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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Transportation Commission
City Hall Community Room
May 15, 2025
1. Call to Order
Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Answering roll call: Commissioners Bildsten, Rosen, Rubenstein, Wright, Lewis
Late: Commissioners Brown, Lassig
Absent: Commissioners Olson, Trueger, White
Staff present: Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni
3. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion was made by Commissioner Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Rosen to amend the agenda
to add Item 6.1 as a special recognition for Commissioner Rubenstein. 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 Rubenstein and seconded by Commissioner Bildsten to approve
the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Commissioner Brown arrived at 6:02.
5. Community Comment
Dan Reese, 5737 Zenith Ave, testified about the lack of traffic control signage in the Chowen Park
neighborhood. Reese distributed a survey and 96% of respondents say they are dissatisfied with traffic control
signage in the neighborhood (see attached handout). Reese requested that staff change their philosophy so
that every intersection has at least one direction controlled.
Commissioner Lassig arrived at 6:04.
Dave Henry, 5712 Creek Valley Rd, testified about Item A1 in the Traffic Safety Report of April 29, 2025.
Henry supported the staff recommendation and requested that the City paint the curbs in the cul-de-sac, near
fire hydrants and driveways.
6. Reports/Recommendations
6.1. Special Recognition – Tricia Rubenstein
Commissioner Rubenstein has resigned from the Commission, effective May 16. The Commission and
staff thanked her for serving on the Commission for the past four years.
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6.2. Traffic Safety Report of April 29, 2025
The Commissioner reviewed and commented on the report.
6.3. 2025 Work Plan Updates
1. Safe and Equitable Mobility Action Plan Participation – Community survey is open on BTE,
will have booth at upcoming Edina Rides event. Next task force meeting will be at the end of May.
2. Commission-Led Events – Commission will be at Edina Rides with swag to distribute.
3. Review of City Policies/Ordinances – Committee will reach out to Richfield and other cities for
more information.
4. City Code Update – No update.
5. City Code Regarding Bicycles – Mid-year modification approved by City Council.
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, June 26.
8. Chair and Member Comments – Received.
9. Adjournment
Motion was made by Commissioner Bildsten and seconded by Commissioner Brown to adjourn the
May 15, 2025 regular meeting at 6:45 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 1 1 1 5
SEAT NAME
1 Wright, Grant 1 1 1 1 1 5 100%
2 Rubenstein, Tricia 1 1 1 1 1 5 100%
3 Bildsten, Roger 1 1 1 1 1 5 100%
4 Lewis, Andy 1 1 1 1 1 5 100%
5 Rosen, Adam 1 1 1 1 1 5 100%
6 Brown, Chris 1 1 1 1 4 80%
7 Olson, Bethany 1 1 1 1 4 80%
8 Trueger, Noah 1 1 33%
9 White, Joan 1 1 2 67%
10 Lassig, Augie (s) 1 1 1 1 4 75%
East Chowen Park Neighborhood Survey Feedback May 2025
(approx. 300 houses door-dropped with online survey link paper flyer around the affected 5600-6000 blocks of York,
Zenith, Abbott, & Beard during the week of 5/8/2025 – 5/13/2025)
Map of Concerning Uncontrolled Intersections With Nearby Traffic Controls: