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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-11-19 MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: December 17, 2020 Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Transportation Commission WebEx November 19, 2020 I. Call To Order Chair Richman called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Ahler, Johnson, Lafferty, Plumb-Smith, Richman, Khariwala. Late: Commissioners Kane, McCarthy, Scherer, Clark Absent: Commissioner Atri Staff present: Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni Commissioner Clark arrived at 6:04. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion was made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Plumb-Smith to approve the agenda. All voted aye. Motion carried. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion was made by Commissioner Ahler and seconded by Commissioner Plumb-Smith approving the October 22, 2020 meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried. V. Reports/Recommendations Commissioner Scherer arrived at 6:08. Commissioners Kane and McCarthy arrived at 6:23. A. Traffic Safety Report of October 22, 2020 The Commission reviewed the Traffic Safety Report of October 22, 2020. Item B3: Requesting signage for bicyclists or motorists at West Shore Dr and sidewalk connection to Aspasia Cir. Motion was made by Commissioner Scherer and seconded by Commissioner Kane to recommend the Traffic Safety Committee consider signage for pedestrians and bicyclists to indicate that cross traffic does not stop. All voted aye. Motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Ahler to approve the Traffic Safety Report of October 22, 2020 with the added recommendation. All voted aye. Motion carried. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: December 17, 2020 B. 2020 Work Plan Updates  #1 CloverRide – No update.  #2 Traffic Impact Studies – Staff shared TISs for 6600 and 7001 France Ave development proposals for comment. Commissioners discussed the review process and suggested improvements for future reviews.  #3 Travel Demand Management – Staff will present draft policy in December for review and comment.  #4 TIS Framework – No update.  #5 Educational Activities– Initiative is completed, Commissioners suggested an article reminding residents to plow sidewalks and discourage salt use.  #6 Traffic Safety Reports – Commission reviewed TSR of Oct 27, 2020; recommended TSC reconsider signage for sidewalk connection between Aspasia Cir and West Shore Dr.  #7 CIP/PACS – No update. C. 2021 Work Plan Update Staff Liaison Scipioni provided a summary of City Manager Scott Neal’s comments to the Commission’s proposed 2021 work plan. Manager Neal presented these comments to City Council at their November 4 work session and Council will vote to approve all Board and Commission work plans at their December 1 regular meeting. Scipioni also updated the Commission on the interest from Minnetonka High School’s VANTAGE advanced professional studies program to assist with the proposed organized trash initiative next year. VI. Chair and Member Comments A. Street Funding Task Force Update Commissioner Scherer informed the Commission that the Task Force presented three funding options to City Council at their November 17 work session. Scherer noted that all three options transition away from special assessments to some degree and all involve removing subcut excavation from special assessments. The Task Force has also discussed other costs associated with roadway reconstruction project funding, including retaining walls, street lighting, and restoration of private items installed within the public right-of-way (irrigation, pet fences, landscaping, etc.). Scherer noted that there will be an opportunity in the future for the public to comment on the proposed funding options. Commissioner Ahler attended a review session for Hennepin County’s climate action plan and will share with the rest of the Commission when the next opportunity to participate will be. Ahler also shared that Our Streets Minneapolis is looking into making it easier to cross county roads and Minneapolis and some of this work may be applicable to county roads in Edina, such as France Avenue. Commissioner Lafferty wished the rest of the Commissioners a happy Thanksgiving. Commissioner Richman clarified the updated procedure for submitting and sharing Commissioner comments on traffic impact studies. Richman also asked staff when construction on France Avenue is Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: December 17, 2020 scheduled to be completed and when the traffic signal at West 58th Street will be turned on; staff will check with the project team and follow up. VII. Staff Comments  The final layer of asphalt on West 58th Street is anticipated to be installed by the end of this week. Restoration work for this project is expected to continue in Spring 2021.  The City has received a petition against the proposed sidewalk on Beard Avenue in the Creek Knoll roadway reconstruction project.  Staff has discussed the proposed West 56th Street sidewalk with several concerned residents but have not received a formal petition against the project.  The public comment period for the local speed limit evaluation has closed. Almost 130 comments were received; o 53% were supportive of the recommendation o 14% were supportive of 20 mph speed limits (like Minneapolis) o 23% were unsupportive of the recommendation  Staff met with a representative from HourCar to discuss a possible partnership with the City. Commissioner Clark left at 7:40 p.m. VIII. Schedule of Meeting and Events as of November 13, 2020 For information purposes only, no discussion. IX. Adjournment Motion was made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Plumb-Smith to adjourn the November 19, 2020 meeting at 7:43 p.m. All voted aye. Motion Carried. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: December 17, 2020 TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE J F M A M J J A S O N D # of Mtgs Attendance % Meetings/Work Sessions 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 NAME Ahler, Mindy 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 91% Johnson, Kirk 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 82% Kane, Bocar 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 100% Lafferty, Peter 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 100% McCarthy, Bruce 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 91% Plumb-Smith, Jill 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 91% Richman, Lori 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 100% Scherer, Matthew 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 82% Atri, Nihar (s) 1 1 2 67% Clark, Anna (s) 1 1 1 3 100% Khariwala, Anand (s) 1 1 1 3 100% Olson, Larry 1 1 Term Expired 2 N/A Ruthruff, Erik 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Resigned 9 N/A Erickson, Tayden (s) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Term Expired 7 N/A Venell, Simon (s) 1 1 1 1 1 Term Expired 5 N/A