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Meeting location:
Edina City Hall
Community Room
4801 W. 50th St.
Edina, MN
Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda
Thursday, August 21, 2025
6:00 PM
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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 July 31, 2025
6.2. 2025 Work Plan Updates
6.3. 2026/2027 Work Plan Development
7. Staff Comments
7.1. Transportation Projects Update
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7.2. 2025 Meeting Dates
8. Chair and Member Comments
9. Adjournment
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BOARD & COMMISSION
ITEM REPORT
Date: August 21, 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 Transportation Commission's July 17 regular meeting.
Information/Background:
See attached draft minutes.
Supporting Documentation:
1. Draft Minutes , Jul. 17, 2025
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Draft Minutes☐
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Transportation Commission
City Hall Community Room
July 17, 2025
1. Call to Order
Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Answering roll call: Commissioners Brown, Bildsten, Olson, White, Wright, Lewis
Late: Commissioners Rosen, Lassig
Absent: Commissioner Trueger
Staff present: Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni
3. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion was made by Commissioner Brown and seconded by Commissioner Bildsten 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 Brown to approve the
June 26, 2025 meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Commissioner Rosen arrived at 6:03.
5. Community Comment
None.
6. Reports/Recommendations
6.1. 2024 PACS Fund Summary Report
Liaison Scipioni presented the 2024 Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund Summary Report for review and
comment.
Commissioner Lassig arrived at 6:12.
6.2. Dynamic Display Speed Display Sign Policy
Liaison Scipioni presented the draft dynamic speed display sign policy for review and comment.
6.3. Traffic Safety Report of June 27, 2025
The Commissioner reviewed and commented on the report.
6.4. 2025 Work Plan Updates
1. Safe and Equitable Mobility Action Plan Participation – PMT meeting held this week, reviewed
new data from safety analysis. Community survey closed this week.
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Draft Minutes☐
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
2. Commission-Led Events – Considering the Centennial Lakes Farmers Market and/or a bike/walk to
school event this fall.
3. Review of City Policies/Ordinances – No update.
4. City Code Update – No update.
5. City Code Regarding Bicycles – Discussed preliminary thoughts with Council at joint work session
this week.
6.5. 2026/2027 Work Plan Development
The Commissioner continued discussing their 2026/2027 work plan proposal.
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, August 21.
8. Chair and Member Comments – Received.
9. Adjournment
Motion was made by Commissioner Brown and seconded by Commissioner Bildsten to adjourn the July
17, 2025 regular meeting at 8:51 p.m. All voted aye. Motion carried.
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Draft Minutes☐
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
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 1 7
SEAT NAME
1 Wright, Grant 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 100%
2 VACANT
3 Bildsten, Roger 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 100%
4 Lewis, Andy 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 86%
5 Rosen, Adam 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 86%
6 Brown, Chris 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 86%
7 Olson, Bethany 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 86%
8 White, Joan 1 1 1 1 4 80%
9 Trueger, Noah 1 1 2 40%
10 Lassig, Augie (s) 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 86%
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BOARD & COMMISSION
ITEM REPORT
Date: August 21, 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 July 31, 2025
Action Requested:
Review and comment on the staff report.
Information/Background:
The Traffic Safety Committee recommends action on one item and no action on one item. See
attached staff report.
Supporting Documentation:
1. Traffic Safety Report of July 31, 2025
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Strong FoundationCITY GOALS:Better TogetherReliable Service Livable City Staff Report
City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Date:
To:
From:
Subject:
August 21, 2025
Transportation Commission
Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator
Traffic Safety Report of July 31, 2025
Staff Recommendation:
Review and comment on the staff recommendations.
Information / Background:
The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on July 31. 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 September 2 meeting.
Section A: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends action
A1. Request for added signage near Blake Rd and Interlachen Blvd Roundabout
Staff recommends installing a hidden driveway sign
for westbound traffic.
