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C, e t4 Regular Meeting of the
4 E Edina Transportation Commission
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Edina City Hall
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4801 West 501h Street
Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
II. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
lll. Community Comment
IV. Approval of Minutes
a. Regular Meeting of March 17, 2011 *+
V. Traffic Safety Report
a. Traffic Safety Report for April 6, 2011 *#
Vl. Presentation - Living Streets,
Ramsey - Washington Metro Watershed District (Cliff Aichinger)
V/l. Old Business
a. Living Streets Plan /Resolution *#
b. ETC Ordinance Revision #1
Vlll. New Business
a. ETC Bylaws -Draft *#
IX. Bike Edina Task Force Update (Commissioner Janovy)
X. Chair Comments
Xl. Staff Comments
Xll. Commission Comments
X111. Adjournment
* Attachment included
1 Attachment provided later
+ Item requiring action by the ETC
# Item for discussion or potential action
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� MINUTES OF THE
Edina Transportation Commission
o e Thursday, March 17, 2011 Cn
0 Edina City Hall
4801 West 50th Street
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MEMBERS PRESENT:
Katherine Bass, Thomas Bonneville, Ann Braden, Sarah Engbretson, Nathan Franzen,
Jennifer Janovy, Paul Nelson, Bodhe Scheerer, Elin Schold Davis, Michael Thompson
STAFF PRESENT:
Jack Sullivan, Sharon Allison
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by chair Janovy.
II. Approval of Minutes
a. Regular Meeting of February 17, 2011
The minutes were changed to include `All voted aye. Motion carried' at the end of Items Ill.a
and Ill.b where motions were made. Commissioner Bonneville motioned to approve the
corrected minutes and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Franzen. All voted aye.
Motion carried.
III. Traffic Safety Report
a. Traffic Safety Report for March 2, 2011
Traffic issues around the high school was discussed including difficulty exiting the parking lot
with no real solution; parking lot orientation was changed but no real improvement visible with
exiting; school buses get priority exiting parking lot and then students make a mad dash;
someone directs traffic in the mornings and afternoons. Suggested solutions were time -
controlled stop sign and more students biking and riding school buses.
IV. Community Comment
None.
V. Old Business
a. Edina Transportation Commission Ordinance
The following is a summary of discussion regarding revising the Edina Transportation
Commission Ordinance and Purpose and Duties.
Transportation Commission
• Definition of words such as multi - modal, etc. would be helpful.
• Exploration of discoveries in technical advances by other cities such as half signals used in
Florida.
• Expanding too quickly could cause them to lose focus.
• This is an early draft to be modified as they see fit.
• Land Use Plan is all about transportation which makes it clear that the City has a plan
for transportation and this point to the vision in the Comp Plan.
• Edina has one of the best Comp Plan and is hoping that the plan is not to reinvent
things and new policies but work towards carrying out vision that is already in place.
• Goal is to redefine the ETC as the body to help bring vision to life.
• Struggles with projects being approved that are not in the Comp Plan; should become
watchdog and voice for Transportation Plan and point out when it misses the mark.
• Watchdog has negative connotation; City has many roles; likes what is in draft policy,
seems consistent to what was discussed at work session.
Purpose and Duties
Item No. 1
• Grouping together 1 & 6, 5, 8 & 10 and 7 & 11 was suggested.
• Discussion on what is local.
• Ability to comment on function of county road.
• Operation was defined as 'state of functioning.'
• Ability to comment on bus routes, light rail.
Item No. 2
• All-inclusive includes everything.
• Keep definition broad rather than narrow.
Item No. 3
• Whose plan - City's plan, Planning Commission's or both?
• More long term plans, filling in gaps and prioritizing what is in the Comp Plan.
• Use `strategies' instead of `plan.'
• Transportation Plan in place that is well done; suggested developing strategies to
implement the City's multimodal transportation plan.
• A plan for bike in place but none for pedestrians — include a statement to include
pedestrians.
• Bike plan does not include implementation plans.
• Suggestion to reword Item No. 1 as '..the operation and planning of the'.. and eliminate
Item No. 3.
Item No. 4
• Making sure the vision is being implemented.
Item No. 5
• Planning Commission is taking over other plan reviews; the ETC will continue to review
these items.
• Make this broader and not use specific definitions or terms.
• Mr. Sullivan will work on rewording.
Item No. 6
• Have done this in the past (Metro Transit route 6, Bren Rd, 169, etc.)
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Item No. 7
• Remove `on as needed basis."
Item No. 8
• This can have a variety of meanings.
• Change "traffic" to "transportation" to make it all inclusive.
• Receive aggregate data and mapping to see how to prioritize.
• Related to Item No. 7; identify opportunity for encouragement e.g. nothing can be done
to change the high school area so incent students to bike to schools.
Item No. 9
• Add "opportunities" to end of sentence.
• Staff can handle this.
• Big task for ETC.
• This was meant to be more in the future for things such as Living Streets.
• Funding sources are state /federal /private grants.
• Change "related to" to "supporting."
Item No. 10
• Leave as is.
Membership
No change to membership
b. Videotaping of ETC meetings
Commissions that are televised are Planning, Parks and the ETC. Some noted disadvantages
to televising were set -up of room, operation of microphones, appears more formal,
conversation not flowing freely and costs. Some noted advantages were everything discussed
is in public's interest but some topics they may not find interesting. This information will be
forwarded to Council along with the motion from the previous meeting.
VI. New Business
a. Living Streets Resolution
Chair Janovy suggested reading No. St. Paul's Living Street document that is online. She said
excerpts from the Transportation Plan shows that it includes Living Streets. After discussion, it
was decided that arrangements will be made to invite a representatives No. St. Paul to attend
an ETC meeting to explain how they developed their plan.
VII. Bike Edina Task Force Update (Commissioner Janovy)
Bike Rodeo is scheduled for April 30, 10 a.m. Volunteers are needed.
VIII. Chair Comments
a. Chair and Vice Chair at April Meeting
Chair Janovy said new chair and vice chair will be elected at the next meeting.
Commissioner Braden volunteered to review the Energy and Environment's bylaws which was
provided as a model for other commissions to use.
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Commissioner Nelson volunteered to serve on the CAT group for the old public works building
site.
Commissioner White has resigned and new member Bob McKlveen was appointed.
Boards and commissions reception is scheduled for March 21 at Hughes Pavilion.
Consensus was reached to inform the Planning Commission via email of what worked well and
what didn't regarding traffic reviews.
Highways 101 and 42 are shut down due to flooding. Locally, sand bags are being filled in
preparation.
IX. Staff Comments
a. Sensible Land Use Coalition Meeting
Commissioner Franzen volunteered to attend Sensible Land Use luncheon; Commissioner
Braden will also attend through work.
X. Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Bass inquired about the study that was done to build a pedestrian overpass at
France Avenue. This will be on the next meeting's agenda.
XI. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned.
REPORT /RECOMMENDATION
To:
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Agenda Item
Item No: IV.G.
From:
Boyd Tate
Traffic Safety Coordinator
z Action
F] Discussion
❑ Information
Date: April 19, 2011
Subject:
Traffic Safety Committee Report of April 6, 2011.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Review and approve Traffic Safety Staff Review of Wednesday, April 6, 2011.
BACKGROUND:
It is not anticipated that residents will be in attendance at the Council meeting
regarding any of the attached issues.
ATTACHMENTS:
Traffic Safety Review for April 6, 2011.
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TRAFFIC SAFETY STAFF REVIEW
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
The staff review of traffic safety matters occurred on April 6, 2011. Staff present
included the City Engineer, Assistant City Engineer, City Planner, Police Traffic
Supervisor and Traffic Safety Coordinator.
From that review, the recommendations below are provided. On each of the items,
persons involved have been contacted and the staff recommendation has been discussed
with them. They were also informed that if they disagree with the recommendation or
have additional facts to present, they can be included on the April 19, 2011, Council
Agenda.
SECTION A:
Requests on which staff recommends approval of request:
1. Request to post the south side of West 56th Street between Xerxes Avenue
and York Avenue for "No Parking Anytime."
This request comes from a resident on the 5500 block of York Avenue
who states that the recent opening of a pizza restaurant on the Minneapolis
side of Xerxes Avenue has generated a large amount of customers who
park on West 56th Street between Xerxes and York Avenues. Cars are
being parked on both sides of the street making it hard to enter /exit the
alley to requestor's home as well as narrowing West 5601 Street.
