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Transportation Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
City Hall - Community Room
Thursday, March 28, 2024
6:00 PM
I.Call To Order
II.Roll Call
III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda
IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A.Draft Minutes: February 15, 2024
V.Special Recognitions And Presentations
A.Welcome Commissioner Rosen
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 February 27, 2024
B.2024 Work Plan Updates
VIII.Chair And Member Comments
IX.Sta2 Comments
X.Adjournment
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Date: March 28, 2024 Agenda Item #: IV.A.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Minutes
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:Draft Minutes: February 15, 2024 Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the minutes of the February 15, 2024 regular meeting.
INTRODUCTION:
See attached draft minutes.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Draft Minutes: Feb. 15, 2024
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Transportation Commission
City Hall Community Room
February 15, 2024
I. Call To Order
Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call: Commissioners Bildsten, Brown, McCarthy, Olson, Plumb-Smith, Rubenstein, Wright,
Donnelly, Karoussos, Lewis
Absent: Commissioner Brown
Staff present: Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni, Traffic Safety Coordinator Nick Bauler
III. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion was made by Commissioner McCarthy and seconded by Commissioner Brown to
approve the agenda. All voted aye. Motion carried.
IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Motion was made by Commissioner Rubenstein and seconded by Commissioner McCarthy to
approve the January 18, 2024 meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried.
V. Special Recognition and Presentations
A. Special Recognition – Kirk Johnson
Commissioners and staff thanked Commissioner Johnson for his six years of service on the
Commission.
B. 2023 Traffic Safety Summary Report
Traffic Safety Coordinator Nick Bauler presented the 2023 Traffic Safety Summary Report for
comments. Comments from Commissioners included:
• Is there a threshold for something to be considered an official traffic safety request?
• It must be difficult in certain situations to decide how to categorize a request.
• How does staff determine if a particular request has been asked before?
• Has staff ever looked at multiple years of geospatial data to evaluate potential trends?
• Intersection Control and Traffic Calming have no A items; is this due to the nature of
the requests?
C. 2023 PACS Fund Summary Report
Liaison Scipioni presented the 2023 Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund Summary Report for
comments. Comments from Commissioners included:
• When is the next submission deadline for Safe Routes to School grants?
• What is the threshold for sidewalk grinding?
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
VI. Community Comment
None.
VII. Reports/Recommendations
A. Traffic Safety Report of January 30, 2024
The Commission reviewed and commented on the Traffic Safety Report of January 30, 2024.
B. Draft 20th Anniversary Proclamation
The Commission reviewed and commented on a draft proclamation recognizing the Commission’s
20th anniversary.
Motion was made by Commissioner Wright and seconded by Commissioner Bildsten
to approve the draft proclamation. All voted aye. Motion carried.
C. 2024 Work Plan Updates
• #1 Traffic Safety Infrastructure – Staff will provide contacts for other cities, information on
grant opportunities.
• #2 Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Review – Staff will provide information on
implementation progress.
• #3 Parking – No update.
• #4 20th Anniversary Proclamation – Commission approved draft proclamation.
D. Annual Elections
Motion was made by Commissioner Bildsten and seconded by Commissioner
Rubenstein to close the nomination period. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Commissioner Lewis nominated Commissioner Brown as Vice Chair. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner McCarthy. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Commissioner Wright nominated Commissioner Lewis as Chair. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Brown. All voted aye. Motion carried.
VIII. Chair and Member Comments – Received.
IX. Staff Comments – Received.
X. Adjournment
Motion was made by Commissioner Rubenstein and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to
adjourn the February 15, 2024 regular meeting at 7:34 p.m. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE
J F M A M J J A S O N D # of Mtgs Attendance %
Meetings 1 1 2
SEAT NAME
1 Wright, Grant 1 1 2 100%
2 Rubenstein, Tricia 1 1 2 100%
3 Bildsten, Roger 1 1 2 100%
4 Lewis, Andy 1 1 2 100%
5 Johnson, Kirk 1 1 50%
6 Brown, Chris 1 1 2 100%
7 Olson, Bethany 1 1 2 100%
8 McCarthy, Bruce 1 1 2 100%
9 Plumb-Smith, Jill 1 1 2 100%
10 Donnelly, Sam (s) 1 1 2 100%
11 Karoussos, Evangelia (s) 1 1 2 100%
Date: March 28, 2024 Agenda Item #: V.A.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:Welcome Commissioner Rosen Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
Adam Rosen was been appointed to serve on the Commission for a full term ending March 1, 2027.
Date: March 28, 2024 Agenda Item #: VII.A.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:Traffic Safety Report of February 27, 2024 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 February 27, 2024.
INTRODUCTION:
See attached staff report.
