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Meeting location:
Edina City Hall
Community Room
4801 W. 50th St.
Edina, MN
Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda
Thursday, May 15, 2025
6:00 PM Accessibility Support:
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1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Meeting Agenda
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes
4.1. Minutes
5. Community Comment
During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share
issues or concerns that are not scheduled for a future public hearing. Items that are on
tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. 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. 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 staff for consideration at a future meeting.
6. Reports/Recommendations
6.1. Traffic Safety Report of April 29, 2025
6.2. 2025 Work Plan Updates
7. Staff Comments
7.1. Transportation Project Updates
7.2. 2025 Meeting Dates
8. Chair and Member Comments
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9. Adjournment
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BOARD & COMMISSION
ITEM REPORT
Date: May 15, 2025 Item Activity: Approve
Meeting: Transportation Commission
Agenda Number: 4.1
Prepared By: Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Type: Minutes Department: Engineering
Item Title: Minutes
Action Requested:
Approve the minutes of the April 17, 2025 regular meeting.
Information/Background:
See attached draft minutes.
Supporting Documentation:
1. Draft Minutes, Apr. 17, 2025
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Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Transportation Commission
City Hall Community Room
April 17, 2025
1. Call to Order
Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Answering roll call: Commissioners Bildsten, Olson, Rosen, Rubenstein, White, Wright, Lassig, Lewis
Absent: Commissioners Brown, Trueger
Staff present: Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni
3. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion was made by Commissioner Bildsten and seconded by Commissioner Rosen to amend the
agenda to add Item 6.1 to discuss providing timely feedback to City Council. All voted aye. Motion
carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Bildsten and seconded by Commissioner Rubenstein to approve
the amended agenda. All voted aye. Motion carried.
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Motion was made by Commissioner Bildsten and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to approve the
March 27, 2025 meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried.
5. Community Comment
None.
6. Reports/Recommendations
6.1. Providing Timely Feedback to City Council
The Commission discussed options available to provide feedback to City Council on non-work plan
items.
Motion was made by Commissioner Rosen and seconded by Commissioner Rubenstein to approve
the following mid-year work plan modification:
“Initiative 5: Review and recommend possible changes to Edina City Code Sec. 26-282 Operation
of Bicycles and secondary effects on City plans and resident experience.”
All voted aye. Motion carried.
6.2. Traffic Safety Report of March 25, 2025
The Commissioner reviewed and commented on the report.
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Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
6.3. 2025 Work Plan Updates
1. Safe and Equitable Mobility Action Plan Participation – Next meeting tentatively scheduled for
mid-May.
2. Commission-Led Events – Committee met last week, trying to connect with local schools for Bike
to School Day and Edina Rides event at the end of May.
3. Review of City Policies/Ordinances – No update.
4. City Code Update – No update.
7. Staff Comments – Received.
7.1. Transportation Projects Update
Staff provided an update on current and upcoming transportation projects in and around Edina.
7.2. 2025 Meeting Dates
The Commission’s next regular meeting is Thursday, May 15.
8. Chair and Member Comments – Received.
9. Adjournment
Motion was made by Commissioner Rubenstein and seconded by Commissioner Rosen to adjourn the
April 17, 2025 regular meeting at 7:37 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 1 4 100%
2 Rubenstein, Tricia 1 1 1 1 4 100%
3 Bildsten, Roger 1 1 1 1 4 100%
4 Lewis, Andy 1 1 1 1 4 100%
5 Rosen, Adam 1 1 1 1 4 100%
6 Brown, Chris 1 1 1 3 75%
7 Olson, Bethany 1 1 1 1 4 100%
8 Trueger, Noah 1 2 50%
9 White, Joan 1 1 2 100%
10 Lassig, Augie (s) 1 1 1 3 75%
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BOARD & COMMISSION
ITEM REPORT
Date: May 15, 2025 Item Activity: Discussion
Meeting: Transportation Commission
Agenda Number: 6.1
Prepared By: Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Type: Report and Recommendation Department: Engineering
Item Title: Traffic Safety Report of April 29, 2025
Action Requested:
Review and comment on the staff report.
Information/Background:
The Traffic Safety Committee recommends action on two items and no action on three items. See
attached staff report.
