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Home My WebLink About2023-02-16 Meeting PacketAgenda Transportation Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota City Hall - Community Room Thursday, February 16, 2023 6:00 PM I.Call To Order II.Roll Call III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes A.Draft Minutes: Transportation Commission, January 19, 2023 V.Special Recognitions And Presentations A.Special Recognition - Commissioners Ahler and Richman VI.Community Comment During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share relevant issues or concerns. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Generally speaking, items that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. Individuals should not expect the Chair or Board/Commission Members to respond to their comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might refer the matter to sta% for consideration at a future meeting. VII.Reports/Recommendations A.Tra+c Safety Report of January 31, 2023 B.2023 Work Plan Updates C.Annual Elections VIII.Chair And Member Comments IX.Sta3 Comments X.Adjournment The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing ampli6cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: February 16, 2023 Agenda Item #: IV.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Minutes From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:Draft Minutes: Transportation Commission, January 19, 2023 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the minutes of the Transportation Commission regular meeting of January 19, 2023. INTRODUCTION: See attached draft minutes. ATTACHMENTS: Description Draft Minutes: Jan. 19, 2023 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Transportation Commission City Hall Community Room January 19, 2023 I. Call To Order Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call: Commissioners Ahler, Brown, Lewis, McCarthy, Plumb-Smith, Rubenstein, Sweeney, Johnson Late: Commissioner Kanti Mahanty Absent: Commissioner Kitui, Richman Staff present: Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni III. Approval of Meeting Agenda Motion was made by Commissioner Rubenstein 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 Brown to approve the December 15, 2022 meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried. V. Special Presentations/Recognitions A. Bicycle Friendly Community Report Card Liaison Scipioni reviewed the City’s 2022 BFC Report Card from the League of American Bicyclists with the Commission. B. Wooddale Avenue Bridge Project Liaison Scipioni introduced the Wooddale Avenue bridge project to the Commission and discussed the historic consultation, the procedural requirements, and the stakeholder engagement underway. VI. Community Comment None. VII. Reports/Recommendations C. 2023 Work Plan Updates • #1 Pedestrian Crossing Policy Review – No update. • #2 Bicycle Network Planning for Bikes and Transportation – Subcommittee will use the 2018 Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan as blueprint to guide this initiative. Requested street reconstruction information and Hennepin County contacts from staff. • #3 France Avenue Corridor Review – Requested Hennepin County contacts from staff. • #4 Boulevard Tree Planting – Already collected data on potential opportunities. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: • #5 Cahill Small Area Plan – Commissioner Kitui absent, no update provided. Next public workshop is Tuesday, February 21, 7-9 p.m. at Public Works. • #6 Parking – Planning Commission lead (Alkire) will set up a meeting in early March. EEC representative is Commissioner Schima. Planning expects to develop a roadmap for Council/Commissions on parking initiatives. ETC will inquire whether bike parking can be included. VIII. Chair and Member Comments – Received. Commissioner Kanti Mahanty arrived at 6:49 p.m. IX. Staff Comments – Received. A. Additional Sidewalks for Morningside C Roadway Reconstruction Liaison Scipioni updated the Commission on staff’s recommendation to add sidewalks on Kipling Avenue, Monterey Avenue, and W 40th Street as part of the upcoming reconstruction project. City Council approved staff’s recommendation at their January 17 regular meeting. X. Adjournment Motion was made by Commissioner Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Rubenstein to adjourn the January 19, 2023 regular meeting at 7:01 p.m. All voted aye. Motion carried. TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE J F M A M J J A S O N D # of Mtgs Attendance % Meetings 1 1 SEAT NAME 1 Ahler, Mindy 1 1 100% 2 Rubenstein, Tricia 1 1 100% 3 Richman, Lori 0 0% 4 Lewis, Andy 1 1 100% 5 Johnson, Kirk 1 1 100% 6 Brown, Chris 1 1 100% 7 Kitui, Janet 0 0% 8 McCarthy, Bruce 1 1 100% 9 Plumb-Smith, Jill 1 1 100% 10 Kanti Mahanty, Stephen (s) 1 1 100% 11 Sweeney, Isaiah (s) 1 1 100% Date: February 16, 2023 Agenda Item #: V.