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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Transportation Commission
City Hall Community Room
October 27, 2022
I. Call To Order
Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call: Commissioners Ahler, Brown, Kitui, Lewis, Plumb-Smith, Richman, Sweeney, Johnson
Late: Commissioners McCarthy, Rubenstein
Absent: Commissioner Kanti Mahanty
Staff present: Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni, Assistant City Engineer Aaron Ditzler
III. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion was made by Commissioner Ahler and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to
approve the agenda. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Commissioner McCarthy arrived at 6:03.
IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Motion was made by Commissioner Ahler and seconded by Commissioner Brown to
approve the September 15, 2022 meeting minutes.
Ayes: Ahler, Brown, Kitui, Lewis, McCarthy, Plumb-Smith, Johnson
Abstain: Richman
Motion carried.
V. Community Comment
None.
Commissioner Rubenstein arrived at 6:12.
VI. Reports/Recommendations
A. 2023 Roadway Reconstruction Projects
Assistant City Engineer Aaron Ditzler and Liaison Scipioni presented the proposed 2023 roadway
reconstruction project for review and comment. Comments from Commissioners included;
• Morningside C
o What type of pavement markings/signage is included for the proposed bike boulevard?
o Why are sidewalks not proposed for Monterey Ave or Kipling Ave?
o Staff should keep in mind how proposed multi-modal facilities connect to facilities under
construction in Weber Park.
o What does a boulevard-style sidewalk mean?
o Encourage boulevards for new sidewalks and tree plantings in boulevards.
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o Was a new sidewalk on W 40th St considered?
o Recommend revisiting gaps in sidewalk network.
• Valley View Rd – West Promenade
o Why is a segment of the Twin Loops proposed on France Ave?
o Accessing the proposed West Promenade from 69th St will be difficult for cyclists,
recommend including some improvement on the north end for cyclists.
o The existing crossing north of the Valley View Rd/W 70th St roundabout might not be
safe for new seniors living at 4040 W 70th St.
o Valley View Rd further north (W 64th St to W 69th St) is a significant gap in bicycle
network, consideration should be given to improvements further north to connect to
this facility.
o Recommend consideration for an RRFB at the existing crossing north of the Valley View
Rd/W 70th St roundabout.
o Suggest showing marked crosswalk on concept drawings.
o Recommend consideration for 10’ travel lanes to slow vehicle speeds.
B. Draft Equity Criteria for Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund
Staff presented the draft equity criteria for PACS Fund project scheduling for review and comment.
Comments from Commissioners included;
• Where is the list of projects?
• Is there a reason to consider deviating from the projects that are proposed in the Pedestrian
and Bicycle Master Plan given this Plan’s lack of equity consideration?
• Impressed with the implementation plan.
• Glad to see these criteria come to fruition.
C. 2022 Work Plan Updates
• #1 Tree Boulevard Policy – Initiative completed.
• #2 Public Transit Checklist – Initiative terminated.
• #3 PACS Fund Policy – Working on financial analysis, forecasting potential fee increases,
considering residential/commercial breakdown. Existing implementation of Ped/Bike Master Plan
is 20-80 years. Coordinating with staff for additional information to complete report.
• #4 SRTS Demonstration Projects – Initiative terminated.
• #5 TIS Process Review – Initiative terminated.
• #6 Transit Connectivity – Initiative completed.
D. Appoint Commissioner to Cahill District Area Plan Working Group
Staff is recommending adding an initiative to the Transportation Commission’s 2023 work plan to
“appoint a Commissioner to the Cahill District Area Plan Working Group.” Staff anticipates City
Council will approve of this addition but would like the Commission to appoint a member at this time to
attend upcoming meetings.
Motion was made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to
appoint Commissioner Kitui to the Cahill District Area Plan Working Group. All voted
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aye. Motion carried.
E. 2023 Work Plan Proposal
Staff reviewed staff comments on the 2023 work plan proposal following the joint work session with
City Council on October 6. Staff recommendations will be presented to Council at the November 1
work session.
VII. Chair and Member Comments – Received.
VIII. Staff Comments – Received.
A. Staff Presentation to PARC
Staff will present on the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan for the Parks and Recreation Commission’s
November 1 meeting (held at Braemar Golf Course). Members of the Transportation and Energy &
Environment Commission are welcome to attend.
IX. Adjournment
Motion was made by Commissioner Richman and seconded by Commissioner Ahler to
adjourn the October 27, 2022 regular meeting at 7:43 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 10
NAME
Ahler, Mindy 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 90%
Brown, Chris 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 70%
Johnson, Kirk 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 80%
Kitui, Janet 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 80%
Lewis, Andy 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 90%
McCarthy, Bruce 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 70%
Plumb-Smith, Jill 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 80%
Richman, Lori 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 80%
Rubenstein, Tricia 1 1 1 1 4 67%
Kanti Mahanty, Stephen (s) 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 60%
Sweeney, Isaiah (s) 1 1 2 100%
Kane, Bocar Resigned 0 N/A
Clark, Anna (s) 1 1 Term Expired 2 25%