Description Resident at 6224 Interlachen has concerns with
visibility of driveway for westbound traffic on
Interlachen
AADT 7,260
85% Speed 37 MPH
Crashes None in past ten years
Unique
Circumstances
Home at 6212 and 6224 share driveways.
Previous Work Blake-Interlachen roundabout constructed in 2023.
Interlachen Blvd approaching roundabout facing west.
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STAFF REPORT Page 2
Section B: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends no action
B1. Request for crosswalk over Hazelton Rd at Target and Yorktown Mall
Staff recommends no action. Staff will consider safety
improvements when planning future projects in the area.
Section D: Other traffic safety items handled
D1. Vegetation trimming complaints handled at the following locations: Hansen Rd at W 65th St, W 64th St,
W 57th St at Abbott Ave, Naomi Dr and Danens Dr and W 50th St at Browndale Ave.
D2. Speed complaints on Johnson Dr and W 42nd St. Traffic studies found average speeds of 23.7 and 25.6
MPH respectfully. Staff is satisfied with speeds.
D3. A request for permanent speed display sign on W 44th St. The location is added for review once a City-
wide policy is approved.
D4. A complaint regarding volume of traffic during morning rush hour on Sunnyside Rd. The requester was
advised to proceed through the area with caution.
D5 A resident within the 4600 block of Arden Ave was requesting street parking enforcement and to
temporarily shift restrictions to the opposite side of the street for street sweeping. Both concerns with sent
to Police for enforcement and Public Works for street sweeping.
D6. Request to make two-way stop controls into all-way at St. Johns Ave and Lakeview Dr. With no
reported crashes and 415 vehicles entering the intersection per day, all-way controls are not warranted.
D7. A repeat concern of safety at Tracy Ave and Benton Ave citing vehicles not stopping and yielding
properly. The EPD was requested for enforcement.
D8. Pedestrian signal timing complaint on W 70th St east of HWY 100/Normandale Rd frontage Rd. MnDOT
was dispatched and fixed the signal.
D9. Many complaints of signal timing on France Ave at Minnesota Dr due to the 494 construction. Timing
has been reviewed and drivers are asked to use patience and caution in the area.
D10. Signal timing complaints at France and W 69th St due to detoured vehicles from the York Ave utility
closure. Hennepin County updated the timing to accommodate the detour.
Description Requester says it’s dangerous to cross here.
AADT 10,605
85% Speed N/A
Crashes Three in past ten years.
Street Width 50’ (four travel lanes)
Unique
Circumstances
Promenade crossing is 500’ west. York Ave
crossing is 410’ east.
Future Work No planned work in five-year CIP.
Hazelton Rd
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STAFF REPORT Page 3
D11. A request made for all-way stop controls at Valley View Rd and Brookview Ave. Warrants are not met
with two crashes reported in past five years and adequate sight lines. Added stop controls on Valley View
Rd would needlessly increase vehicle cuing and delays.
D12. A request to make two way stops into all-way controls at Hibiscus Ave and West Shore Dr due to the
intersection being offset. The intersection has adequate sight lines, total volume under 900 ADT and no
reported crashes in past ten years. All-way warrants are not met.
D13. A resident requested to install flashers to the all-way stop at W 70th St and Tracy Ave to improve stop
compliance. All stop signs are visible upon approaches. Edina doesn’t utilize stop signs with flashers and the
police department was notified of driver behavior for enforcement.
D14. A request made for all-way stop controls on St. Johns Ave at W 56th St or Oak Dr to improve vehicle
speeds. Both intersections are two-way stop controlled and don’t meet all-way warrants. Stop signs aren’t
recommended to improve vehicle speeds.
D15. A request for RRFBs at the crosswalk over Tracy Ave at Countryside Rd. The current crosswalk
treatment aligns with City policy.
D16. A request for speed bumps and parking restrictions on W 51st St near 50th & France due to speed
concerns. Speed bumps are not used in public streets and the requester was encouraged to submit a
petition to restrict parking.
