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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-05-16 Meeting PacketAgenda Transportation Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota City Hall - Community Room Thursday, May 16, 2024 6:00 PM I.Call To Order II.Roll Call III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes A.Draft Minutes: April 18, 2024 V.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. VI.Reports/Recommendations A.Tra&c Safety Report of April 30, 2024 B.2024 Work Plan Updates C.Joint Work Session Discussion Topics VII.Chair And Member Comments VIII.Sta1 Comments IX.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: May 16, 2024 Agenda Item #: IV.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Minutes From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:Draft Minutes: April 18, 2024 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the minutes of the April 18, 2024 regular meeting. INTRODUCTION: See attached draft minutes. ATTACHMENTS: Description Draft Minutes: Apr. 18, 2024 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Transportation Commission City Hall Community Room April 18, 2024 I. Call To Order Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call: Commissioners Brown, McCarthy, Olson, Rosen, Rubenstein, Wright, Lewis Absent: Commissioners Bildsten, Plumb-Smith, Donnelly, Karoussos Staff present: Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni III. Approval of Meeting Agenda Motion was made by Chair Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Rubenstein to remove Item V.A. All voted aye. Motion carried. Motion was made by Chair Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Rubenstein to add Item VIII.A to discuss City Council joint work session topics. All voted ate. Motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner McCarthy and seconded by Commissioner Brown to approve the amended agenda. All voted aye. Motion carried. IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes Motion was made by Commissioner Brown and seconded by Commissioner Rubenstein to approve the March 28, 2024 meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried. V. Community Comment None. VI. Reports/Recommendations A. Traffic Safety Report of March 26, 2024 The Commission reviewed and commented on the Traffic Safety Report of March 26, 2024. B. 2024 Work Plan Updates • #1 Traffic Safety Infrastructure – Staff provided contact information for other cities. • #2 Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Review – Staff provided subcommittee with copies of the plan. Subcommittee set up shared drive for information, made outline for report. • #3 Parking – No update. • #4 20th Anniversary Proclamation – Proclamation will be presented to City Council May 7. Communications is writing an article for Public Works Pipeline, may do a video story for Agenda:Edina. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: VII. Chair and Member Comments – Received. A. City Council Joint Work Session Topics The Commission discussed topics for the upcoming joint work session with City Council. VIII. Staff Comments – Received. A. Concord B/C Roadway Reconstruction Update Staff provided an update on the status of proposed pedestrian and bicycle facilities in the Concord B/C roadway reconstruction project. IX. Adjournment Motion was made by Commissioner Rosen and seconded by Chair Lewis to adjourn the April 18, 2024 regular meeting at 7:21 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 1 1 4 SEAT NAME 1 Wright, Grant 1 1 1 3 75% 2 Rubenstein, Tricia 1 1 1 1 4 100% 3 Bildsten, Roger 1 1 1 3 75% 4 Lewis, Andy 1 1 1 3 75% 5 Rosen, Adam 1 1 2 100% 6 Brown, Chris 1 1 1 1 4 100% 7 Olson, Bethany 1 1 1 1 4 100% 8 McCarthy, Bruce 1 1 1 1 4 100% 9 Plumb-Smith, Jill 1 1 1 3 75% 10 Donnelly, Sam (s) 1 1 1 3 75% 11 Karoussos, Evangelia (s) 1 1 2 50% Date: May 16, 2024 Agenda Item #: VI.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:Traffic Safety Report of April 30, 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 April 30, 2024. INTRODUCTION: See attached staff report. Comments received by the Commission will be included in the staff report provided to City Council at their June 4 regular meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Description Traffic Safety Report of April 30, 2024 May 16, 2024 Transportation Commission Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator Traffic Safety Report of April 30, 2024 Information / Background: The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on April 30. The Traffic Safety Coordinator, City Engineer, Streets Public Service Worker, Transportation Planner, Police Sergeant, Assistant City Planner and Transportation Planner were in attendance for this meeting. The Public Works Director did not attend but provided input on discussed items. 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 June 4 regular meeting. Section A: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommend action A1. Request for all-way stop controls at W 60th Street and Oaklawn Avenue. Staff recommends all-way stop controls citing the function of the intersection as an entrance into Pamela Park parking lot. Description Resident near intersection believes current north-south stop controls confuse east-west drivers at intersection. ADT Cars, Bikes & Pedestrians PM Peak (3:15-6:15) Oaklawn- 140 W 60th- 200 85% Speed 30.4 MPH (2016) Crashes None reported at intersection in past ten years. Sight Lines Adequate Previous Request Two-sided parking concerns along Oaklawn which led to recommendation of no action. Unique Circumstances Pamela Park hosts softball and soccer in spring and summer. Discussion Despite all-way stop controls not meeting volume warrants, driving thru intersection feels uncomfortable traveling east/west without stop controls. W 60th Street at Oaklawn Avenue STAFF REPORT Page 2 A2. Parking complaints on Market St. Staff recommends adding a “delivery vehicles only” designation in the parking bay for westbound traffic on W 50th St east of Halifax Ave. Hours for deliveries are 6 AM to 11 AM Monday – Saturday. All other times to remain 10 minute parking. Section B: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommend no action B1. Request to improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists along Lakeview Dr. Staff recommends no action. The requestor will be notified of the option to petition for a path on the south side of the street. Description Commuters have issues with delivery drivers parked on