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Transportation Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
City Hall - Community Room
Thursday, July 18, 2024
6:00 PM
I.Call To Order
II.Roll Call
III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda
IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A.Draft Minutes: Jun 20, 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 June 25, 2024
B.2024 Work Plan Updates
C.2025 Work Plan Development
VII.Chair And Member Comments
VIII.Sta/ 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 ampli4cation, an
interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861
72 hours in advance of the meeting.
Date: July 18, 2024 Agenda Item #: IV.A.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Minutes
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:Draft Minutes: Jun 20, 2024 Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the minutes of the June 20, 2024 regular meeting.
INTRODUCTION:
See attached draft minutes.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Draft Minutes: Jun. 20, 2024
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Transportation Commission
City Hall Community Room
June 20, 2024
I. Call To Order
Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call: Commissioners Bildsten, Olson, Plumb-Smith, Rosen, Wright, Donnelly, Lewis
Absent: Commissioners Brown, McCarthy, Rubenstein
Staff present: Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni, Sidewalk Inspector Derek Leonard
III. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion was made by Commissioner Rosen 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 Bildsten and seconded by Commissioner Plumb-Smith to
approve the May 16, 2024 meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried.
V. Community Comment
None.
VI. Special Recognitions and Presentations
A. Sidewalk Inspection Program
Sidewalk Inspector Derek Leonard presented on the City’s Sidewalk Inspection program.
B. Metro Transit E Line BRT Project Update
Liaison Scipioni provided an update on Metro Transit’s E Line BRT project.
C. Presidents A/B Reconstruction Project
Liaison Scipioni provided a preview of the proposed transportation improvements in the Presidents A/B
roadway reconstruction project.
VII. Reports/Recommendations
A. Traffic Safety Report of May 28, 2024
The Commission reviewed and commented on the Traffic Safety Report of May 28, 2024.
B. 2024 Work Plan Updates
#1 Traffic Safety Infrastructure – Subcommittee met with Richfield and Minneapolis staff,
still trying to connect with Bloomington.
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
#2 Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Review – Subcommittee met at the end of May,
drafted an outline for the report and set up recurring monthly meetings; draft report expected
by the end of September.
#3 Parking – Planning is creating a roadmap using the Comp Plan and Climate Action Plan.
#4 20th Anniversary Proclamation – Completed.
VIII. Chair and Member Comments – Received.
IX. Staff Comments – Received.
X. Adjournment
Motion was made by Commissioner Rosen and seconded by Commissioner Plumb-Smith to
adjourn the June 20, 2024 regular meeting at 8:26 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 1 1 6
SEAT NAME
1 Wright, Grant 1 1 1 1 1 5 83%
2 Rubenstein, Tricia 1 1 1 1 1 5 83%
3 Bildsten, Roger 1 1 1 1 1 5 83%
4 Lewis, Andy 1 1 1 1 1 5 83%
5 Rosen, Adam 1 1 1 1 4 100%
6 Brown, Chris 1 1 1 1 1 5 83%
7 Olson, Bethany 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 100%
8 McCarthy, Bruce 1 1 1 1 1 5 83%
9 Plumb-Smith, Jill 1 1 1 1 1 5 83%
10 Donnelly, Sam (s) 1 1 1 1 1 5 83%
11 Karoussos, Evangelia (s) 1 1 Resigned 2 N/A
Date: July 18, 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 June 25, 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 June 25, 2024.
INTRODUCTION:
See attached staff report.
Comments received by the Commission will be included in the staff report provided to City Council at their
August 7 regular meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Traffic Safety Report of June 25, 2024
July 18, 2024
Transportation Commission
Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator
Traffic Safety Report of June 25, 2024
Information/Background:
The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on June 25. The Traffic Safety
Coordinator, City Engineer, Streets Public Service Worker, Transportation Planner, Police Sergeant,
Assistant City Planner and Transportation Planner and Public Works Director 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 Aug 7 regular meeting.
Section A: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommend action
A1. Crosswalk request for new Braemar Park bike trails
Staff recommends installing a marked crosswalk with roadside signs at the southern crossing
(~820’east of McCauley Trl), with further study on whether this crossing warrants an RRFB.
Staff recommends further study of a marked crosswalk at the northern crossing, with
potential implementation as part of the future Hilary Ln reconstruction project.
Description With Braemar Park bike trails opening this summer, staff is requesting
two crosswalks to improve safety for future users.
AADT 1,824 (2023)
85% Speed N/A
Crashes One in November 2023. A motorcyclist fell when turning left towards
roundabout.
Sight Lines Horizontal alignment concerns at intersection approaching from the
west.
