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Home My WebLink About2021-07-15 TPC MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: August 19, 2021 Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Transportation Commission Community Conference Room July 15, 2021 I. Call To Order Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call: Commissioners Brown, Johnson, Lewis, Plumb-Smith, Richman, Atri, Clark, Khariwala. Answering roll call virtually: Commissioners Ahler, Kane. Late, attending virtually: Commissioner Kitui Absent: Commissioners McCarthy Staff present: Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion was made by Commissioner Richman 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 Plumb-Smith and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to approve the June 17, 2021 meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried. V. Community Comment Bryan Schmidt of 4301 Branson Street, representing the Morningside Neighborhood Association, spoke in support of a marked crosswalk at the intersection of West 42nd Street and France Avenue. Schmidt shared a petition submitted by the neighborhood to the City in 2019 (attached) in support of a safer pedestrian crossing, and shared concerns regarding pedestrian safety at the intersection. Dave Sandberg of 6900 Antrim Road expressed frustration at the level of traffic on Antrim Road and asked the City to help calm traffic by installing 25-mile-per-hour speed limit signs. Motion was made by Commissioner Richman and seconded by Commissioner Brown to close Community Comment. All voted aye. Motion carried. Commissioner Kitui arrived at 6:37. VI. Reports/Recommendations A. Traffic Safety Report of June 29, 2021 The Commission reviewed and commented on the Traffic Safety report of June 29, 2021.  Item B1: Request to implement traffic calming measure on Antrim Road Motion was made by Commission Richman and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to recommend that the City immediately post 25 mph speed limit signs, continue Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: August 19, 2021 to study the area and consider additional speed mitigation options. Motion was made by Commissioner Ahler and seconded by Commission Brown to amend the motion to include community engagement. All voted aye. Motion carried.  Item B4: Request for pedestrian curb ramps on Kellogg Avenue adjacent to Edina Flats (4416 Valley View Road) Motion was made by Commissioner Kitui and seconded by Commissioner Brown to recommend that the City construct a ramp from Edina Flats to Kellogg Avenue. Motion was made by Commissioner Richman and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to amend the motion to recommend that the City find a way to construct an ADA- compliant ramp from Kellogg Avenue to the existing sidewalk, whether that be alone or in partnership with the property owners. All voted aye. Motion carried.  Item C1: Request for a crosswalk over France Avenue at West 42nd Street Motion was made by Commissioner Brown and seconded by Commissioner Richman to recommend that the City advocate for additional crossing enhancements due to the observed demand and volumes and explore additional data needs. All voted aye. Motion carried.  Item D4: Request for a crosswalk over West 70th Street at Antrim Road Motion was made by Chair Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Kane to recommend further study of this request as part of Item B1. All voted aye. Motion carried. B. 2021 Work Plan Updates  #1 Organized Trash Collection – Subcommittee is meeting July 26 to discuss next steps. Staff shared contacts from Richfield and Bloomington.  #2 Street Funding Task Force – No updates.  #3 CloverRide – No Southdale properties have responded to mailer sent last week. Next committee meeting is August 4.  #4 Traffic Safety Reports – Reviewed the June 19, 2021 report; recommended posting 25- mph speed limit signs and considering additional speed mitigation options on Antrim Road (Item B1); recommended constructing pedestrian curb ramp between Kellogg Avenue and Edina Flats (Item B4); recommended the City advocate for additional crossing enhancements at West 42nd Street and France Avenue; recommended further study of a crosswalk request at Antrim Road and West 70th Street.  #5 Capital Improvement Projects – Melody Lake and Creek Knoll reconstruction projects are underway; sidewalks are part of later phases. Eden Avenue reconstruction has been delayed to early August.  #6 Traffic Impact Studies & TDM – Staff is reviewing a study for a project at 4911 W 77th Street. Staff shared preliminary graphics from the East Grandview Transportation Study related to 4917 Eden Avenue showing potential transportation improvements on Eden Avenue, Grange Road and West 50th Street.  #7 Metro Transit Connectivity – Maps are almost done; staff will share GIS data. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: August 19, 2021 Commissioner Khariwala left at 7:30. C. 2022 Work Plan Development The Commission continued to discuss possible initiatives to include in the 2022 work plan proposal. Discussed initiative topics included;  Bicycle facilities/Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community designation  Boulevard trees  CloverRide/transit  Neighborhood electric cars  Organized garbage and recycling collection  PACS Fund  Safe Routes to School/high school congestion  Shared mobility/micro-mobility  Traffic safety study process improvements/TDM  Speed limit implementation  Community education Commissioner Atri left at 8:03. VII. Chair and Member Comments Commissioner Ahler is glad to see a crosswalk at W 42nd St and France Ave moving forward. Ahler noted that the Climate Action Plan is also moving forward, and many work plan proposal topics are coming up in the transportation section of the plan. Chair Johnson requested that next month’s meeting agenda be kept light to allow time for 2022 work plan discussion. VIII. Staff Comments  Staff is preparing an ordinance to reduce local speed limits for City Council on August 4.  Tree panel event is Tuesday, July 27 from 4-5:30 p.m. via Webex. Please complete the Google form to RSVP.  Staff shared proposed lane configurations for Normandale Roads between W 66th and W 70th Streets, which were recently overlaid.  