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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Transportation Commission
City Hall Community Room
June 26, 2025
1. Call to Order
Vice Chair Brown called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Answering roll call: Commissioners Brown, Bildsten, Olson, Trueger, White, Wright
Late: Commissioners Lassig
Absent: Commissioners Lewis, Rosen
Staff present: Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni
3. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion was made by Commissioner Bildsten and seconded by Commissioner Wright 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 Wright to approve the
May 15, 2025 meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried.
5. Community Comment
Tony Tortorici, 4125 45th St, testified about Item A1 on the Traffic Safety Report of May 29, 2025. Tortorici
disagreed with the staff recommendation, stating that the street is near a park and has had two-sided parking
for a long time, which residents often use for private events.
Commissioner Lassig arrived at 6:10.
John Haugen, 5709 Beard Ave, testified about Item B2 in the Traffic Safety Report of May 29, 2025. Haugen
disagreed with the staff recommendation, stating that his neighbors have circulating a petition to City Council
requesting additional stop signs. Haugen asked the Commission to consider voting on this issue tonight.
6. Special Presentations
6.1. France Avenue Pedestrian Crossing
Economic Development Manager Bill Neuendorf presented preliminary concepts for the proposed France
Avenue pedestrian crossing for comments from the Commission.
Motion was made by Commissioner Bildsten and seconded by Commissioner Trueger to adopt the
following statement:
“The Transportation Commission has reviewed the France Avenue Pedestrian Crossing
presentation and endorses continuing work on this project.”
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Ayes: Bildsten, Brown, Olson, Trueger, Wright
Nays: White
Motion carried.
7. Reports/Recommendations
7.1. Traffic Safety Report of May 29, 2025
The Commissioner reviewed and commented on the report.
Item B2: Request for proactive review of traffic controls in Chowen Park
Motion was made by Commissioner Trueger and seconded by Commissioner White to support the
Chowen Park traffic petition for the installation of 10 stop signs and recommend that City
Council implement without further study. All voted aye. Motion carried.
7.2. 2025 Work Plan Updates
1. Safe and Equitable Mobility Action Plan Participation – The Task Force and Project
Management team met this month. Community survey has been extended through July 16.
2. Commission-Led Events – Participated in Edina Rides.
3. Review of City Policies/Ordinances – Committee asked staff for a contact at St. Louis Park.
4. City Code Update – No update.
5. City Code Regarding Bicycles – Committee continuing work on report.
7.3. Joint Work Session Preparation
The Commissioner discussed topics to cover in their joint work session with City Council on July 15.
7.4. 2026/2027 Work Plan Development
The Commissioner began discussing their 2026/2027 work plan proposal.
7.5. July 17 Meeting Discussion.
The Commissioner discussed the possible cancellation of the July 17 regular meeting.
8. Staff Comments – Received.
8.1. Transportation Projects Update
Staff provided an update on current and upcoming transportation projects in and around Edina.
8.2. 2025 Meeting Dates
The Commission’s next regular meeting is Thursday, July 17.
9. Chair and Member Comments – Received.
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10. Adjournment
Motion was made by Commissioner Trueger and seconded by Commissioner Bildsten to adjourn the
June 26, 2025 regular meeting at 8:54 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 1 6 100%
2 VACANT
3 Bildsten, Roger 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 100%
4 Lewis, Andy 1 1 1 1 1 5 83%
5 Rosen, Adam 1 1 1 1 1 5 83%
6 Brown, Chris 1 1 1 1 1 5 83%
7 Olson, Bethany 1 1 1 1 1 5 83%
8 White, Joan 1 1 1 3 75%
9 Trueger, Noah 1 1 2 50%
10 Lassig, Augie (s) 1 1 1 1 1 5 83%