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Other From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:Special Recognition - Commissioners Ahler and Richman Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: Commissioners Ahler and Richman will end their service on the Commission after tonight's meeting. The City thanks Ahler and Richman for the contributions made during their six years on the Commission, including Ahler's two years of service as Vice Chair and Richman's three years of service as Chair. Date: February 16, 2023 Agenda Item #: VII.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator Item Activity: Subject:Traffic Safety Report of January 31, 2023 Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Review and comment on the Traffic Safety Report of January 31, 2023. INTRODUCTION: See attached staff report. Comments received by the Commission will be included in the staff report provided to City Council at their March 7 regular meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Description Traffic Safety Report of January 31, 2023 February 16, 2023 Transportation Commission Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator Traffic Safety Report of January 31, 2023 Information / Background: The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on January 31. The Traffic Safety Coordinator, City Engineer, Streets Public Service Worker, Transportation Planner, Public Works Director, Police Sergeant and Assistant City Planner were in attendance for this meeting. On each of the items, persons involved have been contacted and the staff recommendation has been discussed with them. They were informed that if they disagree with the recommendation or have additional facts to present, they can submit correspondence to the Transportation Commission and/or to City Council prior to the March 7 regular meeting. Section B: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends no action B1. Traffic volume concerns on Arden Ave between W 50th and W 52nd St Staff recommends no action as observed volume and speed does not indicate a significant amount of non-local traffic. Description Residents are concerned about non-local traffic using the neighborhood streets to bypass 50th & France. Residents report vehicles traveling at 35-40 mph in neighborhood. ADT 430 (2022) 85% Speed 24.1 mph (2022) Crashes None in past 10 years Ped and Bike Crosses N/A Street Width 24’ face-to-face of curb Sight Lines Adequate Previous Requests N/A Policy Guideline N/A Unique Circumstances Arden Park neighborhood street reconstructed in 2015. Sidewalk east side of Arden, parking restricted on west. Arden Ave transitions into W 52nd St. Stars represent all-way stop controls STAFF REPORT Page 2 B2. Crosswalk request over W 50th St at Arden Ave Staff recommends no action as crosswalk warrants are not met. B3. Request for speed limit sign or speed enforcement along Brookside Terrace Staff recommends no action as observed volume does not indicate a significant amount of non-local traffic. B4. Request for crosswalk over Interlachen Blvd at Brookside Ave Staff recommends no action as crosswalk warrants are not met. Description Resident concerned with lack of gaps on W 50th St trying to cross towards Arden Park. AADT 17,500 (2021) 85% Speed N/A Crashes 8 crashes in past 10 years- 6 included northbound vehicles on Arden entering 50th at 90-degree impacts Ped and Bike Crosses 24 Bikes, 53 Peds. Peak hour of 14 at 8:30-9:30 AM Sight Lines Adequate Previous Requests Do Not Block Intersection sign on W 50th for eastbound queued traffic Policy Guideline Does not meet warrants for marked crosswalk. Unique Circumstances Arden Ave connects Country Club neighborhood to Arden Park. Description Resident concerns include non-local traffic using Brookside Ter. ADT 33 (2022) 85% Speed N/A Crashes Zero in past 10 years Ped and Bike Crosses N/A Sight Lines Adequate Previous Requests Cut thru traffic complaints Policy Guideline N/A Unique Circumstances Brookside Ter is a gravel road that borders CP railroad. Staff is unable to collect speed data on gravel surfaces. Description Concerns include vehicle speeds and lack of gaps along Interlachen Blvd. ADT 11,100 (2020) 85% Speed 33.4 mph (2016) Crashes Four crashes since February 2014 Ped and Bike Crosses 34 Bikes, 21 Peds, Peak hour of 8 at 3:15-4:15 PM Sight Lines Inadequate- eastbound traffic is unable to see queued pedestrians on south side of intersection. Previous Requests None Policy Guideline Does not meet warrants for marked crosswalk. Unique Circumstances N/A W 50th St at Arden Ave Brookside Terrace Interlachen Blvd at Brookside Ave STAFF REPORT Page 3 B5. Request for traffic control signage at Eden Ave, north of Grandview Sq Staff recommends no action as traffic controls are not required for private driveways. B6. Request to improve stop compliance at W 42nd St and Oakdale Ave/Monterey Ave Staff recommends no action based on policy guidance and observed stop compliance rate. Description Resident says drivers entering Eden aren’t stopping as no traffic control signage is present. ADT Eden – 3,600 (2020); Exiting 5203 Vernon - 160 (2022) 85% Speed N/A Crashes One in 2018- southbound left-turn, single vehicle hit light pole due to ice Ped and Bike Crosses 26 total crosses Sight Lines Inadequate from west Previous Requests N/A Policy Guideline N/A Unique Circumstances Eden was reconstructed/resurfaced in 2021/2022. Description Residents claim drivers don’t stop at the all-way stop controlled offset intersection ADT W 42nd - 1,700 (2022) 85% Speed 28.6 mph Crashes None in past 10 years Ped and Bike Crosses 81 total crosses observed. Sight Lines Adequate Previous Requests Crosswalk over W 42nd St at Oakdale Policy Guideline Intersection does not meet warrants for all-way stop or marked crosswalk. Unique Circumstances Approx. 