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Transportation Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Public Works Facility - Multi-Purpose Room
Thursday, November 18, 2021
6:00 PM
I.Call To Order
II.Roll Call
III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda
IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A.Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of October 28, 2021
V.Community Comment
During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share relevant issues
or concerns. 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. Generally speaking, items
that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment.
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 sta% for
consideration at a future meeting.
VI.Reports/Recommendations
A.Tra%c Safety Report of October 26, 2021
B.2021 Work Plan Updates
VII.Chair And Member Comments
VIII.Sta. Comments
A.2022 Work Plan Proposal
IX.Adjournment
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Date: November 18, 2021 Agenda Item #: IV.A.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Minutes
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of October
28, 2021
Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the minutes of the Transportation Commission regular meeting of October 28, 2021.
INTRODUCTION:
See attached draft minutes.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Draft Minutes: Oct. 28, 2021
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Transportation Commission
Public Works Multi-Purpose Room
October 28, 2021
I. Call To Order
Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call: Commissioners Ahler, McCarthy, Plumb-Smith, Johnson
Late: Commissioners Kitui, Clark
Absent: Commissioners Brown, Kane, Lewis, Richman
Staff present: Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni, Assistant City Engineer Aaron Ditzler, Project
Engineer Charlie Gerk
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Motion was made by Commissioner Plumb-Smith and seconded by Commissioner McCarthy
to approve the agenda. Quorum was not reached. Motion failed.
Commissioner Kitui arrived at 6:06.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
Motion was made by Commissioner McCarthy and seconded by Commissioner Ahler to
approve the September 23, 2021 meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried.
V. Community Comment
Paul Rosland with Suburban Waste Services stated that the Commission’s organized trash collection report
indicates more impact than there actually would be, noting that there is minimal impact with regard to the
environment, economy, quality of life or traffic. Rosland also noted that the intersection study cited in the
report didn’t accurately account for recycling and organics trucks.
Jason Vierkant with Vierkant Disposal testified that residents won’t get the quality of service with organized
collection that they receive now. Vierkant also noted that there are significant impacts to garbage haulers
when cities go to organized collection and that he almost lost his business in Bloomington after they
recently switched.
VI. Reports/Recommendations
A. 2022 Roadway Reconstruction Projects
Assistant City Engineer Aaron Ditzler and Project Engineer Charlie Gerk presenting the proposed 2022
roadway reconstruction projects for review and comment. Comments from Commissioners included;
Morningside D/E
o Why wouldn’t the City consider extending the existing Grimes Ave sidewalk north to
West 42nd St?
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o Would the proposed bike boulevard have sharrows?
o Support narrowing W 42nd St and Morningside Rd due to multiple speed complaints.
Blake Rd
o East of the project area on Interlachen Blvd, would the bike lane improvements continue
in the future?
o Support the proposed 6’ bike lanes.
o How will bikers move through the proposed roundabout?
o Every time the City has added a roundabout, it has been a positive experience.
o Where does the proposed shared-use path start?
o Support the concrete bike lanes instead of asphalt.
o Is it possible to include bollards on the bike lane for additional protection and
separation?
B. East Grandview Transportation Study.
Staff presented the East Grandview Transportation Study for review and comment. Comments from
Commissioners included;
What are the benefits of the proposed “dog bone” roundabout compared to the two mini
roundabouts recommended at the intersection of Eden Ave and Grange Rd?
Would the proposed westbound left turn at W 50th St and Grange Rd include a dedicated signal
cycle? This might be needed for the neighborhood traffic making U-turns to travel east.
Support the proposed pedestrian bridge over Highway 100.
The proposed shared-use path on Grange Rd might be unsafe if the freeway ramps remain.
Is there a way to provide temporary ped/bike facilities over the Eden and Vernon Ave bridges to
connect to the proposed shared-use paths on the east side?
Recommend the City conduct a feasibility study on implementing bike lanes on Eden Ave.
Commissioner Clark arrived at 6:59.
C. Organized Trash Collection Final Report
The Commission reviewed the final draft report for the organized trash collection initiative.
Motion was made by Commissioner McCarthy and seconded by Commissioner Plumb-
Smith to approve the organized trash collection report with the amended
recommendation:
“The Transportation Commission believes that there is sufficient evidence to support
establishing organized trash collection in Edina and recommends that City Council create a plan
to establish organized trash collection, including a communication plan to educate the
community and solicit public input.”