Comments received by the Commission will be included in the staff report provided to City Council at their April
16 regular meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Traffic Safety Report of February 27, 2024
March 28, 2024
Transportation Commission
Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator
Traffic Safety Report of February 27, 2024
Information / Background:
The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on February 27. The Traffic
Safety Coordinator, City Engineer, Streets Public Service Worker, Transportation Planner, Police Sergeant,
Public Works Director and Transportation Planner were in attendance for this meeting. The Assistant City
Planner was not able to attend but was informed of the recommendations.
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 April 16 regular meeting.
Section B: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends no action
B1. Request for U-turn restrictions for westbound Hazelton Road at France Avenue.
Staff recommends no action citing volume of U-turns and crash history.
Description Two requests for the restriction citing limited space
forces vehicles making U-turns to stop, reverse, then
continue east onto Hazelton.
ADT 2,600 eastbound vehicles approach France.
16 vehicles counted making a U-turn.
85% Speed N/A
Crashes Five crashes in past five years, none involving U-turns.
Sight Lines Adequate
Previous
Requests
Request to change lane designations for westbound
Hazelton. Hennepin County studied and found new
designations would not improve level of service- no
action warranted (June 2018).
Unique
Circumstances
France Ave is maintained by Hennepin County.
Hazelton Road at France Avenue
STAFF REPORT Page 2
B2. Request for all-way stop controls at W 70th Street and Rabun Drive.
Staff recommends no action as stop controls along W 70th St would significantly impact the
level of service at the two adjacent intersections.
B3. Request for all-way stop controls at Antrim Road and W 69th Street.
Staff recommends no action as stop signs are not a tool used to lower vehicle speeds. Staff
continues to recommend neighborhood to petition for a street reconstruction project with
traffic calming improvements.
Description Resident concerned with lack of gaps exiting
Rabun, requesting added stop controls.
AADT 16,100 (W 70th)
85% Speed N/A
Crashes None reported at intersection in past ten
years.
Sight Lines Adequate
Previous Request Request for added “Do Not Block
Intersection” signs for eastbound traffic on W
70th. No action warranted with signs already
in place (August 2018).
Unique
Circumstances
Rabun is only southern access from
Brookview Heights onto W 70th.
Rabun is 200’ west of HWY 100/ southbound
Normandale Rd (signal controlled by
MnDOT).
Description Requestor is concerned with vehicle
speeds on Antrim and is request stop
controls at W 69th.
ADT 4,093 (2023)
85% Speed 37.5 mph (2021)
Crashes None at intersection in past ten years.
Sight Lines Adequate
Previous Request Speed complaints along Antrim.
On/Off - Street
Facilities
Standard Bike lanes.
Sidewalk on east side.
A future proposed shared-use path.
Discussion 2021 petition received from residents
requested DSDSs. Staff response illustrated
street reconstruction provides opportunity
to slow vehicles through street narrowing,
etc.
W 69th Street at Antrim Rd
W 70th Street at Rabun Drive
STAFF REPORT Page 3
B4. Concerns of U-turns during rush hour at McCauley Trail and Timber Ridge.
Staff recommends no action. Staff is working with Hennepin County and MnDOT staff for
capital improvement projects along Gleason Rd.
Section D: Other traffic safety items handled
D1. A request was submitted to improve safety for children playing along Aspen Rd. As concerns include
drivers not obeying stop controls at Tamarac Ave, EPD was notified of the issue for enforcement.
D2. A request for stop signs on W 66th St to help slow vehicle speeds. Edina does not install stop controls
to control speeds. EPD was notified of the concern for speed enforcement.
D3. Complaints were submitted about safety when crossing Eden Ave at the crosswalk east of Vernon Ave.
The requestor was informed of a flashing advanced warning sign proposed to be installed in 2024.
D4. A resident was concerned with vehicle speeds and parking designations not adjacent to the sidewalk on
Gleason Rd. Staff is not planning on shifting designations from the west to east side of Gleason due to sign
replacements and current lane markings. The resident was advised to submit a petition to Council.
D5. An online complaint was made regarding an Edina Police driving habits along Cahill Rd. The complaint
was sent to EPD supervisors for review.
D6. A resident reported potholes on Highway 100. A MnDOT pothole repair form was filled out on the
resident’s behalf.
D7. Speed enforcement was requested on Xerxes Ave and W 58th St. EPD was informed of the request.
D8. A request to improve stopping habits at Gleason Rd and Schey Dr due to drivers failing to stop at the
all-way 3-leg stop. Advanced warning signs are present where necessary and no further signage is warranted.
EPD was notified of this concern for enforcement.
D9. Complaints were made about poor sight lines when exiting Highway 62 westbound onto Tracy Ave.
Following inspection, sight lines appear adequate and the Fire Department was informed what vegetation
trimming could improve sight lines further.
Description Residents within Timber Rdg are concerned with
eastbound vehicles on HWY 62 exiting onto
Gleason Rd south and making U-turns along
McCauley Tr at Gleason and Timber.