Previous
Requests
N/A
Ped/Bike
Infrastructure
Sidewalks are present on Valley View Rd and Braemar Blvd to the
north. An on-street shared-use path is present on Hilary Ln to the
east.
Unique
Circumstances
Hilary Ln is scheduled for reconstruction in 2027.
Requested Crosswalks in Braemar Park
STAFF REPORT Page 2
A2. Review request for one-sided parking on Beard Pl
Staff recommends implementing parking restrictions on the west side of Beard Pl north of
62nd St and on the south side of 62nd St between the existing parking bays near Strachauer
Park.
Section B: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends no action
B1. Request to remove one-hour parking restriction on Kellog Ave
Staff recommends maintaining one-hour parking
restrictions on east side of Kellogg Ave between 61st St and Valley View Rd.
Description Resident is concerned with soccer parking at
Strachauer Park leading to parking along Beard Pl,
Beard Ave and W 62nd St.
ADT
(October 2022)
Beard Pl Weekday ADT – 71
Beard Pl Weekend ADT - 187
85% Speed 23.7 mph on Beard Pl
Crashes None reported in last ten years
Ped and Bike
Crosses
Beard Pl and W 62nd St – 1,140 (2021)
Previous Request Same request from resident in 2021, 2022 and
2023. Resident was notified to submit petition for
parking restrictions.
Unique
Circumstance
Streets were reconstructed in 2014 and 2016:
• Beard Ave – 24’ wide, one-sided parking
• Beard Pl north of 62nd – 27’, two-sided
parking
• Beard Pl south of 62nd – 27’, one-sided
parking
• W 62nd St – 27’, two-sided parking
Feedback Results Staff sent a letter to adjacent properties on Beard
Pl and 62nd St;
• Seven residents want one-sided parking on
Beard Pl.
• One wants two-sided to remain on Beard Pl.
• One wants one-sided on W 62nd, west of
Beard Ave.
ETC
Recommendation
Implement one-sided parking on Beard Pl north of
62nd St and evaluate on-street parking on 62nd St
(11/16/23)
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.
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. Parking is
permitted on west side of Kellogg.
Feedback Results Eight homeowners received letters asking for feedback.
Two responses received, both to keep restrictions in
place (6117 & 6129 Kellogg).
6100 block of Kellogg Ave
Beard Pl facing north towards W 62nd St
Resident Responses Red = One-sided parking Green = Two-sided parking
STAFF REPORT Page 3
Section C: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends further study
C1. Concerns about vegetation obstructing traffic control devices
Staff recommends drafting an ordinance amendment to allow the City to trim or remove
vegetation that is obstructing traffic control devices.
Section D: Other traffic safety items handled
D1. A neighborhood was concerned with vehicle speeds within the 6100 block of Arbour Ln. A traffic study
found average speeds on Arbour Ln was 18.6 mph. Staff recommends no changes as speeding appears to be
a perceptual concern.
D2. Two separate requests for Flashing Yellow Arrows (FYA), one for northbound vehicles on Valley View
Rd turning left onto Hwy 62 westbound and another for southbound Valley View Rd turning left onto W
65th St. Both intersections are operated by MnDOT. MnDOT logged these locations to review once it has
available budget to retrofit the signals.
D3. A resident requested to remove road work signs in the White Oaks neighborhood following a tree
removal project. Staff was notified that the signs needed to be removed by the contractor.
D4. Two requests to review sight lines, at Gleason Rd & Tanglewood Ct and Sally Ln & Paiute Pass. EPD
was contacted to enforce the clear-view ordinance as vegetation needed trimming by the adjacent property
owners.
D5. Many complaints submitted regarding fast, detoured traffic due to the Metro Transit E Line
construction. Staff is monitoring the complaints and working with Metro Transit to update traffic control as
needed.
D6. Multiple complaints received of signal timing concerns in the Cahill district due to detoured drivers
impacted by the Hwy 494 project. Staff is forwarding the complaints to consultants managing the project.
D7. A resident sought feedback for safe biking routes in the Pentagon Park area. The resident was informed
of available options and notified of upcoming projects for improvement.
D8. A complaint submitted of a pedestrian sign working improperly at France Ave and Hazelton Rd.
Hennepin County was dispatched and resolved the issue.
D9. Speed concerns reported on Fleetwood Dr. A traffic study found average speeds to be 22.7 mph. Staff
recommends no action as speed concerns appear to be a perceptual issue.
Description A 2021 complaint was reviewed regarding trees
blocking a no parking sign on W 52nd St between
Gorgas Ave and Halifax Ave.