Section E: Items recommended for police enforcement
E1. A complaint was made regarding a specific vehicle consistently in the Chowen Park neighborhood. The
concern was shared with the EPD.
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BOARD & COMMISSION
ITEM REPORT
Date: August 21, 2025 Item Activity: Information
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 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: August 21, 2025 Item Activity: Discussion
Meeting: Transportation Commission
Agenda Number: 6.3
Prepared By: Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Type: Other Department: Engineering
Item Title: 2026/2027 Work Plan Development
Action Requested:
None.
Information/Background:
the Commission will continue to develop their 2026/2027 work plan proposal. See attached staff
report.
Supporting Documentation:
1. Staff Report: 2026-27 Work Plan Development
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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Information / Background:
To aid in the development of the 2026-2027 work plan, staff would like to provide the Commission with
the following guidance and recommendations:
General
1. Commission work plans are developed by the Commission, not the staff liaison.
2. Commissioners are encouraged to review the goals from the Transportation Chapter of
the 2018 Comprehensive Plan when considering work plan initiatives.
3. There should be at least one Commissioners willing to lead each initiative for the
Commission to propose it.
4. Work plan initiatives should not include City Department work plan initiatives. While
there may be overlap, the role of the Commission should be made clear.
5. List proposed initiatives in order of priority (#1 is highest priority).
6. Commissions should be careful not to overload their work plan, but pursue an
achievable number of initiatives.
7. The “Parking Lot” is reserved for initiatives the Commission considered but did not
proposed as part of the work plan. These items are not considered approved and would
require a work plan amendment approved by Council to allow the Commission to begin
work.
Initiative and Outcome Fields
When writing initiatives, make sure the following points are addressed:
1. What is the specific action/outcome?
2. Describe what the Commission will do.
3. Describe what the outcome(s) will look like.
Examples:
Study and report on other agencies’ processes for completing traffic impact studies
Review and recommend change to the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund policy
Date: July 17, 2025
To: Transportation Commission
From: Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Subject: 2026-2027 Work Plan Development
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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
The 2026-2027 Work Plan development schedule will proceed as follows:
July 17
August 21
Regular ETC meetings 2026-2027 work plan development
September 18 Regular ETC meeting Deadline to approve 2026-2027 work plan proposal
October 22 City Council work
session Chairs will present 2026-2027 work plan proposals
Council will review, ask clarifying questions and give
feedback to City staff on possible amendments to
initiatives
Staff Liaisons will be available for questions
November 4 City Council work
session City Manager will present 2026-2027 work plan
proposals with liaison and Manager comments
Council will review, ask clarifying questions and give
feedback on initiatives
Staff Liaisons will be available for questions
December 2 Regular City Council
meeting Council will approve 2026-2027 work plans
January 1, 2026 Commissions begin work on 2026-2027 work plans
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BOARD & COMMISSION
ITEM REPORT
Date: August 21, 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 Projects Update
Action Requested:
None.
Information/Background:
Staff will provide a brief update on current and upcoming transportation projects in and around Edina.
Supporting Documentation:
1. Staff Presentation
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City Projects
•Vernon Ave/Hwy100 interchange
•Presidents reconstruction
•York Ave trunk sanitary
•Rosland Park pedestrian bridge
•Wooddale Ave bridge
•France Ave pedestrian crossing
Update:
•Working to address traffic issues at Benton Ave and
frontage roads
•Separate work on Hwy 100 reducing one lane in each
direction through Sept
•50th St closure through 8/22 for watermain work
•Virtual public meeting Thursdays at 11 a.m.