Temporary no parking signs were placed on the south side of West 56th
Street between Xerxes Avenue and York Avenue during the winter
months when the roadway was narrowed by snow plowing. Staff feels
that permanent no parking signs are needed.
Staff recommends the approval of the request to post the south side of
West 56th Street between Xerxes Avenue and York Avenue for "No
Parking Anytime."
2. Request to post the south side of West 59th Street between Kellogg
Avenue and Oaklawn Avenue to No Parking Anytime. This request
comes from staff.
Traffic Safety Staff Review Page 1 of 4
April 6, 2011
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This section of West 59th Street was reconstructed last year. During the
reconstruction the street was narrowed to 18 -feet. Allowing cars to park
on both sides of the street would not allow for emergency vehicles to pass.
The south side of the street was chosen because the north side can
accommodate more vehicles.
Avenue to "No Parking Anytime" for public safety reasons
SECTION B:
Requests on which staff recommends denial of request:
1. Request from St. Stephen's Church to allow parking on the east side of the
bridge over Minnehaha Creek on Wooddale Avenue just south of West
501h Street on Sundays from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Wooddale Avenue, at this location, is a 32 -foot wide B -Minor Arterial
roadway with an average Mon. -Fri, daily traffic count of 5,700 and . an
85th- percentile speed of 30.7 mph. Wooddale Avenue has curb, gutter,
and a sidewalk on the east side. The north bound traffic lane is 17 -feet
wide and the south bound lane is 15 -feet wide. Allowing cars to park on
the east side of the bridge would narrow the north bound traffic lane to an
unsafe distance.
Minnesota State Statute 169.34sl3 prohibits parking on any bridge on any
roadway. Edina City Code also prohibits parking on bridges.
This bridge is 54 -feet long and at best could only accommodate three
vehicles.
Staff recommends the denial of this request per State Statute
SECTION C:
Requests that are deferred to a later date or referred to others.
None for Wednesday, April 6, 2011.
Traffic Safety Staff Review Page 2 of 4
April 6, 2011
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SECTION D:
Other traffic safety issues handled.
1. Parking concerns from a resident on the 5300 block of Halifax Avenue
about two reconstructed homes going up directly across from each other.
Edina Police have placed temporary no parking signs to accommodate this
resident.
2. Request from a resident on the 6200 block of Hillside Road regarding
parking from people using Countryside Park. Traffic Safety Coordinator
will monitor this summer.
3. Parking concerns from a resident on the 4500 block of W. 56th Street on
Sundays from people attending the Wooddale Church. Requestor states
that cars are being parked too close to driveways and intersections. Edina
Police will take enforcement action.
4. A resident of the 4500 block of Oak Drive called with same concerns as
above.
5. Complaint received from a resident on the 7400 Block of Edinborough
Way regarding Metro Transit busses. Resident referred to Metro Transit
bus supervisor.
6. Call from a resident who states that the traffic signal on West 70th Street
and Cornelia Drive gives too little "green" time for the Cornelia Drive
traffic. The timing of this signal was adjusted to give more time to
Cornelia Drive traffic.
7. A call from a resident who wants the timing looked at on the traffic signal
at West 66th Street and Drew Avenue. This is a Hennepin County signal
and the caller was referred to the county.
8. Complaint from a resident on the 4600 block of Bruce Ave regarding the
excess traffic generated by the Parade of Homes house on the block.
Caller advised to call police if any vehicles are parked illegally.
9. Concerns from a caller regarding traffic and pedestrian safety on West
42"d Street and Grimes Avenue regarding the Golden Years Montessori
School. Staff will monitor and police will enforce.
10. Call from a resident that a retaining wall on the north east corner of West
76th Street and Edinborough Way had fallen onto the sidewalk. Street
Department notified.
Traffic Safety Staff Review Page 3 of 4
April 6, 2011
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11. Complaint from a resident on Ridgeway Road regarding construction
workers parking in front of her house. Advised resident to call police if
any vehicles are parked illegally.
12. Three phone calls from realtors wanting to know traffic counts on streets.
Traffic Safety Staff Review Page 4 of 4
April 6, 2011
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Edina Transportation Commission
9il A, REGULAR TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING
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To: Transportation Commission Agenda Item No.: VILA
From: Jennifer Janovy ACTION:
ETC Chair ❑ Recommendation /Motion
Date: April 21, 2011 ® Discussion
Subject: Living Streets Resolution I ❑ Information
Info /Background:
This item is a carryover from the March 17th ETC meeting and discussion will supplement the
presentation by Cliff Aichinger of the Ramsey - Washington Metro Watershed District.
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LIVING STREETS
Background
Complete Streets typically refers to street design that provides for multiple modes of
transportation (auto, mass transit, pedestrian, bike). Green Streets typically refers to street
design that reduces environmental impacts by reducing impervious surface, managing
stormwater, and providing shade.
Living Streets refers to streets that are not only Complete and Green but also designed to
improve active living, community identity, and social connections. Cities such as Denver, Los
Angeles and Tucson have Living Streets initiatives. In the Twin Cities, the Ramsey - Washington
Metro Watershed District and North St. Paul have developed and are implementing a new Living
Streets Plan. The City of Maplewood is also pursuing a process to adopt Living Streets.
Complete Streets Legislation
The State of Minnesota passed Complete Streets legislation in 2010. The Commissioner of
Transportation has committed Mn /DOT to implement a complete street vision for the trunk
highway system. In January 2010 the Edina City Council adopted a resolution expressing
support for a statewide Complete Streets Policy. Inasmuch as the statewide policy will not apply
to local roads, cities are encouraged to adopt policies to meet their unique needs; however this
is not a mandate.
According to Mn /DOT, Complete Streets does not mean "all modes on all roads "; rather, the
goal of Complete Streets should be to:
1) Develop a balanced transportation system that integrates all modes via planning that
is inclusive of each mode (i.e., transit, freight, automobile, bicycle and pedestrian);
and
2) Include transportation users of all types, ages and abilities.
Examples of Complete Streets goals and principles listed in the report to the legislature include:
1) Reduce crash rates and severity of crashes;
2) Improve mobility and accessibility of all individuals including those with disabilities in
accordance with the legal requirements of the ADA;
3) Encourage mode shift to non - motorized transportation and transit;
4) Reduce air and water pollution and reduce noise impacts;
5) Increase transportation network connectivity;
6) Maximize the efficient use of existing facilities;
7) Strive for tax supported investments to provide maximum benefits to the community
and all user groups;
8) Safely integrate intermodal connections across the transportation network; and
9) Promote safe and convenient access and travel for all users (pedestrians, bicyclists,
transit riders) and people of all abilities as well as freight and motor vehicle drivers.
While City actions to date support the development of a Complete Streets policy for local
streets, the City could go further in planning for and implementing its vision for a transportation
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system that also addresses environmental and active living goals and enhances community
identity. The Living Streets concept is the next step.
Minnesota Green Step City
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has launched the Minnesota Green Step
Cities program. Five cities — including Edina —were selected to pilot the program. The Edina City
Council asked the Energy and Environment Commission (EEC) to evaluate whether the City
should apply to become a Green Step city and, if yes, which of the 28 best practices related to
sustainability Edina should undertake in order to become certified. In January 2011, the EEC
recommended that Edina join the Green Step Cities program and outlined the 16 best practices
Edina should undertake. The City Council adopted the EEC's recommendation.
Six of the City's 16 best practices would be supported by a Living Streets Plan. These are:
#11. Complete Streets (requires "complete streets policy" or "living streets," which is
inclusive of "complete streets" concepts);
#12. Mobility Options (walking /biking, Safe Routes to School, etc.);
#16. Urban Forest;
#17. Efficient Stormwater Management;
#18. Green Infrastructure (porous pavement, swales, etc.); and
#19. Surface Water Quality (rain gardens, etc.).
For more information on the Green Steps Cities program, please see the January 18, 2011 City
Council meeting.
Edina Fit City Resolution
In July 2006 the Edina City Council adopted a resolution expressing a commitment "to providing
an activity - friendly community to its residents" and authorizing "the application for The
Governor's 'Fit City' Program."
The Fit City Program recognizes Minnesota cities committed to creating and maintaining an
environment supportive of active living. The program requires participating cities to "adopt a
resolution affirming activity - friendly commitments by City leaders and elected officials" and to
"agree to advertise and display 'Fit City' designation."
The goals of the Fit City program and the City's resolution supporting an activity - friendly
community provide support for a Living Streets Plan.