ADT 472
85% Speed 26.8 mph
Crashes None reported in past ten years.
Street Width 24’ face-to-face of curb
Previous Action December 2021 Council approved staff
recommendation to shift the sign.
Unique
Circumstances
Similar situations have been reported in other areas of
the City. Current code does not give City adequate
authority to remedy these situations. Boulevard trees obstructing parking restriction sign
STAFF REPORT Page 4
D10. A request for all-way stop controls at Kellogg Ave and W 59th St due to increased non-local traffic
speeding in the neighborhood. Despite ADT on Kellogg Ave increasing from 190 to 390, average speeds
measured at 21.6 mph. This was previously reviewed (item D9) in May 2022 with no newly reported
crashes. All-way stop controls do not meet warrants.
D11. A concern was reported of a utility vehicle parked overnight on W 60th St near Wooddale Ave. The
requestor was notified of the work being done nearby while informing them and the contractor of City
parking ordinances.
Date: July 18, 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
Transportation Commission
The Commission advises the City Council on matters relating to the operation of the Cityʼs local street system.
The Commission also reviews and comments on plans to enhance non-motorized and mass transit
opportunities in the city. In addition, the Commission evaluates methods for tra ic calming and other speed
and volume mitigation measures and recommends their implementation when appropriate.
Owner: Andrew Scipioni
%#
On Track 75.0 3
Completed 25.0 1
Tra ic Safety Infrastructure Research
Residents have been vocal with the Transportation Commission
about how dangerously fast drivers drive on Edinaʼs residential
streets – even a er speed limits were lowered to 25 mph.
Owner: Andrew Scipioni
Initiative Type
Project
Target Completion Date
Q4
Leads
Wright, Olson
Update provided by Andrew Scipioni on Jun 20, 2024 05:00:01
Subcommittee met with Richfield and Minneapolis sta , still trying to connect
with Bloomington.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Review
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.
Owner: Andrew Scipioni
Initiative Type
Project
Target Completion Date
Q4
Leads
Bildsten, Olson, Rubenstein
Update provided by Andrew Scipioni on Jun 20, 2024 05:00:01
Subcommittee met at the end of May, dra ed an outline for the report and set
up recurring monthly meetings. Dra report is expected by the end of
September.
Commission Name 1.8 Progress 44%
Initiative 1.8.1
Jan 01, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 On Track Progress 50%
Charge 1: Study & Report
Initiative 1.8.2
Jan 01, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 On Track Progress 25%
Charge 1: Study & Report
Parking
Consideration of 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.
Planning Commission is the lead. ETC and EEC will review and
comment on final report and recommendation from Planning
Commission.
Owner: Andrew Scipioni
Initiative Type
Project
Target Completion Date
Q4
Leads
Plumb-Smith, Johnson
Update provided by Andrew Scipioni on Jun 20, 2024 05:00:01
Planning Commission is creating a roadmap using the Comp Plan and Climate
Action Plan.
Edina Transportation Commission 20th Anniversary
Recognition & Celebration
The Commission will work with sta to create a proclamation
recognizing the Commissionʼs 20th anniversary and celebrating
their contributions and achievements since 2004.
Owner: Andrew Scipioni
Initiative Type
Event
Target Completion Date
Q1
Leads
Lewis, Wright
Update provided by Andrew Scipioni on May 17, 2024 05:00:01
Proclamation adopted by City Council May 7.
Initiative 1.8.3
Jan 01, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 On Track Progress 0%
Charge 2: Review & Comment
Initiative 1.8.4
Jan 01, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 Completed Progress 100%
Charge 4: Review & Decide
Date: July 18, 2024 Agenda Item #: VI.C.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:2025 Work Plan Development Discussion
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
The Commission will begin to develop their 2025 Work Plan proposal. See attached staff report and supporting
materials.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Staff Report: 2025 Work Plan Development
2025 CAP Memo
July 12, 2024
Transportation Commission
Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
2025 Work Plan Development
Information / Background
To aid in the development of the 2025 Work Plan proposal, staff would like to provide the Commission
with the following guidance and recommendations:
General
1. Commission work plans are developed by the Commission, not the staff liaison.
2. Commissioners are encouraged to review the goals from the Transportation Chapter of the 2018
Comprehensive Plan when considering work plan initiatives.
3. There should be at least one commissioner willing to lead each initiative for the Commission to
propose it.
4. Work plan initiatives should not include City Department work plan initiatives. While there may be
overlap, the role of the Commission should be made clear.
5. List proposed initiatives in order of priority (#1 is highest priority).
6. Commissions should be careful not to overload their work plan, but pursue an achievable number of
initiatives.