AADT Gleason – 8,100 (2014)
McCauley – 1,400 (2023)
85% Speed 35.7 MPH (McCauley 2023)
Crashes Six crashes at HWY 62 exit and Gleason (none
involving U-turns).
None at McCauley and Gleason and Timber.
Sight Lines Adequate
Previous
Requests
Speed concerns along McCauley.
Parking issues on Timber.
Previous Work McCauley has new shared-use path in 2022
Unique
Circumstances
Between 4 PM and 6 PM 18 U-turns took place
at Gleason and McCauley and 11 at McCauley
and Timber. McCauley Tr at Timber Rdg and Gleason Rd
STAFF REPORT Page 4
D10. A complaint was made about a speed limit sign blocked by a utility pole on Vernon Ave between
Olinger Blvd and Blake Rd. Hennepin County sign shop was notified and is reviewing placement of the sign.
D11. A request was made for a flashing yellow arrow (FYA) traveling east on W 66th St turning north onto
Drew Ave (CSAH 53). Hennepin County advised an FYA is planned to be installed in 2024.
D12. A resident complained of drivers not yielding for pedestrians in the crosswalk over Brookside Ave at
Rutledge Ave. The crosswalk treatments are appropriate for Brookside and the Police Department was
notified of driver behavior.
Date: March 28, 2024 Agenda Item #: VII.B.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:2024 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 2024 Work P lan initiatives (unless an item is elsewhere on
the current agenda). See attached work plan.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2024 Work Plan Progress Report
Approved by City Council December 5, 2023
Transportation Commission
2024 Work Plan
1
Initiative Type: Project Target Completion Date: Q4 Lead(s): Grant Wright, Bethany Olson
Initiative Title: Traffic Safety Infrastructure Research and Recommendations
Initiative Description: Residents have been vocal with the Transportation Commission about how dangerously fast
drivers drive on Edina’s residential streets – even after speed limits were lowered to 25 mph. This, paired with a lack of
focus on traffic enforcement capacity due to understaffing of patrol officers and a slower-than-desired implementation
of traffic calming measures they suggest to the Commission, leaves some residents feeling frustrated with the City’s
perceived inaction. To improve safety for all users of Edina’s transportation network, this initiative will support an
educational campaign (such as “Drive 25”) and recommend improved processes to implement traffic calming
improvements more quickly.
Deliverable: Complete case study research of cities that leverage quick build solutions to implement traffic calming
changes to roadways. Recommend improvements at priority locations (e.g., schools, parks, bus stops, places of
worship, etc.) and identify grant programs for city staff consideration to pursue for project implementation of best
practices.
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☒ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required: No funds available.
Staff Support Required: ~2 hours per month from Staff Liaison. Police and Public Works would likely be asked to
provide their perspective on various traffic calming techniques and infrastructure.
Jan: No update
Feb: Staff will provide contacts for other cities, information on grant opportunities.
2
Initiative Type: Project Target Completion Date: Q4 Lead(s): Roger Bildsten, Bethany Olson, Tricia
Rubenstein
Initiative Title: Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Review
Initiative Description: The Commission will assess progress to-date on implementation of the plan; prioritize
implementation of recommendations within the plan that have not been yet implemented; identify appropriate
updates, revisions, deletions or additions to the plan; and develop a community communication strategy related to the
plan.
Deliverable: Report to Council
Council Charge: ☒ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required: No funds available.
Staff Support Required: ~3 hours per month from Staff Liaison.
Jan: No update.
Feb: Staff will provide information on implementation progress.
Approved by City Council December 5, 2023
3
Initiative Type: Project Target Completion Date: Q4 Lead(s): Jill Plumb-Smith, Kirk Johnson
Initiative Title: Parking (Planning Commission Lead)
Initiative Description: Consideration of the future of 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. The Planning Commission will
be the lead.
Deliverable: ETC will review and comment on the final report and recommendation from Planning Commission.
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☒3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required: No budget available.
Staff Support Required: ~1 hour per month from Staff Liaison. Community Development staff will be primary contacts.
Jan: No update from Planning. Jan. 9 meeting was cancelled.
Feb: No update.
4
Initiative Type: Event Target Completion Date: Q1 Lead(s): Andy Lewis, Grant Wright
Initiative Title: Edina Transportation Commission 20th Anniversary Recognition & Celebration
Initiative Description: The Commission will work with staff to create a proclamation recognizing the Commission’s 20th
anniversary and celebrating their contributions and achievements since 2004.
Deliverable: Proclamation for adoption by City Council.
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☒ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required: No budget available.
Staff Support Required: ~5 hours from Staff Liaison. Administration would be involved in reviewing the proclamation,
Communications may be involved in producing and distributing articles or social media posts on the City’s various
media channels.
Jan: Commission reviewed draft proclamation.
Feb: Commission approved draft proclamation.
Parking Lot
Organized trash collection, transit service advocacy and expansion, boulevard tree planting