660.00 CJDN CONNECTION 146776 P07MN02706007C 1400.6204 1,260.00 MDTS - 3RD QTR 146777 P07MN027060M7C 1400.6160 1,920.00 289733 10/12/2006 106022 DEVANT LTD 288.74 GOLF TOWELS 00006125 146544 DEV206154 5440.5511 288.74 289734 10/1212006 102831 DEX MEDIA EAST 18.00 146310 306319039 5430.6188 108,88 146310 306319039 5420.6188 132.50 146310 306319039 5511.6188 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER 10/1. ., 7:59:17 Page - 7 Business Unit VERNON SELLING YORK SELLING YORK SELLING YORK SELLING 50TH ST SELLING 50TH ST SELLING VERNON SELLING VERNON SELLING GENERAL SUPPLIES POOL OPERATION OFFICE SUPPLIES 50TH STREET GENERAL COST OF GOODS SOLD GRILL COST OF GOODS SOLD GRILL COST OF GOODS SOLD GRILL COST OF GOODS SOLD GRILL COST OF GOODS SOLD GRILL TELETYPE SERVICE POLICE DEPT. GENERAL DATA PROCESSING POLICE DEPT. GENERAL COST OF GOODS - PRO SHOP PRO SHOP RETAIL SALES TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE RICHARDS GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE ARENA BLDG /GROUNDS R55CKREG LOG20000 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation 469.30 728.68 289735 10/1212006 100739 EAGLE WINE 661.35 34.40 289736 10/12/2006 75.78 75.78 289737 10112/2006 73.16 73.16 289738 10/1212006 110.76 110.76 289739 10/1212006 300.00 300.00 289740 10/12/2006 105.00 105.00 289741 10/1212006 20,210.30 20,210.30 289742 10/12/2006 382.45 382.45 289743 10112/2006 361.14 361.14 CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register 10/1212006 -10/1212006 PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description 146311 306318901 5610.6122 ADVERTISING OTHER 146480 480209 146481 480210 146482 480203 146674 480198 119747 ECCO USA INC. GOLF SHOES 00006108 146545 385159701 106496 ED'S TROPHIES INC. CONTEST PLAQUES 146312 71313 106340 EDINA CAR WASH SEPT WASHES 146631 2684 100593 EFFECTIVE MARKETING COMMUNICAT ABOUT BUSINESS COLUMN 146313 293 120331 EKKLESIA MEDIA SERVICES SOUND SYSTEM REPAIRS 00008014 146778 3416 119119 ELECTRONIC RESOURCE CONTRACTOR GYMNASIUM CONSTRUCTION 146757 ELEVEN 100748 ELVIN SAFETY SUPPLY AIR QUALITY TUBES 00008002 146314 302090 -00 105676 EMEDCO SAFETY SIGNS 00001005 146315 600028-00 5842.5513 5842.5515 5822.5513 5862.5513 5440.5511 2210.6406 1553.6238 2210.6123 5511.6180 10/11/2006 7:59:17 Page - 8 Business Unit ED ADMINISTRATION COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING COST OF GOODS - PRO SHOP PRO SHOP RETAIL SALES GENERAL SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS CAR WASH EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN MAGAZINE/NEWSLETTER EXPENSE COMMUNICATIONS CONTRACTED REPAIRS ARENA BLDG /GROUNDS 4401.6710 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT GYMNASIUMS - SVIEW & COMM CTR 5510.6610 SAFETY EQUIPMENT ARENA ADMINISTRATION 1552.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES CENT SVC PW BUILDING 10111/2006 7:59:17 Page - 9 Business Unit FIRE DEPT. GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATIONS GENERAL STORM SEWER GENERAL STORM SEWER GENERAL STORM SEWER 5,378.40 SEPTEMBER TRANSPORTS 146611 100406 1470.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FIRE DEPT. GENERAL 5,378.40 R55CKREG LOG20000 289748 10/12/2006 CITY d DINA 102003 FASTSIGNS BLOOMINGTON Council Check Register 70.29 SIGN 146321 190 -30195 10112/2006 -10/1212006 Check # Date Amount Supplier/ Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description 289744 10/1212006 104733 EMERGENCY MEDICAL PRODUCTS INC 560.18 AMBULANCE SUPPLIES 00003670 146610 INV872173 1470.6510 FIRST AID SUPPLIES 5841.6162 SERVICES CUSTODIANS 560.18 36.81 289745 10/12/2006 105339 ENRGI 10/12/2006 120329 FIRE EQUIPMENT SPECIALTIES INC 1,200.00 WEB FEATURE 146316 4835 2210.6124 WEB DEVELOPMENT FIRE BOOTS 00003680 146612 75.00 WEBSITE GRAPHICS 146317 4857 2210.6124 WEB DEVELOPMENT 130.12 1,275.00 289751 289746 10/12/2006 102015 FLOWERS OF EDINA 102179 EULL'S MANUFACTURING CO INC. 133.33 MANHOLE BLOCKS 00005974 146318 69457 5932.6530 REPAIR PARTS MEETING EXPENSE 150.58 SOLIDS 00005636 146319 68864 5932.6530 REPAIR PARTS 1120.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES 566.56 MANHOLE BRICKS, CATCH BASINS 00005987 146320 69539 5932.6530 REPAIR PARTS 850.47 289752 10/12/2006 106351 FOSTER, REBECCA 289747 10/12/2006 100018 EXPERT T BILLING 344.50 10111/2006 7:59:17 Page - 9 Business Unit FIRE DEPT. GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATIONS GENERAL STORM SEWER GENERAL STORM SEWER GENERAL STORM SEWER 5,378.40 SEPTEMBER TRANSPORTS 146611 100406 1470.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FIRE DEPT. GENERAL LIQUOR YORK GENERAL YORK OCCUPANCY FIRE DEPT. 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10/12/2006 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description 10/11/2006 7:59:17 Page- 18 Business Unit 1552.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES CENT SVC PW BUILDING 5860.6406 338.22 VERNON LIQUOR GENERAL 5111.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES ART CENTER BLDG/MAINT 289816 1011212006 GENERAL SUPPLIES 100882 MERIT SUPPLY 1646.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES BUILDING MAINTENANCE 5420.6406 228.98 FLOOR CLEANER 00001023 146562 70501 228.98 289817 10112/2006 100410 METROCALL 11.22 146437 P0317425J 11.22 146437 P0317425J 22.44 146437 P0317425J 22.44 146437 P0317425J 22.50 146437 P0317425J 89.82 289818 10112/2006 100887 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ENVIRONME 286,849.15 SEWER SERVICE 146615 833324 286,849.15 289819 10/1212006 104650 MICRO CENTER 181.02 APC BACK -UPS ES 725VA 00009014 146563 1206918 25.47 CDS 00009010 146564 1205553 592.08 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 00009010 146564 1205553 798.57 289820 10/1212006 100891 MIDWEST ASPHALT CORP. 293.58 ASPHALT 00005909 146565 83127MB 9,152.78 ASPHALT 00005909 146565 83127MB 9,446.36 289821 10/1212006 100692 MIDWEST COCA -COLA EAGAN 125.40 146507 68068704 495.80 146508 68228719 445.00 146509 48143223 1,066.20 289822 1011212006 103186 MIDWEST FUELS 373.17 DIESEL FUEL 00006071 146642 41596 392.37 GASOLINE 00006070 146643 41594 765.54 289823 10/12/2006 100351 MIKE'S SHOE REPAIR INC. 29.00 COAT REPAIRS 146616 9212006 10/11/2006 7:59:17 Page- 18 Business Unit 1552.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES CENT SVC PW BUILDING 5860.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES VERNON LIQUOR GENERAL 5111.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES ART CENTER BLDG/MAINT 1490.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES PUBLIC HEALTH 1646.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES BUILDING MAINTENANCE 5420.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES CLUB HOUSE 5922.6302 SEWER SERVICE METRO SEWER TREATMENT 5125.6710 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT MEDIA STUDIO 5125.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES MEDIA STUDIO 5125.6710 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT MEDIA STUDIO 1301.6518 BLACKTOP GENERAL MAINTENANCE 1314.6518 BLACKTOP STREET RENOVATION 5822.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX 50TH ST SELLING 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 5422.6581 GASOLINE MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 5422.6581 GASOLINE MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 1470.6180 CONTRACTED REPAIRS FIRE DEPT. GENER R55CKREG LOG20000 CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register 10/1212006 —10/12/2006 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description 10/11/2006 7:59:17 Page - 19 Business Unit PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ART CENTER ADMINISTRATION CONTRACTED REPAIRS DISTRIBUTION CONTRACTED REPAIRS DISTRIBUTION DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS ASSESSING GENERAL SUPPLIES GRILL REPAIR PARTS DISTRIBUTION CONFERENCES & SCHOOLS CIVILIAN DEFENSE COST OF GOODS SOLD ART SUPPLY GIFT GALLERY SHOP CRAFT SUPPLIES ART CENTER ADMINISTRATION EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT GYMNASIUMS - SVIEW & COMM CTR CONFERENCES & SCHOOLS POLICE DEPT. GENERAL DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS EDINA ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 29.00 289824 10/12/2006 104968 MILLER, ERNEST 125.00 WORKSHOP 146566 100206 5110.6103 125.00 289825 10/12/2006 100913 MINNEAPOLIS & SUBURBAN SEWER & 1,440.00 WATER SERVICE REPAIR 00005809 146335 32892 5913.6180 4,950.00 REPAIRED WATER SERVICE 00005810 146617 32891 5913.6180 6,390.00 289826 10112/2006 101320 MINNEAPOLIS AREA ASSOC OF REAL 150.00 MLS SERVICE 146567 1369908,1369909 1190.6105 150.00 289827 1011212006 102174 MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN COMPANY 17.25 CO25 00006428 146644 R109060134 5421.6406 5.75 CYLINDER RENTAL 00001236 146790 R109061302 5913.6530 23.00 289828 1011212006 101684 MINNESOTA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASS 160.00 FALL CONFERENCE 146645 880 1460.6104 160.00 289829 1011212006 102014 MINNESOTA CLAY USA 90.00 CLAY 00009044 146568 44932 5120.5510 139.82 WAX, SCRAPERS, TIN OXIDE 00009044 146568 44932 5110.6564 229.82 289830 10/1212006 100903 MINNESOTA ELEVATOR INC 33,497.00 GYMNASIUM CONSTRUCTION 146765 ONE 4401.6710 33,497.00 289831 1011212006 106193 MINNESOTA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND 1,570.00 LAW ENFORCEMENT CLASSES 146646 100906 1400.6104 1,570.00 289832 10/1212006 101459 MINNESOTA RECREATION & PARKAS 96.00 6 VOLLEYBALL TEAMS REGISTER146569 100506 4077.6105 96.00 289833 1011212006 112908 MINNESOTA ROADWAYS CO. 10/11/2006 7:59:17 Page - 19 Business Unit PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ART CENTER ADMINISTRATION CONTRACTED REPAIRS DISTRIBUTION CONTRACTED REPAIRS DISTRIBUTION DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS ASSESSING GENERAL SUPPLIES GRILL REPAIR PARTS DISTRIBUTION CONFERENCES & SCHOOLS CIVILIAN DEFENSE COST OF GOODS SOLD ART SUPPLY GIFT GALLERY SHOP CRAFT SUPPLIES ART CENTER ADMINISTRATION EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT GYMNASIUMS - SVIEW & COMM CTR CONFERENCES & SCHOOLS POLICE DEPT. GENERAL DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS EDINA ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION R55CKREG LOG20000 CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register 10/12/2006 -10/12/2006 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description 724.20 ASPHALT EMULSION 00005924 146570 51497 1314.6518 BLACKTOP 223.65 ASPHALT EMULSION 00005924 146571 51470 1314.6518 BLACKTOP 10/11/2006 7:59:17 Page - 20 Business Unit STREET RENOVATION STREET RENOVATION EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT GYMNASIUMS - SVIEW & COMM CTR REPAIR PARTS CENTENNIAL LAKES SENIOR TRIPS SENIOR CITIZENS REPAIR PARTS CENT SVC PW BUILDING TELEPHONE ADMINISTRATION TELEPHONE CENT SERV GEN - MIS AMBULANCE FEES FIRE DEPT. GENERAL REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT GYMNASIUMS - SVIEW & COMM CTR GENERAL SUPPLIES BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTION GENERAL SUPPLIES CENT SVC PW BUILDING 947.85 289834 1011212006 112769 MINUTI -OGLE CO. INC. 33,747.80 GYMNASIUM CONSTRUCTION 146766 FIVE 4401.6710 33,747.80 289835 10/1212006 100906 MTI DISTRIBUTING INC. 152.56 IRRIGATION PARTS 00002301 146336 549568 -00 5630.6530 152.56 289836 10/1212006 116127 MULHOLLAND, CATHERINE 40.00 TRIPS - HISTORY CENTER 146618 100506 1628.4392.07 40.00 289837 10/1212006 103632 NEXT DAY GOURMET /SUPERIOR PROD 296.50 TOASTERS 00001015 146337 6519805 1552.6530 296.50 289838 1011212006 104672 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 43.00 146572 679000121 1120.6188 76.62 146572 679000121 1554.6188 119.62 289839 10/12/2006 120324 NILSSON, MARION 650.00 AMBULANCE OVERPAYMENT 146438 100306 1470.4329 650.00 289840 10/1212006 101620 NORTH SECOND STREET STEEL SUPP 220.50 STEEL 00005686 146439 114831 1553.6530 220.50 289841 1011212006 103072 NORTHERN AIR CORPORATION 5,248.75 GYMNASIUM CONSTRUCTION 146767 SEVEN 4401.6710 5,248.75 289842 1011212006 102199 NORTHERN SAFETY CO. INC. 98.36 SAFETY GLOVES 00001007 146440 P158521401018 1646.6406 98.36 SAFETY GLOVES 00001007 146440 P158521401018 5913.6406 98.37 SAFETY GLOVES 00001007 146440 P158521401018 1552.6406 295.09 10/11/2006 7:59:17 Page - 20 Business Unit STREET RENOVATION STREET RENOVATION EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT GYMNASIUMS - SVIEW & COMM CTR REPAIR PARTS CENTENNIAL LAKES SENIOR TRIPS SENIOR CITIZENS REPAIR PARTS CENT SVC PW BUILDING TELEPHONE ADMINISTRATION TELEPHONE CENT SERV GEN - MIS AMBULANCE FEES FIRE DEPT. GENERAL REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT GYMNASIUMS - SVIEW & COMM CTR GENERAL SUPPLIES BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTION GENERAL SUPPLIES CENT SVC PW BUILDING R55CKREG LOG20000 CITY Or- -jiNA 10/41'606 7:59:17 Council Check Register Page - 21 10/1212006 -- 10/1212006 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 289843 10/12/2006 100933 NORTHWEST GRAPHIC SUPPLY 205.66 FOAM CORE 00009042 146573 33471400 5120.5510 COST OF GOODS SOLD ART SUPPLY GIFT GALLERY SHOP 205.66 289844 10112/2006 116460 NSITE MYSTERY SHOPPING 130.00 SECRET SHOPPING 146791 1424 5842.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES YORK SELLING 151.70 SECRET SHOPPING 146791 1424 5822.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES 50TH ST SELLING 154.50 SECRET SHOPPING 146791 1424 5862.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES VERNON SELLING 436.20 289845 10/1212006 120326 OLDS, BOB 58.00 GOLF SHOES 00006086 146574 32729 5440.5511 COST OF GOODS - PRO SHOP PRO SHOP RETAIL SALES 58.00 289846 10/12/2006 102520 ORIENTAL TRADING COMPANY INC. 23.87 TOTE BAGS, BEANBAG FROGS 00009033 146575 610525966 -01 5110.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES ART CENTER ADMINISTRATION 23.93 TOTE BAGS, BEANBAG FROGS 00009033 146575 610525966 -01 5110.6564 CRAFT SUPPLIES ART CENTER ADMINISTRATION 47.80 289847 1011212006 101659 ORKIN PEST CONTROL 218.74 PEST CONTROL 146792 24073254 1551.6180 CONTRACTED REPAIRS CITY HALL GENERAL 218.74 289848 10/12/2006 100939 OTIS SPUNKMEYER INC. 49.21 COOKIES 146576 29542863 5320.5510 COST OF GOODS SOLD POOL CONCESSIONS 160.13 COOKIES 146577 15773962 5320.5510 COST OF GOODS SOLD POOL CONCESSIONS 98.42 COOKIES 146578 27444063 5320.5510 COST OF GOODS SOLD POOL CONCESSIONS 307.76 289849 1011212006 101718 PARTS PLUS 2,632.52 AUTO PARTS 146793 093006 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 2,632.52 289850 10/12/2006 100347 PAUSTIS & SONS 962.73 146510 8122711 -IN 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 930.25 146709 8122712 -IN 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 804.00 146710 8122710 -IN 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 206.00 146711 8121168 -IN 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 2,902.98 289851 10/12/2006 100945 PEPSI -COLA COMPANY R55CKREG LOG20000 Check # Date Amount Supplier I Explanation 408.00 408.00 289852 1011212006 100743 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 751.71 8.00- 3,760.35 1,593.24 4,718.11 863.39 844.55 47.28 902.40 164.46 486.50 1,343.10 66.33 236.29 765.67 260.15 1,834.87 49.66- 41 60- CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register 10/1212006 - 10/12/2006 PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description 146441 33736696 5421.5510 COST OF GOODS SOLD 289853 1011212006 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 101138 PLEAA COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 75.00 DUES COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 75.00 VERNON SELLING 289854 10112/2006 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX 100961 POSTMASTER - USPS COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 602.00 ABOUT BUSINESS POSTAGE #3932 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 602.00 50TH ST SELLING 289855 1011212006 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR 100961 POSTMASTER - USPS COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 390.00 NEWSLETTER COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 390.00 50TH ST SELLING 289856 10/1212006 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 100961 POSTMASTER - USPS 80.00 PERMIT #376 BULK MAIL FEE 80.00 PERMIT #376 BULK MAIL FEE 160.00 146511 2377843 146512 3346773 146513 2377847 146712 2370243 146713 2377850 146714 2380774 146715 2380778 146716 2380779 146717 2380781 146718 2380780 146719 2380771 146720 2380770 146721 2380772 146722 2380777 146723 2380775 146724 2380773 146725 2380776 146726 3346865 146727 3346869 146728 3346867 146794 100606 146338 092706 146619 100506 146620 OCT05 146620 OCT05 5822.5513 5822.5513 5842.5512 5862.5513 5862.5513 5862.5513 5862.5513 5862.5515 5862.5513 5862.5512 5822.5513 5822.5513 5822.5512 5842.5512 5842.5513 5842.5513 5842.5513 5822.5513 5822.5513 5822.5513 1400.6105 2210.6123 1626.6235 1628.6235 5110.6803 10/11/2006 7:59:17 Page - 22 Business Unit GRILL COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR 50TH ST SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS POLICE DEPT. GENERAL MAGAZINE/NEWSLETTER EXPENSE COMMUNICATIONS POSTAGE SENIOR CITIZENS POSTAGE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTRAL SERVICES GENERAL ART CENTER ADMINISTRATION 10/1 j 7.59:17 Page - 23 Business Unit EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PSTF FIRE TOWER ARENA ICE MAINT 50TH ST SELLING 50TH ST SELLING VERNON SELLING VERNON SELLING POLICE DEPT. GENERAL CENTRAL SERVICES GENERAL 1,245.21 146516 766284 -00 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 182.30 146517 765623 -00 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE CITY OF -AA 146518 R55CKREG LOG20000 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING _ 146519 766680 -00 5822.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR 50TH ST SELLING Council Check Register 146520 765660 -00 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 10/1212006 -10112/2006 766526 -00 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description 289857 1011212006 2,303.67 101434 PRAIRIE EQUIPMENT COMPANY 766679-00 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 92.00 2,486.78 INVERTER, CABLE 00005707 146442 4865 1305.6710 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT 409.75 146735 2,486.78 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 37.59- 289858 10112/2006 5842.5513 116396 PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION INC YORK SELLING 182.14- 146737 764515-00 5842.5513 16.61 CO2 TANK RENTAL 146795 24225365 7413.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES 16.61 289859 1011212006 100966 PRINTERS SERVICE INC 204.00 BLADE SHARPENING 00008015 146796 222526 5521.6215 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 204.00 289860 10/12/2006 100968 PRIOR WINE COMPANY 160.80 146514 480205 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 72.74 146515 480204 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 72.74 146729 480199 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 529.70 146730 480197 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 835.98 289861 10/12/2006 117721 PROSOURCE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 75.00 COMPUTER TRAINING 146647 6091496 1400.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 75.00 289862 10/12/2006 101877 PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY 5.31 COBRA 146443 100106 1550.6043 COBRA INSURANCE 5.31 289863 10112/2006 100971 QUALITY WINE 10/1 j 7.59:17 Page - 23 Business Unit EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PSTF FIRE TOWER ARENA ICE MAINT 50TH ST SELLING 50TH ST SELLING VERNON SELLING VERNON SELLING POLICE DEPT. GENERAL CENTRAL SERVICES GENERAL 1,245.21 146516 766284 -00 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 182.30 146517 765623 -00 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 648.00 146518 765659 -00 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 209.85 146519 766680 -00 5822.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR 50TH ST SELLING 1,011.27 146520 765660 -00 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 1,671.90 146731 766526 -00 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 892.39 146732 766285 -00 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 2,303.67 146733 766679-00 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 92.00 146734 765661 -00 5822.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER 50TH ST SELLING 409.75 146735 766286-00 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 37.59- 146736 764514 -00 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 182.14- 146737 764515-00 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 8,466.61 R55CKREG LOG20000 4,196.45 CITY OF EDINA 289865 10/1212006 Council Check Register 113422 RAKE PUBLISHING INC. 10/12/2006 -10/12/2006 200.00 Check # Date Amount Suppiler / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description 289864 1011212006 101965 QWEST 146579 9263 5842.6122 78.25 952 929 -9549 146444 9549 -9/06 5841.6188 TELEPHONE 54.78 952 929 -0297 146597 0297 -9/06 4090.6188 TELEPHONE 97.55 952 927 -8861 146598 8861 -9/06 1550.6188 TELEPHONE 54.85 146797 0146 -9106 5911.6188 TELEPHONE 57.54 090606 146797 0146 -9/06 1628.6188 TELEPHONE 82.85 146797 0146 -9/06 5861.6188 TELEPHONE 89.56 100975 RED WING SHOE STORE 146797 0146 -9/06 1470.6188 TELEPHONE 96.02 110.46 146797 0146 -9/06 5821.6188 TELEPHONE 100.30 146797 0146 -9/06 5841.6188 TELEPHONE 161.01 289868 146797 0146 -9106 5610.6188 TELEPHONE 168.44 146797 0146 -9/06 1622.6188 TELEPHONE 231.23 THREE 146797 0146 -9/06 1646.6188 TELEPHONE 250.01 146797 0146 -9106 5511.6188 TELEPHONE 263.26 118779 ROGGEMAN, ERIC 146797 0146 -9/06 5932.6188 TELEPHONE 2,410.80 123.32 146797 0146 -9/06 1550.6188 TELEPHONE ADVERTISING OTHER ADVERTISING OTHER ADVERTISING OTHER 10/11/2006 7:59:17 Page - 24 Business Unit YORK OCCUPANCY STREET REVOLVING CENTRAL SERVICES GENERAL PUMP & LIFT STATION OPER SENIOR CITIZENS VERNON OCCUPANCY FIRE DEPT. GENERAL 50TH ST OCCUPANCY YORK OCCUPANCY ED ADMINISTRATION SKATING & HOCKEY BUILDING MAINTENANCE ARENA BLDG /GROUNDS GENERAL STORM SEWER CENTRAL SERVICES GENERAL 50TH ST SELLING YORK SELLING VERNON SELLING CONFERENCES & SCHOOLS TRAINING SAFETY EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT MILEAGE OR ALLOWANCE CONFERENCES & SCHOOLS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN GYMNASIUMS - SVIEW & COMM CTR FINANCE FINANCE 4,196.45 289865 10/1212006 113422 RAKE PUBLISHING INC. 200.00 MAGAZINE ADVERTISING 146579 9263 5822.6122 200.00 MAGAZINE ADVERTISING 146579 9263 5842.6122 200.00 MAGAZINE ADVERTISING 146579 9263 5862.6122 600.00 289866 10112/2006 120317 RAUCHMAN, VINCE 177.25 TRAINING EXPENSES 146339 090606 1281.6104 177.25 289867 10112/2006 100975 RED WING SHOE STORE 110.46 SAFETY BOOTS 00005189 146445 72500000516 1553.6610 110.46 289868 1011212006 119118 RICH PRAIRIE PAINTERS 4,583.75 GYMNASIUM CONSTRUCTION 146768 THREE 4401.6710 4,583.75 289869 10/1212006 118779 ROGGEMAN, ERIC 123.32 CONFERENCE EXPENSES 146580 100406 1160.6107 232.96 CONFERENCE EXPENSES 146580 100406 1160.6104 356.28 ADVERTISING OTHER ADVERTISING OTHER ADVERTISING OTHER 10/11/2006 7:59:17 Page - 24 Business Unit YORK OCCUPANCY STREET REVOLVING CENTRAL SERVICES GENERAL PUMP & LIFT STATION OPER SENIOR CITIZENS VERNON OCCUPANCY FIRE DEPT. GENERAL 50TH ST OCCUPANCY YORK OCCUPANCY ED ADMINISTRATION SKATING & HOCKEY BUILDING MAINTENANCE ARENA BLDG /GROUNDS GENERAL STORM SEWER CENTRAL SERVICES GENERAL 50TH ST SELLING YORK SELLING VERNON SELLING CONFERENCES & SCHOOLS TRAINING SAFETY EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT MILEAGE OR ALLOWANCE CONFERENCES & SCHOOLS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN GYMNASIUMS - SVIEW & COMM CTR FINANCE FINANCE �;.1`�Y..z�� CITY OF�� _ c A 10 1 7:59:17 R55CKREG LOG20000 Council Check Register Page - 25 10/12/2006 — 1011212006 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 289870 1011212006 105534 ROTARY CLUB OF EDINA/MORNINGSI 195.00 2ND QTR - H. WORTHINGTON 146446 829 1120.6105 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS ADMINISTRATION 195.00 289871 1011212006 102040 RYGG, JAMES 274.45 UNIFORM PURCAHSE 146798 100906 1400.6203 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 274.45 289872 10/12/2006 100990 SCHARBER & SONS 118.75 BEARING, BRACKET 00005859 146581 365209 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 273.71 MIRROR, BATTERY 00005229 146582 364669 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 392.46 289873 10/1212006 105442 SCHERER BROS. LUMBER CO. 125.67 LUMBER, STAKES 00001020 146583 40379121 5932.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES GENERAL STORM SEWER 1,150.20 LUMBER 00005459 146584 40378044 1646.6577 LUMBER BUILDING MAINTENANCE 1,275.87 289874 10/1212006 104151 SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP. 399.27 QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE 146447 8101641053 1550.6230 SERVICE CONTRACTS EQUIPMENT CENTRAL SERVICES GENERAL 399.27 289875 1011212006 101587 SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES 1,589.00 DIAL -A -RIDE AUG 2006 146340 092706 1514.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DIAL -A -RIDE PROGRAM 1,589.00 289876 1011212006 118214 SEVERN TRENT LABORATORIES INC. 210.00 RADIUM TEST 00005652 146448 30057306 5915.6136 PROFESSIONAL SVC - OTHER WATER TREATMENT 210.00 289877 10/1212006 118034 SLB OF MINNESOTA LLC 415.36 DINNER MEETINGS 34610EDINA 146449 090506 1100.6106 MEETING EXPENSE CITY COUNCIL 415.36 289878 10112/2006 101004 SPS COMPANIES 5.73 PLUMBING PARTS 00005746 146341 51521463.001 1646.6530 REPAIR PARTS BUILDING MAINTENANCE 5.73 289879 10112/2006 103277 ST. JOSEPH EQUIPMENT CO INC 17.31 KNOB 00005867 146342 VI 14626 1553.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 17.31 R55CKREG LOG20000 CITY OF EDINA 10/11/2006 7:59:17 Council Check Register Page - 26 10/12/2006 - 10/12/2006 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 289880 1011212006 105352 STEPHENSON, TED 95.00 PESTICIDE RECERTIFICATION 146450 100506 5610.6104 CONFERENCES & SCHOOLS ED ADMINISTRATION 95.00 289881 10/12/2006 101015 STREICHERS 59.90 BELTS 00003012 146648 1353623 1400.6203 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 729.21 SQUAD REWORK 146799 1383428 1400.6215 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE POLICE DEPT. 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M6 7:59:17 Council Check Register Page - 27 10/12/2006 - 10/12/2006 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 665.00 VANDALISM REPAIRS 00005768 146650 06-651 1647.6180 CONTRACTED REPAIRS PATHS & HARD SURFACE 2,285.00 289887 10/12/2006 101035 THORPE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY 54.00 146453 24441 5421.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER GRILL 42.00 146521 424319 5862.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER VERNON SELLING 6,368.15 146738 425390 5862.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER VERNON SELLING 84.60 146739 425389 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 6,548.75 - 289888 1011212006 101042 TRIARCO 20.02 PEARIZED TISSUE 00009031 146585 304913 5110.6564 CRAFT SUPPLIES ART CENTER ADMINISTRATION 20.02 289889 10112/2006 100682 TRUGREEN - CHEMLAWN 143.78 WEED CONTROL 00005767 146651 429148 1551.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CITY HALL GENERAL 143.78 289890 10/12/2006 103048 U.S. BANK 900.00 FISCAL AGENT 146621 1766727 3201.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CITY HALL DS REVENUES 900.00 289891 10/1212006 101053 UNITED ELECTRIC COMPANY 63.85 AC ADAPTER 00005955 146345 918922 1322.6530 REPAIR PARTS STREET LIGHTING ORNAMENTAL 63.85 289892 10/12/2006 101055 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA 90.00 SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION 146801 100906 4204.6104 CONFERENCES & SCHOOLS HEALTH ALERT NETWORK 90.00 289893 10/1212006 101908 US FOODSERVICE INC 269.35 CUST 114300 146652 10 101STMT 5421.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES GRILL 2,986.51 CUST 114300 146652 10 /01STMT 5421.5510 COST OF GOODS SOLD GRILL 3,255.86 289894 10/12/2006 114236 USA BLUE BOOK 476.82 SHUTOFF ROD 00001011 146346 244344 5913.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTION 476.82 289895 10/12/2006 100050 USPS- HASLER 4,000.00 ACCT #75983 146586 100506 1550.6235 POSTAGE CENTRAL SERVICES GENERAL 4,000.00 CITY OF EDINA 10/11/2006 7:59:17 R55CKREG LOG20000 Council Check Register Page - 28 10112/2006 -10/12/2006 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 289896 10/12/2006 120285 VALENTINE, RICHARD W 75.00 AWARD 146587 100206 5110.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ART CENTER ADMINISTRATION 75.00 289897 1011212006 103590 VALLEY -RICH CO. INC. 3,003.49 WATER MAIN REPAIR 00005807 146454 11294 5913.6180 CONTRACTED REPAIRS DISTRIBUTION 3,003.49 289898 10/12/2006 101058 VAN PAPER CO. 668.25 BAGS, UTENSILS, TOWELS 00007513 146347 009105-00 5861.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES VERNON OCCUPANCY 118.36 TISSUE 00005753 146348 009990 -00 1646.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES BUILDING MAINTENANCE 221.50 LINERS, ROLL TOWEL, CLEANSER 00009035 146588 008880-00 5111.6511 CLEANING SUPPLIES ART CENTER BLDG/MAINT 507.07 TISSUE, TOWELS, BAGS 00007512 146589 010026-00 5842.6512 PAPER SUPPLIES YORK SELLING 39.26 CUP LIDS 146590 008412 -00 5430.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES RICHARDS GOLF COURSE 253.82 PAPER PRODUCTS 00003679 146622 009818 -00 1470.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES FIRE DEPT. GENERAL 1,808.26 289899 10/12/2006 120318 VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 175.90 RECYCLE FLUORESCENT LAMPS 00001033 146349 EW317889 1280.6271 HAZ. WASTE DISPOSAL SUPERVISION & OVERHEAD 175.90 289900 10/1212006 101063 VERSATILE VEHICLES INC. 300.00 GOLF CART RENTAL 00006385 146591 27174 5423.6216 LEASE LINES GOLF CARS 590.00 GOLF CART RENTAL 00006381 146592 27157 5423.6216 LEASE LINES GOLF CARS 890.00 289901 10/12/2006 119454 VINOCOPIA 211.00 146740 0000932 -IN 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 211.00 289902 1011212006 102218 VINTAGE ONE WINES 81.60 146522 10670 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 434.90 146523 10683 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 516.50 289903 10/1212006 101069 VOSS LIGHTING 69.97 LIGHTING 00001016 146350 15056042 -00 1552.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES CENT SVC PW BUILDING 137.39 LIGHTING 00001016 146350 15056042 -00 5860.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES VERNON LIQUOR GENERAL 275.40 LIGHTING 00001016 146350 15056042 -00 5111.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES ART CENTER BLDG/MAINT 482.76 R55CKREG LOG20000 CITY OF .,iNA Council Check Register 10/12/2006 -10/12/2006 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description 289904 10/1212006 101932 VOTH, BART 147.83 2006 UNIFORM PURCHASE 146455 100306 5913.6201 LAUNDRY CONFERENCES & SCHOOLS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LAUNDRY CONTRACTED REPAIRS SHARED MAINTENANCE SHARED MAINTENANCE 10/,1.,-.06 7:59:17 Page- 29 Business Unit DISTRIBUTION FINANCE 50TH STREET RUBBISH 50TH STREET RUBBISH BUILDING MAINTENANCE ARENA BLDG /GROUNDS MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 147.83 50TH ST SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 289905 10/12/2006 50TH ST SELLING 101071 WALLIN, JOHN 325.89 CONFERENCE EXPENSES 146593 100406 1160.6104 325.89 289906 1011212006 103466 WASTE MANAGEMENT - SAVAGE MN 3,840.76 REFUSE 146456 3737172 4095.6103 3,066.02 REFUSE 146457 3742828 4095.6103 6,906.78 289907 10/12/2006 117074 WEIERKE, DAVID 47.41 2006 UNIFORM PURCHASE 146594 100406 1646.6201 47.41 289908 10/12/2006 103196 WHEELER HARDWARE CO 2,226.98 RESTROOM DOOR REPAIRS 00008095 146351 046297 5511.6180 2,226.98 289909 10/1212006 101079 WHEELER LUMBER 877.56 WALL MATERIALS 00006495 146653 1220 -020876 5422.6251 3,192.53 WALL MATERIALS 00006495 146654 1210 -018114 5422.6251 4,070.09 289910 1011212006 101033 WINE COMPANY, THE 489.75 146524 151100 -00 5822.5513 567.08 146741 151099 -00 5842.5513 1,179.25 146742 151097 -00 5862.5513 2,236.08 289911 1011212006 101312 WINE MERCHANTS 824.99 146743 170224 5862.5513 890.86 146744 170222 5822.5513 729.83 146745 170223 5842.5513 7.00- 146746 30629 5822.5513 6.20- 146747 30628 5822.5513 2,432.48 289912 10/1212006 103035 WINE SPECTATOR 49.95 SUBSCRIPTION 146595 091906 5840.6105 CONFERENCES & SCHOOLS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LAUNDRY CONTRACTED REPAIRS SHARED MAINTENANCE SHARED MAINTENANCE 10/,1.,-.06 7:59:17 Page- 29 Business Unit DISTRIBUTION FINANCE 50TH STREET RUBBISH 50TH STREET RUBBISH BUILDING MAINTENANCE ARENA BLDG /GROUNDS MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS LIQUOR YORK GENERAL R55CKREG LOG20000 CITY OF EDINA 10/11/2006 7:59:17 Council Check Register Page - 30 10/12/2006 -10/12/2006 Check # Date Amount Supplier/ Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 49.95 289913 1011212006 101086 WORLD CLASS WINES INC 527.50 146525 184464 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 420.00 146526 184413 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 641.99 146527 184355 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 1,646.00 146748 184625 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 206.00 146749 184602 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 420.00 146750 184415 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 995.00 146751 184226 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 4,856.49 289914 10/12/2006 101726 XCEL ENERGY 294.40 51- 5938955 -6 146352 84483569 4086.6185 LIGHT & POWER AQUATIC WEEDS 148.74 51- 5634814 -2 146353 84479701 5933.6185 LIGHT & POWER PONDS & LAKES 868.49 51- 6046826-0 146354 84486813 5422.6185 LIGHT & POWER MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 159.12 51- 6229265 -9 146355 84490567 1481.6185 LIGHT & POWER YORK FIRE STATION 985.53 51- 6229265 -9 146355 84490567 1470.6185 LIGHT & POWER FIRE DEPT. GENERAL 184.14 51- 4156445 -0 146356 84464934 5932.6185 LIGHT & POWER GENERAL STORM SEWER 23.74 51- 4151897 -6 146357 84802216 1646.6185 LIGHT & POWER BUILDING MAINTENANCE 276.48 51- 6121102 -5 146358 84664422 1646.6185 LIGHT & POWER BUILDING MAINTENANCE 1,568.89 51- 5847121 -5 146359 84818992 5914.6185 LIGHT & POWER TANKS TOWERS & RESERVOIR 31.57 51- 7567037-0 146360 84856808 1321.6185 LIGHT & POWER STREET LIGHTING REGULAR 1,111.83 146361 85007482 5821.6185 LIGHT & POWER 50TH ST OCCUPANCY 1,534.33 146361 85007482 5861.6165 LIGHT & POWER VERNON OCCUPANCY 1,862.68 146361 85007482 5841.6185 LIGHT & POWER YORK OCCUPANCY 4,080.09 51- 6621207 -1 146362 84997675 5913.6185 LIGHT & POWER DISTRIBUTION 3,977.10 51- 6840050 -6 146363 84677173 5911.6185 LIGHT & POWER PUMP & LIFT STATION OPER 5,428.74 514966303 -6 146364 84636754 1330.6185 LIGHT & POWER TRAFFIC SIGNALS 68,352.39 51- 5605640 -1 146599 84977099 5913.6185 LIGHT & POWER DISTRIBUTION 90,888.26 289915 10/1212006 100568 XEROX CORPORATION 218.87 SEPT USAGE - PARK & REC 00004322 146458 020194386 1550.6151 EQUIPMENT RENTAL CENTRAL SERVICES GENERAL 557.68 SEPT USAGE - BLDG/ENG 00004322 146459 020194385 1550.6151 EQUIPMENT RENTAL CENTRAL SERVICES GENERAL 457.44 SEPT USAGE - ADMIN 00004060 146460 020365010 1550.6151 EQUIPMENT RENTAL CENTRAL SERVICES GENERAL 115.92 SEPT USAGE 146596 020194538 5110.6151 EQUIPMENT RENTAL ART CENTER ADMINISTRATION 39.93 COPIER USAGE 146623 020194554 1628.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SENIOR CITIZENS 368.31 SEPT USAGE 146655 020194384 1400.6230 SERVICE CONTRACTS EQUIPMENT POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 1,758.15 289916 1011 101091 ZIEGLER INC e � . R55CKREG LOG20000 CITY OF EDINA 10/11/2006 7:59:17 Council Check Register Page - 31 10112/2006 —10/12/2006 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 345.00 GENERATOR MAINTENANCE 146802 E3809731 1551.6180 CONTRACTED REPAIRS CITY HALL GENERAL 345.00 1,093,716.06 Grand Total Payment Instrument Totals Check Total 1,093,716.06 Total Payments 1,093,716.06 R55CKSUM LOG20000 CITY OF EDINA Council Check Summary 10/12/2006 - 10/12/2006 Company Amount 01000 GENERAL FUND 95,085.73 02200 COMMUNICATIONS FUND 6,146.16 03200 CITY HALL DEBT SERVICE 900.00 04000 WORKING CAPITAL FUND 416,587.12 04800 CONSTRUCTION FUND 620.43 05100 ART CENTER FUND 2,936.54 05200 GOLF DOME FUND 120.24 05300 AQUATIC CENTER FUND 755.89 05400 GOLF COURSE FUND 14,546.05 05500 ICE ARENA FUND 4,319.05 05600 EDINBOROUGH/CENT LAKES FUND 3,036.62 05800 LIQUOR FUND 161,640.83 05900 UTILITY FUND 383,089.25 05930 STORM SEWER FUND 2,288.71 07400 PSTF AGENCY FUND 1,643.44 Report Totals 1,093,716.06 We confirm to the best of our knowledge and belief, that these claims comply in all material respects With the requirements of the City of Edina purchasing polities and proce s date a Arfr Finan i C' Manager n �. 10/11/2006 8:01:01 Page - 1 C. i AGENDA ITEM IX.A. "Reclaim the Charm" Surrey Lane Proposal Edina, MN 2006 Manor James Hovland 0 Yes ........... Surrey! Presented by: The Committee to Reclaim Surrey Lane Chris and Dawn Rofidal 952 - 285 -4457 John and Mary Lohmann 952 - 922 -2555 surreylanee -mn. rr.com Reclaim the Charm of Surrey Lane!! Background & Proposal In 1947 the Village of Edina Planning Commission during the final plat process, voted to change the street name Surrey to West 56th Street in order to accommodate a potential overpass which would travel east over Highway 100. After nearly 60 years that overpass never occurred and to this day West 56th Street was never changed back to Surrey. All of this according to Edina Planning Commission'minutes, maps, local home abstracts and information passed on by generations of residents on West 56"' Street. Our neighborhood was originally made -up of streets named Richmond, Kent, Windsor, Warwick, Wessex and Surrey. (Wessex was changed to Code at the same meeting as mentioned above.) Each of these names originates from either counties or towns in England and where selected with an English character in mind. This is why a vast majority of residents on West 56"' Street would like to "reclaim the charm" that was taken from the street back in 1947. Benefits to the street name change: • Reclaim the charming name that our street deserves and once was • Much easier to explain to people how to find your house o How many times has the service person been lost on the east side of Highway 100? • Potential property value increase as Surrey is more charming than West 56"' • Emergency services from other cities could potentially find us easier • Aesthetically the name would enhance the area with the other English names • Surrey reclaims the Historical significance of the immediate neighborhood Issues: No changes in title or deed are anticipated US Postal Service has a "Duplicate Mail Program" to help with conversion whereby mail can be delivered for 1 year to 2 different address's Finally, Village of Edina Planning Commission documents indicate Surrey listed both as a " Streer and an "Avenue ". It is presumed that "Avenue" was the original name, but documents are conflicting. Since we are going through this change we are proposing the name be changed to Surrey Lane to help compliment our charming neighborhood. No other "Lanes" exist in the immediate area. Yes....... Surreyl!!1!►1►r ► r`► Committee to Reclaim Surrey Lane Chris & Dawn Rofidal 952 - 285 -4457 John & Mary Lohmann 952 - 922 -2555 surreylane@mn.rr.com 2006 Plan to "Reclaim the Charm" Surrey Lane Edina, MN Generally speaking our plan included a multi- faceted open communication and inclusion process. Committee members have gone out of their way to provide all the facts to the residents of West 56'" and the City of Edina. We set out on a mission to follow all the standard steps required by the City in order to push this process forward. We also wanted to make sure we took everyone's view on the street into consideration as we embarked on this project. Outlined below you will see the steps that we instituted to meet out objective of Reclaiming the Charm to Surrey Lane. Plan of action for this project included: • Committee Co- Chairs (incurred all time & exgense's of letter campaign ) • Chris & Dawn Rofidal 5037 West 56 Street • John & Mary Lohmann 5220 West 5e Street • Developed dedicated email account for means of positive or negative feedback from residents • Gathered historical and relevant data to support the story via City of Edina records • Investigated mail and address change implications with the US Postal Service • Engaged the Police Chief and Fire Chief on implications of street name change • Sought the advice of legal authority for implications regarding address change and how it impacts deed, title and mortgage (this we felt would be the biggest inconvenience to people on the street) • Verbally engaged neighbors for support though informal meetings and driveway conversation, this was done to gauge public opinion • Provided 1 st written notification to all 40 houses on West 56'" Street • Provide 2nd written notification to houses on West 56"' Street that did not respond to first wave o 23 houses received 2nd Letter, 17 houses responded in favor after first letter • Provided email updates for people who wanted to be kept in the loop on the progress • Analyze feedback after two written notifications and follow up with door knocking for individuals who didn't respond and need additional information • Also followed up via phone calls to people who we could not catch at home • Outcomes after total neighborhood engagement included: 0 25 signed yes's 0 5 residents who did not care or did not respond 0 10 verbal no's • Provided City of Edina Steve Kirchman with signed petitions of all residents in support of the change • Meeting with Steve provided us with further direction on how this project needed to progress and the best steps for interacting with the City Council Once we determined we had a legitimate number of people who were interested, we sought "Resolutions of Support" from two Edina organizations (Edina Heritage Preservation Board and Edina Historical Society). Please note that we sought these resolutions after we talked to neighbors on the street. At no time did we use the resolutions to guide a person's decision; it was done after the fact. It should also be noted for fair balance that Chris Rofidal, is a member of the Edina Heritage Preservation Board. Both organizations felt there was enough Historic significance to warrant supporting our project Final Steps: • Seek time on the Edina City Council Agenda under "Petitions and Communications' segment for the purposes of asking ECC to allow for a public hearing on the matter • Set date and communicate information on public hearing to residents • If approved, work with all residents in a successful transition of name change City of Edina EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT RENAMING W. 56T" STREET TO SURREY LANE WHEREAS, West 56th Street from the Frontage Road west to it's termination was originally named Surrey Lane by the developer; and WHEREAS, Surrey Lane reflects the English history of the other street names in the neighborhood; and WHEREAS, the underlying reason for naming streets is the recognition that names confer character, and groups of related street names give entire neighborhoods a special character; and WHEREAS, The West 56th Street designation reflects the mechanical, standard street numbering system that is, monotonous and devoid of local character; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Heritage Preservation Board of the City of Edina supports the renaming of West 56th Street to Surrey Lane. obert Kojeti Chris Rofidal Marie hpr ` — Laura BenAon Lou 6lemas / r °Ian Yue Karen Ferrara Nancy Sch rer Arlene Forrest ft City Hall 952- 927 -8861 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 4801 WEST 50TH STREET TTY 952- 826 -0379 EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424 -1394 www.cityofedina.com e ,jl III UTES OF T&, '- YLGULI�1i I1b v TTlilG OF ''I . P�pINA. �'LArdivlNG CO? 111- 6SIO1 }, HELD SD Y, lGaCH 4, 1947, liT 7130 PrM., IN LDIA!A HALL. Members present 'ire re Krafft, ,verse; Thorpe, Nichols and Smith. Minutes of the Regular'Meeting of February l8, 1947, were approved as submitted. mr. Smith requested that..,.11r. H.R. Burton present new name for the presently named "Winding Road ", in his plat, "Mirror Lakes in Edina ". This Tar. Burton agreed to do. Mr. Smith reported that he and Chairman Clark of the Park Board had investigated proposed park dedication as shown on H.R. Burton!s preliminary plat, "Indian Hills in Edina", and that 11r. Clark recommended acceptance of this dedication. Motion was made, seconded and carried that Convnission recommend to the Council that preliminary plat of "Indian Hills in Edina" be approved as submitted. Mr. Carl Hansen's preliminary plat, "Parkwood Knoils" was again presented to the Commission, together with study by A.R. Nichols dated March 4. Motion was made, seconded and carried that the Commission reconmrend to the Council the approval of preliminary plat in accordance with recommen- dations made by A.R. Nichols on his sketch dated March 4, and specifically including the provision that developer either cut trees in continuation of Schaefer Road, or make arrangements to acquire the neceL�sary land to the Bast to enable him to plat the road at 60 -foot width entirely to the East of_ this line of trees. Mr. Smith reported that final plat of Ashworth and IvTacBrien' s "Edina Park" meets conditions imposed by the Commission, with the exception of the street names. He recommended that the presently named "Surrey Avenue" be hhanged to W. 56th Street,'And that the presently named "4dessex Avenue" be changed to "Code Avenue ". Motion was made, seconded and carries that the Commission recommend to the Council the approval of final F plat of "Edina Park ", vrith the provision that "Surrey Avenue" be changed to W. 56th Street, to conform with present plan of streets. '- Motion was made, seconded and carried that the Commission recanrlend to the Council that the necessary steps be taken to change the presently named "Code Avenue" in Codes Highland Park to "Wessex Avenue ". Mr. Smith reported that the Commission's recommendation of Febru.ry 18, with regard to area restrictions for multiple dwellings had been accepted and confirmed by the Villa;-.e Council at its regular meeting of Febr 24. Mr. Gale T. Kesler presented preliminary plat of "Normandale Park ", dated February, 1947. This property lief west of Highway No. 100, East of Wessex Avenue extended south., and •south of the Lucy C. Stone property, and comprises approximately ten acreas. Motion was made, seconded ap_d. t. carried that preliminary of "Normandale Park" be referred to Messrs. Smith and Nichols►foX W. ' it recorpmend_:.tions. a 63 / I 64 -J 4_ � V YY . 1Y,y _L All 0 11 U L' tl 5ClllC ll 1, Palma M. Nylund, his wife Dated March 24, 1947 to Filed May 29, 1947, 1:30 p.m. Village of Edina, a Book 1762 of Deeds, page 94 municipal corporation Consideration $1.00 etc. Doc. No. 2442513 An easement for highway purposes in,-over, and upon the tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota described as follows, towit: That part of Government Lot 4, in Section 33, Township 117, Range 21, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 4; thence South along the East line of said Lot 4 a distance of 45 feet; thence West parallel with the North line of said Lot 4 a distance of 33 feet; thence on a tangential curve to the right with a radius of 2693.8 feet a distance of 202.16 feet to point of reverse curve; thence on a reverse curve to the left with a radius of 2633.8 feet a distance of 197.66 feet to a point which is 30 feet South at right angles from the North line of said Lot 4; thence West parallel with said North line of Lot 4 to the West line of said Lot 4; thence North along said West line of Lot 4 to the North line of said Lot 4; thence East along said North line to the point of beginning, subject to public easement in Trunk Highway No. 100. Regularly witnessed (two witnesses). Acknowledged March 24, 1947 by Ernest W. Nylund and Palma M. Nylund, his wife, before Gretchen I. Schussler, Notary Public (Notarial Seal) Hennepin County, Minnesota. Commission expires Jan. 11, 1953. �r Ernest W. Nylund and Plat of "Nyl.und's Place ", Village Palma M. Nylund, his wife of Edina, County of Hennepin, owners and proprietors State of Minnesota - and Twin City Federal Dated Aug. 25, 1947 Savings and Loan Association Filed Sept. 22, 1947, 8:40 a.m. (a Minnesota Corporation) Book 118 of Plats, page 16 mortgagee Dedication recites: Snow all men to by these presents: That Ernest W. The Public Nylund and Palma M. Nylund, his Doc. No. 2462583 wife, owners and proprietors and the Twin City Federal Savings and Loan Association a Minnesota Corporation, mortgagee of the following described property, situate in the County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota: The North 150 feet of Government Lot 4, Section 33, Township 117, Range 21, Have caused the same to be surveyed and platted as "Nylund's Place ", Village of Edina, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, and do hereby donate and dedicate.to the Public use forever the streets, avenues, boulevards and places'as shown on the annexed plat. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and affixed our seals and said Twin City Federal Savings and Loan Association have caused these presents to be signed by its proper officers and its Corporate Seal to be hereunto affixed this 25th day of August A.D. 1947 Surveyor's Certificate attached dated Aug. 25, 1947. Approval -by the Village Council of Edina, Minnesota dated Sept. 8th 1947. 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Signature Date To receive updates please provide your email References & Documented Information Edina Planning Commission minutes March 4, 1947 • Written minutes that documents that Surrey Avenue was changed to West 51P and Wessex was ganged to Code Avenue Edina Survey Map Feb 10, 1947 • Map of the area that shows same changes as above Edina Final Plat • Documents change from Surrey Street to West f9e Street Rofidal Home Abstract March 24, 1947 • References that land was deeded to City for purposes of Highway 100 overpass Edina Historical Society Resolution of Support • Passed September 2006 Edina Preservation Board Resolution of Support • Passed August 2006 25 Signed Petitions • On file with Surrey Lane Committee & example of petition has been provided in packet • House by house Excel file also available for review • REPORT /RECOMMENDATION To: Mayor & City Council From: Wayne Houle, PE � - Director of Public Works / City Engineer Date: October 17, 2006 Subject: Final Report of the Northeast Edina Transportation Study Info /Background: Agenda Item # Consent Information Only Mgr. Recommends Action 0 j// ❑ To H RA ® To Council ❑ Motion ❑ Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Discussion The Transportation Commission has received and approved the final version of the Northeast Edina Transportation Study and recommended that the report be presented to the City Council and also strongly recommended that the entire report be approved by the City Council (September 7, 2006 Edina Transportation Commission Minutes). Les Wanninger, Chair of the ETC along with staff and the Consultant for this project will present the study and report at the November 6, City Council Meeting. Attached you will find the following for your review: • Final Report of the Northeast Edina Transportation Study • July 31, Public Hearing in DVD format • Minutes from the July 31, ETC Public Hearing • Minutes from the September 7, ETC Special Meeting • Frequently Asked Questions Memo • Copy of all Comments and Staff Responses for comments received at the July 31, Public Hearing • Copy of all Comments Received during the Public Comment Period Staff would request that this information be saved and brought to the November 6, City Council Meeting. G:\ Engineering \Infrastructure \Streets \Traffic \STUDIES \Traffic Studies \NE Edina\2005 -06 Study\Final Report\101706 Final Report rrform A.doc iofrtheast Edina Trans ortation Stud M I • i SR TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................. THE STUDY PROCESS ..................... Study Purpose .......................... Study Area . ............................... Background .............................. Study Advisory Committee...... Public Involvement .................. Problem Statement ................... K Stu ti no ..................................................... ..............................1 ..................................................... ..............................5 ...................................................... ..............................5 ...................................................... ..............................5 ...................................................... ..............................5 ...................................................... ..............................6 .... ............................................. ..............................7 ...................................................... ..............................7 ---------------------------- -----------------8 eY d Y Ques CURRENT TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS AND ISSUES ................ ..............................9 DataCollection Phn ........................................................................ ..............................9 Findings........................................................................................... .............................10 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES .................................................. .............................11 Approach....................................................................................... ............................... i Highway 100 Freeway Improvements ............................................ .............................11 Arterial Roadway and Intersection Improvements ......................... .............................12 Residential Area Safety Improvements ........................................... .............................26 SAC FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ...................................... .............................32 Findings Regarding Current Transportation Problems and Issues . .............................32 Findings Regarding Project Need ................................................... .............................33 Findings Regarding Results of Alternatives Analysis .................... .............................33 Recommendations........................................................................... .............................34 APPENDIX A: Study Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes APPENDIX B: Business/Property Owners Meeting Minutes Open House Summary Comments APPENDIX C: Northeast Edina Transportation Study — Current Transportation Problems and Issues Technical Memorandum dated March 10, 2006 APPENDIX D: SEH Feasibility — Concept Examples APPENDIX E: Northeast Edina Transportation Study — Implementation Strategy -1- 41' LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: Proposed Improvements 50th Street/Halifax Avenue ............ .............................14 Figure 2: 50th Street/France Avenue ..................................................... .............................15 Figure 3: Proposed Improvements 50th Street/France Avenue ............. .............................17 Figure 4: Existing Conditions 44th Street/Sunnyside Road/France Avenue ......................18 Figure 5: Proposed Improvements 44th Street/Sunnyside Road/France Avenue ..............20 Figure 6: Proposed Improvements Interlachen BoulevardNernon Avenue ......................21 Figure 7: P.M. Peak Hour Travel Times ............................................... .............................24 Figure 8: Roadway and Intersection Improvement Evaluation Matrix . .............................25 Figure 9: Residential Area Safety Improvement Measures ................... .............................27 Figure 10: Residential Area Safety Improvement Opportunities ............ .............................29 -2- a EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Study Purpose In an effort to address long-term complaints from area residents regarding traffic volumes and speeds on residential streets in the area, a transportation study for the Northeast Edina area was initiated to evaluate traffic and safety, identify potential solutions for the surrounding arterial streets and neighborhoods, costs and associated impacts. Study Process • To facilitate input and coordinate planning efforts, the City of Edina invited members of the Edina Transportation Commission, residents from adjacent St. Louis Park and Minneapolis neighborhoods, representatives from the three business areas, and staff from St. Louis Park, Minneapolis, Hennepin County and Mn/DOT to participate on a Study Advisory Committee (SAC) to guide the study and recommend improvements to the Edina City Council upon the study's completion. • Develop and implement a data collection plan and conduct the necessary analysis to develop findings and recommended solutions. • Review, discuss and agree on study findings and develop a strategy to address those findings. • Develop recommendations by the consultant and staff. • Consider public input via three open houses and two business owners meetings. • Continue to lcep the Edina City Cbuncil and Minneapolis Council Member informed throughout the study process. • Critically review the recommended improvements in light of public comment, our strategy and policy. • Forward recommendations to the Edina City Council for action and implementation Study Findings • Motorists traveling on Highway 100 are experiencing heavy delays and speeds less than 10 mph in the northbound direction during the evening peak travel period. • Motorists traveling through the intersections of 50th Street/France Avenue and 44th Street/Sunnyside Road/France Avenue are experiencing heavy evening peak hour delays, since traffic volumes at these intersections are currently at or above its accepted capacity. • Evening peak hour turning movement volumes at the intersections of 50th Street/Halifax Avenue, 50th Street/France Avenue and 49 '/z Street/France Avenue indicate a significant number of motorists are currently using the ring road system as an alternate route. • Daily traffic volumes on most residential streets that were measured within the study area exceed 900 vehicles per day. The data supports the perception that this traffic is not calm or civil. Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -1- • Approximately 30 percent of the evening peak hour traffic in the Northeast Edina study area neighborhoods is through traffic. • The remaining 70 percent of the evening peak hour traffic is generated in or by the study area. There is a current safety problem along France Avenue between 50th Street and 44th Street. Rear -end and right -angle crashes north of 49 `/2 Street are typical for a congested segment carrying daily volumes near its capacity. Crashes are higher than average at 49 `h Street/France Avenue due to the poor lane alignment, involving northbound vehicles in side -swipe crashes with parked vehicles. Study Approach to Address Problems • In order to address the high volume of diverted traffic in the neighborhood, th e following "3- tiered" approach was used to develop alternatives that would encourage through traffic to use regional and arterial routes, and discourage use of residential streets: o Planned improvements to provide three through lanes on Highway 100 between 36th Street and Cedar Lake Road should improve northbound travel flow on that facility, discouraging the diversion of regional traffic to 50th Street and France Avenue. • Consider arterial roadway intersection improvements to relieve congestion at business area intersections and eliminate the fine incentive to divert through residential areas. • Identify residential area safety improvements to further reduce through traffic, slow traffic and improve safety within the neighborhoods. Encourage more "civil and courteous" behavior for traffic remaining on residential streets. • Implement a promotional campaign with the objective to change attitudes and driving behavior in the City of Edina, particularly within residential areas. • Identify improvements that provide overall benefits for Northeast Edina residents, business owners, Minneapolis residents and St. Louis Park residents. Study Recommendations • The City of Edina should support long term improvements to Highway 100 by Mn/DOT and efforts to identify funding for these improvements. • The following set of intersection improvements should be implemented: o The City of Edina should continue to work with the City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County to resolve any outstanding concerns, prepare construction plans and secure approvals and funding for the 50th Street/France Avenue and 44th Street/Sunnyside Road/France Avenue intersection improvements. Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -2- • The City of Edina should continue to work with Hennepin County to resolve any outstanding concerns, prepare construction plans and secure approvals and funding for the Vernon Avenue /Interlachen Boulevard intersection improvements. • The City of Edina should prepare construction plans, cost estimates and program improvements for the 50th Street/Halifax Avenue intersection in coordination with other arterial roadway improvements. • In order to implement the intersection improvements, on- street parking impacts need to be addressed. In cooperation with the City of Minneapolis, the City of Edina should conduct a more comprehensive study of parking supply and utilization in the 50th Street/France Avenue and 44th Street/France Avenue commercial areas and work with area business and property owners to resolve the parking issues and implement this in a manner that enhances the business district through reduced congestion and pedestrian safety. • A master plan of residential area safety improvements is being recommended that conceptually locates each of the measures for the entire study area. Additional design work is necessary to better define the location and design of each of these measures, taking into account adjacent driveway access points and storm water drainage. • Due to the multiple jurisdictional authority of roadways in the study area, the implementation strategy to address approvals and funding for recommended improvements (Highway 100, arterial roadway and residential safety) requires participation from Mn/DOT, Hennepin County, Edina, St. Louis Park and Minneapolis. For the residential safety improvements, the Transportation Commission's Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan process is not appropriate for the large study area. A summary of the City's implementation strategy can be found in Appendix D. Study Benefits • In combination, the proposed arterial improvements should reduce overall delays and improve the travel flow along 50th Street and France Avenue, providing additional benefits to daily commuters traveling through the City of Edina, to areas such as St. Louis Park and Minneapolis. Proposed improvements to the business area intersections should also provide safer conditions for vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists. • In combination, the proposed arterial improvements should reduce travel times to encourage through traffic in the Northeast Edina neighborhoods to remain on the arterial routes. In addition, the improved flow on France Avenue should encourage motorists to remain on France Avenue through the intersections of 50th Street and 49 '/2 Street, reducing diverted traffic through Minneapolis neighborhoods to the east. The improved flow on 50th Street should also encourage motorists to remain on 50th Street, instead of diverting to 51 st Street. Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -3- <- Adequate parking supply is critical to the success of commercial areas. On- street parking lost to arterial intersection improvements, while necessary, is of concern to area merchants. It is being recommended that the City of Edina, in cooperation with the City of Minneapolis and area business owners, should conduct a more comprehensive study of parking supply and utilization in the 50th Street/France Avenue and 44th Street/France Avenue commercial areas and work with area business and property owners to increase parking supply, if found appropriate. Parking strategies should include more efficient use of off- street parking areas in the southeast quadrant of 50th Street and France Avenue and the southwest quadrant of 44th Street and France Avenue, and off -site parking for daytime employees. • An extensive master plan of residential area safety improvements is being proposed to further reduce the diversion of traffic, reduce speeds and enhance pedestrian/non- motorized travel and safety on residential streets in the Northeast Edina neighborhoods. Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -4- THF. STUDY PROCESS Study Purpose On July 19, 2005, the Edina City Council charged its Transportation Commission to study transportation issues in Northeast Edina in response to long-term complaints from area residents regarding traffic volumes and speeds on residential streets in the area. Previous studies of this issue had resulted in a lack of consensus about how best to resolve these concerns. The Transportation Commission hoped to achieve agreement by expanding the geographic area of study and addressing transportation concerns in a comprehensive framework. In an effort to address these issues, a transportation study for the Northeast Edina area was initiated to evaluate traffic and safety, identify potential solutions for the surrounding arterial streets and neighborhoods, costs and associated impacts. Study Area The Northeast Edina Transportation Study area is bounded by Brookside Avenue, 50th Street, France Avenue and northerly City of Edina limits. This area is comprised of established residential neighborhoods and commercial districts. Arterial roadways in the area include Highway 100 and France Avenue serving north -south movements and 50th Street serving east - west movements. Background Continued suburban growth in the southwest portion of the Twin Cities region, as well as redevelopment efforts in Edina, St. Louis Park and Minneapolis have generated additional traffic on regional roadways, causing traffic levels during peak travel times to approach, and at times, exceed, roadway capacity. As traffic volumes have approached or exceeded capacity on Highway 100, regional traffic has diverted to local arterials, creating "bottlenecks" at the intersections of 50th Street/France Avenue and France Avenue /Sunnyside Road. These conditions have resulted in further diversions to residential streets, which adversely affect the quality of life of the City's residents and business activities. Additional increases in traffic will further deteriorate conditions in the years to come. Over the last 1.0 years, the City has received numerous traffic complaints (such as excessive volumes, high speeds and safety concerns) regarding the residential areas between 50th Street on the south and the City limits to the north. A number of studies have been completed to evaluate these problems and propose potential solutions south of 44th Street; however, support for potential solutions has been elusive. Street closures, one -way designations and turn restrictions were determined to cause excessive inconvenience for area residents or to merely shift problems from one street to another. A more comprehensive study was determined necessary to address area concerns. Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -5- To better understand previous studies in the area, the following documents provided by City staff were reviewed and considered as part of this study: • 50th and France Commercial Area Plan — Edina, BRW, 1974 • Memorandum: (Redevelopment) Expansion Potential at 50th and France — Edina, 1978 • Edina Country Club Neighborhood Traffic Study — SRF, Inc., July 1993 • Final Report for Signal Timing Optimization Project, 50th Street at Halifax Avenue and Wooddale Avenue — Edina, November 1994 • 50th and France Master Plan — Minneapolis, Fulton Neighborhood Association and 50th and France Business Association, Benshoof and Associates, 1996 • Edina Transportation Plan — March, 1999 • Country Club District Committee on Traffic Issues — Presentation to Edina City Council, November 21, 2000 • Traffic studies and data collected by SRF for the Country Club Neighborhood and NE Edina, 2001 • Edina Local Traffic Task Force Findings and Recommendations, May 6, 2003 • Edina Transportation Commission Policy, April 2005 • Country Club Street and Utility Reconstruction Feasibility Study — Edina, SEH, July 2005 The review of these documents played an important role in bringing all past studies together with the current Northeast Edina Transportation Study. Study Advisory Committee (SAC) To facilitate input and coordinate planning efforts, the City of Edina invited members of the Edina Transportation Commission, adjacent St. Louis Park and Minneapolis neighborhoods, adjacent commercial areas, and the agency stakeholders to participate on a Study Advisory Committee (SAC) to guide the study and recommend improvements to the Edina City Council upon the study's completion. Neighborhood representatives included: • Edina Transportation Commission members • Fulton Neighborhood (Minneapolis) • Mimkanda Vista and Browndale Neighborhoods (St. Louis Park) Commercial areas represented included: • 44th/Sunnyside and France • 50th and France • Vernon and Interlachen Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -6- In addition to Edina residents and business /property owners, Northeast Edina Transportation Study recommendations were likely to affect several other key stakeholders and require their participation in implementing study objectives: • City of St. Louis Park (jurisdiction over local streets north of Edina City limits) • City of Minneapolis (jurisdiction over local streets east of Edina City limits) • Hennepin County (jurisdiction over France Avenue) • Minnesota Department of Transportation (jurisdiction over Highway 100) The Study Advisory Committee was charged with identifying problem areas and issues of concern, prioritizing issues to be evaluated, reviewing analysis results, evaluating alternatives, facilitating public input throughout the process and providing recommendations to the City Council. Summaries of the SAC meetings can be found in Appendix A. Public Involvement Public input was considered central to developing transportation solutions that could be supported by diverse stakeholders with different interests and values. Public involvement beyond the participation of the SAC included meetings with business owners /property owners in the study area, three open houses and City Council updates. The first set of business owners /property owners meeting and open house in Edina included an assessment of existing conditions. The second set of business owners /property owners meeting and open house in Edina included a presentation of proposed alternatives for the arterial roadways and a neighborhood plan. Summaries of the business /property owners meetings and open houses can be found in Appendix B. A third open house was conducted in the City of Minneapolis to provide the opportunity to present proposed improvements and related benefits to Minneapolis residents and receive feedback. Problem Statement Based on input from SAC members, the following problem statement was developed: • During peak travel times, vehicular traffic volumes on residential streets in Northeast Edina have exceeded levels perceived to be appropriate by neighborhood residents. • In addition to the number of vehicles during these times, driver behavior (speeding and disregard for stop signs) raises concerns regarding the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists and is not in keeping with the character of a residential neighborhood. • High levels of traffic on arterial streets have also raised concerns for adjacent commercial areas — congestion will discourage stops in the commercial area. Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -7- Key Study Questions In addition, the following study questions were developed: • Does congestion on the regional roadway system and local arterials cause through traffic to divert through this area? If yes, how can this diversion be minimized? • Can residential street volumes be reduced by more efficient use of other travel modes (bus, bicycles, walking)? • Can pedestrian/bicycle paths be made more attractive and safe? • Can the local roadways be improved to facilitate improved traffic flow and safety? • How can driver behavior in the neighborhood be improved? • How can the character of roadways better match the character of the neighborhoods? • How can the roadways and traffic /parking patterns better support commercial areas? Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 CURRENT TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS AND ISSUES The study included efforts to develop a comprehensive understanding of the current transportation problems in Northeast Edina. A thorough understanding of the issues was thought to be critical to build credibility with stakeholders and develop solutions that adequately address study area transportation needs. Data Collection Plan With consideration of City staff and SAC input, a comprehensive data collection plan was developed and implemented. The data collection plan focused on the evening peak hour and included the following components: • Roadway tube counts: Roadway tubes were placed on 17 residential streets in the study area to determine average weekday traffic volumes and peak travel time patterns. Daily. volumes were also available for other residential streets and arterials in the study area. • Speed data: Roadway tubes also collected information regarding vehicle speeds which were compared against posted speeds for each street • License plate origin - destination (0-D) studies: License plate information was collected at key entry and exit points to the study area during the evening peak travel period and compared to determine the relative amount of "through' traffic as opposed to trips which had either an origin or destination within the study area. • Travel time runs: Vehicle trips on several east to north and south to north trips through the study area during the evening peak travel period were collected and averaged to identify differences in travel time using residential versus arterial streets. • Peak hour turning movement counts at key intersections: Vehicle and pedestrian movement patterns were counted at key intersections during the evening peak travel period to evaluate intersection operations and estimate the amount of average delay experienced by drivers at these intersections. A thorough analysis to identify the extent and magnitude of the current transportation problems and issues was conducted. This analysis addressed the following questions: • Where are the constraints in the regional and arterial roadway system? • Are residential streets carrying higher volumes? • What percent of the evening peak hour traffic is traveling through the neighborhood? • Are residential streets experiencing higher speeds? • How are key intersections currently operating? • Is there a time savings in using residential street routes versus arterial routes? • Where are crashes occurring in the study area? Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -9- Findings The data collection task and analysis of current conditions is summarized in the Northeast Edina Transportation Study — Current Transportation Problems and Issues technical memorandum dated March 10, 2006 in Appendix C. As a result of the data collection and analysis, the following findings were developed: • For the entire study area, data indicates that the north/northeasterly flow of traffic during the evening peak hour is measurably higher than the north/northeasterly flow of traffic during the morning peak hour and the south/southwesterly flow of traffic during both peak hours. However, morning and afternoon peak hour volumes north of Morningside Road are comparable, due to the arrival and departure periods related to the schools. • Motorists traveling on Highway 100 are experiencing heavy delays and speeds less than 10 mph in the northbound direction during the evening peak travel period. These delays often begin south of the 50th Street exit. • Evening peak period traffic volumes at arterial intersections in the study area (50th Street and France Avenue) are currently at or above accepted capacity. • Motorists traveling through arterial intersections in the study area (50th Street/France Avenue, 44th Street/Sunnyside Road/France Avenue and Vernon Avenue/Interlachen Boulevard) are experiencing heavy delays and congestion during the evening peak hour. • Evening peak hour turning movement volumes at the intersections of 50th Street/Halifax Avenue, 50th Street/France Avenue and 49 '/Z Street/France Avenue indicate a significant number of motorists are currently using the ring road system as an alternate route. • Daily traffic volumes on most residential streets that were measured within the study area exceed 900 vehicles per day. • Motorists traveling cn the arterial routes (50th Street and France Avenue) experience travel times of approximately 11 minutes during the evening peak hour. Routes through the Northeast Edina neighborhoods have shorter travel times of approximately 8 minutes. • Approximately 30 percent of the evening peak hour traffic in the Northeast Edina study area neighborhoods is through traffic. • The percentage of vehicles traveling over the posted 30 mph speed limit in a 24 -hour period exceeds 10 percent on many residential streets within the study area. • Hennepin County crash data indicate higher than average crashes along France Avenue. Rear -end and right -angle crashes occurring north of 49 '/2 Street are typical for a congested segment carrying daily volumes near the high end of its capacity. Intersection crashes at 49 'h Street and France Avenue are also higher than average. Seven out of nine crashes involved a northbound vehicle. Four out of nine crashes were side-swipe crashes and seven out of nine crashes involved a parked car. These types of crashes reflect the poor lane alignment along France Avenue. Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -10- TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES Given the above findings, the SAC identified key criteria that would define a "workable" solution to the problem. In ranked order, these criteria were: • Ability to reduce diversion of through-traffic from collectors or arterials to residential streets. (Rule of thumb: 30% differential in travel time needed to change driver. behavior.) • Improves operation/capacity of arterial or collector streets • Reduces vehicular speeds on residential streets • Increases driver understanding of appropriate through-traffic routes • Provides appropriate balance of adverse effects to local residents within study area • Minimizes adverse effects to local residents (circuitry, visual impacts, inconvenience) • Improves pedestrian conditions /safety • Improves vehicular safety • Improves match of land use characteristics and traffic characteristics • Improves compliance with vehicular traffic regulations • Facilitates /encourages use of modes other than cars (transit, bicycles, walking) Approach To address the high volume of diverted traffic in the neighborhood, a "3- tiered" approach was used to develop alternatives that would encourage through traffic to use regional and arterial routes, and discourage use of residential streets. This approach also included encouraging more "civil and courteous" behavior for that traffic remaining on residential streets, and improving pedestrian safety within the study area. The "3-tiered" approach examined planned improvements to Highway 100, considered arterial roadway intersection improvements, and proposed residential area safety improvements. Highway 100 Freeway Improvements Mn/DOT is currently reconfiguring Highway 100 between 36th Street and Cedar Lake Road to provide three through lanes in both directions using the existing pavement with minimal widening areas. This project is scheduled to take place over the summer and fall of 2006. Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -11- The interim project is expected to improve peak hour congestion and delays along Highway 100, providing the opportunity for northbound commuters to continue north of 50th Street, instead of exiting to travel through the Northeast Edina neighborhoods. As previously stated, current speeds on northbound Highway 100 are below 10 mph during the evening peak hour between Excelsior Boulevard and 36th Street. Preliminary Mn/DOT results from the highway modeling being conducted for the Preferred Build improvements estimate that speeds at the same location for northbound Highway 100 will improve to 60 mph. Based on input from Mn/DOT, it is estimated that the TH 100 interim project will increase its capacity to accommodate 500 to 1000 more vehicles in each direction during the peak hours. This equates to an additional lane of traffic on an arterial roadway such as France Avenue, in one direction. The additional capacity will be available for demand already on the regional facility and/or motorists to shift back to the regional system from the arterial system, such as 50th Street and France Avenue. Arterial Roadway and Intersection Improvements Alternatives to improve traffic flow during peak conditions were explored for the arterial roadways and intersections. Travel times using the arterial roadways were found to be significantly longer than those on residential streets. Improving traffic flow and reducing intersection delays are necessary to reduce travel rimes via these routes and encourage through traffic to return to the arterial roadway system. The proposed improvements were focused at the major arterial intersections along the 50th Street and France Avenue corridors within the study area. A discussion of each of the area improvements are summarized below: 50th Street/Halifax Avenue/France Avenue In addition to heavy traffic volumes, poor roadway geometrics contribute to poor traffic operations and unsafe conditions: • From a traffic flow perspective, the ring road system to avoid the 50th Street/France Avenue intersection currently works well during the p.m. peak hour. The main operational problem at the intersection of 50th Street/Halifax Avenue is that the eastbound alignment of 50th Avenue leads motorists into the left -turn lane at Halifax Avenue creating confusion for through traffic and disruption of traffic flow as drivers change lanes. • Problems on France Avenue include poor lane alignment between 50th Street and 49 1/2 Street. Northbound motorists leaving 50th Street are led into the left -turn lane at 49 1/2 Street. In addition, the northbound left -turn queue extends beyond the left -turn lane. Motorists traveling through the 49 1/2 Street intersection do not have room to travel around the queue, due to on-street parking. Southbound motorists leaving 49 1/2 Street are also led into the left -turn lane at 50th Street. The poor alignment significantly affects the flow of traffic along France Avenue during peak hour conditions. Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -12- Physical conditions within this area create a number of constraints to possible roadway improvement alternatives. These intersections lie within a highly successful, pedestrian - oriented commercial area where consideration must be given to on- street parking, adequate sidewalk width, and pedestrian crossings. In most cases, buildings front directly on the back edge of the sidewalk, providing little opportunity to widen the roadway beyond the existing curb line. Alternatives for the 50th StreetJHalifax Avenue intersection The proposed alternative layout for the 50th Street/Halifax Avenue intersection (see Figure 1) includes extending the eastbound left and right -turn lanes with an improved east -west alignment. The signal will be modified to include a southbound right -turn overlap. This will provide a green right -turn arrow for southbound motorists when eastbound motorists are allowed to make a left turn. Other improvements to be considered will include better signing for the ring road and pedestrian crossing improvements (count down rimers). Alternatives for the 50th Street/France Avenue intersection In consideration of potential on- street parking impacts, several alternatives were considered for the 50th Street/France Avenue intersection to determine the best configuration within the existing curb -to -curb width to address transportation needs and minimize parking impacts. These alternatives are illustrated in Figure 2. • Add Northbound Left -Turn Lane: This layout illustrates the construction of a northbound left -turn lane at 49 '/2 Street to the west, retaining the northbound through lane with a straight alignment. With this design, the northbound left -turn lane at 49 '/2 Street would be aligned directly across from the southbound left- turn/through lane, which creates a head -on condition. Therefore, this is not a feasible solution from a safety and operations perspective. Realign Southbound Through Lane: This layout addresses the head -on condition at 49'/2 Street by modifying the southbound approach to a left -turn lane and a shared through/right -turn lane. This design will provide facing left -turn lanes eliminated the head -on condition. The shared through/right -turn lane would require the removal of all on- street parking on the west side of France Avenue between 50th Street and 49'/2 Street. Although this design will improve the alignment for through traffic, the lack of a separate southbound right -turn lane at 49 '/2 Street/France Avenue conflicts with the ring road concept. It also creates a significant operational problem at the intersection, with a heavy southbound queue extending to the north. Four -Lane Roadway: While not considered feasible due to parking, sidewalk, and possibly building impacts, this layout illustrates a four -lane design for France Avenue. France Avenue currently carries 10,000 to 12,000 vehicles per day. From an engineering perspective, consideration of something more than a two -lane roadway occurs when daily volumes reach 8,000 to 10,000 vehicles per day. Expanding France Avenue to a four - lane roadway would widen the roadway beyond its current curb -to -curb width, eliminate parking on both sides of the street and impact sidewalks and buildings. Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -13- 0MPROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS - 50r" STREET /HALIFAX AVENUE Figure 1 NORTHEAST EDINA TRANSPORTATION STUDY REPORT CONsuLi1NG Gaour, h- 50'" STRI CONSaL7rNG Gsour, INc. I TRANCE AVENUE EDINA TRANSPORTATION STUDY REPORT Figure 2 EXISTING CONDITIONS ADD NORTHBOUND LEFT-TURN LANE j - - -- d Notes j ---- -1 Notes: - - -I • - - -1 I. operational _ I -- r I - - -I - 1. Creates head-on pro ems at 50A and I I I I } I I alignment at -1 France I I I France I I 2. Higher than average I I I i I I 1 — = 491/2 and j— — 2. Lose of 4 spaces - - -� crash rate at I 1 -- - / L - - -I on west side —J L - - -J 491/2 and France — - - -J 3. Higher than average crash rate for France __ -- 1 - -- } 1 - - -- I I I I 1 X 1 I_1 i I I j l I __j J J 1 I I _� 1 1 I . I I I } I I ___— _____- I I L___� I I L_ —___ —_ _ _ _ —J .