7. The “Parking Lot” is reserved for initiatives the Commission considered but did not propose as part
of the work plan. These items are not considered approved and would require a work plan
amendment approved by Council to allow the Commission to begin work.
Initiative & Outcome Fields
When writing initiatives, make sure the following points are addressed:
1. What is the specific action/outcome?
2. Describe what the Commission will do.
3. Describe what the outcome(s) will look like.
Examples:
Study and report on other agencies’ processes for completing traffic impact studies
Review and recommend change to the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund policy
STAFF REPORT Page 2
The 2025 Work Plan development schedule will proceed as follows:
July 18
August 15
Regular ETC meetings • 2025 Work Plan development
September 19 Regular ETC meeting • Deadline to approve 2025 Work Plan proposal
October 1 City Council work
session
• Chairs will present 2025 Work Plan proposals
• Council will review, ask clarifying questions and give
feedback to City staff on possible amendments to
initiatives
• Staff Liaisons will be available for questions
November 6 City Council work
session
• City Manager will present 2025 Work Plan proposals with
liaison and Manager comments
• Council will review, ask clarifying questions and give
feedback on initiatives
• Staff Liaisons will be available for questions
December 3 Regular City Council
meeting • Council will approve 2025 Work Plans
January 1, 2025 • Commissions begin work on 2025 Work Plans
City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Engineering Department, Sustainability Division
Phone 952-927-8861 • Fax 952-826-0390 • EdinaMN.gov
Date: July 1, 2024
To: Edina Boards and Commission Members
cc: Commission Liaisons
From: Marisa Bayer, Sustainability Manager
Subject: 2025 Climate Action Work Plan Menu
Attachment: Commission Climate Action Menu
Background
Approved in 2021, the City’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) sets the course of our community to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions 45% by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The CAP includes 36
strategies with more than 200 actions to help those who live and work in Edina imagine and achieve a
future where the Earth and all who live on it thrive.
Edina’s Boards and Commissions add critical capacity and community perspective to Edina’s CAP goals and
strategies. Commissions are invited to integrate at least one CAP initiative into their annual work plan
proposals.
Attached is a list of CAP actions that have been identified as suitable for Commission leadership, but all
CAP actions are available to Commissions to consider for their upcoming work plan. The actions listed
were chosen based on the nature of Commissions, where resident volunteers advise the City Council
based on their charge. The intent for any CAP action undertaken by a commission is to study the issue and
identify what’s possible for the City Council to consider as next steps. It is not expected that Commissions
accomplish the action within one year, but rather that Commissions lend their community-based
perspective and expertise to meaningfully contribute to the progress of any action they choose.
For clarifying questions related to the Climate Action Plan, Commission Chairs should contact the Energy
and Environment Commission (EEC) Staffi Liaison, Chair and/or Vice Chair.
Staff Liaison: Marisa Bayer, mbayer@EdinaMN.gov
EEC Chair: Cory Lukens, cory.lukens@gmail.com
EEC Vice Chair: John Haugen, jrhaugen@gmail.com
Requested Actions
1. Commissions discuss the 2025 Climate Action Work Plan Menu as part of their annual work plan
development process.
2. Commissions choose at least one CAP Action for their 2025 work plan, connecting their work to
the Climate Action Plan goals.
Strategy Focus Area Key:Buildings and Energy (BE) Climate Economy (CE) Greenspace and Trees (GS) Climate Health and Safety (HS) Local Food and Agriculture (LF) Transportation and Landuse (TL) Water and Wastewater (W) Waste Management (WM)Strategy ActionPotential Council ChargeBE 1-5Partner with local organizations and businesses to educate the public and promote the adoption of energy efficiency habits like purchasing high-efficiency equipment, turning the lights off in unused spaces and at night, having efficient indoor temperature control, and promote home energy audits among their staff and students.Report and Recommend or Review and Decide (Event)BE 3-2Explore the development of renewable energy program(s) which increase utilization of on-site / in-community renewable energy while creating benefit for low-income community members. Example programs include City of Dubuque Low Income Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC), Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Community Solar for Community Action, and Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute Community Solar Program Model. Goal: 16,000 MWh clean energy delivered through programs annually by 2030.Study and ReportBE 4-2Partner with institutions and businesses within Edina to secure commitments to reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions in line with the goals of this Climate Action Plan, achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.Review and Decide BE 4-5Create an educational program to inform residential and commercial properties about renewable energy opportunities including technologies that eliminate on-site fossil fuel use.Review and Decide (Event or handout materials)Edina Commission Climate Action Menu: Work Plan OptionsThis list of CAP actions have been identified by the Sustainability Division as suitable for Commission leadership, but all CAP actions are available to Commissions to consider for their upcoming work plan. The actions listed here were chosen based on the nature of Commissions, where resident volunteers advise the City Council based on their charge.