2008 Comprehensive Plan
The Edina City Council adopted an updated Comprehensive Plan in 2007. The Plan promotes a
vision for our city that is pedestrian, bicycle and transit friendly and inclusive of all users. The
following Principles from Chapter 4 provide support for a Living Streets Plan:
1. Design public open and green linkages that bring both amenity and positive image to
neighborhoods, corridors, and business precincts.
2. Design public streets to serve not only vehicles but also pedestrians, people with mobility
disadvantages and bicycles, balancing the spatial needs of existing and future users within the
right -of -way. Address both mobility and recreational needs and opportunities.
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3. Create walkable streets thatfoster an active public life;
4. Protect and improve the urban forest, including street trees and related landscaping, in order to
provide shade and shelter for pedestrians and screening for parking and service uses.
5. Create and promote environments that make it safe and convenient for people to integrate
physical activity into their daily routines.
6. Recognize and integrate Edina's historic landscape features, such as its stone walls and gateways,
into the design and redesign of streets, paths and pedestrian ways.
7. Promote a clear hierarchy of street types of distinctive and differentiated character that are
defined by landscape and pedestrian amenities as well as adjacent buildings. Within larger
redevelopment sites, promote a fine - grained and interconnected network of local streets and
paths, encouraging pedestrian circulation and providing a choice of access points (p. 4 -36. See
also Guidelines of 4- 37 -39).
Additional support for Living Streets can be found throughout the 2008 Comprehensive Plan.
Please see the attached "Excerpts from the 2008 Comprehensive Plan" for more.
DISCUSSION
Living Streets'
Living Streets pulls together the concepts of Complete Streets and Green Streets, and puts
additional focus on quality of life aspects for city residents. Figure 1 below shows the
components of Living Streets. The model balances the "green" components (environment and
social factors) and the "grey" components (transportation and utilities) of the system. All too
many times in the past, the "green" factors have not been highly prioritized for agencies. This
mentality is starting to change in many agencies statewide.
Stormwater capture and use
Traffic
Trees
Speed
Pedestrians movement
Sewers
Pedestrian safety
Gas
Bikes
Electric
Community
Telecom
Aesthetic character
Storm water drainage
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FIGURE 1 - RWMWD /BARR REPORT
1 Landscape Architect Fred Rozumalski from Barr Engineering and Ramsey - Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD)
administrator Cliff Aichinger has championed the Living Streets concepts they developed for North St. Paul. The RWMWD
administrator has stated that the North Saint Paul Living Streets policy is in the public domain and can be used as a template for
others with credit giving for photos. To read the complete policy, please see http://www.ci.north- saint-
paul. mn.us /index.asp ?Type= B_BASIC &SEC = %7B 13DF596B- ED60- 4D35 -B l3A- 6EE928B643AB %7D.
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A Living Streets policy should:
1) Improve stormwater quality through reducing the impervious footprint of streets,
meeting or exceeding city and watershed rules through best management practices
(BMP) such as rain gardens and swales.
2) Implement traffic calming measures through the use of techniques best suited for site
conditions.
3) Improve biking and walking conditions along natural connector routes and collector
streets through designation of bike lanes, sidewalks, or multi - purpose trails.
4) Create boulevard tree standards that provide environmental benefits (stormwater
management, shade to reduce heating and cooling costs, filtering air pollutants,
reduce urban heat island effect), enhance quality of life, and are practical and
affordable.
As seen in Figure 2, a street section of 22' can accommodate parking on one side of the street
with two cars passing one another on a residential street. A 22' street section with parking on
one side can also accommodate larger vehicles but there may be some yielding when vehicles
must pass one another near a parked vehicle. Narrowed streets could reduce costs and also
provide room for sidewalk on one side that is no closer than the previous street edge once was
located.
FIGURE 2 - RWMWD /BARR REPORT
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FIGURE 3 — RESIDENTIAL STREET - RWMWD /BARR REPORT
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Active Living Opportunities — Providing a designated system of sidewalks, trails, and
bike lanes increases the likelihood for walking and biking. Figure 4 depicts a typical
layout of a collector street with biking and pedestrian facilities which could be
standardized through ordinance language.
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FIGURE 4 — COLLECTOR STREET - RWMWD /BARB REPORT
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That the ETC discuss a Living Street Policy /Plan and develop a framework for working
collaboratively with staff, other boards and commissions, and the City Council, with the intent to
ultimately recommend a Living Street Policy /Plan to be implemented as the new vision for
neighborhoods and collector streets in Edina. This Living Street Policy /Plan is important
considering the large capital investment that will be occurring throughout the city to local
neighborhoods over the next decade and beyond.
Attachments:
1) Sample Resolution
2) Excerpts from 2008 Comprehensive Plan
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DRAFT RESOLUTION
DECLARING SUPPORT FOR ESTABLISHING A LIVING STREETS POLICY
FOR THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, the Living Streets concept is designed to assure safety and accessibility for
all the users of our roads, trails and transit systems, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit
riders, motorists, commercial and emergency vehicles, and for people of all ages and of all
abilities; and
WHEREAS, Living Streets reduce congestion by providing safe travel choices that
encourage non - motorized transportation options, increasing the overall capacity of the
transportation network; and
WHEREAS, Living Streets will help the City of Edina reduce greenhouse gas emissions
as more people choose an alternative to the single occupant vehicle; and Living Streets is
consistent with the US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement and the City's participation in the
Green Steps Cities program; and
WHEREAS, Living Streets support economic growth and community stability by
providing accessible and efficient connections between home, school, work, recreation and
retail destinations by improving the pedestrian and vehicular environments throughout
communities; and
WHEREAS, Living Streets enhance safe walking and bicycling options for school age
children, in recognition of the objectives of the national Safe Routes to School program; and
WHEREAS, Living Streets provide environmental and social benefits including but not
limited to:
1) Improving stormwater quality
2) Providing traffic calming measures
3) Enhancing community feel
4) Promoting active living
5) Improving biking and walking conditions
6) Protecting and enhancing the urban forest
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in order to develop and maintain a safe, efficient,
balanced and environmentally sound city transportation system for people of all ages and
abilities, transportation and development projects shall incorporate a philosophy that expands
transportation choices and further incorporates the Living Streets theme and key concepts listed
above; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the ETC in collaboration with staff shall prepare a Living
Streets Policy /Plan and staff shall concurrently review city ordinances, engineering standards,
policies, and guidelines in order to make recommendations ultimately to the City Council on a
Living Street Policy /Plan that will reduce impacts to the environment, be practical and
economical, while also meeting community and stakeholder needs consistent with Living Streets
concepts.
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Excerpts from 2008 Comprehensive Plan
Chapter 4: Land Use Goals -
1. Protect and preserve the essential character of existing residential neighborhoods (p. 4 -21)
6. Increase mixed use development where supported by adequate infrastructure to minimize traffic
congestion, support transit, and diversity tax base (p. 4 -22)
7. Increase pedestrian and bicycling opportunities and connections between neighborhoods, and with
other communities, to improve transportation infrastructure and reduce dependence on the car (p. 4 -22)
8. Ensure that public realm corridor design is contextual, respectful of adjacent neighborhood character
supportive of adjacent commercial and /or mixed use development, promotes community identify and
orientation, and creates the highest quality experience for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users (p. 4 -22)
Land Use and Transportation Interface
There is a fundamental link between land use planning and transportation planning. The
transportations system must function as a network that links a diversity of uses in a manner that
promotes efficient multi -modal travel (motor vehicles, bicycle, transit and pedestrian).... Chapter
7 of this Comprehensive Plan deals with transportation, and responds to and supports the land
use and community design policies presented in this chapter. (p. 4 -22)
Land Use Policies -
3. Edina has evolved to a large degree into a community defined by roads. The City's roads should
continue to evolve to act as connectors, rather than as barriers. The city will incorporate amenities and
infrastructure into its public corridors to make them beautiful, efficient, multi -modal public spaces.
5. In reviewing developing proposals, the City will examine how land use and transportation are
integrated to ensure that new development and redevelopment expands non - motorized travel options.
6. The City will maintain the current open space and wetlands acreage and seek to expand it whenever
possible.
8. The City will grow and develop in a sustainable manner that will protect its high quality natural
environment, promote energy efficiency and conservation of natural resources, and minimize the impacts
of buildings on the environment over the lifetime of each building. (p. 4 -34)
Staging Development: Small Area Plans —
These Small Area Plans may include planning principles such as:
1) Area or neighborhood land use pattern and design that encourages walking and transit use
2) High degree of connectivity to existing and new public (and active private) spaces to encourage physical
activity, social interaction, and optimal land use
3) Smaller parking footprints
4) Reduction in impervious surfaces and associated storm water runoff (p. 4 -35).