___ —___— I _ Y L -------- - - - --I �� -- • - -, r • - - - - -- L -------- - - - --1 r� - - - - - -, r ' - - - - -- _ i 1 I i i, i i i I } I 1 1 1 r - -I I - - -- I I r - -i I - -I — — — — I REALIGN SOUTHBOUND THRU LANE FOUR-LANE ROADWAY Ui r - - -, Notes, - - -- r 1 r - - -- _ �_ - - -I - r— I L - -� Notes: --- MM 1. Creates parking Impact on west side 0M I I I j 1 1. Eliminates I 1 parking on both I } t____I of France I j I j = = =j sides of France I 1 1I I I I - -- j 2. Conflicts with Ring I I I, I 1 ' I I Road conceptI J l___J -- -' / I 2. Impacts sidewalks ` -- I and buildings U) t• 3. Creates slgnif cant r co operational prodem - -- -- J —_i r - - --i at 491/2 and France - -_ f__-- -- -i - - -1 + i f j 1 4. Loss of 4 spaces on j I . i_ I 1 1 west side I , X r_l X Ij I I II 1 I. I r- - -- - -� r- - - - - -- L I I L i I II 1 _J 1 1 11 1 I I I II I I I I- C 6Qi}18T ~ y ffi�H Sr. ~ y W i - - -- -- - - - - -- r -------- - - - --1 ri . - - - - -- --- - -- - -- W l j I II I I I j I I1 +} 1 1 1 - -- N I I - -_l I I L l_ - -- t I I I I IL r - -1 I 1 I I _J CL a _ —J 50'" STRI CONSaL7rNG Gsour, INc. I TRANCE AVENUE EDINA TRANSPORTATION STUDY REPORT Figure 2 The proposed alternative layout (see Figure 3) improves the north -south alignment of France Avenue between 50th Street and 49 %Z Street, with the necessary tum lanes. The improved alignment will provide better traffic flows along France Avenue. In order to correct the lane alignments on France Avenue and still provide a separate southbound right -turn lane at 49 `/z Street to enhance the ring road, the on- street parking impacts are on the east side of France Avenue. The proposed improvements would also restrict p.m. peak hour eastbound left and right -turn movements on 50th Street at France Avenue. A separate westbound left -turn lane is also included. The proposed improvements for the 50th Street/France Avenue will provide the best use of the existing curb -to -curb width, improving traffic flow and safety conditions. These improvements will also extend the life of the two -lane roadway, forestalling the need to consider expansion of France Avenue to a four -lane facility. Impacts to on- street parking resulting from intersection improvements could not be avoided due to restricted street widths and the extent of on- street parking currently allowed in commercial areas. In order to better understand the potential effects of this parking loss, a parking inventory was completed by City staff to identify the current number of on- street parking spaces, no parking zones, parking spaces with time limits, loading zones and bus stops. This information was used to determine the parking impacts related to each of the alternatives. For purposes of this analysis, 22 -foot parking spaces were assumed. In addition, a 20 -foot offset was assumed from the curb tangent of intersecting streets. Using these considerations, the parking impact is a loss of 16 on- street spaces near the 50th Street/France Avenue intersection. City staff also performed a "snap shot' evaluation of parking usage of all parking within the area at various times of the day. Their preliminary results indicate that the ramps do have some excess capacity. However, there are occasions when the peak times of the south and middle ramps are close to capacity. The Minneapolis parking analysis results indicate that the Ewing lot is nearly at capacity during the noon hour. Both parking studies were not in-depth studies and were considered a "snap shot' in time as a comprehensive evaluation of parking use was not possible within the financial and time constraints of this study. 44th Street/Sunnvside Road/France Avenue Existing conditions at this intersection are shown on Figure 4. Similar to the 50th Avenue/France Avenue intersection, roadways in this area are limited to two -lanes with few dedicated turn lanes provided at the intersections. Both the Sunnyside Road and 44th Street intersections are signalized. These intersections lie within a vibrant neighborhood commercial area where on- street parking, sidewalk, pedestrian crossings and ease of access to commercial uses are important to the areas success. Buildings front directly at the back edge of the sidewalk, again limiting the ability to expand roadway widths. Currently, there are heavy delays and congestion in the northbound direction due to the one lane approaches and lack of exclusive turn lanes at the two signalized intersections. Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -16- PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS - 50T" STREET /FRANCE AVENUE Figure 3 NORTHEAST EDINA TRANSPORTATION STUDY REPORT Cotjs L wG GRoup, INC olEXISTING CONDITIONS - 44r" STISUNNYSIDE RNFRANCE AVE. Figure 4 NORTHEAST EDINA TRANSPORTATION STUDY REPORT coNsuam ciLa,., I+c The proposed alternative layout (see Figure 5) includes left -turn lanes for all approaches of the 44th Street/France Avenue intersection. This will allow signal modifications to include protective /permissive left -turn phasing. In addition, left -turn lanes are proposed for France Avenue at Sunnyside Road. The Sunnyside Road segment between France Avenue and 44th Street will remain as is. With the proposed improvements, the intersection of Sunnyside Road/France Avenue will improve from a poorly operating intersection to an acceptable level of operations. For the 44th Street/Sunnyside Road/France Avenue area, the overall parking impact is a loss of 25 on- street spaces. Modification of the off - street parking lot west of France Avenue between 44th Street and Sunnyside Road has been mentioned as a possible opportunity. Improvements to the alley should also be considered with the parking lot review. Similar to the 50th Street/France Avenue area, parking impacts in this area are a significant concern and a challenge to the study. Further discussions of parking solutions will need to take place, although separate from this study. Vernon Avenue / Interlachen Boulevard/Brookside Avenue The Vernon/Interlachen/Brookside entry to the study area was identified as a possible alternative entry point for neighborhood - residents, potentially relieving entry roadways to the east. Currently, there are heavy delays and congestion at this intersection, with the southbound queue on Interlachen Boulevard extending past Brookside Avenue during the evening peak hour. To improve congestion along this route and make it more attractive to neighborhood residents, the proposed alternative layout (see Figure 6)' includes facing left -turn lanes.on Interlachen Boulevard. This will allow signal modifications to include protective left -turn phasing (left -turn arrows). At Brookside Avenue, a separate northbound right -turn lane on Interlachen Boulevard will be striped within the existing pavement width. With the proposed improvements, the intersection of Interlachen Boulevard/Vemon Avenue will improve to an acceptable level of operations, where the southbound queue will not extend past Brookside Avenue. In addition, the construction of a planned trail on the north side of Interlachen Boulevard west of Brookside Avenue will improve the visibility of motorists waiting on Brookside Avenue to enter Interlachen Boulevard. Access modifications were also evaluated in this area. Currently, there are two access driveways serving the Holiday gas station on the east side . of Interlachen Boulevard. There is a safety concern with the south access driveway's close spacing to the Vernon Avenue/Interlachen Boulevard intersection. In addition, the Jiffy Lube site has an access driveway along Vernon Avenue that is immediately west of the Vernon Avenue/Interlachen Boulevard intersection. Although the crash data does not indicate a specific safety problem at these driveways, these closely spaced driveways have an impact on the safety of the Vernon Avenue / Interlachen Boulevard intersection. It is the County's desire to close these driveways to be consistent with their access spacing guidelines and the overall safety benefit. The crash data in this area should continue to be monitored to strengthen the need for their closure, while further discussions with the property owners should occur. Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -19- z N R'y r � 6 ��4 SP�gipf� .R iI •3 spaces A' f I 'C..3 f' $ L f' MAP .1. - -- Net Parking Impact Loss of 25 Spaces s y � «.. `4 t f � fQ* L O I 01 PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS - 44"S TJS UNNYSIDE RD. /FRANCE AVE. Figure 5 NORTHEAST EDINA TRANSPORTATION STUDY REPORT CONSULTING GROUP, INC PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS - INTERLACHEN BLVDJVERNON AVE. Figure 6 L04 NORTHEAST EDINA TRANSPORTATION STUDY REPORT CONSULTING GROUP, INC. The liquor store access driveway south of the Vernon Avenue/Interlachen Boulevard intersection was also reviewed. Due to its close spacing, field observations and safety concerns, the recommended layout shown in Figure 6 illustrates modifying the liquor store driveway to a right - in/right- out/left -in access, eliminating left -out movement. Access to westbound Vernon Avenue can be more safely provided at the south end of the parking lot. Intersection Operations Analysis and Travel Times An intersection operations analysis for each of the proposed alternatives was conducted. As summarized below, results of the analysis indicate that all intersections will operate at acceptable levels with the proposed improvements. Table 1 P.M. Peak Hour Capacity Analysis Level of Service Results Intersection Level of Service Existing With Improvements Vernon Avenue/Interlachen Boulevard D C Interlachen Boulevard/Brookside Avenue * A/E AD 50th Street/Dale Drive * A/B A/B 50th StreetBrowndale Avenue * A/B AB 50th Street/Wooddale Avenue C C 50th Street/Halifax Avenue D C 50th Street/France Avenue E C 49 l/Z Street/France Avenue C C Sunnyside Road/France Avenue E C 44th Street/France Avenue C B r no * Indicates all unslgnanzea intersection. l ne ovcrau i.vo 1a an-1, av,w....., mi ............... rr..... - - -- As summarized below, proposed improvements will significantly reduce evening peak hour intersection delays: • 50th Street/Halifax Avenue — 30 percent reduction for eastbound left -turn movement 55 percent reduction for eastbound through movement • 50th Street/France Avenue — 60 percent reduction for eastbound through movement 50 percent reduction for westbound left movement 40 percent reduction for westbound through movement 80 percent reduction for northbound through movement 80 percent reduction for northbound right -turn movement • 44th Street/Sunnyside Road/ France Avenue — 60 percent reduction for northbound through movement Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -22- Vernon Avenue/Interlachen Boulevard — 75 percent reduction for southbound left -turn movement As shown in Figure 7, actual travel rimes in the field (from Vernon Avenue/Interlachen Boulevard to France Avenue/Excelsior Boulevard) revealed approximately 8 minutes to travel through the neighborhood versus 11.5 minutes on the 50th Street/France Avenue route. A model was created to replicate existing conditions for the 50th Street/France Avenue route. The proposed route with the restricted turning movements at the intersection of 50th Street/France Avenue is 50th Street/Halifax Avenue /49 '/2 Street/France Avenue. With the proposed improvements, the estimated travel time is reduced to approximately 8.5 minutes. The goal to improving the travel time on the arterial routes is to keep or relocate motorists back to the perimeter routes. In combination, the proposed arterial improvements will reduce travel times to encourage through traffic in the Northeast Edina neighborhoods to remain on 50th Street and France Avenue. In addition, the proposed arterial improvements will reduce overall delays and improve the travel flow along 50th Street and France Avenue, providing additional benefits to daily commuters traveling through the City of Edina, to areas such as St. Louis Park and Minneapolis. The improved flow on France Avenue will encourage motorists to remain on France Avenue through the intersections of 50th Street and 49 %Z Street, reducing diverted traffic through Minneapolis neighborhoods to the east. The improved flow on 50th Street will also encourage motorists to remain on 50th Street, instead of diverting to 51st Street. An overall evaluation of the proposed arterial roadway and intersection improvements was conducted and is summarized in Figure 8 Implementation Implementation of the proposed measures in the 50th/Halifax Avenue/France Avenue, 44th Street/Sunnyside Road/France Avenue and Vernon Avenue/Interlachen Boulevard/Brookside Avenue areas will require the approval of City of Minneapolis and/or Hennepin County due to shared jurisdiction Preliminary cost estimates were developed for the arterial roadway and intersection improvements. 50th StreetWalifax Avenue • Signal Modifications — $15,000 • Signing — $3,000 • Roadway Widening — $40,000 to $55,000 Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -23- CL y L Z N h 1` 8 CL N Actual Travel Time (50th & France route) Modeled Travel Time (50th/Hallfax/France route) Actual Travel Time Through Neighborhood No Proposed Improvements Improvements 11.5 minutes — 8.5 minutes With Residential Safety Improvements 8 minutes 1 8+ minutes CoN5uL =Giour, INC Blvd 00 Q v io O P.M. PEAK HOUR TRAVEL TIMES NORTHEAST EDINA TRANSPORTATION STUDY REPORT Sunnyside St I I No Build N Q N u c �o Figure 7 1. 50th StreetlHalifaxAvenue /France Avenue • Extend EB 50th St left and right -turn lanes at Improves capacity/operation of 50th Eliminates 5 on- street parking spaces Halifax Ave St and France Ave on the south side of 50th St • Restrict EB turns on 50th St at France Ave Reduces diversion of through traffic to residential Eliminates 14 on- street parking spaces on the east side • Install WB left -turn lane with streets by improving travel times on arterials of France Ave protective /permissive phasing on 50th St at Increases driver understanding of appropriate arterial Restricts peak hour turns at 50th St and France Ave - France Ave routes with additional signing potential driver confusion and EB shopper trapped at • Realign France Ave between 50th St and Decreases EB and NB delay France Ave 491/4 St Improves traffic flow and reduces driver confusion with Requires tree removal better lane alignments Requires relocation of bus stops • Improves vehicular and pedestrian safety • Provides the best use of the current width of France Ave to improve traffic operations and reduce delays 2. 44th Street/Sunnyside Road /France Avenue • Install NB and SB left -turn lanes with Improves capacity/operation of France Ave Eliminates 25 on- street parking protective /permissive phasing on France Ave at Reduces diversion of through traffic to residential streets spaces 44th Stand Sunnyside Rd by improving travel times on arterials and adding EB/WB • Install EB and WB left -turn lanes with peak hour delay at signalized intersections protective /permissive phasing on 44th St at Decreases NB delay France Ave Provides the best use of the current width of France Ave • Minimize green time on the side - street to improve traffic operations and reduce delays approaches of 44th St and Sunnyside Rd at France Improves vehicular and pedestrian safety • Compliments neighborhood safety improvements 3. Interlachen Boulevar"ernon Avenue • Install NB and SB left -turn lanes with Improves capacity/operation of arterial streets Limits liquor store access to protective phasing Reduces intersection queues right in /right -out /left -in movements • Improves vehicular and pedestrian safety co 11F.1'.',tN. ROADWAYAND INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS EVALUATION MATRIX NORTHEAST EDINA TRANSPORTATION STUDY REPORT Figure 8 50th Street/France Avenue • Signal Modifications — $40,000 • Roadway Widening — $20,000 to $30,000 • Restriping — $5,000 to $8,000 or Mill & Overlay — $80,000 to $100,000 44th Street /Sunnyside RoadTrance Avenue • Signal Modifications — $70,000 • Restriping — $8,000 to $12,000 or Mill & Overlay — $100,000 to $120,000 Vernon Avenue/Interlachen Boulevard(Brookside Avenue Signal Modifications — $20,000 Restriping — $2,000 to $3,000 or Mill & Overlay — $30,000 to $40,000 • Access Modification — $5,000 to $7,000 Residential Area Safety Improvements While improvements to Highway 100, France Avenue and 50th Street sought to reduce congestion and improve travel time, attracting motorists to these routes, neighborhood safety improvements were explored as a means to slow traffic through residential streets, improving safety while also discouraging through traffic by increased travel time. When examining potential neighborhood safety improvements, there are three broad approaches that are generally considered: • Education • Enforcement, and • Engineering Each of these approaches has associated benefits and drawbacks. Of the three approaches, engineered solutions have the added consideration of aesthetic impacts. Some engineered approaches provide the opportunity to incorporate vegetation, which can be viewed as a benefit, while other approaches require additional signage and pavement markings to provide advance notification and clarification to drivers, which may be perceived as a drawback. Engineered solutions must also be respectful of the existing aesthetic and historic qualities of an area. If an engineered approach is considered, it is important to understand that some engineered approaches are more effective at controlling vehicle speeds, while others are more effective at controlling volumes. (See Figure 9) When considering methods to control speed, certain techniques are typically more effective than others. Techniques that are generally used to control speeds are listed below in order from most to least effective. Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -26- ■ Reduce speed and lengthen travel time by "narrowing" road from outside Choker ■ Reduce speed and lengthen travel time by "narrowing" road from the center t Center Island Traffic Circle ■ Raise awareness Speed Trailer CoHsuum Gaour, Lrc. Textured Crosswalk ■ Reduce speed and lengthen travel time by combining several safety measures at one location Combined Measures ■ Reduce speed by brief rises in pavement surface Speed Hump Speed Table Intersection RESIDENTIAL AREA SAFETY IMPROVEMENT MEASURES NORTHEAST EDINA TRANSPORTATION STUDY REPORT Crosswalk Figure 9 • Combined Application (combination of two or more of the measures listed below) • Vertical shifts of the roadway surface • Horizontal shifts of the roadway alignment • Constriction of the roadway width • Enforcement • Signage and Striping The location of engineered approaches also impact effectiveness. Locating an engineered approach mid -block essentially acts to reduce the block length, reducing the distance drivers can accelerate. Locating engineered solutions at intersections do not provide as much benefit in speed reduction because drivers typically need to slow down at intersections to determine if the intersection is clear to move through. Techniques that are generally used to address traffic volumes are listed below in order from most to least effective. • Physical prohibition of movement (full or partial street closures) • Modified travel path (one-way designations, restricted turns) A detailed description and evaluation of the traffic management devices and measures canbe found in the Edina Transportation Commission Policy, Appendix B. Residential Area Safety Improvement Concept Three goals were identified for the neighborhood safety improvement component of the approach: 1. Reduce diversion of traffic on residential streets in the study area 2. Keep vehicle speeds on residential streets at, or below, the posted speed limits 3. Enhance pedestrian/non - motorized travel and safety Given concerns regarding similar improvements examined during previous studies, it was also determined that these improvements would not include physical prohibition of through movement on residential street or vertical shifts on collector streets and that resulting roadway widths would be no narrower than 26-feet to allow for emergency situations. Further, it was determined that these improvements should be uniformly placed throughout the study area to prevent the end result from simply shifting travel patterns within the study area, rather than discouraging uncivilized behavior and through - traffic in its entirety. Consideration was also given to the number of improvements at area entry points, and the number of consecutive improvements along through routes. The location of proposed residential area safety improvements are shown on Figure 10. These improvements include the following types of measures: Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -28- o Legend -�§ o o 2� 12. J a GOALS: a a J a a a a • Reduce diversion of traffic through the neighborhood CIR.RD. Combined Measure ST. v, Yo RD. °z 7 a (Requires> 30'street width) o • Keep vehicle speeds in neighborhood at, or below, the r7 30 m posted speed limits Q m 13. Q� � Speed Hump or Speed Table BRI DGE J ST. 8 RIDGE a LA . 0 0 w 1 ER �z • Enhance pedestrian/non - motorized travel and safety ® Raised Crosswalk W. �<" 5. S T. Y¢ �p CO Z J a z o w ° ASSUMPTIONS: w to U-1 W, w r i ° Z = Center Island Narrowing o • No physical prohibition of through movement 0 -' Choker o D m W 39� • No vertical shifts on collector streets a Q Realigned Intersection ° 0 • City desires roadways to be no narrower than 26 -feet W. 14. m } P� �; z W St o 0 Traffic Circle a w E� o r a > / w z o ii LL ■ Raised Intersection a C z6 Q Q a > a z > > > W C OW. 40th z S T �� ST. 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Y¢ �p CO Z J a z o w ° W w to U-1 W, w r i ° Z = RD. 0 -' ��L W00�� o ow 00 w a -D ° ° W. 14. m } P� �; z W o� o m a w > w z o ii ,6' D J W. 49��2 ST. W. 49th 3 C B ST. W Q4 G w. 17. 5 h ST. 21 z 158 Q 18. > ST. J w w > � Q W nnnnl F LA. _ ui a 5 t ct _ a a Wa ` Note: The final location and design of each measure is required. RESIDENTIAL AREA SAFETY IMPROVEMENT MASTER PLAN NORTHEAST EDINA TRANSPORTATION STUDY REPORT CONSUMNG Gamy, ING Figure 1l Combined measures: These measures combine a speed hump with a roadway constriction through a center median island and are proposed at entry points where roadways are of sufficient width (greater than 30 feet) to include the center island and will not conflict with driveways. This measure informs drivers that they are passing into a residential neighborhood and signals an expected change in driving behavior. Aesthetic enhancements could include decorative pavements and ornamental trees within the median. Median could be mountable if necessary for emergency vehicle access. Speed Hump/Table: A rise in the roadway surface that reduces vehicle speeds as they enter the neighborhood and reinforces expected change in driving behavior. Speed humps or tables are broader than speed "bumps" typically found in parking lots. Speed humps are proposed at entry points to narrow for combined measures, and as a secondary reinforcement to combined measures at entry points. Raised Crosswalk: Similar to, but smaller than a speed hump, these measures are proposed for select locations where pedestrian crossings should be emphasized. Center Island Narrowing: Mountable median islands with ornamental pavement used to provide a constriction. Choker: Narrowing of the roadway width by moving in the curb lines. Proposed in areas where roadway widths are not wide enough for a combined measure. Realigned Intersections: The SEH Feasibility Study conducted in 2005 identified a number of intersections where curb lines aDuld be modified to improve pedestrian crossings and create sharper curves to slow vehicles. Examples of the improvement concepts developed in the SEH Study are included in Appendix D. These improvement concepts are subject to change, during the implementation and design process. Traffic Circles: An alternative safety measure placing a circular median in the center of an intersection. Both through and turning vehicles must divert around the circular median slowing traffic speeds. Large through vehicles may need to pass circles in the opposite direction, or area may need to be posted for no trucks. Raised intersections: An alternative safety measure where the roadway surface is raised through an intersection, similar to a speed hump. Sidewalk Connection: Construction of missing sidewalk connections to improve pedestrian safety. No accepted traffic model is available to assess the potential effectiveness of these proposed measures, although academic research has shown these measures to reduce traffic speeds and improve vehicular and pedestrian safety. A byproduct of reducing travel speeds is a commensurate increase in travel times through neighborhood routes. In general, it is expected that these measures will increase travel times to the degree that they equal or exceed travel times on arterial routes with the proposed intersection improvements. Further, the safety improvement measures will communicate to motorists that civil and courteous driving, respectful of pedestrian and non - motorized improvements are expected on residential streets and that through traffic is unwanted. It is hope that this message, in combination with the inconvenience presented by the measures, will encourage through traffic to remain on the arterial routes. Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -30- Implementation Implementation of these measures must consider inconvenience to area residents as well as emergency vehicle access. They must also be considered as a master plan that recommends the location of each measure for the entire study area. The Transportation Commission's Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan process is not appropriate for the large study area. All measures included in the master plan need to be comprehensively implemented to avoid shifting of traffic concerns. A summary of the City's implementation strategy can be found in Appendix E. Additional design work is necessary to better define the location and design of each of these measures, taking into account adjacent driveway access points and storm water drainage. During the preliminary design process, improvement concepts similar to those included in Appendix D will be prepared. With further review, alternate measures may need to be considered. For instance, a mid -block crossing with a center - island median may be considered as an alternate measure in lieu of the sidewalk on the south side of 44th Street upon further evaluation. Further, those measures lying within the County Club Historic District should be designed in keeping with the historic character of the neighborhood and should not detract from the historic integrity of the street pattern through the neighborhood. Consultation with the Edina Heritage Preservation Board and possibly the State Historic Preservation Office should be considered early in the design process. Preliminary cost estimates were developed for the arterial roadway and intersection improvements. Combined Measure — $20,000 to $30,000 Speed Hump/Table— $2,000 to $3,000 Raised Crosswalk — $2,000 to $3,000 Center Island Narrowing — $10,000 to $15,000 Choker — $15,000 to $25,000 Realigned Intersection — SEH 2005 Study Traffic Circle — $10,000 to $15,000 Raised Intersection — $20,000 to $25,000 Sidewalk Connection — $30 per linear foot Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -31- SAC FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS At its final meeting on June 29, 2006, the SAC adopted the following findings and recommended improvements to the Edina City Council upon the study's completion: Findings Regarding Current Transportation Problems and Issues • For the entire study area, data indicates that the north/northeasterly flow of traffic during the evening peak hour is measurably higher than the north/northeasterly flow of traffic during the morning peak hour and the south/southwesterly flow of traffic during both peak hours. However, morning and afternoon peak hour volumes north of Morningside Road are comparable, due to the arrival and departure periods related to the schools. • Motorists traveling on Highway 100 are experiencing heavy delays and speeds less than 10 mph in the northbound direction during the evening peak travel period. These delays often begin south of the 50th Street exit. • Evening peak period traffic volumes at arterial intersections in the study area (50th Street and France Avenue) are currently at or above accepted capacity. • Motorists traveling through arterial intersections in the study area (50th Street/France Avenue, 44th Street/Sunnyside Road/France Avenue and Vernon Avenue/Interlachen Boulevard) are experiencing heavy delays and congestion during the evening peak hour. • Evening peak hour turning movement volumes at the intersections of 50th Street/Halifax Avenue, 50th Street/France Avenue and 49 'h Street/France Avenue indicate a significant number of motorists are currently using the ring road system as an alternate route. • Daily traffic volumes on most residential streets that were measured within the study area exceed 900 vehicles per day. • Motorists traveling on the arterial routes (50th Street and France Avenue) experience travel rimes of approximately 11 minutes during the evening peak hour. Routes through the Northeast Edina neighborhoods have shorter travel rimes of approximately 8 minutes. • Approximately 30 percent of the evening peak hour traffic in the Northeast Edina study area neighborhoods is through traffic. • The percentage of vehicles traveling over the posted 30 mph speed limit in a 24 -hour period exceeds 10 percent on many residential streets within the study area. • Hennepin County crash data indicate higher than average crashes along France Avenue. Rear -end and right -angle crashes occurring north of 49 'h Street are typical for a congested segment carrying daily volumes near the high end of its capacity. Intersection crashes at 49 'h Street and France Avenue are also higher than average. Seven out of nine crashes involved a northbound vehicle. Four out of nine crashes were side -swipe crashes and seven out of nine crashes involved a parked car. These types of crashes reflect the poor lane alignment along France Avenue. Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -32- Findings Regarding Project Need • Surveys of the SAC, Business/Property Owners and the Public indicate agreement that the transportation problems in Northeast Edina must be solved. Many responses of "Very Important' and "Critical' were received in response to the question: How important is it that "the problem" be solved? • Survey responses also indicated a willingness to pay for these problems, at a minimum through city operating budgets, but also considering special funding or assessments. These responses also acknowledged that the solution may result in some indirect costs (impacts) as well. Findings Regarding Results of the Alternatives Analysis • The "3- tiered" approach is a reasonable strategy attempting to move through trips to regional and arterial roadways, and minimize incentives for through traffic to use residential streets. • Planned improvements to Highway 100 should improve northbound travel flow on that facility, discouraging the diversion of regional traffic to 50th Street and France Avenue. • Proposed improvements to the 50th Street/Halifax Avenue and 50th/France Avenue intersections, in combination with left -turn restrictions, should reduce delays and improve travel times along these routes. • Proposed improvements to the 50th Street/France Avenue intersection balance intersection operations and safety improvements, and minimize on-street parking impacts as much as possible. • Proposed improvements to the 44th Street/Sunnyside Road/France Avenue intersections should reduce delays and improve travel times along these routes. • Proposed improvements to the 44th Street/Sunnyside Road/France Avenue intersections balance intersection operation and safety improvements, and minimize on- street parking impacts as much as possible. • Proposed improvements to the Vernon Avenue /Interlachen Boulevard intersection and modifications to the municipal liquor store access should reduce congestion and improve safety at this location. • In combination, the proposed arterial improvements should reduce congestion, improve safety, and reduce travel times to encourage through traffic in Northeast Edina to remain on arterial routes. Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -33- In combination, the proposed arterial improvements should reduce delays and improve travel flows along 50th Street and France Avenue, providing additional benefits to daily commuters traveling through Edina, to areas such as St. Louis Park and Minneapolis. The improved flow on France Avenue should encourage motorists to remain on France Avenue through the intersections of 50th Street and 49 %Z Street, reducing diverted traffic through Minneapolis neighborhoods to the east. The improved flow on 50th Street should also encourage motorists to remain on 50th Street, instead of diverting to 51st Street. • Adequate parking supply is critical to the success of commercial areas. On- street parking lost to arterial improvements, while necessary, is of concern to area merchants. • Proposed residential area safety improvements are equitably distributed throughout the study area and appear to be a reasonable "first phase" approach toward improving safety in the area. A second phase of improvements may be considered if the evaluation of first phase improvements suggests additional measures are warranted. • Implementation of residential safety improvements must occur in a coordinated and comprehensive manner to prevent unintentional traffic shifts from one street to another. . • In addition to further reduce the diversion of traffic on residential streets, the proposed residential area safety improvements should reduce vehicle speeds and enhance pedestrian/non- motorized travel and safety on residential streets in the study area. • An assessment to further reduce residential street volumes by more efficient use of other travel modes, such as bus, bicycles or walking, could not be addressed under the scope of this study. However, the enhancement of pedestrian/bicycle travel for residents in the study area could encourage these modes of travel and reduce the overall number of local vehicle trips within the neighborhoods. • Educational efforts could better inform drivers of preferred routes and expected motorist behavior on residential streets. Recommendations • The City of Edina should support long term improvements to Highway 100 by Mn/DOT and support efforts to identify funding for these improvements. • The City of Edina should continue to work with the 50th and France business owners to develop an I -494 commuter services TDM plan to provide employees with better information related to transit opportunities and incentives by the employer. • The City of Edina should continue to support and work with Metro Transit and other providers to promote and increase transit use. Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -34- • The City of Edina, in cooperation with the City of Minneapolis and area business owners, should conduct a more comprehensive study of parking supply and utilization in the 50th Street/France Avenue commercial areas and work with area business owners to increase parking supply if found appropriate. Parking strategies should include more efficient use of off- street parking areas in the southeast quadrant of 50th Street and France Avenue and off -site parking for daytime employees to reserve "back door" parking for customers. • The City of Minneapolis should provide assurance that when the southeast quadrant redevelops, additional parking for employees and customers of the retail/businesses on that block will be considered as part of the approval process and that such consideration will not include any on- street parking. • The City of Edina, in cooperation with the City of Minneapolis and area business owners, should conduct a more comprehensive study of parking supply and utilization in the 44th Street/France Avenue commercial areas and work with area business and property owners to resolve the parking issue and implement this in a manner that enhances the business district through reduced congestion and pedestrian safety. In addition, the feasibility of increased signage to help customers find parking and identify the area as a business area should be considered. Parking strategies should include more efficient use of off -street parking areas in the southwest quadrant of 44th Street and France Avenue, and off -site parking for daytime employees. • The City of Edina should continue working with the City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County to resolve any outstanding concerns, prepare construction plans and secure approvals and funding for the 50th Street/France Avenue and 44th Street/Sunnyside Road/France Avenue intersection improvements. • The City of Edina should continue working with Hennepin County to resolve any outstanding concerns, prepare construction plans and secure approvals and funding for the Vernon Avenue/Interlachen Boulevard intersection improvements. In addition, the City should continue to monitor the Holiday and Jiffy Lube access driveways related to safety to determine the future need to close. • The City of Edina should prepare construction plans, cost estimates and program improvements for the 50th Street /Halifax Avenue intersection in coordination with other arterial roadway improvements. • Preliminary design of proposed residential area safety improvements should be undertaken to more closely examine design and placement of these measures related to access, drainage, aesthetics and historic district compatibility. Neighborhood representatives, the Edina Heritage Preservation Commission and potentially the State Historic Preservation Office should provide input into the design process. • Promotional campaigns to change motorists' attitudes and therefore behavior on residential streets should be supported. Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -35- Due to the multiple jurisdictional authority of the roadways throughout the study area, the implementation strategy to address approvals and funding for recommended improvements (Highway 100, arterial roadway intersections and residential safety improvements) requires participation from Mn/DOT, Hennepin County, Edina, St. Louis Park and Minneapolis. For the residential safety improvements, the Transportation Commission's Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan process is not appropriate for the large study area. An implementation process is required to ensure that all measures included in the master plan are comprehensively implemented to avoid shifting of traffic concerns. A summary of the City's implementation strategy can be found in Appendix E. Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -36- APPENDIX A Study Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -37- Edina Northwest Transportation Study Study Advisory Committee Meeting #1 —November 3, 2005, 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. MEETING SUMMARY Attendees: Les Wanninger, Warren Plante, Marie Thorpe, Wayne Norris, Joni Kelly Bennett, J.C. Beckstrand, Geof Workinger, Rick Anderson, Steve Lillehaug, Grethe Dillan, John Finlayson, Dean Dovolis, Scott Brink, Marc Usem, Wayne Houle, Jean White, Tim Murphy, Claudia Johnston Madison, Don Sobania, Marie Cote, Beth Bartz. 1. Introduction — Les Wanninger, ETC Chair Powerpoint presentation providing overview of Study Advisory Committee, study purpose and study process. [ Powerpoint available on city website — www.ci.edina.nm.us/Pages/L5 NEEdinaTrafficStudy.html 2. Process Overview — Steve Litlehaug, City of Edina; Beth Bartz, SRF City staff welcomed SAC and thanked them for participation. An overview of the process schedule was presented. SAC will meet 5 times on the following dates: November 3, 2005; December 15, 2005, February 2, 2006, April 6, 2006 and June 1, 2006. Council presentations and public open houses will be set for January and April. Specific dates have not yet been established. 3. Defining "the Problem" A flip chart exercise was conducted to identify specific elements (what, where, when) of "the problem" to be solved as understood by SAC members. Flip chart notes are available on the city website — www.ci.edina.mn.us/Pages/L5 NEEdinaTrafficStudy.htm. 4. Significance of the Problem SAC members were asked to complete a survey addressing two questions: How important is it that "the problem" be solved? 1 2 3 4 5 Not Minor Moderate Very Critical Important - Importance - Importance - Important - Not really a Annoying Effects quality Should solve Must be Problem but tolerable of life, should if at all feasible solved consider options NE Edina Transportation Study Page 2 of 4 SAC #1 Meeting Summary, Nov. 3, 2005 Response summary: Ranking Number of responses 1 Not important 0 2 Minor importance 0 3 Moderate importance 5 3.5 2 4 Very important 9 5 Critical 3 5 Whatever it costs; whatever the impact 1 Total: 19; Average 3.8 What are we willing to pay (both direct and indirect costs) to solve "the problem "? 1 2 3 4 5 Nothing $$ easily obtained $$ planned within $$ special funding Whatever Little or no impacts; city operating budget; or assessment; it costs; Some impacts Broad impacts Whatever to all or more the impact impacts to some Response summary: Rankine Number of responses 1 Nothing 0 1.5 1 2 $$ easily obtained; little or no impacts 0 3 $$ planned within city budget; some impacts 5 4 $$ special funding or assessment; broad impacts to all or more impacts to some 12 4.5 1 5 Whatever it costs; whatever the impact 1 0 Total: 19; Average 3.6 5. Prioritizing the specific elements of the problem SAC members prioritized the elements identified in #3 above using a dot exercise. Results can be found in flip chart summary. 6. Summary of Tasks 3 -5: agreement regarding "the Problem" SAC members were asked to provide a summary of "the problem" reflecting on the above discussions. NE Edina Transportation Study Page 3 of 4 SAC #1 Meeting Summary, Nov. 3, 2005 • Need to change behavior; educating the traveling public and residents is important; attitudes are important; civility may be more important than the amount of traffic. • Area prosperity, growth and attractiveness draw people to the area — infrastructure doesn't match level of activity. How can we use the existing infrastructure more efficiently? ■ Safety is a problem — both in terms of actual crashes (accidents) and perceptions of unsafe conditions. ■ There is a mismatch of area roadway functional classifications (e.g. collector) with character surrounding roadway (e.g. residential street). ■ The cars currently dominant the roadways — there needs to be more sharing with pedestrians and bicyclists. ■ Bottlenecks at area intersections appear to cause additional diversion through neighborhood streets. 7. Identification of information needed to determine feasible alternatives and evaluate them Various types of traffic data collection were explained including tube counts, intersection turning movement counts, origin- destination studies and travel time studies. SAC members identified locations throughout the study area including border areas where various types of data should be collected. 8. Agreement regarding data collection plan SRF will review data collections recommendations with City staff and evaluate potential costs of data collection efforts. If costs exceed planned budgets for this activity, SRF will present a list of priority data collection tasks reflecting the problem statements discussed, and estimated costs of lower -priority items outside of budgeted costs. City staff will determine how data collection efforts will proceed. Emphasis will be placed on collecting data necessary to provide meaningful information regarding the problems identified. Data collection will begin prior to Thanksgiving in order avoid holiday related patterns. NE Edina Transportation Study Page 4 of 4 SAC #1 Meeting Summary, Nov. 3, 2005 9. Preview next meeting The need for broad communication regarding the study purpose, process, outcomes of SAC meetings and opportunities for public input was discussed. Potential mechanisms for broad communications efforts identified during the discussion included local newspapers, email sharing of meeting summaries, posting to the city website, area message signs at City Hall and local churches, neighborhood flyers /newspapers and a special mailing to residents. Steve Lillihaug explained that the City's public relations staff would be summarizing SAC meetings for use in a number of formats. Efforts will be made to distribute information about the process as widely as possible. The following general comments regarding the study process were made: • Broader notification needed • Stakeholder rep needed • Communication needs to be improved • Track notification to avoid rework 10. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at approximately 9:30. Northeast Edina Transportation Study SAC #1 Meeting Notes: Flip Chart Recording November 3, 2005 "Definition of the Problem" • Highway 100 / Crosstown backups cause regional traffic to leave the 22 system and enter neighborhoods (residential areas) 8 • Speeding -- consistent thru day • Disregarding stop signs --- consistent thru day 9 o Inconsistent design provides inconsistent behavior, e.g., wide to narrow 5 o Could parking be better used to support transit? 50th / France ramps 5 nearing capacity o Lack of traffic demand management strategies (work trips especially) 2 o Increased densities —more traffic 1 o Only two north -south roads connecting 50th and Excelsior (Brookside), no 8 frontage road on Highway 100 o "Functional class" may not match land use or character 0 0 50th / France congested at rush hour — impairs business activity —not easy 11 to access 6 0 44th / France — similar o Problems with signage: Highway 100 [directional signage]; not enough 1 [ signage in neighborhood regarding parking restrictions] 1 a School bus loading o Hard to see pedestrians when watching traffic 5 n Residential streets should carry traffic appropriate to the character -1,000 7 cars / day o Understand traffic volumes throughout the neighborhoods —don't rely on 9 perceptions n Appropriate traffic— regional vs. local —need to understand who is on the 10 streets o Evaluate functional classification of local streets 3 o Contractor parking — especially in Country Club 0 o 44th area —no direct access to Highway 100 to TH 62, so need to go thru 4 50th / France — appears to operate more slowly after reconstruction • Excelsior / Highway 100 also chokepoint 5 • Crosswalk paint not maintained in Minneapolis 1 • 44th area pedestrians not well directed (policy not to paint) 2 • Roads don't support bikes / pedestrians 7 • Road surface not good for bikes (sidewalks too) 1 • Enforcement spots known — broader enforcement needed 1 • Consistent data needed across full geography 1 • Parking —on- street parking maneuvering blocks traffic -44th area losing 4 parking Car Traffic: Specific Problem Areas o 42nd / Grimes — school area, speeding o 51 st / Halifax —extra width? • Lunds parking lot entry • Speeding on France o Interlachen / Vernon / Brookside (can't do LT sometimes) 10 o Left turns France /50th —EB -NB p.m. peak 2 o WB -NB -50th / France traffic stopped o EB -SB 50th / France pedestrians • 49th / 491/2 EB -NB p.m. peak (anytime • Sunnyside & France • Country Club -7 a.m. -9 a.m. — 3:30 -7 p.m. 8 o 44th & Wooddale —same hours o Maple Road —same hours o Browndale at 50th— narrow bridge • Speeding on Morningside 1 • Speeding Interlachen / Vernon after red • Speeding everywhere 3 • Incomplete sidewalk network • MTC bus drivers — speeding, stop lights 1 • SB Wooddale / Quentin / Joppa / Excelsior —worse at night 1 o NB France at 491/2 1 o Cut thru at 51 st and Ewing, Drew and on 49th —fast, aggressive volume 3 (by design ?) incomplete ring route? o Exiting Sunnyslope at 50th -30 mph may be too high. Volume / speed on 4 44th —peaks and post - midnight 0 44th / Wooddale— running stops 2 Pedestrians / Bikes: Specific Problem Areas n Incomplete Sidewalk Network o Park on 44th —no sidewalk - crosswalk needed on hill a Difficult for bikes to share road — especially Wooddale 1 • Speeding where on- street parking • Lack of crosswalks in Country Club — lacking throughout NE 2 o Inconsistencies of sidewalk lights— expectations of drivers / pedestrians 2 • Streets too wide to cross on signal • Pedestrian crossing rules not enforced (good at 50th / France) • Poor sight distance—danger for pedestrians —no true stops —curve • Jerry's —no pedestrian crossings 1 • Minneapolis France side doesn't direct pedestrians o Street maintenance / 44th Street Problem Summary • Need to change behavior; educating public and residents; attitudes important; civility vs. amount of traffic • Prosperity, growth, attractiveness doesn't match infrastructure —how to use it more efficiently o Is safety a problem [yes] or perception of unsafe conditions o Mismatch of function / character o Dominance of cars —more sharing o Bottlenecks at intersections cause additional diversion H:Tmjects \5523\Meetings \SAC1_ MeetingNotes.doc Edina Northwest Transportation Study Study Advisory Committee Meeting #2 — December 15, 2005, 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m. MEETING SUMMARY Attendees: Les Wanninger, Warren Plante, Marie Thorpe, Joni Kelly Bennett, J.C. Beckstrand, Geof Workinger, Rick Anderson, Steve Lillehaug, John Finlayson, Dean Dovolis, Scott Brink, Marc Usem, Wayne Houle, Jean White, Claudia Johnston Madison, Don Sobania, Ellen Cerf, Rosealee Lee, Laura Adler, Arnold Hagmanson, Marie Cote, Beth Bartz. 1. Opening Remarks — Les Wanninger, ETC Chair Opening remarks of where we are in the study and upcoming steps in the process were made. 2. Review of Agenda/Meeting Objectives — Beth Bartz, SRF An overview of the agenda and meeting objectives were presented. 3. Data Collection Results and Analysis Preliminary results of data collection and analysis were presented in a Powerpoint format. As this information will be presented to the City Council and in a public open house, SAC members were asked to provide input on clarification or modifications to the slides /graphics, in order to present the information clearly to the public. The following input was received and is summarized below: • Functional Classification Map — There were concerns with including this graphic and whether the public needs to know the roadway classifications. It is important to explain the basis of the transportation system for the study area. • Policy Map — Add a LOS (letter grade) to each residential roadway as it relates to the daily volume. • Systems P.M. Peak Hour Capacity Constraints — How do the ring road intersections operate (Halifax and 491/2)? • P.M. Peak Hour Travel Times — Need to have a similar starting point for routes 4, 5 and 7 at the intersection of France Avenue and 54th Street. • Diversion Route Maps — Need to identify all perimeter locations and percentages. Add entry street labels for each route. Add volumes with the percentages. Add percentage of vehicles that have destinations in the study area. Add northbound and southbound screenlines. NE Edina Transportation Study Page 2 of 3 SAC #2 Meeting Summary, Dec. 15, 2005 • Speeds —Include the number of vehicles traveling > 35 mph and the percentage for a 24- hour period. • Crash Data and Analysis — Check into pedestrian crashes. 4. Preliminary Evaluation Criteria SAC members were asked to rank the following alternative evaluation criteria, starting with "1" to reflect the most important criteria from a community perspective. The results of the exercise (average rankings presented in order) are presented below: 2.6 Ability to reduce diversion of through- traffic from collectors or arterials to residential streets. (Rule of thumb: 30% differential in travel time needed to change driver behavior.) 3_0 Improves operation/capacity of arterial or collector streets 5_0 Reduces vehicular speeds on residential streets 5_8 Increases driver understanding of appropriate through- traffic routes 5_8 Provides appropriate balance of adverse effects to local residents within study area 6.2 Minimizes adverse effects to local residents (circuitry, visual impacts, inconvenience) 6_3 Improves pedestrian conditions /safety 6_9 Improves vehicular safety 7_0 Improves match of land use characteristics and traffic characteristics 7.7 Improves compliance with vehicular traffic regulations 9_3 Facilitates /encourages use of modes other than cars (transit, bicycles, walking) Text edits to the above criteria were also suggested and will be discussed at the next SAC meeting. 5. Potential Alternatives for Consideration The powerpoint presentation concluded with potential alternatives for consideration. These alternatives included "Carrots" to encourage the use of collectors and arterials and "Sticks" to discourage the use of residential streets for through traffic. NE Edina Transportation Study Page 3 of 3 SAC #2 Meeting Summary, Dec. 15, 2005 "Carrots" identified, but not limited to: • Improvements to TH 100 • France Avenue Improvements • Intersection Improvements at 50th Street/France Avenue, 44th Street/Sunnyside Road and 44th Street/France Avenue Additional "Carrots" discussed were public awareness (PR campaign) and new collector (TH 100 East Frontage Road). "Sticks" identified, but not limited to: • Remove signal at 44th Street/Sunnyside Road • Traffic calming techniques (several options discussed) • Speed enforcement 5. Preview next steps The following meeting dates were identified: January 17, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. — City Council Update January 19, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. — SAC with Business Owners Meeting January 26, 2005 — Public Open House February 2, 2005 — SAC #3 Meeting at 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. 6. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at approximately 9:30. Northeast Edina Transportation Study Study Advisory Committee Meeting #3 — February 23, 2006, 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m. MEETING SUMMARY Attendees: Les Wanninger, Warren Plante, Marie Thorpe, Joni Kelly Bennett, J.C. Beckstrand, Wayne Houle, Steve Lillehaug, John Finlayson, Scott Brink, Jean White, Claudia Johnston Madison, Don Sobania, Marie Cote, Beth Bartz, Joni Giese. 1. Opening Remarks — Les Wanninger, ETC Chair Opening remarks of where we are in the study and upcoming steps in the process were made. 2. Review of Agenda/Meeting Objectives — Beth Bartz, SRF An overview of the agenda and meeting objectives were presented. An important part of the meeting will include a discussion of potential alternatives to consider. 3. Summary of Business Owners Meeting A meeting with the business owners /property owners took place on January 19, 2006. A summary handout of the meeting was distributed and discussed (attached). No representatives from the Interlachen Boulevard/Vernon Avenue area attended the meeting. Excellent feedback was received from representatives of the 50th Street/France Avenue and 44th Street/Sunnyside Road/France Avenue areas. 4. Summary of Open House An open house for the study took place on January 26, 2006. The survey, "Significance of the Problem vs. Cost" was filled out by 37 attendees. Results of the survey were distributed and discussed (attached). Previous results of the survey taken by SAC members and business owners /property owners were also distributed (attached). A total of 39 public comments (25 hand written and 14 e- mails) were submitted. A summary of the open house comments was distributed and discussed (attached). All comments were grouped together as much as possible. It was stated that all submitted comments should be represented in the summary. Comments made five or more rimes were identified with bold text. All other comments were made one to four times. There was a concern that the summary should include the exact number of times each comment was made. It was explained that the purpose of the summary was to give a full picture of all comments made, while identifying those that were significant. Six significant comments were identified in bold. NE Edina Transportation Study Page 2 of 6 SAC #3, Feb. 23, 2006 5. Potential Alternatives for Consideration To address the high volume of diverted traffic in the neighborhood, a 3- tiered approach will be used to develop alternatives that include TH 100, roadway /intersection, and neighborhood safety improvements. Residents at the open house asked why we are not waiting to see the effect of the TH 100 interim improvement on reducing neighborhood through traffic. It was explained that the TH 100 improvement will not be the "cure all" solution to the traffic problems occurring in the Northeast Edina area. Over time, the added capacity to TH 100 will be filled during the peak hours. For instance, as peak hour operations on TH 169 worsen, motorists may divert to TH 100 as a better alternate route. To address current problems, improvements to the freeway, surrounding roadways /intersections, and neighborhoods will be proposed. Improvements to TH 100 An update on the TH 100 Interim Project was made. Project Schedule: • Construction plans have been completed • Construction plans turned in for review • Mn/DOT plans to advertise for bids starring the week of March 20, 2006 • Mn/DOT proposes to keep the project bid letting - April 28, 2006 • Mn/DOT proposes to start construction - May 15, 2006 • Project completion date - October 15, 2006 Municipal Consent status with St. Louis Park: Mn/DOT has not received feedback from the St. Louis Park City Council as of yet St. Louis Park has until April 17, 2006 to take action (either approval or non - approval) If no action from St. Louis Park by then, Mn/DOT moves ahead with the project It was also mentioned that SRF has contacted SEH regarding the TH 100 project. SEH is working on the traffic forecasts for Mn/DOT to determine how much regional traffic is currently using the local roadways. In addition, they will be identifying how much traffic will move back to TH 100. It is estimated that their work will take two months to complete. SEH will continue to communicate with SRF on the preliminary results and status of the modeling work. Roadway and Intersection Improvements A discussion of each of the areas will include a summary of the problem and range of alternatives ( "do nothing" alternative to "ultimate" build). It was mentioned that this is work in progress and the concepts presented were some of the options to consider. While reviewing the layouts, SAC members were asked to provide feedback on what they support and object. The supporting analysis and details will be conducted before the next SAC meeting. NE Edina Transportation Study Page 3 of 6 SAC #3, Feb. 23, 2006 Intersection Improvements at 50th Street/Halifax Avenue Currently, the ring road works well during the p.m. peak hour. There is an equal split of eastbound traffic on 50th Street making a left turn, traveling through and making a right turn at Halifax Avenue. There is a low volume of eastbound motorists on 50th Street making a left turn and right turn at France Avenue. In addition, there is a low volume of southbound right turns on France Avenue at 50th Street and a high volume at 49 1/2 Street. The main operational problem at the intersection of 50th Street/Halifax Avenue is that the eastbound alignment of 50th Avenue leads the motorist into the left -turn lane at Halifax Avenue. The proposed alternative layout includes an extended eastbound right -turn lane with an improved east -west alignment. The signal will be modified to include a southbound right -turn overlap. This will provide a green right -turn arrow for the southbound motorists when the eastbound motorists are allowed to make a left turn. Other improvements to be considered will include better signing for the ring road and pedestrian crossing improvements (possible count down signal). Intersection Improvements at 50th Street/France Avenue The main reason for the heavy delays and congestion at this intersection is due to the one lane approaches and lack of exclusive turn lanes. As for the signal, there is currently a protected left -turn phase for westbound motorists. The left -turn arrow for westbound motorists occurs during every signal phase, even without a motorists waiting to make a left -turn since it is a one lane approach and the detector cannot distinguish between a through movement and left -turn movement. Due to this type of operations, the heavy eastbound movement in the p.m. peak hour has to wait even if no one is making an opposing left turn. In addition, there are very few eastbound left -turn movements during the p.m. peak hour. However, it only takes one delayed vehicle to create a queue of vehicles to the west. Other problems on France Avenue include a poor alignment between 50th Street and 49 '/Z Street. Northbound motorists leaving 50th Street are led into the left -turn lane at 49 %2 Street. In addition, the northbound left -turn queue extends beyond the left -turn lane. Motorists traveling through the 49 %2 Street intersection do not have room to travel around the queue, due to on- street parking. Southbound motorists leaving 49 '/z Street are also led into the left -turn lane at 50th Street. The poor alignment significantly affects the flow of traffic along France Avenue during peak hour conditions. Preliminary crash data from Mn/DOT was previously reviewed. Hennepin County staff has reviewed additional data on France Avenue. This data indicates higher than average crashes along France Avenue. Further analysis will be completed to determine what type of crashes are occurring, including the number of pedestrian related or those involving parked vehicles. NE Edina Transportation Study Page 4 of 6 SAC #3, Feb. 23, 2006 Based on current daily traffic volumes, a four -lane could be considered for France Avenue with turn lanes at key intersections. With a four -lane roadway, its width would extend beyond the current curb -to -curb width. A four -lane roadway section would eliminate parking on both sides of the street and possibly impact buildings. • The proposed alternative layout would restrict p.m. peak hour eastbound left and right - turn movements on 50th Street at France Avenue. It also includes a separate westbound left -turn lane. Using detectors, the signal could also be modified to provide a westbound left -turn arrow only if two or more vehicles are waiting in the left -turn lane. The layout also improves the north -south alignment of France Avenue between 50th Street and 49 1/2 Street, with the necessary turn lanes. The improved alignment will provide better traffic flows along France Avenue. Other improvements to be considered will include signal timing modifications and pedestrian crossing improvements. For this area, the overall parking impact is a loss of 15 to 20 spaces. 44th Street/Sunnyside Road/France Avenue • Currently, there are heavy delays and congestion in the northbound direction due to the one lane approaches and lack of exclusive turn lanes at the two signalized intersections. It was identified at the business owners /property owners meeting that motorists are cutting through the grocery store parking lot on the east side to avoid the two signals on France Avenue. The proposed alternative layout includes left -turn lanes for all approaches of the 44th Street/France Avenue intersection. This will allow signal modifications to include protective left -turn phasing (left -turn arrows). In addition, a left -turn lane is proposed for northbound France Avenue at Sunnyside Road. The layout also includes a one -way eastbound segment for Sunnyside Road between France Avenue and 44th Street. The one -way segment will provide parking on both sides of the roadway. Another option to consider includes retaining the Sunnyside Road segment between France Avenue and 44th Street as a two -way roadway. However, motorists on the westbound approach of Sunnyside Road would have a left and right -turn signal indication without a green ball at France Avenue. This is similar to what is at the 82nd Street intersection off of I -35W.. This would be proposed to reduce traffic from entering the neighborhood west of France Avenue. Other improvements to be considered will include signal timing modifications, pedestrian crossing improvements, 44th Street modifications to be a less attractive route. The speed limit reduction to 35 mph on France Avenue will also be reviewed. NE Edina Transportation Study Page 5 of 6 SAC #3, Feb. 23, 2006 For this area, the overall parking impact is a loss of 10 to 15 spaces. Modification of the off - street parking lot west of France Avenue between 44th Street and Sunnyside Road was discussed. It is being proposed that the business owners work together to restripe the parking lot to increase the total number of parking spaces. There was a suggestion made that an independent source needs to facilitate a meeting with the owners to ensure that all issues are addressed. Improvements to the alley will also be considered with the parking lot review. Interlachen Boulevard/Vernon Avenue • Currently, there are heavy delays and congestion at this intersection, with the southbound queue on Interlachen Boulevard extending past Brookside Avenue during the p.m. peak hour. Through the study process, this intersection has not been identified as a significant problem area. However, improvements at this intersection will be considered, in order to include all options to reduce the neighborhood through traffic volume. • Based on current operations and peak hour volumes, southbound dual left -tum lanes should be considered for Interlachen Boulevard at Vernon Avenue. However, dual left - turn lanes would require widening the roadway. In addition, a west left -turn lane is needed. Due to the Vernon Avenue bridge over TH 100, this is a major improvement at a high cost. The proposed alternative layout includes facing left -turn lanes on Interlachen Boulevard. This will allow signal modifications to include protective left -turn phasing (left -turn arrows). Other improvements to be considered will include signal riming modifications and pedestrian crossing improvements. In this area, access modifications will also be considered. These include the modification of the Holiday south driveway to a right - in/right -out access, the closure of the X access and modification to the Liquor store driveway to a one -way entrance. The additional analysis of related impacts will be completed. Neighborhood Safety Improvement Opportunities • When addressing neighborhood safety improvements, there are three broad approaches that are generally considered. These are referred to as the 3 E's: Education, Enforcement and Engineering. A presentation describing each approach, along with the associated pros and cons was made. Education heightens the awareness of driving behavior and affects road safety. This is primarily focused on neighborhood residents, since many time residents are primary offenders. It is also focused towards motorists passing through. NE Edina Transportation Study Page 6 of 6 SAC #3, Feb. 23, 2006 Examples include neighborhood meetings, newsletters, articles in the newspaper, radar speed display, radar guns with notices sent, neighborhood pace cars and signage. John Finlayson described the success of the Fulton safety campaign and what it entailed. Les also commented about the ABC's of driving — attitude and behavior — these are factors that are controllable only at the individual level. 'Mis approach is cost effective, has a short-term affect with an impact on speeds. • Enforcement on -site monitors compliance with either speed limit or regulatory signs. This is an expensive approach that only works when enforcement is on site. • Engineering includes physical modifications to the street that either prohibit certain movements or encourage reduced vehicle speeds. Of the three approaches, engineered solutions are costly to implement, have aesthetic impacts and are effective all the time. A summary of engineered approaches that are more effective at controlling speeds or traffic volumes were distributed and discussed (attached). A discussion of the current State statutes as it relates to posted speed limits on residential streets took place. More specifically, the exception of reducing the speed limit from 30 to 25 mph on a segment up to a half -mile was discussed. It was clarified that the reduction of speed limits on residential streets from 30 to 25 mph is still an option as a neighborhood safety improvement. Further analysis of this topic will be completed before the next SAC meeting. 6. Preview next SAC meeting — April 2006 The next SAC meeting will be rescheduled for a later date in April. With the amount of additional analysis and the timing of Spring Break, SRF will work with City staff to reschedule the meeting. 7. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at approximately 9:15. Northeast Edina Transportation Study Study Advisory Committee Meeting #4 — April 27, 2006, 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m. MEETING SUMMARY Attendees: Les Wanninger, Warren Plante, Marie Thorpe, Joni Kelly Bennett, J.C. Beckstrand, Wayne Houle, Steve Lillehaug, John Finlayson, Scott Brink, Jean White, Claudia Johnston Madison, Geof Workinger, Grethe Dillan, Marc Usem, David Builley, Don Sobania, Marie Cote, Joni Giese. 1. Opening Remarks — Les Wanninger, ETC Chair Opening remarks of where we are in the study and upcoming steps in the process were made. 2. Review of Agenda/Meeting Objectives — Marie Cote, SRF An overview of the agenda and meeting objectives were presented. An important meeting objective is to receive input from the committee on the alternatives evaluation, in preparation for the upcoming business owners and open house meetings. 3. Evaluation of Potential Alternatives for Consideration To address the high volume of diverted traffic in the neighborhood, a 3 -tiered approach will be used to develop alternatives that include TH 100, roadway /intersection, and neighborhood safety improvements. TH 100 Freeway Improvements An update on the TH 100 Interim Project was made. Based on input from SEH and Mn/DOT, it is estimated that the TH 100 interim project will increase its capacity to accommodate 500 to 1000 more vehicles in each direction during the peak hours. What does this mean to the residents of Edina? This equates to an additional lane of traffic on an arterial roadway such as France Avenue, in one direction. The question remains whether the additional capacity will be used by demand already on the regional facility or by motorists shifting back to the regional system from the arterial system, such as 50th Street and France Avenue. A lane schematic was handed out to illustrate the change in speeds for TH 100. Based on previous data presented to the committee, current speeds on northbound TH 100 are below 10 mph during the evening peak hour between Excelsior Boulevard and 36th Street. Preliminary results from the highway modeling for the Preferred Build improvements estimate that speeds at the same location for northbound TH 100 will be improve to 60 mph. NE Edina Transportation Study SAC #4, April 27, 2006 Roadway and Intersection Improvements Page 2 of 6 The proposed improvements were focused at the "choke point" along the 50th Street and France Avenue corridors. A discussion of each of the areas and the supporting evaluation took place. 50th Street/Halifax Avenue/France Avenue • Currently, the ring road works well during the p.m. peak hour. The main operational problem at the intersection of 50th Street/Halifax Avenue is that the eastbound alignment of 50th Avenue leads motorists into the left -turn lane at Halifax Avenue. The proposed alternative layout includes extending the eastbound left and right -turn lanes with an improved east -west alignment. The signal will be modified to include a southbound right -turn overlap. This will provide a green right -turn arrow for the southbound motorists when the eastbound motorists are allowed to make a left turn. Other improvements to be considered will include better signing for the ring road and pedestrian crossing improvements (possible count down signal). 50th Street/France Avenue • The main reason for the heavy delays and congestion at this intersection is due to the one lane approaches and lack of exclusive turn lanes. Other problems on France Avenue include a poor alignment between 50th Street and 49 '/Z Street. Northbound motorists leaving 50th Street are led into the left -turn lane at 49 %Z Street. In addition, the northbound left -turn queue extends beyond the left -turn lane. Motorists traveling through the 49 '/z Street intersection do not have room to travel around the queue, due to on- street parking. Southbound motorists leaving 49 '/2 Street are also led into the left -turn lane at 50th Street. The poor alignment significantly affects the flow of traffic along France Avenue during peak hour conditions. The proposed alternative layout would restrict p.m. peak hour eastbound left and right - turn movements on 50th Street at France Avenue. A suggestion was made to restrict turns for the entire day. A separate westbound left -turn lane is also included. Using detectors, the signal could also be modified to provide a westbound left -turn arrow only if two or more vehicles are waiting in the left -turn lane. The proposed improvements will eliminate parking on the south side of 50th Street east of France Avenue. NE Edina Transportation Study SAC #4, April 27, 2006 Page 3 of 6 The layout also improves the north -south alignment of France Avenue between 50th Street and 49 1/2 Street, with the necessary turn lanes. The improved alignment will provide better traffic flows along France Avenue. In order to correct the lane alignments on France Avenue and still provide a separate southbound right -turn lane at 49 1/2 Street to enhance the ring road, the on- street parking impacts are all on the east side of France Avenue. Based on comments from the group, a step -by- step process of other options considered and how we reached the proposed improvements will be developed for the business owners meeting and open house. In addition, the aerial layout for the 50th Street/France Avenue was difficult to view. For this area, the overall parking impact is a loss of 16 on -street spaces. It is recognized that parking impacts are a significant concern to the group and a challenge to the study. Further meetings with City of Minneapolis staff and their Council Member will take place. In addition, further discussions of parking solutions will need to take place, although separate from this study. The Edina parking analysis was handed out. Results indicate that the ramps do have some excess capacity. However, there are occasions when the peak times of the South and Middle ramps are close to capacity. The Minneapolis parking analysis results indicate that the Ewing lot is nearly at capacity during the noon hour. Both parking studies were not in -depth studies and were considered a "snap shot" in rime. Hennepin County crash data indicates higher than average crashes along France Avenue. Rear -end and right -angle crashes occurring north of 49 1/2 Street are typically for a congestion segment carrying daily volumes near the high end of its capacity. Intersection crashes at 49 1/2 Street and France Avenue are also higher than average. It is not being proposed to reconstruct France Avenue to a four -lane roadway. Further clarification of this was discussed. France Avenue currently carries 10,000 to 12,000 vehicles per day. From an engineering perspective, consideration of something more than a two -lane roadway occurs when daily volumes reach 8,000 to 10,000 vehicles per day. With France Avenue as a four -lane roadway, its width would extend beyond the current curb -to -curb width. A four -lane roadway section would eliminate parking on both sides of the street and impact sidewalks and buildings. This is not a feasible solution for France Avenue. Therefore, the proposed improvements for the 50th Street/France Avenue will provide the best use of the existing curb -to -curb width, and will extend the life of the two -lane roadway. 44th Street/Sunnyside Road/France Avenue • Currently, there are heavy delays and congestion in the northbound direction due to the one lane approaches and lack of exclusive turn lanes at the two signalized intersections. NE Edina Transportation Study SAC #4, April 27, 2006 Page 4 of 6 The proposed alternative layout includes left -turn lanes for all approaches of the 44th Street/France Avenue intersection. This will allow signal modifications to include protective /permissive left -turn phasing. In addition, left -turn lanes are proposed for France Avenue at Sunnyside Road. The Sunnyside Road segment between France Avenue and 44th Street will remain a two -way roadway. However, motorists orl the westbound approach of Sunnyside Road would have a left and right -turn signal indication without a green ball at France Avenue. This would be proposed to reduce traffic from entering the neighborhood west of France Avenue. With the proposed improvements, the intersection of Sunnyside Road/France Avenue will improve from a poorly operating intersection to an acceptable level of operations. Comments were made regarding the modification of the westbound approach of Sunnyside Road. There is a concern with motorists using 44th Street, if restricted to travel through on Sunnyside Road. Additional questions were made regarding why this modification was necessary when the evening peak hour volume traveling straight through the intersection is low. Further discussions occurred regarding this issue. Based on the operations analysis, leaving the side - street approaches as is will not have a significant impact on the overall operations of the area. The most important improvement is the installation of left -turn lanes on France Avenue, in order to improve the peak hour flow of traffic on the arterial route. These comments will be taken into consideration. For this area, the overall parking impact is a loss of 28 on- street spaces. Modification of the off - street parking lot west of France Avenue between 44th Street and Sunnyside Road was mentioned again as a possible opportunity. Improvements to the alley should also be considered with the parking lot review. Similar to the 50th Street/France Avenue area, , parking impacts in this area are a significant concern to the group and a challenge to the study. Further discussions of parking solutions will need to take place. Interlachen BoulevardNemon Avenue • Currently, there are heavy delays and congestion at this intersection, with the southbound queue on Interlachen Boulevard extending past Brookside Avenue during the p.m. peak hour. The proposed alternative layout includes facing left -turn lanes on Interlachen Boulevard. This will allow signal modifications to include protective left -turn phasing (left -turn arrows). At Brookside Avenue, a separate northbound right -turn lane on Interlachen Boulevard will be striped within the existing pavement width. With the proposed improvements, the intersection of Interlachen BoulevardNernon Avenue will improve to an acceptable level of operations. In addition, it is expected that the southbound queue will not extend past Brookside Avenue. EA NE Edina Transportation Study SAC #4, April 27, 2006 Page 5 of 6 In this area, access modifications were also evaluated. The liquor store driveway south of the intersection will be modified to a right - in/right- out/left -in driveway. Peak hour counts were collected at the liquor store driveway and the signalized intersection to the west. The relocation of the left -turn movements out of the driveway can be accommodated at the signalized access to the west. The Holiday south driveway will remain a full- access, since the crash data did not indicate a safety problem. Comments were made regarding difficulty with making a left -turn from Brookside Avenue onto Interlachen Boulevard. A request to realign Brookside Avenue was made. SRF responded that the intersection improvements at Interlachen Boulevard/Vernon Avenue to reduce the queues and the right -turn lane will make it easier to enter from Brookside Avenue. In addition, a trail improvement planned along Interlachen Boulevard will improve the sight line at this intersection. These comments will be taken into consideration. Modeling Analysis and Travel Times • As previously mentioned, all intersections will operate at acceptable levels with the proposed improvements. A discussion of the travel time results was made. Actual travel times in the field (from Interlachen Boulevard/Vernon Avenue to France Avenue/Excelsior Boulevard) revealed approximately 8 minutes to travel through the neighborhood vs. 11 minutes on the 50th Street/France Avenue route. A model was created to replicate existing conditions for the 50th Street/France Avenue route. The proposed route with the restricted turning movements at the intersection of 50th Street/France Avenue is 50th Street/Halifax Avenue /49 % Street/France Avenue. With the proposed improvements, the estimated travel time is approximately 8 minutes. The goal to improving the travel time on the arterial routes is to keep or relocate motorists back to the perimeter routes. It was explained that it is difficult to estimate the number of motorists that will move from the neighborhoods back onto 50th Street and France Avenue. The group was reminded that the 3 -tiered approach is to keep some motorists on TH 100 with the interim improvements, keep other motorists on 50th Street and France Avenue, and to improve the driving behavior of those remaining in the neighborhood. Neighborhood Safety Improvement Opportunities • A plan and handout for neighborhood safety improvements and handout was presented. The following comments were made regarding the overall plan. All comments will be considered when preparing the recommended plan. o Several committee members did not like the term "Neighborhood Safety Improvement Opportunities ". In addition, there were concerns with the term "Neighborhood Gateway" and the location of this type of improvement north and south of 44th. This indicates that there are separate neighborhoods in the study area, when it should be considered as a whole area. NE Edina Transportation Study SAC #4, April 27, 2006 Page 6 of 6 o There were also many positive comments regarding the gateway treatments and their locations. o Clarification on the alternative measures was made. These measures shown to the side are not in addition to, but are in place of what is shown. o Further consideration of improvements along 44th Street should be made. A park between Wooddale Avenue and Grimes Avenue requires the need for more pedestrian safety improvements. 44th Street is a long segment of roadway between Brookside Avenue and France Avenue. Improvements at a mid -point location should be considered. Proposed improvements allowable on a state -aid route will need to be reviewed. • Further consideration of improvements along Bridge Street should be made. There is a concern that motorists will become frustrated with measures near 50th Street and increase speeds through the middle segments. It was stated that improvements along Bridge Street were not proposed because the focus was on the entrance points. In addition, there would need to be one at every intersection between Browndale Avenue and Arden Avenue. If not, traffic would divert from one street to another. • Other improvement options along Grimes Avenue should be considered. o Monuments at the entry points should be considered. Especially those locations with restricted widths. o Stop signs should be considered along Sunnyside at Grimes Avenue and Curve Avenue. • Les talked about the education efforts and neighborhood campaigns. Based on the number of responses received, the neighborhood campaigns will be set aside momentarily. 4. Preview next meetings • Les will provide the City Council with an update • A meeting will be set with the City Council Member • Business Owners Meeting — May 4, 2006 • Open House Meeting — May 11, 2006 • Last SAC Meeting — To be Determined 5. Adjourn Northeast Edina Transportation Study Study Advisory Committee Meeting # 5 — June 19, 2006, 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. MEETING SUMMARY Attendees: Les Wanninger, Warren Plante, Marie Thorpe, Wayne Houle, Steve Lillehaug, John Finlayson, Scott Brink, Jean White, Don Sobania, Wayne Norris, Geof Workinger, Grethe Dillon, Marie Cote, Beth Bartz 1. Opening Remarks — Les Wanninger, ETC Chair Opening remarks of where we are in the study and upcoming steps in the process were made. SAC members were notified that an open house in the City of Minneapolis will be conducted on June 27th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A final SAC meeting will then be held on June 29th from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. to approve SAC recommendations to the transportation commission. (Note: Since the meeting, the time has been changed to 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.). 2. Review of Agenda/Meeting Objectives — Beth Bartz, SRF An overview of the agenda and meeting objectives were presented. An important part of the meeting will be to review the findings and recommendations of the draft report. 3. Summary of Business Owners Meeting A meeting with the business owners /property owners took place on May 4, 2006. A summary handout of the meeting was distributed and discussed. There was excellent attendance at the meeting and strong feedback was received from representatives of the 50th Street/France Avenue and 44th Street/Sunnyside Road/France Avenue areas. A majority of the attendees supported the arterial roadway and intersection improvements. The biggest concern was the removal of on- street parking. The remainder of the meeting was used to discuss parking solutions for the two areas. For the 50th and France area, on- street parking is the only issue. Grethe (representing the 50th and France area) gave an update regarding parking solutions being discussed with business owners. There are many options to consider. There is a willingness to address and solve the parking problem in the 50th and France area, in order to implement the necessary arterial improvements. There is also a possible willingness to fund more parking, since they have paid for everything to date. There is a cooperative spirit to pay a little more to solve the problem. Grethe requested costs for a new ramp, in order to begin discussions with owners. The southeast corner is ripe for redevelopment. We do not want to miss long term gains due to short tern impacts. A comment was made that the benefits to residents are there, the parking in the northeast quadrant works well and we should recommend improvements that provide long- term benefits. NE Edina Transportation Study Page 2 of 5 SAC #5, June 19, 2006 Wayne mentioned that the municipal boundary raises many challenges and we need to be sensitive to those issues. A member asked whether the Minneapolis City Council could provide assurance that when the southeast quadrant redevelops, additional parking for employees and customers of the retail/businesses on that block will be considered as part of the approval process and that such consideration will not include any on- street parking. Don asked whether this study will be on hold until parking is resolved. There are no other legal places for employees to park. There are a couple of rows for employees at the Ewing lot. Minneapolis business owners do not feel that they have a solution. Grethe indicated that if additional parking is constructed in Edina, this parking will be available to all customers on the Edina and Minneapolis. However, solutions could not handle Minneapolis employees. Sprongs is a shop on the Minneapolis side with no back door, front door access and on- street parking is critical to customer base. If Minneapolis businesses had to rely on parking in Minneapolis, these businesses may not be here today. The discussion of parking impacts for the 50th and France area concluded on a positive note that business owners are currently looking seriously at solutions. Further discussions with Rick Anderson regarding parking solutions in the 44th and France area need to take place. A written response was recently received that indicated his opposition to proposed improvements due to their significant impact on on- street parking. 4. Summary of Open House An open house for the study took place on May 11, 2006. The comment sheet survey was filled out by 40 attendees. A summary handout of the meeting was distributed and discussed. Results of the survey indicate strong support for the arterial roadway improvements. There were many suggestions to on- street parking solutions. The survey results for the proposed residential safety improvements covered a wide range: 9 indicated too many, 15 too few, 6 just right and 10 left blank. A total of 43 public comments (40 comment sheets and 3 written comment or e-mail) were submitted. A summary of the open house comments was distributed and discussed. All comments were grouped together as much as possible. All submitted comments should be represented in the summary. The number of times the comment was mentioned is identified. 