The September-December regular meetings conflict with the Arts & Culture Commission’s regular meetings. Staff sought feedback from the Commission on relocating those meetings to the Public Works facility or keeping them at City Hall.  The next meeting is Thursday, August 19 at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at City Hall. It will be a hybrid in-person/virtual meeting like tonight. IX. Adjournment Motion was made by Commissioner Richman and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to adjourn the July 15, 2021 meeting at 8:33 p.m. All voted aye. Motion carried. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: August 19, 2021 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 7 NAME Ahler, Mindy 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 100% Brown, Chris 1 1 1 1 1 5 100% Johnson, Kirk 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 100% Kane, Bocar 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 100% Kitui, Janet 1 1 2 100% Lewis, Andy 1 1 1 1 1 2 100% McCarthy, Bruce 1 1 1 1 1 5 71% Plumb-Smith, Jill 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 100% Richman, Lori 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 86% Atri, Nihar (s) 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 86% Clark, Anna (s) 1 1 1 1 1 5 71% Khariwala, Anand (s) 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 86% Lafferty, Peter 1 1 RESIGNED 2 N/A Scherer, Matthew RESIGNED 0 N/A Participated virtually PETITION TO SUPPORT A SAFER PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AT W. 42nd & FRANCE AVENUE The Morningside Neighbothood Association (10.1‘1A) of Edina has createdrhis petition requesting a safer pedestrian crossing at France Avenue and 42nd Street, People of all ages cross France Avenue at \V„ 42nd. Street eves a d n ay d 1 lo o c e a l i tch the bus and bike or walk to and from the City lake-,(the Weber Park Playground, Weber Woods dog park, nursery and elementary schools. Currently, pedestrians and cyclists need to watch for - and sometimes frantically dash ro avoid - vehicles speeding downhill in both directions on -ranee Avenue toward \V, 42nd Street, The'nearest f France Avenue that require vehicles to stop Sr north at 38 , th Street (an additional 10+ minutes walk (.5 miles) up°hill) and-soinh at 44th Street (an additional 7+ minutes walk (.3 miles) up hill). riscressing either crossing adds time and difficulty for young children, older adults and persons with disabilities. By signing this pet make our neighbo Lion, you join the MNA in requesting that the City of Edina and Hennepin County d ore o walkable, alkable, bike-able, and ale and convenient fortransit users. 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S4A iritit-- a di, 1 K VI) CA ti VAC-(9 i h4 9 10, 2_ • 22. 23 2Y. 7.1; /9 Morningside NOighbertiondASSOCan voww.odhamomMgsldemm PETITION TO SUPPORT A SAFER PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AT W. 42nd & FRANCE AVENUE The Morningside Neighborhood Association (MNA) of Edina has created this petition requesting a safer pedestrian crossing at France Avenue and 42nd Street. People of all ages cross France Avenue at W. 42nd Street every day to catch the bus and bike or walk to and from the City lakes, the Weber Park Playground, Weber Woods dog park, and local nursery and elementary schools. Currently, pedestrians and cyclists need to watch for - and sometimes frantically dash to avoid - vehicles speeding downhill in both directions on France Avenue toward W. 42nd Street. The nearest crossings of France Avenue that require vehicles to stop are north at 38th Street (an additional 10+ minutes walk (.5 miles) up hill) and south at 44th Street (an additional 7+ minutes walk (.3 miles) up hill). Accessing either crossing adds time and difficulty for young children, older adults and persons with disabilities. By signing this petition, you join the MNA in requesting that the City of Edina and Hennepin County do more to make our neighborhood walkable, bike-able, and safe and convenient for transit users. You ask that: e City of Edina and Hennepin County study and present options for a safer pedestrian crossing of France Avenue at w. 42nd Street, including options similar to those installed at France Avenue and W. 38th Street (pedestrian- operated flashers and a protected pedestrian center island "refuge"). Thank you for signing and:for supporting pedestrian safety! SIGNATURE PRINT NAME ADDRESS DATE The Morningside Neighborhood Association (MNA) of Edina has created this:petition requesting a safer:pedestrian crossing at France Avenue and 42nd Street. People of all ages cross France Avenue at W. 42nd Street every day to catch the bus and bike or walk to and from the City lakes, the Weber Park Playground, Weber Woods dog park, and local nursery and elementary schools• Currently, kedestrians and cyclists need to watch for and sometimes frantically dashto avoidvehicles speeding downhill in both directions on France Avenue toward W. 42nd Street. The nearest crossings of France Avenue that require-vehicles to stop are north at 38th Street (an additional 10+ minutes Walk (.5 miles) up hill) and south at 44th Street (an additional 7+ minutes walk (.3 miles) up hill). AcceSsing either crossing adds time and difficulty for young children, older adults and persons with disabilities. By signing:this petition, you join the MNA in requesting that the City of Edina and Hennepin County do more to m bike-able, and safe and convenient for transit users. 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People of-all ages cross France Avenue at W. 42nd Street every day to catch the bus and bike or walk to and from the City lakes, the Weber Park Playground, Weber Woods dog park, and local nursery d elementary schools.Currentlyllpedestrians and cyclists need to watch for - and sometimes frantically dashrto avoid - vehicles speeding downhill in both directions on France d W. 42nd Street The nearest crossings of France Avenue that require vehicles to stop are north at 38th Street:(an additional 10+ minutes Walk (6 miles) up hill) and south at 44th Street (an additional 7+ minutes walk (.3 miles) up hill). Acccssing either crossing adds time and difficulty for young children, older adults and persons with disabilities. By signing this petition, you join the MNA in requesting that the City of Edina and Hennepin County do more to make our neighborhoods walkable, bike-able, and safe and convenient for transit users. 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