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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Transportation Commission
City Hall Community Room
February 20, 2025
1. Call to Order
Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Answering roll call: Commissioners Bildsten, Brown, Olson, Plumb-Smith, Rosen, Rubenstein, Wright, Lewis
Late: Commissioner Lassig
Staff present: Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni, Traffic Safety Coordinator Nick Bauler
3. 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.
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Motion was made by Commissioner Plumb-Smith and seconded by Commissioner Bildsten to approve
the January 16, 2025 meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried.
5. Community Comment
None.
6. Special Recognitions/Presentation
6.1. Commissioner Plumb-Smith
Commissioners and staff thanked Commissioner Plumb-Smith for her six years of service on the
Commission.
6.2. 2024 Traffic Safety Summary Report
Traffic Safety Coordinator Nick Bauler presented the annual report for review and comment. Comments
from Commissioners included:
Commissioners requested examples of traffic safety requests that were categorized as “other.”
Commissioners suggested that the City host an open forum event to create a better dialogue
between staff and residents about traffic safety concerns.
Commissioners suggested including a “fast facts” section on the City website to address the more
frequent requests.
Commissioners suggested that the chatbot on the City’s website could be used to answer quick
questions about traffic safety requests.
Commissioners inquired about the Police Department’s capacity for traffic enforcement.
Commissioners noted that a high proportion of D items are Pedestrian Safety requests.
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Commissioner Lassig arrived at 6:39 p.m.
7. Reports/Recommendations
7.1. Traffic Safety Report of January 28, 2025
The Commissioner reviewed and commented on the report.
7.2. City Code Review
The Commission reviewed and commented on the current City Code language establishing the purpose
and duties of the Transportation Commission.
7.3. 2025 Work Plan Updates
1. Safe and Equitable Mobility Action Plan Participation – Alliant Engineering was selected as the
consultant. Staff will set up a kick-off meeting in the next few weeks.
2. Commission-Led Events – Talked to Communications about possible events the Commission
could participate in.
3. Review of City Policies/Ordinances – Committee trying to coordinate a meeting.
4. City Code Update – Commission reviewed existing code language.
8. Annual Elections
Commissioner Lewis nominated Commissioner Brown as Vice Chair. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Rosen. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Commissioner Plumb-Smith nominated Commissioner Lewis as Chair. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Rubenstein. All voted aye. Motion carried.
9. Staff Comments – Received.
9.1. 2025 Meeting Dates
The Commission’s next regular meeting is Thursday, March 27.
10. Chair and Member Comments – Received.
11. Adjournment
Motion was made by Commissioner Plumb-Smith and seconded by Commissioner Bildsten to adjourn
the February 20, 2025 regular meeting at 8:01 p.m. All voted aye. Motion carried.
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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 Rosen, Adam 1 1 2 100%
6 Brown, Chris 1 1 2 100%
7 Olson, Bethany 1 1 2 100%
8 (Vacant)
9 Plumb-Smith, Jill 1 1 2 100%
10 Lassig, Augie (s) 1 1 2 100%