5. Review of the Draft Report — Findings and Recommendations Les commented that all report edits need to be sent to Steve. The findings were described as factual in nature resulting from analysis or input received. The following discussion of the survey regarding the SAC findings is summarized below: Findings regarding current transportation problems and issues — 100 percent agreed (7 agreed) Findings regarding project need— Majority agreed (6 agreed, 1 question mark) NE Edina Transportation Study Page 3 of 5 SAC #5, June 19, 2006 Findings regarding results of alternatives analysis — 100 percent agreed (7 agreed) Are there other findings to be added? • Add a findings statement on the morning peak hour. That is when school traffic occurs. • Add a findings statement on actual travel time collected. A discussion on how to reduce overall vehicular volumes by promoting the use of other travel modes, specifically transit, took place. The consultant explained that the review of transit ridership and routes could not be addressed under this study. However, a representative from the I -494 commuter services was present. She had plans to meet with the 50th and France area business owners the following day to inform them of what incentives they can offer employees, to increase transit use in the area. Recommendation statements regarding transit use will be added to the report. The following discussion o f the survey regarding the SAC recommendations is summarized below. The City of Edina should support long term improvements to Highway 100 by Mn/DOT and support efforts to identify funding for these improvements. 100 percent agreed (7 agreed) The City of Edina, in cooperation with the City of Minneapolis and area business owners, should conduct a more comprehensive study of parking supply and utilization in the 50th Street/France Avenue and 44th Street/France Avenue commercial areas and work with area business and property owners to increase parking supply if found appropriate. Parking strategies should include more efficient use of off - street parking areas in the southeast quadrant of 50th Street and France Avenue and the southwest quadrant of 44th Street and France Avenue, and off -site parking for daytime employees. This recommendation will be split into two recommendations. Majority agreed. (5 agreed, 1 agreed and disagreed, 1 blank) The City of Edina should continue working with the City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County to resolve any outstanding concerns, prepare construction plans and secure approvals and funding for 50th Street/France Avenue and 44th Street/Sunnyside Road/France Avenue intersection improvements. A committee member wanted to know the process of working with Minneapolis. Wayne explained that once the parking issues are worked out, the two cities will focus on agreements. Majority agreed. (6 agreed, 1 blank) NE Edina Transportation Study Page 4 of 5 SAC #5, June 19, 2006 The City of Edina should prepare construction plans, cost estimates and program improvements to the 50th Street/Halifax Avenue and Vernon Avenue/Interlachen Boulevard intersections in coordination with other arterial roadway improvements. Hennepin County is involved with the Vernon Avenue/Interlachen Boulevard improvements. Add recommendation to monitor the Holiday and Jiffy Lube access driveways related to safety to determine future need'to close. Majority agreed. (6 agreed, 1 blank) Preliminary design of proposed residential area safety improvements should be undertaken to more closely examine design and placement of these measures in consideration of access, drainage, aesthetics and historic district compatibility. Neighborhood representatives, the Edina Heritage Preservation Commission and potentially the State Historic Preservation Office should provide input into the design process. A general discussion on the residential safety improvements occurred. A summary is included later in the minutes. Majority agreed. (6 agreed, 1 blank) Discussion regarding the applicability of the Transportation Commission's Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan and process should occur during the Transportation Commission's consideration of the implementation strategies and report, given the large study area and the need to comprehensively implement these measures to avoid shifting of traffic concerns. This recommendation will be modified to reflect the group's decision that the NTMP process is not appropriate for the study area. A general discussion on the residential safety improvements occurred. A summary is included later in the minutes. Majority agreed. (5 agreed, 1 disagreed, 1 blank) Educational efforts to inform area drivers about posted speeds and expected motorist attitude and behavior on residential streets should be supported. Majority agreed. (5 agreed, 1 disagreed, 1 blank) Are there other recommendations to be added? • Add a recommendation that Minneapolis provide assurance that when the southeast quadrant redevelops, additional parking for employees and customers of the retail/businesses on that block will be considered as part of the approval process and that such consideration will not include any on- street parking. • Add a recommendation that encourages off -site distant parking by employers for the 50th and France area and reserve "back door" parking for customers, prior to redevelopment. • Add a recommendation that a I494 commuter services TDM plan should be developed to provide employees with better information and incentives by the employer. • Add a recommendation that the City of Edina should continue to support and work with Metro Transit and other providers to promote and increase transit use. NE Edina Transportation Study Page 5 of 5 SAC #5, June 19, 2006 Add recommendation to monitor the Holiday and Jiffy Lube access driveways related to safety to determine future need to close. The following discussion of the survey regarding the residential area safety improvements is summarized below: St. Louis Park will need to go through the petition process in order to implement the proposed improvements in the plan. A request to add "concept" to plan was made. There was a slight confusion to the use of the word "concept ". This set of measures is recommended as a "concept" in regards to its desi gn. Once agreed upon, it will not represent a "concept" plan that is subject to change, similar to a "draft ". It will be considered a master plan that recommends the location of these measures. Although the survey indicated a majority of the committee agreed to the master plan, there was further discussion to do more on Bridge Strut. Marie handed out her own summary (attached) to address safety and the east -west movement on Bridge Street with raised intersections at all intersections. Comments were made that focused the discussion on the Country Club neighborhood, inconsistent with the study approach to consider the Northeast Edina area as a whole. We need to continue to be fair and not give the impression that this is a Country Club neighborhood study. The current master plan being considered proposes residential area safety improvements that are equitably distributed throughout the study area. As a reminder, our 3 -tiered approach is to remove the incentive for diversion by improving the arterials, and then implement improvements in the residential area to further discourage diversion, reduce speeds and enhance safety. There was a suggestion that the master plan includes a base level of improvements and enhanced improvements can be considered on a case by case basis through the NTMP process. The questions remains, if there isn't any harm, what are the opportunities to enhance the streets with additional measures and what is the policy to do more? The discussion concluded with a request that SRF takes a closer look at the need to do more and come back with a solid recommendation. In reference to the educational program, committee members indicated that it should focus on changing attitudes and therefore behavior. In addition, the problem is that motorists have a lack of respect for laws and each other. 6. Next Steps An open house in Minneapolis will be conducted on June 27th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A final SAC meeting will be held on June 29th from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. 7. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at approximately 9:00. Northeast Edina Transportation Study Study Advisory Committee Meeting #6 — June 29, 2006 SAC FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The survey results are summarized below: FINDINGS REGARDING CURRENT TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS AND ISSUES (p.30) 9 generally agree with the findings as presented in the report 1 generally agrees with some findings as presented in the report FINDINGS REGARDING PROJECT NEED (p. 31) 7 generally agree with these findings as presented in the report 1 does not agree with the findings as presented in the report 1 indicated a question mark 1 was left blank FINDINGS REGARDING RESULTS OF ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS (p. 31) 9 generally agree with these findings as presented in the report 1 was left blank RECOMMENDATIONS (p. 32) • The City of Edina should support long term improvements to Highway 100 by Mn/DOT and support efforts to identify funding for these improvements. 10 Agree • The City of Edina should continue to work with the 50th and France business owners to develop an I-494 commuter services TDM plan to provide employees with better information related to transit opportunities and incentives by the employer. New Recommendation from SAC • The City of Edina should continue to support and work with Metro Transit and other providers to promote and increase transit use. New Recommendation from SAC • The City of Edina, in cooperation with the City of Minneapolis and area business owners, should conduct a more comprehensive study of parking supply and utilization in the 50th Street/France Avenue commercial areas and work with area business owners to increase parking supply if found appropriate. Parking strategies should include more efficient use of off - street parking areas in the southeast quadrant of 50th Street and France Avenue and off -site parking for daytime employees to reserve "back door" parking for customers. 7 Agree, l Disagrees,1 Agrees and Disagrees and 1 Left Blank • The City of Minneapolis should provide assurance that when the southeast quadrant redevelops, additional parking for employees and customers of the retail/businesses on that block will be considered as part of the approval process and that such consideration will not include any on -street parking. New Recommendation from SAC • The City of Edina, in cooperation with the City of Minneapolis and area business owners, should conduct a more comprehensive study of parking supply and utilization in the 44th Street/France Avenue commercial areas and work with area business and property owners to resolve the parking issue and implement this in a manner that enhances the business district through reduced congestion and pedestrian safety. In addition, the feasibility of increased signage to help customers find parking and identify the area as a business area should be considered. Parking strategies should include more efficient use of off -street parking areas in the southwest quadrant of 44th Street and France Avenue, and off -site parking for daytime employees. 7 Agree, l Disagrees, l Agrees and Disagrees and 1 Left Blank • The City of Edina should continue working with the City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County to resolve any outstanding concerns, prepare construction plans and secure approvals and funding for 50th Street/France Avenue and 44th Street/Sunnyside Road/France Avenue intersection improvements. 9 Agree, l Left Blank • The City of Edina should continue working with Hennepin County to resolve any outstanding concerns, prepare construction plans and secure approvals and funding for the Vernon Avenue /Interlachen Boulevard intersection improvements. In addition, the City should continue to monitor the Holiday and Jiffy Lube access driveways related to safety to determine the future need to close. 9 Agree, l Left Blank • The City of Edina should prepare construction plans, cost estimates and program improvements for the 50th Street/Halifax Avenue intersection in coordination with other arterial roadway improvements. 8 Agree, l Disagrees,_ 1 Left Blank • Preliminary design of proposed residential area safety improvements should be undertaken to more closely examine design and placement of these measures related to access, drainage, aesthetics and historic district compatibility. Neighborhood representatives, the Edina Heritage Preservation Commission and potentially the State Historic Preservation Office should provide input into the design process. 9 Agree,l Left Blank The Transportation Commission's Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan process is not appropriate for the large study area. An implementation process is required to ensure that all measures included in the master plan are comprehensively implemented to avoid shifting of traffic concerns. 6 Agree,1 Disagrees, 3 Left Blank • Promotional campaigns to change motorists' attitudes and therefore behavior on residential streets should be supported. 7 Agree, l Disagrees, 2 Left Blank APPENDIX B Business/Property Owners Meeting Minutes Open House Summary Comments Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -38- Northeast Edina Transportation Study Business Owners/Property Owners Meeting January 19, 2006 MEETING SUMMARY Attendees: Les Wanninger, Warren Plante, Joni Kelly Bennett, Rick Anderson, Wayne Houle, Steve Lillehaug, Jim Almsted, Lee Stotts, Hosmer Brown, Ben Porter, Grethe Dillan, Cindy Trosen Sundet, Lynn Loomis, Marty Miller, Arrie Larsen Monti, Glen Sorenson, Linda Voigt, Marie Cote, Beth Bartz. 1. Opening Remarks — Les Wanninger, ETC Chair Opening remarks of where we are in the study, purpose of the meeting and upcoming steps in the process were made. 2. Study Update Using presentation boards, an overview of the study process, data collection and results were presented. 3. Potential Alternatives for Consideration Aerials for the three major areas were displayed. An open format was used to discuss concerns, problems and potential solutions. The following input was received and is summarized below: • Interlachen Boulevard and Vernon Avenue o No business owners /property owners were present. o Concerns with access along Vernon Avenue, congestion and lack of turn lanes were raised. • 50th Street and France Avenue • Major concern with parking impacts. Lack of adequate parking today. • It is very difficult to find a space from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the parking structures. Can we add height to the ramps? • Can we require employees to park somewhere else? Can we provide them with incentives to ride the bus? • May be able to consider removal of two parking spaces in front of the Ann Taylor Loft store. o Ewing parking lot in Minneapolis is a possible solution to parking needs if someone else pays for it (business owners /property owners /City). NE Edina Transportation Study Page 2 of 2 Business Owners/Property Owners Meeting o Confirmed roadway alignment problems on 50th Street and France Avenue leading into turn lanes. o Problems with getting stuck in the middle of the intersection. o Northbound France Avenue queues extend back from 49 %z Street. o Pedestrian crossings are a success for the area. Discussion of the consolidation of crosswalks took place. Would need to consider pedestrian behavior and overall connections. o Concerns with land use type and density. o Is there the possibility of installing pedestrian operated signals at the crossings along 50th Street? • 44th Street/Sunnyside Road and France Avenue o Major concern with parking impacts. Lack of adequate parking today. Lack of parking has worsened since lot on north side of 44th Street, east of France Avenue was replaced with development. o Do not support the elimination of the diagonal roadway segment of Sunnyside Road east of France Avenue. o Do not support the removal of the signal at Sunnyside Road and France Avenue. High pedestrian activity. o Significant cut - through traffic on the east side of France Avenue to avoid signals at Sunnyside Road and 44th Street. Northbound motorists turn right at 45th Street and travel through the grocery store lot, making a right onto Sunnyside Road and then a left onto 44th Street to enter back onto northbound France Avenue. o Concerns with speeding on Sunnyside Road. o Safety concerns with alley. o Interested in opportunities for parking lot or structure west of France Avenue. Area between 44th Street and Sunnyside Road has a various parking spaces available. Is there the possibility to improve the parking layout for the area as a whole, in order to maximize the number of parking spaces? Need to investigate feasibility of a structure further. If there is a solution to increase general parking for customers and employees, improvements that impact on- street parking (France Avenue, 44th Street etc.) could be considered. 4. Next Steps The following meeting dates were identified: January 26, 2005 — Public Open House February 2, 2005 — SAC #3 Meeting at 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (has been rescheduled) Northeast Edina Transportation Study Business Owners/Property Owners Meeting May 4, 2006 MEETING SUMMARY Attendees: Jerry Bergfalk, David Builley, Karl Greeman, Karen Rumpzn, Rob Webb, Tom Branham, Les Wanninger, Joni Kelly Bennett, Jean White, Brian Fulmer, Jenifer Kent, Ruth Johnston, Mary Brindley, Kevin Shaw, Tim Murphy, Melissa Madison, Michelle Doyle, Kirstn Doyle, Steve Grausam, Marty La Belle, Monica Lenneman, Julie Molde, Lee Forsyth, Marian Cracraft, Don Sobania, Gene Haugland, Lee Weisman, Jodi Harrod, Dariya Spencer, Skip Thomas, Mike Tante, Rick Anderson, Geof Workinger, Wayne Houle, Steve Lillehaug, Jim Almsted, Ben Porter, Grethe Dillan, Arrie Larsen Monti, Marie Cote, Beth Bartz. 1. Opening Remarks and Meeting Purpose — Les Wanninger and Beth Bartz Opening remarks of the meeting purpose and upcoming steps in the process were made. 2. Project Purpose A brief presentation of the data collected and analysis was made regarding the broad patterns of traffic, volumes, operations and safety. This information allows the business owners to have a better understanding of the solutions being proposed. 3. Evaluation of Potential Alternatives for Consideration To address the high volume of diverted traffic in the neighborhood, a 3 -tiered approach will be used to develop alternatives that include TH 100, roadway /intersection, and neighborhood safety improvements. TH 100 Freeway Improvements An update on the TH 100 Interim Project was made. The interim project will include the construction of a third through lane without the reconstruction of bridges. Based on input from SEH and Mn/DOT, it is estimated that the TH 100 interim project will increase its capacity to accommodate 500 to 1000 more vehicles in each direction during the peak hours. What does this mean to the residents of Edina? This equates to an additional lane of traffic on an arterial roadway such as France Avenue, in one direction. The question remains whether the additional capacity will be used by demand already on the regional facility or by motorists shifting back to the regional system from the arterial system, such as 50th Street and France Avenue. In addition, current speeds on northbound TH 100 are below 10 mph during the evening peak hour between Excelsior Boulevard and 36th Street. Preliminary results from the highway modeling for the Preferred Build improvements estimate that speeds at the same location for northbound TH 100 will be improve to 60 mph. NE Edina Transportation Study Business Owners Meeting Roadway and Intersection Improvements 2 of 6 The proposed improvements were focused at the "choke point" along the 50th Street and France Avenue corridors. A discussion of each of the areas and the supporting evaluation took place. 50th Street/Halifax Avenue/France Avenue • Currently, the ring road works well during the p.m. peak hour. The main operational problem at the intersection of 50th Street/Halifax Avenue is that the eastbound alignment of 50th Avenue leads motorists into the left -turn lane at Halifax Avenue. The proposed alternative layout includes extending the eastbound left and right -turn lanes with an improved east -west alignment. The signal will be modified to include a southbound right -turn overlap. This will provide a green right -turn arrow for the southbound motorists when the eastbound motorists are allowed to make a left turn. Other improvements to be considered will include better signing for the ring road and pedestrian crossing improvements (possible count down signal). 50th Street/France Avenue A proposed layout has been developed for the 50th Street/France Avenue area. However, a step - by- step process of other options (for France Avenue) considered was presented to show how we reached the proposed improvements. • The first layout illustrated existing conditions. Problems on France Avenue include a poor alignment between 50th Street and 49 %2 Street. Northbound motorists leaving 50th Street are led into the left -turn lane at 49 %a Street. In addition, the northbound left -turn queue extends beyond the left -turn lane. Motorists traveling through the 49 % Street intersection do not have room to travel around the queue, due to on- street parking. Southbound motorists leaving 49 %2 Street are also led into the left -turn lane at 50th Street. The poor alignment significantly affects the flow of traffic along France Avenue during peak hour conditions. Hennepin County crash data indicates higher than average crashes along France Avenue. Rear -end and right -angle crashes occurring north of 49 %2 Street are typically for a congestion segment carrying daily volumes near the high end of its capacity. Intersection crashes at 49 %2 Street and France Avenue are also higher than average. Seven out of nine crashes involved a northbound vehicle. Four out of nine crashes were side -swipe crashes and seven out of nine crashes involved a parked car. The second layout illustrates the construction of a northbound left -turn lane at 49 %z Street to the west, retaining the northbound through lane with a straight alignment. With this design, the northbound left -turn lane at 49 %2 Street would be aligned directly across from the southbound left- turn/through lane, which creates a head -on condition. Therefore, this is not a feasible solution from a safety and operations perspective. NE Edina Transportation Study Business Owners Meeting 3 of 6 The third layout illustrates fixing the head -on condition at 49 '/Z Street by modifying the southbound approach to a left -turn lane and a shared through/right -turn lane. This design will provide facing left -turn lanes. The shared through/right -turn lane would require the removal of all on- street parking on the west side of France Avenue between 50th Street and 49 %Z Street. Although this design will improve the alignment for through traffic, the lack of a separate southbound right -turn lane at 49 '/2 Street/France Avenue conflicts with the ring road concept. It also creates a significant operational problem at the intersection, with a heavy southbound queue extending to the north. • The fourth layout illustrates a four -lane design for France Avenue. This is not being proposed for France Avenue. France Avenue currently carries 10,000 to 12,000 vehicles per day. From an engineering perspective, consideration of something more than a two - lane roadway occurs when daily volumes reach 8,000 to 10,000 vehicles per day. With France Avenue as a four -lane roadway, its width would extend beyond the current curb - to -curb width. A four -lane roadway section would eliminate parking on both sides of the street and impact sidewalks and buildings. This is not a feasible solution for France Avenue. Therefore, the proposed improvements for the 50th Street/France Avenue will provide the best use of the existing curb -to -curb width, and will extend the life of the two -lane roadway. • The proposed alternative layout improves the north-south alignment of France Avenue between 50th Street and 49 % Street, with the necessary turn lanes. The improved alignment will provide better traffic flows along France Avenue. In order to correct the lane alignments on France Avenue and still provide a separate southbound right -turn lane at 49 '/2 Street to enhance the ring road, the on -street parking impacts are all on the east side of France Avenue. The proposed improvements will eliminate 14 on- street parking spaces on the east side of France Avenue. The proposed improvements would also restrict p.m. peak hour eastbound left and right - turn movements on 50th Street at France Avenue. A separate westbound left -turn lane is also included. The proposed improvements will eliminate 5 on- street parking spaces on the south side of 50th Street east of France Avenue. For this area, the overall parking impact is a loss of 16 on- street spaces. It is recognized that parking impacts are a significant concern to the group and a challenge to the study. Further meetings with City of Minneapolis staff and their Council Member will take place. In addition, further discussions of parking solutions will need to take place, although separate from this study. The Edina parking analysis was handed out. Results indicate that the ramps do have some excess capacity. However, there are occasions when the peak times of the South and Middle ramps are close to capacity. The Minneapolis parking analysis results indicate that the Ewing lot is nearly at capacity during the noon hour. Both parking studies were not in -depth studies and were considered a "snap shot" in time. NE Edina Transportation Study Business Owners Meeting 4of6 A question regarding the handicap parking spaces on the east side of France Avenue, south of 50th Street was asked. There are currently 13 on -street parking spaces on the east side, prior to the handicap spaces. Five of the 13 on -street parking spaces would be eliminated with the proposed layout. A discussion on the operations of the parking ramp in the northwest quadrant took place. The question whether one -way access to the ramp across from 49 %i Street on France Avenue was raised. A one -way access into the ramp at 49 %2 Street with two -way access on 50th Street could be considered. However, further discussions with the property owner would need to take place. In addition to impacts to on -street parking, there are concerns with how deliveries will be made and where the bus stops will be relocated. 44th Street/Sunnyside Road/France Avenue • Currently, there are heavy delays and congestion in the northbound direction due to the one lane approaches and lack of exclusive turn lanes at the two signalized intersections. The proposed alternative layout includes left -turn lanes for all approaches of the 44th Street/France Avenue intersection. This will allow signal modifications to include protective /permissive left -turn phasing. In addition, left -turn lanes are proposed for France Avenue at Sunnyside Road. The Sunnyside Road segment between France Avenue and 44th Street will remain as is. With the proposed improvements, the intersection of Sunnyside Road/France Avenue will improve from a poorly operating intersection to an acceptable level of operations. For this area, the overall parking impact is a loss of 28 on -street spaces. Modification of the off -street parking lot west of France Avenue between 44th Street and Sunnyside Road was mentioned again as a possible opportunity. Similar to the 50th Street/France Avenue area, parking impacts in this area are a significant concern to the group and a challenge to the study. Further discussions of parking solutions will need to take place. It was identified that the France Avenue signals at 44th Street and Sunnyside Road are not operating very well today. Motorists are having to stop at both signals, while traveling on France Avenue. Don Sobania from the City of Minneapolis was in attendance at the meeting. He was not aware of this and will look into it further. Interlachen BoulevardNernon Avenue • Currently, there are heavy delays and congestion at this intersection, with the southbound queue on Interlachen Boulevard extending past Brookside Avenue during the p.m. peak hour. NE Edina Transportation Study Business Owners Meeting 5 of 6 The proposed alternative layout includes facing left -turn lanes on Interlachen Boulevard. This will allow signal modifications to include protective left -turn phasing (left -turn arrows). At Brookside Avenue, a separate northbound right -turn lane on Interlachen Boulevard will be striped within the existing pavement width. With the proposed improvements, the intersection of Interlachen Boulevard/Vernon Avenue will improve to an acceptable level of operations. In addition, it is expected that the southbound queue will not extend past Brookside Avenue. In this area, access modifications were also evaluated. The liquor store driveway south of the intersection will be modified to a right - in/right- out/left -in driveway. Peak hour counts were collected at the liquor store driveway and the signalized intersection to the west. The relocation of the left -turn movements out of the driveway can be accommodated at the signalized access to the west. The Holiday south driveway will remain a full- access, since the crash data did not indicate a safety problem. A question was asked about the southbound left -turn delay for motorists on Interlachen Boulevard at Vernon Avenue. Currently the delay for this movement is significant during the evening peak hour, an average delay of approximately 120 seconds per vehicle. The average delay with proposed improvements will reduce to approximately 30 seconds. Parking Discussion Since the loss of on- street parking is a major concern to the business owners in the 50th Street/France Avenue and 44th Street/Sunnyside Road/France Avenue areas, the last 10 to 15 minutes of the meeting was used to receive input from the group on possible parking solutions. A result of this exercise is summarized in the following list: • Additional ramp on the Edina side of France Avenue (behind D'Amico, Lunds) • Land behind Brueggers at 44th Street/France Avenue • Opportunity for parking restrictions during peak periods only • 90- minute restriction (not all day) • Extension of the North Ramp • Efficient placement of employee parking • Parking in southeast quadrant of 50th Street/France Avenue, better utilization + public access • Shuttles for employees and shoppers • Shared parking with churches (48th Street/France Avenue) Other comments related to parking include: Impact of condominiums on parking Convenient parking and pedestrian environment is important NE Edina Transportation Study Business Owners Meeting 4. Next Steps The following meeting dates were identified: Open House Meeting — May 11, 2006 Last SAC Meeting — To be Determined 5. Adjorn 6of6 Northeast Edina Transportation Study Summary of Open House Comments January 26, 2006 ISSUES GENERAL COMMENTS Speed Limit The 30 mph speed limit is too high. Narrow street, small children, parked cars. Needs to be lowered 20 — 25 mph). Reducespeeds. Need to increase enforcement. Residents also it of speeding and runnin stop signs. Volumes High volumes on residential streets. Data collection is not diverse enough. Need more data from larger area, including more streets and neighborhoods. Longer term counts. Need a.m. peak hour analysis. A wide variety of comments regarding the data collection process and results. Increase focus on R.m. peak hour. Pedestrians/Bicyclists Child/Pedestrian safety is a concern. Need more bike paths, sidewalks, trails, bridges over roadways, flashers and crossings. Traffic Calming Measures Implement speed bumps, stop signs, peak hour restrictions, street narrowing. Put up cameras that will issue tickets for speeding, running stop signs and turn violations. Manage reduced flow while preserving character of roadway, safety and property values. Consider closin of streets and one-ways. Solutions Develop solutions that do not impact one part of the neighborhood to benefit another. Do not shift traffic from one street to another. Do not improve capacity of collectors. No widening. No increase in traffic. Avoid excessive restrictions that would affect residents in area. Test local solutions with temporary devices and conduct before and after study. Give opportunity to review proposed solutions before im lementin . Fix TH 100 before other measures taken. Coordinate si als to im rove flow on France Avenue. Consider soft and hard solutions. Construct 50th Street and France Avenue as four -lane roadwa s. Do not make Wooddale Avenue a collector. Remove parking on 50th Street and France Avenue during peak hours. Realign lanes correctly on 50th Street and France Avenue. �n +n• Tin vA 1A .. _L Implement Northeast Edina TDM Plan to provide incentives to other modes of transportation. _ vu JJ \.V11U11G11L J1IGGLJ. Bold comments were made 5 or more times. Other comments were made 1 to 4 times. Northeast Edina Transportation Study Summary of Second Open House Comments June 19, 2006 ISSUES COMMENT SHEET SUMMARY Resident Business Owner Other Additional comments only 36 1 3 3 Proposed roadway improvements to arterial roadways are necessary and appropriate given are transportation problem. Agree Disagree Don't Know Blank 50th St. 20 5 2 13 44th St. 22 3 l 14 Interlachen l6 4 8 12 Total 58 l 2 11 39 Intersection im ovements are critical, must be done 2 Improvements good, agree with premise to discourage thru traffic 2 Do not want to see elm on 50th cut down to widen the road 2 Increase shopping due to less congestion 2 50th/Halifax immediate attention 2 Wait to see what happens with TH 100 improvements 2 Increase capacity of 50th with 2 eastbound and 1 westbound lane 2 Fix signal timing at Sunn side /44th and France Extend eastbound left -turn lane at Halifax further Changes should improve safety and flow Raised crosswalks and curb repair needed in Sunn side /44th area Concern with increased speeds with improved flow Concern with on -street parking impacts Agree with turn restrictions at 50th Turn lanes good at lnterlachen/Vemon Traffic will slow down with parked cars Current system busy, but workable Proposed roadway improvements to 50th St., 44th St., and France Ave., have negative impacts to on- street parking. What opportunities should be explored to compensate for loss of parking? Provide additional ramp structures behind Brueggers, at Everest Medical near Walgreens, on Mpls side east of France, using lot behind General Sports, 44th/France area 6 Always ample parking in rams 6 Need more parking, provide mores aces/floors in rams 2 Work with churches to create more parking by leasing lots ace 2 Work with restaurant/liquor store owners to provide off-peak parking (2) Work with businesses to reconfigure parking lots 2 Provide shuttles for employees, street spots taken by employees 2 Increase parking time in ramps Can new condos provide public spaces underground? Need parking in front of store due to type of business Restrict parking only during peak hours From Ewing parking area, provide walkway through center of block More ped/bike friendly access to commercial area Incentives for other transportation modes Businesses should support neighborhoods Stop additional development in the area Concern with parking impacts on deliveries Retain drop-off area for elderly and shoppers Keep parking on both sides of Sunnyside /44th, remove from France Regarding proposed residential safety Improvements, I feel the number of measures proposed is: Too Many Too Few Just Right Blank 9 15 6 1 10 Need additional mid -block measures on all N -S streets in CC 15 Slowing mechanisms/speed humps/raised crosswalks on Bride 6 Speed humps are poor solution, unwanted noise, remove 6 Need combined measures at CC/Wooddale, CC/Browndale, 50th/Arden, 50th/Wooddale, Browndale bride 5 Measures will be inconvenient, leave neighborhood alone, do nothing 4 Need more crosswalks/sidewalks/walkways 4 More measures on 44th, do not fix jog, do not like narrowing on 44th 4 Pleased with plan, major improvement comprehensive and balanced 3 Lower speed limits through residential to 25/20 mph 2 Need chokers, round - abouts, one-ways cul -de -sacs, toll booths 2 Add/allow parking on both sides of street 2 Change CC/Wooddale back to original design 2 Bruce needs 2 speed humps to beequally protected Be sure speed and volumes do not increase on 44th O -D /s peed studies insufficiently studied Momin side, need more Eliminate turn lanes and double stripe, add center island and monument at 50th/Wooddale Didn't notice any safety improvements Why does every intersection on CC get realigned? Pick 1 or 2 Need report on intended impacts and actual results. Need after stu ij Need same level of treatments south of 44th as north of 50th Enforcement of current laws Accelerate timeframe for this project Other comments you'd like to share with the Study Advisory Committee: Nnte- RacpA nn d(1 Need morespeed control on France Need to look at speeds and volume from 4 - 6 pm Phased approach. Wait to see how 100 and arterial improvements reduce through traffic before proceeding with residential improvements. Sewer line prgiect will serve as "test" project to reduce throw li traffic Count southbound traffic on Browndale at br e, 8 -10. cars back u Need to include streets south of 50th, Arden and Brucewood Communicate with St. Louis Park Do not see any changes helping, except reali ed intersections Costs for residential improvements should be paid by CC residents, not by all Edina residents according to new levy system Make CC/Bruce intersection a4-way stop First time feel like something might be done since 1997 - -j _ as vyvii uvu—anu -3 personal comments trom residents. The number of time comment was made is identified. Otherwise assume single comment. APPENDIX C Northeast Edina Transportation Study — Current Transportation Problems and Issues Technical Memorandum dated March 10, 2006 Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -39- CONSULTING GROUP, INC. Transportation • Civil • Structural • Environmental • Planning • Trd& • Landscape Architecture • Parking • Right of Way SRF No. 0055523 TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM TO: Wayne Houle, P.E., Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, P.E., PTOE, Assistant City Engineer/Traffic Engineer CITY OF EDINA FROM: Marie Cote, P.E., Principal DATE: March 10, 2006 SUBJECT: NORTHEAST EDINA TRANSPORTATION STUDY CURRENT TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS AND ISSUES INTRODUCTION An important component of the Northeast Edina Transportation Study is to conduct a thorough analysis of current conditions to identify the extent and magnitude of the transportation problems and issues. The approximate boundaries of the study area are 50th Street, France Avenue, Excelsior Boulevard and Yosemite Avenue/Brookside Avenue. The purpose of this technical memorandum is to document the current transportation problems and issues related to the Northeast Edina study area. PROBLEM STATEMENT AND STUDY QUESTIONS Based on input from Study Advisory Committee (SAC) members, the following problem statement was developed: • During peak travel time, vehicular traffic volumes on residential streets in Northeast Edina have exceeded levels perceived to be appropriate by neighborhood residents. • In addition to the number of vehicles during these times, driver behavior (speeding, disregard for stop signs, etc.) raises concerns regarding the safety of pedestrians and bicyclist and is not in keeping with the character of a residential neighborhood. • High levels of traffic on arterial streets have also raised concerns for adjacent commercial areas — congestion will discourage stops in the commercial area. One Carlson Parkway North, Suite 1 So Minneapolis, Minnesota SS447 -4443 Tel: 763 - 475 -0010 • Fax: 763 -47S -2429 srfconsulting.com An Equal Opportunity Employer Case Plaza, One North Second Street Fargo, North Dakota 58102 -4807 Tel: 701 - 237 -0010 • Fax: 701- 237-0017 Wayne Houle, P.E. March 10, 2006 Steve Lillehaug, P.E., PTOE Page 2 In addition, the following key study questions were identified: • Does congestion on the regional roadway system and local arterials cause through traffic to divert through this area? If yes, how can this diversion be minimized? • Can residential street volumes be reduced by more efficient use of other travel modes (bus, bicycles, walking)? • Can pedestrian/bicycle paths be made more attractive and safe? • Can the local roadways be improved to facilitate improved traffic flow and safety? • How can driver behavior in the neighborhood be improved? • How can the character of roadways better match the character of the neighborhoods? • How can the roadways and traffic /parking patterns better support commercial areas? DATA COLLECTION PLAN With consideration of City staff and SAC input, the following data collection plan was developed: • Current data available: o Maple Road north of 50th Street (May 2004) o 51 st Street west of France Avenue (MSA 2005) o Wooddale Avenue south of 50th Street (MSA 2005) o 44th Street east of Wooddale Avenue (MSA 2005) o 44th Street east of Brookside Avenue (MSA 2005) o 49 %Z Street west of France Avenue (MSA 2005) o Brookside Avenue north of Interlachen Boulevard (MSA 2005) o 50th Street east of France Avenue (MSA 2005) o Wooddale Avenue north of 44th Street (MSA 2005 ) • SRF street segments to be studied: • Arden Avenue north of Country Club Road • Bruce Avenue north of Country Club Road • Casco Avenue north of Country Club Road • Drexel Avenue north of Country Club Road • Wooddale Avenue north of Country Club Road • Edina Boulevard north of Country Club Road • Moorland Avenue north of Country Club Road • Browndale Avenue north of Edgebrook Place • Sunnyside Road west of Wooddale Avenue • Sunnyside Road east of Townes Road r Wayne Houle, P.E. Steve Lillehaug, P.E., PTOE • City of Edina street segments to be studied: o Grimes Avenue south of 44th Street o Grimes Avenue north of Morningside Road o Grimes Avenue north of 42nd Street o Morningside Road west of France Avenue o 42nd Street east of Grimes Avenue o Kipling Avenue south of 40th Street o 40th Street west of Lynn Avenue • Turning Movement Counts (P.M. Peak Hour) o Vernon Avenue/Interlachen Boulevard o Interlachen Boulevard/Brookside Avenue o 50th Street/Dale Drive o 50th Street/Browndale Avenue o 50th Street/Wooddale Avenue o 50th Street/Halifax Avenue o 50th Street/France Avenue o 49 '/z Street/France Avenue o Sunnyside Road/France Avenue o 44th Street/France Avenue • License Plate O -D Study (P.M. Peak Hour) • Browndale Avenue north of 50th Street • Wooddalve Avenue north of 50th Street • Bruce Avenue north of 50th Street • Arden Avenue north of 50th Street • 44th Street east of Brookside Avenue • Wooddale Avenue south of Excelsior Boulevard • Quentin Avenue south of Excelsior Boulevard • Monterery Drive south of Excelsior Boulevard • Joppa Avenue south of Excelsior Boulevard • 44th Street west of France Avenue • Sunnyside Road west of France Avenue • Travel Time Routes (P.M. Peak Hour) March 10, 2006 Page 3 • 50th Street/France Avenue to Excelsior Boulevard • 50th Street/Maple Road/48th Street/France Avenue to Excelsior Boulevard • Wooddale Avenue /44th Street/France Avenue to Excelsior Boulevard • Wooddale Avenue / Sunnyside Road/France Avenue to Excelsior Boulevard • Brookside Avenue /44th Street/France Avenue to Excelsior Boulevard • France Avenue to Excelsior Boulevard • 50th Street/Wooddale Avenue /44th Street/Grimes Avenue to Excelsior Boulevard Wayne Houle, P.E. March 10, 2006 Steve Lillehaug, P.E., PTOE Page 4 DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS RESULTS Functional Classification System The network of all public roadways in the City of Edina constitutes the roadway system. The intent of a functional classification system is to create a hierarchy of roads that collects and distributes traffic from neighborhoods to the metropolitan highway system. The highest roadway classification is the principal arterial, such as TH 100, designed to carry higher volumes at higher speeds with an emphasis on mobility rather than land access. The lowest roadway classification is the local street, providing connections to collectors, serving shorter trips at lower speeds. Based on current policies for the Cities of Edina and St. Louis Park, the existing functional classification of roadways included in the Northeast Edina study area is identified in Figure 1. All roadways in the study area not designated by color are currently classified as local streets. Daily Traffic Volumes Consistent with the data collection plan, road tube counts were collected between November 16, 2005 and November 18, 2005. Additional counts at selected locations were collected between December 6, 2005 and December 8, 2005. These counts, in addition to available MSA counts, are included as an attachment and summarized in Figure 2. Traffic volumes on local streets are typically less than 1,000 vehicles per day. Recent neighborhood studies indicate that residents become concerned when daily volumes reach 900 vehicles per day on their residential street. As shown in Figure 2, a majority of the local streets north and south of 44th Street are currently carrying daily volumes higher than 900 vehicles per day. System Constraints Mn/DOT's automated loop detector system for TH 100 provides hourly lane volumes, occupancies and calculated speeds. Using the data for November 17, 2005, the speed profiles shown in Figure 3 were developed for TH 100, south of 50th Street to north of I -394. As shown in the, speed profiles for northbound TH 100, speeds during the p.m. peak period (4:00 to 6:00 p.m.) begin to slow down north of Benton Avenue, due to heavy freeway congestion. At its lowest point, p.m. peak hour freeway speeds for motorists traveling northbound on TH 100 are less than 10 mph between Excelsior Boulevard and 36th Street. Speeds for northbound TH 100 then begin to increase north of 36th Street. To determine how traffic is currently operating along the arterial street system of Interlachen Boulevard, Vernon Avenue, 50th Street and France Avenue, traffic operations for existing p.m. peak hour conditions were analyzed at the following key intersections: FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION MAP NORTHEAST EDINA TRANSPORTATION STUDY Figure 1 CON5U TWGGROUP,INC Current Transportation Problems and Issues Technical Memorandum 4. Functional Classification NOTE: Average Daily Traffic Principal Arterial Local Street: < 1,000 vehicles /day W Minor Arterial Collector: 1,000 - 15,000 °B "Minor Arterial . LOUIS vehicles /day Collector / { i PARK 4 Less than 900 vehicles /day M 900 -2,000 vehicles /day 2,000 -2,500 vehicles/day o� \�- IT III I 3,000 -5,000 vehicles /day Over 5,000 vehicles /day ± 40 0 � u > c Q �J ` 42nd St `� 0000 0- E ¢> i a, } d E! d 100 rnin We F d— tw ® V ��. �_ I - \ Sun nyside- C % C X ° m m` W ¢ w X Int rlachen Blvd 50th St ® ® 0 1 j0,00 + 8,000 i 1 O 00 + v m EDINA i A \ 1 I > /� I 54 t \\ POLICY MAP N 01 ORTHEAST EDINA TRANSPORTATION STUDY Figure 2 CONSULTING GROUP, ING Current Transportation Problems and Issues Technical Memorandum SYSTEMS P.M. PEAK HOUR CAPACITY CONSTRAINTS Figure 3 NORTHEAST EDINA TRANSPORTATION STUDY coN c�ohP,tN� Current Transportation Problems and Issues Technic& norandum Speed Profiles for TN 100 Northbound - November 17, ZOOS 70 so 50 O 94 © 40 - 1W -z-3pn -1W--34PM Capacity Constraints 4Axn I-ew • Capacity/ 30 i 6.7pm Operational Problems — 7 0 • Acceptable Operations 20 Poo 10 Minnetonka Blvd 0 ® A ® ® ® 0 © O 6 © TH 100 NB TH 100 NB TH 100 NS TH 0 NB TM 10 N TH 10 NB TM 10 NB TH 0 NB TH 0 NB ht— Benton 6lwn SON bbvn 50th north d btwn btwn TH 7 bh vn mouth of 4 north 1384 WO 50th dflw amps and Excelelar alF Excelsior WB otlf n Mmmmika 384 ED deem Ficatelor ramp and 38th ramps and F384 36th St 0 I man ©�5�°7 Speed Profiles for TH 100 Southbound - November 17, 2005 X1:7 70 O � BD 50 50th St --0-23pm 40 X441- O SBpn 30 - 6.7gn 741p, 0 20 20 10 Binton Ave O O ® ® O 6 TH 100 SO TH1OO SB TH 100 SO THMO SB TH100 SB TH 100 BB TH 100 SB TH 100 SO NaN of k394 North d 27th btwn barn 36th lawn Exmin bh or Exoehlor blwn 50th bbvn 50th and 0--M Wn Wni) MWWNae dVOrwarnpe ofpanranlp ad 50th of on ramps Barton 62 dpon-VAP. Location SYSTEMS P.M. PEAK HOUR CAPACITY CONSTRAINTS Figure 3 NORTHEAST EDINA TRANSPORTATION STUDY coN c�ohP,tN� Current Transportation Problems and Issues Technic& norandum Wayne Houle, P.E. Steve Lillehaug, P.E., PTOE • Vernon Avenue/Interlachen Boulevard • Interlachen Boulevard/Brookside Avenue • 50th Street/Dale Drive • 50th Street/Browndale Avenue • 50th Street Wooddale Avenue • 50th Street/Halifax Avenue • 50th Street/France Avenue • 49 '/Z Street/France Avenue • Sunnyside Road/France Avenue • 44th Street/France Avenue March 10, 2006 Page 8 P.M. peak hour turning movement counts for the 10 key intersections are included as an attachment. As shown in Figure 3, motorists currently experience heavy delays and congestion during the p.m. peak hour near Interlachen Boulevard at Vernon Avenue, 50th Street at France Avenue and France Avenue at Sunnyside Road. Similar to TH 100, motorists traveling eastbound on 50th Street and northbound on France Avenue are experiencing heavy delays and congestion during the evening peak hour. As a result of the heavy congestion, reduced speeds and delays on TH 100, 50th Street and France Avenue, motorists may be traveling through the Northeast Edina neighborhoods as an alternate route. Travel Time Runs Travel time runs were conducted through the study area on competing routes during the p.m. peak hour on November 17, 2005. It is important to note that the motorists conducting the travel time runs were directed to travel the posted speed limit. As shown in Figure 4, motorists traveling in a northerly /northeasterly direction with a destination near the intersection of France Avenue/Excelsior Boulevard, should use 50th Street and/or France Avenue. However, results indicate that Routes 2 and 4 have the longest travel time, approximately 11 minutes. Routes 1, 5, 6 and 7 have shorter travel times of approximately 8 minutes. This equates to more than a 30 percent time savings to drive through the Northeast Edina neighborhoods, rather than traveling on the arterials of 50th Street and France Avenue. These longer travel times are consistent with the poor operations previously identified at the intersections of 50th Street/France Avenue and France Avenue /Sunnyside Road. 6M4P.M. PEAK HOUR TRAVEL TIMES NORTHEAST EDINA TRANSPORTATION STUDY Figure 4 CONSU,,,,,cGaoup,Wc Current Transportation Problems and Issues Technical Memorandum Wayne Houle, P.E. Steve Lillehaug, P.E., PTOE Origin- Destination Study March 10, 2006 Page 10 A license plate origin - destination (O -D) study was conducted during the p.m. peak hour on November 17, 2005 to identify the percentage of neighborhood through traffic. The O -D study included five entry points into and six exit points out of the study area. The entry points were located on Browndale Avenue, Wooddale Avenue, Bruce Avenue, and Arden Avenue north of 50th Street, and 44th Street east of Brookside Avenue. The exit points were located on Wooddale Avenue, Quentin Avenue, and Monterey Drive and Joppa Avenue at Excelsior Boulevard, and 44th Street and Sunnyside Road at France Avenue. During the p.m. peak hour, license plate numbers with a time stamp were documented at each location, for the northwesterly and northeasterly direction. Each of the O -D location results are shown in Figures 5 through 9. Figure 10 summarizes the entire O -D study results. In conclusion, approximately 30 percent of the total traffic entering the study area diverts through the neighborhood. Seventy percent of the total traffic has destinations in the study area or exit at other locations. It is important to note that when the O -D study was conducted, all lanes on the Excelsior Boulevard bridge and the northbound exit ramp at Excelsior Boulevard were operating under normal traffic conditions. However, the Excelsior Boulevard/Wooddale Avenue signal was not operating and the intersection was limited to a right - in/right out access. In addition, the right turns were permitted onto Quentin Avenue from Wooddale Avenue because' of the bagged "no right -turn" at that intersection. The turn restriction between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. was probably removed during construction to allow motorists to use the signal at Excelsior Boulevard/Quentin Avenue to make a left -turn movement. Therefore, it is likely that the percent through traffic on Quentin Avenue has probably moved back to Wooddale Avenue under normal conditions. Speed Data In addition to the daily traffic counts, the road tubes were also used to collect speed data along residential streets in the study area. All roadways are currently posted 30 mph. The road tubes were in place for two days. Once the data was collected, it was analyzed to determine the extent of the speed problem. The 85th percentile speeds for all roadways are summarized in Table 1. Several different statistical measures are used when evaluating speed data. The 85th percentile speed is the speed at which 85 percent of the drivers are traveling at or below. This measure is used due to the fact that a majority of drivers (85 percent) select a speed that they feel is reasonable and prudent. As a result, the 85th percentile speed is typically used to evaluate the posted speed limit. The results indicated that the 85th percentile speed is at or below the posted limit for many streets. However, speeds on Edina Boulevard and Sunnyside Road are measurably higher than the posted speed limit of 30 mph. • 34% of traffic diverts through 01 /O neighborhood 38th St- YO • 66% of .traffic have destinations in the C. C. study area or exit a' go % O th St at other locations J 9 7 N v 00 7 d 4 nd 9Lo M rnin id Road o� � o d I � Q Q aa, a� � c v _ c 0 m w 3m` Int rlach n Blvd 5 th St z o (56 vehicles o� a, a 0 3 54t t DIVERSION ROUTE A - NORTHBOUND BROWNDALE AVENUE a U4 NORTHEAST EDINA TRANSPORTATION STUDY Figure 5 co„:w,Mocn«R,INc Current Transportation Problems and Issues Technical Memorandum • 42% of traffic diverts through 1 /O neighborhood 3 th St 0 0 • 58% of traffic have destinations in the ; a C. study area or exit 9% at other locations J O/O Gco7 > v !Z � 7 C o i � 4 nd to A 100 Mo We Road 5° � 1 0 Rd I � m 0 0 c 3 ,� 5 -o 0 m ° m -0 w o 3 I ntE rlach n Blvd &h St z 4 ( 14 a es Q o� ; a v -a 0 0 54t St M4 DIVERSION ROUTE B - NORTHBOUND WOODDALE AVENUE NORTHEAST EDINA TRANSPORTATION STUDY CoNsumm Gamut INC Current Transportation Problems and Issues Technical Memorandum Figure 6 0 E m E z 19 Co N m 7 Of Ui d N N C w W W Z CL a N �� �� � D�1 RERAIOND OU RA SPO ORT�NBOU�ND BRUCEAVENUE 9 Fi ure 7 CONSULTING GROUP, INC Current Transportation Problems and Issues Technical Memorandum • 23% of traffic diverts through 0 /o neighborhood 38th St 0 • 77% of traffic have 0 destinations in the study area or exit 0% 4o h S a at other locations J � 4 nd .100 Mo i qside Road d � o -a m m w Int rlach n Blvd 50th St 2 1 hi s a c � o � �c o 54t t DIVERSION ROUTE D — NORTHBOUND ARDEN AVENUE NORTHEAST EDINA TRANSPORTATION STUDY comunNGcaoue,INr- Current Transportation Problems and Issues Technical Memorandum Figure 8 DIVERSION ROUTE E — EASTBOUND 44TH STREET NUK I HEAST EDINA TRANSPORTATION STUDY c,aamm GROW, INC Current Transportation Problems and Issues Technical Memorandum Figure 9 • 15% of traffic uses collector through 01yo neighborhood 38th St 2 0 0% 40h - ¢' t• c o G� J 4J Q O V C 4 nd 9L� 1 0 Mo ni side oad 0 /o ° d Q a, -a Co W v d E Int rlach n Blvd m E 5 th St � z F p 0 W W Z 54 t Cx a a DIVERSION ROUTE E — EASTBOUND 44TH STREET NUK I HEAST EDINA TRANSPORTATION STUDY c,aamm GROW, INC Current Transportation Problems and Issues Technical Memorandum Figure 9 • 30% of total traffic entering the study % 3 th St area diverts through neighborhood • 70% of total traffic have destinations 4 th St a in the study area or 8% �, exit at other 2% 3% �� J a> locations � 00 7 a 4 ncl St 9� co 1 oo Mo , ir,gside 6oad _ --------- — 6%�- -- __ 4% -- % 5% 8% 20 0 Rd 19 °r6 4 /o �— ° 6 Y `�(� , 13% > 19/ Q / 5 O m m W 3 Int rlach n Blvd 50th St ® 4 ° 1 % 3 s 3 0 Q 3 � Q O � 54t t mi DIVERSION ROUTES NORTHEAST EDINA TRANSPORTATION STUDY Figure 10 co„Sug.nmGRou.,m Current Transportation Problems and Issues Technical Memorandum Wayne Houle, P.E. Steve Lillehaug, P.E., PTOE Table 1 85th Percentile Speeds March 10, 2006 Page 17 Location Northbound/ Eastbound Southbound/ Westbound 44th Street west of France Avenue 28 30 44th Street east of Brookside Avenue 32 32 Maple Road north of 50th Street 30 30 Arden Avenue north of Country Club Road 30 31 Bruce Avenue north of Country Club Road 30 30 Casco Avenue north of Country Club Road 26 26 Drexel Avenue north of Country Club Road 29 28 Wooddale Avenue north of Country Club Road 30 30 Edina Boulevard north of Country Club Road 33 33 Moorland Avenue north of Country Club Road 28 27 Browndale Avenue north of Country Club Road 28 26 Sunn side Road west of Wooddale Avenue 29 31 Sunn side Road east of Townes Road 35 35 Grimes Avenue south of 44th Street 28 32 Grimes Avenue north of Mornin side Road 30 30 Grimes Avenue north of 42nd Street 31 31 Mornin side Road west of France Avenue 30 30 42nd Street east of Grimes Avenue 28 28 42nd Street west of Grimes Avenue 28 28 Kipling Avenue south of 40th Street 29 29 40th Street west of Lynn Avenue 30 30 In addition to the 85th percentile, the data was also reviewed to determine the percent vehicles traveling in excess of the 30 mph posted speed limit on a daily basis. As shown in Figure 11, there are significantly high percentages of motorists traveling above the posted speed limit. Crash Data and Analysis Crash data provided by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) for years 2001, 2002 and 2004 was reviewed. This analysis included a review of the intersection/segment crashes and rates. Based on the data provided, the intersection of 50th Street/France Avenue has a high number of crashes (50 percent rear -end type and 30 percent right -angle type) in the reported three year period. The data also identified a fatality at the intersection of 50th Street/Wooddale Avenue in year 2002. For the corridors, the segment crash rate for France Avenue is slightly higher than the average crash rate for similar roadways. In addition, there were five pedestrian/bicycle related crashes in the study area. SPEEDS NORTHEAST EDINA TRANSPORTATION STUDY co„SMnNGGR „P.Nr- Current Transportation Problems and Issues Technical Memorandum Figure 11 Wayne Houle, P.E. Steve Lillehaug, P.E., PTOE CONCLUSIONS March 10, 2006 Page 19 As a result of the data collection and analysis, the following conclusions were developed: • 30 percent of the evening peak hour traffic in the study area neighborhoods is "diverting through" because it is 30 percent faster than taking 50th Street or France Avenue. • It is clear that we need to attract diverted traffic to the intended routes of 50th Street and France Avenue. • We need to make the remaining traffic behavior in the neighborhoods more "civil ". • Understanding the pros and cons are necessary for win -win solutions. APPENDIX D SEH Feasibility Study — Concept Examples Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -40- APPENDIX E Northeast Edina Transportation Study — Implementation Strategy Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report September 2006 -41- � 91�,�x 0 e t y0 MEMORANDUM CITY OF EDINA DATE: July 31, 2006 TO: Transportation Commission FROM: Steven Lillehaug, Traffic Engineer SUBJECT: NE Edina Transportation Study — Implementation Strategy The NE Edina Transportation Study includes a 3- tiered approach to address the identified traffic issues — improvements to Highway 100, arterial roadway intersection improvements and residential safety improvements. Due to the multiple jurisdictional authority of the roadways throughout the study corridor, the implementation strategy (including approval and funding) for these improvements must include participation from Mn /DOT, Hennepin County, St. Louis Park, Edina and Minneapolis. Highway 100 Improvements: Mn /DOT is currently proceeding with the construction of the Interim Highway 100 freeway improvements that will provide 3 -lanes in each direction. Mn /DOT funding is being used for this project and the project is scheduled to be completed by fall 2006. It should be noted that the current Highway 100 project is an "interim" solution that temporarily helps minimize congestion and that the City of Edina should continue to support the "ultimate" project that better plans for and mitigates traffic issues for Highway 100 through this corridor well into the future. Arterial Roadway Intersection Improvements: The arterial roadway intersections throughout the study corridor have multiple jurisdictional control including Hennepin County, Minneapolis and Edina. Additionally, multiple funding sources are anticipated for these intersection improvements. West 50th Street and Halifax Avenue are Edina streets — both roadways are Municipal State Aid (MSA) routes. Staff anticipates that improvements to this intersection would be subsidized using 2007 or 2008 MSA funding. The intersection of West 50th Street and France Avenue involves three roadwa�r authorities — Hennepin County which has jurisdiction of France Avenue and West 50 Street east France Avenue in Minneapolis; Edina which has jurisdiction of West 50th Street west of France Avenue and West 49 1/2 Street; and France Avenue falls half within Edina and half within Minneapolis. Improvements that occur at these intersections would need to be supported and approved by all three jurisdictions prior to July 31, 2006 Memorandum Page 2 of 4 NE Edina Transportation Study — Implementation Strategy implementation. A funding strategy includes each leg being funded partially or wholly by the entity having jurisdictional authority over that segment. For example, signal improvements at the intersection of West 50th Street and France Avenue would typically be funded by a ratio of Edina 25 %:Hennepin County 50 %:Minneapolis and Hennepin County 25% (for the West 50th Street leg east of France Avenue). Final funding ratios will be determined upon final project approval. City staff will continue to work with Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis to formulate the final funding ratio. Staff anticipates that improvements to this intersection (Edina's portion) will be subsidized using 2007 or 2008 MSA funding. The intersections of France Avenue with West 44th Street and Sunnyside Road involves three roadway authorities — Hennepin County which has jurisdiction of France Avenue and Edina and Minneapolis having jurisdiction of West 44 Street and Sunnyside Road on their respective sides of France Avenue. It is anticipated that the approval /funding strategy used for West 501h Street and France Avenue will be. used in this location also. Staff anticipates that improvements to this intersection (Edina's portion) will be subsidized using 2007 or 2008 MSA funding. The intersection of Vernon Avenue with Interlachen Boulevard involves two roadway authorities — Hennepin County which has jurisdiction of Vernon Avenue and Edina which has jurisdiction of Interlachen Boulevard. Staff anticipates that the approval /funding strategy used for West 50th Street and France will also be used in this location. Staff anticipates that improvements to this intersection (Edina's portion) will be subsidized using 2007 or 2008 MSA funding. Two options have been recommended for consideration regarding the arterial roadway intersection improvements — re- striping versus mill and overlay costing $263,000 and $500,000 respectively. (see attached cost estimate). Staff recommends pursing both options and coordinating the improvements with the three jurisdictions to determine which option works best for all jurisdictions taking into account currently planned area improvements as well as available funding. The timeline will better be defined once the multi - jurisdictional approval as well MSA funding approval is coordinated. Additionally, it should be noted that the intersection improvements could be timed accordingly to coincide with currently needed resurfacing projects, which would provide an economical benefit for the mill and overlay option. Residential Area Safety Improvements: The residential area safety improvements throughout the study corridor have separate and joint jurisdictional control including St. Louis Park and Edina. Improvements being recommended that fall within each respective community are anticipated to be funded by each respective community. St. Louis Park improvements are anticipated to be addressed through its approval and funding process separate from Edina. Edina improvements have been categorized into two sections — the Country Club Feasibility Study Area and the Greater Northeast Edina Area. July 31, 2006 Memorandum Page 3 of 4 NE Edina Transportation Study — Implementation Strategy Country Club Feasibility Area: A planned project that included utility and roadway improvements within the Country Club Area was postponed in 2005 until the area's traffic issues could be evaluated. It is anticipated this project will proceed in 2008 -2009 including the residential area safety improvements that are included in Figure 10 of the NE Edina Transportation Study's Master Plan. The inclusion of the safety improvements within this planned reconstruction project will prove to be economical due to the cost savings realized by constructing the safety improvements within already impacted areas (e.g. realigned intersections will cost a fraction of the cost due to the replacement of the curb and gutter and street as part of the already planned reconstruction project). The anticipated cost to implement this area's improvements will be approximately $150,000 in addition to the costs of the utility and reconstruction portion of the project (see attached cost estimate). It is anticipated that a funding combination will be used for these improvements including the City's Revolving Funds and possible special assessments including the premise that certain amounts will be absorbed in the already assessed portion of the reconstruction project. Greater Northeast Edina Area: The Greater Northeast Edina Area includes all other areas within the study area outside of the Country Club Feasibility Study Area. As would be realized with the economics of scheduling the safety improvements with reconstruction projects as indicated above, so would apply in the Greater Northeast Edina Area. However, the City does not have current plans to reconstruct all streets in this area within the same time period. In an effort to minimize diverting traffic, it is important to implement the Master Plan within the same relative period. Many of the calming devices fall within areas that will experience construction impacts that potentially will not coincide with other improvements. Thus, as a point of fact, costs for constructing calming devices in the Greater Northeast Edina Area will be significantly more versus the same device in the Country Club Feasibility area if unable to coordinate and coincide with a reconstruction project. City staff will continue to evaluation the greater area to potentially prioritize future reconstruction improvements in an effort to coordinate traffic safety improvements. These projects are anticipated to proceed in 2008 -2011. The anticipated cost for the area's improvements would be approximately $405,000 (see attached cost estimate). It is anticipated that a funding combination used for these improvements will include MSA funds, the City's Revolving Funds and possible special assessments. Approval and Funding Strategy. It should be noted that the approval and funding strategy does not follow the adopted strategy as outlined in the Transportation Commission Policy. The Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan (NTMP) as outlined in the policy calls for defining impacted and benefited areas. Although the recommended Master Plan calls for many traffic July 31, 2006 Memorandum Page 4 of 4 NE Edina Transportation Study — Implementation Strategy calming devices that are prescribed in the NTMP, the NTMP is difficult to apply to a large scale area due to the difficulty in identifying/defining these areas. The Master Plan is meant to address area wide safety issues. Not everyone in the Greater Area will benefit directly from these improvements, which overall would be difficult to substantiate benefit for individual properties. An overall plan using combinations of MSA funds and the City's Revolving funds including using the economics of incorporating safety improvements into street reconstruction projects (portions of which are assessed) is the basis for an area wide benefit and implementation strategy. G:\ Engineering \Infrastructure \Streets \Traffic \STUDIES \Traffic Studies \NE Edina\2005 Study\Miscellaneous \7- 18 -06_PH final DRAFT report\DRAFT 7- 31- 06_Memo NE Edina Study- Implementation.doc July 28, 2006 NORTHEAST EDINA TRANSPORTATION STUDY IMPLEMENTATION COST ESTIMATE ARTERIAL ROADWAY AND INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS Page 1 of 1 Option 1: Intersection Improvements (Re-striping Intersection Access Modification Restriping Roadway Widening Signal Modifications Signing Total 50th Street/Halifax Avenue $55,000.00 $15,000.00 $3,000.00 $73,000.00 50th Street/France Avenue $7,000.00 $8,000.00 $30,000.00 $40,000.00 $78,000.00 44th StreeUSunn side Road/France Avenue 1 $7,000.001 $12,000.00 $85,000.001 $70,000.00 $3,000.00 $82,000.00 Vernon Avenue/Interlachen Boulevard/Brookside Avenue $7,000.001 $3,000.001 $20,000.00 $30,000.00 Total Cost for Improvements 1 $7,000.001 $23,000.001 $85,000.00 $145,000.00 $3,000.00 $263,000.00 Option 2: Intersection Improvements (Mill & Overlay) Intersection Access Modification Mill and Overlay Roadway Widenin Signal Modifications Signing Total 50th Street/Halifax Avenue $55,000.00 $15,000.00 $3,000.00 $73,000.00 50th Street/France Avenue 44th StreeUSunn side Road/France Avenue Vernon Avenue /Interlachen Boulevard/Brookside Avenue $7,000.00 $100,000.00 $120,000.00 $40,000.00 $30,000.00 $40,000.00 $70,000.00 $20,000.00 $170,000.00 $190,000.00 $67,000.00 Total Cost for Improvements 1 $7,000.001 $260,000.001 $85,000.001 $145,000.001 $3,000.00 $500,000.00 G- "ngineering\ Infrastructure \Streets \Traffic \STUDIES \Traffic Studies \NE Edir, 15 Study\Miscellaneous \7- 18 -06_PH final DRAFT report\NE Edina cost.xi, LN July 28, 2006 NORTHEAST EDINA TRANSPORTATION STUDY IMPLEMENTATION COST ESTIMATE RESIDENTIAL AREA SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS Page 1 of 1 * Estimated cost is 50% of normal cost due to cost savings if implemented with other planned roadway reconstruction in the Country Club Area. ** MSA funding available for $112,000 of the $405,400. G:\Engineering\ Infrastructure \Streets \Traffic \STUDIES \Traffic Studies\NE Edina\2005 Study\Miscellaneous \7- 18 -06_PH final DRAFT report\NE Edina cost.xls Total Study Area St. Louis Park Area Improvements Country Club Feasibility Study Area Imp rovements Greater Northeast Edina Area Improvement Price per unit Quantity Cost Quantity Cost Quantity Cost* Quantity cost** Combined Measure $30,000.00 6 $150,000.00 $0.00 2 $30,000.00 4 $120,000.00 Speed Hump or Speed Table $3,000.00 20 $49,500.00 1 $3,000.00 7 $10,500.00 12 $36,000.00 Raised Crosswalk $3,000.00 7 $16,500.00 $0.00 3 $4,500.00 4 $12,000.00 Center Island Narrowing $15,000.00 8 $120,000.00 3 $45,000.00 $0.00 5 $75,000.00 Choker $25,000.00 1 $25,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 1 $25,000.00 Realigned Intersection $15,000.00 14 $105,000.00 $0.00 14 $105,000.00 $0.00 Traffic Circle $15,000.00 2 $30,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 2 $30,000.00 Sidewalk Connection $30.00 4015 $120,450.00 435 $13,050.00 $0.00 3580 $107,400.00 TOTAL $616,450.00 $61,050.00 $150,000.00 $405,400.00 * Estimated cost is 50% of normal cost due to cost savings if implemented with other planned roadway reconstruction in the Country Club Area. ** MSA funding available for $112,000 of the $405,400. G:\Engineering\ Infrastructure \Streets \Traffic \STUDIES \Traffic Studies\NE Edina\2005 Study\Miscellaneous \7- 18 -06_PH final DRAFT report\NE Edina cost.xls July 28, 2006 NORTHEAST EDINA TRANSPORTATION STUDY IMPLEMENTATION COST ESTIMATE / FUNDING OPTIONS Option 1: Restriping of Arterial Intersections Option 2: Mill and Overlav Arterial Intersection Improvements Funding Source Improvement Area Cost Edina MSA Ina Revolving Funds /Assessments Other ** Arterial Intersections $263,000 $143,000 $120,000 St. Louis Park Area $61,050 $61,050 Country Club Feasibility Study Area $150,000 $150,000 Greater Northeast Edina Area $405,400 $112,000 $293,400 TOTAL $879,4501 $255,000 $443,400 $181,050 Option 2: Mill and Overlav Arterial Intersection Improvements ** Other funding sources include Hennepin County, City of Minneapolis and City of St. Louis Park. Page 1 of 1 G",%gineering\ Infrastructure \Streets \Traffic \STUDIES \Traffic Studies \NE Edin ,-' - -15 Study\Miscellaneous \7 -18 -06 PH final DRAFT report\NE Edina cosul, r, Funding Source Improvement Area Cost Edina MSA Edina Revolving Funds /Assessments Other ** Arterial Intersections $500,000 $230,000 $270,000 St. Louis Park Area $61,050 $61,050 Country Club Feasibility Study Area $150,000 $150,000 Greater Northeast Edina Area $405,400 $112,000 $293,400 TOTAL $1,116,4501 $342,000 $443,400 $331,050 ** Other funding sources include Hennepin County, City of Minneapolis and City of St. Louis Park. Page 1 of 1 G",%gineering\ Infrastructure \Streets \Traffic \STUDIES \Traffic Studies \NE Edin ,-' - -15 Study\Miscellaneous \7 -18 -06 PH final DRAFT report\NE Edina cosul, r, Wayne Houle, P.E. Steve Lillehaug, P.E., PTOE ATTACHMENTS March 10, 2006 Page 20 ti Wayne Houle, P.E. March 10, 2006 . Steve Lillehaug, P.E., PTOE Page 21 6, Ip Wayne Houle, P.E. Steve Lillehaug, P.E., PTOE P.M. Peak Hour Turning Movement Counts (Provided by City Staff) March 10, 2006 Page 22 Wayne Houle, P.E. Steve Lillehaug, P.E., PTOE O -D Data (Provided by City Staff March 10, 2006 . Page 23 Surrey L,, ane Proposal E MN 2006 Council Member Ann Swenson Yes ...........Surrey! Presented by: The Committee to Reclaim Surrey Lane Chris and Dawn Rofidal 952 - 285 -4457 John and Mary Lohmann 952 - 922 -2555 surreVlanea- mn.rr.com Reclaim the Charm of Surrey Lane!! Background & Proposal In 1947 the Village of Edina Planning Commission during the final plat process, voted to change the street name Surrey to West 51P Street in order to accommodate a potential- overpass which would travel east'over. Highway 100. After nearly 60 years that overpass never occurred and to this day West 5e Street was never changed back to Surrey. All of this according to 7Edina Planning Commission, minutes, map_ s, local home abstracts and information passed on by generations of residents on -West 5e Street. Our neighborhood was originally made -up of streets named Richmond,: Kent, Windsor, Warwick, Wessex and Surrey. (Wessex was changed to Code at the same meeting as mentioned above.) Each of these names originates from either counties, or towns in England and where selected with an English character in mind. This is why a vast majority of residents on West 56"' Street would like to "reclaim the charm" that was taken from the street back in 1947. Benefits to the street name change: • Reclaim the charming name that our street deserves and once was • Much easier to explain to people how to find your house o How many times has the service person been lost on the east side of Highway 100? • Potential property value increase as Surrey is. more charming than West 56"' • Emergency services from other cities could potentially find us easier • Aesthetically the name would enhance the area with the other English names • Surrey reclaims the Historical significance of the immediate neighborhood Issues: • No changes in title or deed are anticipated • US Postal Service has a "Duplicate Mail Program" to help with conversion whereby mail can be delivered for 1 year to 2 different address's Finally, Village of Edina Planning Commission documents indicate Surrey listed both as a "Street" and an "Avenue ". It is presumed that "Avenue" was the original name, but documents are conflicting. Since we are going through this change we are proposing the name be changed to Surrey Lane to help compliment our charming neighborhood. No other "Lanes" exist in the immediate area. Yes ....... SurreY ► r►1►►►1elr ► r Committee to Reclaim Surrey Lane Chris & Dawn Rofidal.:952- 285 -4457 John & Mary Lohmanh 952- 922 -2555 surreylane @mn.rr.corn 2006 Plan to "Reclaim the Charm" Surrey Lane Edina, MN Generally speaking our plan included a multi- faceted open communication and inclusion process: Committee members have.gone out of their way to provide all the. facts to the residents of West 5e and the City of. Edina.. We set out on a mission to follow all the standard steps required by the City in order to push this process forward. We also wanted to make sure we took everyone's view on the street into consideration as we embarked on this project. Outlined below you will see the steps that we instituted to meet out objective of Reclaiming the Charm to Surrey Lane. Plan of action for this project included: • Committee-Co- Chairs (incurred all time &` expense's of letter campaign) o Chris'& Dawn`Rofidai 5037 West;56 Street . o John & Mary Lohmann 5220 West 56"'`Street • Developed dedicated email account for means of positive or negative feedback from residents • Gathered historical and relevant data to support the story via City of Edina records • Investigated mail and address change implications with the US Postal Service • Engaged the Police Chief and Fire Chief on implications of street name change • Sought the advice of legal authority for implications regarding-address change and how it impacts deed, title and mortgage (this we felt would:be the biggest; inconvenience to people on the street) • Verbally engaged neighbors for support though informal meetings and driveway conversation, this was doneto gauge public opinion • Provided-1-''written notification to all 40 houses on West 56"' Street • Provide 27d written notification to houses on West 5e Street that did not respond to first wave o 23 houses received 2"d Letter, 17 houses responded in favor after first letter • Provided email updates for people who wanted to be kept in the loop on the progress • Analyze feedback after two written notifications and follow 'up with door knocking for individuals who didn't respond and need additional information • Also followed up via phone calls to people who we could not catch at home ,• Outcomes after total neighborhood engagement included: o 25 signed yes's o 5 residents who did not care or did not respond o 10 verbal no's • Provided City of Edina Steve Kirchman with signed petitions of all residents in support of the change • Meeting with Steve provided us with further- direction on how this project needed to progress and the best steps for interacting with the City Council Once we determined we had a legitimate number of-people who were interested, we sought "Resolutions of Support" from two Edina organizations'. (Edina Heritage Preservation Board and Edina Historical Society). Please note that we sought these resolutions after we talked to neighbors on the street. At no time did we use the resolutions to guide a person's decision; it was done after the. fact. It should also be noted for fair balance that Chris Rofidal; is a member of the Edina Heritage Preservation Board. Both organizations felt there was enough Historic significance to warrant supporting our project Final Steps: • Seek time on the Edina City Council Agenda under "Petitions and Communications" segment for the purposes of asking ECC to allow for a public hearing on the matter • Set date and communicate information on public' hearing to residents • If approved, work with all residents in a successful transition of name change EDWA HISTORICAL SOOTY AND MUSEUM September 12, 2006 Chris Rofidal Surrey Lane Committee 5220 West 56' Street Edina, MN 55436 Dear Committee Members: On September 5, 2006, the Edina Historical Society Board of Directors discussed the Surrey Lane Committee request to rename 56" Street back to its-original name of Surrey Lane. : The Edina Historical -Society Board voted in favor of the request, given that "Surrey Lane"- - appears -on the original 1947 plat of record. In addition, the reason for the change to 56"' Street no longer exists: the 56h Street bridge over Highway 100 was never built and 5e Street on the east does not connect with 561' Street on the west. We understand that the Edina City Council will consider other factors in its decision to rename . the street. However, from a strictly historical standpoint, the name Surrey Lane is more significant than 56th Street. The Edina Historical Society supports unique street names that are in keeping with the character and history of a neighborhood. Thank you for seeking the Edina Historical Society input. Good luck with your efforts, Sincerely, Cam`— Kathleen Wetheralli President Edina Historical Society 4711 West 70th Street (1 blk east of Highway 100 & 70th St.) Edina. ND 55435 Phone: (952) 928 -4577. • Fax: (612):915 -6614 • Email: edinahistoryCa aol.com City of Edina Park and Recreation Department EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT RENAMING W. 56" STREET TO SURREY LANE City of Edina WHEREAS, West 56th Street from the Frontage Road west to it's termination was originally named Surrey Lane by the developer; and WHEREAS, Surrey Lane reflects the English history of the other street names in the neighborhood; and WHEREAS, the underlying reason for naming streets is the recognition that names confer character, and groups of related street names give entire neighborhoods a special character; and WHEREAS, The West 56th Street designation reflects the mechanical, standard street numbering system that is, monotonous and devoid of local character; NOW: THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Heritage Preservation Board of the City.of Edina supports the renaming of West 56th Street to-Surrey Lane. obert Kojeti Chris Rofidal Marie horp Laura.Benspn Lou 6lemas r Ian Yue Karen Ferrara Nancy Sch rer /fir // _•� Arlene Forrest City Hall 952- 927 -8861 4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX 952 - 826 -0390 EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424 -1394 WWW.cityofedina.com TTY 952 - 826 -0379 +.V MINUTES OF THLc :- YL-GULka UL' -TTLIG OF T11U;.LpINA,- FtLAATn�ING COIJMI- 33ION, HELD i'iJ 3DA'Y,, rJU:RCH 4, 1947, AT 7130 P „M., IN EDINA VI-1., "-:L HALL. Members present were Krafft,, Thorpe, Nichols and Smith. Minutes of the Regular'Ieeting of February 18, 1947, were approved as submitted. '_Mr. Smith requested that.41r. H.R. Burton present new name for the presently named "Winding Road ", in his plat, "Mirror Lakes in Edina ". This Mr. Burton agreed to do. Mr. Smith reported that he and Chairman Clark of the Park Board had investigated proposed park dedication as shown on H.R. Burton!s preliminary plat, "Indian Hills in Edina ", and that 1N1r. Clark recommended acceptance of this dedication. Motion was made, seconded and carried that Co:rmdssion recommend to the Council that preliminary plat of "Indian Hills in Edina" be approved as submitted. Mr. Carl Hansen's preliminary plat, "Parkwood Knolls" was again presented to the Commission, together with study by A.R. Nichols dated March 4. Motion was made, seconded and carried that the Commission reconmend to the Council the approval of preliminary plat in accordance with recommen- dations made by A.R. Nichols on his sketch dated March 4, and specifically including the provision that developer either cut trees in continuation of Schaefer Road, or make arrangements to acquire the nece= •.sary land to the East to enable him to plat the road at 60 —foot width entirely to the East of this line of trees. Mr. Smith reported that final plat of Ashworth and iIIacBrien's "Edina Park" meets conditions imposed by the Commission, with the exception of the street names. He recommended that the presently named "Surrey _'venue" be bhanged to W. 56th Street,” And that the presently named "Wessex Avenue" be changed to "Code Avenue ". Motion was made, seconded and carried that the Commission recommend to the Council the approval of final plat of "Edina Park ", with the provision that "Surrey Avenue" be changed to W. 56th Street, to conform with present plan of streets. Motion was made, seconded and carried that the Commission recommend to the Council that the necessary steps be taken to change the presently named "Code !!venue" in Codes Highland Park to "Wessex Avenue ". Mr. Smith reported that the Commission's recommendation of February 18, with regard to area restrictions for multiple dwellings had been accepted and confirmed by the Villa;,r,e Council at its regular meeting of Februgry 24. Mr. Gale T. Kesler presented nreliiminary plat of "NTormandale Park", dated February, 1847. This property lieIt west of Highway No. 1003 East of Wessex Avenue extended south, and -south of the Lucy C. Stone property, and comprises approximately ten a.creas. Motion was made, seconded and carried that preliminary -.plat of 'Normandale Park" be referred to [Messrs. Stith and Nicholstfox t; i* r recmamend-..tions. i� a -• U vv . ivy iuuu uuu L' 0 5C1llC 111. Palma M. Nylund, his wife Dated March 24, 1947 63 to Filed May 29, 1947, 1:30 p.m. Village of Edina, a Book 1762 of Deeds., page 94 municipal corporation Consideration $1.00 etc. Doc. No. 2442513 An easement for highway purposes in, over, and upon the tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota described as follows towit: That part of Government Lot 4, in Section 33, Township 117, Range 21, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 4; thence South along the East line of said Lot 4 a distance of 45 feet; thence West parallel with the North line of said Lot 4 a distance of 33 feet; thence on a tangential curve to the right with a radius of 2693.8 feet a distance of 202.16 -feet to point of reverse curve; thence on a reverse curve to the�left with a radius of-2633.8 feet a distance of 197.66 feet to --a point which is 30 feet South at right angles from the North line of said Lot 4; thence West parallel with said North line of Lot 4 to the.'West line, of said Lot 4; thence North along said West line of Lot 4,to the North line of said Lot 4; thence East along said ' line to the point of beginning, subject to public easement in Tunk Highway No. 100. Regularly witnessed (two witnesses). Acknowledged March 24,'1947 by Ernest W. Nylund and Palma M. Nylund, his wife, before Gretchen I. Schussler, Notary Public (Notarial Seal) Hennepin County, Minnesota. ti. Commission expires Jan. 11, 1953. Ernest W. Nylund and Plat of "Nylund's Place ", Village Palma M. Nylund, his wife of Edina, County of Hennepin, _owners and proprietors State of Minnesota and Twin City Federal Dated Aug. 25, 1947 Savings and Loan Association Filed Sept. 22; 1947,,8:40 a.m. (a Minnesota Corporation) Book 118 of Plats, page 16 64 mortgagee Dedication recites: Know all men o by these presents: That Ernest W. The Public Nylund and Palma M. Nylund, his Doc. No. 2462583 wife, owners and proprietors and the Twin City Federal Savings and Loan Association a Minnesota.Corporation, mortgagee'of the following described property, situate in the.County of Hennepin, State°,-,og Minnesota: The North 150 feet of Government Lot 4, Section 33, Township 117; Range 21, Have caused the same to be surveyed and platted as "Nylund's Plac" elf, Village of Edina, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, and do hereby donate and dedicate.to the Public use forever the streets, avenues, boulevards and places as shown on the annexed plat. In witness.whereof.we have hereunto set our hands and affixed our seals and said Twin City Federal Savings and Loan Association have caused these.presents to be signed by its proper officers and its Corporate Seal to be hereunto affixed this 25th day of August A.D. 1947 Surveyor's Certificate attached dated Aug. 25,1947. Approval -by the Village Council of Edina, Minnesota dated Sept. 8th 1947. Contains: 14 Lots, Numbered 1 to 14 inclusive. v O s f -i \! ■111 !1t ►.1 9 F � m S 1 0 P residing at believe that the West 56'" Street neighborhood should reclaim the street name of Surrey Lane. Furthermore, I hereby authorize the Edina City Council to take measures which would ensure West 56th Street (West of Highway 100) to become Surrey Lane. Signature Date To receive updates please provide your email, References & Documented Information Edina Planning Commission minutes:March 4, 1547 • Written minutes that documents that Surrey Avenue was.changed to West 56'" and Wessex was ganged to�Code Avenue Edina Survey Map Feb 10, 1947 • Map of the area that shows same changes as above Edina Final Plat Documents drange'from Surrey Street do West 9e, Street ' Rofidal Home Abstract March 24, 1947 • References, that lan6was deeded to City for purposes of Highway 100 overpass Edina Historical Society Resolution of Support • Passed September 2006 Edina Preservation. Board Resolution of Support • Passed August 2006 25 SignedPetitions • On file with Surrey Lane Committee & example of petition has been provided in packet • House by house Excel file also available for review G«5orh, A. 6- -tjC,,, residing 57 e believe that the West bee Street neighborhood should reclaim the street name of Surrey Lane. Furthermore, 1 hereby authorize the Edina City Council to take measures which would ensure West W Street (West of Highway 100) to become Surrey Lane. Date To receive updates please provide your email �ol1 -7l0� I c J residing at believe that the West 5e Street neighborhood should reclaim the street name of Surrey Lane. Furthermore, I hereby authorize the Edina City Council to take measures which would ensure West 5EP Street (West of Highway 100) to become Surrey Lane. Date S /S To receive updates please provide your email a % residing atD / J�f/n i al7 believe that the West 5e°i Street neighborhood should - reclaim the street name of Surrey Lane. Furthermore, I hereby authorize the Edina City Council to take measures which would ensure West 5e Street (West of Highway 100) to become Surrey Lane. To receive updates please provide your email( (�, n7`i rP, corn r%1dahI b /oorni �or�. k /Z. mt7. U,5 I aft d v 'residing at believe that the West 5e Street neighborhood should reclaim the street name of Surrey Lane. Furthermore, I hereby authorize the Edina City Council to take measures which. would ensure West 56th Street (West of Highway 100) to become Surrey Lane. Date To receive updates please provide your email�J�� ®L- residing at -T— 7 f,Cf believe that the Wes "' Street neighborhood should reclaim the street name of Surrey Lane. Furthermore, I hereby authorize the Edina City Council to take measures which would ensure West 5e Street (West of Highway 100) to become Surrey Lane. Date --6-- ^ %S -) S To receive updates please provide your email �i i !) i JJ � G'r i �i I UMA residing at bn 11�a believe that the West 561' Street neighborhood should reclaim, the street name of Surrey Lane. Furthermore, I hereby me ,t Edina CO ouncil to take,m sures which would ensure West 56th Street (West of Highway 100) to authorize,�the �y ea become nay Lane. 2 residing at - ff believe that the West 5e Street neighborhood should reclaim the street name of Surrey Lane. Furthermore, I hereby authorize the Edina City Council to take measures which would ensure West 56th Street (West of Highway 100) to become Surrey Lane. Date To receive updates please provide your email J ZO Q111s xV - C�C/171 WE'D S lresiding at 5O3-c;Z, w . S(t 114 S!' believe that the West 51P Street - neighborhood should reclaim the street name of Surrey Lane. Furthermore, I hereby authorize 'the Edina City Council to take measures which would ensure West 5e"' Street (West of Highway 100) to become Surrey Lane. Date To receive updates please provide your email M '- S", !a. residing at 50 a' 3 believe that the West 51P' Street neighborhood should reclaim the street name of Surrey Lane. Furthermore, l hereby authorize the Edina City Council to take measures which would ensure West 56th Street (West of Highway 100) to become Surrey Lane. V Date To receive updates please provide your email p r'U iI?