8% of observed eastbound and northbound traffic failed to stop. Streets will be reconstructed in 2023 to narrower widths, sidewalk to be added to Monterey. Eden Ave at Grandview Sq entrance facing east W 42nd St at Oakdale Ave facing east STAFF REPORT Page 4 Section C: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends further study C1. Request for improved crossing treatments at Pamela Park entrance from W 62nd St Staff recommends further study of crosswalk entering Pamela Park on W 58th St and will compare the usage and treatments provided. C2. Request for crosswalk over Hansen Rd at CP Rail Staff recommends further study once road work is completed. Section D: Other traffic safety items handled D1. A request for stop sign enforcement at West Shore Dr and Upper Ter. The EPD was notified of the concern. D2. Two complaints submitted regarding a parked vehicle blocking a sidewalk needing snow removal on Sun Rd. EPD responded so Public Works could remove the snow. D3. A tree limb was reported down at Cahill Rd and Village Dr following a snowstorm. Public Works was able to remove the downed tree. D4. A resident requested the removal of a construction warning sign at Interlachen Blvd and Bywood W due to impacting sight lines. The sign was removed by staff. Description Concerns include drivers failing to stop for pedestrians. ADT 2,550 (2021) 85% Speed 34.0 mph (2017) Crashes One in 2021- exiting park, run off road. Ped and Bike Crosses 51 Bikes, 166 Peds, Peak hour of 33 at 1:30-2:30 PM. Exceeds 20 crosses at six different hours Sight Lines Adequate Previous Requests Nearby request for all-way stop at Brookview Ave- 200’ west, did not meet warrants. Request to improve crosswalk, led to double-sided signs increasing awareness of crossing. Policy Guideline Existing crosswalk treatment complies with city policy. Unique Circumstances Shared-use path on south side of W 62nd connects to path entering Pamela Park. Park entrance on north side off W 58th St has RRFBs. Description Resident is having difficulty crossing Hansen when drivers are unaware of pedestrians crossing near train tracks. ADT 460 (2020) 85% Speed 28.4 mph (2020) Crashes One crash in 2014. Ped and Bike Crosses 20 Bikes, 91 Peds, Peak hour of 24 at 6:15-7:15 PM with two more hours exceeding 15 crosses. Sight Lines Adequate Previous Requests Complaints about railroad maintenance vehicles on W 56th St. Policy Guideline Warrants met for marked crosswalk. Unique Circumstances Crossing connects to Yancey Park. Intersection is still partially under construction due to coordination issues with railroad. W 62nd St at Pamela Park Entrance Hansen Rd at W 56th St and train tracks STAFF REPORT Page 5 D5. A crash was reported from the exit of westbound Highway 62 entering Tracy Ave. The crash was reported to emergency dispatch. D6. A submission reported a traffic signal not operating properly at Vernon Ave and Tracy Ave. Hennepin County was notified of the concern as the county owns and maintains the signal. D7. A request to move a port-a-potty blocking sight lines at W 60th and France Ave. The contractor was contacted and requested to move the unit to improve sight lines. D8. A request for all-way stop controls at Morningside Rd and Alden Dr by a resident concerned with exiting their driveway at the intersection. One crash was reported in the last ten years and volume at the intersection does not meet all-way control warrants. D9. A complaint was made regarding a rubber crossing panel protruding above the roadway on Hansen Rd. CP Rail was contacted and the panel was fixed. D10. Previous complaints regarding parking on School Rd impacting school traffic flow near Concord Elementary have been removed by the requestor as the concerns have self-corrected. Date: February 16, 2023 Agenda Item #: VII.B. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Other From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:2023 Work Plan Updates Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: Commissioners will provide updates on the status of 2023 Work P lan initiatives (unless an item is elsewhere on the current agenda). See attached work plan. ATTACHMENTS: Description 2023 Work Plan Progress Report Approved by City Council December 6, 2022 Commission: Transportation Commission 2023 Annual Work Plan Initiative #1 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Pedestrian Crossing Policy Review Review existing crossing policy and recommend changes with consideration for local amenities such as parks and schools. Deliverable Report and recommendations to City Council Leads Chris Brown Target Completion Date Q4 Sub-Committee Budget Required: None Staff Support Required: 1 