All voted aye. Motion carried.
Commissioner Kanti Mahanty left at 7:32.
Commissioner Clark left at 8:01.
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
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D. Traffic Safety Report of September 28, 2021
The Commission reviewed and commented on the Traffic Safety Report of September 28, 2021.
E. 2021 Work Plan Updates
#1 Organized Trash Collection – Commission approved the final report.
#2 Street Funding Task Force – City will host a Town Talk on the recent changes to street
funding. The virtual event will be Monday, November 1 from 7-8 pm, hosted by City Manager
Scott Neal with presentation by Engineering Director Chad Millner and Ann Swenson, chair of
the Street Funding Task Force. More information can be found on BetterTogetherEdina.org.
#3 CloverRide – New rack cards have arrived with updated route and schedule information.
City will provide DARTS with a letter of support for federal grant to purchase two wheelchair-
accessible transit vehicles.
#4 Traffic Safety Reports – Commission reviewed the September 28 report.
#5 Capital Improvement Projects – Sidewalk construction has begun on the roadway
reconstruction projects.
#6 Traffic Impact Studies & TDM – Commission reviewed 7001 France study. Staff is
expecting studies for projects at 7300 Bush Lake Rd and 4660 W 77th St.
#7 Metro Transit Connectivity – No update.
F. Proposed 2022 Regular Meeting Dates
Staff presented the proposed regular meeting dates for the 2022 calendar year.
Motion was made by Commissioner Plumb-Smith and seconded by Commissioner Kitui to
approve the proposed 2022 regular meeting dates. All voted aye. Motion carried.
VII. Chair and Member Comments – Received.
VIII. Staff Comments – Received.
IX. Adjournment
Motion was made by Commissioner McCarthy and seconded by Commissioner Plumb-Smith
to adjourn the October 28, 2021 meeting at 8:25 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 1 1 1 1 1 10
NAME
Ahler, Mindy 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 100%
Brown, Chris 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 88%
Johnson, Kirk 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 100%
Kane, Bocar 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 90%
Kitui, Janet 1 1 1 1 1 5 100%
Lewis, Andy 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 88%
McCarthy, Bruce 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 70%
Plumb-Smith, Jill 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 90%
Richman, Lori 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 80%
Clark, Anna (s) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 70%
Kanti Mahanty, Stephen (s) 1 1 2 100%
Lafferty, Peter 1 1 Resigned 2 N/A
Scherer, Matthew Resigned 0 N/A
Atri, Nihar (s) 1 1 1 1 1 1 Term Expired 6 67%
Khariwala, Anand (s) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Term Expired 7 78%
Participated virtually
Date: November 18, 2021 Agenda Item #: VI.A.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator
Item Activity:
Subject:Traffic Safety Report of October 26, 2021 Discussion
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Review and comment on the Traffic Safety Report of October 26, 2021.
INTRODUCTION:
See attached staff report.
Comments received by the Commission will be included in the staff report provided to City Council at their
December 7 regular meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Traffic Safety Report of October 26, 2021
November 18, 2021
Transportation Commission
Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator
Traffic Safety Report of October 26, 2021
Information / Background:
The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on October 26. The Traffic
Safety Coordinator, Transportation Planner, Streets Public Service Worker, Police Sergeant, Public Works
Director and Assistant City Planner was in attendance for this meeting. The City Engineer was not able to
attend, but was informed of the decisions and had no objections to the recommendations.
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 December 7 regular meeting.
Section A: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends action
A1. Request to improve visibility of No Parking sign on W 52nd Street near Gorgas Avenue.
• Resident is concerned with a tree blocking
parking restriction sign.
• Streets were reconstructed in 2015.
• Parking is allowed on the south side of W
52nd Street.
Staff recommends relocating blocked sign
approximately 40’ to the east, making it visible
for westbound traffic on W 52nd Street.
Blocked Parking Restriction Sign
STAFF REPORT Page 2
Section B: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends no action
B1. On-street parking issues near 7429 Bush Lake Road.
• EPD has received complaints from business
tenants of vehicles parking to close to the
southern driveway and the adjacent hydrant.