Citywide Movement Patterns and Public Spaces—
Principles:
8. Design public open and green linkages that bring both amenity and positive image to
neighborhoods, corridors, and business precincts.
9. Design public streets to serve not only vehicles but also pedestrians, people with mobility
disadvantages and bicycles, balancing the spatial needs of existing and future users within the
right -of -way. Address both mobility and recreational needs and opportunities.
10. Create walkable streets that foster an active public life;
11. Protect and improve the urban forest, including street trees and related landscaping, in order to
provide shade and shelter for pedestrians and screening for parking and service uses.
12. Create and promote environments that make it safe and convenient for people to integrate
physical activity into their daily routines.
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13. Recognize and integrate Edina's historic landscape features, such as its stone walls and gateways,
into the design and redesign of streets, paths and pedestrian ways.
14. Promote a clear hierarchy of street types of distinctive and differentiated character that are
defined by landscape and pedestrian amenities as well as adjacent buildings. Within larger
redevelopment sites, promote a fine - grained and interconnected network of local streets and
paths, encouraging pedestrian circulation and providing a choice of access points (p. 4 -36. See
also Guidelines of 4- 37 -39).
Guidelines: Medium- and High- Density Design (All Uses) —
A Pedestrian - Friendly Environment: Improving the auto - oriented design pattern discussed above
under "Issues" will call for guidelines that change the relationship between parking, pedestrian
movement and building placement.
Landscaping: Provide visual screening and privacy to buffer cars from people, provide visual relief and
allow stormwater infiltration in parking lots. Permeable hardscape, where appropriate, is preferred
over blacktop or traditional paving.
Parking: Evaluate current parking standards in order to encourage shared parking and minimize the
visual impact of surface parking.
Design surface parking to maximize stormwater infiltration and allow for groundwater
recharge, using infiltration swales, pervious pavement or similar techniques
• Where vehicle parking requirements exist, implement minimum bicycle parking standards as
well (p. 4 -45).
Movement Patterns:
• Provide sidewalks along primarystreets and connections to adjacent neighborhoods along
secondary streets or walkways.
• Limit driveway access from primary streets while encouraging access from secondary streets.
• Encourage enhanced transit stops, including shelters, shade and seating where feasible.
• Provide pedestrian amenities, such as wide sidewalks, street trees, pedestrian -scale lighting,
and street furnishings (benches, trash receptacles, etc) (p. 4 -47).
Implementation —
Provision for urban forest protection and improvement consistent with Plan guidance for creating a
pleasant pedestrian environment, screening parking areas, providing the benefits of landscaping, and
restoring environmental processes that a tree canopy provides the biological community. These provisions
may include at tree preservation ordinance. Other measures may also be considered to ensure
appropriate tree replacement and management of our urban forest (4 -56).
Chapter 7: Transportation
Goals and Policies: Transportation—
Goals:
1. Maintain and enhance mobility for residents and businesses through creation and maintenance of
a balanced system of transportation alternatives.
2. Implement a fully multi -modal transportations system that supports the land use vision and
future land use plan for managing and shaping future growth.
3. Minimize the impacts of the transportation system on Edina's environment and neighborhood
quality of life.
4. Reduce the overall dependence on the use of single- occupant vehicles by promoting land use
patterns that allow for shorter vehicular trips ad the use of alternative travel options.
S. Ensure that all Edina's residents, workers, and visitors, including those with transportation
disadvantages, have viable travel options.
6. Promote a travel demand management program through a coordinated program of regulations,
marketing, and provisions of alternative travel options.
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Z Provide multiple travel options for transit users, pedestrians, bicyclists, and rideshare users, as
well as for drivers of private automobiles.
8. Support attractive and high performance transit service connections.
9. Manage parking provision to encourage joint and shared use of facilities, ride - sharing (car pools
and van pools), bicycle parking, and increased transit use (p. 7- 38 -39).
Policies
Roadway Design:
5. Design /enhance collector and arterial roadways to minimize through traffic on local streets in the
functional classification system, and to be compatible with other transportation modes including transit,
bicycle and pedestrian.
6. Use adequate transitions and buffers including, but not limited to, earth berms, walls, landscaping and
distance to mitigate the undesirable impact of high volume roadways.
8. Encourage beautification of local roadways, where appropriate, with amenities such as boulevard
streets, decorative street lighting, and monuments.
9. Monitor and address transportation requirements associated with demographic trends, such as an
aging population (p. 7- 39 -40).
Parking:
2. Continue to limit on- street parking in and near congested commercial areas.
Pedestrian /Bicycle:
1. Provide accessibility to pedestrians and bicycles at major activity centers, including necessary
storage facilities.
2. Create pedestrian and bicycle interconnections among major generators, with continuity across
major roadways and other barriers.
3. Review and recommend construction of pedestrian and bike paths throughout Edina
cooperatively with the Three Rivers Park District and Hennepin County.
4. Promote safe walking, bicycling and driving. Promote vehicle drivers respect for bicycles and
pedestrians along with bicyclists and pedestrian observation of signs and sue of designed paths
for travel.
5. Support inclusion of pedestrian and bicycle access planning when upgrading roadways, bridges
and redevelopment projects.
6. Provide sidewalks and safe crossings for areas of potential pedestrian /vehicle conflicts, including
high- traffic streets, commercial areas, areas with transit access, and in high- density residential
locations.
7. Provide appropriate signage in areas of potential conflict between pedestrians and automobile
traffic.
8. Separate pedestrian traffic from bicycle traffic to ensure desired safety conditions. When a bicycle
facility is provided, considerations should also be given to providing a corresponding pedestrian
way where possible. This could be as a separate facility or through striping.
9. Support recommendations of the Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan for implementation
(7- 43 -44)
Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan—
Vision:
The guiding vision for this document is to support the gradual transportation of the City of Edina
into a "progressive bicycle friendly community where citizens can easily integrate cycling into
their daily lives" (p. 8).
Guiding Principles
The following goals and principles guide the recommendations included in this Plan:
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Improving Safety: proactively addressing existing hazardous conditions, assigning dedicated road
space to cyclists, and alerting motorists of their presence will help improve safety and
convenience for all users of Edina's streets and sidewalks.
Connecting to Local and Regional Destinations: Providing safe and convenient connections to
destinations in Edina and neighboring communities will increase bicycle use and help lower
demand on Edina's overall automobile transportation system. Connecting to the growing network
of regional trails will expand the number of potential destinations available to Edina citizens and
provide increased access to our region's recreational and transportation assets.
Safe Routes forAll: Bicycling can serve the mobility needs of people over a wide range of ages and
abilities. Providing a network of safe and comfortable bicycle routes to schools and parks will be
an important builder of healthy life -long habits of actives living and independence for children,
seniors and other adults.
Bicycling As A Base For Community Health: A safe and inviting bicycle transportation network will
help improve community health by increasing opportunities for active transportation and active
living for all of Edina's citizens.
Bicycling As A Useful Transportation Option In Edina: A high quality bicycle network will make it
easy and convenient for people in Edina to choose cycling as a way to meet at least some of their
transportation and mobility needs. A network of safe, convenient and easily accessible routes will
expand and use of the bicycling as a useful transportation option in Edina (p. 8 -9).
Chapter 9: Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources
Natural Resources Conservation and Management
Goals:
4. Conserve, and replace as necessary, Edina's urban forest to ensure the long -term vitality and viability of
this integral part of Edina's overall identity and attractiveness (9 -21)
Policies:
5. Create a program for maintaining trees throughout the City, and replacing them as necessary (p. 9 -22).
Walking and Biking Trails Pathways Plan
Policies:
2. Continue to work with the Bike Edina Taskforce and Public Works staff to implement the new bike
pathway master plan for the Cit of Edina. The objective is to identify the best routes for connecting
existing and future internal park trail systems, as well as to identify the most appropriate routes for links
to regional systems, as well as to identify the most appropriate routes for links to regional trails that will
connect to neighboring community trails (p. 9 -26).
Chapter 10: Energy and Environment
Goals and Policies —Air
4. Encourage property owners to plant trees along roadways where possible to help reduce traffic noise
and absorb carbon dioxide
Chapter 11: Community Services and Facilities
Environmental Health /Public Health
Goals and Policies:
1. Ensure an Effective Local Government Public Health System.
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• Inform, educate and empower people about health issues
• Mobilize community partnerships and action to identify and solve health problems
• Develop policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts
2. Reduce Behavioral Risks that are Primary Contributors to Morbidity /Mortality.
Behavioral risks that contribute to morbidity and mortality include tobacco use, alcohol and
other drug use, physical activity /inactivity, nutrition, and weight management. A strategy for
reducing these behavioral risk factors is:
• Health education and promotion of health lifestyles and healthy living.