hour per month from Staff Liaison, ~5 hours from other staff (Engineering, Parks & Recreation) Jan: No update. Initiative #2 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☒ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Bicycle Network Planning for Bikes as Transportation Develop a priority list of high-traffic corridors and ideas for bike friendly improvements. Deliverable Report to City Council Leads Andy Lewis, Mindy Ahler, Jill Plumb-Smith Target Completion Date Q4 Sub-committee Budget Required: None Staff Support Required: 1 hour per month from Staff Liaison Jan: Subcommittee will use 2018 Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan as blueprint to guide this initiative. Requested street reconstruction information and Hennepin County contacts from staff. Approved by City Council December 6, 2022 Initiative #3 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☒ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) France Avenue Corridor Review Review the safety, accessibility, and amenities along the existing France Avenue Transit Corridor for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit riders between Minnesota Drive and Highway 62 (Southdale District). Investigation will include site visits and review of similar case studies that promote non-automobile transportation modes along similar scale roadways and will include input from key stakeholders. Inquiry is in response to the Climate Action Plan and new parking ordinances. Deliverable Report to City Council Leads Tricia Rubenstein, Bruce McCarthy, Lori Richman Target Completion Date Q4 Sub-committee Budget Required: None. Staff Support Required: 2-5 hours per month from Staff Liaison, ~10 hours from Communications for stakeholder engagement/website Jan: Requested Hennepin County contacts from staff. Initiative #4 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☒ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Boulevard Tree Planting Review options for replacement and new boulevard tree planting program (Greenspace + Trees Strategy GS1). Deliverable Report to City Council Leads Tricia Rubenstein Target Completion Date Q4 Sub-Committee Budget Required: None Staff Support Required: 1 hour per month from Staff Liaison, ~5 hours from City Forester Jan: Already collected information on potential opportunities. Approved by City Council December 6, 2022 Initiative #5 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Cahill Small Area Plan Appoint Commissioner to serve on the Cahill small area plan working group. Deliverable Commissioner will actively participate in the working group and provide regular updates to the Commission. Leads Janet Kitui Target Completion Date Q4 Working Group Budget Required: Funds available through Hennepin County Planning Grant Staff Support Required: 1 hour per month from Staff Liaison. Jan: Commissioner Kitui absent, no update provided. Next public workshop is Tuesday, February 21, 7-9 p.m. at Public Works. Initiative #6 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Parking Consideration of future parking in Edina to identify parking initiatives to pursue in the next 10-15 years, in what order and what Commissions/resources should be assigned to each. Deliverable Recommendation to City Council (Review and Comment from ETC, EEC) Leads Kirk Johnson, Janet Kitui Target Completion Date Q4 Cross-Commission Committee (PC lead, EEC) Budget Required: None Staff Support Required: 2-5 hours per month from Staff Liaison, ~5 hours from other staff (Planning, Engineering) Jan: Planning Commission lead (Alkire) will set up a meeting in early March. EEC representative is Commissioner Schima. Planning expects to develop a roadmap for Council/Commissions on parking initiatives. ETC will inquire whether bike parking can be included. Parking Lot: (These items have been considered by the BC, but not proposed as part of this year’s work plan. If the BC decides they would like to work on them in the current year, it would need to be approved by Council.) Transit service advocacy, pedestrian safety education, speed limit adherence Date: February 16, 2023 Agenda Item #: VII.C. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Other From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:Annual Elections Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Appoint Commission Chair and Vice Chair effective March 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024. INTRODUCTION: Annually, the Commission shall elect from its members a Chair and Vice Chair to serve a term of one year. The responsibilities of the Chair include: Working with the Staff Liaison to prepare the meeting agendas Leading regular meetings and facilitating discussion Encouraging participation by all members and the public Maintaining meeting decorum Facilitating development of the annual work plan Consulting with members regarding attendance issues The responsibilities of the Vice Chair include: Performing the Chair’s duties if they are unavailable Supporting the Chair as needed No member may serve more than three consecutive one-year terms as Chair; there are no term limits for Vice Chair.