• On-street parking is allowed on east side of
Bush Lake Road.
• Parking is prohibited within 10’ from a
hydrant and within 5’ from a private
driveway.
• No crashes have been reported since on-street parking has been permitted.
Staff recommends no changes as EPD can enforce current restrictions.
B2. Request for parking restrictions on the west side of Arcadia Avenue at 5101 Gus Young Lane.
• Requester states vehicles park up to
driveway, impacting sight lines.
• Trees also impact sight lines.
• ADT on Arcadia Avenue north of Gus
Young Lane is 1,100 vehicles per day.
• Parking is restricted on east side of Arcadia
Avenue.
• A marked crosswalk is present north of the
driveway.
• In October 2018, a crash was reported on
Arcadia Avenue involving a parked car.
• Starbucks drive thru regularly causes
morning backups along Arcadia Avenue in
both directions.
Staff recommends no changes given the low number of reported crashes and the high
demand for parking in the area.
Section D: Other traffic safety items handled
D1. Two residents requested one-sided parking restrictions on Beard Place due to high number of park
goers at Strachauer Park. The residents were referred to submit a petition to City Council as Beard Place
was recently reconstructed and designed to allow two-sided parking.
D2. A concern was raised about two campaign signs impacting sight lines at Benton and Tracy Avenues. The
resident at the intersection was notified and moved the signs.
D3. A complaint was submitted regarding no advanced detour signage for a two-day closure on Valley View
Road east of Wooddale Avenue. The complaint was sent to the project supervisor and the work was
completed on schedule.
D4. Two requests for yield signs to be replaced with stop controls at the intersections of St. Johns Avenue
and Garrison Lane, and Johnson Drive and Warden Avenue. Due to low traffic volumes and three combined
crashes in the last eight years, stop controls are not warranted.
7429 Bush Lake Southern Driveway
Arcadia Avenue Sight Line Facing South
STAFF REPORT Page 3
D5. Requests for stop controls on W 59th St at Beard Ave, Abbott Ave, Zenith Ave and York Ave due to a
crash at an alley entrance in 2020. Only stop controls at the intersections are east and west traffic on W
59th at York due to available sight lines. No other stop controls are warranted in the four intersections.
D6. Two requests were made for stop signs at W 57th Street at Abbott Avenue. This intersection has no
crash history, low traffic volume and adequate site lines. No stop control warrants are met.
D7. A resident was concerned with vehicle speeds and pedestrian safety along W 40th Street near Lynn
Avenue bordering St. Louis Park. The resident was informed of an anticipated street reconstruction project
in the area that could address these concerns. No changes are recommended at this time.
D8. A request was made for a No Outlet sign at the entrance of Blake Circle at Blake Road. No sign is
warranted as the end of the cul-de-sac is visible from Blake Road.
D10. All-way stop signs were requested at Division Street at Rutledge Avenue. Rutledge Avenue is stop
controlled due to sight line impacts, but an all-way stop is not warranted.
D11. Requests were made to slow traffic on the 5400 block of Halifax Avenue and 4500 block of
Vandervork Avenue. 2021 85% speed is 26.8 and 26.6 mph, respectively. Speed concerns appear perceived
and no action is warranted.
D12. A resident was concerned with delivery vehicles not finding their home on the Scandia Road cul-de-sac
and was looking for further address signage. The resident was informed to submit a petition with City
Council for a sign or other ways to address the concern.
Date: November 18, 2021 Agenda Item #: VI.B.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:2021 Work Plan Updates Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
Commissioners will provide updates on the status of 2021 Work P lan initiatives (unless an item is elsewhere on
the current agenda). See attached work plan.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2021 Work Plan Progress Report
Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports]
Amended by Council May 4, 2021
Commission: Transportation Commission
2021 Annual Work Plan
Initiative #1 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Organized Trash Collection
Investigate the impacts of organized trash collection while considering
the travel demand management objectives, environmental goals and
reducing wear-and-tear on City streets.
Deliverable
Report for City Council
Lead
Jill Plumb-Smith
Target
Completion Date
Q4
Budget Required: Funds not needed.
Staff Support Required: 1-2 hours per month from Staff Liaison; periodic support from Recycling Coordinator and/or Organics Recycling Coordinator.
