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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Transportation Commission
City Hall Community Room
July 16, 2026
1. Call to Order
Chair Wright called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Answering roll call: Commissioners Bildsten, Bruhschwein, Davidson, Lewis, Lukens, Olson, Rosen, Vandelist,
Wright
Absent: Commissioner Bracken, Lassig
Staff present: Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni
3. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion was made by Commissioner Bildsten and seconded by Commissioner Bruhschwein to amend
the agenda to include a discussion item about the Wooddale Avenue bike lane project. All voted aye.
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Vandelist and seconded by Commissioner Wright to amend the
agenda to include a discussion item about future bike improvement projects on Interlachen Boulevard
and Vernon Avenue. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Rosen 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 Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Bruhschwein to approve the
Jun 18, 2026 meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried.
5. Community Comment
Mark Epple testified about the Wooddale Avenue bike lane project. Epple requested that the City provide
evidence to justify the safety concerns and the negative impact to adjacent property owners.
Ann Kassid, W 54th St & Wooddale Avenue, testified about the Wooddale Avenue bike lane project. Kasid
requested that the Commission review the ramifications of this project.
Joanne Patterson, 4218 Sunnyside Road, testified about the Wooddale Avenue bike lane project. Patterson
spoke about the negative impact new bike lanes on Wooddale Avenue in St. Louis Park have had on safety and
traffic patterns.
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Hunter, Concord Terrace, testified about Item A3 on the Traffic Safety Report of June 30, 2026. Hunter noted
that on-street parking is only an issue for 15 minutes a day and that there is no reason to eliminate parking.
6. Reports/Recommendations
6.1. Traffic Safety Report of June 30, 2026
The Commission reviewed and commented on the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Committee.
Item A3: Parking restrictions on Concord Terrace
Motion was made by Commissioner Davidson and seconded by Commissioner Rosen to
recommend that City Council direct staff to review other options aside from full school day
parking restrictions.
Motion was made by Commissioner Davidson and seconded by Commissioner Vandelist to
amend the motion to include the following statement: “The Commission’s feedback is
supportive of residents’ position but recommends a more prescriptive window for parking
prohibition by investigated by staff.” All voted aye. Motion carried.
All voted aye. Amended motion carried.
6.2. Wooddale Ave Bike Lane Project Discussion
The Commission discussed the Wooddale Avenue bike lane project.
Motion was made by Commissioner Wright and seconded by Commissioner Bildsten to approve
the advisory communication as drafted.
Ayes: Bildsten, Bruhschwein, Davidson, Lewis, Lukens, Olson, Vandelist, Wright
Nays: Rosen
Motion carried.
6.3. Street Reconstruction Discussion
Planner Scipioni provided information on the City’s Proactive Pavement Management Program and future
street reconstruction schedule.
6.4. Interlachen and Vernon Bike Facilities Improvements
The Commission discussed future bicycle projects on Interlachen Boulevard and Vernon Avenue.
Motion was made by Commissioner Rosen and seconded by Commissioner Bildsten to email
Direct of Public Works Chad Millner in support of protected, separated bike lanes for the
Interlachen Boulevard and Vernon Avenue roadway improvements scheduled for 2027. All voted
aye. Motion carried.
6.5. 2026/2027 Work Plan Updates
1. Safe and Equitable Mobility Action Plan Participation – No update.
2. Traffic Safety Standards – Staff provided historic traffic safety reports, committee is reviewing and
classifying resident feedback.
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3. Innovative Traffic Calming Solutions – Committee is putting together a spreadsheet for
solutions that are available and will identify locations for implementation.
7. Staff Comments – Received.
7.1. 2026 Meeting Dates
The Commission’s next regular meeting is Thursday, August 20 at 6pm at Edina City Hall.
8. Chair and Member Comments – Received.
9. Adjournment
Motion was made by Commissioner Wright and seconded by Commissioner Bruhschwein to adjourn
the July 16, 2026 regular meeting at 8:26p.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 1 7
SEAT NAME
1 Wright, Grant 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 100%
2 Davidson, Scott 1* 1 1 1 4 80%
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 Lukens, Laura 1 1 1 1 1 5 100%
7 Olson, Bethany 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 100%
8 Bruhschwein, Taylor 1 1 1 1 1 5 100%
9 Vandelist, Jake 1 1 1* 1 1 5 100%
10 Lassig, Augie (s) 1 1* 2 29%
11 Bracken, Logan (s) 1 1 1 3 43%
* Attended remotely