south side of Market St. AADT 4,633 (2021) 85% Speed N/A Crashes None reported in past five years. Sight Lines Poor when trucks park on street. Previous Request Updated parking restriction signs posted in 2023. Unique Circumstances 18-wheelers are too big to navigate Wernerf and have difficulties parking in the alley west of Spalon. Trucks park on Market adjacent to eastern crosswalk. Discussion Business district is requesting to designate a loading bay on W 50th St during 6 am to 11 am (typical delivery hours). The bay is 80’, formerly a bus stop, short term parking added following February 2022 Council approval. Description Parent is concerned with vehicles turning onto Lakeview from Normandale frontage road while children are traveling on the street. ADT N/A Pedestrian & Bike Data 77 Bicyclists & 39 Pedestrians do not use sidewalk. Peak hour of 42 bike & peds use street from 7:45 am to 8:45 am. 83% of all users travel on street vs. sidewalk. Crashes None reported in past ten years. Sight Lines Adequate Previous Requests None in past five years. Previous Work Street was reconstructed in 2011. Sidewalk on north side of street. Future Proposals Standard bike lane and primary sidewalk are proposed on Golf Terrace. Lakeview Drive at Normandale Road Market Street facing west STAFF REPORT Page 3 Section C: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends further study C1. Request to remove one hour parking restrictions on Kellogg Avenue. Staff recommends requesting street parking feedback from residents on the east side of Kellogg Ave. C2. Continued speed complaints on McCauley Tr. Staff recommends developing a policy for permanent speed display signs and utilizing one along McCauley Tr. Section D: Other traffic safety items handled D1. A request was made for an all-way stop at W 58th St at Xerxes Ave. Hennepin County reviewed this request and recommended no changes to the current east-west stop controls citing vehicle volumes. D2. Two requests were made to lower the 40 MPH speed limit on Vernon Ave between Villa Way and Tracy Ave. Hennepin County recommended no changes but will consider changes when future roadwork occurs along Vernon. D3. A request for an added Dead End sign for westbound traffic on W 74th St in Richfield turning right onto northbound Xerxes Ave. Richfield staff was informed of the request as appropriate signage could be used within Richfield property. Description Resident on east side of Kellogg between Valley View Rd and W 61st St is requesting to remove one hour parking designations Monday thru Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM. ADT 470 (2017) 85% Speed 27.9 MPH (2017) Street Width 27’ measured aerially Crashes None in past ten years. Sight Lines Adequate Previous Request Cut-thru complaints due to nearby intersection closure and added traffic signals at Wooddale and Valley View. Unique Circumstances Restrictions were implemented in fall 1996. Likely due to previous small businesses at 4412 Valley View. Edina Flatts opened in 2019. Description Resident is concerned with McCauley acting as a frontage road and is requesting all-way stop controls at Timber Tr to slow vehicles. ADT 1,374 85% Speed 35.8 MPH (speed limit 25 MPH) Crashes None reported in past ten years. Sight Lines Adequate Previous Requests Speed concerns and parking issues along Timber Ridge. Unique Circumstances McCauley had a shared-use-path installed and was repaved in 2022 and 2023, respectively. MN-MUTCD All-way stop controls are not installed to control vehicle speeds. Recommendation No added stop controls. Targeted enforcement between 4-6 PM – 13 vehicles exceed 40 MPH. McCauley Trail Kellogg Avenue STAFF REPORT Page 4 D4. The Planning Department requested to review sight lines for a proposed fence installation at the corner of Kellogg Ave and Sedum Ln. The proposed fence provided adequate visibility for sight lines. D5. A pedestrian noted a traffic signal issue at W 58th St and France Ave. Hennepin County was dispatched to review the concern. D6. Two separate requests were made to slow vehicles on the 5900 block of Xerxes Ave and W 78th St. The speed trailer was requested and Hennepin County was notified of the speed concern. D7. A resident requested parking restrictions on school days in the Creek Valley Neighborhood west of Edina High School. The requestor was notified a petition is the optimal direction for their request. D8. A resident had concerns of the crosswalks over Tracy Ave between Vernon Ave and Benton Ave. All crosswalks were missing the downward pointing arrow signs (W16-7P). The signs were installed to meet City’s crosswalk policy. D9. An online submission to re-stripe cat-tracking markings traveling south on France Ave and turning left into Southdale Center, immediately north of the Edina Water Tower. This issue was sent to Hennepin County staff. D10. A safety concern was submitted for the southbound HWY 100 entrance ramp from Eden Ave merging with the ramp from Vernon Ave. MnDOT received the complaint and is monitoring the area. D11. A request was made for a crosswalk midblock of Country Club Rd between Browndale Ave and Moorland Ave/Edina Blvd. With a stop-controlled crossing available less than 200’ to the east at Country Club Rd and Moorland Ave/Edina Blvd, staff recommends no midblock crosswalk and users are directed to the nearest protected crossing. Date: May 16, 2024 Agenda Item #: VI.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. Mar: No update. Apr: Staff provided contacts for other cities. 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. Mar: Staff provided information on implementation progress. Apr: Staff provided subcommittee with copies of the plan. Subcommittee set up shared drive for information, made outline for report. 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. Mar: No update. Apr: 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. Mar: Proclamation will be presented to City Council May 7. Apr: Communications is working on pieces for Public Works Pipeline and Agenda:Edina on the proclamation. Parking Lot Organized trash collection, transit service advocacy and expansion, boulevard tree planting Date: May 16, 2024 Agenda Item #: VI.C. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Other From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:Joint Work Session Discussion Topics Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: The Commission will prepare discussion topics for their joint work session with City Council, scheduled for Tuesday, June 18 from 5:30-6:00pm.