� l.0 P O -. C LAS S ck c'cLeO residing at believe that the West Wth Street neighborhood should reclaim the,street name o�f, Surrey `Lane. Furthermore, I hereby authorize the Edi ` ity.Councihto take measures which would ensure West 56 Street (West of Highway 100) to become Surrey ne: Signature >% ° Date � A(7. To receive updates piease provide your email �2p, 5 ® hjlyl i , diwqs, .,w r D -.residing at believe that the West 5e .Street neighborhood should reclaim the street name of Surrey Lane: Furthermore, I hereby authorize the Edina City Council to take measures which would ensure West 56 a Street (West of Highway 100) to become Surrey Lane: - psi Date T:n6 To receive updates please provide your email residing.at 60 Z(O CD • Ce -��i �- . believe that the West 56"' Street neighborhood should reclaim the street name of Surrey Lane. Furthermore, I hereby authofte the,Edina City Council to take measures which,wouid ensure West 561' Street'(west of Highway 100) to become Surrey Lane. Signature Date To receive .updates please provide your email residing at Y/ w rip believe that the.West 56h Street neighborhood should reclaim the street name of Surrey Lane. Furthermore, I hereby authorize the Edina City Council to take measures which would ensure West W' Street (West of Highway 100) to become Surrey Lane. ^ -, 3,0 To receive updates please provide your email S a residing at believe that the' West 5e Street neighborhood should reclaim the street name of Surrey Lane. Furthermore, J hereby authorize the Edina City Council to take measures which would ensure West 56"' Street (West of Highway 100) to become Surrey- Lane. To receive updates please provide your email i S ca., Q I �Co l r residing at 1t41V / J believe that the West 5e Street neighborhood should reclaim the street name of Surrey Lane. Furthermore, I hereby authorize the Edina City Council to take measures which would ensure West 5e Street (West. of Highway 100) to' become Surrey Lane. Sig Date l T --)_ e%' 0 To receive updates please provide your email_ (rte residing at S-i r l \"J �N� believe that the West W Street neighborhood should reclaim the street name of Surrey Lane. Furthermore, I hereby authorize the Edina City Council to.take measures which would ensure West 56n' Street (West of Highway, 100) to become Surrey Lane. Signature Date 5 I l y jo� To receive updates please provide your email ��0�N • Cv� Pus` Cj� C � l 5 .61 Ii. SC� S residing at believe that the West 56t' Street neighborhood should reclaim the 'street name of Surrey Lane. Furthermore, I, hereby authorize the Edina City Council to take measures which would ensure west s Street (West of Highway, loo) to become Surrey Lane. Signature t s /K QG To receive updates please provide your email a T� Mad, 6 PI x,11 any Glz° �L 0° 71 � e Q� �J ��� ��} residin g at 08 5 f.-) 6 believe that the West 56'" Street °neighborhoodashould reclaim the street name of Surrey Lane. Furthermore,l.hereby authorize the Edina City Council 'to take measures which would e'n'sure West 56 Street (West of Highway 100) to become Surrey: Lane. Date To receive updates please provide your email residing at 5 a UJ- Jr ctr'V' believe that the West 51P Street neighborhood should reclaim the street name of Surrey Lane. Furthermore, I hereby authorize the Edina City Council to take measures which would ensure West 6& Street (West of Highway 100) to become Surrey Lane. To receive updates please provide your email a S o n Gb.riC I _ rcL rI+ . YO U'q�l v-, TLo c o (bTYL ti el fi /11 CO �V 44 w6F , residing at believe that the West 56th Street neighborhood should reclaim the street name of Surrey Lane. Furthermore, I hereby authorize the Edina City Council to take measure's which would ensure West 5G" Street (West of Highway 100) to become Surrey Lane. N-.n Date To receive updates please provide your email 4 C�)W ca, IM-)b "' UU.9a VdCL+MGLL� residing at v�,l� lam. believe that the` West 51P Street neighborhood should reclaim the street name of,Surrey Lane. Furthermore, I hereby authorize the Edina .City Council to take measures which would ensure West, Street (West of Highway 100) to become Surrey Lane. Date To receive updates please provide your email iA M jtt �l N. 5e �h S7 �� 1 I ; _kA e C Ir-l", Ate -=6 04e / residing at S22 y W $'6 TJII S believe that the West &P Street neighborhood should reclaim the street name of Surre Lane. Furthermore, I' hereb authorize the Edina City'Councihto take which would ensure West W i Street y become Surrey Lane: (West of. Highway 100) to Date To receive .updates please provide your email C'I-Al2ENCE_ h/. .5W,9^rso/V residing at 5 28 W &S� .56 ' 55436 2 7 believe that the West 5e"' Street neighborhood should redaim.the street name of Surrey Lane. Furthermore, l hereby authorize the Edina City Council to take measures which would ensure West 56 Street (West of Highway 100) to become Surrey Lane. 'Signature To receive updates please provide your email SCORY -.Scv gn/5 ©iv lv&W T V, ,vET- residing at 5^ ?i LIL') believe that the West 56h Street neighborhood should reclaim the street name,of Surrey Lane. Furthermore,, 1, hereby authorize the Edina City Council to take me, asures which would ensure West 56th Street (West,of Highway 100) to become Surrey Lane. Date g o� To receive updates please provide your email C. e— Za 14 Od L -!1 AGENDA ITEM IX.A. is "Reclaim the Charm" Presented by: Surrey Lane Proposal Edina, MN 2006 Mayor Jaynes Hovland Yes ...........Surrey! The Committee to Reclaim Surrey Lane Chris and Dawn Rofidal 952 - 285 -4457 John and Mary Lohmann 952 - 922 -2555 surreylanea- mn.rr.com Reclaim the Charm of Surrey Lane!! � Background &Proposal In 1947 the Village of Edina Planning Commission during the final plat process, voted to change the street name Surrey to West 56'" Street in order to accommodate a potential overpass which would travel east over Highway 100. After nearly 60 years that overpass never occurred and to this day West 56'" Street was never changed back to Surrey. All of this according to Edina Planning Commission minutes, maps, local home abstracts and information passed on by generations of residents on West 56'" Street. Our neighborhood was originally made -up of streets named Richmond, Kent, Windsor, Warwick, Wessex and Surrey. (Wessex was changed to Code at the same meeting as mentioned above.) Each of these names originates from either counties or towns in England and where selected with an English character in mind. This is why a vast majority of residents on West 56"' Street would like to "reclaim the charm" that was taken from the street back in 1947. Benefits to the street name change: • Reclaim the charming name that our street deserves and once was • Much easier to explain to people how to find your house o How many times has the service person been lost on the east side of Highway 100? • Potential property value increase as Surrey is more charming than West 56"' • Emergency services from other cities could potentially find us easier • Aesthetically the name would enhance the area with the other English names • Surrey reclaims the Historical significance of the immediate neighborhood Issues: • No changes in title or deed are anticipated • US Postal Service has a "Duplicate Mail Program" to help with conversion whereby mail can be delivered for 1 year to 2 different address's Finally, Village of Edina Planning Commission documents indicate Surrey listed both as a "Street" and an "Avenue ". It is presumed that "Avenue" was the original name, but documents are conflicting. Since we are going through this change we are proposing the name be changed to Surrey Lane to help compliment our charming neighborhood. No other "Lanes" exist in the-immediate area. Yes ....... Surreyl ►iIM111M Committee to Reclaim Surrey Lane Chris & Dawn Rofidal 952 - 285 -4457 John & Mary Lohmann 952 - 922 -2555 surreylane@mn.rT.com 2006 Plan to "Reclaim the Charm" Surrey Lane Edina, MN Generally speaking our plan included a multi - faceted open communication and inclusion process. Committee members have gone out of their way to provide all the facts to the residents of West 5e and the City of Edina. We set out on a mission to follow all the standard steps required by the City in order to push this process forward. We also wanted to make sure we took everyone's view on the street into consideration as we embarked on this project. Outlined below you will see the steps that we instituted to meet out objective of Reclaiming the Charm to Surrey Lane. Plan of action for this project included: • Committee Co- Chairs (incurred all time & ex9ense's of letter campaign ) • Chris & Dawn Rofidal 5037 West 56 Street • John & Mary Lohmann 5220 West 5e Street • Developed dedicated email account for means of positive or negative feedback from residents • Gathered historical and relevant data to support the story via City of Edina records • Investigated mail and address change implications with the US Postal Service • Engaged the Police Chief and Fire Chief on implications of street name change • Sought the advice of legal authority for implications regarding address change and how it impacts deed, title and mortgage (this we felt would be the biggest inconvenience to people on the street) • Verbally engaged neighbors for support though informal meetings and driveway conversation, this was done to gauge public opinion • Provided 1st written notification to all 40 houses on West 51P Street • Provide 2nd written notification to houses on West 56'" Street that did not respond to first wave o 23 houses received 2nd Letter, 17 houses responded in favor after first letter • Provided email updates for people who wanted to be kept in the loop on the progress • Analyze feedback after two written notifications and follow up with door knocking for individuals who didn't respond and need additional information • Also followed up via phone calls to people who we could not catch at home • Outcomes after total neighborhood engagement included: 0 25 signed yes's 0 5 residents who did not care or did not respond 0 10 verbal no's • Provided City of Edina Steve Kirchman with signed petitions of all residents in support of the change • Meeting with Steve provided us with further direction on how this project needed to progress and the best steps for interacting with the City Council Once we determined we had a legitimate number of people who were interested, we sought "Resolutions of Support" from two Edina organizations (Edina Heritage Preservation Board and Edina Historical Society). Please note that we sought these resolutions after we talked to neighbors on the street. At no time did we use the resolutions to guide a person's decision; it was done after the fact. It should also be noted for fair balance that Chris Rofidal, is a member of the Edina Heritage Preservation Board. Both organizations felt there was enough Historic significance to warrant supporting our project Final Steps: • Seek time on the Edina City Council Agenda under "Petitions and Communications" segment for the purposes of asking ECC to allow for a public hearing on the matter • Set date and communicate information on public hearing to residents • If approved, work with all residents in a successful transition of name change City of Edina EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT RENAMING W. 56T" STREET TO SURREY LANE WHEREAS, West 56`h Street from the Frontage Road west to it's termination was originally named Surrey Lane by the developer; and WHEREAS, Surrey Lane reflects the English history of the other street names in the neighborhood; and WHEREAS, the underlying reason for naming streets is the recognition that names confer character, and groups of related street names give entire neighborhoods a special character; and WHEREAS, The West 561h Street designation reflects the mechanical, standard street numbering system that is, monotonous and devoid of local character; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Heritage Preservation Board of the City of Edina supports the renaming of West 56`h Street to Surrey Lane. obert Kojeti h ris Rofidal Marie hpr Laura Been 26 Lou 8lemas r " Ian Yue Karen Ferrara Nancy Sch rer Arlene Forrest City Hall 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424 -1394 www.cityofedina.com 952 - 927 -8861 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 TTY 952 - 826 -0379 11INUTES OF T&1:- yL-,e;GLJLACi 11hL`TIi-TG OF `1'IfE : 4DINA, ftL ,T•;ING CO'_-1ra- 3SION, HSLD TU- SDAY,, 1,1j RCH 4, 1947, AT 7130 PM.'. IN EDIAiA V1.1 "::L HALL. p;embers present �rere Krafft, ,} yerse;�.Thorpe. Nichols and Smith. to of the 'Regular `Meeting of February 16, 1947, were approved as submitted. �= Mr. Smith recruested that.., -'r. H.R. Burton present new name for the presently named "Winding Road ", in his plat, "Mirror Lakes in Edina ". This Mr. Burton agreed to do. Mr. Smith reported that he and Chairman Clark of the Park Board had investigated proposed park dedication as shown on H.R. Burton!s preliminary plat, "Indian Hills in Eldina", and that Mr. Clark recommended acceptance of this dedication. Motion was made, seconded and carried that Carmassion recommend to the Council that preliminary plat of "Indian Hills in Edina" be approved as submitted. Mr. Carl Hansen's preliminary plat, "Parkwood Knolls" was again presented to the Commission, together with study by A.R. Nichols dated March 4. Motion was mp.de, seconded and carried that the CoT.mmission recon rend to the Council the approval of preliminary plat in accordance with recommen- dations made by A.R. Nichols on his sketch dated March 4, and s2ecifically including the provision that developer either cut trees in continuation of Schaefer Road, or make arrangements to acquire the necessary land to the East to enable him to plat the road at 60 -foot width entirely to the East of_ this line of tre=es. Mr. Smith reported that final plat of Ashworth and NacBrien's "Edina Park" meets conditions imposed by the Commission, with the exception of the street names. He recommended that the presently named "Surrey :;venue" be bhanged to W. 56th Street,'And that the presently named "Wessex Avenue" be changed to "Code avenue ". Motion was made, seconded and carries: that the Commission recommend to the Council the approval of final plat of "Edina Park ", with the provision that "Surrey Avenue', be changed to W. 56th Street, to conform with present plan of streets. Motion was made, seconded and carried that the Commission recommend to the Council that the necessary steps be taken to change the presently named "Code ! avenue" in Codes Highland Park to "Wessex Avenue ". Mr. Smith reported that the Commission's recommendation of Febru•..ry 18, with regard to area restrictions for multiple dwellings had been accepted and confirmed by the Villa; -.e Council at its regt:lar meeting of Fe- ,r-uary 24. Mr. Gale T. Kesler presented preliminary plat of "Norma.ndale Park ", dated hi February, 1947. This property lief west of Hip,-iay No. 100, East of Wessex Avenue extended south, and 'south of the Lucy C. Stone property, and comprises approximat.ely ten a,creas. i-Iotion was made, seconded and. carried that preliml-nary. .plat of "Norma.ndale Park" be referred to MTessrs. Smith and Nichols►foX t $. eir recommend--tions. romm A1-i � vv . ivy iu11%A 011 �1 L' 01 C11LC 111, Palma M. Nylund, his wife Dated March 24, 1947 63 to Filed May 29, 1947, 1:30 p.m. Village of Edina, a Book 1762 of Deeds, page 94 • municipal corporation Consideration $1.00 etc. Doc. No. 2442513 An easement for highway purposes in, over, and upon the tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota described as follows, towit: That part of Government Lot 4, in Section 33, Township 117, Range 21, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 4; thence South along the East line of said Lot 4 a distance of 45 feet; thence West parallel with the North line of said Lot 4 a distance of 33 feet; thence on a tangential curve to the right with a radius of 2693.5 feet a distance of 202.16 feet to point of reverse curve; thence on a reverse curve to the left with a radius of 2633.5 feet a distance of 197.66 feet to a point which is 30 feet South at right angles from the North line of said Lot 4; thence West parallel with said North line of Lot 4 to the West line of said Lot 4; thence North along said West line of Lot 4 to the North line of said Lot 4; thence East along said North line to the point of beginning, subject to public easement in Trunk Highway No. 100. Regularly witnessed (two witnesses). Acknowledged March 24, 1947 by Ernest W. Nylund and Palma M. Nylund, his wife, before Gretchen I. Schussler, Notary Public (Notarial / I Seal) Hennepin County, Minnesota. / ti Commission expires Jan. 11, 1953. Ernest W. Nylund and Plat of "Nyl.und's Place ", Village Palma M. Nylund, his wife of Edina, County of Hennepin, owners and proprietors State of Minnesota and Twin City Federal Dated Aug. 25, 1947 Savings and Loan Association Filed Sept. 22, 1947, 5:40 a.m. (a Minnesota Corporation) Book 115 of Plats, page 16 mortgagee Dedication recites: Know all men 64 to by these presents: That Ernest W. The Public Nylund and Palma M. Nylund, his Doc. No. 2462553 wife, owners and proprietors and the Twin City Federal Savings and Loan Association a Minnesota Corporation, mortgagee of the following described property, situate in the County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota: The North 150 feet of Government Lot 4, Section 33, Township 117, Range 21, Have caused the same to be surveyed and platted as "Nylund's Place ", Village of Edina, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, and do hereby donate and dedicate.to the Public use forever the streets, avenues, boulevards and places'as shown on the annexed plat. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and affixed our seals and said Twin City Federal Savings and Loan Association have caused these presents to be signed by its proper officers and its Corporate Seal to be hereunto affixed this 25th day of August A.D. 1947. Surveyor's Certificate attached dated Aug. 25, 1947• Approval -by the Village Council of Edina, Minnesota dated Sept. 5th 1947. 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Signature, Date To receive updates please provide your email References & Documented Information • Edina Planning Commission minutes March 4, 1947 • Written minutes that documents that Surrey Avenue was changed to West 56"' and Wessex was ganged to Code Avenue Edina Survey Map Feb 10, 1947 • Map of the area that shows same changes as above Edina Final Plat • Documents change from Surrey Street to West 5e Street Rofidal Home Abstract March 24, 1947 • References that land was deeded to City for purposes of Highway 100 overpass Edina Historical Society Resolution of Support • Passed September 2006 Edina Preservation Board Resolution of Support • Passed August 2006 25 Signed Petitions • On file with Surrey Lane Committee & example of petition has been provided in packet • House by house Excel file also available for review f AA, MINUTES OF THE w Edina Transportation Commission o P �� PUBLIC HEARING H o for the NE Edina Traffic Study Report Monday, July 31, 2006 Edina City Hall 4801 West 50th Street Council Chambers MEMBERS PRESENT: Les Wanninger, Warren Plante, Marie Thorpe, Jean White, Marc Usem, Geof Workinger, Joni Kelly Bennett MEMBERS ABSENT: Ellen Cerf, Dean Dovolis STAFF PRESENT: Steve Lillehaug, Sharon Allison, Wayne Houle, Laura Fulton The public hearing was called to order by chair Wanninger. Wanninger said the objective of the meeting is for residents to share with the ETC what they like or do not like about the NE Edina Traffic Study proposals. He said they began meeting in October 2005 and a Study Advisory Committee (SAC) was formed to help the ETC formulate the plan. The SAC included representatives from: • 44th & France Business District • 50th & France Business District, • City of Minneapolis; Fulton Neighborhood Association • City of St. Louis Park; Minikanda Vista Neighborhood Association; Browndale Neighborhood Association • Interlachen/Vernon Grandview Business District • Mn /DOT • Hennepin County During the planning phase there were open houses and business district meetings and the Council was kept informed as the study progressed. The entire report is available online and residents were notified of the public hearing via the Edina Sun and mailing to each resident in the study area. Wanninger said this is the official public hearing for the study as directed by Council. Council will receive a copy of the recorded public hearing and it will also rebroadcast several times on channel 16. A 30 -day comment period will end on August 31. The ETC will review and consider all comments and meet September 7 to approve the final report. The Council will receive the final report and is expected to take action in October. The rules of the public hearing were: speaking time is limited to 5 minutes which will be timed; state name and address; keep it neighborly; and the chair will decide if you've crossed the line. N Marie Cote, from SRF gave an overview of the study's purpose, findings, strategy to address problems, recommendations, business area parking, funding strategy, and benefits. Cote's PowerPoint presentation is available online in its entirety. Comments were as follows: Tim Frederick 4188 W. 44th Street • Would like a mid -block crosswalk to Kojetin park, sidewalk is not necessary; please keep park a "walk -up" one; • Is widening 44th a part of the plan? No; can achieve changes by eliminating some parking; State Aid guidelines require 32 ft for one -side on- street parking; • 44th & France is not a destination spot; neighbors like it as is, including ability to park; do not want parking structure; John Finlayson 5005 Zenith Ave. So, Minneapolis Fulton Neighborhood Association & SAC member • This is of great benefit to Minneapolis; • Encourages traffic to stay where it belongs; • Fulton Neighborhood Association passed a resolution supporting concepts and it was sent to Council member Hodges; Christy Rhodes -Dekko 4703 White Oaks Rd White Oaks Neighborhood Association • Concerned with the timeline and avoiding diversion on Maple and Townes Roads; • Country Club is well represented in the study area and something being done at nearly every intersection except for Bridge Lane; • Cut through area of Townes Road was ignored in the study; • Why not include Townes and Sunnyside which is a blind intersection? • Should document that there is a stop sign at Maple and 49th St. Are there studies that can tell us the effectiveness of the speed bump that is planned for 49th St. which is a cut through area? Ruth Melcher 4624 Bruce Avenue • Regarding the realigned streets, changes will be more dramatic on western streets and will push traffic toward eastern streets which are narrower; • Realignment was done in Country Club and this pushed traffic their way; can this be corrected now? • What will be done when traffic is redistributed elsewhere? • Two streets same size but different traffic control measures are proposed; how can you compare effectiveness? The cost difference is great; • No speed control for Country Club Road considering the accident years ago; • Who is responsible for maintenance and at what expense? • Many people on vacation, should extend the comment period into September; 2 Lisa Hollensteiner 4006 Grimes Avenue • Can you work with St. Louis Park to get a stop sign at 40th & Grimes, this would help to slow traffic as they come over the hill; have written to St. Louis Park and requested a stop sign but have not received a response; • Center island will make street even narrower when vehicles are parked on the street and will interfere with parking for soccer and Golden Years events; Elizabeth Bell 4308 France Avenue Disheartened that study did not discuss France, north of 44th to Excelsior; vehicles travel at high speeds and both Minneapolis and Edina issue many tickets for speeding and illegal passing; there is nothing to impede vehicles on this stretch of France. Tom Wahlrobe 4308 France Avenue • Need more even -flow of traffic; • Nothing in traffic study that addresses France, north of 50th to Excelsior; this area is a speedway; • Minneapolis and Edina police have better things to do than to ticket; need something other than police for drivers to obey the speed limit; • PR campaign and public education is not going to work Steve Welo 4508 Edina Blvd Traffic levels on Browndale Bridge; each thinking they have right -of -way; what was bridge designed for and what is the code if a bridge was to be built today? Does not meet Mn /DOT's requirement and there are plans to refurbish it, including a slight widening where each lane will be approximately 10.3 44 ft and a variance was obtained from Mn /DOT. Drivers will still need to slow down crossing the bridge. Jim Welna 5139 W. 44th St Thanked commissioners and staff for work done; Object to Center Island narrowing at W. 44th & Brookside; especially if it requires a widened street; the intersection is a T and at nights one could end up on the wrong side of the center island. No need for changes. Bruce Clark 4629 Browndale Avenue A letter from Mn /DOT said if Edina did not correct problem over the Browndale Bridge that they would and this was to be done in five years, which has come and passed; Numerous accidents due to bridge and more dangerous with pedestrians; create a one - way traffic over the bridge at different times of day; changes can be made that would be affordable and effective; bridge was not designed for traffic originally. 3 Pat Corcoran 4121 Monterey Avenue Recommended that the sidewalk at 42nd be extended all the way down to accommodate pedestrians attending games at the park. It is a busy street with many children and commuters walking to France. Jim Hickey 4608 Edina Blvd • Thanked the commissioners for doing the work; • Makes sense to increase arterial traffic; • Browndale Bridge is an issue temporary fix? • Waiting 2 -3 years to fix the sewer system in the Country Club is not acceptable; families have had raw sewerage in their basement. Arlene Wilson 4707 Townes Road • Reconsider using speed bumps because they are uncomfortable and not good for people with a bad backs cause discomfort even at very low speeds. Bill Foster 4225 W. 441h St. • Sees nothing that affects traffic flow on W. 44th; • Speeding from stop sign at Wooddale to France; • Does not see any measures to slow traffic; • Crosswalk to park is cheaper than sidewalk; • Sees traffic being diverted to 44th and it is already congested; • Recommends slowing traffic instead of building sidewalk on south side; Eric Flash 4212 Lynn Avenue • Arterial traffic needs fixing; • Spending a lot of money to deal with 30% of traffic that is coming from outside the neighborhood; speeds are within the speed limit and based on police reports, accident levels are low; this is a lot of money that could be spent in the neighborhoods to deal with the 70% traffic that is generated there; • Eliminating on- street parking at 50th & France would move traffic through faster; • Narrowing streets at Wooddale Park would make situation worse; • Money will not be available for Highway 100 until 2014; • Browndale Bridge is a non - issue; Heather Wallace 4701 Townes Road • Lack of sidewalks heightens her neighbor's sensitivity to speed and volumes; • Timing of construction will cause diversion; • No measure to slow traffic at Sunnyside and Townes Rd; • Important that measures taken are both functionally and aesthetically equivalent throughout area; 4 Jonathan Gross 4208 Grimes Avenue • Thanked commissioners for work proposing raised crosswalk at the bottom of the hill at 42nd and Grimes; confused how it would be effective in increasing safety; according to the Neighborhood Traffic Management plan, speed control devices are to be installed mid - block; • At least three times in the report it mentioned that daily traffic volume on most residential streets exceeds 900. This is not necessarily true because out of 40 streets only 17 were measured and only 12 of 40 streets had traffic volume that high. Should change it to say 'daily traffic volume on most of the measured streets within the studied area'. Derek Pitt 4616 Wooddale Avenue • Endorse the plan because it is a solution to a known problem that was quantified by the engineers; • Needs to be more study to make Browndale a one -way to eliminate cut through traffic, this would be cost effective; • Need to keep in mind that they are trying to eliminate the 30% cut through traffic that does not live in the neighborhood and are creating the problems with speeding and squealing tires. Scott Herbst 4011 Grimes Avenue • Five of six on his block oppose sidewalk for safety reasons because it is a hill and even with good maintenance in the winter it could be dangerous for kids and bikes; will lose old maples; does not want concrete in yard; does not want St. Louis Park residents walking in front of their yard; • Concerned about their perception to the rest of the community — speed bumps and humps make them an unfriendly neighborhood; can make changes by using stop signs like St. Louis Park instead of making the neighborhood look unfriendly. Tim Ryan 4929 Maple Road • Not sure what effects the speed bump will have on Townes Road; • Solution to encourage people to use the arterial is great, but not sure that there is enough discouragement to keep people from cutting through the neighborhood. • Would like to see all of the solutions occur contemporaneously so that traffic is not diverted from the Country Club to Maple Road; • Are speed bumps the equivalent of realigned intersections? Jean McGahee 4160 W. 44th Street • Traffic between Wooddale and Grimes is concerning; drivers seem to forget that there is a stop sign at Grimes; please install a sign beyond the park so they can be made aware that there is a stop sign ahead. 5 Santosh Kumar 4171 W. 44th Street • Opposes the sidewalk between Wooddale and Grimes on 44th St because houses have small front yards; crosswalk would serve the purpose of getting to the park; • Great that changes will be made to the artery so that traffic can move faster, but would like to see more quantitative analysis to determine the impact from each of the proposed steps; Bruce Eggan 404 Jackson Avenue So. • Allowing passenger train along Highway 100 would reduce traffic in Edina but there is a law against it right now. Two handouts included "Minnesota Commuter Railroad LLC" and "Do you want passenger train service in Edina? It will not happen." Pat Donahue 4003 Sunnyside Road • Speed bumps on Sunnyside, close to the Convention Grill, seems like it will inhibit the flow of traffic coming off of France onto Sunnyside going west. The same inconsiderate people driving 40 mph eastbound past his driveway will still achieve this speed. Chandra Hammond 4150 W. 441h Street • Choker and Central Island narrowing off of France will not do much to slow down drivers as they are heading toward Wooddale and Grimes; • A sidewalk between Wooddale and Grimes will not do much; a crosswalk would be a much better alternative; • A speed bump on either side of the park in both of the east and westbound lane would help to slow down traffic. Mark Horton 4202 Branson Street • Heard a lot of comments about reduction of speed on various streets. Have you considered reducing the speed limit? The ETC should recommend that Edina has the ability to at least change the speed limit so they have the options to reduce speed limits in some areas; • Would address at least two study goals: reduce diversion of traffic through neighborhoods and keep speeds at or below limits; John Gordon 4505 Browndale Avenue • Thanked the ETC for undertaking this task. • May see potential hostility unless you can show quantitatively how people will be affected; • Understanding what the term realigned intersections means would be helpful; • Unclear what effects the traffic humps close to intersections will have; "If serious about reducing speeds," seems more stop signs would be more effective and cheaper, as well as electronic speed monitors. Lance Silverman 4519 Edina Blvd • Thanks for convening meeting and appreciate the amount of time commissioners and staff has put into this; • There appears to be a lack of understanding exactly what things do; a speed bump will not hurt your back if you go over it at the speed limit; 15% going over the speed limit is a lot of cars; • There is a lack of information as to what the measures do and this information should be available because these measures have been around a long time; • Middle of the block is where speeding occur so put speed bumps there. Kris Johnson 4103 Morningside Road • Lives on the morning race track drop off for Golden Years; impossible to get out of driveway, especially during snowstorm because they slide through the intersection; • Speed bumps were put in at the high school to slow the traffic and while going the speed limit, students driving SUVs above the speed limit were passing her while going over the speed bumps so she questions their effectiveness. Vince Bongaarts 4243 Crocker Avenue • Retired police officer (27 yrs.) and was the traffic safety coordinator, city of Edina; • Agrees with 50th & France proposals • Regarding Morningside and Country Club, need to do a better job of determining where traffic is coming from. Can use traffic counters, place them at every entrance and exit in the Country Club area and run checks to see where flow is coming from and going to; may be surprised to see more flow from this area than is cutting through; • Best time to do counts is Tuesday to Thursday, covers school, meetings, etc. (did the city's traffic counts from 1996 to 2005); should run for at least three days; what was run recently by staff (24 -36 hrs) is not good enough to tell average daily speed; • Parkwood Hills area was studied and was able to tell what was coming and going; this is much more effective than license plates study; Wooddale being a collector street sees traffic from south Edina going to north Edina and into St. Louis Park, it is used by residents from Country Club, Morningside and other areas; if you do not know the residence of the license plates, it is not effective; • Changes in 1993 diverted traffic from Browndale to Edina Blvd; Wooddale diverted traffic to Drexel; • Staff has been working on this for years; • Stores in St. Louis Park are much more accessible than those at 50th & France; • Traffic today has not increased any more since 1999/2000; • Perception of speed is what the driver feels comfortable with even though he is aware of the speed limit; challenged those in attendance to drive 30 mph when going home from the meeting — "it can't be done;" • Sunnyside and Edina Blvd does have higher speeds than rest of area; • The 85"' percentile is interpreted to mean that if 85% of the drivers are going at a certain speed, that speed is considered a good speed for everyone; • To reduce speed to 25 mph, the entire state needs to reduce to prevent confusion; • Talk with residents of Kenwood and Richfield where speed bumps were installed and were removed shortly after installation; N • Will be swamped with requests from the rest of Edina for realignment, etc. and he does not want to be assessed for them; • Fix 50th & France, leave the Morningside and Country Club area as they are, they will survive; Kristi Anderson 4140 W. 441h Street • How will you weigh public comments? • Will the commission alter any of the report based on comments received? • Is one week sufficient time to review comments? Commissioners will receive comments weekly so by the time of the meeting everyone will be aware of comments made; not sure what alterations will be made, but will use the NTMP to deal with individual effects. • Is there a process for altering the report? It is usually altered at every meeting. Bradley Benyas 4200 Lynn Avenue • Pleased to see amount of attention given to main arteries; • What are combined measures and realigned intersections? Combined measures require a street 30 -ft wide; it is a combination of measures such as shrubs, center island median and different paved brick. The approach to the plan is to impact the most amounts of drivers at the best locations which are the entry point of the perimeters to slow speeds and to let them know they are entering a neighborhood. The locations shown are not exactly where the measures will be; they are aware that changes will have to be made when they enter the design phase. Travel lanes would be realigned at the intersections by narrowing them down and making them one -way. Speed bumps are small and usually used in parking lots in commercial developments; speed humps are more gradual and if you are going the speed limit you will not bottom out your car. • Logic of restrictor at every entry is faulty; these measures would not stop him from cutting through so questions the logic; • Any measure taken will not stop speeding; questions the number of measures, seems disproportionate in the Country Club area compared to the Morningside; • How will cost and assessment be distributed? • Is the plan subject to being refined and then shown again? This is the third draft plan and the final report after the public comment will be sent directly to the Council. They will consider making a recommendation to Council where cost is concerned (they do have a policy in place for assessments); Karen Tully 4619 Bruce Avenue • Based on applause, should put a moratorium on this until changes are made at 50th & France, Highway 100 and the Browndale Bridge to see what impact they will have; • Maybe you should focus on the Country Club residents and when they know it is going to hit their pocketbooks maybe they'll slow down; • Does not want to see speed bumps in the neighborhood; • Cut through has always been a problem and they've lived with it; • Have not seen a major increase in traffic in 40 years; Heidi Brandenburg 4620 Browndale Avenue 0 • Business owner at 50th & France; • Seconded the comments that were made earlier; • Can go over the narrow Browndale Bridge, go over hump, narrow realigned intersection and pass over four speed bumps to make it home; not appealing • Get 50th & France ironed first, this has a huge impact on the neighborhood; the roads cannot be made wider; why do they keep building bigger and taller buildings there; even with underground parking, the residents will have visitors; • Many days 491/2 is completely blocked with traffic in the evenings because people are already diverting; Spud Carpenter 4356 Oakdale Avenue • Not a fan of speed bumps; please review and minimize how many you install; • Will the October meeting be closed? • Might there be a third option such as delaying doing anything; • Highway 100 should be completed by October, how might this impact what will happen? • 2 -3 studies done so far; do not see the urgency in this one; • No one has talked about enforcement; maybe this will deter people from cutting through; • Do not fully understand the cost; community will want to know this; Thanks for your efforts. Scott Busyn 5018 Arden Avenue • Commendable effort by the ETC; • Slowing down based on Highway 100 project; there is a 20 -unit building going up at 52nd & France which will increase traffic in his neighborhood; • Wait until 50th & France is developed; • Any reason for studying north of 50th? Based on taskforce recommendation from 1999; • Would like to get word out to his neighbors; • There are no sidewalks in his neighborhood; there is a petition on file for sidewalks but haven't heard anything from city; Sherrilyn Mahowald 4330 W. 42nd Street • Arterials are not adequate; • Traffic calming will shift traffic in neighborhoods and "push traffic around "; • Problem will be pushed around if no good arterial exist. John Cracraft 4227 Alden Drive Against speed bumps; Reduce speed limit (was 20 mph when he grew up in Morningside); Clearly marked crosswalk at Kojetin Park at 44th would help to slow traffic. Wanninger wrapped the public hearing by reminding attendees that written comments can be sent in until August 31. Meeting adjourned at 9:25 a.m. NOTE: Bold fonts in the body of comments reflect changes that were approved by the ETC at the August 18 meeting. 10 v' w9A,1� MINUTES OF THE 0-k a Special Meeting of the �, Edina Transportation Commission H�v �o Thursday, September 7, 2006 Edina City Hall �e 4801 West 50th Street Community Room MEMBERS PRESENT: Les Wanninger, Warren Plante, Marie Thorpe, Jean White, Joni Kelly Bennett, Marc Usem, Dean Dovolis MEMBERS ABSENT: Ellen Cerf, Geof Workinger STAFF PRESENT: Wayne Houle, Sharon Allison I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by chair Wanninger. He said a letter of resignation was received from Commissioner Cerf, the ETC's student representative. He also noted that Steve Lillehaug has moved on from the city of Edina. II. Old Business a. NE Edina Transportation Study Final Report recommendation Wanninger said the meeting was for the ETC to review and approve the NE Edina final study. He said everyone has had a chance to review the public comments and they should discuss and outline for the Council what issues were raised and how they plan on resolving them. The major issues raised by residents are: 0o. Calming Devices • Speed Tables • Combined measures • Why reduce speeds below speed limit Cote explained that the difference between a speed hump and a speed table is that the table is called a flat speed hump and it would either be a version of a speed hump or a speed table and this is a design detail that will be worked out later. No speed bumps are recommended. Bennett said the words were used incorrectly and interchangeably by some and there were those who used the words correctly so they should be careful not to assume that everyone misunderstood the differences; and some people just do not like them. ■ Equity of calming devices The goal is not to have an equal number of devices per street; it's the perimeter of the area as drivers enter and to locate them strategically. The difference between combined measures and the two speed humps is dictated by the width of the roadway at the entry points. The purpose f is for speed control; and at points where there are combined measures is to distinguish that they are entering into a neighborhood and that there is change compared to say 50th Street. Wanninger asked if the measures could cause diversion from one local street to another. Cote said they would be placed north of 50th Street starting with the Browndale Bridge, followed by a speed hump, a measure on Wooddale, Bruce, Arden and Maple; these locations are more effective. 42nd Street was modified to a combined measure because it is wide enough to accommodate a combined measure. Bennett asked where it is going to be located so that it will not interfere with fast moving traffic and residents trying to get into their neighborhood. Cote said this will be taken into consideration when it is being designed and the same goes for Morningside, 44th and Wooddale off of 50th Street. She said they are not currently considering physical barriers at this time such as driveway locations, fire hydrants, etc.; these will be considered during the design phase. Cote said the main purpose of speed humps are to slow drivers down and putting them consecutively creates a gateway effect and lets drivers know that that they are entering a neighborhood. Wanninger said they are being asked to approve a 'master plan,' that conceptually locates the measures. He said 42 "d, Grimes and Sunnyside have high speeds and the consultants and traffic engineers will design specific plans for these streets. The two speed humps, for example, on Sunnyside may be the best design in a location closer to Curve Avenue and it may become a mid -block location but it would be placed at best location coming from France Ave. Bennett said some would rather see stop signs at Curve and Sunnyside instead of speed humps. Cote said she cannot recommend stop signs as a means to slow people down because they are to identify who has the right -of -way at an intersection and to stop if there is a visibility problem for safety purposes. Dovolis said Minneapolis tried this and the stop signs became meaningless because people were ignoring them. Plante said more stop signs were installed in the Country Club neighborhood and there is still speeding. There are reports that people do not come to a complete stop at these stop signs. Beside reducing speed, Cote said in general traffic measures will reduce traffic, to what degree is not certain because there are multiple studies with varying answers but it can deter people from using the local streets because they would rather not deal with the humps. She said the idea is to use a combination of measures to remove the traffic from the neighborhoods. Drivers should be able to go over speed humps comfortably at 25 mph. Wanninger said 70% of the volume is residents in greater NE Edina so this traffic will still be there; the other 30 %, if reduced by 40 -60% and 50th and France flows well, drivers will probably make the choice to stay on 50th and also on France. He said this is a combined strategy. Dovolis ask if there are portable speed. bumps that could be used for a test period before permanent implementation. Houle said there are portable speed bumps but they are very expensive. White said many comments were received from Browndale residents in response to traffic diverting to their street. Cote said the Browndale comments looks as though one comment was passed on to others as a response and the information is incorrect. She said to say that there are no measures for Browndale and that Drexel and Arden are receiving more calming measures is incorrect; she said Drexel, Casco and Bruce do not have any more calming measures than Browndale. Arden and Bruce have two speed humps because of the width of the road, unlike Browndale. She said coming from 50th, Browndale has the bridge which is a traffic calming measure followed by a speed hump and a realigned intersection. At Bridge Lane there is a 4 -way stop sign and one also at Sunnyside & Browndale. 2 Bennett said the comments are not only about number of measures but also equivalency effect of a speed hump vs. a realigned intersection and this was also raised by residents on Bruce and in the White Oaks Neighborhood. Houle said realigned intersections are to slow cars down when they are turning, for pedestrian safety. Cote said the design creates a better 90 degree turning angle. Houle showed examples of what is proposed for the Country Club area as part of the reconstruction project. Bennett suggested that the examples shown become the prototype for designing other neighborhoods and be made available in color because it shows the details better. After discussion, the consensus is to include a couple sample pages in the report and on the web. Houle will chose a couple pages to include in the final report showing measures that residents will see in their neighborhood and in other parts of the city. Usem said many of the comments seemed to have taken the report literally in terms of placement of humps, number of humps, etc. and he suggested adding a sentence stating that the placement and number of measures in the report is a conceptual plan. Dovolis moved that they accept the conceptual master plan of calming devices. Bennett does not believe that all the comments have been discussed in full. Dovolis said some of the comments are getting into the design phase such as not being able to back out of the driveway. Cote said this is a detail that will be worked out in the design phase. Usem asked if they can include quantitative effects that the measures will have. Cote said they can add a general statement that says speed and volume will be reduced because traffic studies quantitative effects are usually based on a variety of factors. Bennett said she does not believe the plan is ready for final approval, except for the Country Club Area, because they do not have an area -wide consensus as to what the problems are. She said the design is not ready for Greater NE Edina like it is for the Country Club. Dovolis said the Country Club has been working on traffic issues for the past 10 -13 years while the Morningside and White Oaks are just beginning. The motion was seconded by Plante. Ayes: Wanninger, Plante, Usem, Dovolis, White, Thorpe Nayes: Bennett Absent: Workinger Motion carried. ►TH100 — should we delay study /project Wanninger said they supported the St. Louis Park Council when they were considering this project. Dovolis moved that the Highway 100 project not be delayed. Seconded by Thorpe. Ayes: All Nayes: 0 Absent: Workinger Motion carried. No-Scheduled Neighborhood Improvements ■ Browndale Bridge — safety issues Houle said the bridge is structurally sound but some modifications /repairs such as widening of the lanes will be done within the next one to two years. A variance was received from the state because the width of the lanes does not meet state standards. The new widths will be safer but at the same time will not be wide enough for drivers to speed over the bridge. The bridge 3 will continue to serve as a calming device even with the wider lanes. Dovolis moved to support the renovations to the Browndale Bridge. Seconded by Bennett. Ayes: All Nayes: 0 Absent: Workinger Motion carried. • Utility Improvements in Country Club Realigned Intersections • West 44th Street No widening planned Houle said a resident printed out a needs analvis from the state's website that shows a general idea of what the needs might be for W. 44 in say 20 years. When a needs analysis is completed, it is done under the assumption that everything will be replaced. As plans are made for local roadways, the needs analysis is not taken into consideration; it is a tool that is re,%uired by the state but is never used by the city. Houle said there are no plans to widen W. 44 or take out trees. He said the state does not approve of calming devices such as raised speed tables on state aid roads so a center island with a crosswalk might be better for this area. Cote said both options are still on the table, the center island /crosswalk and sidewalk on the south side. Bennett said comments were received regarding widening the west end of 44th at Brookside to put in a center island; and she asked about bump outs at the intersections. Houle said they cannot change turning movements on a state aid road and Cote said there has to be a noticeable change in the width for them to be effective and a small bump out is not worth the cost. • Cross -walk at Kojetin Park Wanninger said the Park Board should be responsible for having sidewalks along the perimeter of all parks. Commissioners and staff were informed W. 45th provides access to the park from the west. Bennett said the idea of a mid -block crosswalk with an island would address the sidewalk/crosswalk issue for which many comments were received. Dovolis moved for approval for W. 44th and Kojetin Park. Seconded by Bennett. Ayes: All Nayes: 0 Absent: Workinger Motion carried. ► Other Areas — south of the study area Houle said questions were raised regarding what was being done south of 50th. He said areas not included in the study can be studied in the future. Bennett asked about developing a gateway prototype. Houle said he is in favor but the county does not allow them on county roads. lo- Sidewalks in other locations 42nd Street (from Grimes to the city boundary) - Bennett said there probably would be support for a sidewalk. She said a petition failed about 10 -15 years ago but there are younger families now. There are also two schools in the neighborhood. There is a general consensus that a sidewalk makes sense because of the schools and park. Bennett moved to approve sidewalks on 42nd St. Seconded by Usem. 4 Bennett said there is a trail in Weber She said the sidewalk from Grimes i s sidewalk should stop at Inglewood. Ayes: All Nayes: 0 Absent: Workinger Motion carried. Park and she would like to see this system completed. not wanted. Cote said the current map showing the ► Implementation • How will projects be funded • How to avoid temporary diversions Wanninger said funding makes it impossible to do everything all at once and it is more cost effective during road reconstruction. He said they'll need to be careful to not cause diversion. Cote said it's the permanent diversion that they must avoid; she said there will be temporary diversion just like with any regular road reconstruction project. Houle is recommending that implementation costs be paid for from the general fund because when assessing property owners, he must be able to show benefits to the property based on the assessed amount. He said it is going to be difficult to prove benefits to NE Edina alone because the changes will benefit residents.from other parts of the city. Wanninger said this is very similar to the baseball concession stand that was paid for from the general funds. Dovolis said he supports a policy that recognizes that the benefits enhance the livability of the city of Edina and it is not specific to a particular street or properties. . Bennett believes this would set precedent and it would not be a good one. She said there is no public consensus on the problem and the problems varies within the area and to create a citywide payment would encourage perception to prevail over the real problem. She said where speeding exists is questionable with the data collected for example, where devices are desired is not where the greatest problems may be occurring and what's being proposed may not deal effectively as something else. Bennett said a citywide payment removes the people from trying to figure out the value of what they're asking for andr it also removes the ability to send in comment for something that was not fully considered and if it is going to be assessed, it gives the people one last chance to oppose something not of value to them. Dovolis said he does not believe it short circuits the democratic process. He said it avoids the battle of who gets what and who is paying. He said traffic and calming measures are an imperfect science and defining benefits is impossible and divisive. He said he supports the citywide payment: Cote said if she was asked to identify measures as they relate to benefits it would be nearly impossible. She said if traffic becomes less on Grimes Ave due to more people using Hwy. 100, 50th St and France Ave this is a benefit to the residents on Grimes Ave and without doing a very detailed OD study and interviewing every vehicle, she would never be able to tell their origination and destination. Wanninger said assuming that a design is successful in making it easier to get onto 42nd from France Ave, wouldn't the residents of 42nd benefit as well as those not living on 42nd and who do you assess in such a situation. Houle explained that showing benefits would have to. be done similarly to sound wall assessments on a tiered system. Wanninger said if they expect Council to adopt the entire plan, the funding is an important piece. Houle said the city had a surplus of $1 million last year due to construction permits and this is expected to continue for the next three years. Bennett asked who is going to pay if a measure has to be taken out. The general fund would also pay for removals. Currently, the residents are assessed for road reconstruction while the city pays for all utility reconstruction (storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main and curb & gutter). Bennett said if this was on the table before the public hearing on July 31 there would have been a lot of comment on it, but even though cost was a big issue, lack of information negated the public's ability to comment on this. Wanninger asked if the arterials should also be included under citywide funding. The consensus is they should not be included because other funds are available. Thorpe said for areas needing traffic calming and cost is an issue, citywide funding would make it possible. Bennett said public payment for the arterial is good, but for residential measures, it is asking the residents to pay for something that makes it more difficult for them to use certain roadways. Dovolis moved that arterial improvements be funded through the various funding sources available for arterials and recommend using general funds to support the residential area -wide traffic studies improvements. Seconded by White. Wanninger asked for staffs reaction to the motion. Houle said the improvements would have to be added to the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and they should keep in mind other neighborhoods 'needing traffic calming such as the high school area and the 701h St corridor. Dovolis said he is pushing for a traffic study in NW Edina. Usem asked if this would create a precedent to do all four quadrants of the city. Wanninger said yes and they should be done. Bennett said there will be a problem if residents are told that they are going to pay for something in one part of town and their neighborhood will not be done for awhile. The consensus is that residents .are already paying for projects that are not directly beneficial to their neighborhood, based on other projects that Council has approved. Ayes: Wanninger, Plante, Usem, Dovolis, White, Thorpe Nayes: Bennett Absent: Workinger Motion carried. ► Public Safety ■ Lower speed limit to 25 mph Cote said Lillehaug addressed this in the FAQs covering the current state law. Houle said Lillehaug was unsuccessful in getting support from the MN League of Cities for 25 mph statewide. The objection was based on enforcement and the levels at which drivers feel most comfortable driving. Bennett said she does not understand the opposition because there are 25 mph speed limits in other cities on parkways, etc. Houle said cities with 25 mph speed limit have done so illegally because they are allowed only a '/Z mile stretch. Traffic studies have shown that drivers do not abide by the reduced speed limit. Wanninger said if the long term objective is to have 25 mph, one way is through legislation and the next is to conduct tests with clear results that will help bring about legislation. Bennett said more than one Councilmember is in favor of doing a test area and St. Louis Park might also consider it. She proposed using the NE quadrant as a test area. Bennett said this is one thing that they can do area -wide now, when the full plan will not be built until 2011. Wanninger said he likes the idea of working for statewide legislation. Plante moved that they contact their legislators to sponsor legislation that would lower the speed limit to 25 mph statewide. Seconded by White. 0 Ayes: Wanninger, Plante, Usem, Dovolis, White, Thorpe, Bennett Nayes: 0 Absent: Workinger Motion carried. • Install stop signs at all intersections • Vehicle speeds on arterial roadways ► Is there enough data for a good analysis? Warininger said based on his experience collecting data, he's learned that you must check your data against common sense and experience and the data collected shows that a significant amount of traffic is diverting through the neighborhoods because using the arterials is slower and there are a few years of anecdotal data that shows that people disregard the unwarranted stop signs that were installed in the Country Club neighborhood. He said there is sufficient data that shows that they should do something on the arterials and slow speeds on the residential streets and while they could collect more data, he believes the rest of the money could be better spent on implementation. Bennett noted an error on page 9 in reference to 'volume' and school should be schools. Bennett said she is still concerned with the wording of the amount of traffic, generated by the area and that Wanninger had summed it up well at a previous meeting but the change was not made. Cote will change the sentence to say 'the remaining 70% of traffic is generated within the study area.' Wanninger suggested adding a section to the report that shows the ETC's response to the residents' comments so that the Council can see the rational for their decisions. After final editing, the final report will be posted to website. Revisions are: adding the realigned intersections that will serve as the prototype; add sidewalk on 42nd from Grimes to city limits; page 9 text changes; and reword the sentence in reference to traffic generated in the study area. Dovolis moved that the ETC accepts the final report for the NE Edina Traffic Study and move it forward to Council. Wanninger amended the motion to include that this is the ETC's final report to the Council and as such they are strongly recommending that the Council approve the entire report. Amendment accepted by Dovolis. Seconded by White. Bennett said she would like to vote in favor of the report but would like to reserve her right to freely discuss those areas in which she has objections. Houle recommended that the ETC do not get into the habit of voting with reserved objections. He said votes should be either yes or no. Commissioners agreed with Bennett. Ayes: Wanninger, Plante, Usem, Dovolis, White, Thorpe, Bennett Nayes: 0 Absent: Workinger Motion carried. III. Approval of Minutes Bennett moved to postpone approval of the meeting minutes until the next meeting. Seconded by Dovolis. F1 Ayes: Wanninger, Plante, Usem, Dovolis, White, Thorpe, Bennett Nayes: 0 Absent: Workinger Motion carried. Other Business Houle said he would like to invite Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications Director, to attend the next meeting to explain web streaming, a new technology that the city is using to record meetings and then rebroadcast them on the web. The, final report to the Council will most likely be on the agenda for the 2nd meeting of October said Houle. Wanninger asked if the ETC should have a workshop with the Council. The consensus is no; they should go straight for final approval in October and strongly urge the Council to approve the report in its entirety and not send it back to the ETC for reworking. Wanninger moved to show strong support and gratitude to Lillehaug for the outstanding professional services he's given to the ETC and the professional manner in which it was done. Seconded by Bennett. Ayes: Wanninger, Plante, Usem, Dovolis, White, Thorpe, Bennett Nayes: 0 Absent: Workinger Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. RI DATE: September 5, 2006 MEMORANDUM CITY OF EDINA TO: Transportation Commission FROM: Steven Lillehaug SUBJECT: NE Edina Transportation Study Report — Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) The following are frequently asked questions regarding the final Northeast Edina Transportation Study Report that was approved for public comment by the Transportation Commission on June 26, 2006. Staffs responses follow the comments in italics. 1. Why doesn't the City simply lower the speed limit to 25 -mph? Current Minnesota law does not allow lowering the speed limit on collector and arterial roadways such as West 44th Street and West 50th Street — only on local residential roadways under one -half mile in length. However, the City Council recently updated the City's speed limit policy and decided not to allow lowering of the speed limit until it is done uniformly state wide. Additionally, Edina's City Council supported and approved a resolution calling for the state to lower the speed limit on local, residential streets uniformly statewide to 25 mph. . 2. Why doesn't the City simply install STOP signs at all intersections to calm traffic speed and volume? STOP sign requests are evaluated using current City policies that follow standard state- wide warrants for traffic devices. Typically, STOP signs are installed to control and define driver's right -of -way where needed. STOP signs are not typically used to control vehicle speeds or volume. Over -use of any sign (especially if un- warranted) leads to a high disregard for the sign, many times causing a less safe situation than existed previously due to driver's and pedestrian's misconception of the effectiveness and false sense of security of the sign. Requests for STOP signs can be coordinated directly through the Engineering Department, separate from this study, by contacting the City of Edina's Traffic Safety Coordinator. 3. Why doesn't the plan include installing a crosswalk at Koietin Park in lieu of constructing a sidewalk along the south side of West 44 Street between Wooddale Avenue and Grimes Avenue? The report includes an alternate measure defined as a mid -block crossing /center median island combination in lieu of the sidewalk. This enhanced crosswalk option will be further considered during the evaluation of the feasibility of a sidewalk along West 44th Street. . September 5, 2006 Memorandum - FAQ 4. Is widening West 44th Street part of the plan? No. However slight impacts adjacent to the center island narrowing locations might b< needed. West 44th Street will further be evaluated during the planning for its reconstruction in the years to come — separate from this study. West 44th Street is a State Aid route and certain Mn /DOT guidelines (e.g. width of roadway, 28 -ft wide roadway with no parking and 32 -ft wide roadway with parking on one side) need to be adhered to with any reconstruction of the roadway. Adequate, minimum street widths will be maintained, however, in most instances parking will need to be prohibited adjacent to many of the calming devices 5. What will be done to avoid the temporary diversion of traffic if all planned calming devices are not constructed contemporaneously? What will be done if traffic is unintentionally diverted on a permanent basis? The Master Plan is sensitive to and designed to balance the effects of all safety improvements to avoid the diversion of traffic. The intention of the proposed improvements is to minimize diverting traffic. A balance of calming devices is being proposed to minimize the diversion of traffic. Post studies will be performed and evaluated to address possible negative unintentional impacts. The implementation strategy in the report's Appendix D further addresses this issue. 6. How will cost and assessment be distributed for the improvements? Safety improvements are being planned to coincide with area reconstruction projects, when possible. Costs for the safety improvements will be minimal when compared to the overall costs and assessments of the planed reconstruction improvements and will add a relatively small increase to any reconstruction assessment amounts. The costs and assessments will be determined during the more specific feasibility study stages of the area's anticipated reconstruction projects, on a project by project basis. Additionally, the benefit of each safety improvement as well as the benefited areas will be more clearly substantiated and defined during the more localized feasibility stages of the reconstruction projects. The implementation strategy in the report's Appendix D further addresses this issue. 7. completed? The 3- tiered approach has been recommended and has been determined that a combined approach will be most prudent as no single approach offers a total solution to all identified issues. Delaying improvements will only prolong the issues. It is anticipated that short term improvements may be realized due to the arterial improvements, however, quickly equalized resulting in relatively the same traffic levels due to metro -wide traffic arterial deficiencies. .8. What is being done regarding the safety issues that are currently experienced on the Browndale Bridge? Why doesn't the study propose turning Browndale Avenue (and /or other streets) into a one way street? The City has plans to refurbish the bridge, including a slight widening of the traveled lane where each lane will be approximately 11 ft - a variance was obtained from Mn /DOT to do so. Drivers will continue to need to drive cautiously across the bridge. Making Browndale Page 2 of 4 September 5, 2006 Memorandum - FAQ (and /or other streets) a one -way would change traffic patterns and divert traffic — the goals of this study are to avoid this. 9. What are combined measures and realigned intersections? Combined measures require a street 30 -ft wide; it is a combination of measures such as shruba4andscaping, center - island median, speed hump and possible textured pavement. It is intended to use the combined measures at certain strategic points to educate drivers and to reinforce that slower speeds are desired in this area. The approach to the plan is to impact the majority of the drivers at the best locations coming off adjacent collector and arterial roadways onto local roadways. 10. What are realigned intersections? Will the realigned intersections divert traffic to adjacent parallel streets? The realigned intersections are being proposed to improve and better define driver's right - of -way as well as improve pedestrian safety by changing the geometrics of the intersection, which will follow more typical intersection design guidelines. The realigned intersections are not being implemented in an attempt to divert traffic — they are being implemented to improve safety deficiencies only. During the final design and implementation stages of the realigned intersections, the design elements will more closely be scrutinized and evaluated to minimize and deter any unintentional diversion of traffic to any adjacent intersection. The preliminary realigned intersections are available on the City's website for viewing. 11. Why doesn't the study address vehicle speeds and volumes on France Avenue? Impeding traffic on arterial roadways was not a goal of the study. However, speeding and erratic behavior are safety issues and these concerns shall be passed on to Edina's Police Department for continued enforcement. 12. Why doesn't the plan include recommendations to include sidewalk in other locations? Sidewalks are being proposed in locations directly adjacent to public facilities (e.g. parks and schools). Other sidewalks could be petitioned to be installed as desired and necessary to ideally compliment the City's sidewalk network. 13. Residents have been waiting 2 -3 years to fix the sewer system in the Country Club which is not acceptable: families have had raw sewerage in their basements. Whv doesn't the City pursue the necessary utility improvements now? Temporary sanitary improvements were made on several sanitary lines in the Country Club neighborhood to maintain the systems integrity. City staff will continually evaluate the system to ensure its integrity prior to across - the -board improvements being implemented in the Country Club neighborhood. 14. Why doesn't the plan include more calming measures mid -block where the speeding most often occurs? Why isn't more being done to discourage cut - through traffic? Many of the safety improvements being proposed throughout the northeast Edina area are meant to help educate the public to maintain safe vehicle speeds throughout the area. It is intended to use the speed humps and combined measures at certain strategic points to educate drivers and to reinforce that slower speeds are desired in this area without having to install them at every multiple mid -block location throughout northeast Edina. The "sticks" Page 3 of 4 September 5, 2006 Memorandum - FAQ proposed to be used are meant to be subtle in an effort to avoid inconvenience to the "local" drivers. 15. Will the speed "bumps" be uncomfortable and cause major inconveniences to the local traffic? Speed "bumps" will not be installed on City of Edina streets. Rather, speed "humps" and /or `tables" are proposed that minimize the discomforts of the typical speed "bump'; yet are effective in maintaining reasonable safe speeds. It is intended to use the speed humps and combined measures at certain strategic points to educate drivers and to reinforce that slower speeds are desired in this area without having to install them at every multiple mid - b lock location throughout northeast Edina. Adequate spacing of the calming devices will be maintained from intersections to ensure proper and adequate turning movements. The City's Transportation Commission Policy further details and evaluates the measures, which can be viewed on the City's website. 16. Is the Origination- Destination Study that was performed adequate in determining the amount of "cut- through" traffic? The origination - destination study adequately determines and gives a general snapshot of the through traffic. A more in -depth study could be performed but would only further reinforce that many of the local streets experience higher levels of traffic due to the diversion and congestion on the arterial streets. The Origination- Destination Study used is an effective method to determine typical traffic that enters point A and exits point B with no stops in between, effectively measuring through" traffic for that specific area from point A to point B. 17. Why does the City need to slow vehicle speeds down when most are already traveling at or below the speed limit? There are studies that show in residential areas, although the 85th percentile speed is at or below the speed limit, safety issues exist at 30 mph and that a safer speed limit should be 25 or 20 mph. (The 85th percentile speed is the speed at which 85% of the vehicles are traveling at or below, and is typically the speed that roadways are considered safe to travel at. The 85th percentile speed is typically the most effective speed limit for the roadway.) Additional supporting studies show that vehicle speed has a compelling impact on the likelihood a pedestrian will die in a vehicle - pedestrian crash. When a vehicle is traveling at 40 mph, a pedestrian has only a 15 percent chance of surviving a crash - at 20 mph, a 95 percent chance of surviving. 18. How will the Transportation Commission and the City Council consider and weigh the public's comments? The transportation Commission and City Council will receive copies of all comments for consideration. The Commission will review /consider comments and alter the study report accordingly. The Council will receive all information for their final consideration. All public comments will be considered by the Commission at its September 7, 2006 meeting. The Council is anticipated to consider the final report in October 2006.. A final report will be available prior to the Council's final consideration. -All Transportation Commission and Council meetings are open to the public. Page 4 of 4 DATE: August 31, 2006 MEMORANDUM CITY OF EDINA TO: Transportation Commission FROM: Steven Lillehaug, Traffic Engineer SUBJECT: NE Edina Transportation Study Report— Public Comments /Responses The following are comments received regarding the final DRAFT NE Edina Transportation Study Report that was approved for public comment by the Transportation Commission on June 26, 2006. Staffs responses follow the comments in italics. Public Hearing Comments /Response: Tim Fredrick, 4188 W. 44th Street • Would like a crosswalk to park, sidewalk is not necessary. The report includes an alternate measure defined as a mid -block crossing /center median island combination as a possibility in lieu of the sidewalk dependent upon further evaluation. • Is widening 44th a part of the plan? No. However slight impacts adjacent to the locations center island narrowing locations might be needed. 44th Street will further be evaluated during the planning for its reconstruction in the years to come — separate from this study. 44th Street is a State Aid route and certain Mn /DOT guidelines (e.g. width of roadway, 28 -ft wide roadway with no parking and 32 -ft wide roadway with parking on one side) need to be adhered to with any reconstruction of the roadway. • 44th & France is not a destination spot; neighbors like it as is, including ability to park; John Finlayson, 5005 Zenith Ave. So, Minneapolis, Fulton Neighborhood Association & SAC member This is of great benefit to Minneapolis. Encourages traffic to stay where it belongs. Fulton Neighborhood Association passed a sent to Council member Hodges. resolution supporting concepts and it was Christy Rhodes - Dekko, 4703 White Oaks Rd, White Oaks Neighborhood Association • Concerned with the timeline and avoiding diversion on Maple and Townes Roads. The implementation strategy and timeline has been included in Appendix D of the report. The Master Plan is sensitive to and designed to balance the effects of all safety improvements to avoid the diversion of traffic. August 29, 2006 Memorandum - Public Comments /Responses • Country Club is well represented in the study area and something being done at nearly every intersection except for Bridge Lane. • Cut through area of Townes Road was ignored in the study. • Why not include Townes and Sunnyside which is a blind intersection? The intersection is a typical T- intersection. Any sight line issues shall be looked at by City staff to ensure unsafe situations do not exist. • Should document that there is a stop sign at Maple and 49th St. Are there studies that can tell us the effectiveness of the speed bump that is planned for 49th St. which is a cut through area? Yes, the City's Transportation Commission Policy defines and evaluates the effectiveness of a speed hump and speed table. Ruth Melcher, 4624 Bruce Avenue • Regarding the realigned streets, changes will be more dramatic and will push traffic toward eastern streets which are narrower. The realigned intersections are being proposed to improve and better define driver's right - of -way as well as improve pedestrian safety by changing the geometrics of the intersection, which will follow more typical intersection design guidelines. The realigned intersections are not being implemented in an attempt to divert traffic — they are being implemented to improve safety deficiencies only. • Realignment was done in Country Club and this pushed traffic their way; can this be corrected now? • What will be done when traffic is pushed elsewhere? The intention of the proposed improvements is to minimize diverting traffic. Post studies will be performed and evaluated. • Two streets same size but different traffic control measures are proposed; how can you compare effectiveness? The cost difference is great. Revisions were made to the safety improvement Master Plan to maintain consistency. • No speed control for Country Club Road considering the accident years ago; • Who is responsible for maintenance and at what expense? The City will maintain the roadways — this follows current policy. • Many people on vacation, should extend the comment period into September. Comments will be accepted as they are received — even beyond the official comment period deadline. The Transportation Commission meeting to consideration all comments is September 7, 2006. Lisa Hollensteiner, 4006 Grimes Avenue • Can you work with St. Louis Park to get a stop sign at 40th & Grimes, this would help to slow traffic as they come over the hill; have written to St. Louis Park and requested a stop sign but have not received a response. STOP sign requests are evaluated using current City policies that follow standard warrants for traffic devices. Requests for STOP signs can be requested directly through the Engineering Department, separate from this study, by contacting the City of Edina's Traffic Safety Coordinator. • Center island will make street even narrower when vehicles are parked on the street. Page 2 of 12 August 29, 2006 Memorandum - Public Comments /Responses Adequate, minimum street widths will be maintained, however, in most instances parking will need to be prohibited adjacent to many of the calming devices. Elizabeth Bell, 4308 France Avenue • Disheartened that study did not discuss France, north of 44�' to Excelsior; vehicles travel at high speeds and both Minneapolis and Edina issues many tickets for speeding and illegal passing; there is nothing to impede vehicles on this stretch of France. Impeding traffic on arterial roadways was not a goal of the study. However, speeding and erratic behavior are safety issues and these concerns shall be passed on to Edina's Police Department for continued enforcement. Tom Wahlrobe, 4308 France Avenue • Need more even -flow of traffic. • Nothing in traffic study that addresses France,, north of 50th to Excelsior; this area is a speedway. Speeding and erratic behavior are safety issues and these concerns shall be passed on to Edina's Police Department for continued enforcement. • Minneapolis and Edina police have better things to do than to ticket; need something other than police for drivers to obey the speed limit. Impeding traffic on arterial roadways was not a goal of the study • PR campaign and public education is not going to work. Steve Welo, 4508 Edina Blvd • Traffic levels on Browndale Bridge; each thinking they have right -of -way; what was bridge designed for and what is the code if a bridge was to be built today? The City has plans to refurbish the bridge, including a slight widening of the traveled lane where each lane will be approximately 11 ft - a variance was obtained from Mn /DOT to do so. Drivers will continue to need to drive cautiously across the bridge. Jim Welna, 5139 W. 40' St • Thanked commissioners and staff for work done. • Object to Center Island narrowing at W. 44th & Brookside; the area does not have a speeding problem and at nights one could end up on the wrong side of the center island. No need for changes. Appropriate signing will be installed at all calming device locations where warranted to properly regulate and warn drivers and pedestrians. Bruce Clark, 4629 Browndale • A letter from Mn /DOT said if Edina did not correct problem over the Browndale Bridge that they would and this was to be done in five years, which has come and passed; Numerous accidents due to bridge and more dangerous with pedestrians; create a one - way traffic over the bridge at different times of day; changes can be made that would be affordable and effective; bridge was not designed for traffic originally. The City has plans to refurbish the bridge, including a slight widening of the traveled lane where each lane will be approximately 11 ft - a variance was obtained from Mn /DOT to do so. Drivers will continue to need to drive cautiously across the bridge. Page 3 of 12 August 29, 2006 Memorandum - Public Comments /Responses Pat Corcoran, 4121 Monterey • Recommended that the sidewalk at 42nd be extended all the way down to accommodate pedestrians attending games at the park. It is a busy street with many children and commuters walking to France. Sidewalks are being proposed in locations directly adjacent to public facilities. Other sidewalks could be petitioned to be installed as desired and necessary to ideally compliment the City's sidewalk network. Jim Hickey, 4608 Edina Blvd • Thanked the commissioners for doing the work; • Makes sense to increase arterial traffic. • Browndale Bridge is an issue. • Waiting 2 -3 years to fix the sewer system in the Country Club is not acceptable; families have had raw sewerage in their basement. Temporary sanitary improvements were made on several sanitary lines in the Country Club neighborhood to maintain the systems integrity. City staff will continually evaluate the system to ensure its integrity prior to across - the -board improvements being implemented in the Country Club neighborhood. Arlene Wilson, 4707 Townes Road. • Reconsider using speed bumps because they are uncomfortable and not good for people with a bad back. Speed "bumps" will not be installed on City of Edina streets, Rather, speed "humps" and /or `tables" are proposed that minimize the discomforts of the typical speed "bump'; yet are effective in maintaining reasonable safe speeds. Bill Foster, 4225 W. 44th St. • Sees nothing that affects traffic flow on W Several safety improvements are proposed traffic safety. 