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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-02-20 ETC MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: March 27, 2025 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. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: March 27, 2025 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. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: March 27, 2025 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%