3. Promote Health for All Children, Adolescents, and their Families.
Work with the Park and Recreation Department to implement the requirements of the
"Fit City" program.
4. Promote Well -Being of the Elderly, Those with Disability, Disease or Chronic Illness.
• Fostering healthful behaviors such as good nutrition, physical exercise, medication
management, obtaining flu shots, efforts to reduce isolation and promote mental health
(p. 11- 12 -13).
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Item VIII.A.
REGULAR TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING
REPORT /RECOMMENDATION
To: Transportation Commission
From: Jennifer Janovy
ETC Chair
Date: April 21, 2011
Subject: Edina Transportation
Commission Bylaws
Info /Background:
Agenda Item No.: VIII.A
ACTION:
❑ Recommendation /Motion
® Discussion
❑ Information
Attached is a draft copy of the Edina Transportation Commission Bylaws provided by Chair
Janovy. A number of Boards and Commissions have recently created or are in the process of
creating bylaws. Bylaws from the Planning Commission, Heritage Preservation Board,
Human Rights and Relations, and the Edina Community Health Committee as well as outside
sources where used to structure the ETC Bylaws.
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Edina Transportation Commission Bylaws (DRAFT)
Section 1: Offices
I. The principal office of the Edina Transportation Commission ( "Commission ") shall be
Edina City Hall, 4801 West 50th Street, Edina, MN 55424.
II. The principal email address shall be...(transportationcommission @cityofedina.com)
Section 2: Purpose and Duties
I. The Commission shall be subject to all applicable provisions of Edina General
Municipal Code ( "City Code "), including but not limited to sections 1500 and 1509.
Section 3: Advisory Role
The Commission is advisory to the City Council ( "Council') and shall communicate to
the Council a record of its official activities and advice on matters related to the
purpose for which the Commission was established. The Council shall make the final
determination on any matter about which the Commission has communicated its
advice.
The Commission shall establish procedures for communicating its official activities
and advice to the Council; such procedures shall be approved by a 2/3 majority of
voting members.
Section 4: Bylaws
These Bylaws are established pursuant to City Code, Subsection 1500.06.A and shall
govern activities of the Commission. In the event of conflict between these Bylaws
and City Code, City Code shall take precedence.
These Bylaws may be amended by an affirmative vote of a 2/3 majority of voting
members at any meeting of the Commission called for that purpose, provided the
substance of the proposed amendment has been submitted in writing to members
at least ten days prior to such meeting.
III. The Commission shall review these Bylaws following any change to applicable City
Code and shall otherwise review these Bylaws annually.
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Section 5: Policies
I. The Commission shall be further governed by those policies adopted by the Council
relating to advisory boards and commissions generally and to those policies relating
specifically to the purpose for which the Commission was established. Copies of such
policy documents shall be distributed to each Commission member.
Section 6. Membership
Membership. The Commission shall consist of nine regular and two student
members appointed by the Council (pursuant to City Code, Subsection 1500.03), or
that number of members currently seated and in good standing.
II. Roster. Members shall provide a home address and a personal telephone number
and /or email address to be included on a member roster. This roster shall be
distributed to all members and shall be available to the public upon request.
III. Voluntary resignation. A member may resign from the Commission for any reason
by communicating his /her resignation in writing to City Hall, pursuant to City Code,
Subsection 1500.04.C.
IV. Automatic resignation. A member who discontinues legal residence in the City shall
be deemed to have resigned from the Commission, pursuant to City Code,
Subsection 1500.03.A. A member who fails to meet the attendance requirement
shall be deemed to have resigned from the Commission, pursuant to City Code,
Subsection 1500.09.13.
V. Removal. A member maybe removed by majority vote of the Council, pursuant to
City Code, Subsection 1500.04.C.
Section 7: Attendance
Meetings at which attendance is required. Attendance is required at all regular
meetings of the Commission and joint work sessions with the City Council. Members
shall miss no more than two consecutive meetings and shall attend at least 75% of
required meetings during a calendar year.
II. Notification of absence. Any member who is notable to attend a meeting at which
attendance is required shall notify the staff liaison of his /her intended absence by no
later than 4:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
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111. Meetings at which attendance is not required. Attendance is not required at special
meetings, pursuant to City Code, Subsection 1500.09.C(1).
Section 8: Regular Meetings
I. Regular meetings. Regular meetings of the Commission shall be held on the third
Thursday of each month, starting at 6:00 p.m., at Edina City Hall.
II. Open meetings. All meetings shall be held in accordance with the MN Open Meeting
Law (MN Statutes Chapter 13D).
III. Rules of order. The rules of parliamentary procedure comprised in the latest edition
of Robert's Revised Rules of Order shall govern the Commission in its actions except
where they are in conflict with these Bylaws. In the event of conflict, these Bylaws
shall take precedence. Rules may be amended at any meeting by a majority vote.
IV. Voting and nonvoting members. All regular members, as defined in City Code,
Subsection 1500.03.A, shall be voting members. All student members shall be non-
voting members, pursuant to City Code, Subsection 1500.03.B.
V. Quorum required. A quorum consisting of a simple majority of seated voting
members shall be required at all regular meetings.
• If a quorum is not achieved within 20 minutes of the start of the meeting, no
business shall be conducted and the meeting shall be considered cancelled.
• If during the course of a meeting a quorum is not maintained, no further
business shall be conducted and the meeting shall be adjourned.
VI. Motions and Voting. A simple majority of voting members present and voting shall
decide all questions placed before the Commission, unless otherwise specified in
these Bylaws. All votes shall be taken by voice. A roll call vote shall be taken when
there is division on any question. A tie vote on any motion shall constitute the
failure of that motion.
V11. Order of business. The order of business shall be set in the agenda and may be
suspended at any meeting by mutual agreement or by majority vote. The order of
business shall include but not be limited to:
• Determination of a quorum and call to order;
• Approval /modification of the proposed agenda;
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• Community comment;
• Approval of the minutes of the preceding meeting(s);
• Unfinished business;
• New business;
• Reports of committees;
• Staff liaison updates;
• Commissioner comments;
• Adjournment.
VIII. Deliberations and decision - making. Deliberations and decisions of the
Commission shall be based solely on that information which is in the public record
and has been presented to all Commission members participating in the deliberation
or action.
IX. Presiding Officer. The Chair or, in his /her absence, the Vice - Chair, shall be the
presiding officer at all regular meetings. If both the Chair and Vice -Chair are absent
but a quorum of members is present, then a member shall volunteer to convene the
meeting and the membership shall, as the first item of business, elect an acting Chair
for the duration of the meeting.
X. Secretary. The Commission, by vote or mutual agreement, may appoint a member
to serve as Secretary to record and prepare minutes of that meeting. Minutes so
recorded shall be reviewed and approved by the Commission and a copy forwarded
to City staff.
XI. Community Comment. All meetings shall include a time for residents to address the
Commission on any matters of concern or interest related to the purpose for which
the Commission was established.
XII. Commissioner Comments. All meetings shall include a time for Commissioners to
address the Commission on any matters of concern or interest related to the
purpose for which the Commission was established.
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Section 9: Special Meetings
Special meetings. A special meeting is any meeting of the Commission that is not a
regular meeting orjoint work session with the City Council. The term "special
meeting" shall not apply to any meeting of a committee, as defined in Section 13 of
these Bylaws.
Calling a special meeting. A motion to call a special meeting may be made by any
voting member at a regular meeting. The motion shall include the time, location and
purpose of the meeting. A special meeting may also be called by the Council.
III. Quorum not required. A quorum is not required for special meetings; however,
members shall take no action unless a quorum is present.
IV. Additional requirements. All subsections of Section 8 of these Bylaws shall apply to
special meetings, excluding subsections 1 and 5.
Section 10: Minutes
I. Minutes. Meeting minutes shall be recorded and approved by the Commission.
Minutes shall include a record of all motions and votes and be sufficiently detailed
to provide full and accurate knowledge of the Commission's official activities.
Section 11: Officers
I. Officers generally.
• The Commission shall elect from among its voting members a Chair and Vice
Chair, pursuant to City Code, Subsection 1500.06.8.
• Elections shall be held annually at the regular meeting in April or, in the event
the April meeting is cancelled, at the first regular meeting thereafter.