•More info: https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/vernon-
hwy100
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City Projects
•Vernon Ave/Hwy100 interchange
•Presidents reconstruction
•York Ave trunk sanitary
•Rosland Park pedestrian bridge
•Wooddale Ave bridge
•France Ave pedestrian crossing
Update:
•Topsoil and sod installation in Phase 1
•Curb installation in Phase 2
•Temp water installation in Phase 3
•More info:
https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/presidents-ab
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City Projects
•Vernon Ave/Hwy100 interchange
•Presidents reconstruction
•York Ave trunk sanitary
•Rosland Park pedestrian bridge
•Wooddale Ave bridge
•France Ave pedestrian crossing
Update:
•Paving Phase 1 this week
•Transitioning to Phase 2 (69th St to Hazelton Rd)Aug 27
•More info: https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/york-
trunk-sanitary
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City Projects
•Vernon Ave/Hwy100 interchange
•Presidents reconstruction
•York Ave trunk sanitary
•Rosland Park pedestrian bridge
•Wooddale Ave bridge
•France Ave pedestrian crossing
Update:
•No update
•More info:
https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/rosland-park-
bridge
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City Projects
•Vernon Ave/Hwy100 interchange
•Presidents reconstruction
•York Ave trunk sanitary
•Rosland Park pedestrian bridge
•Wooddale Ave bridge
•France Ave pedestrian crossing
Update:
•No update
•More info:
https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/wooddale-
avenue-bridge-project?tool=news_feed#tool_tab
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City Projects
•Vernon Ave/Hwy100 interchange
•Presidents reconstruction
•York Ave trunk sanitary
•Rosland Park pedestrian bridge
•Wooddale Ave bridge
•France Ave pedestrian crossing
Update:
•Council authorized staff to prepare preliminary
engineering study and cost estimate
•More info:
https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/france-avenue-
pedestrian-crossing
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Other Agency Projects
•MnDOT I-494
•MnDOT Hwy 62 Noise Wall
•Metro Transit E Line BRT
•Hennepin County pedestrian ramp updates
•Hennepin County overlays
Update:
•Short-term evening ramp closures between East Bush Lake
Rd and 12th Ave
•SB France Ave ramp to WB I-494 closed through fall
•More info:
https://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/i494edina-
richfield/index.html
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Other Agency Projects
•MnDOT I-494
•MnDOT Hwy 62 Noise Wall
•Metro Transit E Line BRT
•Hennepin County pedestrian ramp updates
•Hennepin County overlays
Update:
•No update
•Looking to maintain sidewalk access to France Ave,
potentially add sidewalk access to Xerxes Ave
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Other Agency Projects
•MnDOT I-494
•MnDOT Hwy 62 Noise Wall
•Metro Transit E Line BRT
•Hennepin County pedestrian ramp updates
•Hennepin County overlays
Update:
•Station platforms substantially completed
•More info: https://www.metrotransit.org/e-line-project
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Other Agency Projects
•MnDOT I-494
•MnDOT Hwy 62 Noise Wall
•Metro Transit E Line BRT
•Hennepin County pedestrian ramp updates
•Hennepin County overlays
Update:
•Providing design comments to County
•Construction anticipated in 2026
•More info:
https://www.hennepin.us/en/residents/transportation/road-
maintenance
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Other Agency Projects
•MnDOT I-494
•MnDOT Hwy 62 Noise Wall
•Metro Transit E Line BRT
•Hennepin County pedestrian ramp updates
•Hennepin County overlays
Update:
•No update
•More info:
https://www.hennepin.us/en/residents/transportation/road-
maintenance
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Private Redevelopment
•3510 Galleria
•7001 York Ave
•5100 Eden Ave
Update:
•Conditional use permit approved by Council 8/19
•More info: https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/rivian-at-
galleria-conditional-use-permit
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Private Redevelopment
•3510 Galleria
•7001 York Ave
•5100 Eden Ave
Update:
•Temporary sidewalk on W 70th St between York and
Xerxes Ave
•More info: https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/rivian-at-
galleria-conditional-use-permit
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Private Redevelopment
•3510 Galleria
•7001 York Ave
•5100 Eden Ave
Update:
•Temporary sidewalk installed on west side of Arcadia Ave
•More info: https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/rivian-at-
galleria-conditional-use-permit
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BOARD & COMMISSION
ITEM REPORT
Date: August 21, 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, September 18 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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