Jan: VANTAGE project team prepared a charter; kick-off meeting is tentatively scheduled for mid-February. Richfield is looking at switching to organized
collection.
Feb: Kick-off meeting with VANTAGE team is tentatively scheduled for the first week in March.
Mar: Kick-off meeting was held March 4. Students had good questions and preliminary research; project team discussed deliverables, research methodology and
potential case studies. Students are developing a survey to share with residents.
Apr: Midpoint meeting with VANTAGE tomorrow. Commissioners have not gotten as much feedback as they would like. Team drafted a survey asking residents
how they feel about trash collection; distribution could be next step for Commission.
May: Midpoint meeting with VANTAGE April 16. The team has done more research on other cities, drafted a survey but the City has said not to distribute this
year. The team is analyzing traffic data collected by staff. The final VANTAGE report is expected May 25.
Jun: Final meeting with VANTAGE team held May 25. The next step is to compare data and verify sources in their final report.
Jul: Subcommittee is meeting July 26 to discuss next steps. Staff shared contacts from Richfield and Bloomington.
Aug: Subcommittee met July 26, created a draft report. Meeting with EEC rap and liaison Monday to discuss proposed 2022 work plan initiative.
Sep: Subcommittee is incorporating revisions and additional information to the draft report. EEC review and provided comments at their September 9 meeting.
Oct: Commission approved the final report.
Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports]
Amended by Council May 4, 2021
Initiative #2 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide)
Street Funding Task Force
Continue representation on 2020 Street Funding Task
Force until task force is complete.
Deliverable
One Commissioner will actively participate in the
Task Force and provide regular updates to the rest
of the Commission.
Lead
Matt Scherer
Target
Completion Date
Q2
Budget Required: Funds not needed.
Staff Support Required: No staff support will be necessary beyond what has been previously committed to this initiative.
Jan: No update.
Feb: Task Force will present final report to City Council in March. Two options are recommended; replacing 50% or 100% of assessment costs with city taxes. The
Task Force also recommends that subcut and retaining wall costs no longer be assessed.
Mar: Completed.
Jun: Staff discussed the Task Force funding options at June 1 City Council work session. Council expressed support for Option 1, which would transition from
special assessments to 100% taxes over 16 years. Staff is preparing an update to the assessment policy and an outline of the transition period for Council
consideration later this summer.
Aug: City Council approved a revision to the assessment policy that will transition away from special assessments for street reconstruction over the next 16
years. More information is available on the BetterTogetherEdina webpage.
Oct: City will host a Town Talk on the recent changes to street funding. The virtual event will be Monday, November 1 from 7-8 pm, hosted by City Manager Scott
Neal with presentation by Engineering Director Chad Millner and Ann Swenson, chair of the Street Funding Task Force. More information can be found on
BetterTogetherEdina.org.
Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports]
Amended by Council May 4, 2021
Initiative #3 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
CloverRide
Review and comment on the CloverRide circulator bus service contract
operations and marketing throughout the year as it is brought to them
from the CloverRide advisory committee.
Deliverable
Commission comments will be
included in regular meeting minutes
and staff reports to City Council.
Lead
Mindy Ahler
Target
Completion Date
Q4
Budget Required: Funds are allocated in the Engineering Department’s operating budget to cover the service contract and related marketing. These funds are
administered by staff.
Staff Support Required: 1-3 hours per month by Staff Liaison; periodic support from Communications for marketing and promotional materials.
Jan: Commissioners suggest reaching out to Yorktown Continental about resident outreach. The current service contract expires in June.
Feb: No update.
Mar: Advisory committee met March 10. Ridership is picking up and approaching pre-pandemic levels. Drivers are accommodating diverted stops. Recent
surveying by DARTS shows riders are satisfied with the service and feel safe riding the bus. The City should consider providing bus passes for riders to share with
friends.
Apr: Staff will send a letter to residential properties along the route and distribute bus passes for riders to share with friends.
May: Commission reviewed and commented on staff’s recommendation to renew the service for another year.
Jun: Service was renewed through June 2022.
Jul: No Southdale properties have responded to mailer sent last week. Next committee meeting is August 4.
Aug: Subcommittee met August 4. Ridership is steady around 10 per week, but still below pre-COVID levels. Staff provided the Senior Center with more bus
passes and is updating the rack card to have available at City facilities.