• Any voting member of the Commission in good standing maybe nominated and
elected to serve as Chair or Vice - Chair.
• The term of office shall be one year, pursuant to City Code, Subsection
1500.06.13,
• The Chair is eligible to serve two consecutive terms, pursuant to City Code,
Subsection 1500.06.B.
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If an officer resigns or is no longer able to serve, the Commission shall elect a
replacement from among its voting members to serve for the remainder of the
term.
II. Duties of the Chair.
• Prepare the agenda in consideration of input from members and in consultation
with the staff liaison.
• Maintain meeting order and decorum and facilitate discussion; see that all
business of the Commission is carried out in accordance with these Bylaws; and
see that all actions of the Commission are properly taken.
• Ensure minutes of the meeting are recorded.
• Represent the Commission outside of regular meetings; however, the Chair
should use discretion in this role.
• Cancel regular meetings, in consultation with the staff liaison, when there is
insufficient business on the agenda or when it is known that a quorum will not
be present.
• Keep a record of members' attendance and consult with members regarding
attendance issues.
• The Chair may make and second motions and may vote on all motions.
Ill. Duties of the Vice - Chair.
• The Vice -Chair shall perform all the duties of the Chair in the Chair's absence.
• The Vice -Chair may preside at special meetings with the consent of the Chair.
Section 12: Members Performance of Duties
I. Commission members are expected to adequately prepare for meetings and be
present at all meetings, whether regular or special. Commission members unable to
complete assigned tasks should notify the Commission Chair as soon as possible. The
Commission may ask the Council to review a member's appointment based upon its
assessment of significant non - performance of duties.
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Section 13: Committees
I. Establishment. Pursuant to City Code Subsection 1500.05, the Commission may
establish committees (also called subcommittees, committees of the whole, ad hoc
committees, task forces, working groups or other similar terms) to investigate
matters within the scope and authority of the Commission and to advise the
Commission by communicating its findings and points of view. The Commission shall
have the sole authority to make final determinations on all matters about which a
committee has communicated its advice. Such determinations shall be made by the
Commission only following thorough deliberation of the matter(s) at one or more
regular Commission meeting(s).
• Committees shall be established by a majority vote of the Commission.
• The Commission shall establish the purpose and duties of the committee.
• Each committee shall be chaired by a member of the Commission and may
include other commissioners and residents of the City. The committee may
include additional individuals as deemed beneficial to accomplish the work of
the committee.
• A committee of the whole shall include all seated voting members of the
Commission. All meetings of committees of the whole shall be held in
accordance with the MN Open Meeting Law (MN Statutes Chapter 13D).
• All other committees shall include fewer than a quorum of seated regular
Commission members.
• Members shall be recommended by the committee chair and confirmed by
majority vote of the Commission.
• A committee member may be removed by a majority vote of the
Commission.
• A committee member may voluntarily resign from the committee by
communicating his /her resignation in writing to the committee chair.
II. Operation.
• Committee members shall provide for a public roster their home address and
personal telephone number or email address.
• The committee may appoint a member to serve as Secretary to record and
prepare minutes of committee meetings. Minutes so recorded shall be
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reviewed and approved by the committee and a copy forwarded by the
committee chair to the Commission.
Committee meetings shall be open to the public and shall include an
opportunity for residents to address the committee on any matters of
concern or interest related to the purpose for which the committee was
established.
• A quorum of seated regular Commission members shall not be present at any
committee meeting, other than a meeting of a committee of the whole.
III. Duties of committee chairs.
• Set the meeting schedule, provide meeting notice, and prepare and
distribute the meeting agenda.
• Maintain meeting order and decorum and facilitate discussion; see that all
business of the committee is carried out in accordance with these Bylaws and
the purpose for which the committee was established.
• Recommend committee members and notify the Commission of changes in
committee membership.
• Report on the committee's activities at each regular meeting of the
Commission; report to the committee the Commission's point of view.
Section 14: Communication Outside of Meetings
Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to this section.
Official business. The official business of the Commission is defined as those
subjects or matters related to the purpose for which the Commission was
established, discussion of which or a decision on which is pending or
impending. Pending is any matter scheduled for a meeting. Impending is any
matter not scheduled but reasonably anticipated to be scheduled at a later
date.
• Discussion. Discussion is any communication between any two or more
members of the Commission.
• Communication. Communication is any exchange of information by means of
speaking, writing, or other common system of symbols or behaviors.
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Communication between members. The following Subsection governs
communication between members outside of regular, special or committee of the
whole meetings. Additional requirements may be found in the MN Open Meeting
Law (MN Statutes Chapter 13D).
Communication in person. Members shall not discuss official business when
a quorum of voting members is present and has knowledge of the discussion.
Communication by electronic or digital means. Members shall not discuss
official business with a quorum of voting members by email or any other
electronic or digital means. Members shall not send any communication to
any Commission member by blind copy.
Serial meetings. Members shall not engage in a serial discussion of official
business. A serial discussion occurs when members discuss official business
with a quorum of voting members through successive communications. Such
communications may occur through a combination of means (electronically,
by telephone, or in person).
Written communications, copy required. Any member who sends a
communication to any other member(s) relating to the official business of
the Commission shall also send a copy of such communication to City Hall.
Ill. Communication with members of the public. The following Subsection governs
communication between Commission members and members of the public outside
of meetings. A member of the public is any person who is not a member of the
Commission, City Council, or City staff.
Members of the Commission may discuss official business with any member of
the public, provided:
• The member shall not represent the opinion or viewpoint of other individual
commissioners or of the Commission as a whole on any pending or
impending matter.
• The member shall not communicate how he /she intends to vote on any
pending matter or give the appearance the matter has been pre- decided.
• Questions or concerns shall be directed to the Council or City staff, as the
member deems good and necessary.
• Both parties understand that deliberations and decisions of the Commission
shall be based solely on that information which is in the public record and
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has been presented to all Commission members participating in the
deliberation or action.
Communications between members of the Commission and members of the public
are private data and may be made public by either the sender or recipient, pursuant
to MN Statutes 13.601, Subd. 2.
Section 15: City Staff
Discretion of the City Manager. The City Manager may make available to the
Commission members of City staff to provide technical and administrative
assistance.
II. Commission does not direct. The Commission may not direct City staff to provide
assistance of any particular type on any particular matter; however, the Commission
may request that such assistance be provided as deemed necessary for the
Commission to fulfill the purpose for which it was established.
III. Communication with department staff outside of meetings. The following
guidelines apply to Commission members, other than the Chair, communicating with
City staff about official business outside of meetings.
• Members may send written or electronic communications to the staff liaison
with the request that such communications be forwarded to all Commission
members.
• Members who will be absent from a meeting shall notify the staff liaison of their
intended absence.
• Commission members present at an educational, professional, or social event at
which any member of City staff is also present may discuss official business with
the staff member as is mutually agreeable, provided such discussion is not in
conflict with the MN Open Meeting Law.
• The above guidelines do not apply to Commission members communicating with
staff members as private citizens.
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Section 16: Conflict of Interest
Prohibition against personal benefit. Commission members may not use their
position on the Commission for personal benefit. The interests of the organization
must be the first priority in all actions and decisions.
Disclosure. Any member who has a financial interest in, or who may receive a
financial benefit as the result of, any Commission action or decision shall disclose
this fact as a conflict of interest.
III. Abstention. A member who has disclosed a conflict of interest shall abstain from
discussion and voting on the matter.
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Section 1509 — Transportation Commission a —
1509.01 Policy and Establishment. The Edina Transportation Commission is established
to help guide the City in implementing its vision for an integrated, multi -modal local
transportation system as stated in the City's Comprehensive Plan. The system will
provide safe and efficient transportation options for all users (motorists, transit riders,
bicyclists, and pedestrians of all ages and abilities) in a way that promotes the economic,
environmental, social, and personal vitality of the City and its residents.
1509.02 Definitions
A. Multi- modal: Pertaining to all modes of transportation, including but not limited
to motor vehicles, mass transit, bicycles, and pedestrians.
B. Local: Those roadways under City control; also called "residential" and
"collector" roadways and including municipal state aid roadways.
1509.03 Purpose and Duties.
A. The Transportation Commission shall:
1. Advise the City Council on the operation of the local transportation
system (all modes, users, and abilities).
2. Develop strategies to implement the City's multi -modal transportation
vision.
3. Make recommendations for and participate in the development of plans
to complete the City's multi -modal transportation networks.
4. Review neighborhood street capital investment projects for adherence to
adopted City policies and planning documents.