Strategy ActionPotential Council ChargeGS 2-7Establish a policy to identify, create, and promote incentives to assist homeowners and households with low incomes to cover some of the cost of converting traditional lawns by planting pollinator friendly food gardens, permaculture, wildflowers, clover or native grasses in an effort to slow the collapse of the state’s bee population.Study and ReportGS 2-8Develop educational and informational resources providing information on benefits of and strategies for reduced and repurposed lawn space including: native plantings, "carbon gardening" strategies for ornamental gardens, and produce gardens, tree profile rebuilding, elimination of synthetic fertilizer and pesticide use, high mow deck settings, use of biochar amendments, polyculture lawn mixture and other beneficial greenspace practices included in this CAP.Study and ReportHS 1-1Establish a communication campaign in alignment with the American Public Health Association Policy Number: 201711 and educate the public about the hazards of air pollution, including indoor air quality, and the steps individuals can take such as reducing and eliminating fossil fuel use, and available resources to reduce their exposure. Review and DecideHS 2-2Add climate preparedness elements to public health programs already aimed at vulnerable populations and low-income households and dedicate increased funding to accommodate demand for public health services among at-risk populations. Study and ReportHS 2-5Create and make available an Emergency Response Toolkit offering tips and suggestions for residents to increase their emergency preparedness. Develop City-based program to support individuals and families who cannot afford to purchase supplies for household emergency preparedness kits to adequately prepare their homes.Study and ReportLF 1-2Support existing school and community gardens and provide opportunities to expand community growing spaces with a focus on locating garden infrastructure to serve youth, immigrant, and people with lower incomes or who are experiencing food insecurity. Community growing and garden spaces may include use of park space, unused city owned space, or public right of way/boulevard areas. Program should prioritize conversion of impervious spaces to garden space and preservation/increase of overall green space benefit. Provide on-going promotion, communication, and education of the sites and opportunities including appropriate translated and accessible content.Review and Decide (Project)LF 1-4Study and report on options to incentivize and reward soil best management practice for urban lawns, gardens, landscaping, parks, open spaces, prairies, environmentally sensitive areas, and agricultural land uses.Study and Report
Strategy ActionPotential Council ChargeLF 2-3Promote and expand public education campaigns to encourage purchasing and supporting restaurants which use locally grown and produced food at the individual and institutional level (add targeting of disadvantaged, food insecure, and elder populations). Collaborate with under represented groups to identify culturally preferred foods and advocate for their cultivation and increased availability locally. Review and DecideTL 1-5 Organize and promote a "bike train" with Edina Schools to promote commuting to school on bikes and other mode shiftingReview and Decide (Event)TL 1-5Establish a branded communications campaign to promote increased alternative transportation use, with a particular focus on short distance trips (ie <2 miles) including school and other daily commutes.Report and RecommendTL 4-5Develop incentive and educational programs to transition lawn care companies and homeowners from using fuel-burning lawn equipment (e.g., lawn mowers, blowers) to electric.Study and ReportW 1-3Study and report on a possible opt-in water reduction program targeting water reduction goals of 20% or more per site. Offer free technical resources to large institutions and businesses to identify specific opportunities for employees or customers to conserve water and incorporate water efficiency into internal operations. Study and ReportW 1-6Conduct a Water Conservation "challenge" campaign ask participants to reduce water consumption through water use behavior change strategies, irrigation system utilization, and replacement of fixtures like shower heads with WaterSense certified fixtures.Review and Decide (Event or handout materials)WM 1-2Support collaborative consumption community projects, such as neighborhood compost projects, tool libraries, and repair cafes through mini-grant programs.Study and ReportWM 2-3Conduct an organics waste collection pilot project with a sample of City businesses to test the interest, methodology, and amount of commercial food waste that would need to be accommodated by a commercial organics collection program. Explore possible incentives for food retailers, restaurants, and institutions to participate in food waste reuse and recycling programs.Study and ReportWM 2-5Develop block or neighborhood challenge for organics recycling participation to increase program participation and recognize neighborhoods who participate, such as providing access to free compost for "winning" neighborhood. Review and Decide (Event or handout materials)WM 3-2Explore a requirement that waste be recycled or salvaged at large construction sites. Study and ReportWM 4-5 Promote and partner to support a Fix It Fair at the Library and create a resource list for reuse.Review and Decide (Event)