Sep: DARTS proposed changes to the route to allow more time for deferred stops. Staff is working with Communications to update the route map and associated
promotional materials.
Oct: New rack cards arrived with updated route and schedule information. City will provide DARTS with a letter of support for federal grant to purchase two
wheelchair-accessible transit vehicles.
Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports]
Amended by Council May 4, 2021
Initiative #4 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Traffic Safety Reports
Review and comment on monthly Traffic Safety Reports.
Deliverable
Commission recommendations will be
included in staff reports to City
Council.
Lead
Kirk Johnson (Chair)
Target
Completion Date
Q4
Budget Required: Funds not needed.
Staff Support Required: 1-2 hours per month by Staff Liaison.
Jan: Staff will present the 2020 summary report at the next meeting.
Feb: Commission commented on the 2020 summary report.
Mar: No update.
Apr: Commission reviewed the March 30, 2021 report.
May: Commission reviewed the April 27, 2021 report.
Jun: Commission reviewed the May 21, 2021 report; recommended further consideration of driveway access on Interlachen Blvd (B2).
Jul: Commission reviewed the June, 29, 2021 report; recommended posting 25-mph speed limit signs and considering additional speed mitigation options on
Antrim Road (Item B1); recommended constructing pedestrian curb ramp between Kellogg Avenue and Edina Flats (Item B4); recommended the City advocate
for additional crossing enhancements at West 42nd Street and France Avenue (Item C1); recommended further study of a crosswalk request at Antrim Road and
West 70th Street (item D4).
Aug: Commission reviewed the July 27, 2021 report.
Sep: No update.
Oct: Commission reviewed the September 28, 2021 report.
Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports]
Amended by Council May 4, 2021
Initiative #5 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Capital Improvement Projects
Review and comment on roadway reconstruction projects and projects
funded by the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund. Commission
will also review and comment on staff’s application of the equity
criteria.
Deliverable
Commission comments will be
included in staff reports to City
Council.
Lead
Jill Plumb-Smith (Vice
Chair)
Target
Completion Date
Q4
Budget Required: Funds not needed.
Staff Support Required: 1-5 hours per month by Staff Liaison.
Jan: Staff will present the 2020 annual report at the next meeting.
Feb: Commission commented on the 2020 PACS Fund report.
Mar: No update.
Apr: Staff will ask City Council to approve Melody Lake reconstruction project April 20. Creek Knoll reconstruction project is out for bids. Other PACS Fund
projects being designed include shared-use paths on Eden Ave, Highlands Park and McCauley Trail and sidewalks on France Ave.
May: No update.
Jun: No update.
Jul: Melody Lake and Creek Knoll reconstruction projects are underway; sidewalks are part of later phases. Eden Ave reconstruction has been delayed to early
August.
Aug: Eden Ave between Sherwood Rd and Arcadia Ave is closed until the end of October. The new shared-use paths at Highlands Park are expected to be paved
next week. Staff is discussing property impacts of proposed facilities on McCauley Trl and Olinger Blvd with adjacent property owners.
Sep: Sidewalk construction hasn’t started yet on the reconstruction projects. The Highlands Park shared-use path is completed except for turf restoration.
Oct: Sidewalk construction has begun on the roadway reconstruction projects.
Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports]
Amended by Council May 4, 2021
Initiative #6 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Travel Impact Studies & Travel Demand Management
Review and comment on traffic impact studies and Travel Demand
Management plans associated with the proposed developments.
Deliverable
Commission comments will be
included in staff reports to City
Council.
Lead(s)
Bocar Kane, Lori
Richman, Bruce
McCarthy, Kirk Johnson
Target
Completion Date
Q4
Budget Required: Funds not needed.
Staff Support Required: 1-2 hours per month by Staff Liaison.
Jan: Council reviewed a sketch plan for 4917 Eden Ave, TIS is being prepared.
Feb: Staff is awaiting studies for projects at 4917 Eden Ave, 4040 W 70th St and 4660 W 77th St. The project application for 6600 France Ave was withdrawn.
Mar: Staff presented the draft TDM policy to the Planning Commission March 10 and will bring to the City Council for approval April 20. Staff is awaiting the
traffic study for a proposed project at 4917 Eden Ave.
