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Home My WebLink About2022-01-20 Meeting PacketAgenda Transportation Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota VIRTUAL MEETING This meeting will be held electronically using Webex software. The meeting will be streamed live on the City's YouTube channel, YouTube.com/EdinaTV or you can listen to the meeting via telephone by calling 1-415-655-0001 with Access Code 2452 443 2901. Thursday, January 20, 2022 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 December 16, 2021 V.Reports/Recommendations A.Organized Trash Collection Follow-Up B.Tra+c Safety Report of January 4, 2022 C.2022 Work Plan Updates VI.Chair And Member Comments VII.Sta3 Comments VIII.Adjournment The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing ampli6cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: January 20, 2022 Agenda Item #: IV.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Minutes From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of December 16, 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 December 16, 2021. INTRODUCTION: See attached draft minutes. ATTACHMENTS: Description Draft Minutes: Dec. 16, 2021 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Transportation Commission Public Works Multi-Purpose Room December 16, 2021 I. Call To Order Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call: Commissioners Ahler, Brown, Kitui, McCarthy, Plumb-Smith, Richman, Johnson Late: Commissioner Kanti Mahanty Absent: Commissioners Kane, Lewis, Clark Staff present: Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion was made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Richman to amend the agenda by removing Item VI.C. 2022 Regular Meeting Dates. All voted aye. Motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Ahler and seconded by Commissioner Richman to approve the amended agenda. All voted aye. Motion carried. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion was made by Commissioner Kitui and seconded by Commissioner Ahler to approve the November 18, 2021 meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried. V. Community Comment John Haben, 5313 Ayrshire Boulevard, testified about Item A1 on the November 30, 2021 Traffic Safety Report. Haben noted that the proposed location on the No Outlet sign on his property would be an eyesore and requested that the sign be placed where it was prior to street reconstruction. Sandra Yencho, 5216 Tifton Drive, testified about Item D1 on the November 30, 2021 Traffic Safety Report. Yencho requested traffic control at the intersection of Tifton Drive and Everett Place, noting the presence of a bus stop and that some residents don’t feel safe at the intersection. Roberta Castellano, 4854 France, expressed interest in the recent traffic studies conducted on West 48th and 49th Streets. Castellano has asked staff for the data cited in the November 30, 2021 Traffic Safety Report and may have more comments at a later time. Peter Schmiel, 4854 Townes Rd, testified that much of the increased traffic on West 49th Street is commercial and expressed concern about the traffic impacts of future construction projects on France Avenue between West 48th and 49th Streets. Schmiel recommended that the City reroute traffic out of residential areas. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: VI. Reports/Recommendations A. Traffic Safety Report of November 30, 2021 The Commission reviewed and commented on the Traffic Safety Report of November 30, 2021.  Item A1: Request for No Outlet sign at Duncraig Road Motion was made by Commissioner McCarthy and seconded by Commissioner Richman to recommend further study of the location for the requested sign. All voted aye. Motion carried.  Item B3: Concerns of cut-thru traffic on West 48th and 49th Streets Motion was made by Commissioner Richman and seconded by Commissioner Ahler to recommend further study of options to reduce cut-thru traffic or limit the type of traffic using the streets. All voted aye. Motion carried.  Item D1: Request for stop control at Tifton Drive and Everett Place Motion was made by Commissioner Richman and seconded by Commissioner Plumb-Smith to recommend further study of all unregulated intersections in the neighborhood with consideration for bus stop locations. All voted aye. Motion carried. Commissioner Kanti Mahanty arrived at 6:53. B. 2021 Work Plan Updates  #1 Organized Trash Collection – Motion was made by Commissioner Richman and seconded by Commissioner Kitui to amend the Commission’s recommendation as follows; “The Transportation Commission believes that there is sufficient evidence to support moving forward with establishing organized trash collection in Edina and recommends that City Council direct staff to create a plan to establish organized trash collection, including determining staffing/administrative costs, timeline and a communication plan to educate the community and solicit public input.” All voted aye. Motion carried. Staff will present the Commission’s final report to Council December 21.  #2 Street Funding Task Force – No update.  #3 CloverRide – No update.  #4 Traffic Safety Reports – Reviewed the November 30 report; recommended further study of a No Outlet sign on Duncraig Road (Item A1), further study of traffic volumes on West 48th and 49th Streets (Item B3) and further study of intersection controls in Brookview Heights (Item D1).  #5 Capital Improvement Projects – No update.  #6 Traffic Impact Studies & TDM – Staff received a study for 7000 France, though no formal application has been submitted.  #7 Metro Transit Connectivity – Subcommittee presented maps with recommended pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. Three streets were noted as key corridors for upgraded facilities; Grimes Avenue, West 50th Street and Eden Avenue. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: VII. Chair and Member Comments – Received. VIII. Staff Comments – Received. IX. Adjournment Motion was made by Commissioner Richman and seconded by Commissioner Plumb-Smith to adjourn the December 16, 2021 meeting at 8:31 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 1 1 1 1 1 1 12 NAME Ahler, Mindy 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 12 100% Brown, Chris 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 90% Johnson, Kirk 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 12 100% Kane, Bocar 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 83% Kitui, Janet 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 100% Lewis, Andy 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 80% McCarthy, Bruce 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 75% Plumb-Smith, Jill 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 92% Richman, Lori 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 83% Clark, Anna (s) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 67% Kanti Mahanty, Stephen (s) 1 1 1 2 75% 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 Esri, NASA, NGA, USGS, FEMA, Metropolitan Council, MetroGIS, Three Rivers Park District, Esri Canada, Esri, HERE, Garmin, SafeGraph, METI/ NASA, USGS, EPA, NPS, USDA Existing Sidewalk Proposed Sidewalk Existing Shared Use Path ETC Proposed Sidewalk Esri, NASA, NGA, USGS, FEMA, Metropolitan Council, MetroGIS, Three Rivers Park District, Esri Canada, Esri, HERE, Garmin, SafeGraph, METI/ NASA, USGS, EPA, NPS, USDA Existing Bike Facilities Advisory Bike Lane Bike Boulevard Bikeable Shoulder Shared Bike Lane Standard Bike Lane Proposed Bike Facilities BikeLane Buffered SlowStreet Proposed Shared Use Path Existing Shared Use Path ETC Proposed Bike Date: January 20, 2022 Agenda Item #: V.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Other From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:Organized Trash Collection Follow-Up Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None; discussion only. INTRODUCTION: The Commission will discuss outcomes from the December 21, 2021 presentation to City Council on the organized trash collection initiative. Date: January 20, 2022 Agenda Item #: V.B. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator Item Activity: Subject:Traffic Safety Report of January 4, 2022 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 January 4, 2022. INTRODUCTION: See attached staff report. Comments received by the Commission will be included in the staff report provided to City Council at their February 1, 2022 regular meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Description Traffic Safety Report of January 4, 2022 January 20, 2022 Transportation Commission Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator Traffic Safety Report of January 4, 2022 Information / Background: The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on January 4. The Traffic Safety Coordinator, Transportation Planner, Streets Public Service Worker, City Engineer, Public Works Director, Police Sergeant and Assistant City Planner was 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 February 1 regular meeting. Section A: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends action A1. Request to update parking on Southdale Circle  Management for Aria (3200 Southdale Circle) is requesting a signed loading/unloading area for movers on Southdale Circle.  Parking garage entrance for Aria is on the northeast corner Southdale Circle.  Southdale Circle is 29.5’ (measured face-to-face of curb).  Parking restriction signs were removed adjacent to Aria during construction; parking is restricted on the remainder of Southdale Circle.  Since completion of construction, parking is utilized daily from Aria entrance to York Avenue.  Issues include overnight parking and snowplowing.  No crashes have been reported on this segment of Southdale Circle. Staff recommends adding signage designating a loading/unloading zone on Southdale Circle adjacent to Aria. Southdale Circle adjacent to Aria, facing west STAFF REPORT Page 2 A2. Review removal of Metro Transit bus stop on W 50th Street  Metro Transit bus stop adjacent to 3930 West 50th Street was removed December 2021 due to low ridership.  Adjacent to stop is a concrete bus pullout, roughly 90’ long.  Surrounding businesses would like pullout to be used for loading/unloading, curbside pick- up and/or short-term parking. Staff recommends signing 10-minute parking in the bus pullout to accommodate loading/unloading, curbside pickups, and other pick-up/drop-off uses. A3. Request for no outlet sign at Duncraig Road  Resident is concerned sign was never replaced following 2008 reconstruction project.  The ends of Duncraig Road and Glenbrae Circle are not visible from Ayrshire Boulevard.  2017 ADT on Ayrshire Boulevard was 517.  One crash was reported in January 2014.  One resident requests it be moved closer to Ayrshire, another recommends installing east of intersection at previous location or placing above street name blade signs.  