5. Review and comment on large development proposals, such as those
requiring an Alternative Urban Areawide Review, Environmental
Assessment, or small area plan.
6. Provide a forum for citizens to discuss regional transportation
improvements and enhancements by outside agencies that may affect
the local transportation system.
7. Promote the City's transportation vision through education and open
forums.
8. Review citizen transportation concerns.
9. Review and make recommendations supporting transportation funding.
10. Advise the City Council on additional matters when directed by the City
Council.
1509.04 Membership. The Commission shall consist of nine regular and two student
members, appointed from the different geographic areas of the City. One member of
the Commission shall also be a member of the Bike Edina Task Force or any existing
similar organization, or shall otherwise have an expertise or interest in biking as a mode
of transportation.
Jack Sullivan
From: Jennifer <rjmeyovy @comcast.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 12:29 PM
To: Jack Sullivan
Subject: Fwd: Draft ETC Bylaws
Hi, Jack. I left a message for Scott Neal to verify that I can share his comments with the ETC. Unless we hear
from him today to contrary, please have copies of this email available for the ETC for tonight.
Thanks.
Jennifer
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Scott Neal" <sneal _ci.edina.mn.us>
Date: April 19, 2011 8:04:48 PM CDT
To: "Jennifer" <rjmeyovy(d)-comcast.net>
Subject: RE: Draft ETC Bylaws
Jennifer -
These bylaws are very well done. Here are my comments:
Section 13.1
The only question that I have is about the definition of "committee
members" and whether or not the inclusion of non - commission public
members to committees actually changes the nature of the committee. For
example, do the non - commission committee members count as bona fide
members and do they trigger public notice provisions, etc. I am getting
a legal answer on that question.
Section 14
Well done. Well organized. Well said.
Section 15.3
Also, well said.
These would be our model bylaws for our other commissions.
Scott Neal, City Manager
952-826-04011 Fax 952- 826 -0390
snealgci.edina.mn.us I www.CityofFdina.com
...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business
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From: Jennifer [mailto:rjmeyovy @comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, April 11, 20119:22 AM
To: Scott Neal
Subject: Draft ETC Bylaws
Good morning, Scott. I have been working on Bylaws for the
Transportation Commission and would like to run them by you before they
are distributed for our meeting on April 21. Also, if you would have an
opportunity to discuss the draft, and an unrelated concern, please let
me know. My schedule is fairly flexible.
The challenge when working on these Bylaws was to be mindful there is so
much with regard to Commission operations that is outside of our
control. The highlighted areas show some places where defined staff
procedures may be needed (my guess is these already exist, at least
informally) so that the Commission can operate as a public body and
fulfill its responsibilities to the Council. The highlighting would not
be in the final draft.
I had the chance to review EEC, HRRC, Committee Health Committee, HPB,
Planning Commission, and draft Park Board Bylaws, so had the benefit of
these documents as I worked on the draft. With the changes to Chapter 15
of City Code, some of these Bylaws will need to be updated. It's my
understanding that some, if not all, have not been seen by or approved
by the Council.
Please let me know what you think. Thanks!
Jennifer Janovy
Jack Sullivan
From: Jennifer <rjmeyovy @com cast. net>
Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 12:30 PM
To: Jack Sullivan
Subject: Fwd: draft ETC ordinance
Hi, Jack. I left a message for Scott Neal to verify that I can share his comments with the ETC. Unless we hear
from him today to contrary, please have copies of this email available for the ETC for tonight.
Thanks.
Jennifer
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Scott Neal" <sneala-ci.edina.mn.us>
Date: April 19, 2011 7:04:43 AM CDT
To: "Jennifer" <rjmeyovya- comcast.net>
Subject: RE: draft ETC ordinance
Good Morning Jennifer -
T think the proposed ordinance looks very much like what was discussed
at the joint meeting with the City Council. I offer you the following
comments:
- I like A. If the ETC restricts its inquiry to the specific language
of this item, I the ETC's function as an accountability body for City
staff could be enhanced.
- I had similar initial concerns as Jack about the potential role
confusion/conflict with the Planning Commission on #5. But, again, if
the ETC's role is to "review and comment" and not "review and approve ",
I think that will add value to an already important, but complicated
regulatory process.
- Jack expressed a concern about #8 and whether that purpose might
conflict with the work of the Traffic Safety Committee. I don't think
that it necessarily would. I see this item as one that is going to
happen anyway, whether it's part of your formal direction or not.
Citizens are going to come to the ETC with their concerns, because it
seems like the normal route to take. ETC could hear their concern,
refer the concern to the TSC, the TSC could analyze it and then report
the findings back to the ETC in an open public setting where the
transportation education messages could be reinforced. I think that
could work nicely.
Those are my comments. The ordinance is concise and tightly written. I
would endorse it to proceed to the ETC for their review.
Scott
- - - -- Original Message---- -
From: Jennifer [mailto:rjmeyovy @comcast.net]
Sent: Thu 4/14/20119:07 AM
To: Scott Neal
Subject: Fwd: draft ETC ordinance
Scott,
Attached is a draft ETC ordinance, incorporating comments from the ETC
at the last meeting and Jack's comments below. I wanted to run this by
you for your comments before bringing it back to the ETC for further
discussion. Our next meeting is April 21.
1 will also leave a voice mail for you and if you would have time to
discuss in the next few days, please let me know. Thank you!
Jennifer Janovy
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I'm here to bring to light what I see as excessive and arbitrary enforcement of traffic on 770' street, between
Parklawn Ave. and Highway 100. I believe the police force is using this stretch as a speed trap, with its��
slow speed limit. I have also personally seen traffic stops that were not justified by any reason observable
to the general public.
I have not been stopped, neither have any of my friends or relatives. I am speaking as a citizen concerned
for the rights of others.
This road is beautifully engineered, perfectly maintained, 5 lanes wide, never has a single pothole, perfectly
straight, level enough to count, and has almost zero pedestrian traffic. There are no traffic signals between
Parklawn Ave, and Computer Drive. This constitutes a stretch of road nearly three - quarters of a mile long.
Roughly once a week I see upwards of 3 police officers patrolling the % mile stretch in question. These
officers always are seen with somebody pulled over. Observing their actions for a short period of time, I
have seen that there is very often less than 3 minutes of down time for each of the officers, pulling over
drivers almost constantly.
These officers frequently pull over drivers who I can see aren't dangerous. Occasionally excessive speeders
are caught, but the vast majority of cars pulled over are obeying traffic laws as far as I can tell.
I discussed this with a sergeant, who told me in no uncertain terms that had no grounds to complain. He
absolutely ignored my eyewitness accounts, and used all of the normal lines police officers use when
confronted about mistreatment of the public.
These lines fall generally into the categories of
"You can not possibly have all of the facts" — Accusing me of fabricating my eyewitness accounts
"I'm the law, therefore I'm right" — Rehashing the logical fallacy of Argument from Authority
"I don't have the time to hear you out'— Admitting that my complaints will be ignored
"You have no right to complain" — Telling me flat out I, as a citizen, am below him.
Everybody I have talked to about this street has commented on how heavily the speed limit is enforced. I
just happened to talk to the Dean of Students at Normandale about this, who is also an Edina resident.
I would like to ask the Transportation Commission to consider issuing a directive to the Edina Police
Department that they move their rigorous enforcement of traffic laws to roads with much higher rates of
collisions, such as France Ave.
The rigorous enforcement of 77a` street is widely seen by the public as unfair, and many drivers are being
stopped entirely at the will of the officers, for what an outsider would see as no reason.
Carlin Struckman
4480 Parklawn Ave S. #307
Edina, MN 55435
I drive a 1999 Saab 9.3, colored Silver /Green. I have multiple campaign- related bumpers stickers. My
license plate is SRB -448, and is affixed lower than usual as the license plate holder broke. I have one
speeding ticket, from 2009 where I was speeding on Highway 62 on a Saturday night, with minimal traffic.
I have no other traffic violations, and drive for all I can tell safely. I have no collisions on my record, pay
under $25 a month for car insurance, and passed my driver's exam on the first time with flying colors. I am
frequently tailgated by Edina Police Officers, who are traveling much closer than the advised car- length-
per -10 -MPH guidelines as set forth by the Minnesota Driver's Manual.
This complaint comes as a citizen looking out for the rights of others. I strongly advocate against police
misconduct, in all its forms. I believe that arbitrary traffic stops violate the rights of others, and know that
these types of stops are psychologically damaging, and lead to strongly negative views of governmental
authority. I believe a well regulated police force is vital to societal functioning, and that enforcement
should be based on public safety, not profitability.