Supporting Documentation:
1. Traffic Safety Report of April 29, 2025
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Livable Cit y Staff Report
City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Date:
To:
From:
Subject:
May 15, 2025
Transportation Commission
Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator
Traffic Safety Report of April 29, 2025
Staff Recommendation:
Review and comment on the staff recommendations.
Information / Background:
The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on March 25. The Traffic
Safety Coordinator, Transportation Planner, Engineering Director, Assistant City Planner and Traffic Safety
Specialist and 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 May 6 regular meeting.
Section A: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends action
A1. Reports of vehicles driving on sidewalk north of westbound HWY 62 exit ramp at France Ave
Staff recommends an R5-3 sign between the
sidewalk and property owners’ fence.
Description Resident at 6325 France Ave witnessed vehicles traveling
on sidewalk between property fence and MnDOT fence.
Requesting a sign or post to prevent this movement.
Crashes None reported from movement; 20 crashes in the past
ten years within 30 feet of intersection.
Width 8 feet between MnDOT and private fence
Previous Work Current sidewalk was constructed in 2016
Current Work Metro Transit E-Line has closures at France and W 62nd
St, causing detour issues.
Hansen Rd at W 56th St Sidewalk between HWY 62 and 6325 France
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STAFF REPORT Page 2
A2. Parking concerns at Creek Valley Rd, east of Edina High School.
Staff recommends permanent parking restrictions on the west side of Creek Valley Rd.
Section B: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends no action
B1. Parking on Halifax Ave, north of W 50th St
Staff recommends no changes. Businesses should remind delivery vehicles to use woonerf or
short-term parking bays on 50th St.
Description Following new restrictions in Creek Valley, west of EHS,
student parking has increased on Creek Valley Rd, east of
EHS.
Crashes A vehicle backed into a postal vehicle in 2023.
Unique
Circumstances
When parking is on both sides of the street (following
snow event), street width does not accommodate garbage
or EMS access.
Temporary restrictions installed in March for such access.
Street Width 30 feet
Resident
Feedback
Eleven homeowners want permanent full-time restrictions.
One homeowner wants two-sided restrictions
permanently.
Previous Action Parking was restricted along curves of Creek Valley to
provide EMS access.
Description Complaints of delivery vehicles parking on
east side of Halifax with no restriction signs.
AADT 4,366 (2021)
85% Speed N/A
Crossings 87 crosses at woonerf
Peak hour of 19 at 11:45 – 12:45
Crashes One in 2020- vehicle hit RRFB on east side of
Halifax
One in 2023- Southbound vehicle turning left
into Wernerf in opposing turn lane. Swerved
right to prevent head-on collision and side-
swiped other southbound vehicle.
Unique
Circumstances
January 2024 - Council approved staff’s
recommendation of a crosswalk sign on the
west side of Halifax
Creek Valley parking following March snow event
Halifax Ave deliveries.
Creek Valley Rd east of EHS
RED – Current restrictions
GREEN – Recommended restrictions
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STAFF REPORT Page 3
B2. Request to remove crosswalk at Eden Ave/ Grange Rd/ Willson Rd roundabout.
Staff recommends no changes. The Highway 100 access ramps will be removed from Grange
Rd this summer, which should reduce vehicle speeds on Grange Rd and minimize this conflict
point.
B3. Request to raise speed limit on W 50th St between Wooddale Ave and Highway 100
Staff recommends no changes as higher speeds reduce safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and
transit riders in the area.
Section D: Other traffic safety items handled
D1. A request for temporary traffic signals at Interlachen Blvd and Brookside Ave during the Vernon Ave
bridge construction project. Staff will monitor traffic and congestion during the project.
D2. Traffic signal timing needed updates on France Ave at W 58th St. Hennepin County reviewed the issue
and improved the timing.
Description The requester’s friend was hit in crosswalk by vehicle exiting Highway 100 at
Grange. Claims it’s easy for vehicles entering roundabout to refrain from
yielding/looking to the right if a person is in the crosswalk over Eden.
ADT 8,652 (2025)
3,471 - EB
5,181 - WB
Crashes November 2024 – EB vehicle on Eden hit vehicle in western roundabout.