Apr: Staff will present the TDM policy to City Council for approval April 20. Staff is reviewing traffic study for 4917 Eden Ave and awaiting studies for 5146 Eden
Ave, 4040 W 70th St and 4404 Valley View Rd.
May: City Council approved the TDM policy April 20. The Commission reviewed and commented on traffic studies for 4917 Eden Ave, 5146 Eden Ave and 4040
Valley View Rd. Staff received studies for projects at 4660 W 77th St and 4911 77th St.
Jun: The proposed project at 4917 Eden Ave was approved by Council with the condition that the City conduct a traffic study of the Grandview District east of
Highway 100. Staff is expecting an updated study for a project at 4911 W 77th St.
Jul: Staff is reviewing a study for a project at 4911 W 77th St. Staff shared preliminary graphics from the East Grandview Transportation Study related to 4917
Eden Ave showing potential transportation improvements on Eden Ave, Grange Rd and W 50th St.
Aug: Staff is expecting a study for a project at 7300 Bush Lake Rd.
Sep: Staff is expecting studies for projects at 7300 Bush Lake Rd and 4660 W 77th St.
Oct: Commission reviewed and commented on study for 7001 France Ave. Staff is expecting studies for projects at 7300 Bush Lake Rd and 4660 W 77th St.
Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports]
Amended by Council May 4, 2021
Initiative #7 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Metro Transit Connectivity
Review the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and recommend
changes to the proposed pedestrian and bicycle networks to improve
connectivity to future Metro Transit LRT and BRT services.
Deliverable
Report for City Council
Lead
Chris Brown
Target
Completion Date
Q4
Budget Required: Funds not needed.
Staff Support Required: 1-2 hours per month by Staff Liaison.
May: Suggest using a 0.5-mile radius around the Green Line stations and a 1-mile radius around BRT services to review existing and proposed pedestrian and
bicycle connections.
Jun: No update.
Jul: Maps are almost done; staff will share GIS data.
Aug: Staff provided GIS data of existing ped/bike facilities. Subcommittee will meet to discuss gaps and recommendations, expects to have documents to share
at next meeting.
Sep: Subcommittee met last week, ran some ideas by staff, will meet again to put together final recommendations.
Oct: No update.
Parking Lot: (These items have been considered by the BC, but not proposed as part of this year’s work plan. If the BC decides they would like to
work on them in the current year, it would need to be approved by Council.)
Neighborhood electric vehicles, boulevard trees
Date: November 18, 2021 Agenda Item #: VIII.A.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:2022 Work Plan Proposal Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None; information only.
INTRODUCTION:
Staff will review City Manager comments to the 2022 work plan proposal. These comments were presented to
City Council at their November 3 work session. Council will consider approval of all Commission work plans at
their December 7 regular meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2022 Work Plan Proposal - Manager Comments
Template Updated 2021.06.08
Commission: Transportation Commission
2022 Annual Work Plan Proposal
Initiative # 1 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Boulevard Tree Policy
Research, develop and recommend a citywide boulevard tree policy
that addresses planting, protection, maintenance, removal and funding.
Deliverable
Policy for consideration by City Council
Lead
Lori Richman
Target
Completion Date
Q4
Budget Required: No funds available.
Staff Support Required: 1-2 hours per month from Staff Liaison, periodic support from City Forester and/or Community Development Director.
Liaison Comments: This initiative reflects the information learned during the tree panel forum held earlier this year.
City Manager Comments: No changes. Review and Recommend.
Initiative # 2 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Public Transit Partnership & Promotion
1. Establish partnership with the Planning Commission to enhance
transit availability through zoning and development
2. Annual assessment of transit ridership and gaps in the community
3. Review the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and recommend
changes to the proposed network and facilities to improve connectivity
to public transit
Deliverables
1. Transit checklist to be used by
Planning Commission
2. Annual report/recommendation to
City Council
3. Report to City Council
Lead
Andy Lewis
Target
Completion Date
Q4
Budget Required: No funds available.
Staff Support Required: 1-3 hours per month from Staff Liaison; periodic support from Community Development Director.