Transportation Commission recommended further study of the location for the requested sign at their November 2021 meeting. Staff continues recommendation for No Outlet sign at southeast corner of Glenbrae Circle and Ayrshire Boulevard. A4. Request for parking restrictions adjacent to 4940 Poppy Lane  Resident’s son utilizes a wheelchair and is served by a wheelchair-accessible bus.  When other vehicles park between driveways of 4940 and 4944 Poppy Lane, the bus cannot transport the wheelchair onto the driveway.  It is otherwise difficult for the wheelchair to enter the driveway due to the gutter lip on the concrete apron.  The street was reconstructed in 2013.  Space between the driveways is approximately 25’. Staff recommends installing an accessible parking sign between 4940 and 4944 Poppy Lane to accommodate the needs of the resident. Ayrshire Boulevard and Glenbrae Circle 50th & France 4940 Poppy Ln STAFF REPORT Page 3 A5. Crosswalk request over W 60th Street at Beard Avenue  Beard Avenue is stop-controlled, W 60th Street is uncontrolled.  Recent reconstruction projects added sidewalk on east side of Beard Avenue from W 58th to W 62nd Streets.  Future sidewalk is proposed on W 60th Street.  ADT on W 60th Street ranges from 1,500 to 2,600.  134 total pedestrian crosses were observed, with a 27 during the peak hour (4:15 pm).  Crosswalk with roadside signs are warranted. Staff recommends installing a crosswalk with roadside signs over W 60th Street at Beard Avenue. Section B: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends no action B1. Requesting parking restrictions on north side of 5417 Abbott Place  Resident has difficulties exiting driveway when vehicles parked opposite.  Street was reconstructed in 2021.  Street measures 27’ wide (face-to-face); was 35’ prior to reconstruction.  No parking restrictions are present.  No reported crashes in the past 10 years.  Resident believes issue would also be resolved if driveway apron was widened by a few feet. Staff recommends no action and informed the resident they can apply for a permit to widen the driveway apron. Section D: Other traffic safety items handled D1. A concern was raised about traffic signals not detecting vehicles entering W 70th Street from West Shore Drive. Following site inspection, issue could not be replicated and no changes were made to the signal timing. D2. A request was made to move one of the two No Outlet signs at the north leg of York Avenue and W 55th Street to improve visibility and deter turnaround traffic. A turn count did not show significant turnaround traffic; no action is warranted. D3. Stop controls were requested at Beard Avenue and W 62nd Street, citing increased car and pedestrian traffic for nearby park events. A 2021 traffic study conducted on a Saturday during a park event found nearly 900 vehicles enter the intersection with no reported crashes in the past 10 years. No stop controls are warranted. W 60th St at Beard Ave Creek Knoll Neighborhood STAFF REPORT Page 4 D4. A complaint was made about signal timing delays at W 58th Street and France Avenue. This signal is owned and maintained by Hennepin County. This submission was sent to the County to review. D5. A resident was concerned with road work signs still in place following the Melody Lake and Birchcrest neighborhood reconstruction projects. Contractors were requested to remove the signs when work is complete. D6. A request was made for a crosswalk over Gleason Road at Glacier Road. A total of 17 crosses were measured with 6 during the peak hour; a marked crosswalk is not warranted. Date: January 20, 2022 Agenda Item #: V.C. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Other From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:2022 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 2022 Work P lan initiatives (unless an item is elsewhere on the current agenda). See attached work plan. ATTACHMENTS: Description 2022 Work Plan Progress Report Approved by City Council December 7, 2021 Commission: Transportation Commission 2022 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) 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. Initiative # 2 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☒ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Public Transit Checklist Develop a transit checklist to review on the proposed development projects. Planning Commission will review and comment Deliverables 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. Initiative # 3 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) PACS Fund Policy Review and recommend changes to the PACS funding policy. 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 Approved by City Council December 7, 2021 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 Study Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and report on potential Safe Routes to School demonstration projects. Deliverable Report to staff Lead Bocar Kane Target Completion Date Q4 Budget Required: No funds available. Staff Support Required: 1-2 hours per month from Staff Liaison. Initiative # 5 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☒ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) TIS Process Review Study and report on other agencies' process for completed traffic impact studies related to development/redevelopment 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 by Staff Liaison; periodic support from Director of Engineering and Community Development Director. Initiative #6 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 Report to City Council Lead Target Completion Date Q4 Budget Required: No funds available. Staff Support Required: 1-2 hours per month from Staff Liaison. 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