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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.
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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.
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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