44th. along West 44th Street that will improve the • Speeding from stop sign at Wooddale to France. Several safety improvements are proposed along West 44th Street that will help control speeding along West 44th Street. • Does not see any measures to slow traffic. Many of the safety improvements being proposed throughout the northeast Edina area are meant to help educate the public to maintain safe vehicle speeds throughout the area. • Crosswalk to park is cheaper than sidewalk. An enhanced crosswalk option will be further considered during the evaluation of the feasibility of a sidewalk along West 44th Street. • Sees traffic being diverted to 44th and it is already congested. A balance of calming devices is being proposed to minimize any diversion of traffic. Eric Flash, 4212 Lynn Avenue • Arterial traffic needs fixing. • Spending a lot of money to deal with 30% of traffic that is coming from outside the neighborhood; speeds are within the speed limit and based on police reports, accident Page 4 of 12 August 29, 2006 Memorandum - Public Comments /Responses levels are low; this is a lot of money that could be spent in the neighborhoods to deal with the 70% traffic that is generated there. • Eliminating on- street parking at 50th & France would move traffic through faster. • Narrowing streets at Wooddale Park would make situation worse. • Money will not be available for Highway 100 until 2014. The interim Highway 100 project is currently being constructed, which will provide three thru -lanes in each direction. This project is anticipated to be completed by fall 2006. Browndale Bridge is a non - issue. Heather Wallace, 4701 Townes Road • No measure to slow traffic at Sunnyside and Townes Rd. Traffic circles are being proposed at each adjacent intersection which will effectively slow traffic along Sunnyside Road between France Avenue and Arden Avenue. • If Country Club will not get traffic measures until 2 -3 years this leaves Townes Rd with traffic for 2 -3 years and would like something done in the interim. The implementation strategy in the reports Appendix D addresses this issue. • Important that measures taken are both functional and aesthetic. Jonathan Gross, 4208 Grimes Avenue • Thanked commissioners for work proposing raised crosswalk at the bottom of the hill at 42nd and Grimes; confused how it would be effective in increasing safety; according to the network traffic management plan, speed control devices are to be installed mid - block. Raised crosswalks are proposed at the intersection to enhance pedestrian safety directly adjacent to the park/school areas. • At least three times in the report it mentioned that daily traffic volume on most residential streets exceeds 900. This is not necessarily true because out of 40 streets only 17 were measured and only 12 of 40 streets had traffic volume that high. Should change it to say `daily traffic volume on most of the measured streets within the studied area'. The report has been revised accordingly. Derek Pitt, 4616 Wooddale Avenue • Endorse the plan because it is a solution to a known problem that was quantified by the engineers. • Needs to be more study to make Browndale a one -way to eliminate cut through traffic, this would be cost effective. Making Browndale a one -way would change traffic patterns and divert traffic — the goals of this study are to avoid this. • Need to keep in mind that they are trying to eliminate the 30% cut through traffic that does not live in the neighborhood and are creating the problems with speeding and squealing tires. Scott Herbst, 4011 Grimes Avenue • Five of six on his block oppose sidewalk for safety reasons because it is a hill and even with good maintenance in the winter it could be dangerous; will lose old maples; does Page 5 of 12 August 29, 2006 Memorandum - Public Comments /Responses not want concrete in yard; does not want St. Louis Park residents walking in front of their yard. The proposed sidewalk location has been revised to only include installing a sidewalk next to the park area south of Inglewood Avenue. • Concerned about their perception to the rest of the community — speed bumps and humps make them an unfriendly neighborhood; can make changes by using stop signs like St. Louis Park instead of making the neighborhood look unfriendly. The City of Edina follows set policies and warrants for the installation of STOP signs. STOP signs are typically not intended to be used to calm or slow traffic. Rather, to define driver's right -of -way. Tim Ryan, 4929 Maple Road • Not sure what effects the speed bump will have on Townes Road. It is intended to use the speed humps and combined measures at certain strategic points to educate drivers and to reinforce that slower speeds are desired in this area without having to install them at every multiple mid -block location throughout northeast Edina. • Solution to encourage people to use the arterial is great, but not sure that there is enough discouragement to keep people from cutting through the neighborhood. The "sticks" proposed to be used are meant to be subtle in an effort to avoid inconvenience to the "local" drivers. • Would like to see all of the solutions occur contemporaneously so that traffic is not diverted from the Country Club to Maple Road. The implementation strategy in the reports Appendix D addresses this issue. Jean McGahee, 4160 W. 44th Street • Traffic between Wooddale and Grimes is concerning; drivers seem to forget that there is a stop sign at Grimes; please install a sign beyond the park so they can be made aware that there is a stop sign ahead. Warning signs (stop ahead) are typically used where sight lines are limited and the need arises to pre -warn drivers of an upcoming condition. The City's Traffic Sign Specialist will evaluate this location to ensure adequate sight lines are maintained and /or evaluate the location for the supplemental warning sign as indicated. Santosh Kumar, 4171 W. 44th Street • Opposes the sidewalk between Wooddale and Grimes on 44th St.; crosswalk would serve the purpose of getting to the park. An enhanced crosswalk option will be further considered during the evaluation of the feasibility of a sidewalk along West 44th Street. • Great that changes will be made to the artery so that traffic can move faster, but would like to see more quantitative analysis to determine the impact from each of the proposed steps. Bruce Eggan, 404 Jackson Avenue So. • Allowing passenger train along Highway 100 would reduce traffic in Edina but there is a law against it right now. Two handouts included "Minnesota Commuter Railroad LLC" and "Do you want passenger train service in Edina? It will not happen." Page 6 of 12 August 29, 2006 Memorandum - Public Comments /Responses Pat Donahue, 4003 Sunnyside Road Speed bumps on Sunnyside, close to the Convention Grill, seems like it will inhibit the flow of traffic coming off of France onto Sunnyside going west. The same inconsiderate people driving 40 mph pass his driveway will still achieve this speed. Adequate spacing will be maintained from intersections to ensure proper and adequate turning movements. Chandra Hammond, 4150 W. 44th Street • Choker and Central Island narrowing off of France will not do much to slow down drivers as they are heading from France. • A sidewalk between Wooddale and Grimes will not do much; a crosswalk would be a much better alternative. An enhanced crosswalk option will be further considered during the evaluation of the feasibility of a sidewalk along West 44th Street. • A speed bump on either side of the park in both of the east and westbound lane would help to slow down traffic. Mark Horton, 4202 Bransen Street • Heard a lot of comments about reduction of speed on various streets. Have you considered reducing the speed limit? The ETC should recommend that Edina has the ability to at least change the speed limit so they have the options to reduce speed limits in some areas. The City Council recently updated the City's speed limit policy and decided not to allow lowering of the speed limit until it is done uniformly state wide. John Gordon, 4505 Browndale Avenue • Thanked the ETC for undertaking this task. • May see potential hostility unless you can show quantitatively how people will be affected. • Understanding what the term realigned intersections means would be helpful. The realigned intersections are available on the City's website for viewing. • Unclear what effects the traffic humps close to intersections will have; seems more stop signs would be more effective and cheaper, as well as electronic speed monitors. It is intended to use the speed humps and combined measures at certain strategic points to educate drivers and to reinforce that slower speeds are desired in this area without having to install them at every multiple mid -block location throughout northeast Edina. Lance Silverman, 4519 Edina Blvd Thanks for convening meeting and appreciate the amount of time commissioners and staff has put into this. • There appears to be a lack of understanding exactly what things do; a speed bump will not hurt your back if you go over it at the speed limit; • 15% going over the speed limit is a lot of cars. • There is a lack of information as to what the measures do and this information should be available because these measures have been around a long time. Page 7 of 12 August 29, 2006 Memorandum - Public Comments /Responses The City's Transportation Commission Policy details and evaluates the measures, which can be viewed on the City's website. • Middle of the street is where speeding occur so put speed bumps there. It is intended to use the speed humps and combined measures at certain strategic points to educate drivers and to reinforce that slower speeds are desired in this area without having to installing them at every multiple mid -block location throughout northeast Edina. Kris Johnson, 4103 Morningside Road • Lives on the morning race track drop off; impossible to get out of driveway, especially during snowstorm because they slide through the intersection. • Speed bumps were put in at the high school to slow the traffic and while going the speed limit, students driving SUVs above the speed limit were passing her while going over the speed bumps so she questions their effectiveness. Vince Bongaarts, 4243 Crocker Avenue • Retired police officer (27 yrs.) and was the traffic safety coordinator, city of Edina. • Agrees with 50th & France proposals. • Regarding Morningside and Country Club, need to do a better job of determining where traffic is coming from. Can use traffic counters, place them at every entrance and exit in the Country Club area and run checks to see where flow is coming from and going to; may be surprised to see more flow from this area than is cutting through. The origination - destination study adequately determines and gives a general snapshot of the "cut -thru" traffic. A more in -depth study could be performed but would only further reinforce that many of the local streets experience higher levels of traffic due to the diversion and congestion on the arterial streets. • Best time to do counts is Tuesday to Thursday, covers school, meetings, etc. (did the city's traffic counts from 1996 to 2005); should run for at least three days; what was run recently by staff (24 -36 hrs) is not good enough to tell average daily speed. Generally, the more data the better. However, the amount of data collected adequately provides enough quantitative information to provide the details to tell the data -based "story" of the traffic within the neighborhood. Generally, there is not a speeding problem within the neighborhood except in certain areas — 'speeding problem' defined as the 85th percentile speed versus the regulatory speed (see Table 1, Appendix C of the report for speed data). However, as in every neighborhood, there is that certain percentage of "speeders" that need to be further educated to maintain safe speeds throughout the area. • Parkwood Hills area was done and was able to tell what was coming and going; this is much more effective than license plates study; Wooddale being a collector street sees traffic from south Edina going to north Edina and into St. Louis Park, it is used by residents from Country Club, Morningside and other areas; if you do not know the residence of the license plates, it is not effective. The Origination - Destination Study used, is an effective method to determine typical traffic that enters point A and exits point 8 with no stops in between, effectively measuring 'thru" traffic for that specific area from point A to point B. • Changes in 1993 diverted traffic from Browndale to Edina Blvd; Wooddale diverted traffic to Drexel. • Staff has been working on this for years. Page 8 of 12 August 29, 2006 Memorandum - Public Comments /Responses • Stores in St. Louis Park are much more accessible than those at 50th & France. The arterial improvements have the additional goal in mind to increase the accessibility of the commercial areas by reducing congestion. • Traffic today has not increased any more since 1999/2000. Streets in Edina have experienced both increased and decreased volumes citywide, including streets in northeast Edina. Regardless, this study addresses the traffic issues that have been experienced in this area for well over two decades. • Perception of speed is what the driver feels comfortable with even though he is aware of the speed limit; challenged those in attendance to drive 30 mph when going home from the meeting — "it can't be done;" • Sunnyside and Edina Blvd does have high speeds. • The 85th percentile is interpreted to mean that if 85% of the drivers are going at a certain speed, that speed is considered a good speed for everyone. There are studies that show that in residential areas, although the 85th percentile speed is at or below the speed limit, safety issues exist at 30 mph and that a safer speed limit should be 25 or 20 mph. Additional supporting studies show that vehicle speed has a compelling impact on the likelihood a pedestrian will die in a vehicle pedestrian crash. When a vehicle is traveling at 40 mph, a pedestrian has only a 15 percent chance of surviving a crash - at 20 mph, a 95 percent chance of surviving. • To reduce speed to 25 mph, the entire state will have to reduce to prevent confusion and have a uniform speed limit. Edina's City Council supported and approved a resolution calling for the state to lower the speed limit on local, residential streets uniformly statewide to 25 mph. • Talk with residents of Kenwood and Richfield where speed bumps were installed and were removed shortly after installation. • Will be swamped with requests from the rest of Edina for realignment, etc. and he does not want to be assessed for them. The implementation strategy and timeline has been included in Appendix D of the report that addresses funding of improvements. • Fix 50th & France, leave the Morningside and Country Club area as they are, they will survive. Kristi Anderson, 4140 W. 44th Street • How will you weigh public comments? The transportation Commission and City Council will receive copies of all comments for consideration. • Will the commission alter any of the report based on comments received? • Is one week sufficient time to review comments? Commissioners will be kept up -to -date periodically throughout the comment period. .• Is there a process for altering the report? The Commission will review /consider comments and alter accordingly. The Council will receive all for their final consideration. Bradley Benyas, 4200 Lynn Avenue • Pleased to see amount of attention given to main artery. • What are combined measures and realigned intersections? Page 9 of 12 August 29, 2006 Memorandum - Public Comments /Responses Combined measures require a street 30 -ft wide; it is a combination of measures such as shrubs/landscaping, center - island median, speed hump and possible textured pavement. It is intended to use the combined measures at certain strategic points to educate drivers and to reinforce that slower speeds are desired in this area. The approach to the plan is to impact the majority of the drivers at the best locations coming off adjacent collector and arterial roadways onto local roadways. The realigned intersections are being proposed to improve and better define driver's right -of -way as well as improve pedestrian safety by changing the geometrics of the intersection, which will follow more typical intersection design guidelines. The realigned intersections are not being implemented in an attempt to divert traffic — they are being implemented to improve safety deficiencies only. • These measures would not stop him from cutting through so questions the logic. Any measure taken will not stop speeding; questions the number of measures, seems disproportionate in the Country Club area compared to the Morningside. Most measures in the Country Club neighborhood are realigned intersections that are needed to improve pedestrian safety. Other calming devices are implemented strategically to balance and minimize the diversion of traffic. • How will cost and assessment be distributed? The implementation strategy regarding costs and funding has been included in Appendix D of the report. • Is the plan subject to being refined and then shown again? All public comments will be considered by the Commission at its September 7, 2006 meeting. The Council is anticipated to consider the final report in October 2006. A final report will be available prior to the Council's final consideration. Karen Tully, 4619 Bruce Avenue • Based on applauses, should put a moratorium on this until changes are made at 50tH & France, Highway 100 and the Browndale Bridge to see what impact they will. • Maybe you should focus on the Country Club and when they know it is going to hit their pocketbooks maybe they'll slow down. • Does not want to see speed bumps in the neighborhood. • Cut through have always been a problem and they've lived with it. • Have not seen a major increase in traffic in 40 years. Streets in Edina have experienced both increased and decreased volumes citywide, including streets in northeast Edina. Regardless, this study addresses the traffic issues that have been experienced in this area for well over two decades. Heidi Brandenburg, 4620 Browndale Avenue • Business owner at 50th & France. • Seconded the comments that was made earlier. • Can go over the narrow Browndale Bridge, go over hump, narrow realigned intersection and pass over four speed bumps to make it home; not appealing. • Get 501h & France ironed first, this has a huge impact on the neighborhood; the roads cannot be made wider; why do they keep building bigger and taller buildings there; even with underground parking, the residents will have visitors. Page 10 of 12 August 29, 2006 Memorandum - Public Comments /Responses The 3- tiered approach has been recommended as it has been determined that a combined approach will be most prudent as no single approach offers a total solution to all identified issues. • Many days 491/2 is completely blocked with traffic in the evenings because people are already diverting. The study recommends intersection and signal system improvements to help reduce congestion at West 49 % Street and France Avenue. Spud Carpenter, 4356 Oakdale Avenue • Not a fan of speed bumps; please review and minimize how many you install, • Will the October meeting be closed? No. All Transportation Commission and Council meetings are open to the public. • Might there be a third option such as delaying doing anything. The 3- tiered approach has been recommended as it has been determined that a combined approach will be most prudent as no single approach offers a total solution to all identified issues. Delaying improvements will only prolong the issues. • Highway 100 should be completed by October, how might this impact what will happen? It is anticipated that short term effects may be realized, however, quickly equalized resulting in relatively the same traffic levels due to metro -wide traffic arterial deficiencies. • 2 -3 studies done so far; do not see the urgency in this one. • No one has talked about enforcement; maybe this will deter people from cutting through. Enforcement is typically not an effective method to reduce "cut -thru" traffic on a long term basis. • Do not fully understand the cost; community will want to know this. The implementation strategy regarding costs and funding has been included in Appendix D of the report. • Thanks for your efforts. Scott Busyn, 5018 Arden Avenue • Commendable effort by the ETC. • Slowing down based on Highway 100 project; there is a 20 -unit building going up at 52 "d & France which will increase traffic in his neighborhood. • Wait until 50th & France is developed. • Any reason for studying north of 50tn? This study is based on a taskforce recommendation from 2003. • Would like to get word out to his neighbors. • There are no sidewalks in his neighborhood; there is a petition on file for sidewalks but haven't heard anything from city. The sidewalk petition will further be addressed in the coming years (a schedule has not yet been determined). Sherrilyn Mahowald, 4330 W. 42nd Street • Arterials are not adequate. • Traffic may be pushed into her neighborhood. • Problem will be pushed around if no good arterial exist. Page 11 of 12 August 29, 2006 Memorandum - Public Comments /Responses The Master Plan is sensitive to and designed to balance the effects of all safety improvements to avoid the diversion of traffic.. John Cracraft, 4227 Alden Drive • Against speed bumps. • Reduce speed limit. The City Council recently updated the City's speed limit policy and decided not to allow lowering of the speed limit until it is done uniformly state wide. Clearly marked crosswalk at Kojetin Park at 44th would help to slow traffic. The report includes an alternate measure defined as a mid -block crossing /center median island combination as a possibility in lieu of the sidewalk dependent upon further evaluation. Other Comments (E -mails and letters): (See attached — received as of August 29, 2006) Page 12 of 12 Edina Police Department Memo Toe Steve Lillehaug, Asst. City Engineer From:Mike Siitari, Police Chief Date: August 28, 2006 Re: DRAFT NE Transportation Study I have reviewed the draft copy of the Transportation Study and would like to offer my view of the results. I have been with the Edina Police Department for 28 years and this is the most comprehensive study produced to date and it offers a long tem solution that appears to balance the concerns of the residents, business owners and commuters who have lived with an increasingly difficult situation. As the police chief I primarily deal with the enforcement aspects of traffic safety. Our department has spent considerable time trying to address the safety concerns of the residents and business owners with limited success at best. Speed and stop sign violations are chronic complaints that are better addressed through engineering than enforcement for a long -term solution. This fact is spelled out on page 27 of the report. The speed data reinforces what our officers have found during speed enforcement - the 8e percentile is at or below posted limits on the majority of the roads. Although 35 MPH is too fast for the residential roads in the study area, the clogged court calendar makes it difficult for us to send people to court for driving 5MPH over the limit. The District Court Administrator and Chief Judge have requested a meeting to discuss ways to reduce the number of traffic cases Edina currently sends to court. The Police Department is very good at enforcement but we are only a short-term solution in chronic locations such as the study area. The issue of emergency response time is properly classified as an inconvenience, not a factor that should eliminate the proposed changes. The number one rule for emergency response is to get there safely. As a police chief, I have a greater concern that squads are responding too fast, rather than too slow. The proposed residential safety improvements will slow the squads at entry points but the time factor will be negligible. All our vehicles are passenger cars, which will be able to navigate the entry points with minimal difficulty. The Fire Department may have other concerns due to the size and weight of their vehicles. • Page 1 The 3- tiered approach offers a viable strategy to address the complex issues that have been researched and studied several times over the last thirteen years. The additional lanes on Highway 100 offer a solution to an issue that has been at the core of the problems — the bottleneck on Highway 100. This improvement, along with the proposed arterial roadway and intersection improvements, provides a comprehensive solution that should provide a long -term solution. • Page 2 R` (R96erta Castelfano 4854 TranceAvenueSouth Edina, Minnesota 55410 -1756 7el952 -920 -1597 Edina Transportation Commission 4801 West 500' Street Edina, MN 55424 Thursday, August 31, 2006 RE: Northeast Edina Transportation Study Dear People, For your ease of reference regardin& the location of our home: We live on the comer of France Avenue South and West 49 Street. Our driveway and our front and back sidewalks empty onto West 49`h Street. Although I have much to say that differs from your study recommendations, I first want to thank you for your time in gathering all of this information, and bringing up issues for discussion. I find that the plan covers too much ground, with too many directions. While as a study alone, it would be fine, but there are too many recommendations. It hits like a club on our neighborhoods. It finds too many negatives with our current neighborhoods, and recommendations would penalize the residents. There is a focus on addressing through traffic and "perceived" problems, at the expense of residents. Some recommendations are oddly premature given the current improvements being made to Highway 100. It omits primary, no- negative - impact improvements that are readily available. 1) Do not install the "combined measure" on West 49th Street at France Avenue This will endanger our lives. A median must not be placed there, as it would transform our road into a death chute! The "combined measure ", specifically, a median proposed for our comer will make our portion of the street dangerous! Drivers need excellent visibility and flexibility for positioning when crossing or turning off France Avenue. France Avenue is a major roadway. Our side of West 40 Street is the westbound side. Therefore, vehicles come up from France Avenue on our side of the road. Narrowing the lanes of travel with a median will make it most dangerous on our side of 49th, as cars would be directed to travel close to the curb as they pass our property. This would increase the danger to us. I would not be able shovel our front walk at the street or work in my butterfly garden without risking death from someone forced to drive right into me. It will make our driveway more dangerous Castellano, 813112006, page 2 of 7 to pull out of, as drivers would be forced closer to the curb. This is a primary example of the failure of the study. The study fails to consider the dangerous impacts of a median. A median fails to consider the extremely negative impact on our household and our safety. Because we are closest to the traffic coming off France Avenue, a median would harm our property the most, and endanger us the most. Right now, cars often turn through the middle of the road, whether from the north or from the south on France Avenue, and they also often cross France Avenue in the middle of the road. When I am in or near the street, or working at the edge of my garden, or standing out in the street talking with my neighbors, people freely steer around me (or us) for the safety of all of us. Drivers have made these safe driving choices for over 25 years. The study results that you provide omit this very important fact about drivers using the middle of the road for safety purposes. You must not eliminate the essential safety feature of full road width. 2) Say NO to speed bumps and humps. These are ok for parking lots and perhaps alleys, but they punish us for living here. If 30% of the trips are through travelers, then 70% of the people /trips would be punished by installing these b/humps. Proportionately, that is too much of a penalty to pay for living here. I do not want police or other emergency vehicles to slow down in order to have to go over these. In addition, we have many people who happily bike on our West 49`h Street. They have smiles on their faces. They are kids, old folks, and all ages in between, neighbors, and bike clubs. There are single bikes, tandems, adults with kids in tag - alongs, etc. Speed b/humps will take away the neighborhood joy. Either anyone riding a bike would be in for an unwanted surprise, or they would have to become ghetto -ized and ride in the gutter. The bike clubbers may wish to find a different route. This would fiurther reduce the community spirit of the neighborhood, because b/humps are for cars, not people. You must not punish non - motorized activity. You might be surprised to know how many cyclists there are on our street. In addition, there are pedestrians and runners. It is important that speed solutions not have a negative impact on these non - motorized activities, and especially when there is other work to be done first on the main roads. These non - motorized activities should be promoted instead. Castelrano, 813112006, page 3 of 7 I do not want to be ghetto -ized with these b/humps. 3) Increase the number of simple crosswalks. These increase the Quantity of public communication that roadways serve non - motorized uses. This is a peaceful, non - disruptive, less expensive communication tool. The crosswalk up by city hall, with the pattern of white block outlines embedded in asphalt, is simple. So is paint. The crosswalk impedes no one, nor does it divert traffic. It simply promotes non - motorized use of a roadway. Perhaps innovative crosswalk patterns like the one at City Hall could be used in more locations and on neighborhood roads. They could promote, through visual communication, the "person" aspect of neighborhoods, without penalizing the residents along the stretch of roadway where the crosswalk is located. They do not need to be raised. Just try the minimum instead of choosing more costly, involved methods, such as raised -road. 4) An example to contrast: Do not ignore an obvious problem or forfeit simple solutions: For 20 years, everybody who commuted 50th street east of France knew that if you drove eastbound at a minimum of 37 %2 miles per hour (and faster worked, too), that you would make all the green lights. In my experience, Minneapolis never retimed the lights so that you could achieve the same results at 30 miles per hour, even during the Fulton "we live here" project. Because it was timed to work so well for 37 V2 mph, it would seem obvious that Minneapolis could have timed it for 30 mph. This section of 50`h is less functional now, and we all need functional main roads. Now people are stuck idling behind buses. I later saw a local newscast about light timing, and learned that it was done with regularity in some cities, but not in- -guess where -- Minneapolis. 5) A wealth of data has been gathered in this process: Responsibility to gather positive input As I have already said, the study focuses too heavily on the negative. Some of the comments that have come in, and which are shared in your study, show that these residents do find value in the current neighborhood roadway attributes, and that there needs to be an increased focus on, and collection of, input regarding the positive attributes of our roadways. Castelrano, 813112006, page 4 of 7 While waiting for Highway 100 to be completed, why don't you have a "Thank Your Lucky Stars" comment period, asking people to discuss their various commute options, their preferred and alternate routes. I believe that you would find many Edina people who are truly grateful for the time -of -day options they enjoy in this city. Also, some may not realize it because they have internalized the conveniences, and take them for granted. Talking about it helps us to learn more about it. Edina has a responsibility to solicit these kinds of comments, too, in order to learn more about this important need. Without this information, the study is incomplete. A few sample questions: Do you have a daily work commute? What is your preferred route? Do you have alternate routes within Edina? What routes, etc? Outside of Edina? What routes, etc? -How much value do you place on the availability of alternate routes? Given metro area traffic concerns, do these options contribute to your choosing to continue to live in Edina? 5) 50th and France area desperately needs signal upgrade /modernization. And in conjunction with this, single direction cycles and improved timing: There was a stated assumption in the study that crashes in the 5& and France area are due to the high volume of traffic. While this is surely part of the problem, it is not the only problem. It is essential not to exclude other reasons that can contribute to crashes, and which can be addressed without a single negative impact! a) Current signals are deficient and contribute to lane confusion. Individual lane signaling would clearly help communicate lane positions as motorists approach intersections. Example: Travel north on France Avenue from 51 " Street. Observe the number, type and placement of signals at 50`h and France. Note that there is no left turn. Continue north to 49%2 and France. Observe the same number and type of signals and their configuration. Note that the signal hanging over the road is a through light, not an arrow, and it is positioned over the left turn lane. Questions: Does that make sense to drivers? No. Castellano, 813112006, page S of 7 Does this communicate lanes of travel to approaching motorists? No. Can this be fixed? Yes. Are there signal and sign methods throughout the metro that are more modern than what is found in the 50th and France area? Yes. Do we need to lose business parking to fix this problem? No. Exercise: Eastbound on 50`h Street at Halifax. Ok? Look up. Where is the signal positioned? Does the current signal number and layout communicate lane positions or not? b) Single direction cycles could help move more cars per cycle, reducing driver frustration. This could reduce the congestion that occurs when some cars are stuck waiting to turn left because two directions share the same cycle. Note that with the opening of the 4999 building, signaling was installed to allow traffic out of their parking lot. In this case, the east/west traffic is on a single direction cycle. The only problem with it is that nobody knows, because the signals were not updated to communicate this when the change was made. c) In conjunction with changes above, re- analysis of quantity of cars, along with coordinated timing from 491/2 through 51 s` Street on France could help move more cars per cycle. Once again, focusing on the lanes as the problem misses other obvious problem issues that could be altered without eliminating business parking. If cars are getting stuck in a left turn queue, one obvious reason is that the signaling is not accommodating the current public need for left turn signaling at the 491/2 intersection. Exercise: Envision how new signals in each lane, and at least some use of single direction cycling could improve northbound on France Avenue at 491/2 Street. d) Important: These upgrades could be implemented without any loss of parking for businesses. Castelrano, 813112006, page 6 of 7 e) Application: At 49 1/2 and at 50'' Street on France Avenue: Install separate signals in each lane, as it would apply on France Avenue at 49%2, 50 , and 51s`, in order to communicate clearly when there ARE two lanes. Then work to coordinate the timing. f) Application: Eastbound 49%2 Street at France Avenue: Install a separate signal each for the straight/left, and for the right turn lane. ] often see people pause as they wait for cars to exit from the 4999 parking lot. This is an example of driver politeness in yielding. It is also an example of confusion and unnecessary delay, and it occurs because there is nothing to communicate that the 4999 cars have a red light at this time. Individual lane signaling will clear up this confusion. Drivers are accustomed to single -lane signaling throughout the metro area. We could all benefit from its use here. g) Location example of timing and single direction cycles: Blake Road and Hi wa 7 Use the intersection improvements at Blake Road and Highway 7 as your example. The Blake and Highway 7 intersection is a model of achievement. Yet, this intersection used to be dysfunctional. At one time, only about 3 - 4 vehicles could get through the left turn light from northbound Blake Road turning west onto Highway 7. Then, some years ago, somebody took action, and they did a great job with timing and signaling. Now they clear boatloads of cars with each cycle. They successfully met the public need for left turns at this intersection. The intersection currently has a dedicated period for northbound Blake to empty in all directions, left, straight and right. And they have done a great job with the timing to accommodate current needs. Then the southbound traffic gets a turn with a sensor for the left turn light (to go east on Highway 7—not so many cars this direction), if necessary, along with a separate green light to go south on Blake. Clearly, there was a terrific analysis of the number of cars typically flowing in each direction. And they set the lights to cycle pretty quickly through all directions, including Highway 7 traffic. People have the confidence that when they do approach at a red light, it will not be long before the cycles complete and their direction gets the green again. This intersection was very poor until the changes were made. Now it is highly productive. One direction at a time WAS done for at least some directions when France Avenue was under reconstruction several years ago. And it worked well. It was disappointing when the signaling went back to "normal" after the construction was completed. CastefTano, 813112006, page 7 of 7 In closing, a rough summary of main points of concern: Do not endanger us with a median at West 49th St. and France Ave S. Keep the costs down —study proposes too many $$ on too many targets. No b/humps. Stay out of the neighborhoods or perhaps some innovative, attractive, crosswalk road markings. Gather more detailed positive comments about citizen/resident roadway commuting needs and current usage. Focus on the main roads. No loss of business parking. Mandate oniv no- negative- impact improvements, because this is 100% possible. Upgrade /modernize the signaling, use of directional cycling, and subsequent re- timing in the 50th and France area. Thank you. Sincerely, Roberta Castellano r From: Wayne Houle Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 9:06 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: FW: Northeast Traffic Study - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 8:40 AM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Sharon Allison Subject: FW: Northeast Traffic Study Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 jbennerotte@ci.edina.mn.us - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Neil Bizily [mailto:bizily @hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 6:39 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: Northeast Traffic Study To Whom It May Concern: I would like to thank those involved with the current Northeast Edina Traffic Study for their hard work. As a concerned citizen, I am pleased that this serious issue is being addressed by the city. I would like to express my support for the general goals of the committee, including reducing congestion, moving through traffic onto arterial roads and improving safety on both main roads and within neighborhoods. I believe that the committee has thoughtfully created a proposal that meets these goals and I encourage the city to look for ways to provide the funds to move forward with this plan. I believe that the construction of sidewalks through residential neighborhoods is one of the most important cornerstones of this plan. These sidewalks will help to keep pedestrians out of the way of vehicle traffic and will encourage more local foot traffic in our area. If more residents feel safe walking to nearby stores, this will reduce the need for parking and decrease street traffic in these already congested areas. I would also like to encourage the city to reduce the speed limit on residential streets to 25 miles per hour. I have lived in other states where I have seen this make a positive impact on neighborhood safety. Again, I would like to thank the committee for their work, and I look forward to seeing the city's plans for implementation in the near future. Sincerely, Tara Bizily 4005 Lynn Avenue Edina, MN From: Wayne Houle Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 9:06 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: FW: For ETC Plan for NE Edina -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 8:42 AM To: Wayne Houle; Alice Hulbert; Ann Swenson; Jim Hovland; Linda Masica; scot.housh @willis.com Cc: Sharon Allison; Darlene Wallin Subject: FW: For ETC Plan for NE Edina Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952 -826 -0390 jbennerotte@ci.edina.mn.us -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Tim Frederick [mailto:tfrederick@visi.com] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 6:07 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: For ETC Plan for NE Edina Dear ETC members and Edina City Council: After a thorough review of your recommendations and attendance at the recent public hearing, I have the following comments: -The existing plan does not respond appropriately to the needs of the NE Edina neighborhoods and unfairly penalizes some neighbors by attempting to direct traffic via inconvenient speed humps. -The traffic count data is corrupt due to poor study controls. Ie: measurements taken at illogical times of day, days of week. r -The traffic volumes have not changed significantly from the levels studied in 1999. (See traffic study results from 1999 which prove this) -The speed humps planned near intertersections do nothing to slow traffic and are being mis -used in this application -The speed humps cause the perception of a gated community not welcoming to even local drivers. -The ETC plan obviously is aimed at keeping traffic out of the country club neighborhood and diverting it to other streets. -This plan does nothing to manage speed in the study area. Lowering and enforcing a 25 mph speed limit in country club would respond to the residents concerns with least cost and most effectiveness. -The costly traffic circles in country club do not respond to a safety need. There, are not accidents occurring in country club around the current triangles. The over $500K cost of this plan is exorbitant and should not be passed along to Edina voters as it benefits few and inconveniences many. Please reconsider your plans. Tim Frederick 4188 W. 44th St Edina From: richard thorpe [r3thorpe@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 9:00 PM To: Steve Lillehaug; Wayne Houle Subject: I SUPPORT THE NE EDINA TRAFFIC PLAN! I am writing to voice my FULL support of the NE Edina Traffic Plan. Please urge the city council to go forward with it. Rich Thorpe 4506 Edina Blvd Edina MN 55424 From: Wayne Houle Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 8:58 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: FW: Transportation Study Report and Plan - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 9:31 AM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Sharon Allison Subject: FW: Transportation Study Report and Plan Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 jbennerotte @ci.edina.mn.us - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Mab Nulty [mailto:mkndogwalker@mn.rr.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 8:40 AM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: Transportation Study Report and Plan We have a few comments we would like to make regarding the transportation plan. 1) Who or how are the improvements being paid for? 2) If some of the major work is not being begun for awhile maybe we should wait until the improvements are completed on 100 before and major expenses are incurred. 3) Have you asked the residents on and near grimes if they want a sidewalk to the park? I have heard some of my neighbors say they do not but they maybe in the minority. Do you actually know how most of them feel? Have you asked the residents on and around 42 St. The comments I hear about a sidewalk there since so many of the neighborhood walk to the park using 42nd with possible heavier and faster traffic. Maybe that would be a better place to put the sidewalk if the residents want it enough to be assessed. That would also be a major question. 4) It looks like some of the speed bumps are being used to decrease the amount of traffic at the entrances of neighborhoods. This may be more of a nuisance for residents. Put them further into the neighborhood streets for speed control. 5) Do not put narrowing on 42nd St near Weber park. That area is too narrow with games and parking as it is and there is no place for the game families to go if you take away parking. Thank you for your attention. Mab Nulty and Larry Sutin 4212 W 42 St Edina, MN 55416 August 30, 2006 Dear Members of the Edina Transportation Commission, Edina City Council, and Edina Engineering Department: My comments on the Northeast Edina Traffic Study Draft Report need to be separated into two classes of issues: those dealing with traffic on the arterial roads, and those dealing with traffic on local residential streets. Please move forward with the proposed changes to the arterial roadways in the Fiftieth and France area. Based on the meetings that I attended, there seems to be little disagreement that traffic flows in this area, along with problems on Highway 100, are a primary cause of traffic congestion and its consequences. I'm not in agreement, however with the conclusions in the report characterizing the problems on residential streets in the study area. The data collected simply do not support the conclusions about either the volume of overflow traffic through the streets measured in the Country Club neighborhood or the perception that the traffic is not calm or civil. The rate of speeding is actually low compared to speeding in other residential areas of Edina when represented using standard traffic engineering standards, and the volume on no local street for which there are remedies proposed exceeds those measured on West 44th Street, or on the two St. Louis Park Streets that were included in the study but omitted from the report. The question of costleffectiveness cannot be evaluated until cost estimates are known, but the number, positioning and concentration of measures seem to be inconsistent with the stated objectives. Overall, the proposed traffic safety changes that were originally commissioned with the plan for the rebuilding of the Water and Sewer infrastructure were excellent as an economical and creative solution to the stated problems. This leads me to conclude that both the expenditures for the study and the expenditures for measures beyond those in the original study are an embarrassing waste of city money as well as causing unnecessary delays. Enshrining unwarranted conclusions in the report is not only misleading, but wasteful. These unsupported conclusions are indicative of a shift from the engineering based solutions of the original proposal to the politically biased solutions described in the Report. Because the problems and requirements are not described accurately in the Report, then the resulting proposals will be inherently ineffective. For example, using speed control devices in an attempt to significantly reduce traffic volume is not effective. I hope that the ETC will reconsider the original plans for the Country Club area as proposed with the Water and Sewer rebuilding, and redirect its efforts to other areas of the city which actually exhibit traffic problems exhibited by objective measures and standards. Respectfully, Jonathan R. Gross 4208 Grimes Ave. So. ..,: 1 • 1 \ ©O • ,zk s z-RZ`l -`�?-3 `t fv- ��usov�; Terrel,t l.�clntev�bet��er � o►� C. }� OF ecu, D Elp,5 �-.P �'cz w�. y cov► ckl Air&in Avev)kxe. cl.lr I �Vev� A.w► uer Y coh ca.i -t-i2 ( 5���wos)y �e� I-e � �� A �c� � �v4m y � �t�Ow► ce r �'DV S0�^ AQv�c�.�'vL. vtv� k5i- ao�, loa�tt� :s+Dp od- 4�.c 5-�op Slljo,�L (-ra yaU �s.•�.� �k�s� ;h std ��s .re/ . L% G'oh y�C�•ce %�/I �150�i` Lf�deh 1��� August 2, 2006 To: SRF Consulting Group and the Edina Traffic Commission Regarding: Traffic calming Thank you for the hours you have spent analyzing the data and proposing ideas for calming the traffic in the Country Club area. Before you make your final proposal please reconsider the proposal that was presented about three years ago. It contained some of the following ideas. 1. Convert Wooddale Avenue into a one way street going north. There is a protected left turn lane at 50th. 2. Convert Browndale Avenue or Edina Blvd to a one way street going south. This will eliminate the queue that backs up on 50th to turn left (north) onto the bridge. The bridge should only be one way. Vehicles today are too big to pass going separate ways. I was clipped at this intersection in January 2005 as I was stopped and waiting for a service truck to cross the bridge to proceed north. The whole front comer of my Volvo was tom off. What if I had been an eight year old child on a bike? 3. Create a pleasing diagonal road closure at Sunnyside and Grimes making it very inconvenient to cut through east and west on Sunnyside. The previous study clocked about 3000 vehicles on Sunnyside daily. 4. Create sidewalks and cross walks on 44th ,to. provide pedestrian safety and easy access to the park Maybe even a stop light at 44th and Wooddale Ave When this plan was presented to the public there was an unpleasant reception but it was because an activist had sent letters to Maple Road and 44th inciting the residents. The resistance was by a very few but loud and vocal folks who had not even seen the plan. The proposal was well researched and presented in meetings block by block. Many of the residents spent enormous amounts of time working to explain the plan. This proposal would be inexpensive and create a smooth and easy flow in the neighborhood. You now have spent much time and great expense and the outcome needs to be for the good of all and not ruled by one unpleasant experience where only a few were heard. Please revisit the previous proposal. Thank you again for all your time and concern to make Edina a great place to live and work. SinCg%rnhz Lou Blemaster 4212 Sunnyside Road �O 'e� Edina, MN 55424 C.. Of1NA 4107 West 481e Street Edina, MN 55424 August 7, 2006 City of Edina Engineering Department 4801 West 50" Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Northeast Edina Transportation Study Committee Members: Thank you for your work on this very complicated and emotion -laden issue. Your examination of this issue has evolved into the most productive of any of the several studies that have been conducted on this topic during the nearly 24 years that I have lived at the address above. I have several comments for your consideration: 1. The suggested improvements to the arterial streets, combined with efforts to achieve permanent improvements to Highway 100, are by far the most important part of the recommendations being made. They will benefit many people and many neighborhoods throughout this part of the metropolitan area. These improvements should receive priority in attention and funding so that they can happen as quickly as possible. 2. The suggested traffic calming measures for the neighborhood streets should be put on hold until the effects of the improvements to the arterial streets, along with the temporary improvements to Highway 100, can be thoroughly assessed. The true need for the traffic calming measures proposed for the local neighborhood streets cannot be known until the Highway 100 and arterial streets improvements are put in place. Because of the expense involved and possible unknown side effects (most seriously, the possible diversion of traffic onto other streets and/or through other neighborhoods), the neighborhood traffic measures should be used only as a last resort and after additional, and more comprehensive and thorough, study. 3. If the decision is made to proceed with the local neighborhood traffic calming measures, steps should be taken to implement all of them at the same time. Spreading them out over more than one construction season will result in traffic being diverted onto other streets and/or through other neighborhoods. 4. Attention should be paid to the fact that many, perhaps even a majority of, residents in the area do not perceive existing levels of diverted traffic on neighborhood streets to be a significant problem. Edina is in an inner ring suburb, and this part of town has a grid -style street lay -out. Many residents.accept, and are comfortable with, the reality of traffic levels that are higher than an outer ring suburb, or even an inner ring suburb with non - through - street design, would experience. Many residents will be very unhappy being assessed to pay for neighborhood traffic calming measures that they do not believe are needed. Yet in no event can traffic calming measures proceed on a piecemeal basis because of the certain diversion of traffic that would result. Sincerely, Lynne E. Stanley 8/7/06 Mr. Steve Lillehaug Traffic Comissioner City of Edina Dear Mr. Lillehaug, We are writing to express our distress at the proposals presented by SRF Consulting Group regarding traffic calming measures in our neighborhood. We live at the intersection of Sunnyside Road and Curve Avenue. If the proposal is endorsed, a "Traffic Circle" would exist at the entrance to our driveway. The effect would be similar to a car parked in the middle of the street, which we would have to negotiate around every time we attempt to enter or exit our property. This is unacceptable to us. We have been residents of Edina Country Club for more than 25 years (one year at our present location and also 4505 Bruce Avenue from 1978 - 2005). Traffic through the neighborhood has indeed increased over the years, but it is our opinion that we live in an urban neighborhood, not a gated community, and that some non - neighborhood traffic is normal and expected. We urge you to consider the impact that the SRF proposal will have on us and the many other residents we know who are seriously opposed to the plans, both in Country Club and Morningside. Let's enforce our existing speed limits and stop signs and encourage neighborhood residents to set good driving examples before we invest in measures that will in fact increase congestion and levels of frustration for those of us who live here. Thank you for giving your attention to our opinions. Sincerely, S . �v)6 ette Schelper Ashcroft Rev. Ernest Ashcroft 4015 Sunnyside Road Edina, MN 55424 To the Edina Traffic Commission. In regards to the "Neighborhood Safety Improvements" portion of the Northeast Edina Traffic study, we would like to inform you of our stand on the matter. While my wife and I agree on the need for work to be done on 50th and France to improve traffic movement and safety in the area, as well as along France in the area of 44th, we disagree with the portion study proposing several measures to be installed within the neighborhood itself. We live on one of the study roads, and disagree with the broad based statement that traffic in the area is not calm or civil. We take walks 3-4 nights per week throughout the neighborhood, and have never felt the least bit uncomfortable with traffic as we cross streets or walk along them. We purchased our house on Grimes knowing full well it was a "through" street. We do not feel that there is an inordinate amount of traffic on our street, and in fact we have been pleasantly surprised that it is even quieter than we originally expected it would be. Most importantly - We strongly oppose any measures which would slow the response time-of police, fire and paramedic service to our area. At present Morningside is the farthest and longest response time for the Tracy Station (this according to a Fireman at our neighborhood block party). Before any of these measures are voted on we would expect that the Iolice and fire departments have the opportunity to study the proposed "Improvements' for any problems they will cause in response to emergencies, including but not limited to: increased time, effects on a critical patient as they are passed over a speed bump, etc. Remember, 60 Seconds could mean life or death. The measures- planned will not stop people from driving through the neighborhood. If a person lives in Fulton near 44th and France, they are still going to go through 44th or Moruingside to get to Wooddale or Brookside, rather than travel all the way up France to Excelsior or down to 50th. Noise pollution from the tires going over the bumps will increase for all those living next them. Parking problems will increase near the parks where center medians are proposed. Take a lesson from neighborhoods like Kenwood that installed these things and have now removed them. Install stop signs more frequently like St. Louis Park did along 38th. If you talk to anyone I'm sure they would say they would rather stop every block than have to bump over things every block just to be able to stop half as much. The result is the same - slower traffic, but with less stiff necks and backs. We feel the problems currently facing the neighborhood are no more significant than anywhere else, and can be solved easily and more affordably with things like Stops Signs, No Parking zones, Painted Crosswalks, and Center lane Ped Xing signs (Like in front of City hall and at 50th and France). Thousands of Tax dollars spent on bumps and chokers etc., will only serve annoy us residents as much or more than those traveling "Through." In conclusion: The people who did this study do not live here, and they do not have to live with the results of their proposals. We feel they have made broad based conclusions within the neighborhoods using minimal data, study areas, and the opinions of a few. Fix the problems along 50th and people from Fulton and Linden Hills will not feel the need to use Country Club and Momingside streets so much. Lets find out what fixing that problem and the new lane on Hwy. 100 does before we start spending a ton of tax money and making our neighborhood unfriendly to both us and our visitors. Thank You Scott and Mary Herbst 4011 Grimes Ave July 30, 2006 4606 Drexel Avenue Wayne Houle, Director of Public Works City of Edina Re: Edina Transportation Study Country Club Neighborhood Traffic Problem We have lived on Drexel Avenue in the Country Club for V years. Since about 1M we have noted a neighborhood traffic problem of ever increasing severity. The City's response to the problem has been ineffectual action and a lot of talk. While I wish you well with your traffic Study, I, (and I suspect many of our neighbors), am skeptical of the neighborhood benefits to be derived from such a study. The neighborhood's interests are too likely to be lost or ignored in so large a study with its many elements and competing claims. This need not be so. In my view the Country Club traffic problem can be separated into two parts; - too much traffic and too many speeders. The first of these is not within neighborhood, or even City power, to resolve. Speeding, however, is accessible to a neighborhood solution since an eauitabi and proven remedy exists in the form of speed bumps or similar technologies. Moreover, to neglect these speed control possibilities, in the projected neighborhood infrastructure renovation, would be folly. The Country Club area is a sufficiently unique residential neighborhood to have merited a Heritage designation. For the City of Edina it represents some half a billion dollars in taxable property value. The present traffic conditions are manifestly incompatible with the neighborhood, and effective City measures to alleviate the problem are long overdue. cc: City Council Members From: Rob Webb [rwebb3@mn.rr.com] Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 1:01 AM To: 'Lynn Geesaman' Cc: Wayne Houle; Steve Lillehaug Subject: RE: Copy of letter to Edina City Council Don, The City— through their engineers, consultants and resident - commissions —has completed their study and has made recommendations to improve the situation. The process brought together a large number of constituencies to take a fact -based approach to a challenging issue. In short, they are proposing to improve the flow of traffic through the 50th and France and 44th & France intersections. They also plan to make a number of safety changes to the neighborhood streets. You be the judge, but, for what it is worth, I believe it is a significant step in the right direction. Thank you for your interest in the situation. Feel free to call with any questions at 922 -1034. Fln. 1.1 From: Lynn Geesaman [mailto:lgeesaman@visi.com] Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 5:20 PM To: rwebb3@mn.rr.com Subject: Copy of letter to Edina City Council July 30, 2006 4606 Drexel Avenue Wayne Houle, Director of Public Works City of Edina Re: Edina Transportation Study Country Club Neighborhood Traffic Problem We have lived on Drexel Avenue in the Country Club for 30 years. Since about 1990 we have noted a neighborhood traffic problem of ever increasing severity. The City's response to the problem has been ineffectual action and a lot of talk. While I wish you well with your traffic Study, I, (and I suspect many of our neighbors), am skeptical of the neighborhood benefits to be derived from such a study. The neighborhood's interests are too likely to be lost or ignored in so large a study with its many elements and competing claims. This need not be so. In my view the Country Club traffic problem can be separated into two parts; - too much traffic and too many speeders. The first of these is not within neighborhood, or even City power, to resolve. Speeding, however, is accessible to a neighborhood solution since an equitable and proven remedy exists in the form of speed bumps or similar technologies. Moreover, to neglect these speed control possibilities, in the projected neighborhood infrastructure renovation, would be folly. The Country Club area is a sufficiently unique residential neighborhood to have merited a Heritage designation. For the City of Edina it represents some half a billion dollars in taxable property value. The present traffic conditions are manifestly incompatible with the neighborhood, and effective City measures to alleviate the problem are long overdue. Donald P. Geesaman ETC written commentFrom: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 6:59 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: FW: ETC written comment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Feldman, Diane [mailto:dfeldman ®mn.rr.com] Sent: Tue 8/1/2006 6:40 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: ETC written comment We live at 4083 Sunnyside Rd in Edina. This is a corner where Country Club, White Oaks and Morningside all come together. Thank you for the exhaustive report on the northeast Edina transportation issues. We appreciate the efforts of the transportation commission to consider ways to increase vehicles on the artery streets of France Avenue and 50th Street. This approach seems to us to be a wise way of changing and reducing traffic through our neighborhoods. We remain stymied by the cars which do zip so quickly through our neighborhood because they do not always stop at the stop signs at Arden - Sunnyside and at Grimes- Sunnyside (unless the police are stopped at that corner). It was only a few years ago that the "traffic triangle" at Grimes - Sunnyside was removed in favor of a bend in the Grimes road and a stop sign. We think the stop sign works better than the former traffic triangle and hope you will not reconstruct a traffic calming circle there. We have some difficulty getting out of our driveway during the evening rush hour simply because the Arden - Sunnyside stop sign (to our west) is disobeyed. The fact that there is a stop sign for south - traveling cars at Grimes helps us maneuver into the roadway but if there is no stop sign there (as in a traffic calming circle) we will have difficulty not only from the west but from the north as well. We also have noticed that there is no marked pedestrian crossing at this intersection and that poses difficulty for the many strollers and kids. What might you think of a raised crosswalk in this area? It would function as a pedestrian enhancement as well as a speed hump. Sincerely, Diane and Michael Feldman 4083 Sunnyside Rd Edina, MN 55424 952 927 -0262 From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 6:02 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: FW: northeast edina transportation study report From: ed spam Sent: Tue 8/1/2006 5:59 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: FW: northeast edina transportation study report From: Mary Morrison [ mailto :marymorrison22@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 10:29 AM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: northeast edina transportation study report I urge the committee and council to proceed with the plans for France Ave and 50th street, and to postpone any neighborhood work until after the main arterial imporvements have been made and the Hwy 100 project is finished. Then a study needs to be done to determine if those projects have impacted neighborhood traffic. At the time neighborhood measures are reconsidered, the public should be given a cost analysis with specifics on who would pay for what, and information (i.e. statistics) about the exact benefit from each proposed improvement we can expect to see: a cost - benefit analysis. This was entirely missing from the information presented last night. I am opposed to speed bumps /humps. Mary Morrison 4408 W 42nd St Edinad 55416 Want to be your own boss? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. From: Bright Dornblaser [dornb001@umn.edu] Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2006 3:06 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: RE: Traffic Info Thank you. the web site still does not show how the intersection of Drexel and Country club will look after being redone. When will that picture be available? I do not find on the site where comments can be sent to the Transportation Commission, so please forward mine. Speed humps: at the public hearing some objections were voiced to speed humps. I experience them every day going to and from work and when I often visit in the kenwood district. I am a strong supporter of them. They accomplish what they are intended to do and are easy to navigate if one learns to accept them, relax and slow down. Our CClub residents will learn to do so. Browndale bridge: I find waiting for another car to go through the other way to not be a problem. Being stuck in 50th street traffic could be but can be avoided by looking to see if there is room ahead to stop and wait while cars ahead can clear. Postponement or not spend the money for traffic slowing devices in the CClub. Not realistic or desirable. I do not look forward to the inevitable assessments. But reduction and slowing of traffic clearly is needed and will help hold property values. Sincerely, Bright M. Dornblaser 4630 Drexel Av At 02:55 PM 8/1/2006, you wrote: > Thank you for your e-mail Bright Dornblaser. Please see the following >website for the requested information: >http: / /www.cityofedina.com/ >http: / /www.cityofedina.com /Pages /L5_NEEdinaTrafficStudy.htm • >The final DRAFT report and the requested information can be found • >under >the July 31st Public Hearing. > Please contact me if you have any further questions or comments. Thank >you. -STEVE >Steven L. Lillehaug, PE, PTOE >Assistant City Engineer /Traffic Engineer >952- 826 -0445 >slillehaug @ci.edina.mn.us >City of Edina >Engineering Department >4801 West 50th Street > Edina, MN 55424 -1394 >www.cityofedina.com >(fax) 952- 826 -0389 > - - - -- Original Message ----- >From: Jennifer Bennerotte >Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 2:15 PM >To: Steve Lillehaug >Subject: FW: Traffic Info > Jennifer Bennerotte >Communications & Marketing Director >City of Edina >952- 833 -9520 >FAX 952- 826 -0390 >jbennerotte @ci.edina.mn.us >----- Original Message---- - >From: bright dornblaser (mailto:dornb001®umn.edu] >Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 1:51 PM >To: Jennifer Bennerotte >Subject: Traffic Info >Where can I find pictures of what the calming alternatives look like? >Where do I make comments about the plan? > Bright M. Dornblaser >4630 Drexel Av > Edina, MN. 55424 Bright M. Dornblaser, Emeritus Professor Healthcare Administration Program School of Public Health University of Minnesota 420 Delaware Street SE Mayo Mail Code 510 Minneapolis, MN 55455 Tel 612 - 624 -9502 Fax 612 - 626 -8828 From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2006 8:45 AM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: FW: NE Traffic Study Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952- 826 -0390 jbennerotte @ci.edina.mn.us ----7-------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LHECHANOVA @mn.rr.com [mailto:LHECHANOVA @mn.rr.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 9:43 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: NE Traffic Study The major arterial 50th and France /44th France. The plan looks good. i would agree making these major intersections better aligned to move traffic through and providing additional turn lanes in the specific areas noted in the report would be a great improvement. There is also a need for improved parking opportunities Off street. On street parking adds to the congestion and slows the movement of through traffic on France. Morningside /Country Club The numbers of traffic circles, humps, bumps, chokers and center islands is out of proportion to the area. The humps and bumps should be thrown out of the plan. From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 2:12 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: FW: Traffic Study Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing-Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952 -826 -0390 jbennerotte ®ci.edina.mn.us - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Catherine Sheehan [mailto:cksheehan@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 1:24 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: Traffic Study I wasn't able to attend the meeting re: the NE Edina Transportation Study, but have something to mention that I didn't see in the Sun - Current paper. I live in the 58th and France area so go thru the 50th /France area frequently. My major complaint and the reason I often go thru the neighborhoods, is the very ineffective traffic light settings at 50th /France. The traffic on France is stopped for WAY TOO LONG at the 49 1/2 St. Intersection.—which has only one street coming in and one from the Caribou parking lot. I've seen traffic backed up way past 50th St. because the cars aren't moving up ahead at 49 1/2 St. That light should move very fast to accommodate the heavy traffic on France. I'm taking Ewing and Halifax more and more to avoid that pile -up of traffic. And it's only going to get worse as you've voted for all those condominiums going up in the very area that's already jammed with traffic. Catherine Sheehan Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http: / /mail.yahoo.com From: Mike Siitari Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 4:14 PM To: 'dick.reid@medtronic.com' Cc: Phil Larsen; Steve Lillehaug Subject: RE: A Thought for the Traffic Commission Mr. Reid, We have discussed this suggestion in the past and have decided not to use the tactic due to the logistics and payback for the effort. It would take two people to drive the idle squad to the designated spot and then drop the driver back at the station.' Moving the car would also optimally take two people or there would be quite a bit of walking between vehicles. There is also the (small) chance of damage to the parked squad. Our traffic speed trailer has been damaged in the past. I do appreciate the suggestion but personnel constraints are an obstacle to implementation. We do allocate at least a couple of hours of enforcement time to each speed complaint location we receive. Quite often we find that the speeds (85th percentile) do not warrant ongoing police presence. If we do find a speed problem we spend more time on enforcement at the site. We have a very active Traffic Enforcement Unit that issues thousands of citations on an annual basis. We feel that enforcement is the most valuable use of our time to address speeding complaints. We also have the radar trailer that is used on regular basis to educate people at high complaint locations. Mike Siitari Chief of Police 952- 826 -0467 - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Steve Lillehaug Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 10:04 AM To: 'dick.reid @medtronic.com' Cc: Phil Larsen; Mike Siitari Subject: RE: A Thought for the Traffic Commission Thank you for your e-mail Dick Reid. Your suggestion will be forwarded to the Transportation Commission and Police Department for consideration as requested. Thank you. Steven L. Lillehaug, PE, PTOE Assistant City Engineer /Traffic Engineer 952 - 826 -0445 slillehaug @ci.edina.mn.us City of Edina From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 9:21 AM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: FW: A Thought for the Traffic Commission Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 -833 -9520 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 jbennerotte @ci.edina.mn.us ------------------------------------------------- From: Reid, Dick [ mailto:dick.reid@medtronic.com] Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 9:18 AM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: A Thought for the Traffic Commission I'd like to suggest a low -cost tactic to reduce speeds on residential streets. When a clearly marked police vehicle is not to be used for a few hours, it could be parked (and locked) in an area from which the department has received complaints. Even though locked and unoccupied, the vehicle could imply that police are around and that slower speeds might be wise in that area. Perhaps another officer could drive by the parked vehicle once in a while and maybe move it every hour or so. . . . Just a thought. Richard C. Reid Dick.reid @medtronic.com From: Steve Lillehaug Sent: Friday, July 28; 2006 1:12 PM To: 'jkj966 @aol.com' Cc: Steve Lillehaug Subject: RE: NE Edina Transportation Study question Thank you for your comments Jennifer. Reading your e-mail, I would summarize your concern /issue with using the terms "safety improvement" vs. "traffic control measures ". It is my opinion that most traffic control measures lead to safety improvements and is therefore very applicable to use both phrases in the context used throughout the report. The SAC and Transportation Commission support the use of "safety improvements ". Your comments will be included with the comments to the final DRAFT report that will be presented to the Transportation Commission for consideration. Thank you. -STEVE Steven L. Lillehaug, PE, PTOE Assistant City Engineer /Traffic Engineer 952- 826 -0445 slillehaug @ci.edina.mn.us City of Edina Engineering Department 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 -1394 www.cityofedina.com (fax) 952- 826 -0389 - - - -- Original Message---- - From: jkj966 @aol.com (mailto:jkj966 @aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 9:58 AM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: NE Edina Transportation Study question Hi, Steve. I was looking at the Northeast Edina Transportation Study and have a question. The body of the document refers to neighborhood or residential area "safety improvements" about 15 times, yet doesn't indicate any safety issue in the neighborhoods /residential areas. Is "safety improvements" an appropriate term? Would "traffic control measures" be more descriptive? I ask because it is unclear how "safety improvements" can lead to reduced through traffic and lower speeds unless the through traffic and speeds are causing a safety issue and the direct fix for those safety problems are measures that reduce through traffic and speed. Otherwise, if there is no need to improve safety (because there is no quantifiably significant safety issue), the proposed measures are intended for traffic control with the goal of reducing through volumes and speeds. Here are some examples: Currently reads: Identify residential safety improvements to further reduce through traffic, slow traffic and improve safety within the neighborhoods (p. 5) . Would be more accurate if it read: Identify traffic control measures for residential areas to further reduce through traffic, slow traffic and improve safety within the neighborhoods. Currently reads: An extensive master plan of residential area safety improvements is being proposed to further reduce the diversion of traffic, reduce speeds and enhance pedestrian /nonmotorized travel and safety on residential streets in the Northeast Edina neighborhoods (p. 6). Would be more accurate if it read: An extensive master plan of traffic control measures is being proposed to further reduce the diversion of traffic, reduce speeds and enhance pedestrian / nonmotorized travel and safety on residential streets in the Northeast Edina neighborhoods. All other references to "safety improvements" can be replaced with "traffic control measures to give a more accurate picture of what is being proposed. Wonder if this change can be made before the public hearing. Call if you want to discuss (920- 4373). Thanks. Jennifer Janovy Check out AOL.com today. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free. Sharon Allison From: Jennifer Bennerotte -nt: Monday, July 31, 2006 1:26 PM Sharon Allison Subject: FW: Traffic Commission Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 jennerotte@ci.edina.mn.us From: Connie.5oteropulos [ mailto :Connie.5oteropulos @target.com] Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 1:24 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: Traffic Commission Hopefully, I will be able to attend this evening's public hearing of the transportation commission. I've read the entire report and p ^ree with most all the findings. .lever, there are two issues I am whole heartedly against. 1. Adding a sidewalk to the south side of 44th Street between Grimes and Woodale. The need for safer pedestrians could be handled by your alternative plan, which is a crosswalk in the middle of the block near the park. 2. Widening 44th Street between Grimes and Woodale. While there are no written references to that, there is a call out in one of the maps. The lots on the south side of 44th Street are quite shallow as it is. By adding a sidewalk and widening the street, our front yards would all but disappear. Please reconsider. Thank you Connie Soteropulos 4155 W 441h Street Edina, MN 55424 952.927.6578 8/4/2006 Steve Lillehaug From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 8:37 AM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: FW: NE Edina Transportation Study Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 -833 -9520 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 jbennerotte @ci.edina.mn.us From: DempseyMN @aol.com [mailto:DempseyMN @ aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 5:19 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: NE Edina Transportation Study My main concern is the excessive speeds on the neighborhood streets. This occurs all day long, but it is especially dangerous in the morning and evening when there are increased numbers of cars driving above the speed limit. I would like to see the speed limit lowered and the speed limit enforced. Thank you. Claire Dempsey 4624 Browndale Avenue Edina, MN 55424 dempseymn @aol.com 952 - 924 -0980 8/11/2006 - .-b.. - - Steve Lillehaug From: Jennifer Bennerotte t: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 12:40 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: FW: Northeast Edina Transportation Study Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952 -826 -0390 ibennerotte@ci.edina.mn.us From: Sharon G. [mai1to:dsgrego2 @mn.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 12:21 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: Northeast Edina Transportation Study - Northeast Edina Transportation Study a Morning..... I live at 5101 West 44th Street in Edina, one block west of Highway 100 near Brookside Terrace. I have studied the above report and attended the July 31St meeting at city hall regarding this issue. My comments are: 1. In regards to specific design recommendations: a. 441h Avenue in front of my house, near Brookside Terrace, is 22 feet wide. The design calls for a "Center Island Narrowing" in this area. I would expect that an island would be at least 2 feet wide, leaving 20 feet fi 2 cars to pass each other. Additionally, many bike riders use 40 St. as an east -west route so as to avoid 50' Street. I believe it is impossible to add an island to this existing road, in this area, without endangering motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. And, it makes no sense to spend money to widen the road in order to spend more money to put in an island that would narrow the road. According to police reports, there have been no accidents or complaints in this area in many years to warrant this kind of change. b. According to the design, 2 -4 "Speed Humps" are to be installed at Browndale and 44th St. The distance between Sunnyside Road and 40 St. at Browndale is approximately 10 of my car lengths, registering less than .1 mile on my odometer. There is a 4 way stop at Sunnyside & Browndale, and again at Browndale & 40 St. Parking is allowed on this short segment of road. It is really quite impossible to achieve speeds ove 30 mph from Sunnyside to Browndale. Therefore, speed humps are not required. c. According to the design, "Speed Humps" are also to be installed at the entrances to the Country Club 8/11/2006 neighborhood on Wooddale, Arden, Maple along 50th St. In my opinion, if 2 or more cars turn onto these' streets at the same time, thereby slowing down the cars behind them, and the cars behind them, it would create quite the opposite effect on 50th St. that I believe you want, which is an even flow of traffic on 50th. 2. After listening to comments made at the July 31St meeting, I would like to add: a. "Speed Humps" were presented by the consulting firm as a way to let drivers know they were entering a neighborhood. When I go over a speed hump I think to myself, "I need to slow down ". I never think, "I am entering a neighborhood ". I suggest that, if you want to let people know they are entering a neighborhood, you put up a sign that says, "You are entering. the Country Club neighborhood, home to 543 children. Please slow down." This gets the point across more clearly, and cheaply, than speed humps. b. The Edina City's own Traffic Safety Staff Review handout that was available at the July 31St meeting states, on page 3, that there are "no excessive speed patterns in the Country Club area. ", that "the Counirry Club are., has a very low accident rate.." and that "Even with higher traffic the area is very pedestrian friendly..." Therefore, my question is.... "Where's the beef!" or Where is the problem? Why is the city continuing to spend money on studies and solutions to problems that do not exist? c. Many people spoke to the need to first fix the obvious problems at 50th & France and waiting to see how the Highway 100 revisions affect neighborhood traffic patterns before undertaking any changes in the neighborhoods. These are excellent, common sense, recommendations. 3. Re: 50th & France: My recommendations are: For Eastbound traffic on 50t1' St., do not allow left turns onto France. They can turn left at the bank and le again on 49th to go north on France. Similarly, do not allow Right turns onto southbound France at 50th b eastbound traffic. They can turn right at the bank and right again at 51St. Eastbound traffic, at lea between 3pm & 6pm, should be straight through at 50th & France. Westbound traffic on 50% at France should have a designated Left Turn lane, with Right turns &through traffic sharing a lane. Northbound France Ave. traffic should not be allowed to turn left onto 50th. They can turn left at 51 st anc left again at 50th. They should have a designated Right turn lane at 50th. Southbound France Ave. traffic should not be allowed to turn Right at France. They can turn Right on 49 and right again onto 50th at the bank. Unfortunately, it appears that Southbound France Ave. traffic needs to be allowed to turn left at France. They should have a designated Left turn lane and signal, next to the through traffic lane. Finally, there should be no parking from 4 — 6 pm on all of France from 49th to 51 St , as well as on all of 50th Street from France to Halifax . Sincerely, Sharon Gregoire 8/11/2006 - -Cl- - - Steve Lillehaug From: Jennifer Bennerotte t: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 12:40 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: FW: Northeast Edina Transportation Study Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 -833 -9520 FAX 952 -826 -0390 jbennerotte@ci.edina.mn.us From: Leskraus @aol.com [mailto:Leskraus @ aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 12:36 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Cc: dsgrego2 @mn.rr.com Subject: Re: Northeast Edina Transportation Study 'hom it May Concern, We are neighbors of Sharon Gregoire and live at 4375 Thielen Ave. Unfortunately I was out of town at the time of the Northea: Edina Transportation Study meeting. I have reviewed Sharon's remarks, reproduced below, and agree wholeheartedly with everything she says. Let's use some common sense here and stop wasting time and money dealing with non - existent problems. Les and Susan Kraus In a message dated 8/8/06 12:21:27 PM, dsgrego2 @mn.rr.com writes: Re: Northeast Edina Transportation Study Good Morning..... I live at 5101 West 44th Street in Edina, one block west of Highway 100 near Brookside Terrace. I have studied the above report and attended the July 31 st meeting at city hall regarding this issue. My comments are 1. In regards to specific design recommendations: 1. 44th Avenue in front of my house, near Brookside Terrace, is 22 feet wide. The design calls for a "Center Island Narrowing" in this area. I would expect that an island would be at least 2 feet wide, leaving 20 feet for 2 cars t( pass each other. Additionally, many bike riders use 44th St. as an east -west route so as to avoid 50th Street. I believe . impossible to add an island to this existing road, in this area, without endangering motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. And, it makes no sense to spend money to widen the road in order to spend more money to put in an isla that would narrow the road. According to police reports, there have been no accidents or complaints in this area in many years to warrant this kind of change. 8/11/2006 1. According to the design, 2 -4 "Speed Humps" are to be installed at Browndale and 44th St. The distancr between Sunnyside Road and 44th St. at Browndale is approximately 10 of my car lengths, registering less; than le on my odometer. There is a 4 way stop at Sunnyside & Browndale, and again at Browndale & 44th St. Parking is allowed on this short segment of road. It is really quite impossible to achieve speeds over 30 mph from Sunnyside to Browndale. Therefore, speed humps are not required. 1. According to the design, "Speed Humps" are also to be installed at the entrances to the Country Club. neighborhood on Wooddale, Arden, Maple along 50th St. In my opinion, if 2 or more cars turn onto these streets at the same time, thereby slowing down the cars behind them; and the cars behind them, it would create quite the opposite effect on 50th St. that I believe you want, which is an even flow of traffic on 50th. 1. After listening to comments made at the July 31 st meeting, I would like to add: 1. "Speed Humps" were presented by the consulting firm as a way to let drivers know they were entering a neighborhood. When I go over a speed hump I think to myself, "I need to slow down ". I never think, "I am entering a neighborhood ". I suggest that, if you want to let people know they are entering a neighborhood, you put up a sign that says, "You are entering the Country Club neighborhood, home to 543 children. Please slow down." This gets the poin across more clearly, and cheaply, than speed humps. 2. The Edina City's own Traffic Safety Staff Review handout that was available at the July 31st meeting or page 3, that there are "no excessive speed uatterns in the Country Club area. ", that "the CountrXClub area has a . _.v low accident rate.: ' and that "Even with higher traffic the area is very pedestrian friendly..." Therefore, my question is.... "Where's the beef!" or Where is the problem? Why is the city continuing to spend money on studies and solution to problems that do not exist? 3. Many people spoke to the need to first fix the obvious problems at 50th &France and waiting to see how the Highway 100 revisions affect neighborhood traffic patterns before undertaking any changes in the neighborhoods. These are excellent, common sense, recommendations. 