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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-19 MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: June 16, 2022 Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Transportation Commission Public Works Multi-Purpose Room May 19, 2022 I. Call To Order Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call: Commissioners Ahler, Brown, Lewis, McCarthy, Plumb-Smith, Rubenstein, Johnson Late: Commissioners Kitui, Kanti Mahanty Absent: Commissioners Richman, Clark Staff present: Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni III. Special Recognitions and Presentations A. Welcome Commissioner Tricia Rubenstein Liaison Scipioni introduced new Commissioner Tricia Rubenstein. IV. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion was made by Commissioner McCarthy and seconded by Commissioner Ahler to approve the agenda. All voted aye. Motion carried. Commissioner Kitui arrived at 6:09. V. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion was made by Commissioner Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Brown to approve the April 21, 2022 meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried. VI. Community Comment None. VII. Reports/Recommendations A. CloverRide Service Contract Renewal The Commission review staff’s recommendation to renew the service contract with DARTS for the CloverRide circulator bus. Comments from Commissioners included:  Staff clarified that the service contract allows the City to modify the route when necessary to better serve riders’ needs.  The ability to accommodate mobility-impaired riders makes CloverRide more accessible than other ride-sharing services.  Riders continue to enjoy the social interaction provided by the service.  Commissioners are supportive of continuing the service contract. Commissioner Kanti Mahanty arrived at 6:14. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: June 16, 2022 B. Traffic Safety Report of April 26, 2022 The Commission reviewed and commented on the Traffic Safety Report of April 26, 2022.  Item B3. Request outwalk curb cut at 5040 Windsor Avenue. Motion was made by Commissioner Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Brown to recommend that staff research private funding sources for homeowner to pursue private modifications to their property. All voted aye. Motion caried. C. Draft Boulevard Tree Ordinance Language The Commission reviewed the draft boulevard tree ordinance language. D. 2022 Work Plan Updates  #1 Tree Boulevard Policy – Commission reviewed draft ordinance.  #2 Public Transit Checklist – Commission discussed ideas/topics to include in checklist.  #3 PACS Fund Policy – Organized data provided by staff, working on how best to structure deliverable.  #4 SRTS Demonstration Projects – No update.  #5 TIS Process Review – No update.  #6 Transit Connectivity – Subcommittee is considering refocusing initiative to advocate for improvements at Southdale Transit Center or for transit service reinstatements. VIII. Chair and Member Comments – Received. IX. Staff Comments – Received. X. Adjournment Motion was made by Chair Ahler and seconded by Commissioner McCarthy to adjourn the May 19, 2022 meeting at 7:53 p.m. All voted aye. Motion carried. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: June 16, 2022 TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE J F M A M J J A S O N D # of Mtgs Attendance % Meetings 1 1 1 1 1 5 NAME Ahler, Mindy 1 1 1 1 1 5 100% Brown, Chris 1 1 1 1 4 80% Johnson, Kirk 1 1 1 1 1 5 100% Kitui, Janet 1 1 1 1 4 80% Lewis, Andy 1 1 1 1 4 80% McCarthy, Bruce 1 1 1 1 4 80% Plumb-Smith, Jill 1 1 1 1 4 80% Richman, Lori 1 1 1 1 4 80% Rubenstein, Tricia 1 1 100% Clark, Anna (s) 1 1 2 40% Kanti Mahanty, Stephen (s) 1 1 1 3 60% Kane, Bocar Resigned 0 N/A