Previous Work Roundabouts completed in 2023
Unique
Circumstances
Crosswalk sign placed on light pole, approx. 10 feet up.
Description Requestor states the 30 mph limit is causing
safety concerns when majority of drivers
exceed limit.
ADT EB – 14,545 (2025)
85% Speed WB – 33,052 (2025)
Speed EB – 50%: 33.2 mph; 85%: 37.3 mph (2019)
WB – 50%: 31.6 mph; 85%: 36.5 mph (2019)
Crashes 14 reported crashes in past ten years
between Dale Dr and Wooddale Ave.
Street Layout This segment of W 50th St has 2 lanes in
both directions.
Future Work Anticipated overlay in 2026
Unique
Circumstances
City-wide speed limit on most local streets
reduced to 25 mph in 2021.
Roundabout at western corner of City Hall. Crosswalk of concern is to the far right of the image.
W 50th St between Highway 100 and Wooddale Ave
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STAFF REPORT Page 4
D3. Continued complaints submitted regarding lane designation markings along France Ave where 2024
road work took place. Hennepin County is aware of concerns and is reinstalling lane markings this spring.
D4. A resident along the 5800 block of Creek Valley Rd requested a sidewalk to remove pedestrians from
the street. The requestor was encouraged to submit a petition to City Council to show neighborhood
support.
D5. Commuters submitted concerns of road closures not being updated on navigation websites. The
websites were notified prior to closures, detours were signed appropriately.
D6. A submission for stop controls at Zenith Ave and W 59th St. City Council adopted a recommendation
of no change to this same request in April of 2025. The requestor was informed of the petition process
given the recent review by Council.
D7. A previous C-item from June 2024 of speed concerns on McCauley Trl is being closed. McCauley Tr will
be considered when adopting a policy on installing dynamic speed display signs for City-owned streets.
D8. A request to increase the size of the pedestrian landing at the southwest corner of Vernon Ave at Artic
Way. The Sidewalk specialist added this location to their inspection list for ADA standards.
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BOARD & COMMISSION
ITEM REPORT
Date: May 15, 2025 Item Activity:
Meeting: Transportation Commission
Agenda Number: 6.2
Prepared By: Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Type: Other Department: Engineering
Item Title: 2025 Work Plan Updates
Action Requested:
None.
Information/Background:
Commissioners will provide updates on the status of current 2025 Work Plan initiatives (unless an
item is elsewhere on the current agenda). See attached work plan progress report.
Supporting Documentation:
1. 2025 Work Plan Progress Report
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BOARD & COMMISSION
ITEM REPORT
Date: May 15, 2025 Item Activity: Information
Meeting: Transportation Commission
Agenda Number: 7.1
Prepared By: Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Type: Other Department: Engineering
Item Title: Transportation Project Updates
Action Requested:
None.
Information/Background:
Staff will provide a brief update on current and upcoming transportation projects in and around Edina.
Supporting Documentation:
None
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BOARD & COMMISSION
ITEM REPORT
Date: May 15, 2025 Item Activity: Information
Meeting: Transportation Commission
Agenda Number: 7.2
Prepared By: Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Type: Other Department: Engineering
Item Title: 2025 Meeting Dates
Action Requested:
None.
Information/Background:
The Commission's next regular meeting is Thursday, June 26 at 6pm at Edina City Hall.
See attached schedule of all regular meeting dates for 2025.
Supporting Documentation:
1. Memo: 2025 Meeting Dates
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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
The Transportation Commission hold their regular meetings on the third Thursday of each month (see
exceptions below) 6 p.m. in the Community Room of Edina City Hall (4801 West 50th Street, Edina,
MN, 55424). For the 2025 calendar year, the regular meeting dates are as follows;
January 16 July 17
February 20 August 21
March 27* September 18
April 17 October 23*
May 15 November 20
June 26* December 18
*4th Thursday of the month
The Commission’s joint work session with City Council will be Tuesday, July 15 at 6 p.m. in the
Community Room of Edina City Hall.
Engineering Department
EdinaMN.gov
Date: April 14, 2025
To: Transportation Commission
From: Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Subject: 2025 Regular Meeting Dates
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