1. Re: 50th & France: My recommendations are: For Eastbound traffic on 50th St., do not allow left turns onto France. They can turn left at the bank and left again on 49th to go north on France. Similarly, do not allow Right turns onto southbound France at 50th by eastbound traffic. They can turn right at the bank and right again at 51 st. Eastbound traffic, at least between 3pm & 6pm, should be straight through at 50th & France. Westbound traffic on 50th at France should have a designated Left Turn lane, with Right turns & through traffic sharin a lane. - - Northbound France Ave. traffic should not be allowed to turn left onto 50th. They can turn left at 51 st and left again a 50th. They should have a designated Right turn lane at 50th. Southbound France Ave. traffic should not be allowed to turn Right at France. They can turn Right on 49th an ht again onto 50th at the bank. Unfortunately, it appears that Southbound France Ave. traffic needs to be allowed to turn left at France. They should have a designated Left turn lane and signal, next to the through traffic lane. 8/11/2006 ..a_ - - Finally, there should be no u ng from 4 — 6 pm on all of France from 49th to 51 st , as well as on all of 50th Street from France to Halifax . ;rely, Sharon Gregoire 8/11/2006 From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 7:46 AM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: FW: Comments on Northeast Edina Transportation Study: Pedestrian Safety - - - -- Original Message---- - From: david bruflodt [mailto:dab0lb @yahoo.com] Sent: Mon 8/14/2006 10:21 AM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: Comments on Northeast Edina Transportation Study: Pedestrian Safety My name is David Bruflodt. I reside at 4837 Westbrook Lane. I am concerned about what appears to me to be an attempt to shift some of the traffic currently going through the neighborhoods east of TH100 to Brookside Avenue on the west. If this is going to happen, then something must be done to greatly improve the safety for pedestrians that use the existing sidewalk and must cross the avenue. Currently, going from south to north, the sidewalk runs from Interlachen down the hill to Rutledge only on the east side of Brookside, and then from Rutledge to beyond 44th only on the west side of the avenue. Pedestrians must cross Brookside at Rutledge, where there is currently no marked crossing point or protection of any kind from traffic. Pedestrians looking north can easily see a far enough distance to safely judge when it is safe to cross the street. But looking south.is a whole different story. The distance from the bottom of Brookside hill, where vehicles traveling north can first be seen, to the crossing point at Rutledge is at most a half of a city block. Vehicles consistently come barreling down the hill and around the curve at (I'm guessing) about 30 miles an hour, often to suddenly recognize that there in front of them, now only a quarter block a way, is a pedestrian pushing a stroller or a senior citizen or a person in a wheelchair (like me) in the middle of the road. Drivers then must either come to a quick stop or swerve out into the southbound lane. This is a bad situation that needs to be corrected, even with current traffic levels. But if traffic increases, so will the likelihood of a fatal pedestrian - vehicle accident. This is not the only crossing of concern. Pedestrian crossings at Division St. and at 44th St. also will need improved safety measures, if traffic is going to increase on Brookside Avenue. Please consider this important safety concern. Thank you. Do You Yahoo!? From: jeffrey steele [steelejeffrey@msn.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 11:19 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: Traffic Calming on.42nd street Steve, Thanks for taking time to meet with me on Monday. I have a comment in response to the Northeast Edina traffic study. When traveling north on France there are posted signs of no left turn from 7 -9 and 4 -6 PM on 40th, 39th and 38th street plus stop signs posted Q intersections on those streets until you reach Excelsior Blvd. Since 42 nd is the last street you can turn on without hitting a barrage of stop -signs or no turn signs , traffic is steered west and east on 42nd as a cut through to avoid Excelsior Blvd. Traffic flows from 42nd to Quentin and vice -versa to circumvent those above mentioned streets ( due to the sing postings on the streets north of 42nd) to get to Excelsior Blvd and Hwy 100. I realize that this is now a reality and little can be done to re- direct traffic on 42nd. My concern is the speed of the cut - through traffic on 42nd and the safety of the pedestrians using 42nd because of the increased volume and speed. The study addresses these issues on the east end of 42nd, but on the west end there are no traffic calming measures proposed. There are no side walks on 42nd except for a 1/2 block stretch in front of a school on the north east end. On the west side of 42nd there is a Elementary school 2 houses north of 42nd on Monterey with a playground and park. In my observation 42nd is a safety issues for pedestrian traffic. My question is why are there no traffic calming /speed measures on the west end of 42nd. I noticed in the proposal for traffic calming that Morningside Road has a raised table ( traffic calming measure- marked in red ) in the area of Lynn avenue. Morningside has a sidewalk and a flow of traffic that I would imagine is less or at the most equal to 42nd. I would propose a traffic calming measure on the west side of 42nd as on Morningside Road for pedestrian safety. Sincerely, Jeff Steele 4404 42nd Street West 952 - 925 -4490 Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http: / /messenger.msn. click - url.com /go /onm00200471ave /direct /O1/ From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 7:57 AM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: FW: Northeast Edina Transportation Study - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Rita Eigen [ mailto:reigen @worldnet.att.net] Sent: Mon 8/14/2006 12:08 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: Northeast Edina Transportation Study I live in the Morningside area of Edina. I travel quite often through the Country Club area to go to church, the library, shopping etc. I try very hard never to speed. The volume of traffic in the area does not seem to me to be the main problem. The large , size and numbers, of construction vehicles on the streets cause loss of visibility, one. lane traffic, and blocking of stop signs. People who are having work done on their houses should be required to have the trucks park in the driveways. Edina Blvd. is the biggest problem, but other streets are crowded, too. We pay city taxes, and should be able to use all city streets safely. Rita Eigen From: jkj966 @aol.com Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 3:30 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: Transportation Study Comment Attachments: ITE - Traffic Calming Measures - Speed Hump.pdf; ITE - Traffic Calming Measures - Speed Table.pdf Dear ETC, Please think critically about the proposed "neighborhood safety improvements" in the final draft report. You not only have the responsibility to critically examine the necessity for proposed improvements but also weigh that necessity against the risks associated with some of them. On the topic of necessity, what necessitates the speed humps? The average speed on 11 of the 15 streets measured in the study was below 25 mph. On Browndale, where five speed humps appear on the master plan, average speed was 23 mph northbound /22 mph southbound. The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) indicates the typical crossing speed for 3" high, 14, humps is 21 mph —one or two miles less than the current average speed. Is that reduction enough to justify the humps? The ITE also states that speed humps can reduce traffic volume by 18 %, depending on alternative routes available. The O/D study measured 557 cars entering and 195 cars exiting the study area, which led to the reports, conclusion that 30% of traffic diverts through the neighborhood. The speed humps are aimed at this 30 %. An 18% reduction in the 30% of through traffic equals only a 7% reduction in overall volume (or, in O/D study numbers, a reduction of 35 cars). Is this potential small reduction in through volume worth 19 speed humps? On the topic of risks, the ETC has the responsibility to educate the public and Council about the risks associated with the proposed measures. The ITE indicates speed humps are not typically placed on bus routes. While not municipal bus routes, all streets in the study area are school bus routes. What is the impact of speed humps on the children who may go over a dozen or more raised measures on their way to and from school each day. What is the impact on the drivers and the bus equipment? Speed humps are also not typically placed on primary emergency routes. The ITE estimates a delay of 3 -5 seconds PER HUMP for fire trucks and 10 seconds PER HUMP for an ambulance with a patient. This is an unacceptable risk. Keep in mind, there are 19 speed humps or speed tables indicated in the plan. There are also seven raised crosswalks and seven combined measures (which may include raised crosswalks). That makes 33 raised measures in the study area that could slow down emergency vehicles and put our children at risk for injury (or, at very least, an uncomfortable bus ride). The plan also includes realigned intersections designed to slow traffic. A delay in emergency response is a matter of life and death. When the study indicates no safety issues in the residential area and when the potential payoff of using speed humps for volume and speed control is minimal, it doesn't seem the ends justify the means. Please go ahead with the arterials, but It's very possible that improvements to driver behavior the study seeks, without residents. Sincerely, Jennifer Janovy leave the neighborhoods alone. the arterials could yield the changes.in inconveniencing drivers or endangering Attachments: ITE Traffic Calming Measures Speed Humps ITE Traffic Calming Measures Speed Tables Check out AOL.com today. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free. fAY iAwN -urt d Innglvl�u;n Federal Highway Administration it= 1099 14th Street, NW, Suite 300 West Washington, DC 20005 -3538 USA Phone:202- 289 -0222 Fax: 202-289-7722 Send comments to: website @ite.ore Traffic Calming Measures - Speed Hump Description: • rounded raised areas of pavement typically 12 to 14 feet in length • often placed in a series (typically spaced 300 to 600 feet apart) • sometimes called road humps or undulations Applications: Design/Installation Issues: • residential streets • not typically used on major roads, bus routes, or primary emergency response routes • midblock placement, not at an intersection • not on grades greater than 8 percent • work well with curb extensions • typically 12 to 14 feet in length; other lengths (10, 22, and 30 feet) reported in practice in U.S. • speed hump shapes include parabolic, circular, and sinusoidal • hump heights range between 3 and 4 inches with trend toward 3 - 3 9 inches maximum • difficult to construct precisely; may need to specify a construction tolerance (e.g. t 1/8 inch) on height • often have signage (advance warning sign before first hump in series and warning sign or object marker at hump) • typically have pavement marking (zigzag, shark's tooth, chevron, zebra) • taper edge near curb to allow gap for drainage • some have speed advisories • bicyclists prefer that it not cover or cross a bike lane Potential Impacts: • no effect on non - emergency access • speeds determined by height and spacing; speeds between humps have been observed to be reduced between 20 and 25 percent on average • based on a limited sample of sites, typical crossing speeds (85th percentile) of 19 mph have been measured for 352 inch high, 12 foot humps and of 21 mph for 3 inch high, 14 foot humps; speeds have been observed to rise to 27 mph within 200 feet downstream • speeds typically increase approximately 0.5 mph midway between humps for each 100 feet of separation • studies indicate that traffic volumes have been reduced on average by 18 percent depending on alternative routes available • studies indicate that collisions have been reduced on average by 13 percent on treated streets (not adjusted for traffic diversion) • most communities limit height to 3 -352 inches, partly because of harsh ride over 4 -inch high humps • possible increase in traffic noise from braking and acceleration of vehicles, particularly buses and trucks Emergency Response Issues: • Concern over jarring of emergency rescue vehicles • Approximate delay of between 3 and 5 seconds per hump for fire trucks and up to 10 seconds for ambulance with patient Typical Cost: • Approximately $2,000 (1997 dollars) For additional detail, refer to ITE's Recommended Practice entitled Guidelines for the Design and Application of Speed Humps. Visit the ITE Bookstore for more information about this publication. ui wn.ro�,urt W 1+- wvlw�n Federal Highway Administration i 1099 14th Street, NW, Suite 300 West Washington, DC 20005 -3538 USA Phone: 202-289-0222 Fax: 202-289-7722 Send comments to: website @ite.ore Traffic Calming Measures - Speed Table Description: • long raised speed humps with a flat section in the middle and ramps on the ends; sometimes constructed with brick or other textured materials on the flat section • sometimes called flat top speed humps, trapezoidal humps, speed platforms, raised crosswalks, or raised crossings Applications: • local and collector streets • main roads through small communities • typically long enough for the entire wheelbase of a passenger car to rest on top • work well in combination with textured crosswalks, curb extensions, and curb radius reductions • can include a crosswalk Design/Installation Issues: • typically 22 feet in the direction of travel with 6 foot ramps on each end and a 10 foot flat section in the middle; other lengths (32 and 48 feet) reported in U.S. practice • most common height is between 3 and 4 inches (and reported as high as 6 inches) • ramps are typically 6 feet long (reported up to 10 feet long) and are either parabolic or linear • careful design is needed for drainage Potential Impacts: • no effect on access • speeds are reduced, but usually to a higher crossing speed than at speed humps (typically between 25 and 27 miles per hour) • traffic volumes have been reduced on average by 12 percent depending on alternative routes available • collisions have been reduced on average by 45 percent on treated streets (not adjusted for traffic diversion) • reported to increase pedestrian visibility and likelihood that driver yields to pedestrian Emergency Response Issues: • typically preferred by fire departments over 12 to 14 -foot speed humps • generally less than 3 seconds of delay per hump for fire trucks Typical Cost: • approximately $2,500 (in 1997 dollars) for asphalt tables; higher for brickwork, stamped asphalt, concrete ramps and other enhancements sometimes used at pedestrian crossings SPEED HUMP I SPEED TABLE I RAISED INTERSECTION I CLOSURE Institute of Transportation Engineers 109914th Street, NW, Suite 300 West Washington, DC 20005 -3438 USA Telephone: +1202- 289 -02221 Fax: +1202- 289 -7722 Send comments to webmaster @ite.org From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 9:47 AM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: FW: Re Action on Northeast Edina Traffic Study - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Herda, Ralph E (STP) [mailto:Ralph.Herda @guidant.com] Sent: Thu 8/17/2006 9:24 AM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Cc: rwebb3 @mn.rr.com Subject: Re Action on Northeast Edina Traffic Study Transportation Commission Chairman Wanninger and Honorable City Council Members, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the traffic study. It has been the right step, albeit a late one, to review what's obvious to every resident in Northeast Edina. There's a traffic volume problem on the east -west 50th Street and north -south France Avenue arteries. And there's a serious traffic cut - through and volume problem on Country Club residential streets where you continue risking a vehicular homicide of a child under five. Implement solutions. Period. This problem is here now. You have not acted when the northeast corner of 50th /France was developed. You have not acted when the new library and apartment complexes near Vernon were developed and added traffic volume. You did not act most recently when the southwest corner of 50th /France was approved for development, or demand that the developer construct public parking. Or otherwise contribute for adding his traffic as he enjoys developing 'one of the preeminent corners in all of Edina.' Lets not add 'you have not acted after the Northeast Edina traffic study'. What are you waiting for? A death? Gridlock? Tax revenues from these developments can easily pay for the recommended solutions and should pay since each has added to the core problem. Further inaction by you is irresponsible and negligent. Don't 'wait to see what happens on Highway 1001, how ridiculous is that thinker's logic. Traffic isn't going away. 50th /France on street parking should. Cut - through traffic should. Do the right thing. Lead. Now. Ralph Herda 4501 Drexel Ave Edina 651.582.4219 From: Wayne Houle Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 7:56 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: FW: Northeast Edina.Traffic Study Steve, Please save this with the rest of the comments and record this into the comment spread sheet. Thanks ' Wayne Houle whoule @ci.edina.mn.us 952 -826 -0443 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 4:51 PM To: Wayne Houle Subject: FW: Northeast Edina Traffic Study Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 jbennerotte @ci.edina.mn.us -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Tom & Judy Plant [mailto:jplantl @mn.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 4:48 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: Northeast Edina Traffic Study Dear Members of the Edina Transportation Commission, Edina City Council, and Edina Engineering Department: As you make your final decisions concerning the Northeast Edina Traffic Study and the improvements that it recommends, I urge you to consider the following suggestions. The plan is clearly divisible into two parts: 1. Improvements to the arterials and Highway 100 2. Local street modifications aimed at reducing traffic volume and speeding within the neighborhoods. Since most of the "cut- through" traffic in Northeast Edina neighborhoods is attributed to inadequacies on the arterials and Highway 100, it only makes sense to improve these roads first. When that work is finished and the benefits are assessed, then if there is still a significant problem with volume and speeding in the neighborhoods, modifications to local streets should be considered. Admittedly, this is not the instant fix that some citizens desire but it is the prudent and responsible way to spend tax dollars. If you feel a need to offer immediate help to neighborhoods, please consider lowering the residential speed limit in the northeast quadrant to 25 mph - and enforce it. I have lived in several different states, and most of the cities I've lived in had 25 mph residential speed limits or lower. These were not always state- mandated or even community -wide, yet there were no problems with confused drivers. Edinans can also learn to watch for reduced and changing speed limits in residential areas and obey them. People around here are pretty smart. Finally, the cost to individual households for local street "improvements" must be commensurate with the benefits realized. A cursory glance at the charts and illustrations in the Northeast Edina Traffic Study reveals that both the streets studied and the proposed "improvements" to the area are concentrated in the Country Club neighborhood. Please be fair when determining who will bear the burden of paying for neighborhood improvements. Thank you, Judy Plant 4350 Morningside Road Edina, MN 55416 jplantl@mn.rr.com 952 - 922 -0354 From: Chris O'Brien (Chris.Obrien @chrobinson.com] Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 9:43 AM To: Steve Lillehaug Dear Mr. Lillehaug and other concerned parties, I am writing to support taking action in accordance with the findings of the NE Edina Traffic Study. I viewed your recommendations at the open house and I see them as an important step in reducing traffic in our neighborhood. I like the approach you took by bringing in experts and looking at data. The logical next step is to listen to those experts and take advantage of all the time put into this project by moving forward aggressively. I further suggest that we take action on all suggestions in the plan rather than first addressing the arteries and waiting to see the impact to the residential streets. The calming measures to our own residential streets would seem to be the easiest and most supported action in this process. I also hope that parking concerns at 50th and France do not slow us down. I always find adequate parking in the ramps there. I never really even consider parking on the street in that neighborhood. It's more convenient to park in the ramps. The spots on the street seem to be taken early, potentially by shop owners? Either way, I don't think we have a constituent (shopper) concern there. Further I hope that approval issues between Edina and Minneapolis can be worked out with both sides thinking about the greater good to their customers, the residents and shoppers. This shouldn't be about a lost parking spot scorecard between cities either. I never think about which city I am parking in. When I enter one of the ramps in Edina with ample spots available, I plan on shopping on both sides of the street. If anything, having less parking spots on a street most shoppers don't even plan to park on, and less backed up traffic can help business owners of 50th & France in both cities. Because at certain times of the day I will not go down there to shop, but rather head West due to how much traffic I know I:will hit. I don't think I am alone on this. Thanks again for all of your hard work on this subject. We really appreciate that the project is entering the results stage. Chris O'Brien 4627 Drexel Avenue Edina 952.929.0866 chris.obrien @chrobinson.com From: daniel.l.kraft @wellsfargo.com Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 10:04 AM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: NE Edina traffic study Steve, A quick note to voice my support for the recommendations in the draft report to address traffic in NE Edina. As a resident of Bruce avenue and a father of 3 young children, the volume and speed of traffic through, our neighborhood is a constant issue of concern. The dangers of this situation really hit home about 18 months ago when a speeding driver went up on our boulevard, hitting and knocking over a tree. Any changes to calm traffic and reduce the volume will greatly improve the safety on our streets and everyone18 ability to use and enjoy their front yards and the sidewalks throughout the neighborhood. Thanks for you work on this Steve, Daniel Kraft vice President, Institutional Sales Wells Fargo Brokerage Services, LLC 608 2nd Ave South, MAC N9303 -104 Minneapolis, MN 55479 612 - 667 -9405 / 800 - 870 -4633 fax 612 - 667 -2534 daniel.l.kraft @wellsfargo.com We Cannot Accept Trades Submitted by E -mail or Fax. Institutional Brokerage & Sales includes Wells Fargo Brokerage Services, LLC and Wells Fargo Institutional Securities, LLC, brokerage affiliates of Wells Fargo & Company and members of the NASD and SIPC. WFBS provides clearing services for WFIS, and WFIS accounts are carried by WFBS. 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From: Erin Carnish [ecarnish @hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 9:57 AM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: 50th /44th France Intersection Issues Dear Edina Traffic Commission - As a resident of West Bloomington, I often cut through the Country Club neighborhood to get to various destinations in Minneapolis. While I wouldn't like it if thousands of people cut - through the street that I live on, I feel that I have no choice due to the congestion at the 50th and France and 44th and France intersections. I believe that the proposed changes to improve the flow of the major intersections will be a significant improvement. Please feel free to contact me with any questions- Erin Carnish 952 - 918 -1061 From: Trierweiler [trierweiler @gwest.net] Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 9:25 AM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: Traffic reco Dear Steve, We live on Arden Ave. which has received the brunt of the traffic flow in Country Club and we desperately need a solution to the problem. Our block has the highest density of homes and school age children playing outside. Over the years, there has been much heated partisan discussion regarding this issue which exacerbated the problem versus offering any concrete solutions. Our children are at risk and the quality of life in our neighborhoods is compromised if nothing is done to alleviate the traffic congestion on our streets. Please move forward on the recommendations that will lessen the number of drive throughs on Arden and the rest of Country Club. Sincerely, Gina and Chuck Trierweiler 4623 Arden Ave From: harlan levine [hlevine241 @earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 11:27 AM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: Edina Traffic Dear Edina Traffic Taskforce: I am a former resident of Drexel Avenue, but now live in Eden Prairie because it is closer to my wife's and children's school and activities. I am aware of the traffic process that is occurring in Edina, and I wanted to voice my support for the proposed changes. We still like to take advantage of the offerings of Edina and Minneapolis, be it to walk around the lakes, visit the shops in Linden Hills, or eat at our favorite restaurants just beyond 50th and France. It has become far more sensible to cut through the Country Club neighborhood because it is faster than enduring the congestion at 50th & France. As a former resident, I know what it's like to hear the incessant flow of cars speed past your front yard everyday, so I don't take it lightly that I drive through there. That said, I don't have the time to endure the congestion on the overly narrow roadways on 50th and France. I believe that the proposed changes to make 50th Street and France Avenue less congested will make it much easier to get around without imposing on the residential roads to get between Eden Prairie and Minneapolis. I appreciate all the efforts that the taskforce has undertaken. Harlan Levine, MD O From: Meggan Bowlby [mbowlby@mn.rr.com] Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 9:49 AM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: traffic support Hi Steve I wanted to let you know that my husband and I support the NE Edina traffic study findings and recommendations. We are looking forward to seeing the traffic reduction in ours and surrounding neighborhoods. Thank you, Meggan and Scott Bowlby 4625 Drexel Ave Edina, MN 55424 From: dlkraft @aol.com Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 10:50 AM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: NE Edina Traffic Study Hello, Steve. I wanted to let you know that I support the NE Edina Traffic Study recommendations to cut down the traffic in the residential neighborhoods. They have recommended a number of changes be made to the intersections at 50th & France, 44th & France, and Vernon and Interlachen Blvd in order to improve the traffic flow on the arterials. I hope that the Edina City Council will approve these recommendations so our kids can play safely in their front yards. Thank you for listening to my opinion. Sincerely, Michelle Kraft 4607 Bruce Ave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out AOL.com today. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free. From: Scott Thiss [sthiss@sailforthinc.com] Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 11:26 AM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: Traffic Study Steve, I support the Northeast Edina Transportation Study findings and recommendations. I have followed this process for the last year and compliment the Committee members for their diligent work. The Study Advisory Committee established clear objectives, set a fact based approach and developed sound recommendations to solving a complicated traffic issue while preserving neighborhoods. The final recommendations may not please everyone, but they represent a reasonable compromise for all interested parties. C. Scott Thiss 4518 Drexel Avenue Edina, MN 55424 952 - 929 -4628 From: todd.riddle @fallon.com Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 3:44 AM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: trafic Hi Steve, We just wanted to drop you a note to let you know we are in support of the NE Edina Study findings and associated recommendations for reducing traffic in our area. Traffic should be routed where it interferes the least with quality of life for all neighborhoods. This seems like a fair and not to inconvenient aproach for all. Thanks. Todd and Laural Riddle Drexel Ave, Edina 1 Sharon Allison From: Jennifer Bennerotte nt: Sunday, August 27, 2006 8:32 AM J: Wayne Houle Cc: Sharon Allison Subject: FW: Northeast Edina Traffic Study Proposal From: Lynn Wagner [mailto:Wagnerosa @usinternet.com] Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 4:40 PM To: Steve Lillehaug; Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: Northeast Edina Traffic Study Proposal To Whom It May Concern: I am an Edina resident and I am writing to let you know of my support of the proposed traffic calming measures in the Northeast Edina Traffic study. I have been a resident of the Country Club neighborhood for eleven years, and excessive traffic speed and volume throughout this neighborhood have been longstanding issues, which the City has acknowledged, but never addressed, until this time. I believe that the Traffic Study was well thought out, thorough and unbiased. I strongly urge you to accept all of the proposals in the Traffic Study. Thank you so much for your time and attention to this matter. Lynn Wagner 4506 Wooddale Ave. '%, MN 55424 926 -1312 8/28/2006 Sharon Allison From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 8:30 AM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Sharon Allison Subject: FW: Traffic Plan Response From: The Woodwards [mailto:kwoodward @mcihispeed.net] Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 10:47 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: Traffic Plan Response We are writing to express our concerns about the proposed traffic plan under consideration. It is clear from the data that Browndale Avenue will be impacted the most by the proposed plan. The data clearly does not support this plan, however, it appears this is the easiest solution since the street sits on the West side of the neighborhood. If it is true that the accepted number of cars per day is 750, how can the City still proceed with a solution on Browndale? Does it not apply consistently on all streets? We would like an understanding of why Browndale and not others ?. Further, why only 2 speed bumps in the 4400 block if this were to move forward? Why not be consistent with the same plan as St. Louis Park in the 4300 block? It appears that there is little if any plan to deter traffic from Browndale. This will become the easy solve for all traffic, eventually turning the street into a parallel and similar traffic flow to highway 100, which by the way, the $4000 assessment for the sound wall did nothing to impede the sound. I hope we don't have another government solution like that on the street planning committee. Thank you for your consideration and responses to these questions. Sincerely, Keith and Julia Woodward 4504 Browndale Ave Edina 8/28/2006 From: Andrea & Ben Knoll [akno111Qmn.rr.com] Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 6:41 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: support for traffic plan I'd just like to voice my strong support for the proposed traffic plan in the Country Club area, and the nearby commercial area at 50th and France. I think it's a wonderful compromise plan and should be adopted as is. Thanks for your consideration. Andrea Knoll 4601 Arden Avenue Edina From: The Gaskill Family [gaskillfam@mn.rr.com] Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 4:11 PM To: Steve Lillehaug; 'Michael Fernandez' Subject: Traffic study Dear Mr. Lilehaug, We live at 4624 Arden Avenue. We believe that the traffic issue is especially important for us as Arden Av. is commonly used as a short cut to the 44th and France area. We love our street in that there are many, many families with children. Most of these children are in grade school or younger. While outside, watching our kids play, we have been witness to many "near misses ". We live on a long block in that there are few safe corners to cross our busy street. Most cars do not even come to a full stop at the corners and only gain speed down our street. We all know each others cars and realize that most of our traffic is from nonresidents. It is a complete miracle that a child has not been injured or worse. We are fearful that it will take a death to create change on this issue. Many people have purchased the "slow, children at play— signs that seem to be ignored. our wish is that the city would do the right thing and put the safety of our children first. I attended the city counsel meeting on this topic a few years ago and was disgusted. Hopefully, the city counsel will see past the disgruntled citizens who worry about any changes whatsoever and do what is needed to make our community safer. Thank you for your time and attention. Anne Gaskill From: Briggsmin@aol.com Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 4:23 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: traffic, feedback I was informed by the Country Club neighborhood coordinator Robb Webb that feedback was to go the general City of Edina that we should send feedback regarding the proposed traffic plan to the general City of Edina email address. Robb Webb has sent emails asking for people who support his stand on the proposal to send emails directly to you. How are we to be sure you will receive all the emails from the city so all feedback will be seen. It seems unfair that some factions are able to send their emails directly to your address ensuring that they are to be seen by you while others take their chances by sending them to the general email address sent out by Robb Webb. All of the submitted email feedback should be received the same way, the way we were asked to submit it. Becky Briggs August 22, 2006 Dear Edina City Council: I am a resident of Edina and live at 4513 Browndale Avenue. My residence is in the Country Club neighborhood of Edina. I am writing to express my strong concerns about, and opposition to, the proposed traffic solution plan which the City is considering for the Country Club District. I am convinced that the net effect of the proposed changes will be a severe, negative impact on Browndale Avenue and an increase the amount of traffic on that street. I believe that the potential consequences of this plan have not been thoroughly analyzed, and it is poorly conceived. I therefore urge you to reject it. The plan seeks to reduce the amount of traffic on Sunnyside Avenue and in the central portion of the Country Club neighborhood. The changes proposed to accomplish this seem designed to push more traffic onto 44`h Street and to make it more difficult for vehicles passing through the neighborhood to use Edina Blvd., Wooddale, Drexell, Bruce and Casco. This seems apparent from the modifications and traffic calming devices that are being proposed at Arden, Casco, Drexell, Bruce, Wooddale and Edina Blvd., which would affect ingress and egress along these streets, as well as the changes effecting access to Sunnyside. While other streets in the Country Club District are receiving considerable attention, Browndale is not. No changes are proposed for the Browndale — Sunnyside intersection, unlike the other streets in the neighborhood. The result of this traffic proposal seems obvious: more traffic will be pushed onto Browndale Avenue. Traffic will be diverted away from Sunnyside Avenue and onto 44`h Street, and traffic will avoid the center of the Country Club district because of the changes proposed to intersections at Arden, Bruce, Casco, Drexell, etc. As a consequence, traffic will be diverted to Browndale because the other streets are made difficult to use. Traffic' volumes on Browndale will increase and Browndale will become, in essence, a frontage road for commuters passing through the neighborhood. Several years ago I served on a neighborhood committee which studied the Country Club traffic problem and which proposed various solutions. The proposal never got off the ground because of neighborhood opposition. However, one of the cardinal principles we followed was "do no harm." In other words, no traffic plan should be adopted which would divert traffic from one street to the detriment of another street in the neighborhood. While this made any traffic plan challenging, it would be manifestly unfair to implement a plan which benefited the residents of Moorland, Edina Blvd., Wooddale, Bruce, Drexell and Casco, and which pushed larger volumes of traffic onto Browndale and Arden. Browndale is not a "collector street." It is not a frontage Edina City Council Page 2 road. Intentionally or not, the proposed traffic plan will result in increased traffic on Browndale Avenue. The traffic plan which was proposed several years ago suggested temporary changes and a study to assess the impact of such changes on traffic flows in the neighborhood. To my knowledge, the City is not proposing any "temporary changes," but is intending to forge ahead with this proposal. Further, I do not believe the City has analyzed the potential impact of these changes on traffic volumes generally or on traffic volumes on any particular street. Traffic consultants can do this. Where will the existing traffic go if these changes are made? Apparently, no one knows or has even given much thought to this critical question. The failure to obtain this information suggests a fundamental defect in the approach to this problem. I am very concerned that Edina would even consider adopting a plan that may have far - reaching and long term effects (some of them negative) without even determining what those effects may be. This approach, I suggest, is irresponsible and wrong. For these reasons, I urge the City Council to reject this proposal. The proposal has not been well thought out, no assessment has been done of its actual impact on the neighborhood or individual streets in the neighborhood. It seems quite clear that the ultimate result will be a very negative impact on Browndale Avenue by increasing the traffic on that street. Our neighborhood will be well served by the rejection of this plan. Thank you for your attention in this matter. Thank you. Sincerely, David P. Pearson 4513 Browndale Avenue Edina, Minnesota 55424 2857626vl From: Douglas Gervais [DGERVAISQmn.rr.com] Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 3:26 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Cc: Rob Webb We approve of the NE Edina Traffic Study findings and recommendations. Dr. & Mrs. Douglas L. Gervais 4514 Drexel Ave Edina, MN 55424 From: Wayne Houle Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 5:53 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: FW: country club neighborhood traffic proposal Wayne Houle whoule@ci.edina.mn.us 952 - 826 -0443 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 11:34 AM To: Wayne Houle Subject: FW: country club neighborhood traffic proposal From: Lederle, Frank fmailto:frank.lederle@va.gov] Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 11:26 AM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: country club neighborhood traffic proposal 8/25/06 To: City of Edina Dear Sirs: I am writing to express my strong objections to the country club neighborhood traffic proposal. The proposal appears designed to shunt even more traffic onto Browndale. It also appears that no effort has been made to assess this possibility either before or after implementation of the proposal. We are strongly opposed to any plan that would further increase traffic onto Browndale. Sincerely, Frank A. Lederle MD 4507 Browndale Ave Edina MN 55424 From: Michael Fernandez [mhfernandez @msn.com] Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 3:17 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Cc: rwebb3 @mn.rr.com Subject: NE Traffic Study I support the NE EdinaTraffic Study findings and its associated recommendations. We need to preserve our neighborhoods and retain the value of a safe, friendly, family enviroment. Heather Fernandez 4630 Arden Ave. From: Jamie. C.Jackson@ampf.com Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 3:47 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: Feedback on North East Edina Traffic study I am a resident of Drexel Avenue and fully support the findings and recommendations of the study. My family and I appreciates the work that have been done, and feel that the whole community will benefit from these changes. Thank you for your efforts! Sincerely, Jamie Jackson James C. 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From: Wayne Houle Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 5:54 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: FW: Northeast Edina Traffic Study Wayne Houle whoule @ci.edina.mn.us 952 - 826 -0443 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 4:51 PM To: Wayne Houle Subject: FW: Northeast Edina Traffic Study Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 -833 -9520 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 jbennerotte @ci.edina.mn.us ----------------------------------------------=------------------------------- From: Tom & Judy Plant [mailto:jplantl @mn.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 4:48 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: Northeast Edina Traffic Study Dear Members of the Edina Transportation Commission, Edina City Council, and Edina Engineering Department: As you make your final decisions concerning the Northeast Edina Traffic Study and the improvements that it recommends, I urge you to consider the following suggestions. The plan is clearly divisible into two parts: 1. Improvements to the arterials and Highway 100 2. Local street modifications aimed at reducing traffic volume and speeding within the neighborhoods. Since most of the "cut- through" traffic in Northeast Edina neighborhoods is attributed to inadequacies on the arterials and Highway 100, it only makes sense to improve these roads first. When that work is finished and the benefits are assessed, then if there is still a significant problem with volume and speeding in the neighborhoods, modifications to local streets should be considered. Admittedly, this is not the instant fix that some citizens desire but it is the prudent and responsible way to spend tax dollars. If you feel a need to offer immediate help to neighborhoods, please consider lowering the residential speed limit in the northeast quadrant to 25 mph - and enforce it. I have lived in several different states, and most of the cities I've lived in had 25 mph residential speed limits or lower. These were not always state - mandated or even community -wide, yet there were no problems with confused drivers. Edinans can also learn to watch for reduced and changing speed limits in residential areas and obey them. People around here are pretty smart. Finally, the cost to individual households for local street "improvements" must be commensurate with the benefits realized. A cursory glance at the charts and illustrations in the Northeast Edina Traffic Study reveals that both the streets studied and the proposed "improvements" to the area are concentrated in the Country Club neighborhood. Please be fair when determining who will bear the burden of paying for neighborhood improvements. Thank you, Judy Plant 4350 Morningside Road Edina, MN 55416 jplantl@mn.rr.com 952 - 922 -0354 From: Karol Saunders [karolsaunders @yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 5:23 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: Fwd: Country Club Traffic Dear Mr. Lillehaug, • I am writing, not for the first time, about our experiences living in • the Country Club neighborhood, the last fifteen years: • I have seen high school students roll over a SW on the corner of • Bruce and Country Club > We now live on Arden Ave where I have seen: > A car peel off 50th and hit a boy on a bike > A car drive up onto our lawn - feet from the front door • Daily occurrences of people driving over the speed limit in disregard • to the "slow children" signs posted by residents. We have over 70 • children on our block alone!! > I have seen several cars break the blockades during block parties, • after dark, nearly hitting children on bicycles. The parents felt • that the children were safe with the barricades provided by the Edina • Police Department. Arden is a "freeway" for cut - thorough traffic. • This must stop before we have to name it a Memorial Boulevard for one • of our children. • Please evaluate the peak time traffic as a result of the Highway 100 • bottle -neck. Please consider traffic calming devices. Why are 25 MPH • speed limits posted on Halifax and Golf Terrace? Can we qualify for a • reduced speed? • Thank you for considering these potentially life saving measures. As • a resident since 1960, I still be live that Edina is the best place to • live. > Thank you for your help, > Karol Saunders > 4617 Arden Ave > Edina MN 55424 > 952 - 927 -0214 • Do You Yahoo!? • Tired of Spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around • http: / /mail.yahoo.com Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http: / /mail.yahoo.com From: Kelly Jackson [jackson4626 @mac.com] Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 2:40 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: traffic The purpose of this email is to voice my support of the NE Edina Traffic Study findings and associated recommendations. Kelly Jackson 4626 Drexel Avenue MessageFrom: Wayne Houle Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 5:54 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: FW: Planned Traffic Changes to Country Club Neighborhood Wayne Houle whoule@ci.edina.mn.us 952 - 826 -0443 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 11:09 AM To: Wayne Houle Subject: FW: Planned Traffic Changes to Country Club Neighborhood Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 jbennerotte @ci.edina.mn.us From: Kevin & Kristi Hykes [mailto:khykes @mn.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 10:35 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: Planned Traffic Changes to Country Club Neighborhood Dear Sir /Madam, I live at 4615 Browndale Ave. in Edina and recently attended the Transportation Comission meeting on July 31. I have reviewed the planned changes to traffic patterns in the neighborhood, and while I support the intent of the changes, I am concerned that the effect will be to significantly increase traffic on Browndale Ave., which at 1,182 cars per day is already significantly over the 750 vehicle - per -day limit. I am concerned that the combination of the sinificant planned calming mechanisms elsewhere in the neighborhood, and the relative lack of any such measures on Browndale Ave. will have a detrimental effect on my property, and on the safety of my three young children, one of whom was nearly struck yesterday by a car running the stopsign at Edgebrook and Browndale (as more than 50% of the passing cars do). The planned increase in traffic on 44th street, and the relative ease of using Browndale as a frontage road for HWY 100, coupled with the planned widening of the Browndale bridge seem to be aimed at funneling traffic from the interior of the neighborhood to Browndale. If this is not the actual intent of these changes, then why has this likely negative impact on Browndale been acknowledged or studied? . I also understand that while this measure has been discussed for many years, there has apparently yet to be a an impact study done on the plan, nor is there a provision for a test period, or for the removal of these measures should they have a detrimental effect. I am not a traffic expert, and I appreciate that you have multiple constituencies, but want to register my concerns over your proposal. I would be happy to discuss this in more detail as appropriate. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kevin Hykes 4615 Browndale Ave. 952 - 920 -8644 From: Lynn Wagner [Wagnerosaeusinternet.com] Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 4:40 PM To: Steve Lillehaug; Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: Northeast Edina Traffic Study Proposal To Whom It May Concern: I am an Edina resident and I am writing to let you know of my support of the proposed traffic calming measures in the Northeast Edina Traffic study. I have been a resident of the Country Club neighborhood for eleven years, and excessive traffic speed and volume throughout this neighborhood have been longstanding issues, which the City has acknowledged, but never addressed, until this time. I believe that the Traffic Study was well thought out, thorough and unbiased. I strongly urge you to accept all of the proposals in the Traffic Study. Thank you so much for your time and attention to this matter. Lynn Wagner 4506 Wooddale Ave. Edina, MN 55424 (952) 926 -1312 From: Wayne Houle Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 5:53 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: FW: Northeast Edina Transportation Study Wayne Houle whoule @ci.edina.mn.us 952 - 826 -0443 - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 2:29 PM To: Wayne Houle Subject: FW: Northeast Edina Transportation Study Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 jbennerotte @ci.edina.mn.us - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Rita Eigen [ mailto:reigen @worldnet.att.net] Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 7:10 AM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: Fwd: Northeast Edina Transportation Study >Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 12:08:28 -0500 >To: edinamail @ci.edina.mn.us >From: Rita Eigen <reigen @worldnet.att.net> > Subject: Northeast Edina Transportation Study > I live in the Morningside area of Edina. I travel quite often • through the Country Club area to go to church, the library, shopping • etc. I try very hard never to speed. The volume of traffic in the • area does not seem to me to be the main problem. The large , size and • numbers, of construction vehicles on the streets cause lose of • visibility, one lane traffic, and blocking of stop signs. People who • are having work done on their houses should be required to have the • trucks park in the driveways. Edina Blvd. is the biggest problem, • but other streets are crowded, too. We pay city taxes, and should be • able to use all city streets safely. Rita Eigen From: Sandy Simmons [ssimmons@mn.rr.com] Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 6:29 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: Country Club traffic study We do not support the measures being proposed in the traffic study. There is about a one hour time period during any given day when the volume of traffic increases in our neighborhood on Wooddale Ave. This is directly attributable to the issues on Highway 100 and 50th. Those are the areas that need to be addressed - especially the traffic flow east and west on 50th. The measures being proposed are absurd - the number of speed bumps will cause more accidents than they will avoid and we will have to live with them all day, every day. We would rather deal with an hour of POSSIBLY increased traffic rather than these arbitrary and artificial solutions. The city needs to be stronger and just tell everyone to live with it like the rest of the community does. Country Club generates most of its own traffic. The construction vehicles, services vehicles such as garbage and recycling, and school buses will have difficulty with some of these measures. Please let things be. Sandy and Cal Simmons 4619 Wooddale Ave. So. From: Sharon Pugh [spugh@mn.rr.com] Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 11:51 AM To: Steve Lillehaug Cc: rwebb3 @mn.rr.com Subject: traffic comments Country Club resident I'm writing to let you know that we support the efforts of the City of Edina to reduce and slow down the traffic in our neighborhood. We are quite tired of hearing about the various councils and proposal and seeing no action. If you could just do something to move the process forward that would be much appreciated. I also personally favor putting all of the suggestions to work at the same time rather than a step by step process. The only comment I have about the proposed plan is the lack of any measures being taken on Bridge Street. I personally am troubled with the pedestrian issues as I often act as a traffic officer in the mornings and afternoon to keep school children from being hit by care who do not slow down for children because of the lack of stop signs. Could we get some "official" walk ways on Bridge? But in any event please proceed with some plan to address the traffic. Thank you Sharon Pugh 4526 Drexel Ave Sharon Allison 'rom: Jennifer Bennerotte ant: Sunday, August 27, 2006 8:27 AM To: 'Douglas_Eden @cargill.com' Cc: Sharon Allison Subject: RE: Transportation Commission Proposed Changes for Country Club Dear Mr. Eden: Thank you for your interest in the City of Edina. Your message was forwarded upon receipt to City Engineer /Director of Public Works Wayne Houle, who will make sure each member of the Transportation Commission receives a copy. If I can be of additional assistance, please contact me. Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952 -826 -0390 jbennerotte @ci.edina.mn.us - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Douglas_Eden @cargill.com [ mailto :Douglas_Eden @cargill.com] Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 10:55 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Cc: willie_th @yahoo.com Subject: Transportation Commission Proposed Changes for Country Club 'y name is Doug Eden. My wife (Willie) and family live at 4501 , rowndale Ave. and have for the last 6 years. Our house is on the S.E. corner of Browndale and Sunnyside. I am writing to express my opposition to the Transportation Commisions '' proposed changes to the traffic flows in Country Club. In fact, we are opposed to any of the suggested changes. The issue that has been raised is there is too much traffic in Country Club. We do not see the suggested changes doing anything to deter traffic but rather have the effect of re- routing traffic -- particularly on Browndale and Sunnyside. Since there has not been a testing period or an impact study done I can only imagine this to be the case. - While I do not know where the complaints have come from that originally raised this issue, I would think they came primarily from residents on Wooddale, Drexel, Bruce, Casco, Edina Blvd, and Sunnyside. It also appears these are the streets that are getting the traffic reducing measures - -at the expense of homeowners on Browndale. According to figure 2 of the Northeast Edina Transportation Study, Browndale Ave is grouped with Edina Blvd, Drexel and Arden as streets with high levels of traffic. Casco and Bruce have less traffic than Browndale and yet they are proposed to get traffic reducing measures. Effectively, this solution will have the effect of putting the Browndale and Moorland residents at odds with our neighbors to the east. Again, I am assuming that the solution will not reduce traffic but rather re- direct vehicles onto Browndale and Moorland. We are very outraged that this solution would even be considered at all if it had this consequence. Finally, this decision will also affect property values on Browndale and Moorland. When we moved into Country Club some six years ago, we had the choice to buy homes on Wooddale, Drexel, and Edina Blvd. There was a clear value premium for homes on Browndale and Moorland. We chose to 1 pay the premium to live on Browndale versus the other streets that experienced much higher volumes of traffic. The proposed action would clearly add value to homes on the other streets in Country Club that would receive the traffic reducing measures. This is not the goal of the solution nor should it be the impact on the taxpayers from Browndale and Moorland. Yes, traffic has picked up in Country Club. I have two children and I worry about theirs and other's safety from the traffic and the speeds traveled. I do not believe the Transportation Commissions' solution addresses the entire issue in a fair and equitable manner for all of the Country Club residences. My solution would be to lower the speed limit on all streets to 20 mph and step up enforcement. I would not waste the money on the suggested traffic reducing measures and would spend it on more police to ensure the safety of the neighborhoods. We might be surprised that the'Country Club residents are as much of the problem as the people cutting through our neighborhood. Please seriously consider the overall impact of the Transportation Commissions' proposed changes to the traffic in Country Club and vote no on the changes. The adverse consequences to the entire Country Club community will be much greater than appeasing the homeowners in only a small part of Country Club. Regards, Doug and Willie Eden 4501 Browndale Ave 952 - 928 -9342 7 Sharon Allison From: Jennifer Bennerotte it: Sunday, August 27, 2006 8:29 AM Wayne Houle Cc: Sharon Allison Subject: FW: Edina Country Club Neighborhood Traffic Proposal From: CSMPDPP @aol.com [mailto:CSMPDPP @aol.com] Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 1:50 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Cc: Steve Lillehaug Subject: Edina Country Club Neighborhood Traffic Proposal Dear Transportation Commission: My name is Carey Person As a resident living at 4513 Browndale Ave. I am writing to express my concern about a proposed plan by the Commission providing for changes to the northeast quadrant of Edina that will has significant impact not only in our neighborhood, but more specifically on our street. While I agree with the need to reduce the amount of cut - through traffic in our neighborhood, I am particularly concerned with how the most recently proposed traffic plan will make Browndale Ave., a de facto frontage road, for cars traveling from Minneapolis to Hwy. 100, a route that studies have proven to be a high traffic route. )ugh Browndale is grouped with Edina Boulevard, Drexel and Arden Ave, in number of vehicles per day (900 - 2,000), the posal lists significant traffic deterring measures for those streets but NO significant measures for Browndale. Although Browndale's count was higher than Drexel and Arden, those streets received traffic calming measures but Browndale did not. Browndale is not a "collector street." Also, no trial periods or impact studies have been proposed during which negative impacts could be determined and addressed. The cardinal principal of any proposal should be to "do no harm." No traffic plan should be adopted which would divert traffic from one street to the detriment of another street in the neighborhood. If the proposed plan is implemented, we feel there will be a significant increase in traffic on our street, both in the number of cars traveling on Browndale and the number of speeding cars on a street that already has traffic counts over acceptable levels. Sincerely, Carey Pearson 4513 Browndale Ave Edina, MN 55424 Home: 952 - 928 -9416 Cell: 612- 791 -9070 E -mail csmpdpp @aol.com 8/28/2006 Sharon Allison From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 8:29 AM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Sharon Allison Subject: FW: Letter of concern from Browndale Ave. resident re: proposed traffic changes From: BROWN4611 @ao!.com [mailto:BROWN4611 @aol.com] Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 11:34 AM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: Letter of concern from Browndale Ave. resident re: proposed traffic changes Dear Transportation Commission: We are Terry and Sheldon Fleck living at 4611 Browndale Ave, Edina, MN. As residents living on Browndale Ave. we are writing to express our concern about a proposed plan by the Commission providing for changes to the northeast quadrant of Edina that will have significant impact not only in our neighborhood, but more specifically on our street. We are particularly concerned with how the changes will make Browndale Ave. a de facto frontage road for cars traveling from Minneapolis to Hwy. 100, a route that studies have proven to be a high traffic route. Although Browndale is grouped with several other neighborhood streets, the proposal lists significant traffic deterring measures for those streets but NO significant measures for Browndale. Although Browndale's counts were higher than Drexel and Arden, those streets received traffic calming measures but Browndale did not. Also, no trial periods or impact studies have been proposed during which negative impacts could be determined. If the proposed plan is implemented, we feel there will be a significant increase in traffic on our street, both in the number of cars traveling on Browndale and the number of speeding cars on a street that already has traffic counts over acceptable levels. Sincerely, Terry and Sheldon Fleck 4611 Browndale Ave. 952 925 4113 8/28/2006 Sharon Allison ' -om: Jennifer Bennerotte :nt: Sunday, August 27, 2006 8:27 AM ro: Wayne Houle Cc: Sharon Allison Subject: FW: Northeast Edina Traffic Study - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Nancy McClure [mailto:namcclure @hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 9:24 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: Northeast Edina Traffic Study I am writing to express my opposition to the traffic calming that is under consideration for northeast Edina. It's impossible to eliminate traffic in all neighborhoods, and to focus on some neighborhoods to the exclusion of others is not fair. I live on West Shore Drive, and on Sunday mornings there is much traffic on my street that I suspect are cars driving to Christ Presbyterian. I would guess that many of these folks come from northeast Edina. I accept that people need to drive on my street even if they don't live in my neighborhood. It seems like the folks in Country Club consider themselves entitled to more than others. Let's all live by the same rules. I support speed enforcement on city streets. However, other methods are excessive. Nancy McClure 11 -in -one security and maintenance for your PC. Get a free 90 -day trial! .ttp: / /www. windowsonecare. com /trial.aspx ?sc_cid= msn_hotmail Sharon Allison From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 8:28 AM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Sharon Allison Subject: FW: SUPPORT for NE Edina Traffic Proposal - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Patty Burley [mailto:patty5537Qgmail.com] Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 4:57 PM To: Steve Lillehaug; Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: SUPPORT for NE Edina Traffic Proposal To Whom It May Concern: I am an Edina resident and I am writing to let you know of my support of the proposed traffic calming measures in the Northeast Edina Traffic study. I have been a resident of the Country Club neighborhood for 15 years, and excessive traffic speed and volume throughout this neighborhood have been long- standing issues which the City has acknowledged, but never addressed, until this time. I believe that the Traffic Study was well- thought -out, thorough and unbiased. I strongly urge you to accept all of the proposals in the Traffic Study. Thank you very much for your support of this Study. Patricia Burley 4510 Arden Avenue South Edina, MN 55424 patty5537 @gmail.com From: CSMPDPP @aol.com Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 1:50 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Cc: Steve Lillehaug Subject: Edina Country Club Neighborhood Traffic Proposal Dear Transportation Commission: My name is Carey Person As a resident living at 4513 Browndale Ave. I am writing to express my concern about a proposed plan by the Commission providing for changes to the northeast quadrant of Edina that will has significant impact not only in our neighborhood, but more specifically on our street. While I agree with the need to reduce the amount of cut - through traffic in our neighborhood, I am particularly concerned with how the most recently proposed traffic plan will make Browndale Ave., a de facto frontage road, for cars traveling from Minneapolis to Hwy. 100, a route that studies have proven to be a high traffic route. Although Browndale is grouped with Edina Boulevard, Drexel and Arden Ave, in number of vehicles per day (900 - 2,000), the proposal lists significant traffic deterring measures for those streets but NO significant measures for Browndale. Although Browndale's count was higher than Drexel and Arden, those streets received traffic calming measures but Browndale did not. Browndale is not a "collector street." Also, no trial periods or impact studies have been proposed during which negative impacts could be determined and addressed. The cardinal principal of any proposal should be to "do no harm." No traffic plan should be adopted which would divert traffic from one street to the detriment of another street in the neighborhood. If the proposed plan is implemented, we feel there will be a significant increase in traffic on our street, both in the number of cars traveling on Browndale and the number of speeding cars on a street that already has traffic counts over acceptable levels. Sincerely, Carey Pearson 4513 Browndale Ave Edina, MN 55424 Home: 952 - 928 -9416 Cell: 612 - 791 -9070 E -mail csmpdpp @aol.com From: kenneth feinberg [feinbergmax @msn.com] Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 7:24 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: support traffic study To Who it May Concern: I am writing to inform you of my support of the NE Edina traffic study proposal. I have been a resident of Edina for the past six years and have been concerned for the safety of my children due to the amount of traffic on Wooddale Ave. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Lori Feinberg 4512 Wooddale Ave. Edina, MN 55424 952 - 922 -8581 From: TeamMacl @aol.com Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 10:56 AM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: Northeast Edina Traffic study. To Whom It May Concern: I am writing to let you know of my support of the proposed traffic calming measures in the Northeast Edina Traffic study. I have lived in the Country Club neighborhood for over 12 years and as you are aware... the traffic volume has always been a concern. I believe that this Traffic Study is well thought out, thorough and unbiased. I strongly urge you to accept all of the proposals in the Traffic Study. Thank you so much! Amy McNamara 4515 Wooddale Avenue Edina, MN 55424 952 - 920 -0288 From: TeamMacl @aol.com, Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 11:02 AM, Toe Steve Lillehaug Subject: Edina NE Traffic Study To Whom It May Concern: 'I have lived in the Country Club neighborhood for over 12 years and as you are aware... the traffic volume has always been an issue. Please note that I support. the.NE Edina Study findings and associated recommendations. I believe that this current Traffic Study is well thought out, thorough and unbiased. I strongly urge you to accept all of the proposals in the Traffic Study. Thank you so much! Brad McNamara 4515 Wooddale Avenue Edina,,. MN 55424 952- 920 -028.8 From: Sharon Pugh [spugh @mn.rr.com] Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 2:22 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Cc: 'Doug Pugh'; rwebb3Qmn.rr.com Subject: FW: traffic Attachments: Crashed Car.jpg This is an addition to an earlier e-mail I sent in support of the proposed traffic claming measures being considered by the Edina City Council. We are concerned that there will be nothing done until there is a real tragedy. We know that accidents can happen anywhere but the attached picture shows what happened on Bridge Street and Drexel Avenue approximately 3 weeks ago (my husband Doug took the picture). The driver had it not been for our elm tree would have ended up in our front yard or possibly our house. The driver as we understand it was not from the neighborhood and was cutting through. Thank you for your consideration. Doug and Sharon Pugh 4526 Drexel Avenue T 4p 4d F Sharon Allison From: Jennifer Bennerotte it: Monday, August 28, 2006 8:30 AM Wayne Houle Cc: Sharon Allison Subject: FW: Comment on Proposed Traffic Calming Measures and their effect on traffic on Browndale Avenue in the Country Club neighborhood Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 jennerotte @ci.edina.mn.us From: Todd Aldrich [mailto:taldrich @biomedix.com] Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 9:55 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Cr- allysonaldrich @aol.com ect: Comment on Proposed Traffic Calming Measures and their effect on traffic on Browndale Avenue in the Country Club oorhood To whom it may concern: We believe that the proposed traffic calming measures will only be effective at reducing or slowing traffic in the interior of the neighborhood. We believe these changes are likely to push traffic onto exterior streets such as Browndale Avenue. We believe that if the proposed plan is implemented, there will be significant increases in traffic on our street, both in the number of cars traveling on Browndale, and the number of speeding cars on a street that already has traffic counts over acceptable levels. Todd and Allyson Aldrich 4518 Browndale Avenue Edina, Mn 55424 952 - 928 -9791 8/28/2006 From: Lee. Marks@pentairwater.com Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 2:53 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: NE Edina Traffic Study Dear Steve and the Edina City Council Members: It appears the City used a fact based approach to solve the traffic issues in NE Edina and are pursuing a comprehensive plan to accommodate the significant issues that are the result of years of frustration and inaction. I support the NE Edina Study findings and associated recommendations. Please implement the entire plan to ensure maximum impact without on- going, unnecessary dialog. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Lee E. Marks Vice President - Operations Pentair Water Pool and Spa lee.marks@pentairwater.com (C) 612 - 805 -4007 This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http: / /www.messagelabs.com /email From: SUSAN DANFORTH [sdanforth @mn.rr.com] Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 1:30 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: I support the NE Edina Traffic Study Findings Thank you. Susan Danforth 4614 Wooddale Ave Edina, MN 55424 Sharon Allison From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 2:24 PM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Sharon Allison Subject; FW: Traffic proposal Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 jennerotte@ci.edina.mn.us From: knveker @aol.com [mailto:knveker @aol.com] Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 2:20 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: Traffic proposal We live at 4605 Browndale avenue, and strongly oppose the traffic proposal to be implemented in the country c.1 neighborhood. What ever happened to the trial period that was supposed to allow traffic calming measures to be . d in the neighborhood, to see how it will actually affect the traffic patterns? The plan that is currently mapped out, is ridiculous in that it is obvious that the changes will push traffic onto the exterior streets ( Browndale and Arden) when Browndale already has a high traffic count as it is. The only measures proposed for Browndale, two small speed humps in the 4400 block, will not do anything to deter additional traffic from 50th street through Sunnyside. Casco and Bruce are receiving traffic reducing measures, when those streets have less traffic than Browndale. We will ultimately also see increased traffic on our street after the Browndale Bridge is widened to accommodate two cars passing over it. Right now we have way too much (speeding) traffic as it is, but if the proposed plan moves forward, the nuisance of even more cars diverted to Browndale and Moorland will significantly change our quality of life, not to mention the safety of our children and our property values. Please take the time to study the impact that these changes will have on the WHOLE country club neighborhood, and not make hasty decisions that will forever allow many of us, to question our reasons for investing in the fine neighborhood that we call home. Respectfully, Kristin and Steve Veker 4605 Browndale Ave. 952- 927 -4477 Cheek - Qat._AOL.com today.. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free. 8/28/2006 Sharon Allison From: Jennifer Bennerotte A: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:55 AM Wayne Houle Cc: Sharon Allison Subject: FW: NE Edina Traffic Plan Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 jennerotte@ci.edina.mn.us From: A. Weiler [mailto:aweiler @mn.rr.com] Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 11:41 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: NE Edina Traffic Plan City of Edina Engineering Department, I am writing to you tonight in support of the Northeast Edina Transportation Study, as conceived and developed by the Edina Transportation Commission. While no plan is perfect, I feel that the specific recommendations in the plan — while modest — represent a reasonable first step toward controlling the significant and growing traffic volume and speed menace in our North East Edina neighborhoods. This problem, left unchecked, will undoubtedly adversely impact property values, threaten the safety of our children, and greatly diminish the aesthetic appeal of one of Edina's oldest and most historic neighborhoods. It is my request to see that the recommendations of the plan be implemented as soon as possible. Furthermore, once they are judged to be impactful on the traffic volume and speed problems now prevalent in our neighborhoods, I hope that similar traffic volume and speed control mechanisms be expanded further in Northeast Edina to deal with real issues that were deemed too controversial and aggressive for the initial plan. Finally, I'd like to express my appreciation for the fine work and dedication of the Edina Transportation Commission. They have taken on a difficult task, and performed it with aplomb. Regards, A.R. Weiler Edina Blvd. Edina, MN 55424 tirus found in this outgoing message. ,cked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.6/428 - Release Date: 8/25/2006 8/29/2006 Sharon Allison From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:59 AM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Sharon Allison Subject: FW: Northeast Edina Traffic Study Proposal- Comment period Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 -833 -9520 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 jennerotte@ci.edina.mn.us From: Jill Trautz [mailto:jtrautz @mn.rr.com] Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 7:17 PM To: Steve Lillehaug; Jennifer Bennerotte Cc: 'Jill Trautz'; 'John Trautz' Subject: FW: Northeast Edina Traffic Study Proposal- Comment period TO: 'slillehaug @ci.edina.mn.us'; 'edinamail @ci.edina.mn.us' FROM: Jill Trautz, Edina Country Club resident - - - -- Original Message---- - Subject: Northeast Edina Traffic Study Proposal To Whom It May Concern: I am an Edina resident and I am writing to let you know of my support of the proposed traffic calming measures in the Northeast Edina Traffic study. I have been a resident of the Country Club neighborhood for eleven years, and excessive traffic speed and volume throughout this neighborhood have been longstanding issues, which the City has acknowledged, but never addressed, until this time. I believe that the Traffic Study was well thought out, thorough and unbiased. I strongly urge you to accept all of the proposals in the Traffic Study. Thank you so much for your time and attention to this matter. Lynn Wagner 4509 Edina Boulevard Edina, MN 55424 (952) 927.4000 8/29/2006 From: Chris & Annie O'Brien [annie.obrien@earthlink.net] Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 10:34 AM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: traffic issue Dear Edina City Council, I am writing to voice my support for the findings and recommended actions that have been proposed as a result of the NE Edina traffic study. I welcome any and all traffic calming measures in my neighborhood. I continue to be concerned for the safety of my children with the speed and volume of traffic on Drexel Avenue and throughout the neighborhood. Thank you for your time and attention and for the commitment that you have made to this project. Annie O'Brien 4627 Drexel Avenue Edina, MN 55424 Annie.obrien @earthlink.net From: Lavinsmn @aol.com Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 10:22 AM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: Traffic study Steve, I support the findings of the NE Edina traffic study. Brian Lavin 4503 Wooddale Ave. From: Christine RhodesDekko (rhodesdekko @yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 10:24 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte; Steve Lillehaug Cc: Wayne Houle Subject: Northeast Traffic Study Mr. Lillehaug -- I am writing to give feedback regarding the Northeast Edina Traffic study and recommendations. I am Christie Rhodes Dekko of 4703 White Oaks Road. We recently had our White Oaks Annual Meeting and the following concerns regarding the plan, and additional suggests arose. 1. There was agreement that re- working the 50th and France and 44th and France intersections, may decrease the cut -thru traffic adequately, without demanding significant additional tax payer dollars. 2. We are trying to-change approximately 25 -30% of traffic identified as "cut - thru" in Country Club. Although, the "cut -thru" traffic from Maple Rd to 48th was not studied, yet Maple Rd. has one of the highest traffic volumes. 3. Improving the sewer and water symptoms in Country Club is a high priority for the city. In order to do this, the roads will be "torn -up," and traffic will be significantly altered. This three year plan may be long enough to alter traffic patterns, and the additional expense of re- designing and imstalling new intersections throughout Country Club can be avoided. 4. Realizing that all residents will now be sharing the burden of these expenses, there is additional burden on the city to make it equitable. Several White Oaks residents asked why, we were allocated speed bumps, yet much of Country Club is designated as combined measures at each intersection. The intersections of concern include: 46th and Townes Road; 48th and Townes; and 47th and Meadow. S. Instead of speed bumps, many residents would like stop signs -- although we realized the traffic volume may not meet the qualifications for a stop sign. However, could the stop signs be used as a traffic calming measure -- similar to speed bump yet less "jaring on the back" for the elderly. Stop signs were suggested for Townes and 48th (possibly 3 -way stop) and 47th and Meadow. 6. Additional options mentioned included: a. "Slow /children at play" signs on Townes Road and 48th St and Meadow Road. b. "Local Traffic Only" sign at Townes and 46th street intersection, and maybe on Maple Road. C. The automatic speed sign (Your speed is: # #) on 48th street. Thank you for passing these comments on to the traffic commission and to those responsible for compiling the feedback on the study, as it is presented to city council. We appreciate our ideas "being heard." Thank you for all your hard work. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at: 952 - 920- 5705. -- Christie Rhodes Dekko, President of White Oaks Association -------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail. From: Terwilliger, Dave Sent: Monday, August 28, To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: the NE traffic [DTerwilliger @rwbaird.com] 2006 9:28 AM study Steve - I wanted to send a quick message to you regarding .....We do support the NE Edina traffic study findings. thank you - Dave and Ginger Terwilliger Dave Terwilliger Director - Institutional Sales Robert W. Baird & Co. Edina Office 877 - 792 -7867 952 - 838 -8095 Robert W. Baird & Co. 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Thank you, Jane Lavin From: Randy & Kim Bartz [kikabo@mn.rr.com] Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 8:01 AM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: Traffic Dear Traffic Commission: As a previous resident of South Minneapolis, I want to praise your recommendations to improve the traffic flow of France Avenue and 50th Street. I, along with most of my neighbors, used Edina's Country Club neighborhood streets to get to Highway 100 on an almost daily basis. While I would not like it if my residential-streets were used as a thoroughfare, I felt that I had little choice given the congestion at 44th& France and 50th & France. I believe that the proposed changes will create a much more appropriate traffic pattern for the commercial areas and the residential areas, while preserving the mobility of the residents. Thank you for the great work. Sincerely, Kim Bartz From: Jill Trautz [jtrautz @mn.rr.com] Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 7:17 PM To: Steve Lillehaug; Jennifer Bennerotte Cc: 'Jill Trautz'; 'John Trautz' Subject: FW: Northeast Edina Traffic Study Proposal- Comment period TO: 'slillehaug @ci.edina.mn.us'; 'edinamail @ci.edina.mn.us' FROM: Jill Trautz, Edina Country Club resident - - - -- Original Message---- - Subject: Northeast Edina Traffic Study Proposal To Whom It May Concern: I am an Edina resident and I am writing to let you know of my support of the proposed traffic calming measures in the Northeast Edina Traffic study. I have been a resident of the Country Club neighborhood for eleven years, and excessive traffic speed and volume throughout this neighborhood have been longstanding issues, which the City has acknowledged, but never addressed, until this time. I believe that the Traffic Study was well thought out, thorough and unbiased. I strongly urge you to accept all of the proposals in the Traffic Study. Thank you so much for your time and attention to this matter. Lynn Wagner 4509 Edina Boulevard Edina, MN 55424 (952) 927.4000 From: Peter Nordquist [PNordquist @mn.rr.com] Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 3:24 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: traffic.study Hello Steve: Just a note to let you know, Laurie and 2 support the recommendations of the NE Edina traffic proposal. Thanks for all your hard work on this project. Yours truly, Peter & Laurie Nordquist 4507 Wooddale Ave, Edina From: Scott Brener [Scott.Brener @state.mn.us] Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 3:47 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: NE Edina Traffic Study Findings Steve, I would like to voice my support for the recent NE Edina Traffic Study Findings. I realize that the debate has been quite long. It is a pleasure to know that progress is being made. Scott Brener 4621 Wooddale Ave i From: keith benson [kbensonl@mn.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 4:43 PM To: Steve.Lillehaug Subject: N.E. Edina Trafffic Study_ Steve, we support the NE Edina Traffic Study findings Keith and Janet Benson 4611 Wooddale Ave. Edina, MN From: Keith White [keith @marketplacehome.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 1:38 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Cc: Carrie White (Carrie White) Subject: Edina traffic findings My wife, three children under the age of ten and I all support the Edina traffic findings. Thanks for YOUR hard work and diligence in this matter. Keith A. White 4501 Wooddale Ave. Northeast Edina Transportation StudyFrom: Kevin Tauer [Kevin.Tauer @genmills.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 11:27 AM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Cc: Steve Lillehaug Subject: Northeast Edina Transportation Study Importance: High This is to provide comments on the Northeast Edina Transportation Study master plan. 1. The inclusion of changes to France Avenue and 50th Street is critical to the success of the plan. I commend the commission for including them. 2. The city must take a position with the county or state as needed to reduce the speed limit in the area studied, especially Country Club. A posted speed of 25 would improve safety in the area. 3. Speed humps and speed tables: I believe more work needs to be done on the streets of Country Club. Speed humps /tables (or more stop signs) on Country Club Road and Sunnyside Road are especially needed. Speed humps on the other streets of Country Club would also help keep speeds down. (I am unclear as to what the proposed speed hump or speed table on Wooddale Avenue between 50th and Country Club will accomplish since there is already a stop sign at Country Club.) 4. My understanding is that most of the problems that brought forth this study were reported by citizens of Country Club. If that is the case, then why does the study not more specifically address those problems? 5. It is unclear from the master plan map (and from the July 31 meeting) what "realigned intersection" (as marked on most Country Club street intersections) means. I assume, and hope, that it means more t- intersections with stop signs to help slow traffic. Thank you. Kevin Tauer 4605 Drexel Avenue From: John & Sara Boss [jboss @mn.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:05 AM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: I SUPPORT THE NE EDINA TRAFFIC STUDY FINDINGS I SUPPORT THE NE EDINA.TRAFFIC STUDY FINDINGS Sara and John Boss IF From: Shannon Rusk [Shannon@oppidan.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 2:26 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: NE Edina Traffic recommendation I strongly support the current proposal to improve the traffic in Northeast Edina. Thank you. Shannon Shannon C. Rusk Oppidan Investment Company 5125 County Road 101 Suite 100 Minnetonka, MN 55345 952 - 294 -1242 direct 952 - 221 -0276 cell 952 - 294 -0151 fax From: Nancy Koster [nkoster@mn.