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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-09-16 HRA Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 10:33 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Chair Hovland called the HRA meeting to order at 10:33 P.M. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Commissioners Brindle, Staunton, Stewart and Chair Hovland. Commissioner Swenson was absent. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA Motion made by Commissioner Brindle, seconded by Commissioner Stewart approving the Meeting Agenda. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland Motion carried. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 17, 2015 APPROVED Motion made by Commissioner Staunton, seconded by Commissioner Brindle approving the Minutes of the Meeting of the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority for June 17, 2015. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland Motion carried. REQUEST FOR PURCHASE SOUTHDALE AREA TRAFFIC MODEL AND TRANSPORTATION STUDY Director Millner explained WSB in 2008 had assisted the City in the development of the original traffic model for the Southdale Area. The proposed project would update that model and prepare a transportation analysis for two land use density scenarios. The results of the study will document the traffic needs on the roadways and analyze roadway geometries and traffic control improvements required to accommodate future traffic growth. It will also analyze the existing and future pedestrian and bicycle system needs. Commissioner Brindle asked for the location of the study area. Staff explained the area was bordered by France and York Avenues on the east and west, with a northerly boundary of T.H. 62 and southerly boundary of 1-494. Following a brief discussion, Commissioner Stewart made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Brindle, awarding WSB & Associates Inc. a contract for the Southdale Area Traffic Model and Transportation Study at$125,000.00 Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Chair Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Scott Ne , xecutive Director Page I