Liaison Comments: Gaps in public transit service are largely the result of low density, high rates of car ownership and lack of dedicated pedestrian/bicycle
facilities. Changes to zoning and multi-modal facilities can increase demand for future transit service. Staff recommends the following amendments:
Initiative Title: Public Transit Assessment
Initiative Description: Review guidance related to land use and proposed multi-modal facilities and recommend changes to enhance transit connections and
support future transit service.
Deliverable: Report/recommendation for City Council
City Manager Comments: Separate initiatives into two. (See NEW initiative #7). Change initiative title to read: “Public Transit Checklist: Develop a transit
checklist to review on the proposed development projects. Planning Commission will review and comment.” Study and Report. Deliverable: Report to Council.
Template Updated 2021.06.08
Initiative # 3 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund
Investigate the PACS Fund, historic expenditures, and the year over
year buying power via inflation. Determine potential opportunities to
revise, expand, or update the fund to cover existing and future
multimodal needs in Edina
Deliverable
Report to City Council
Lead
Chris Brown
Target
Completion Date
Q4
Budget Required: No funds available.
Staff Support Required: 1-3 hours per month by Staff Liaison; periodic support from Finance and/or Administration
Liaison Comments: PACS Fund revenue has grown steadily since its inception and staff has no immediate concerns about its purchasing power. However, this
initiative could help staff determine if/when the franchise fee rates should be adjusted.
City Manager Comments: Change initiative to read: “Review and recommend changes to the PACS funding policy.” City staff is working on pulling together a
report on the PACS fund.
Initiative # 4 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
SRTS Demonstration Projects
Review and recommend Safe Routes to School demonstration projects.
Deliverable
Report to City Council
Lead
Bocar Kane
Target
Completion Date
Q4
Budget Required: No funds available.
Staff Support Required: 1-2 hours per month from Staff Liaison.
Liaison Comments: In addition to permanent infrastructure recommendations, the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan discusses demonstration projects, which
are opportunities to temporary install pedestrian/bicycle facilities and seek public input on the benefits and tradeoffs before a permanent facility is installed.
These types of projects are frequently eligible for grant funding, so creating a list of potential projects would assist staff in applying for these grants.
City Manager Comments: Change initiative to read: “Study Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and report on potential safe routes to school demonstration
projects.” Study and Report. Deliverable: Report to staff.
Template Updated 2021.06.08
Initiative # 5 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☒ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Micromobility Education
Explore/learn about current and future trends in micromobility and
impacts on the transportation system
Deliverable
Guest speaker/presentation at regular
meeting
Lead
Andy Lewis
Target
Completion Date
Q3
Budget Required: No funds available.
Staff Support Required: 1-2 hours per month by Staff Liaison.
Liaison Comments: Staff participates in monthly meetings with adjacent communities to stay informed on the latest industry trends. This initiative supports
Comprehensive Plan goals to reduce reliance on single-occupancy vehicles and implement a fully multi-modal transportation system.
City Manager Comments: Remove initiative. Staff can provide education to the commission on micro mobility without being on the work plan. There is no
deliverable to council and does not require Council approval.
Initiative # 6 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Traffic Impact Study Process Review
Review current traffic impact study process and recommend areas of
improvement
Deliverable
Process improvement
recommendations for City Council
Lead
Bocar Kane
Target
Completion Date
Q4
Budget Required: No funds available.
Staff Support Required: 1-2 hours per month by Staff Liaison; periodic support from Director of Engineering and Community Development Director.
Liaison Comments: The Commission learned about traffic impact studies as part of its 2019 work plan. This initiative would continue that work by recommending
changes to the process through which staff and consultants scope out and complete these studies. Staff suggests amending the Deliverable to
“Report/recommendation for City Council.”
City Manager Comments: Remove initiative. The traffic study process is a staff operation.
NEW
Initiative #7 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Transit Connectivity: Review the Pedestrian and Bicycle
Master Plan and recommend changes to proposed facilities to
improve connectivity to public transit.
Deliverables
Recommendation to Council
Lead
Target Completion Date
Q4
Template Updated 2021.06.08
Budget Required: No funds available.
Staff Support Required:
Liaison Comments:
City Manager Comments: Add new initiative. Review and Recommend. Deliverable: Report to Council.
Parking Lot: (These items have been considered by the BC, but not proposed as part of this year’s work plan. If the BC decides they would like to
work on them in the current year, it would need to be approved by Council.)
Organized trash collection