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 2:05 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: NE Edina Transportation Study Attachments: Comments on Transportation Study.doc The attached file contains our comments on the NE Edina Transportation Study final report. Thank you for the opportunity to have some input into this matter. William and Nancy Koster 4225 W. 44th St. 952 - 922 -6259 nkoster@mn.rr.com To: Edina Transportation Commission From: William and Nancy Koster Re: Northeast Edina Transportation Study Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Northeast Edina Transportation Study report. We have lived at 4225 W. 44th St. since 1973. Over the years we have invested considerable money and effort into remodeling and adding on to our home because we love the neighborhood and can think of no better place to live. In our view, many of the proposed "Neighborhood Safety Improvement Opportunities" for Northeast Edina would not enhance our property or street, and in some cases would even lessen our property value and be an economic burden to us with no benefit. Our major concern is that we see nothing in the plan that would reduce the amount or speed of traffic on 40 St., and some proposed measures seem likely to divert even more cars onto our street and perhaps even encourage faster speeds. Some of the measures would appear to benefit only the Country Club area by creating a quasi -gated community and attempting to reduce "cut through" traffic in this area at the expense of nearby streets. They include: Combined Measure Proposed for Wooddale Ave. just south of 44th St. and several other places, this feature was identified on maps distributed in conjunction with the July 31 public meeting as a "Combined Measure." However, on a map printed from the City of Edina web site dated April 27, 2006, it is called a "Neighborhood Gateway." Minutes of the April 27 meeting of the Transportation Study Advisory Committee show that "there were concerns with the term `Neighborhood Gateway'," and the term Combined Measure was substituted. However, according to the city engineering department (telephone conversation, August 25), it was a change in name only, and the proposal remains the same. The Northeast Edina Transportation Study Final Report contains this definition of "Combined Measures" (emphasis added): "These measures combine a speed hump with a roadway constriction through a center median island and are proposed at entry points where roadways are of sufficient width (greater than 30 feet) to include the center island and will not conflict with driveways. This measure informs drivers that they are passing into a residential neighborhood and signals an expected change in driving behavior." An accompanying diagram of a Combined Measure shows a speed hump on the "entrance side only." Koster — 4225 W. 44th St. A speed hump is defined as a "rise in the roadway surface that reduces vehicle speeds as they enter the neighborhood and reinforces expected change in driving behavior. This makes it perfectly clear that this measure is not designed to benefit the neighborhood as a whole, but only to demarcate Country Club as a special area where cautious driving is particularly important. This Combined Measure would signal drivers approaching the Combined Measure from the north on Wooddale that they are entering the Country Club neighborhood and that they need to slow down or otherwise adjust their driving behavior. For those traveling the other way, the message would be that they are leaving a "neighborhood," and that they may now resume a faster speed and be less concerned about cautious driving behavior. The problem for us is that 44th St. and Wooddale Ave. north of 44th are part of a "neighborhood" as well, and those of us who live here would like it to be treated that way and not relegated to merely a place to drive through to get to a neighborhood. Although the aim of all the measures being proposed for Northeast Edina streets is supposed to be "safety improvement," this Combined Measure would do nothing to further this goal. It would be located in an area where cars not only do not speed, but where speeding is virtually impossible, since there is a stop sign at 44th and Wooddale and three more around a curve just a half -block away at Wooddale and Sunnyside. The island in the middle of that intersection further reduces speed. Thus the Combined Measure serves no purpose other than to be a "gate" to discourage drivers from entering the Country Club neighborhood. In addition, placing the Combined Measure in that short half -block would impede access to the driveway of the home on the southeast corner of Wooddale and 44th and to the alley that serves our garage and numerous others for homes on 40 and on Sunnyside. It is already often difficult and hazardous to get in and out of that alley, and the addition of this measure would make this process a nightmare, especially in the winter when the narrowed driving lanes would be further constricted with ice and snow. The cost estimate for the Combined Measure has been quoted at $20,000 - $30,000. Who will pay this initial cost and for the upkeep of this feature, which includes landscaping? It is our understanding that homeowners who benefit from projects like this are assessed, and that this assessment has some relation to the home's proximity to the "improvement." But who benefits from this Combined Measure? Surely not the homeowners located closest to it. It would be adding insult to injury to make owners of property on 44th St. pay for such a project when it can be nothing but detrimental to us and beneficial to others. Re- aliened Intersections and Traffic Circles: The proposal for realigned intersections and traffic circles on Sunnyside would exacerbate the ill effects of the Combined Measure for homeowners on 44th. These Koster — 4225 W. 44 th St. 2 changes seem designed to make it more difficult to use Sunnyside to travel between Wooddale and France, resulting in increased traffic on 44`h as the obvious alternative. (Transportation Committee minutes show that at one point, this proposal also was made: "Motorists on the westbound approach of Sunnyside Road would have a left and right - turn signal indication without a green ball at France Avenue. ...This would be proposed to reduce traffic from entering the neighborhood west of France Avenue." Apparently this proposal was not incorporated in the final report, and we hope it is dead for good, as it would also direct more traffic onto 44`h ) In the long stretch between Wooddale and France on 44th, there currently is nothing to slow traffic except for one stop sign at Grimes. The proposed "Safety Improvement Opportunities" do nothing to change the amount or speed of traffic on this roadway. The only "improvement' proposed here is a sidewalk from Wooddale to Grimes, to which we also object for the following reasons: Sidewalk on south side of 44�h: The final report recommends "construction of missing sidewalk connections to improve pedestrian safety." The above proposed segment is not a missing connection, since there currently is no sidewalk to the east or west of it, and none is proposed in those areas that we know of, at least for the near future. The need for a sidewalk between Wooddale and Grimes is generally agreed to be based on the presence of the park in the middle of the block. While child safety is of paramount importance to everyone, there are ways to enhance the safety of crossing 40 St. at the park that would not be detrimental to homeowners whose lots would be affected by the proposed sidewalk. Some of those detriments are: 1. Cost to homeowners for sidewalk installation: This is quoted as $30 a linear foot, which for our lot would be over $2,100. There are wider lots also affected, for which the cost obviously would be even higher. 2. Removal of or damage to trees: As you stand at the corner of 44`h and Wooddale and look east toward Grimes, you can see a number of trees that are in the immediate path of or are closely adjacent to the area where the sidewalk would be installed. Many of these have enhanced our neighborhood for decades, and their destruction would change the character of the street and be a great loss, not only to those who live here but also to all who drive on 44`h St. Since the city easement is so wide on this side of the street, all these trees could be cut down to make way for concrete. If those farther back from the street were to be left standing, it is likely that their root systems would be damaged by grading for and installation of the sidewalk, which could prove harmful or even lethal to the trees in the future. Koster — 4225 W. 44`h St. 3 3. Cost to homeowners of tree removal: It is our understanding that even though a tree grows on city property, the homeowner often foots the bill when it is cut down, and this can be a considerable expense, especially for trees like the large and decades -old maple in our front yard. 4. Cost and difficulty of sidewalk maintenance: Perhaps damage to trees could be mitigated by installing the sidewalk close to the curb with little or no boulevard area. (An example of this is the sidewalk on the north side 40 St. to the west, near Brookside). However, this would create major maintenance problems for homeowners. While the park is not used year 'round, a sidewalk is always there and must be kept clear in the winter. For example, as it is, the mounds of snow and ice that the plows push from the intersection of Wooddale and 44th end up in front of our double -wide driveway. It is exceedingly difficult to remove this, and if a sidewalk needed to be cleared as well, it would be a near impossibility — especially when it snows heavily, as some of these ice mounds can grow to well over a foot high. A sidewalk installation near the curb also would seem less than ideal for solving any safety problems, as it would put pedestrians and bicyclists very close to traffic, where with one false step, they could end up in the path of a fast - moving car. We are as concerned as anyone about the safety of people traveling to the park. However, we have raised five children here over 32 years, and we are not aware of a single instance of anyone being hurt because of the lack of a sidewalk. The park is really not very heavily used, and its playground equipment is designed for small children, who generally come accompanied by adults. Many people who use this area access it from the alley between 44th and Sunnyside or from 45`h St., a quiet street that dead -ends at the park. For those who get to the park by crossing 44th, the alternative proposed in the consultant's report -- "a mid -block crossing with a center -island median" -- would seem to be a far more acceptable choice than a sidewalk. Not only would it avoid the drawbacks a sidewalk would entail, but it would have the added advantage of slowing traffic in the middle of the long block between Wooddale and Grimes. Other Comments: We understand that the reconstruction of 44th St. is planned to start in a few years and that since it is a state aid street, changes would have to meet state design guidelines. We further understand that one option under these guidelines is widening the roadway, now 30 feet, to a possible 36 feet. We would strongly object to any widening of the street, which necessarily would result in extensive tree removal, more and faster- moving traffic closer to our homes, the lessening of property values and considerable expense. This approach would be especially Koster — 4225 W. 44th St. 4 objectionable if the City Council adopts the proposed policy of raising the assessed portion of the cost of maintenance from 20% to 35% on state aid streets. We find this proposal truly outrageous. Homeowners on these streets already are subject to the obvious disadvantages of living on the city's busiest roads. If anything, those who don't live on these streets but use them to get to and from their neighborhoods should share more of the cost. It seems totally illogical and inequitable to raise assessments for those who are already shouldering a bigger share of the burden for the convenience of all. The August 24 issue of the Edina Sun - Current quoted the Public Works Director as saying that since property owners haven't protested current assessments, "That's one indication that we could raise that a little bit." We find this objectionable for several reasons: • Almost doubling the assessment percentage does not seem like raising it "a little bit." • It is not easy to "fight city hall." Many home owners may oppose a policy but lack the information, time and expertise needed to protest it. • Because homeowners have not protested in the past does not mean that there is no breaking point and that people are willing to absorb any increased assessment. • Although we are willing to pay our fair share for street improvements that benefit everyone, the "squeeze them till they scream" attitude reflected by the above comment is quite troublesome. During the 32 years we have lived here, we have tried to maintain our house and yard in the best way possible, and we are coming to a point where our large driveway and front yard need major renovation. However, we are reluctant to invest money in these projects without knowing what the City of Edina has in store for us in coming years. We certainly do not want to undertake expensive concrete work and landscaping only to have them torn out for a widening of the roadway. We are already in our retirement years, and we would like the assurance that we will be able to afford to continue to live in and properly maintain our home. As it is, ever -rising property taxes and the threat of unknown assessments for undetermined street projects is making this a less than certain proposition. Submitted by William and Nancy Koster 4225 W. 44`t' St 952- 922 -6259 nkoster(a-),mn.rr.com Koster — 4225 W. 44th St. Sharon Allison From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 11:46 AM o: Wayne Houle Cc: Sharon Allison Subject: FW: Northeast Edina Transportation Study Importance: High Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952- 826 -0390 jennerotte @ci.edina.mn.us From: Kevin Tauer ( mailto :Kevin.Tauer @genmills.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 11:27 AM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Cc: Steve Lillehaug iect: Northeast Edina Transportation Study .,ortance: High This is to provide comments on the Northeast Edina Transportation Study master plan. 1. The inclusion of changes to France Avenue and 50th Street is critical to the success of the plan. I commend the commission for including them. 2. The city must take a position with the county or state as needed to reduce the speed limit in the area studied, especially Country Club. A posted speed of 25 would improve safety in the area. 3. Speed humps and speed tables: I believe more work needs to be done on the streets of Country Club. Speed humps /tables (or more stop signs) on Country Club Road and Sunnyside Road are especially needed. Speed humps on the other streets of Country Club would also help keep speeds down. (I am unclear as to what the proposed speed hump or speed table on Wooddale Avenue between 50th and Country Club will accomplish since there is already a stop sign at Country Club.) 4. My understanding is that most of the problems that brought forth this study were reported by citizens of Country Club. If that is the case, then why does the study not more specifically address those problems? 5. It is unclear from the master plan map (and from the July 31 meeting) what "realigned intersection" (as marked on most Country Club street intersections) means. I assume, and hope, that it means more t- intersections with stop signs to help slow traffic. Thank you. Kevin Tauer 4605 Drexel Avenue 8/29/2006 Sharon Allison From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 9:27 AM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Sharon Allison Subject: FW: Northeast Edina Transportation Study Report and Plan Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 -833 -9520 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 jbennerotte@ci.edina.mn.us - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Kurt Hammond [mailto:khammond @amicas.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 9:25 AM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: Northeast Edina Transportation Study Report and Plan Dear Sir or Madam, I am submitting my feedback on the NE Edina Transportation Study Report and Plan. My only comment is in regards to the planned changes on 44th Street between Wooddale and Grimes. The overall plan and changes for the Morningside and Country Club area are needed. 44th Street is a high traffic area with speed as an issue, but at the same time has a great park area that would get more use if parking and accessibility werd more convenien. The recommendation to put a sidewalk on the South side of 44th Street although would provide easier access to the park, does not solve the traffic, speed problem on the street. The sidewalk on the North side already provides the pedestrian passage needed on 44th. As well, the homes on the South side of the street are already very close to the street and the addition of a sidewalk will take away a significant portion of their already limited front yard space and effect the feel of the neighborhood. I recommend the following to solve the stated issues: Create an island divider by the park to slow down traffic and then place a crosswalk, highly visible with signage, from the North side to the park for access Increase the number of speed limit and park signs on 44th... there is only one park sign coming from either direction and they are barely visible with the overhanging trees ... many drivers are not aware or do not pay attention to the fact that there is a 30 mph speed limit or a park area Since there is plenty of space in the park area to provide parking spaces on the South side of the street (park side), I suggest added street parking similar to what is provided at Bredesen Park on Olinger Blvd near the Vernon Ave intersection ... convenient to pull up, park your vehicle, enjoy the park I appreciate your consideration of my comments and feedback on the Transportation Plan. Regards, Kurt Kurt R. Hammond VP, Sales AMICAS, Inc. 1 20 Guest Street, Ste 200 Boston, MA 02135 khammond@amicas.com (617) 645 -2603 We the mxkZ31PCd1Nide=,of theLOdd," of theAM block of Gdp = Avenge .Sou i,.,Oppm:fQr�,,I 1 the following reasons; thevecommandation.of the.NortheastEdins-.1raffic study to jnstdLa.si4cw4Ik- along the boulevard of our properties. It does not serve the residents. of FAinit 2. It would replace attractive landscaping on several yards with concrete and damage the beauty of the neighborhood. Specifically:. a. It would force the removal of a large oak in front of 4001 Grimes b. It would force the removal of two large "historie Maple ftm and several attractive and costly An* and. landscpping in front of 4005Gr mcs. c. Potentially damage the root system and cause the death of a large and historic oak in front of 4007 Grimes. d. Force the removal of attractive landscaping in front of 4011 Gdn2m and pownfially damage the root system and cause the death of a 5 year old Maple tree e. Force the removal of homeowners lamppost and shrubbery in the side yard of 40J6 Inglewood (Side yard is affected by plan)- 3. Cam the loss of significant play area for the children df 4016 Inglewood. 4. The neighborhood has rejected plans for sidewalks in the past. S. No other streets in the northern portion of Morningside (north of 42nd St) has sidewalks 6. This sidewalk would be very steep and create an unsafe situation due to the number of persons who would use it as a skateboard and bicycle ramp (it would be the only sidewalk on a steep hill in this portion of the neighborhood and thus be a draw for this sort of activity) 7. Due to steep angle of hill, it would be a hazard during the winter months due to freezing and thawing creating ice. Residents could face lawsuit if someone fell on their portion if it was not perfectly clear. Older residents on the block would have an increase work load of snow and ice removal each year 8. In the days of needing trees and other oxygen producing plants, we should not be inserting thousands of square feet of concrete where it is not needed or wanted. 9. We do not want to be assessed for costly and unnecessary "improvements." While we do not oppose the installation of a sidewalk along Weber park, many of us hope you will look at the question of its necessity in a green space, and the large amount of greenery (Especially along the south side of the park) that would have to be removed to install it. 7 4001 Grimes Erickson CAM 11T%-9 rA - k" 4003 Grimes 4 - 94041 4005 Grimes ;,!qader 4007 Grimes - alpe i 4011 Grimes Herbst 4020 Inalewood Kellev The following residents join -in support of dwResidents of-the.Odd side of the 4000 Block of Grimes ) Ave South on their opposition to the Proposed Sidewalk on the Boulevard.in fient of their properties. Sharon Allison From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 3:43 PM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Sharon Allison Subject: FW: traffic Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952- 826 -0390 jennerotte@ci.edina.mn.us From: [aura plaetzer [mailto:lkplaetzer @hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 2:55 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: traffic Hi, We are Ross and Laura Plaetzer. We have lived at 4058 Sunnyside for 18 years. We both watched the last transportation meeting on cable. We were very surprised that no one mentioned the great increase in bike traffic -- especially on Sunnysir, 'Ne have to look (both ways) before we cross the sidewalk. We have kids on motorized scooters on the sidewalks also. And, , cars are having to go around bikes and joggers in the streets. It gets really crazy on weekends. We believe the transportation committee has to really look at how people are using the roads in these neighborhoods. Sunnyside is the main drag to the lakes. We should make Sunnyside a one way going west for cars until some point like the stop signs at Wooddale, and have a bike lane on the opposite side to where we park all along Sunnyside. There really is not room for all the bike, joggers and cars that are using these roads. We think we have to better define what the "rules of the road" are so that everyone is operating on the same page as far as sharing our roads -- what's allowed and what is not allowed on the streets. And, the police should be enforcing violations. And, also, not one person mentioned the great increase in remodeling that has made driving down some streets (Drexel) nearly impossible because of all the work trucks. Additionally, if everyone would fire their lawn services and spraying of chemicals we could eliminate a great deal of traffic all through the Country Club area, and we might just improve our health as well!! Thank you, Laura Plaetzer Use Messenger to talk to your IM friends, even those on Yahoo! Talk now! 8/30/2006 Sharon Allison From: Jennifer Bennerotte 'ant: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 9:27 PM J: Wayne Houle Cc: Sharon Allison Subject: FW: Transportation Commission Proposal From: creekviewhse @aol.com [mailto:creekviewhse @aol.com] Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 1:45 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: Transportation Commission Proposal I direct my comments to the part of the proposal relating to the Country Club area. The addition of more realigned intersections along Sunnyside Ave will surely send more traffic to Browndale Ave, which is already a high traffic street. The "combined measures" at 43rd and Browndale would have to be moved to 44th and Browndale to be of any value to Browndale residents. Wasn't that the basis for the whole effort? Whatever you decide, please do NOT decidet to put speed lumps on Browndale. They are unsightly, cause extra noise, and most residents I've heard from do not want them. ,erely, William B Horn 4511 Browndale Ave Check.._out A..OL com today_. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free. 8/30/2006 As residents of NE Edina, we would like to express our support for the NE Edina Traffic Study findings and proposal for reasonable, yet meaningful traffic- calming measures. There is irrefutable evidence a longstanding and well- documented traffic problem exists in NE Edina. This study confirms results from numerous objective and subjective studies conducted by various constituencies in the past. SRF and the Metropolitan Council have suggested a 900 to 1,000 daily traffic count guideline as a safety and resident comfort threshold for residential streets. There are a number of residential streets in NE Edina in which daily traffic counts are a multiple of 3 or 4 times this threshold guideline. The proposal appears to strike a balance between maintaining open access to all streets and deployment of effective traffic - calming measures. Note: The closure of streets, a major point of contention for traffic- calming opponents, was deliberately excluded from consideration. Accordingly, the proposal does not benefit one street (or neighborhood) at the expense of another. Additionally, the NE Edina study appears to represent a "break- through" in process and may very well become a future model in addressing traffic or other municipal challenges for the following reasons: Comprehensive Study Area — In many traffic studies conducted by municipalities, attention is generally focused to a specific, problematic street or neighborhood without consideration to the implications of contiguous streets /neighborhoods (i.e. closure of Lynn Ave in SLP and diagonal diverters in SW Mpls). In contrast, the scope and breadth of this study extended beyond a street, neighborhood or even greater NE Edina; it considered the potential impact to area business districts, and portions of St. Louis Park and Minneapolis. It addresses the root of the problem (i.e. bottlenecks on Hwy 100 and 501h& France) vs. just attempting to treat the symptoms (extraordinarily high traffic counts on a number of streets in NE Edina). Inclusiveness — The study was inclusive in nature. The NE Edina SAC consisted of a cross - functional group of stakeholders including NE Edina residents, Edina city staff, ETC members, business owners from three adjacent business districts, residents from contiguous neighborhoods in St. Louis Park and Minneapolis, SLP and Minneapolis city staff, Hennepin County, MnDot, and SRF consultants. The Edina City Council was formally briefed twice during the study period. In addition, residents from Edina, SLP, and Minneapolis were given the opportunity to attend three Public Open Houses, a Public Hearing, and submit input during a one -month Comment Period. Essentially, any interested or affected party was given the opportunity to render their opinion/input for consideration over the course of one year. Transparency — There was public transparency through -out the year long study period. All ETC meetings, NE Edina SAC meetings, Edina City Council meetings, Business Owner meetings, Open Houses, Public Hearings were open to the general public. All related documents including meeting dates and agendas, summaries, notes, outlines, data, cost analysis, Open House comments, maps, survey results, press releases and advertisements were posted on a dedicated page on the City's website. A notice /invitation for the July 31 Public Hearing was mailed to every NE Edina resident. In addition, a number of articles written by various journalists have been publicly published (i.e. Sun Current). In summary, the City of Edina has exercised every conceivable and reasonable precaution to ensure the comprehensiveness, inclusiveness, and transparency of the NE Edina Traffic Study. The study and recommendations are fact -based and reasonable. They are not representative of any one individual, street, neighborhood, NE Edina, SLP, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, or MnDot; rather the findings and recommendations are the collection of all stakeholders. Therefore, we would encourage City adoption and implementation as soon as practicable. We would like to acknowledge the leadership and managemeht demonstrated by Les Wanninger, Steve Lillehaug, and SAC members, throughout the course of this study. Finally, we are especially appreciative to the residents and staff of contiguous governmental constituencies that selflessly contributed to this initiative for the "greater good" of Edina. Keith and Barb Wolf (parents of Max, Andy, Nick, and- Grace) Residents of NE Edina Sharon Allison From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 6:47 PM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Sharon Allison Subject: FW: Northeast Edina Transportation plan From: spyk @mninter.net [mailto:spyk @mninter.net] Sent: Wed 8/30/2006 5:34 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: Northeast Edina Transportation plan My husband and I attended the only public meeting regarding the plan and would like to include our input. We are vehemently opposed to speed bumps, humps or tables on Sunnyside Rd, our street. We do not want to take our small cars over two humps every time we enter or leave the neighborhood. They don't do anything to deter traffic or slow down most of it. SUVs don't even seem to notice. For years, I watched motorists drive over 4 (yes, 4) speed humps on 28th Street off of Dean Pkwy by Lake of the Isles to shortcut to the lake, rather than go down to the parkway that takes you to the lake. I would conservatively estimate that 85% of the traffic heading for Lake of the Isles Pkwy during morning rush hour uses the shortcut. We are also concerned about traffic circles for Sunnyside Rd. There appears to be very little room for one at Curve Ave and it will make snow plowing difficult at both intersections and hinder emergency vehicles. Because of the very high percentage (47 %) of speeding traffic in front our house (we are in the Grimes Ave to France Ave section), combined with high volume, a stop sic would be very welcome. This intersection is often used as a school bus stop and this is a high pedestrian traffic stretch of rt. so the most cost - effective way of slowing traffic, a stop sign, should be implemented. The center islands and road narrowing proposed in other areas of the study would also pose plowing and emergency vehicle problems. And their locations in the proposed plans have us completely baffled. What is supposed to be gained? We are concerned that the focus seemed to be primarily keeping traffic out of the neighborhoods and not on controlling speeding traffic for France Ave residents, as well. We would like to see some proposals for that. We think fixing the intersections down at 50th is fine, but have our doubts about the effectiveness of changes at 44th and Sunnyside. Isn't the same consulting group that recommended the current 50th and France setup the same group that is now asking us to pay to undo it? They have a credibility problem, as far as we are concerned. We want to know if realigning all the intersections in Country Club is legal given the historic status of the neighborhood. We are very concerned that there does not appear to have been a cost - benefit analysis of the recommended neighborhood changes. We feel there is a big disconnect between people's expectations and the reality of daily life in a culture where the dominant mode of transport is the car. Some people seem to think they just shouldn't have traffic on their street. We also feel that the bulk of "cut- through" traffic is actually our neighbors in the west Harriet neighborhoods and our St. Louis Park neighbors in Minikanda. I'm not sure what route some of our residents feel these neighbors should take to run their errands or go to and from work. We really don't believe the expense and inconvenience of the proposed changes has been justified. Until a cost - benefit analysis of all the changes is performed, we are against making any changes. We also want to know who will bear the costs of any changes. Sincerely, Marie Hidem Michael Mankey 4007 Sunnyside Rd Edina, MN 55424 952 - 926 -4579 8/31/2006 August 30, 2006 City of Edina Transportation Commission c/o Edina Engineering Department 4801 W. 50`h Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Sirs: We write to express our concerns regarding the proposed traffic solution for the Country Club, Morningside and White Oaks neighborhoods (the Northeast Edina Traffic Study). On July 31 s` a public hearing was held at which time the proposed solution was presented for public comment. Numerous residents attended the hearing and offered remarks. While the reaction was mixed, our recollection is that the majority of persons commenting objected to at least some portion of the proposed solution. In addition to the comments recorded at the public hearing, we would like to offer the following concerns for the Committee's consideration: • We wish to ensure that the Committee is comprised of disinterested members. We appreciate the Committee's efforts in reviewing the situation and working with the traffic consulting firm to present a proposal, but are not certain that the Committee's recommendation gave equal weight to the concerns of all three neighborhoods. • We feel that insufficient evidence was presented to support the proposed solutions. Certain remarks offered at the public meeting contradicted the Committee's conclusions. For example, a retired Edina police officer indicated that it is very difficult to reduce traffic speed based on previous speed studies that he conducted. We do not recall hearing any evidence demonstrating the relative balance of traffic loads among the various neighborhoods and individual streets before and after implementation of the proposed solution. Absent such evidence, it is difficult to assess either the effect of the solution or its relative fairness. In essence, we do not believe it fair or effective to transfer one street's traffic problems to another street. • The many changes proposed to the residential streets will negatively impact the aesthetics of the neighborhoods. Apart from the appearance of traffic circles, speed humps, and traffic islands, additional road construction may further damage the stately elms in the area, many of which still suffer from the shock of earlier road, sewer and sidewalk construction. • If the proposed solution benefits one or more streets at the expense of others (shifting traffic loads among streets, etc.) we believe that property values should be reassessed to reflect any such value transfer. • Because the traffic issue is an "Edina problem," we do not believe that the Northeast Edina residents should bear the cost of any improvements. If special assessments are levied on the Northeast Edina residents, we wish to confirm that the areas requiring improvements will bear the entire cost of those improvements and that any assessments will not be borne equally by all of the residents of the three neighborhoods, as we believe the purported benefits will be disproportionately enjoyed among the residents. More specifically, the vast majority of improvements are directed at the Country Club neighborhood; the associated costs should be borne in their entirety by residents of that neighborhood. • If, following the improvements, traffic on Maple Road increases to accommodate non - residents, we believe that the recent special assessment for street and related improvements should be rescinded and the cost of that project paid out of the City's general funds. • The timing of the project's various stages appears to be such that traffic will naturally be directed into the White Oaks neighborhood (through Townes Road and onto Maple), as the White.Oaks improvements, although seemingly the simplest, will be the last to occur. o A simple visual examination of the proposed improvements leads to the conclusion that additional traffic will flow through White Oaks rather than being borne equally by the White Oaks and Country Club neighborhoods. • We support the effort to improve traffic flows on France Ave. and 50th Street, but believe steps should be taken to further discourage traffic through the affected neighborhoods. In particular, we ask the City and Commission to consider prohibiting turns off of France onto the east/west streets of Northeast Edina neighborhoods during the morning commute and that corresponding measures be taken during the evening rush hour (prohibiting turns onto France). We appreciate the City's concern for this issue and the Commission's work to date, and thank you for your time in reviewing these remarks. Sincerely, Timothy F. Ryan Stephanie T. Ryan 4929 Maple Road. August 30, 2006 Dear Members of the Edina Transportation Commission, Edina City Council, and Edina Engineering Department: My comments on the Northeast Edina Traffic Study Draft Report need to be separated into two classes of issues: those dealing with traffic on the arterial roads, and those dealing with traffic on local residential streets. Please move forward with the proposed changes to the arterial roadways in the Fiftieth and France area. Based on the meetings that I attended, there seems to be little disagreement that traffic flows in this area, along with problems on Highway 100, are a primary cause of traffic congestion and its consequences. I'm not in agreement, however with the conclusions in the report characterizing the problems on residential streets in the study area. The data collected simply do not support the conclusions about either the volume of overflow traffic through the streets measured in the Country Club neighborhood or the perception that the traffic is not calm or civil. The rate of speeding is actually low compared to speeding in other residential areas of Edina when represented using standard traffic engineering standards, and the volume on no local street for which there are remedies proposed exceeds those measured on West 44th Street, or on the two St. Louis Park Streets that were included in the study but omitted from the report. The question of cost/effectiveness cannot be evaluated until cost estimates are known, but the number, positioning and concentration of measures seem to be inconsistent with the stated objectives. Overall, the proposed traffic safety changes that were originally commissioned with the plan for the rebuilding of the Water and Sewer infrastructure were excellent as an economical and creative solution to the stated problems. This leads me to conclude that both the expenditures for the study and the expenditures for measures beyond those in the original study are an embarrassing waste of city money as well as causing unnecessary delays. Enshrining unwarranted conclusions in the report is not only misleading, but wasteful. These unsupported conclusions are indicative of a shift from the engineering based solutions of the original proposal to the politically biased solutions described in the Report. Because the problems and requirements are not described accurately in the Report, then the resulting proposals will be inherently ineffective. For example, using speed control devices in an attempt to significantly reduce traffic volume is not effective. I hope that the ETC will reconsider the original plans for the Country Club area as proposed with the Water and Sewer rebuilding, and redirect its efforts to other areas of the city which actually exhibit traffic problems exhibited by objective measures and standards. Respectfully, Jonathan R. Gross 4208 Grimes Ave. So. Summary • For the good of all of our community, please implement the recommendations developed by qualified, professional traffic engineers, under the guidance of the Traffic Commission and Task Force — As the commercial density of Edina increases, we must find ways to preserve the character and the quality of our residential areas • This includes engineering our roadways to ensure the use of arterial roadways as the primary method of moving people and goods • Everyone is welcome on the public, residential roadways. That said, we owe people access to well- functioning arterials -if they want a throughfare — Left unaddressed these problems continue to get worse — Hwy 100 remedies and arterial changes alone will not resolve the issues, full implementation of the remedies is required • The issues are present at times when there is no congestion on the arterials • The engineers, our traffic "doctors" have recommended full implementation of the recommendations to have the desired impact — A healthcare patient doesn't take 50% of the prescribed dose of antibiotics and expect to get better - We can't expect that we can implement 50% of the recommended changes and hope it will get better ... follow doctors' orders! — Making the changes at the same time as road construction is the most fiscally responsible plan since the engineers have quoted substantial savings /synergies — Albeit there will always be a few vocal objectors, and those that fear change, most residents of affected areas support making a change — It is time for action. We need roadways designed around the community instead of vice versa Urbanization Requires New Approaches to Traffic Management • Edina has a vibrant and growing commercial sector • It also has over $11 billion of residential real estate that predated the commercial areas beginning in the1920s The two must better co -exist to maintain the high quality of life standards that has long defined Edina as a leading community • Chicago has 9 million residents intermingled among commercial areas, we may be able to learn from how they approached it: — "Traffic calming comes with the understanding that arterials carry the burden of the city. The arterial system should not and will not be compromised. — The city is concentrating on livability by preventing the inappropriate use of residential streets like cut - through and speeding traffic. There's an inverse correlation between the amount of cars of vehicles [on a street] and the social interaction between neighbors." says Tom Samuels, IL DOT There is a Perceived Traffic Problem Amongst Residents • A resident survey shows that —80% of respondents agree that there is a speed and volume issue for many residential streets in northeast Edina • There is widespread support for change, but there are —10% that disagree, and they often are vocal. Welcome to public service! • It is a travesty though, when the feelings of 80% of the people are minimized or dismissed. These are rational, tax - paying citizens that only want to have normal residential streets Speed Problem No Opinion Disagree Stri 1% D isagr 5% Agre 33% Agree Strongly 51% Volume Problem No Opinion Disagree Strc 1% Disagree 10% Ac 2 Agree Strongly 48% The Numbers Support That There is a Problem • A significant number of northeast Edina streets are bearing many multiples of typical residential volumes. Several examples below: • 30% of 50th volume diverts into the neighborhoods — This is like hooking a fire hydrant to a garden hose 3500 3000 A Q 2500 L CL 2000 1500 V t d 1000 500 0 ® Vehicles /Day ---+ – Resident - Derived — —Collector Threshold - - - - Residential Desired Limit Example NE Edina Streets 0 The Engineers Validate the Nature and Character of the Problem • "[The] large volume of through trips through a truly residential neighborhood is unusual for the Twin Cities area" - SRF, City of Edina Study The Problem Continues to Get Worse • Left unabated, the problem continues to get worse • Below is one NE Edina street's experience over the past 7 years — For 5 of these years, there has been some sort of traffic process underway to study and admire the problem: NE Edina Street 1400 2003 Post -50th & France (collector) traffic calming ,, 1200 cc 0 a 1000 N "Diverters" installed AA- s800 +46% 600 f E ; , 4 xr 400 1993 1994 1995 1999 2000 Year 2003 It is Dangerous • 1 don't know what the accident data shows, but I've never seen so many accidents on residential streets • We see an accident on the NE Edina residential streets what seems to be monthly. We never, rarely saw accidents on residential streets where we've lived previously — Parked cars smashed into — Cars converging around the islands and colliding — Cars managing to flip over into yards — Cars honking at each other — I've never seen anything like it... • Below is a drunk driver shortly after "bar time ", who, like others, take advantage of the low police enforcement, low complexity and travel time parity • An 80 year old Elm tree prevented it from hitting the house Gambling in Edina • The volume and velocity of cars creates a dangerous situation • Only the vigilance of parents have prevented a significant safety issue from turning into a disaster. How long will our luck continue? 85th Percentile Speed per Street 34 33 32 31 2 30 IL 29 28 27 26 25 100 ' 90% t 60% 70% IL L 60% L > so% o 0 ao% 0 `p 30% 20% A 10% L o% NE Edina Example Streets Pedestrians Chances of Death 20 -1 40 A Partial Solution Lacks Efficacy • 1 understand the temptation to wade into this remedy.. ."let's try a few things and see how it goes..." — However, it jeopardizes the efficacy of the solution • The arterial resolutions bring the travel times for neighborhood streets and arterials back to parity, this isn't enough • Many residential streets bear significant volumes even when traffic congestion is not present on the arterials (evenings, weekends, middle of the day, middle of the night), this suggests that parity is not enough — As an example, the other day, I came home in the middle of the day, when there was no congestion on the arterials, to a parade of a 18 -wheel semi truck and 5 vehicles going down my street. What is an 18 -wheel truck doing on residential roads, there are no loading docks in the neighborhood, the destination was not in the neighborhood. In addition, all 5 cars did not have a destination on my street, and headed down Sunnyside towards south Minneapolis — There are funeral processions that go through despite the fact there are no cemeteries or funeral homes in the immediate area, etc • A partial solution may not achieve results, which would result in a waste of good work done by experts and residents • Please don't take a Y2 dose of traffic is and expect it to work A Partial Solution Lacks Fiscal Responsibility • According to the engineers, the solutions in the neighborhoods are significantly less costly when done in conjunction with roadway reconstruction — Many of the NE Edina streets are scheduled for reconstruction — The excessive volumes of cars have severely damaged the quality of the roads in the neighborhoods, and they need to be replaced — Making the proposed changes at the same time as the roadway reconstruction will save residents significant funds, according to the engineers — Also, the residents are funding 100% of the maintenance on roads that they only use 30% of the time, in many cases • The significant use of the roads more rapidly erodes the roads, which costs the residents more money — The 100% resident - funded maintenance of local roads is predicated on the presumption that the roads are primarily used by the residents — Many NE Edina residential roads are used by residents of Minneapolis and other suburbs 70% of the time, yet the neighborhood residents are funding the roadway maintenance o This is inappropriate taxation. In the case of collector streets, they are only 50% funded by the residents due to the use of the streets by non -home owners. Your Executive Leadership Will You to See the Solution Beyond Minority Interests • No doubt, there are objectors to the proposed solutions. I don't understand all their motivations, but some may include: — "Not in my backyard" —They live on streets without problems and cannot empathize with neighbors that have an issue — "Stick it to the `Man "' — Oddly, some people seem to take pleasure in the fact that this impacts what are perceived to be higher cost homes — "Fear of Change" —This might create a negative outcome, so let's do nothing — "All Streets are Equal" —There is no such thing as a collector street, all streets are equal, and cars should go wherever they want • Studies indicate that the approval rating grows after implementation, and the fear of change subsides • Modern traffic theory certainly emphasizes roadway classifications, and Edina has adopted such classifications. Many roadways are carrying volumes incongruent with these classifications • My hope is that even the neighbors that don't live on high - volume, high -speed streets will support the desire of their neighbors to achieve more normalcy Summary • For the good of all of our community, please implement the recommendations developed by qualified, professional traffic engineers, under the guidance of the Traffic Commission and Task Force — As the commercial density of Edina increases, we must find ways to preserve the character and the quality of our residential areas • This includes engineering our roadways to ensure the use of arterial roadways as the primary method of moving people and goods • Everyone is welcome on the public, residential roadways. That said, we owe people access to well- functioning arterials if they want a throughfare — Left unaddressed these problems continue to get worse — Hwy 100 remedies and arterial changes alone will not resolve the issues, full implementation of the remedies is required • The issues are present at times when there is no congestion on the arterials • The engineers, our traffic "doctors" have recommended full implementation of the recommendations to have the desired impact — A healthcare patient doesn't take 50% of the prescribed dose of antibiotics and expect to get better — We can't expect that we can implement 50% of the recommended changes and hope it will get better ... follow doctors' orders! — Making the changes at the same time as road construction is the most fiscally responsible plan since the engineers have quoted substantial savings /synergies — Albeit there will always be a few vocal objectors, and those that fear change, most residents of affected areas support making a change — It is time for action. We need roadways designed around the community instead of vice versa • Thank you. Rob Webb, Northeast Er':na Resident Sharon Allison From: Jennifer Bennerotte A: Thursday, August 31, 2006 10:36 AM Wayne Houle Cc: Sharon Allison Subject: FW: traffic on Browndale Ave Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 jennerotte @ci.edina.mn.us From: Joan Cronin [ mailto :JoanC @incentiveservices.com] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 10:38 AM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: traffic on Browndale Ave Sir: .Ve appreciate your efforts to control the traffic in our Country Club neighborhood. However, we feel that our street will become a frontage road for the traffic after noting the proposed changes. Browndale is already one of the busiest streets as you well know. We see the traffic measures on several streets, but not on Browndale. These other streets do not have the amount of traffic that we already have. Our traffic will surely increase with your newly proposes measures. This is not fair for the residents on our street. We have many children as well as the other streets. Please consider making a fair proposal for all of the Country Club residents. Our street should not have to suffer in order to benefit others. Please initiate some more traffic measures for Browndale Avenue. Sincerely, Joe & Joan Cronin 4607 Browndale Ave. 8/31/2006 Sharon Allison From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 11:26 AM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Sharon Allison Subject: FW: Traffic Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 iennerotte@ci.edina.mn.us From: michael burg [mailto:mscottburg @yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 11:20 AM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: Traffic Keep the roads open. Mike Burg 4420 Grimes Ave. Edina, MN. 55424 952- 925 -4985 How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC -to -Phone call rates. 8/31/2006 Sharon Allison From: Jennifer Bennerotte it: Thursday, August 31, 2006 4:04 PM Wayne Houle Cc: Sharon Allison Subject: FW: Traffic Update Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952- 833 -9520 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 jennerotte@ci.edina.mn.us From: michael burg [mailto:mscottburg @yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 11:29 AM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: Traffic Update najor problem regarding traffic in the C.C. neighborhood is the perceptions of the people living there. Most (, —.ent residents of the C. C. neighborhood grew up in places like Egan with cul de sacs. As a lifer in the area, (I grew up at 4515 Arden and currently live at 4420 Grimes), there has always been traffic in the area and cut - through traffic as well. There is no current solution so keep the streets open and stagger the design-build contractors in the hood or limit families to two SUV's. Mike Burg 4420 Grimes Ave. Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC -to -Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢ /min or less. 8/31/2006 Sharon Allison From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 10:23 AM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Sharon Allison Subject: FW: Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 -833 -9520 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 jennerotte @ci.edina.mn.us From: mylatgl @aol.com [mailto:mylatgl @aol.com] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 9:47 AM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: To The City of Edina, I very much like to express my concern about the proposed plan to reduce and slow traffic in the interior of the country club neighborhood, however, these changes seem to push the traffic onto exterior streets like Browndale Ave.where we live. If the traffic counts done in Fall 2000 on Browndale was about 1182 per day, then it can only get worst from here on, surely something can be done about this because cars using Browndale Ave. already has traffic counts over acceptable levels. Sincerely, Myla Quimbo 4621 Browndale Ave. Edina Resident since 1987 Check out AOL.com today. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free. 8/31/2006 Sharon Allison From: Jennifer Bennerotte nt: Thursday, August 31, 2006 3:58 PM J: Wayne Houle; Alice Hulbert; Ann Swenson; Jim Hovland; Linda Masica; scot.housh @willis.com Cc: Sharon Allison; Darlene Wallin Subject: FW: Concerns about the proposed traffic plan for the Country Club neighborhood Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 jennerotte@ci.edina.mn.us From: Bruce A. Christensen [ mailto:BChristensen @CG- IRI.com] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 1:59 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Cc: astreitzc @aol.com F-hject: Concerns about the proposed traffic plan for the Country Club neighborhood .,r of Edina City Council Members Transportation Commission City of Edina 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 RE: Country Club Traffic Softening Plan Honorable Mayor, Members of the City Council, & Transportation Commission Members, I have been a country club resident since 1956, first on Sunnyside and for the past fourteen years on Browndale Avenue. My wife, Ann and I view the proposed changes as un- necessary. Traffic in our neighborhood has worked essentially as designed for nearly seventy years. With our narrow streets and on- street parking, speed and traffic volume are naturally controlled. Attempts to redirect traffic through the use of speed bumps will erode the original design and integrity of this unique neighborhood. This topic was given ample study a number of years ago. That work included an impact study to determine what increase /decrease the proposed changes would have on the affected streets . That work to my knowledge has not been done for this plan. Furthermore, the traffic flow study /plan of 2000 proved to be very divisive as our both Country Club and Morningside neighbors felt this would interfere with their access. Let the original neighbor design plan work without putting tax dollars at -risk on an un- proven, under - analyzed experiment. fundamental fix to any traffic flow issue is to encourage the main planned arteries natural flow. Correcting the timing of lights ,ie 50th & France interchange is a simple cost - effective first step. And as Highway 100 is widened to three lanes and hopefully the cut through lane to 36th Street gets shut down to prevent the sneak traffic, the general congestion should dissipate. Respectfully submitted, 8/31/2006 Bruce & Ann Christensen 4515 Browndale Avenue Edina, MN 55424 bchristensen @cg - iri.com Main Phone: 952 - 653 -1000 Direct phone: 952 - 653 -1010 Direct Fax: 952 - 653 -1110 Department Fax: 952 - 653 -1101 8/31/2006 Sharon Allison From: Jennifer Bennerotte it: Friday, September 01, 2006 8:38 AM Wayne Houle Cc: Sharon Allison Subject: FW: Northeast Edina Transportation Study Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 jennerotte @ci.edina.mn.us From: Wille, Karin [mailto:KWille @Briggs.com] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 9:04 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: Northeast Edina Transportation Study unable to attend the hearing on July 31 but have read the report on the web. I live on Meadow Road in Edina and my back "fronts" on France Ave. After reviewing the study, I have a few concerns. First, it is interesting to note that nearly every intersection coming into Country Club is to be realigned, whereas most of the access points to White Oaks get speed humps, if anything. Is realignment more effective in discouraging cut - through traffic and if so, why would the same approach not be used in White Oaks? Second, there are speed humps proposed for 48th Street but not for 47th. Although I realize it is more convenient for cut - through traffic from Maple to go up 48th than around the Meadow and out 47th, the speed humps could be just the impetus needed to alter their route. There are often children playing along the meadow and because of the curve of the street, visibility is not good. Therefore, encouraging traffic to go around Meadow Road would not be a good outcome. I suggest speed humps for 47th as well (or whatever you end up doing on 48th). Third, I agree with the idea of improving traffic flow on 50th and France so that more of it stays out of the neighborhood, even though cut - through traffic is not a big problem for me personally. However, those of us who live on France. pay the price for this in two ways. First, getting on to France is difficult already and will only get worse with more traffic. Second, the traffic noise - already bad - will get worse. Several of us that live on Meadow have raised the idea of a noise abatement barrier behind our homes on France with the city, with no results. This should be pursued as part of the plan to shift more traffic out of the neighborhood and onto France. Related to that is the issue of cost. We have been told that the city's only involvement in a noise abatement barrier would be to hire the contractor to build it and oversee its construction - that all costs would be borne by the homeowners. In view of the fact that the development on both 50th and France and 44th and France benefits the entire city tax -wise, it seems unfair to have the 9 homeowners on the street bear the entire cost. The unfairness is compounded by the fact that when the streets, curbs and gutters were redone in White Oaks a few years ago, the entire cost was assessed back to individual homeowners. Now that the same needs to happen in Country Club, suddenly the city has changed its policy so that the cost will be borne by all residents. So of us on the 4700 block of Meadow pay 100% of our costs, part of Country Club's as well, AND take the brunt, from a quality of life perspective, of the increased tax base and traffic generated by two major Edina intersections. There is already a perception in White Oaks that Edina is sometimes more responsive to concerns of the Country Club neighborhood than to concerns of the White Oaks neighborhood (although we very much appreciate the city going the extra mile 9/1/2006 on the pumping station on the meadow). The city of Edina could help remedy that perception by making sure the traffic calming measures in White Oaks at least equal those in Country Club, and by giving us staff and tax support for a noise abatement barrier between 48th and 47th on France. Karin Wille CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this e-mail communication and any attached documentation may be privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure and is intended only for the use of the designated recipient(s). It is not intended for transmission to, or receipt by, any unauthorized person. 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(http: / /www.messagelabs.com) 9/1/2006 Sharon Allison -rom: Jennifer Bennerotte gent: Friday, September 01, 2006 8:40 AM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Sharon Allison Subject: FW: Northeast Traffic Study Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952- 826 -0390 jbennerotte @ci.edina.mn.us - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Neil Bizily [mailto:bizily @hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 6:39 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: Northeast Traffic Study To Whom It May Concern: I would like to thank those involved with the current Northeast Edina Traffic Study for their hard work. As a concerned citizen, I am pleased that this serious issue is being addressed by the city. I would like to express my support for the general goals of the committee, including reducing congestion, moving through traffic onto arterial roads and improving safety on both main roads and within neighborhoods. I believe that the •ommittee has thoughtfully created a proposal that meets these goals and I encourage the --ity to look for ways to provide the funds to move forward with this plan. I believe that the construction of sidewalks through residential neighborhoods is one of the most important cornerstones of this plan. These sidewalks will help to keep pedestrians out of the way of vehicle traffic and will encourage more local foot traffic in our area. If more residents feel safe walking to nearby stores, this will reduce the need for parking and decrease street traffic in these already congested areas. I would also like to encourage the city to reduce the speed limit on residential streets to 25 miles per hour. I have lived in other states where I have seen this make a positive impact on neighborhood safety. Again, I would like to thank the committee for their work, and I look forward to seeing the city's plans for implementation in the near future. Sincerely, Tara Bizily 4005 Lynn Avenue Edina, MN Check the weather nationwide with MSN Search: Try it now! http: / /search.msn.com /results.aspx ?q = weather &FORM = WLMTAG 1 Sharon Allison From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 8:42 AM To: Wayne Houle; Alice Hulbert; Ann Swenson; Jim Hovland; Linda Masica; scot.housh @willis.com Cc: Sharon Allison; Darlene Wallin Subject: FW: For ETC Plan for NE Edina Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 iennerotte@ci.edina.mn.us From: Tim Frederick [mailto:tfrederick @visi.com] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 6:07 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: For ETC Plan for NE Edina Dear ETC members and Edina City Council: After a thorough review of your recommendations and attendance at the recent public hearing, I have the following comments: -The existing plan does not respond appropriately to the needs of the NE Edina neighborhoods and unfairly penalizes some neighbors by attempting to direct traffic via inconvenient speed humps. -The traffic count data is corrupt due to poor study controls. le: measurements taken at illogical times of day, days of week. -The traffic volumes have not changed significantly from the levels studied in 1999. (See traffic study results from 1999 which prove this) -The speed humps planned near intertersections do nothing to slow traffic and are being mis -used in this application -The speed humps cause the perception of a gated community not welcoming to even local drivers. -The ETC plan obviously is aimed at keeping traffic out of the country club neighborhood and diverting it to other streets. -This plan does nothing to manage speed in the study area. Lowering and enforcing a 25 mph speed limit in country club would respond to the residents concerns with least cost and most effectiveness. -The costly traffic circles in country club do not respond to a safety need. There are not accidents occurring in country club around the current triangles. The over $500K cost of this plan is exorbitant and should not be passed along to Edina voters as it benefits few and inconveniences many. Please reconsider your plans. Tim Frederick 4188 W. 441h St Edina 9/1/2006 Kristi Anderson 4140 West 44`h Street Edina, MN 55424 August 31, 2006 City of Edina Engineering Department 4801 West Vh Street Edina, MN 55424 Edina Transportation Commission, HAND DELIVERED I appreciate the time and effort of the Edina Transportation Commission, the City staff and the Study Advisory Committee for their work in connection with the Northeast Edina Transportation Study. Thank you. I am in favor of proposals that indicate more effective traffic movement on 5Uh Street and France Avenue. I think that such improvements should be evaluated in conjunction with the temporary modifications being made to Highway 100 to carry more traffic; I believe implementation of proposals other than those on France Avenue and 5& street at this time would be premature and, possibly, a huge waste of money. I am concerned that no information regarding cost and assessment for the proposed Residential Area Safety Improvements accompanied their proposal. Such proposals cannot be properly considered without this information. I don't understand how this traffic study works in conjunction with the Edina Transportation Policy and the Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan, in particular, and the provisions therein for assessments. I am concerned that although these proposals derive from the "Northeast Edina Transportation Study ", they focus quite heavily on proposals within a small residential area — the Country Club neighborhood. It would appear that a number of intersections in that neighborhood are slated for realignment; some of those realignments appear to be of intersections realigned in the relatively recent past. I don't think the current study adequately justifies such extreme proposals and attendant costs; the proposals and the study itself seem to be based on some assumptions rather than proven facts. This coupled with the conclusions drawn in the "Traffic Safety Staff Review" dated November 8, 2000 which was circulated at the July 31, 2006 Public Hearing suggest to me that greater evaluation be made before such costly proposals are undertaken. As a resident of West 40 Street, I oppose the proposal to install a sidewalk on the south side of West 4P Street between Grimes and Wooddale Avenues. To my knowledge, this has not been requested by anyone.. I believe that local residents have suggested or requested that a crosswalk be installed across from Kojetine Park. It is also my understanding that residents living on the north side of West 44!' Street across from the Kojetine are not opposed to installation of a crosswalk. My guess would be that such a measure would be less expensive than a sidewalk and that it would serve to slow traffic along this long stretch between Grimes and Wooddale. There is no indication in the proposal as to how installation of the sidewalk would be accomplished. The front yards of the homes on the south side of West 44P Street are not deep enough to easily accommodate this addition, especially if a boulevard is included. And if a boulevard is not included, I believe it would be unsafe for pedestrians given the high volume of traffic and the speed at which it travels on West 44" Street. There is a sidewalk with no boulevard on the north side of West 44" Street near Highway 100; I've walked with my children and my dog on that section of sidewalk and found it to be unsettling and potentially hazardous. In addition to the foregoing, I have read, agree with and adopt as my own comment, the Memorandum from the Steering Committee of the Morningside Neighborhood Association to the Edina City Council dated July 16, 2006. The committee's thoughtful attention and response to the Northeast Edina Transportation Study Draft Report and subsequent developments is appreciated greatly by many Morningside residents. Thank you again for your work and for your consideration of my comments and those of other residents. Sincerel s ' Anderson Sharon Allison From: Jennifer Bennerotte lent: Friday, September 01, 2006 9:31 AM Co: Wayne Houle Cc: Sharon Allison Subject: FW: Transportation Study Report and Plan Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952- 833 -9520 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 jbennerotte @ci.edina.mn.us - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Mab Nulty [mailto:mkndogwalker @mn.rr.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 8:40 AM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: Transportation Study Report and Plan We have a few comments we would like to make regarding the transportation plan. 1) Who or how are the improvements being paid for? 2) If some of the major work is not being begun for awhile maybe we should wait until the improvements are completed on 100 before and major expenses are incurred. 3) Have you asked the residents on and near grimes if they want a sidewalk to the park? I have heard some of my neighbors say they do not but they maybe in the minority. Do you actually know how most of them feel? ave you asked the residents on and around 42 St. The comments I hear about a sidewalk ,:here since so many of the neighborhood walk to the park using 42nd with possible heavier and faster traffic. Maybe that would be a better place to put the sidewalk if the residents want it enough to be assessed. That would also be a major question. 4) It looks like some of the speed bumps are being used to decrease the amount of traffic at the entrances of neighborhoods. This may be more of a nuisance for residents. Put them further into the neighborhood streets for speed control. 5) Do not put narrowing on 42nd St near Weber park. That area is too narrow with games and parking as it is and there is no place for the game families to go if you take away parking. Thank you for your attention. Mab Nulty and Larry Sutin 4212 W 42 St Edina, MN 55416 1 'ZI06 ;?� 607�� VC-P From: karla pitt [karla _pitt@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 6:00 AM To: Steve Lillehaug I support the NE Edina traffic finding studies! Karla Pitt -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All -new Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. From: Briggsmin@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 2:47 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: Traffic Feedback I am very much opposed to the proposed traffic changes for the Country Club neighborhood. As I have discussed with an SRF Consultant at the City Hall Open House and with Steve Lillehaug, I am apprehensive about the impact it will have on the exterior streets. Some of the concerns that I have are: a.. The proposed plan deters traffic from using Sunnyside Avenue by placing 7 traffic measures between France Avenue and Arden. The same distance on 44th Street has 2 measures making 44th Street the more attractive route to travel. b.. At Sunnyside and every Country Club street but Moorland and Browndale, there is a proposed traffic measure to deter traffic off of those streets. According to figure 2 of the Northeast Edina Transportation Study, Browndale is grouped with Edina Boulevard, Drexel and Arden in high levels of traffic. Casco and Bruce have less traffic than Browndale yet they receive traffic reducing measures. c.. At Wooddale, Drexel, Edina Boulevard and Sunnyside the existing triangles will be made one way on two sides to deter traffic from going down those streets, effectively blocking the natural flow of traffic. Again, nothing significant has been added to Browndale to deter traffic. d.. The combined number of traffic control changes on Sunnyside listed above effectively limits the access to the streets in the middle of the neighborhood pushing traffic to the easily accessible exterior streets such as Browndale and Arden. e.. The easy access of traveling west on 44th Street to Browndale makes Browndale a de facto frontage road for cars traveling from Minneapolis to Highway 100, a route that studies have proven to be a high traffic route. If City Council did not approve making Wooddale a connector street, why should Browndale be made into a frontage road? f.. Although Browndale is grouped with Edina Boulevard, Drexel and Arden Avenue in number of vehicles per day (900- 2,000), the proposal lists significant traffic deterring measures for the other streets but no significant measures for Browndale. g.. The only proposed measures for Browndale are two speed humps in the 4400 block of Browndale ( my conversation with the consultant and Steve suggested nothing will be done to the south end of Browndale since it has already been realigned). This is not a comparable measure to deter traffic. There is a more significant measure on Browndale Avenue in the 4300 block which will likely deter traffic from entering into St. Louis Park. h.. In traffic counts done in Fall 2000, Browndale's traffic count was 1182 cars per day, Edina Boulevard -1602, Wooddale - 1983, Drexel - 1039, Arden - 1123. Although Browndale's counts were higher than Drexel and Arden, those streets received traffic calming measures but Browndale did not. The accepted number of cars per day on a residential street is 750. i.. There is no trial period to determine the impact of these changes or provision in the plan to alter the proposed plan if a negative impact is found. j.. There has not been an impact study done to determine what effects there will be on the residential streets. In past studies, the city has computed traffic numbers to determine what increase /decrease the proposed changes will have on affected streets. This has not been done for this significant proposal. k.. In a separate transportation plan, the Browndale Bridge is scheduled to be widened 12 inches to more easily accommodate two cars passing on the bridge. Unfortunately, any changing of traffic patterns to let traffic flow more easily into the neighborhood will likely increase traffic into the neighborhood. The proposed Plan appears to reduce and slow traffic in the interior of the neighborhood. I believe these changes will push the traffic onto exterior streets such as Browndale Avenue and Arden Avenue. The traffic plan which was proposed several years ago suggested temporary changes and a study to assess the impact of such changes on traffic flows in the neighborhood. To my knowledge, the City is not proposing any "temporary changes," but is intending to forge ahead with this proposal. Further, I do not believe the City has analyzed the potential impact of these changes on traffic volumes generally or on traffic volumes on any particular street. Respectfully, Becky Briggs 4509 Browndale Avenue Edina, MN 55424 From: Fogelberg, Brian a Minneapolis [Brian.Fogelberg @cbre.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 4:02 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: Support for the NE Quadrant Traffic Proposal Steve: This email is written in support of the NE Quadrant Traffic Proposal. I don't know if you remember me, but I live at 4632 Bruce Avenue and have been a fairly frequent attendee at council and planning session meetings. There is no question that there is a serious traffic problem in the NE quadrant of the city which was finally put to rest by the extensive traffic study. The traffic volume and speed affects the quality of life and safety of the residents, especially the children. It is imperative that action to be taken to fix. The objections from other residents have seemed to me to be self - serving and disingenuous. After months of saying we did not have a traffic problem, now they seem to be claiming to tell traffic experts they are wrong on their approach to fix it. The only true interest they have is trying to maintain unencumbered and fast access through our neighborhood, without regard to how it affects the residents who live there. Please communicate my sentiments to the council. Thank you Brian Brian Fogelberg I Director, J.D. CB Richard Ellis I Global Corporate Services 7760 France Ave. S., Suite 770 Minneapolis, MN 55435 T 952 924 4609 1 F 952 831 8023 I C 952 200 8904 brian.fogelbergmcbre.com I www.cbre.com /brian.fogelberg From: Karl Dexheimer [KDexheimer@buyerssupport.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 5:21 PM To: Steve Lillehaug; slillehaug @ci.edina.mn.us. Cc: Heather Subject: Feedback on NE Edina Study Importance: High Hello, Steve. My wife (Heather) and I and our (3) children live at 4619 Drexel Avenue in Edina. I am writing to support the NE Edina study finding and associated recommendations. My support for the associated recommendations is to improve the safety for the residents and their children. on a daily basis, cars driven by non Drexel Avenue /Country Club residents make a left onto Drexel as they cut through to Excelsior Blvd /Hwy 100. By the time they reach my home (7 houses down on the right hand side), many cars have already sped up to 40 miles per hour or more. Before a serious accident or fatality occurs, we need to affect the way the traffic flows through the neighborhood. Thank you for accepting my support of the NE study finding and associated recommendations. Sincerely, Karl Dexheimer Karl Dexheimer Buyers Support Group Inc (Cell) 612.850.7560 (Main) 952.944.1213 ext 2511 kdexheimer @buyerssupport.com From: Jeff Ruehl [jclruehl@earthlink.net] Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 6:27 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: Traffic I support the NE edina traffic study findings. Jeff & Cathy Ruehl 4623 Wooddale Ave From: Burnett [burnett @mn.rr.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 7:54 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: SUPPORT OF TRAFFIC STUDY PLAN We support the efforts of the City of Edina Traffic Study Commission to provide ways to calm the traffic that goes through the Country Club neighborhood. The idea of modifications to neighborhood entry and exit points to curtail cut - through traffic and to try to get traffic to use other than the neighborhood streets make complete sense to us. Thank you. Susan and Mike Burnett 4514 Wooddale Avenue Edina, MN 55424 • From: CiscoandClint @aol.com Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 8:50 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Cc: rwebb3 @mn.rr.com Subject: Support For Traffic Proposal Dear Steve: . I am sending you this e-mail in support of the NE Edina Study findings and associated recommendations. My name is Christina Delianedis. I live at 4624 Drexel Ave with my husband, two small children and two dogs. The particular block of Drexel where we live has been a major concern to all of us who live here. On our block we have 23 children who play in our front yards all year long. Since our children are young most of the mothers, including myself, are out front with the children while they play with each other. We can all provide many incidence where there has been the potential for a terrible accident to occur. In fact, there are many times one of us end up stepping out in to the street in order to make someone slow down. It is of grave concern to us all who continue to watch cars fly down Drexel in both directions. In addition, we have had two different baby- sitters cars hit on three different occasions while parked in front of our home. One of the hits totaled our sitters car. I have photos to confirm this. It was directly related to speed. I worry the next time it may be a person. Thank you in advance for your help in dealing with this issue. Sincerely, Christina Delianedis From: Trisha Hoyt [penhoyt @mac.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 9:07 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: NE Edina Traffic study/ we support Hi... We support the NE Edina Traffic study findings. Thanks. Trisha & Greg Hoyt 4610 Wooddale Ave • From: Miller, Marty [mmiller @safenetconsulting.com] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 9:53 AM To: Steve Lillehaug; Wayne Houle Subject: Traffic Study To the City Council and SAC Committee members: I am writing this letter to vote for my full support of the implementation of the entire SRF NE Edina traffic plan . With the exception of a few meetings, I have attended every meeting of the committee as well as the business owners meetings. The plan is comprehensive and if fully implemented will reduce the volumes of non - resident traffic in the entire study area. My opinions are clear to any involved who have read my .letters and presentations to the City Council and my comment sheets to the Committee. The volumes and speed of traffic in the area are far beyond acceptable. Our neighborhood is a dangerous place for children to play unless they are in their fenced in backyards. It is inevitable that someday a child will be killed by one of the thousands of cars daily who are cutting through the neighborhoods, now is your opportunity to prevent this. Remember that the license plates were only counted for one hour in one direction. Cut - through occurs all day every day in both directions so the numbers are far higher. One last thing to add is that the weekend before the July 31st public hearing, a car hit a tree and ended up upside down in front of my house on Bridge Street. It was a Minneapolis resident cutting trhough the neighborhood drunk at 2 AM. I have lived in a lot.of places in my life, Downtown Minneapolis, all around the Minneapolis U of M Campus, Highland Park in St. Paul, Plymouth and Eden Prairie. In all these places I have never seen a car upside down in a residential neighborhood. Since moving into the Country Club Neighborhood 8 years ago I have personally witnessed two (Drexel & Bridge and Wooddale & Country Club Drive) and heard of two others at the open house. That's 36 years of never having a problem and 4 upside down cars within 2 blocks of my house in 8 years ... A traffic problem is undeniable. I want to thank the Council for ordering the study and commend the committee on their efficient and comprehensive look at the problem. There are a few in the area who are trying at the last minute to raise the conspiracy issue that there is an attempt to simply take traffic off of some roads and direct it onto others, this is simply untrue. These individuals are uninformed and have not been involved in the more than a year of work that has gone.into this. Please stay focused on the good work you are doing and block out the noise. Myself and my children thank you for all of the work you are doing. Please forward to the appropriate individuals. Marty Miller 4527 Drexel Avenue • From: Tammy Miller [TMiller @acpros.com] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 10:47 AM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: FW: SE Edina Traffic Plan To the NE Transportation Committee: I am contacting you to pledge my full support for the entire NE Edina traffic proposal being approved by the city council and implemented by the city. Thank you for your time and work in this effort. Tammy Miller 4527 Drexel Avenue Tammy Miller Alliance of Computer Professionals, Inc tmillermacpros.com Office: 952 - 831 -1100 Fax: 952 - 831 -9498 C V. From: Joanne Patterson [jccp@usinternet.com] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 3:02 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: NE Edina Traffic Study My name is Joanne Patterson and I live at 4218 Sunnyside Road in Edina. My husband, Bill, and I support the NE Edina Traffic Study findings. We feel strongly that the city has done thorough and fair traffic research, and we agree with the conclusion and recommendations of the study. We hope the city will take the actions recommended by the study to make our city streets safer and our city more livable. Thank you! Joanne and Bill Patterson 4218 Sunnyside Road Edina, MN 55424 952.926.1894 • From: Welo, Steve [Steven.B.Welo@pjc.com] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 3:20 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: Traffic Commission Policy Steve, Thank you for your efforts in trying to resolve the traffic issues facing east Edina. We believe the proposed changes to the roadway system around our area will reduce the amount of traffic on the residential streets within the Country Club and other neighborhoods. We support the NE Edina Study findings and associated recommendations. Steve & Carey Welo 4508 Edina Blvd 952 - 926 -0511 Guides for the journey. Piper Jaffray & Co. Since 1895. Member SIPC and NYSE. Learn more at piperjaffray.com. Piper Jaffray corporate headquarters is located at 800 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402 Piper Jaffray outgoing and incoming e-mail is electronically archived and recorded and is subject to review, monitoring and /or disclosure to someone other than the recipient. This e-mail may be considered an advertisement or solicitation for purposes of regulation of commercial electronic mail messages. If you do not wish to receive commercial e-mail communications from Piper Jaffray, go to: http:// www .piperjaffray.com /do_not_email to review the details and submit your request to be added to the Piper Jaffray "Do Not E -mail Registry." For additional disclosure information see http: / /www.piperjaffray.com /disclosures From: Maureen Brener [Maureen.Brener @genmills.com] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 3:38 PM To: Steve Lillehaug I am a resident of the country club neighborhood - I live at 4621 Wooddale Avenue. I am writing to ensure you are aware that I strongly support the NE Edina Teaffic Study Findings and hope that we implement the solutions to reduce the traffic in the country club area. Thank you. Maureen Brener I NE Edina Traffic StudyFrom: Neale, Shannon M. (M.D.) L Shannon.Neale@ParkNicollet.com] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 3:39 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: NE Edina Traffic Study Dear Steve, I am writing to give support to the NE Edina Traffic Study recommendations. I support all of the recommendations the study made including the modifications to the portals going into and out of the neighborhood. Much of the traffic through the neighborhood has a rushed, commuter feel to it which is inherently unsafe. I appreciate all the time, effort and money the city has put into looking at this problem and hope the recommendations can become reality. Sincerely, Shannon Neale 4623 Drexel Avenue Edina 11 From: Rob Webb [rob webb @uhc.com] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 4:27 PM To: Steve Lillehaug; Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: NE Edina Traffic Study Feedback Attachments: 060830 NE Edina Traffic Study Feedback.ppt This e-mail, including attachments, may include confidential and /or proprietary information, and may be used only by the person or entity to which it is addressed. If the reader of this e-mail is not the intended recipient or his or her authorized agent, the reader is hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is prohibited. If you have received this e -mail in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message and delete this e-mail immediately. v From: Jeffthalll @aol.com Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 4:33 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Cc: scot.housh@willis.com Subject: Traffic Recommendations Steve, Thank you for all your work on the traffic situation in NE Edina. I am writing in strong support of the NE Traffic Study findings and recommendations. Our neighborhood is chock full of young kids, and the traffic counts and speeds are very worrisome to us as parents. We would like our neighborhood to be pedestrian friendly and safe. We know the traffic study group took a great deal of time to review the facts in a level- headed fashion, and we believe their findings and recommendations are very balanced, rational and helpful to neighbors, pedestrians and local businesses. Thank you. Jeff & Margaret Hall 4500 Drexel Avenue Edina, MN 55424 (952) 836 -0093 V From: Pam Greiner [pam.greiner @earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 4:38 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: NE Edina Traffic Study My husband, Mark, and I very much appreciate the traffic study done on our neighborhood. We completely support the NE Edina Study findings and associated recommendations. We would be grateful for any traffic calming measures for the neighborhood. Sincerely, Pam Greiner pam.greiner @earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You. T From: Greiner, Mark [mgreiner @fredlaw.com] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 4:42 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: NE Edina Traffic Study Dear Mr. Lillehaug: I am a resident of the Country Club area of Edina. I reside at 4603 Edina Boulevard. I am writing to you in support of the findings and recommendations of the NE Edina Traffic Study. I believe the findings and recommendations contained within the report represent a fair approach to solving many of the concerns of the residents of the Country Club neighborhood. My family and I look forward to seeing the plan implemented. Thank you for your efforts in helping to resolve the residents' concerns about traffic throughout our neighborhood. I recognize that such issues are often emotional and do not lend themselves to easy or convenient resolution. I do believe, however, that the recommendations resulting from the study are the best hope of meaningfully addressing our concerns. Very truly yours, Mark W. Greiner Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. 200 South Sixth Street, Suite 4000 Minneapolis, MN 55402 -1425 612/492 -7140 (DD) 612/492 -7077 (Fax) REQUIRED IRS DISCLOSURE: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS, we inform you that any U.S. tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code, or (ii) promoting, marketing, or recommending to another party any matters addressed herein. * *This is a transmission from the law firm of Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. and may contain information which is privileged, confidential, and protected by the attorney - client or attorney work product privileges. If you are not the addressee, note that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this message is prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please destroy it and notify us immediately at our telephone number (612) 492 - 7000. ** Traffic ControlFrom: Richards, William C (M.D.) [ William .Richards@ParkNicollet.com] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 4:50 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: Traffic Control Dear Steve, I am writing to give support to the NE Edina Traffic Study recommendations. I support all of the recommendations the study made including the modifications to the portals going into and out of the neighborhood. Having witnessed two accidents and seeing many near misses, I am very concerned about the safety of our streets and I believe the Study recommendations go a long way towards improving safety. I really do appreciate the efforts that you and the city council have put into this effort. Sincerely, William Richards 4623 Drexel Avenue Edina V Op From: Lisa Gervais [lgervais@mn.rr.com] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 6:58 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: NE Quadrant traffic study -YES! There is too much traffic in the Country Club neighborhood! It is not safe for out children. *Please implement the NE Quadrant traffic proposal in its entirety *. Traffic will be reduced in the entire study area if this whole proposal is implemented. Thank you, Lisa Gervais 4514 Drexel Ave 952 - 922 -0572 40 From: Jen Faeth [jfaeth @mn.rr.com] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 9:12 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Cc: rwebb3 @mn.rr.com Subject: Edina Traffic Commission Policy Proposal Steve, As a resident of 4605 Bruce Avenue in Edina, I have great interest in our traffic problem that has worsened over the last several years. I have read the policy recommendations and am very supportive of the changes. My only hope is that these changes are enough to alleviate what my neighbors and I view as a serious safety problem for our neighborhood. As it turns out, I took my children to a birthday party in South Minneapolis near the 50th & Penn area this afternoon. The home hosting the party was on a street that seemed remarkably quiet for being part of a logical cut - through area near two busy streets. Our friends commented on the fact that a number of traffic easing measures had been enacted in the problem areas several years ago. Our friends spoke of the relatively light traffic even during rush hour and that it gave them peace of mind while their children played on the sidewalks and yards. I am the father of two small children, and I sincerely hope that the Edina Traffic Commission policy recommendations are adopted for my neighborhood so I too can enjoy a similar peace of mind. Thank you for your consideration and your support. Best regards. Sean T. Faeth IV W From: Anne C. Elliott [aecelliott @msn.com] Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 4:32 PM To: Steve Lillehaug Subject: Edina Traffic Study Dear Steve: I realize this is now past the deadline -- -tried to send 2 other messages apparently had your e-mail wrong both times! Let's hope this one makes it - -for what it is worth. First of all, thank -you for all of your work in addressing our traffic problems ... it truely does affect the quality of our lives each and every day... My husband Bill and I DO support the NE Edina study finding and associated recommendations. I grew up in NE Edina, as did both of my parents who still reside in the house they purchased for our family in 1965 (Jack and Marian Cracraft). The sheer volume of traffic in downtown Edina, downtown Morningside and the Country Club neighborhood is astounding to us. We look forward to seeing the results of implemented changes. Anne Elliott CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK Public Works Department 5005 Minnetonka Boulevard St. Louis Park, MN 55416 (952) 924 -2555 Fax: (952) 924 -2663 MEMORANDUM DATE: August 30, 2006 TO: Steve Lillehaug, Traffic Engineer, City of Edina FROM: Scott Brink, City Engineer SUBJECT: Review Comments — N.E. Edina Traffic Study Draft Study Thank you for providing the City of St. Louis Park the opportunity to participate in the City of Edina's Northeast Area Traffic Study. Staff has reviewed the recently completed draft study, and we offer the following comments at this time. In summary, it appears that the regional road system is causing most of the neighborhood traffic problems noted in your study. The study essentially identifies three fixes to remedy the residential traffic problems you are experiencing: 1. Upgrade T.H. 100 2. Upgrade West 50`x' Street and France Avenue 3. Implement a residential traffic calming strategy or plan We concur with the need to upgrade the regional road system, but suggest that the residential traffic calming strategy or plan be considered for deferral pending implementation of the first two strategies aimed at the regional road system. Once those fixes are complete, the neighborhood could be re- assessed. It may be discovered that a downscaled residential improvement or perhaps no additional improvements would be needed. In its simplest form, a residential plan at the scale proposed will likely be controversial and costly, and may not be necessary. Following are additional comments with regards to the implementation of traffic control measures (traffic calming) on the neighborhood streets: 1. We concur that when considering implementation of traffic calming measures in the neighborhood itself, that the traffic problem not be simply "shifted" to an adjacent or nearby street or location. Because of the many stakeholders and varied interests involved, it is expected that the plan as presented will see many requests for specific modifications or changes. Northeast Edina Traffic Study Comments (8- 30 -06) tv 2. The study area includes a portion of the City of St. Louis Park ( Browndale and Minikanda Vista Neighborhoods). As part of the study, an origin/destination study was performed to determine how much of the neighborhood traffic was actual "cut- through." With regards to the City of St. Louis Park, it was generally determined that 20 -24 per cent of the northbound traffic entering the Country Club Neighborhood at 501h Ave. found its way to Excelsior Boulevard (by Wooddale and Quentin). It was determined (based upon the starting and end points of the destination study), that little of the traffic'entering Country Club neighborhood from 50`h found its way to Excelsior Boulevard by way of Joppa/Grimes. 3. Before any proposed traffic calming devices are pursued further, continued review and discussion will be needed. Although most of the proposed measures are within the City of Edina, some measures are also proposed in St. Louis Park. Speed humps and other such measures are a "non - qualifying" traffic control device as described in the City of St. Louis Park's current traffic control policy. If such measures or devices are desired by a particular neighborhood, there is a petition process that ultimately requires approval of a device by the City Council along with an assessment of costs to the benefiting property owners. Based on our process of approving and installing traffic calming devices, an "all or nothing" approach as implied by the study as a suggested approach for traffic calming measures appears to be at odds with our process. Even though the study area extends into St. Louis Park, you may wish to acknowledge that each City consider the suggested improvements based on its own situation and policies. Comments more specific to measures shown in St. Louis Park are as follows: a) Wooddale Avenue (north of 40 Street), is designated as a Municipal State Aid collector street. As a result, such streets must be designed and constructed to State Aid standards. State Aid streets that serve as collectors are clearly intended to carry higher volumes of traffic than the adjacent local streets. At this location, Wooddale carries approximately 3,000 vehicles per day, and there is no data in the report indicating a speeding problem. As a result of the State Aid designation, there may be restrictions on the use of certain traffic control measures on those streets, and with how they would be paid for. At this time, Wooddale is not programmed for any reconstruction or other improvements within the City's 5 -year Capital Improvement Program (C.I.P.). b) Traffic control measures are also shown proposed on Browndale (north of 44`h), and on Morningside Road (between Browndale and Wooddale). There is no data provided in the report that indicates any speed or volume issues on those streets. We question the justification for these proposed measures and point out again that our traffic policy would require a resident petition and assessment process to cover the installation costs. In summary, most proposed measures within the City of St. Louis Park would require assessment and consideration separately under the policies and regulations of the City of St. Louis Park as mentioned above. More general comments regarding neighborhood traffic calming devices are as follows: a) "Buy -in" by the affected properties and residents will be needed prior to installing traffic calming measures. Experiences have often demonstrated that residents are not always in agreement with regards to particular proposed solutions. It is recommended that the effectiveness of implementing these measures be predicted or quantified as much as Northeast Edina Traffic Study Comments (8- 30 -06) r V possible. The report implies in a general sense that these proposed measures "should" work. However, our experiences have shown that stakeholders (including residents) often want better assurances. Consideration of traffic calming measures on cut - through traffic as well as the neighborhood users themselves must all be considered. In addition to the residents, there are usually other stakeholders (public safety, transportation units, utilities, etc.) that would need to be engaged in the process. b) Funding of such measures must also be considered. Based upon the amount of measures proposed in the report, the cost would be significant. In accordance with the City of St. Louis Park's Traffic Policy as previously mentioned, traffic control devices can only be considered and installed after following a public process that includes a neighborhood petition, Council authorization, and assessment of costs to benefiting properties. Other General Comments 1. Promotional (educational) campaigns to change motorist attitudes and behavior are mentioned in the report, but without much detail. It is suggested that this aspect of the "three E's" (engineering, enforcement, and education) be expanded upon further. The report also suggests educational efforts to better inform drivers of preferred routes and expected motorist behavior on residential streets. More information on how this educational promotion could be carried out would be helpful, (i.e., how the information would be conveyed and to who targeted (cut through users, local residents, greater community, etc.). 2. Of the third "E" (enforcement), it is suggested that more be mentioned in this regard. Obviously, time and resources of local police and Public Safety departments are limited. If there other ways to enforce or assist enforcement, any such options or possibilities may be helpful to mention. 3. In addition to driver attitude and behavior the report also recommends encouraging alternative modes of transportation. This could be expanded upon further, both in terms of possible improvements to the collector streets and within the engineering improvements in the residential areas (i.e., sidewalks, on and off street bicycle trails, better transit access, etc.). 4. A key element of the Study is defining the problem itself. A problem statement is provided that essentially mentions volumes, driver behavior, speeding, safety, and congestion as a problem It is suggested that the problem statement be quantified or qualified in more detail specific to this particular neighborhood as much as possible. As it is presented, the problem statement could easily be referring to virtually any neighborhood. Defining a problem as truly a documented safety issue or as more of a quality of life issue can often make that challenging — a significant issue to one person may be a non -issue to their neighbor. If recognized and accepted thresholds for speeding, volumes, safety, congestion, etc. are in fact being exceeded, perhaps that should be mentioned. If you have any questions regarding these comments or wish to discuss further, please contact me. Northeast Edina Traffic Study Comments (8- 30 -06) Memo To: Mayor & City Council From: Cary Teague, City Planner Date: October 17, 2006 Re: Housing Performance Score — 2006 Attached is the preliminary housing performance score for Edina in 2006. The city's score has increased from 61 in 2004; to 63 in 2005; to 66 in 2006. The total possible is 100. Also attached is a list of the criteria that was use by the Metropolitan Council to determine the city's score, and the questionnaire that was submitted by the city to help determine the score. To summarize the scoring, questions 1 -5 are based on the existing housing stock in Edina compared to other cities. Questions 6 -8 are based on the tools that the city uses or has used for attracting affordable housing compared to other cities. Finally, questions 9 and 10 are based on the density of projects compared to other cities. it Metropolitan Council September 15, 2006 Dear Local Official: Enclosed is a preliminary housing performance score for your community for 2006, determined pursuant to the Guidelines for Priority Funding for Housing Performance. In large part, the scoring is based upon information provided by your community in our recent survey. I am sending a copy of this letter and enclosure to both the city administrator /manager or township clerk and the person to whom the housing survey questionnaire was originally sent. In June, we mailed surveys asking communities to complete and return them in July. In July, we sent a follow up asking that the unreturned surveys be completed and returned in August. The enclosed score sheet indicates the preliminary points by criteria for your community. Points for criteria 1, 2, 3, and 5 are based on Council data compiled from information provided by state or county agencies, local government, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, and local Housing and Redevelopment Authorities. Scores for the remaining criteria are based on the information provided to the Council via the survey. If we did not receive a completed survey or information was not provided for any survey question, the score for those applicable criteria will reflect this. The score sheet also indicates the final performance score for your community in 2005.. If, after reviewing these scores you want to provide additional information in order to improve your score in any criterion, or you believe you should have received more points in any criterion given your answers, please send me the information or call me as soon as possible. Because funding decisions for all three Livable Communities Act funding accounts have, or will shortly begin, and the housing performance scores will be a factor in those funding decisions, I ask that you provide any additional information no later than Friday, September 29. Final performance scores for 2006 will be mailed to all communities in October. Please call me at (651) 602 -1418 if you have any questions or want to discuss your community's housing performance score. Sincerely, � 12� Guy D. Peterson Acting Community Development Director Enclosures cc: w /enclosure: City Administrator/Manager Township Clerk www.metrocouncil.org 390 Robert Street North • St. Paul, MN 55101 -1805 • (651) 602 -1000 o Fax (651) 602 -1550 . TTY (651) 291 -0904 An EquW Opportr V Employer Preliminary Housing Performance Score — 2006 Name of City/Township Criteria —100 points possible 1. 4- 2. 3 3. 7 4. 9 5. 3 6. �5 7. 8. 12 9. a. 3 b. Z 10. Z Total Preliminary Score 6 6 Final Score 2005 !0 3 V: \LIBRARY\Liv_Comm Move Folder\PETERSOM2006 \090106 Preliminary Housing Performance Score.doc Z Metropolitan Council ober 9, 2006 TO: Local Officials FROM: Guy Peterson, Director, Housing and Livable Communiti The 2006 housing performance score for your community is enclosed. It is being sent to both the community's administrative officer and the person that completed the survey. The scores were determined based on several factors set forth in the Council's Guidelines for Priority Funding for Housing Performance. Seventy percent of the score came from the survey you completed about housing activity in your community during the past two years. It included information about: • local fiscal, regulatory, and housing rehabilitation initiatives to facilitate workforce housing development and preservation • the density of residential development • the approval of affordable or life -cycle housing that has not yet been developed The other 30 percent of the score was determined from the following data about your community's housing: • the affordability of owned housing units (a combination of local government information about the number of mobile homes, and homestead tax valuation data from the Minnesota Department of Revenue) • the diversification of housing (based on local housing permit data Council research staff gathers annually from local governments) • the number of affordable rental units (from data provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Developmen' the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency and local and county HRAs) • the availability of housing in your community for persons with special needs (based on information provided by the Minnesota Departments of Education, Corrections and Human Services) The performance scores are intended to reflect both the amount of affordable and life -cycle housing in the community and the community's efforts to facilitate affordable and life -cycle housing development and preservation. Scores range widely, reflecting the variety of metropolitan area communities. The sparse population and scattered housing locations of rural, unsewered communities tend to result in lower scores, while the affordability and diversification of existing housing stock in urban, sewered communities, combined with efforts to add and/or preserve such housing, yield higher scores. As indicated in the Council's grant request solicitation materials, the housing performance scores will be one of the factors considered in the evaluation and ranking of applications for competitive funding programs this fall as follows: • For the Tax Base Revitalization and Livable Communities Demonstration Accounts, the scores represent a little less than ten percent of the total possible evaluation score. • For the Local Housing Incentives Account, when the housing score factor is considered, applications for funding from communities with lower housing performance scores are generally given priority over proposals from communities with higher scores in order to encourage and support local efforts by these communities to facilitate affordable housing. If you have any questions or want to discuss your community's score, please call me at 651- 602 -1418: Thank you. Enclosure www.metrocouncfl.org 390 Robert Street North • St. Paul, MN 55101 -1805 • (651) 602 -1000 • Fax (651) 602 -1550 • TTY (651) 291 -0904 An Equal Opportunity Employer f FINAL HOUSING PERFORMANCE SCORE - 2006 (OCTOBER, 2006) NAME OF CITY/TOWNSHIP: Criteria —100 points possible 1. I 2. _3 3. 7 4. ? b. 5. 3 6. 15, 7. 8. 2- 9. a. 2— b. 10. Total Score 2006 Total Score 2005 2 CC, (03 t /L� Introduction The Metropolitan Council's Regional Blueprint includes policy that supports, encourages and promotes the broadened opportunity for affordable and life -cycle housing throughout the region. As one of the actions it will take to support such housing opportunities, the Blueprint says the Council will "give priority for regional infrastructure investments or expenditures of public dollars to communities that have implemented plans to provide their share of the region's low - and moderate - income and life -cycle housing opportunities." The following criteria and their relative weight will be used to annually determine a score — 0 to 100 points — and rank for cities and counties in the region to be used in the evaluation and prioritization of applications for funding by the Council. County scores will be used in the evaluation of county applications for funding; city scores will be used for city applications. Joint applications for discretionary funding will be weighted pursuant to the applicable combination of counties, cities, or both counties and cities. Examples of current funding decisions that will be affected include but not be limited to those for community development — the LCA Fund and Smart Growth initiatives, transportation — TEA -21, the environment — MetroEnvironment Partnership grants, and other investments and programs such as those for parks and open space. The amount of emphasis or weight given to the housing performance score or rank in the evaluation of applications for various funding programs will be at the discretion of the Metropolitan Council at the time it solicits applications for any of these discretionary funding activities. Any changes to the performance criteria themselves will be made only after the Council follows its adopted policy and practices for changing policy documents. CITIES AND TOWNSHIPS Affordability and Diversification 0 to 8 points 1. Municipalities are ranked according to the percent of their owner - occupied housing (homesteads) with an assessed valuation equal to or lower than an amount affordable to households at 80 percent of area median income, and their total number of mobile homes. 0 to 8 points 2. Municipalities are ranked according to the percent of their total housing stock that is comprised of rental units affordable to households of low- and moderate - income (50 percent of area median income or less). This includes all federally subsidized rental units — public housing, Section 8 housing, units subsidized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, units developed with the use of low- income housing tax credits, units developed with the assistance of MHFA, the LCA Fund or the assistance of a local fiscal tool or housing finance initiative. 0 to 8 points 3. Municipalities are ranked according to the percent of their housing stock that is comprised of units that are not single family detached units developed in the typical detached housing site plan approach. These units may include twinhomes, quads, apartments, townhomes, condominiums, detached townhomes, mobile homes, and units developed with a zero -lot line. 0 to 10 points 4. Municipalities are ranked according to the percent of net units added to their housing stock that are affordable — both ownership and rental since the Council began monitoring in 1996. These "new" units may include units that have been "preserved" as affordable for a definitive period of time because of public or private re- investment to retain their affordability. ( "Net units" means that affordable habitable units, not including units on land with a property tax classification of 4C, removed as the result of a city initiative will be subtracted from the total new affordable units.) 0 to 3 points 5. Housing for special needs Municipalities are awarded up to three points for the following types of special housing within their jurisdiction: • Housing for which federal, state, county or local funds or those of a non - profit organization have been used to purchase and operate residential units or provide licensed housing that is not for the purposes of incarceration, but as a transitional placement of adult offenders or adjudicated delinquents A publicly subsidized or non - profit group home licensed by the Department of Health or Department of Human Services which provides temporary or permanent housing for the physically handicapped, mentally ill, developmentally disabled or chemically dependent • A shelter which is publicly subsidized and/or operated by a non - profit group to provide temporary housing for homeless persons and families, battered women or those not otherwise able to,secure private housing • Housing for individuals and families who are homeless, but with a transitional stay of six to 24 months, and the assistance of advocates, can work towards housing stability and self - sufficiency to obtain permanent housing. Each instance of such housing is worth 1 point. Local Initiatives to Facilitate Affordable Workforce Housing-Development or Preservation 0 to 15 points 6. Fiscal Tools and Initiatives The municipality has in place adopted local policy in its comprehensive plan or local housing plan that allows and encourages the use of a local fiscal tool or initiative and has used such a local fiscal tool to assist affordable.workforce or life -cycle housing development or preservation. Examples of such fiscal tools include but are not limited to the following: • Tax increment financing • Housing revenue bonds • General obligation bonds • A local property tax levy Local tax abatement Local fee waivers or reductions • Credit enhancements • Taxable revenue bonds • Land write -down or sale • Collaboration and participation with a community land trust or other non - profit organization to preserve long -term affordability The use of federal or state dollars is only applicable if such dollars may be used for activities other than the development or preservation of affordable and life -cycle housing but the municipality has chosen by policy to use them for affordable housing development or preservation. (i.e., CDBG dollars used for housing development or preservation) Each local fiscal tool or initiative is worth 3 points. 0 to 15 points 7. Initiatives regarding local regulation and development requirements The municipality has in the previous two calendar years allowed the reduction, adjustment or elimination of a local official control, or development or local code requirement as a'cost avoidance or reduction measure in order to facilitate the development or preservation of affordable workforce or life -cycle housing, OR has in place in its policies and official controls a commitment to make such reductions, adjustments or eliminations of requirements when they are requested by a developer in order to facilitate the development or preservation of affordable or life- cycle housing, or since 1996, has taken the initiative to revise its land use regulation and official controls to such a degree that these revisions can be shown to be permitting greater density and more frequent opportunity for reduced development costs than existed before 1996. Examples of these initiatives in the use of official controls include but are not limited to the following: • The use of a density bonus system, inclusionary housing requirements or some other innovative zoning approach • The use of variances, rezoning, special use or conditional permits or similar variations from the standards set forth in the community's zoning ordinance for the purpose of facilitating a specific affordable housing development. • A local initiative undertaken to revise local design requirements for public improvement that may reduce the cost of public services to residential properties. • Modifications in public services standards or requirements that might include streets, curbs, gutter, sewer and water hookups, street lighting and other required public improvements in order to reduce development costs to increase affordability in a new residential development. • A reduction of such standards as the required street right -of -way, or surfacing width or depth design for residential street, or the size of sewer or water service lines to new housing. Each local initiative is worth 3 points. No more than 6 points may be applicable to any one affordable or life -cycle housing development or preservation activity aided by these local regulative measures. 0 to 15 points 8. Initiatives regarding housing preservation and rehabilitation The municipality has in place and has in the previous two calendar years used and promoted locally- initiated or administered (city or county) housing preservation, home improvement and/or rehabilitation programs, or other tools available to its residents to keep their housing stock in sound condition. Examples of these initiatives include but are not limited to the following: • A housing maintenance code and enforcement program for rental housing • A housing maintenance code and enforcement program for. owner- occupied housing • A housing rehabilitation loan or grant program for rental housing • A housing rehabilitation loan or grant program for owner - occupied housing • A home improvement loan or grant program • A home improvement resource center • A local tool- sharing center or program Each local initiative is worth 3 points. 9. Density of residential development The average net density of new (or re -use) sewered housing for which a building permit was issued in the municipality in the two previous calendar years multiplied by the total number of such units in those two years are compared among all communities. Sewered communities are ranked highest to lowest, unsewered communities are ranked lowest to highest. Points will only be given to sewered communities with an overall density of three units per acre or greater and only to unsewered communities for which the 1998' local comprehensive plan update has been put into effect. Sewered Communities 1 to 6 points a. The average net density for attached housing units, i.e., units per acre multiplied by the number of such units permitted in the last two calendar years. 1 to 6 points b. The average net density for detached housing units (including detached townhomes and manufactured homes), i.e., units per acre multiplied by the number of such units permitted in the last two calendar years. Unsewered Communities 1 to 12 points The average net density of residential development multiplied by the number of all units permitted in the last two calendar years 0 or 6 points 10. In the previous two calendar years, the municipality has acquired land to be held specifically for the development of affordable or senior housing (exclusively 55 +), or has approved (permits may be drawn at any time) the development or local financial participation in a proposed development of new affordable or senior (exclusively 55 +) housing, or the involvement of the municipality in the preservation and reinvestment in such housing — ownership or rental — which has not as yet been undertaken for reasons beyond the municipality's control. Points will be awarded according to the number of units involved in the proposal as follows: 2 points — less than 20 units or land acquisition for future housing 4 points — 20 to 39 units 6 points — 40 or more units CM"6b '71131 % Nieaw Dnnt or PRIMARY PERSON JOYCE REPYA COMPLETING THE SURVEY TELEPHONE 952 ) 826 -0462 I FAX 952 ) 826 -0389 I E -MAIL ADDRESS edina.mn.us 1. Criterion #3 If applicable, please identify the number of detached housing units in the community that have been developed through 2005 using a zero lot line or other atypical detached housing site plan approach to increase development density. (Do not include manufactured housing units in manufactured home parks.) 2. Part of Criterion #4 During 2005, were any existing subsidized housing units in the municipality "preserved" as affordable for low- and moderate - income households because of public and/or private reinvestment in that housing? For example, a Section 8 or 236 building with an expiring contract with HUD that was "preserved" through reinvestment and an extension of rent subsidies for a definitive period of years. Name(s) of the housing: Yorkdale Townhomes 90 units Yorktown Continental 179 units Oak Glen 26 units Number of units "preserved" 295 units in each property. 3. Part of Criterion #4 Production of New Rental Housing Units in 2005 Please indicate the number of rental units for which building permits were issued during 2005. Rental costs listed are the total costs for rent and utilities paid by tenants. Monthly Rent Affordability Levels for Rental Housing Rents Efficiency and One Bedroom Two Bedrooms Three Bedrooms *Affordable to households earning no more than 80% of the regional median income ($61,600 in 2005 for a family of four). SRO* and lar er Affordable $673 0 $721 0 $866 0 $1001 0 Rents ** or less or less or less or less All other new Above 0 Above 0 Above 0 Above 0 rental units 1 $673 $721 $866 1 $1001 *Single -room occupancy * *Affordable to households earning no more than 50% of the regional median income, adjusted for household size ($38,500 in 2005 for a family of four). 4. Part of Criterion #4 Production of New Owner Housing Units in 2005 Please indicate the number of owner - occupied units for which building permits were issued during 2005. New Owner-Occupied Housin g Units Selling Price Single - Family, Detached Units Multi - Family, Attached Units $193,700 or less* 0 0 Over $193,700 48 51 *Affordable to households earning no more than 80% of the regional median income ($61,600 in 2005 for a family of four). 5. Removal of Housing Units Due to City Initiatives A. How many housing units were removed from the housing stock in 2005 due to city initiatives? Single - family, detached 0 Multifamily Units 0 Mobile Homes 0 B. How many of the units were replaced? C. How many were replaced by owner- occupied single- family, detached units priced at . $193,700 or less? D. How many were replaced by owner- occupied multifamily units priced at $193,700 or less? E. How many were replaced by rental units priced at the affordable rental thresholds stated in question 3? 6. Criterion #6 Please identify no more than five local fiscal tools or initiatives that assisted the development or preservation of affordable or life -cycle housing that are, by local policy, available from or through the city to assist/facilitate the development or preservation of affordable or life -cycle housing. The identification of state and/or federal dollars is only applicable if the community could have used the dollars for activities other than affordable housing development or preservation. (See criterion 6 for examples of fiscal tools.) EEHF = East Edina Housing Foundation a. CDBG rehab of private property for low /mod. homeowners. b. City and EEHF holding properties for future affordable housing project in Valley View and Wooddale neighborhood. C. Affordable Housing Task Force continued working with consultant to define affordable housing needs in Edina - preparing their report to be presented to the City Council in Summer 2006. d. EEHF Programs: 2 "d Mortgages, Down Payment Assist, Rehab & Preservation e. Tax increment financing 7. Criterion #7 Please identify /describe up to five instances/examples during 2004 and 2005 in which the municipality reduced, adjusted, eliminated, waived, or in some fashion was flexible in the implementation of a local official control, or development or building requirement; OR for which it is the municipality's policy and practice to reduce, adjust or eliminate such requirement, when requested to do so, to reduce development costs for the development of affordable or life -cycle housing. No more than two examples of the application may be identified for any single housing project. a. Grammercy Club — 55+ senior housing —132 condominium units total — City Council required 3 units be reserved for purchase by low /mod. individuals. City Council approved this development in 2005, construction permits will be reflected in the 2006 report. b. Mixed Development District of Zoning Ordinance allows for subtraction of 600 square feet for each dwelling unit reserved for sale or rent to persons of low and moderate income. C. d. e. 8. Criterion #8 Please list up to five housing preservation /maintenance activities or efforts the municipality is currently engaged in or programs it uses and promotes to maintain or improve its existing housing stock and were used in 2004 or 2005. For example, a housing maintenance code and enforcement program, or a home rehabilitation loan program. County- administered programs are applicable (see criterion 8 for examples). a. Housing maintenance code for owner occupied and rental housing. b. CDBG housing rehab for owner occupied housing C. Senior Community Services Housing Maintenance Program - HOME d. EEHF provided a grant for the owner of Oak Glen Townhomes to assist in the upgrading of the affordable rental units. e. 9. Criterion #9 Note: If your community has participated in the annual Plat Monitoring Program in 2004 and 2005, please disregard this question. If your community would like more information regarding the annual Plat Monitoring Program, please check the box. a. Sewered Communities Please indicate the overall average net - density* and number of new sewered residential units for which a building permit was issued or all final necessary local approvals were granted in 2004 and 2005. Please provide the density to the nearest one -tenth of an acre. Type of Unit NkAensity Oer.acre., ':. Number of units. ' , - Detached Units 2.3 48 Attached Units 16 51 Total Units 99 b. Unsewered Communities Please indicate the overall average net - density* of new residential units for which a building permit was issued or all necessary local approvals were granted in 2004 and 2005. Please provide the density to the nearest one -tenth of an acre. Net density per acre, Number of Units Total New Residential Units *Net density is a calculation based upon the number of approved units and the adjusted area of plat guided for residential development. The formula for calculating net residential density is as follows: Net Residential Density = Total Units _ (Total Area — Total Area Adjustments) Total Area Adjustments mean the exclusion of • Arterial road right -of -way • Wetlands and water bodies • Public parks and trails • Natural resources mapped in the comprehensive plan and protected by ordinance • Outlots for future or non - residential development Local streets, alleys, and sidewalks, as well as private parks, pools and tennis courts are NOT excluded from the total area. 10. Criterion #10 In 2004 or 2005, did the municipality acquire land to be held specifically for the development of new affordable family housing or any senior housing (exclusively 55 +) but for which no housing units have been or are currently under construction? Yes Describe the land acquisition and the intended development for such land. 6101 Wooddale Ave. and 6120 Kellogg Ave. purchased by the EEHF and being held to be included in a redevelopment of an adjacent commercial site for multi -family housing. EEHF participation will ensure the development includes some affordable housing units. In 2004 or 2005, did the municipality approve the development or reuse of existing housing for use as affordable family housing or any senior housing (55 +) or approve municipal involvement in the preservation and reinvestment in existing affordable family housing or senior housing for a development(s) that has not as yet been undertaken or completed for reasons beyond the municipality's control? If so, name the development(s) or project(s) 11. ALHOA — Affordable and Life -Cycle Housing Opportunities Amount Eligible ALHOA expenditures and contributions include such items as a local tax levy to support a local or county housing authority, local dollars contributing to housing assistance, development or rehabilitation programs or activities, or to fund a local housing inspections and maintenance program. Funds granted or loaned to the community by another non -local source, public or private, and spent in 2005 may be applicable as an ALHOA expenditure only if the funds could have been used for various purposes, but were, in fact, used to assist housing efforts or activities. During calendar year 2005, did your community expend local dollars or dedicate local property taxes, an amount toward affordable or life -cycle housing representing at least 85% of the ALHOA indicated on the enclosed spreadsheet? Yes If no, please explain MhX ALHOA expenditures or contributions were not 6 i t E 4 6 'r, �� Just for the Health of It! 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About Town Article Page 1 of 1 Darlene Wallin From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Monday, October 09, 2006 3:58 PM To: Darlene Wallin Subject: FW: About Town Article Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 jennerotte @ci.edina.mn.us From: Wattson, Marcia [mailto:mwattson @hclib.org] Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 2:45 PM To: Laura Fulton Cc: Jennifer Bennerotte; Edina Community Foundation; Andy Otness; Lane, David; Edina Community Foundation; Helen Swanson; Wattson, Marcia; Marley Hanson; Marsha Buchok; Millea Smith, Maureen; McGraw, Michele; Sara Swenson; Sue Weigle; Valerie Burke Subject: About Town Article Laura, Thank you for the wonderful article you wrote on Edina Reads for the About Town Fall 2006 issue. It was perfect! The article on Edina Dialogues was great too, and the coverage of the Grandview Square Park art project. It's very exciting to be given this attention, and to be a part of the Foundation initiatives. I am most grateful for your time and your talent. Best Regards, Marcia Marcia Wattson, Senior Librarian Edina Community Library 5280 Grandview Square Suite 201 Edina, MN 55436 -1614 952 - 847 -5428 fax 952- 847 -5427 mwattson@hclib.o 10/9/2006 EDINA PARK BOARD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2006 7:00 P.M. EDINA COUNCIL CHAMBERS EDINA CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mike Damman, Ray O'Connell, Mike Weiss, Linda Presthus, Gordon Roland, Andy Finsness, Karla Sitek MEMBERS ABSENT: Todd Fronek, Jeff Sorem, Jeff Johnson, George Klus STAFF PRESENT: John Keprios, Ed MacHolda, Janet Canton, Tom Shirley OTHERS PRESENT: Idelle Sue Longman, Jennifer Janovy I. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 13, 2006 PARK BOARD MINUTES Mike Weiss MOVED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 13, 2006 PARK BOARD MINUTES. Linda Presthus SECONDED THE MOTION. MINUTES APPROVED. II. CONCERNS OF RESIDENTS Mr. Keprios informed the Park Board that the City Council has asked that each Board and Commission have a standing agenda item for "Concerns of Residents ". He noted that it is his recommendation that this item appear on the agenda following the "Approval of Minutes" each month. He explained that this a time for residents to have an opportunity to address the Park Board on Park and Recreation Department related issues. Mr. Keprios pointed out that the only time this would not be the case is when there are workshops, etc. The public is welcome to attend these, however, they don't necessarily have the right to participate. The Park Board agreed they would like to the see the "Concerns of Residents" follow the "Approval of Minutes" on the Park Board agendas. III. UNITED PROPERTIES DEVELOPMENT REQUEST FOR CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK LINK EASEMENT Mr. Keprios informed the Park Board that they have received a formal request from United Properties asking to build a walkway between their 7601 and 7600 buildings in the south east portion of the Centennial Lakes development. He noted that this would be their third and final all- weather link between their five office buildings. Mr. Keprios explained that, although the majority of this link would be built on private property, the walkway would encroach on approximately 7 square feet of City of Edina owned park property, thus requiring an easement. Tom Shirley, Manager of Centennial Lakes Parks, showed a larger scale map of the area to the Park Board. 4 Ms. Presthus asked if there are any negatives associated with this to which Mr. Shirley replied not really, this is actually fairly common. Mr. Keprios asked Mr. Shirley if he supports this motion to which Mr. Shirley replied yes, he does support it. Linda Presthus MOVED THAT PARK BOARD ACCEPT THE REQUEST FOR THE CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK LINK EASEMENT AS DESCRIBED BY TOM SHIRLEY IN THEIR AGENDA. Karla Sitek SECONDED THE MOTION. Mr. Keprios pointed out that as his staff report indicates, this would need to be contingent upon United Properties paying all of their legal fees or any fees associated with making the easement happen. Linda Presthus ACCEPTED THE AMENDMENT THAT IT BE CONTINGENT UPON UNITED PROPERTIES PAYING ALL OF THEIR LEGAL FEES OR ANY FEES ASSOCIATED WITH MAKING THE EASEMENT HAPPEN. Karla Sitek SECONDED THE AMENDMENT. Mr. Finsness asked Mr. Shirley what the exterior looks like to which Mr. Shirley replied that it would match all of the existing buildings that they currently have. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. IV. PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES AND SERVICES NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY Mr. Finsness indicated that Mr. Keprios is looking for a formal action on the survey and asked if anyone had any comments regarding the survey. Mr. MacHolda stated that the word "or" should be added to question #10, number 1, so that it reads like all of the others. Mr. O'Connell informed the Park Board that he has read through the survey many times and thinks it addresses everything they had asked for, including the number of pages, language, etc. Ray O'Connell MOVED TO GO FORWARD WITH ACTION WHICH WOULD BE SENT FOR A SIGNATURE BY THE MAYOR. Mr. Keprios handed out the proposed cover letter for the Needs Assessment Survey and requested Park Board approval. Mr. O'Connell made a motion "THAT THE EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION INTEREST AND OPINION SURVEY BE APPROVED IN ITS CURRENT WRITTEN FORM". MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF SECOND. Ms. Presthus commented that she found a couple of things that maybe should be changed to be more grammatically correct. She suggested that on #18 to change the heading to read "How supportive are you having the City of Edina spend resources to ..." . Then 2 have A -F start with the word "Develop" and lastly reverse G with H because at that point it's okay to have the last one sit different from the rest of them. Mr. Damman informed the Park Board that Diane Plunkett Latham sent him an e -mail asking that the Park Board consider adding another question to #18 after H which would ask "If you believe that buckthorn is a problem, in which three city parks would buckthorn removal be of highest priority to you, with one being highest ?" Mr. Keprios pointed out that the City did hire a professional firm that did prioritize the removal of buckthorn within Edina. Ms. Presthus commented that she thinks people would have trouble filling in the names of the parks. Mr. Keprios replied the majority of residents probably don't know which parks do and do not have buckthorn. Ms. Presthus commented that she thinks for the every day resident to name three parks off the top of their head` that have a buckthorn problem is asking them to do more than they can do without a lot more information. Ms. Sitek stated that if they've already had a professional firm prioritize the buckthorn wouldn't this just be opening up a whole new can of worms? Mr. Keprios indicated that regarding #17 he doesn't have an issue with what Ms. Plunkett Latham is saying, it's essentially the same thing just stated in a different way. However, he does not like the idea of the three categories; high, medium and low. He prefers to keep it the way it is with the four categories. Mr. O'Connell stated that he would prefer to leave #17 the way it is. He noted that there was a lot of discussion on the topic and this was their best solution. Mr. Roland noted that on #18 it should be consistent where it states in the second sentence "For each action, please indicate whether you and your household are very supportive, somewhat supportive, not supportive, or not sure by circling the corresponding number. However, above #2 it says "somewhat not sure" instead of "somewhat supportive ". It would be much better if they kept it the same language. Therefore, it should read "somewhat supportive" above 2. Ms. Presthus pointed that they also need to change #3 to state "not supportive" and change #4 to read "not sure ". Mr. O'Connell stated that by changing that it would definitely make it a lot clearer. Ms. Presthus clarified that it should appear exactly the same way that it's written in the dialog above. Mr. Weiss noted that if they are going to be consistent then #13 has the same issue; very supportive, somewhat supportive, not supportive, not sure. Ms. Presthus asked why on #10 do they limit it to just youth? Don't adults play softball, lacrosse, soccer, etc., to which Mr. Keprios replied that is a fair question. Mr. MacHolda suggested that they delete the word "youth" across the board on #10. Ms. Presthus pointed out that on #7, V the word "inside" should be taken out and it should just read "Senior Center" because we all know it's an indoor senior center. Mr. MacHolda noted that they also want to look at A. through E and eliminate the word "youth" because a lot of adults play some of the sports as well. In addition this will also stay consistent with #10. Mr. Keprios replied that he is going to take note on that and check with Mr. Vine just in case he may have a reason for that. He commented that is a very good recommendation. 3 Ray O'Connell MOVED TO APPROVE THE SURVEY WITH ALL PROPOSED CHANGES PLUS THE COVER LETTER. Linda Presthus SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr. Keprios thanked the Park Board for all of their time and effort that they put into this. He noted that it's a great survey and feels it will provide powerful information that will really help them with the capital improvement plan and comprehensive plan. Ms. Presthus asked if the City Council will be going over the survey word by word to which Mr. Finsness replied no. IV. MORNINGSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION REQUEST TO WAIVE FEE Jennifer Janovy, Edina resident, informed the Park Board that she is on the steering committee of the Morningside Neighborhood Association to which they are a 501C4 non- profit organization that was founded in 2003. She noted that they seek to represent every property owner and resident in Morningside which consists of approximately 720 homes. Ms. Janovy explained that they don't have dues and all of their meetings are open to everyone in the neighborhood. She also added that they do have their own by -laws. � Ms. Janovy indicated that they have had held several events at Weber Park to which some of them they have needed to use the warming house and have paid the rental fee. Therefore, because they are completely reliant on donations and in -kind contributions they have decided to approach the Park Board and ask if the rental fee could be waived for their annual meeting and up to two events per year in the warming house. Mr. Finsness asked what the two events per year would be to which Ms. Janovy replied that they did not specify the two events, however, in the past they have had the "National Night Out" party held there because of rain. They have also had a City Council candidates forum, a public safety forum, a skating party during the winter, although that was held during regular open hours so that did not require a rental. Ms. Janovy pointed out that last November they wanted to use the warming house for a food drive for the food shelf but because they didn't have the funds to pay for the rental they were unable to. Mr. Keprios gave the Park Board some background information on how he typically handles these requests to which he usually gets this request once a week. He explained that in cases where groups or individuals get free rentals or discounted rentals is because they have either donated money or given. in -kind services to the city in some other form. For example, the Garden Club is not charged for the use of the greenhouse or Arneson Acres Park because of their donation towards planting and raising flowers to plant the city's 75 flower gardens. In addition, the Garden Club has contributed thousands of dollars to the city to build the gazebo, fountain and formal garden. Mr. Keprios commented that other groups whose rental fees have been waived are for those groups whose function it is to use the facility for the purpose of raising money for the City of Edina, not for their non - profit cause. He noted an example of that is they don't charge the Baseball Association to use the concession stand because all of the money that is raised through concessions goes back into the Courtney ball fields whether it's for scoreboards, batting cages, sound equipment, etc. Mr. Keprios pointed out that groups such as the Edina Historical Society are also waived any rental fees because they provide 4 an archival service to the city as well as historical education and preservation services and the operation of the historical museum for Edina residents. In turn, they don't pay any rent for the Terrace Room or for the use of the two historical buildings. Mr. Keprios informed the Park Board that he also gives groups and individuals who rent Edina's public facilities on a real long -term contractual basis get a 10% discount for multiple rentals that are done in a type of contract form. Mr. Keprios explained that he gets a lot of requests from non -profit organizations such as the American Cancer Society to rent facilities and they all pay the full fee. He commented that in the past the Park Board has waived fees for things like Edina's contribution toward giving money to the hurricane fund. A group of Edina kids in a band were given the use of the amphitheatre at Centennial Lakes, representative of the City of Edina, to raise money to help do hurricane relief. Mr. Keprios stated that this is the process they have followed and noted that the Park Board does have the authority to grant or not grant a waiver. Mr. O'Connell commented that the Morningside area is a special circumstance and at one time they were a separate community from Edina but now they are part of Edina and they pay taxes in Edina and they are, a non -profit group which does need to be taken into consideration. Ms. Janovy informed the Park Board that Morningside does have a strong identity and strong desire to come together as a community and keep neighbors informed about things that are going on and getting to know their neighbors. She stated that so far it's been very positive, not only for the neighborhood, but for the city in some ways too. She explained that every year most of the money that they've raised is used to deliver flyers to every household approximately four times a year, not only inviting people to events which are free, but to also give information to residents so they can stay informed of what's happening in the community. Not everyone has internet and not everyone is involved in events that are going on in the city. Therefore, this is a way they contribute to the City of Edina. Mr. Weiss stated that because this is a community organization and they are actively involved in trying to better the community he would be in support of it. Ms. Presthus pointed out that she understands what is being said but if you look at the other side. of this if they do approve this it will set a precedent and if Mr. Keprios is receiving these requests weekly she wouldn't want to give special consideration here. Mr. Keprios stated that he definitely is concerned to start a precedent as well as would this be a one time thing or would they forever have free use of the Weber Park building, that's the other consideration. Ms. Presthus asked Mr. Keprios are there a lot of other neighborhood groups like this who ask for the use of facilities with the fee being waived. Mr. Keprios replied that he has received requests from neighborhood groups in the past who asked for a break in the fee to which he said no and they accepted that. Mr. Keprios pointed out that if you set precedent for one neighborhood group there are going to be a lot more groups asking for the same thing. Ms. Janovy indicated that she realizes that Edina has their own way of doing things but pointed out that the City of St. Louis Park has a city funded and city supported neighborhood association program whereby most of their 35 neighborhoods are formally organized. She noted that one way they get support from the city is they are given free use of park facilities. Ms. Janovy explained that they call the city, fill out a form and they are able to use it. However, there are guidelines that these groups have to follow to which they need to be formally organized with by -laws and also have a method of transferring leadership from year to year. Ms. Janovy pointed out that with those two guidelines in themselves there are a lot of groups out there that will not be able to meet the criteria. Ms. Janovy suggested two more criteria be added to that which would be that all events offered are to be free of charge and secondly. everyone in the neighborhood must be invited so that there is no sense of anyone being excluded. Mr. Damman indicated that he agrees with the staff and that there should be a charge for these facilities. Ms. Sitek stated that she thinks a neighborhood group should be able to use their neighborhood park at no charge and possibly stipulate that they have to have the criteria . listed such as by -laws, transfer of leadership from year to year, no charge for events and that everyone in the neighborhood be included. Mr. O'Connell commented that the Morningside neighborhood is a unique situation and they have cohesiveness. He noted that he doesn't want to set up a situation that makes if more difficult for the Director but feels that some consideration should be given to the Morningside neighborhood to provide a waiver for the facility. Mr. Weiss stated that he would have an issue doing it solely for the Morningside neighborhood. He commented that if they are going to do something like this they need to make it a policy with certain criteria. He indicated that he doesn't want to say that this is something that the Morningside neighborhood can do but that the Todd Park neighborhood can't. If they are going to do it,-it needs to be broader. Ms. Keprios pointed out that one thing that concerns him is at what level of service becomes free. He explained that there have been very large picnics, etc., where people have trashed the facilities. Ms. Presthus stressed that is one of the reasons why they have a fee, because it involves cleaning up, etc. They do not charge a fee just to make money, there are definite costs involved. Mr. Keprios explained that the League of Women voters rent facilities to host their events and inform the public of elections and candidates and they are charged for the rentals. Therefore, they need to be very cautious. He commented that he doesn't want to sound like the total bad guy because he loves the idea of providing neighborhood based programs and services at no charge similar to the block party concept. Mr. Keprios stated that he would be happy to study the issue and come back to the Park Board with some policy alternatives. Mr. Keprios suggested to the Park Board that maybe they approve it this one time and ask staff to study this further and come up with a policy. Mr. Finsness commented that maybe it is worthwhile to make a motion to approve the function on October 29`h and then staff could look at the different parameters of how this could work. Mr. Keprios stated that it encourages groups to use the warming houses and he's all in favor of that, however, they do need to be careful with the expense part. He explained that they can't 6 set themselves up to all of sudden it's free to these groups and every weekend there's another function and they have to schedule for clean-up, etc. Mr. O'Connell asked Ms. Janovy if they leave facility in the same condition as they found it to which Ms. Janovy replied that they do pick stuff up off the floor and leave it very clean with the exception of they don't take the trash with them. They just bag it up. Ms. Janovy stressed that they are very respectful of it because in essence it's their property too because it's part of the city. Linda Presthus MOVED THAT THEY GIVE A WAIVER TO THE MORNINGSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION FOR THE USE OF THE WEBER PARK SHELTER BUILDING FOR THEIR ANNUAL MEETING IN OCTOBER AND IN PARTICULAR DIRECT STAFF TO THINK ABOUT FORMULATING A POLICY THAT MIGHT BE WORKABLE FOR ANY FUTURE KINDS OF ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THIS. Ray O'Connell SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. VI. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Mr. Keprios informed the Park Board that the Capital Improvement Plan will be on the October Park Board Agenda asking for action. He asked the Park Board if they had any questions or if they felt anything should be moved around. Mr. Keprios pointed out a couple of things that have fallen off of the list to which one is re- coring the current key system because there are much higher items on the priority list. However, it is a high priority to renovate the keyless entry system. He noted that they have been told that the current software is so out -of -date it may crash and they won't be able to retrieve any data. Mr. Keprios pointed out that is a big risk and they were supposed to have replaced it this year, however, they had to compromise that project as well as the Chowen Park picnic shelter in order to afford the overrun cost of the higher bids that came in on the Courtney Shelter project. Mr. Keprios pointed out that the one big ticket item listed for 2007 is for a new athletic field with lights at Pamela Park for $400,000. He explained that this would be a multi- purpose athletic field that would be built in a north/south orientation immediately adjacent to the senior field at Pamela Park. He commented that this is definitely a significant departure from what has been on the radar screen the past few years and added that it may or may not become controversial. Mr. Finsness asked would it be natural turf or artificial turf to which Mr. Keprios replied it would be natural turf. Mr. Keprios informed the Park Board also on the CIP for 2007 is protective netting for the Pamela Park softball complex for $50,000. He indicated that at one time the Girls Fast Pitch Association had a batting cage there but right now their highest priority is the safety of their spectators. Therefore, they are currently working on getting pricing so that they can zero in on a dollar figure for the netting. Mr. Keprios pointed out to the Park Board that the maintenance garage at the Courtney ball fields is now listed at $150,000 and previously it was listed at $92,000. He explained that they have now been given some very specific dimensions, materials and amenities to 7 which they should be pretty close to an exact amount within the next two weeks. He commented that he is hoping it will be much closer to the $90,000 than the currently listed $150,000. He stated the correct amount will be in the CIP that will be in the October Park Board packet. Mr. Keprios stated that there has been a change at Alden Park in that the amount went from $115,000 to $118,000. He noted that after Mr. MacHolda and the neighborhood met and came up with a design it looks like approximately $118,000 will be needed to complete the job. Mr. Keprios informed the Park Board that another major change is the pathway at Garden Park which was originally scheduled for 2008. He noted that there seems to be a lot of strong interest to do it sooner. Mr. Keprios explained that by doing that they will need to delay the pathway repairs at Arneson Acres to which it -has been in the same shape for decades and can certainly wait another year. Therefore, the $30,000 that was originally scheduled for 2007 will now move to 2008. Mr. Keprios informed the Park Board that another new item on the list for 2007 is waterproofing the historical buildings at Tupa Park. He explained that the Historical Society and his staff have given him a heads up that this is a significant problem. Every time there is a big rain there is water seepage through the walls as well as, the foundation of the Grange Hall. Therefore, it will cost approximately $20,000 to fix the problem. Mr. Keprios indicated that he is open to any comments and feedback and added that he thinks the Needs Assessment survey will help them a lot in their capital plan. VII. UPDATES A. Gymnasium Construction — Mr. Keprios informed the Park Board that they are going to start the flooring tomorrow in both gyms and from what he has been told they, are schedule to open October ls`. Mr. Keprios pointed out that the grand opening is going to be delayed until all of the school construction is done so that there will be one school/city ribbon cutting. Mr. Keprios indicated that they still anticipate to be under the original budget of approximately 5.1 million dollars. B. Athletic Association Meetings — Mr. Keprios informed the Park Board that they have scheduled a meeting with all of the athletic association presidents for Wednesday, September 27`h at 6:30 pm in the Community.Room. He noted that they will be going over the Core Values Document and the Relationship, Document. In addition, they will also discuss their Code of Conduct as well as talk a little bit'about the Capital Improvement Plan. This meeting will give the athletic associations an opportunity to discuss any comments and concerns they may have. C. Comprehensive Plan — Mr. Keprios informed the Park Board that the City is about ready to hire a consultant for the Comprehensive Plan to which they will be working with all of the departments. He noted that the Park Board can expect to see the consultant at one of their Park Board meetings. He commented that the Park Board may want to look at putting together a three person committee to work with the consultant and added that staff, of course, will do all of the leg work. Mr. Keprios .8 commented that they can talk more about that down the road. He pointed out that the Comprehensive Plan has to be in its final form and presented to the Met Council by the end of 2008. VIII. OTHER A. Highlands Lake — Mr. Keprios informed the Park Board that Highlands Lake has been a rearing pond for the DNR. However, there are now too many larger fish which has become an issue because the little walleye fry can no longer survive because they are being eaten by the larger fish. Therefore, they need to start over which means they want to kill the lake. Mr. Keprios explained that he has pamphlets on this and will be contacting the neighbors. Mr. Finsness asked is this a common thing to do to which Mr. Keprios replied yes. Mr. Keprios added that Highlands Lake has been one of the best lakes for the DNR, it has been very successful. B. Edina Curling Club —Mr. Keprios informed the Park Board that there is a new club in town "The Edina Curling Club" to which they will be using he new facility that's going in at the old Midwest Health Club site. He noted that the city is going to help them out by creating a link on their website. C. Athletic Association Meetings - Mr. Finsness informed the Park Board that a City Council member asked him what the Park Board's thoughts would be on each member being responsible to. attend an athletic association meeting. It would be similar to how each Park Board member has taken on a few parks. He noted the reasoning is so that the Park Board can have a closer connection to the associations. Mr. Weiss responded that his feeling is if you don't have a child in the program you're not going to care as much and therefore he's not sure just how productive it would be to sit in on those meetings. He noted that basically the association meetings just affect that association• in and of itself. Mr. Keprios stated that in his view as long as the youth sports task force is now behind them that maybe they should have more frequent all athletic association presidents meetings. He noted that he thinks this would be a much more appropriate place and efficient use of your time to discuss Park Board level issues than to have one Park Board member attend each of the athletic association monthly meetings. IX. ADJOURNMENT Mike Weiss MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:10 PM. Karla Sitek SECONDED THE MOTION. MEETING ADJOURNED. z IF05 I'jv "q �, *L 5. mueffir 5555 Dewey #114 S<a, W55439-i957 �,1rt,�ca �£yQv1CF5 0� �2 Ai 49r 4 d c nrrYAv�r1 l o � t d 1G�Q � J�Cr^ I� UR��N �• �D October 12, 2006 !±fir. John Kleprios Park Director - Edina City Offices 4801,W. 50th Street Edina, MN. 55424 Dear John, This is an "overdue" complimentary letter about Vince —Supervisor of Edina Parks. Bredeson Park is such a. "gift" for all of the residents of Edina who exercise there with our walking and jogging. All year lone, Vince is always on top of keeping Bredeson Park maintained and neat in the summer. In winter it is plowed and sanded when icy and means so much to us that "power walk ".all. year long! Vince is always friendly and courteous and we appreciate every thing he does each year! - This year, they were able to get almost 1/2 of the walking path re- paved where needed and.Vince hopes to complete that next spring with the 2007 funds allotted. It looks so nice! Please pass these comments on to Vince and thank you! Sincerely, Dr. Iles and Betsy Cu liffe 6617 Mohawk Trail Edina, MN. 55439 cc October 17, 2006 An open letter to the members of the Edina City Council. I am requesting the approval of the Edina City Council in having a restriction on my property removed. In 1973 James R. Otto initiated a Scenic and Open Space Easement (see attached) on block 1, lots 2, 3, and 4, Braemar Parc. His intent at the time was to build a home on lot 1, and he didn't want any buildings or fences in close proximity to lot 1. For various reasons he chose not to build a home on lot 1 and sold the property. I now would like to fence a portion of lot 3, my property, however the terms of the easement restrict me from doing anything with half of my back yard. Page 2, article 5, paragraph 3 of the easement document numbered 1103367 states that the easement "may be amended, modified or released at any time and from time to time by the Village Council of Edina, and as to the provisions of paragraph 1 hereof, with the written approval of James R. Otto if living." I have obtained the written permission of not only Mr. Otto, but also the owners of lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of block 1, Braemar Parc. All that is now required for me to have full enjoyment of my property is the approval of the council. This is not a public right of way or easement. The easement document clearly states that "members of the public shall not acquire any right to make improvements upon or to make any physical use of all or any part of said lots. It is my hope that the City Council will approve the release of this restrictive easement, the reason for which no longer exists. Richard B. Lo 7140 Mark Terrace Dr. Edina, MN 55439 952- 941 -5152 1 ` 11(t.i.Sb i 1103367 SCENIC AND OPEN rPACE EASEMENT CPATr THIS INDENTURE, made thin 4 ~day of t•,FF -r , 1973, between THE BISHOP WHIPPLE SCHOOLS, a Minnesota corporation. fee owner, and JABS R. OTTO and BETH D. OTTO, husband and wife, contract for deed purchasers . Parties of the first part, .red VILLAGE OF EDINA. a municipal corporation -under the laws of the State of Minnesota. party of the second part. WrTNESSETH That the said parties of the first part, in consideration of One Dollar ($1.00) and other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, do hereby grant. bargain, quitclaim and 'convey unto the said party of the second part, its successors and assigns. Forever, a Scenic and Open Space Easement on the terms hereinafter specified over the tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Hennepin and State of `linnesota, described as follows, to -wit: E14OCK 1, All those portions of Lots 2. 3 and 4.A8rasmar pare, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles. Hennepin County. Minnesota. lying Northeasterly of a line drawn parallel with and 110 feet Northeasterly of the North- easterly right of way line of Mark Terrac Drive as shown on and dedicated by said plat of Dreamer Parc. (Hereinafter called the 'Usment Area ".) The purpose of this Scenic and Open Space Easeewmt is to assure that the above described Easement Area shall at all time remain as open space in its natural condition. To accomplish such purpose. parties of the first part, for t!,enselves and their respective heirs. successors and assigns, do hereby covenant and agree as follows: 1. Unless the exPEass written approval of the Village of Edina and Jesse R. Otto. if living, is first had and received: a. No building or structure of my kind or nature, whether III permanent or temporary, including, but not limited to. fences or other types of barriers. shall be erected or T ER E1JTERED placed on any part of the Easement Area; a $14 b. No excavation shall be made on m y part of the Lsmmt Ana. nor shall any sod. soil or stones be removed there- from or moved, changed or altered thereon. nor shall any [ alteration or chatWe be made in the natural topography of the Easement Area{ provided. however, that trees, shrubs W and plants may be planted on the Easement Area by the then owners of the respective lots above described; 1 . C. hb shrubs, plants. trees or other living things an the Easement Area. shall be cut or trued, or removed from the Easement Area; provided. however. that shrub% and tress say be trimred to promote their health and appearance. and diseased or hurtful shrubs, plants, trees, or other living things may be trimmed or removed. d. No equipment, personal property, or sum -made object of any hind or device shall Le stored or placed on the Easement Area, whether permanently or temporarily. 2. The portions of the Easement Area within the respective lots above described shall be maintained at all time by the than owners of the respective lots in full compliance with this easement grant and all applicable ordinances of Edina now or hereafter enacted. 3. If there shall be a violation or breach. or an attempt to violate or breach, any of the terms, covenants or conditions of thin ease- meat grant. the party of the second part may prosecute any proceedings at law or in equity against the person, firm or coporation violating or breach- ing, or attempting to violate or breach, any such term. covenant or condition, to either prevent such violation or breach or to recover damages for such violation or breach. 4. The terms, covenants and conditions hereof shall run with the I land and shall be binding on all present and future owners of said lots above i described, and shall inure to the benefit of party of the second part, its successors and assigns. S. The party of the second part may. at any time and from ties to tins, plant such additional trees and shrubs in the Easement Area of the kinds, in the amounts and in the locations that it deems desirable. This Scenic and Open Space Easement shall mot operate to grant the party of the second part the right to use all or any part of the lots above described as a park or my similar use. and the party of the seamed part and mgobare of the public shall not acquire my right to aaha any Improve- seats upon or to make any physical use of all or any part of said late. The easement hereby granted may be amended. modified or released at any time and from time to time by the Village Council of Edina. and, as to t1• ,.revisions of paragraph 1 hereof, with the written approvil of .uses R. Otto. if living. �M TO HAVE AND TO HOLD THE SAME. Together with all the hereditament* and appurtenances tberounto belonging or in anyviw appertaining. to the said party of the second part. its successors and assigns, forever. ThL instrus t is exempt from State Deed Tax. IN TESTSlDRY WRERZOF. the said parties of the first part have caused thew presents to be s=cuted the day and year first above vritten. Dcrcy, I .'7�C::.T• :.... _ . .: i!atlsdr� 7/.x1 ist ia:Ean;:.; : mk Bldg KjONSIMPOU16linnW6'O 5+4 -3- g .. F C I have no objection to the removal and release of the Scenic and Open Space Easement Grant (see attached) dated December 10, 1973 and affecting Braemar Parc , Block 1, lots 2, 3 and 4. Yi- Date 9 3,:, v b r- Date 4/6 eodore Elin Judith Edin XJ 7033 Valley View Rd. / Braemar Parc Block 1, Lot 1 4.1 , c� Date q /�G/0(0 Dorothy 94urray 7037 Valley View Rd. / Braemar Parc Block 1, Lot 2 4 � Date Date 'chard Loyd Susan Loyd 7140 Mark Terrace Dr. / Braemar Parc Block 1, Lot 3 II _ > Date P.76 e' Date j:iO John Westfall E.A. Westfall 7136 Mark Tezface Dr. / Braemar Parc Block 1 Lot 4 Date 3a a dames R. Otto / Initia o of ea sement t. R ference page 2, article 5, paragraph 3. 6817 Dakota Trail, Edina MN 55439 Page I of 2 Property Map Give us your fee Frequently Aske. 14 1 \ £921 6925 7005 6940 ,.oE IrjrAIRWL "3c. 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Sincer ly, Gor on L. Hughes City Manager GLH /dw CC: Mayor and Council Wayne Houle, City Engineer City Hall 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424 -1394 www.cityofedina.com 952- 927 -8861 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 TTY 952 - 826 -0379 October 7, 2006 Edina City Council 4801 W 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Gentlemen and Ladies: Last week I was almost hit by an automobile as I was crossing the street at the intersection of Vernon and Gleason. I waited until the crossing light gave the go ahead, and then started across the street. About halfway across I see a car bearing down on me, the driver obviously not seeing me. I froze. Which way to move? Would the car swerve the same way? Fortunately, the driver saw me and was not moving too fast, probably accelerating from being at rest. He stopped about three feet from me, let me pass, and apologized. I was dumbfounded. Since I had a white pedestrian signal to proceed across the street, I felt I had the right of way and did not see the approaching car until it was almost on top of me. I believe this intersection needs painted crossing strips to alert drivers that pedestrians may be crossing. The intersection of Vernon and Gleason is not far from Hwy. 62. Going east, Vernon meets Gleason at a tee intersection with a traffic light. There is a striped path for pedestrians crossing Gleason, but not for crossing Vernon. I was crossing Vernon. The car that almost hit me was turning into the left side of the tee to continue on Vernon, which I was crossing. Apparently he had a green light and I had a go ahead signal. I think he wasn't expecting a person to be crossing the street in front of him .I believe that if there were white crossing strips on the road, it would be much more obvious to drivers that someone might be crossing the street and be alert to this possibility. I would like the Edina City Council to consider adding these strips at this intersection before someone does get hit by a car. Sincerely, William D. Wallace 6115 Lincoln Drive, #144 Edina, MN 55436 Telephone: 952 933 3779 re-1 I I I �-, Participation, Partnership Key to Plan Success Through its 2006 Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District continues its efforts to inform, involve and educate the public in conserving the waters and wetlands within its boundaries. The plan increases District emphasis on cooperation with local officials and communities and offers tools to help avoid degrading the natural resources so important to the quality of life for people who use Lake Minnetonka, Minnehaha Creek, the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, and the other waters in the District. Learn More Attend a briefing workshop or schedule a meeting with District Staff or Board Members. Contact Mike Wyatt, MCWD's District Planner, 952 - 471 -0590, x204. On the Web: See the entire plan at www.minnehahacreek.org MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT 2000 COMPREHENSIVE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN `0 WATERSHED MANAGEMENT GOALS This Plan is the MCWD's fourth, prepared in compliance with Minnesota Statutes 103B.231 and MN Rules Chapter 8410. It addresses key problems identified through scientific studies and public participation, and works to achieve 17 goals established by the MCWD Board of Managers: 1linnehaha h -eek 0 Watershed Distrirl . 18202 Minnetonka Boulevard • Deephaven, MN 55391 952- 471 -0590 www.minnehahacreek.org Improve Infiltration Promote Ecological Integrity Preserve, Maintain and Improve Water Quality Minimize Risks to Maintain or Improve Water Quantity Preserve Appearance and Reduce Degradation of Shorelines and Stream Banks Maintain Navigation Without Compromising Habitat Improve Water Quality through Best Management Practices Enhance Public Participation and Knowledge through Education and Communications Maintain Public Ditch Systems Preserve, Create and Restore Wetlands Protect and Maintain Groundwater Flow, Recharge and Quality Reduce the Severity and Frequency of Flooding Promote Recreational Use of Surface Waters Where Appropriate Control Erosion Minimize Land Use Change Impacts through Effective Regulations Identify and Address Local Community Values and Goals through Public Input MANAGING WATER RESOURCES' "' ACROSS 29 COMMUNITIES: CHANHASSEN DEEPHAVEN EDINA EXCELSIOR GOLDEN VALLEY GREENWOOD HOPKINS INDEPENDENCE LAKETOWN TOWNSHIP LONG LAKE MAPLE PLAIN MEDINA MINNEAPOLIS MINNETONKA MINNETONKA BEACH MINNETRISTA MOUND ORONO PLYMOUTH RICHFIELD ST. BONIFACIUS ST. LOUIS PARK SHOREWOOD SPRING PARK TONKA BAY VICTORIA WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP WAYZATA WOODLAND Minnehaha Greek 0 Watershed District IMPROVING QUALITY OF WATER, QUALITY OF LIFE 2006 COMPREHENSIVE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN FACT SHEET PURPOSE Minnehaha Creek Watershed District's Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan is a ten year update required by state law (MN Statutes 103B.231, MN Rules, Chapter 8410). The Plan continues the District's long term activities to conserve and manage water and related natural resources in the 181 square miles drained by Lake Minnetonka and Minnehaha Creek. DFFINFn RY SCIENCE, P(JRl IC INVOI VFMFNT Based, in part, upon five years of extensive scientific studies and more than 100 meetings with residents and stakeholders to identify community values and establish goals for 62 water bodies in the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD), the Plan addresses emerging challenges posed by federal Clean Water Act requirements for "impaired waters" — those with quality too poor for their designated uses (aquatic life, consumption, and /or recreation). PARTNERING WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES With its 2006 Plan, MCWD steps away from a 'one size fits all' regulatory approach to a performance management structure. This new structure will allow more flexibility in managing water resources for the District's 29 partner cities and townships, Hennepin and Carver Counties, and local and regional parks. The Plan defines achievable outcomes, identifies preferred methods, provides technical expertise, lists capital improvements, and sets the stage for regulatory changes. Under the Plan, local governments (which must adopt their own water management plans) can determine how they will accomplish the water management goals for their community, and how much involvement they want from the MCWD in water management activities. Population to More than Double; Effective Conservation Critical The Metropolitan Council forecasts that the population within District boundaries will more than double between 2000 and 2030, increasing from 300,000 to 678,000 people. The Plan addresses impacts from development and redevelopment of lands within the District. It lays out a strategy to District - Established TMDLs The Plan reflects MCWD's science -based approach to water management and its work with state and federal governments to refine water quality goals. Federal requirements mandate that local governments address waters identified by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency as impaired through Total Daily Maximum Load (TMDL) studies and plans. The MCWD is taking a leadership role in addressing this issue through its Plan, which lays out a watershed -wide framework for addressing lake and stream impairments. The District will complement local efforts with its own capital improvements, as well as regulatory changes to prevent further degradation. By defining pollutant- reduction strategies and implementing monitoring programs for impaired lakes, the Plan assures consistent practices among communities that share receiving waters, and it reduces associated costs for individual communities. The plan seeks to reduce regulatory burdens by integrating local plans with communities' Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, helping local governments meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements. Use Low Impact Development Techniques to limit impervious surfaces and minimize effects of development and redevelopment C onserve and restore natural 'j systems and habitat Identify and implement best 1 management practices such as more frequent sweeping of city streets and installation of community rain gardens. New Focus on Outcomes In its 2006 Plan, MCWD moves from a traditional stormwater management approach, which stressed detention and conveyance facilities, to comprehensive watershed management. This method adds innovative techniques that treat stormwater as a resource instead of a waste product. Based on current research and practices, the Plan encourages infiltration, plant uptake of stormwater, and other techniques to reduce downstream pollutant loading, erosion and flooding. One proposal, subject to public review and Board approval, would treat the first inch of every rainfall on site, managing 70 percent of local precipitation runoff. The resulting increased infiltration would support existing aquifers, wetlands and streams. Most Valuable is Most Conserved The Plan ties wetland regulation to wetland function, and suggests additional safeguards for those that function best. The Plan also encourages incentives for conserving undisturbed native vegetation and habitats. Plan Sep oi gets for Pollution Reduc buns in All Waters District as a Partner: Projects Address Multiple Priorities Subject to biannual review by Hennepin and Carver Counties, the Plan includes MCWD's 10 -year capital improvement program. High - priority projects serve multiple objectives and help local communities achieve pollution reduction goals. They include: Conservation and restoration of high quality wetlands and habitat areas Stabilization of eroded stream banks Infiltration, detention and pretreatment facilities District - funded surveys, studies and conservation strategies Public Process May Lead to Revised Rules The Plan sets the stage for MCWD's Board of Managers to consider and adopt future rule revisions. Rule revisions will go through an additional public review process after the Plan is approved and may incorporate the following concepts: Vegetation surveys and stormwater management plans (removing remove the first inch of rainfall at the site) prior to preliminary plat submission Natural Resource Inventories and Conservation Plans, conserving undisturbed, minimally disturbed, or high- restoration - potential areas wherever possible Wetland values and functions assessments related to proposed wetland impacts, with mitigation for fill -in areas and preservation of high - function wetlands Analysis and review of groundwater impacts where potential degradation might occur from connecting surface waters Steps to minimize erosion and sediment impacts, such as maintaining stream corridors, preserving existing trees, and minimizing steep slopes, cuts and fills.