Jack Sullivan
From: kirkjohnsonster @gmail.com on behalf of Kirk Johnson <Kirk.Johnson @LoganLogic.com>
Sent: Monday, April 18, 20114:13 PM
To: Alice Hulbert; Brad Schaeppi; Carl Follstad, home; Carl Gulbronson; Donald Eyberg; Ellen
Jones; Jennifer Janovy; Kirk Johnson; Larry Olson; Peter Kelley; Rob Erickson; Sally Dunn;
Amanda Simons; Andrew Heyer; Dan Atkins; David Simons; Marty Mathis; Jack Sullivan; John
Keprios; Scott Neal; Timothy Olson; Wayne Houle; Dianne Plunkett Latham; Robyn Wiesman;
Ann Swenson; James Hovland; Joni Bennett; Josh Sprague; Mary Brindle
Subject: Bike Edina Task Force (BETF) Meeting Minutes (April 14th, 2011)
Bike Edina Task Force: News & Meeting Outcomes
April 14th, 2011
Purpose: The Bike Edina Task Force (BETF) meets to serve citizens and partner with City staff and elected
officials to promote bicycle improvements in Edina for education, encouragement, infrastructure,
enforcement, and ongoing assessment. We support implementation of the approved City of Edina
Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan that serves all levels of bicyclists, connects key destinations
including safe routes to schools, and integrates with the Twin Cities' regional bike network. Our vision is a
progressive bicycle - friendly community where citizens can integrate cycling into their daily lives.
Time & Location: The Bike Edina Task Force (BETF) meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8
p.m. in the Mayor's Conference Room at Edina City Hall. For questions contact Kirk Johnson, Chair. Guests are
welcome.
Distribution: BETF, guests, City Manager, City Engineer, Edina Police BETF Liaison Sgt. Timothy Olson, SHIP
contact Robyn Wiesman, and Mayor & City Council. Also, Jack Sullivan to forward to the Edina Transportation
Commission, and Dianne Plunkett Latham to post for the Edina Energy and Environment Commission.
• Online source: Source link here ( http:// tcstreetsforpeople .org /BikeEdina)
• Present: Brad Schaeppi, Carl Follstad, Carl Gulbronson, Ellen Jones, Jennifer Janovy, Kirk Johnson,
Peter Kelley, Rob Ericson
• Absent: Don Eyberg, Larry Olson, Sally Dunn
• Recorded by: Kirk Johnson
1. Bike Rodeo --status for volunteers, news (Rob Erickson)
a. This is the annual event to provide a fun and enriching set of skills for elementary kids anyone
that wants to participate. Last year approximately 100 kids participated.
b. Article published already in Edina Sun Current.
c. The event is planned and needs more volunteers. Carl G. /Carl F. were already volunteering for
setup /photography but offered to volunteer at stations. Peter Kelley will prepare a message to
additional Highlands families. Rob has received additional leads.
2. Notes from meeting with Wayne Houle & John Keprios (Kirk Johnson). We met on Monday, April
11th:
a. Bike Boulevard TLC Grant status: Wayne is working with SEH to get a bid and prepare /refine the
Memo of Understanding (MOU). Wayne will communicate with TLC so that the grant is
supported and not in jeopardy (construction is expected to begin this year).
b. Phase 1 status: This is related to the above. The BETF would like to get a clarification on the
project descriptions of each. Kirk Johnson to follow -up.
c. Names for bike routes in Edina: Passed a motion and voted all in favor: Recommendation is to
(a) align route names with the major streets and /or key destinations (such as "Blake Route" and
"Southdale /Wooddale Route "); (b) when possible include distances, and (c) integrate this with
any City naming policies (it was noted that a sub -group of the Parks Commission will be
establishing naming standards for facilities in the City). Kirk Johnson to get visibility regarding
this with Wayne Houle.
d. West 70th bike lane news note: Construction is taking place this year. Two bike - related
features note: (a) The concrete bike lane will extend past intersections continuously in many
places and (b) expansion join cuts will not be beveled which results in a smoother experience
for travelers.
e. Interlachen pinch point update: The City is working with right -of -way access to improve this.
More to come.
f. Nine Mile Creek RT news note: Three Rivers Park District is pursuing Federal funding.
3. Bike rack grant program: Brad Schaeppi is meeting with Wayne Houle to discuss proposed locations
for the 40 -60 bike racks that the City is applying for as part of a grant. Primary focus is 50th & France
areas plus 44th & France areas and business associations are involved. Also, discussed demand for
new /better racks at certain schools, the Edina Community Library, Jerry's Grocery Store and Centennial
Lakes. Ellen Jones to supply recent parks inventory to Brad; Kirk Johnson to send recent schools
inventory to Brad and Rob Erickson.
4. CP Rail Line (Peter Kelley): There is no active project to design and install a bike route or trail alongside
the rail line. However, Three Rivers Park District (TRPD) is putting together a street -based
recommended travel route that covers all the cities involved (Savage to New Hope, including Edina).
This may be useful for future opportunities. Peter met with Kelly Grissman from Three Rivers Park
District regarding these routes. Peter will evaluate the proposed side - routes from TRPD and match
them against the recommended routes published in the City of Edina Comprehensive Bicycle
Transportation Plan and report back to the BETF and Kelly Grissman. The TRPD Board will have a
presentation about this in June or July 2011.
5. Tour de Edina news (Carl Gulbronson): Carl G. updated the group on the progress for this planning. A
few highlights include the pilot event date as being October 9th. Several groups are sponsoring the
event including the rotary clubs and the City of Edina and some businesses too. The route is being
determined. The ride will be family - friendly and raise money for charities such as Feed My Starving
Children. Social networking will be used for marketing among other channels. An informational website
will be announced when it is ready. The planning group is meeting next week and is facilitated by Mary
Brindle. This is an exciting opportunity and is being designed to be scalable and repeatable to be part
of Edina's traditions and encourage healthy, active living and further bicycle education.
6. ETC News (Jennifer Janovy): Ordinance review and refinement is in progress. All appointments are
completed. The group is exploring ways to promote living streets which is an extension of complete
streets.
7. BETF organizational structure (Alice /Jennifer /Dan) update: We will assess current functions and
direction from City Council and City Staff at the next annual working session (June 7th). For now, the
existing structure is working well.
8. Upcoming events review (Kirk, all)
a. Design Team for old Public Works property: If anyone is interested, plan to participate at the
next meeting on April 21st. Fitting the design with good transportation options, bike routes,
etc. is important for this location. Contact Ellen Jones for specifics.
b. Bike Rodeo: April 30th 10 a.m. to noon at Edina Highlands (Rob Erickson). Need volunteers (see
above).
c. Bike to Work Day: Edina to Minneapolis, June 9th, 6:35 a.m. at Lunds /Starbucks near 50th and
France (Kirk Johnson). Spread the word! This is geared especially for new riders.
d. Edina Bike Expo: From Kate Meredith: "I am looking at Saturday, June 11th 9:30 -11:00 at the
Community Center again. I would ask Edina Bike and Sport to do safety checks again, Commuter
Services (we just changed our name) would have a table. It's at the end of Bike Walk Week but the
weekend before is Edina Art Fair, want to avoid that." Noted that this day is also the first day after
Edina schools are done, which might be difficult for families. Kirk Johnson to pass along to Kate
Meredith.
e. Edina Skills Rides: On demand only (Kirk Johnson); changing from monthly which has been an
ongoing series for two years.
f. League Certified Training: June 24th to 26th (Friday to Sunday) — Kirk Johnson. If others are
interested to join Kirk, contact him.
g. Edina Traffic Counts: Kirk Johnson is getting dates from Tony Hull
h. Tour de Edina: October 9th. Details to be determined.
9. Membership update and openings (Kirk Johnson) .
a. Kirk Johnson is soliciting interest in anew BETF Chair so that others can participate in this
rewarding and important role. Kirk would like to remain in the group and focus on aspects of
bicycling including commuting, utility, education, and helping Edina to advance to a Bronze
award for the Bicycle Friendly Community with the League of American Bicyclists.
b. We have 12 members and can go up to 15. Kirk Johnson recommended to contact Marty
Mathis and Dan Atkins' daughter. Ellen Jones has a contact to send to Kirk. We agreed to
initiate a Sun Current advertisement after the annual work session in June. We need more
females and at least one student.
c. Related news subsequent to the meeting: Kirk Johnson has sent the revised online Application
to the City Communications Director.
Next meeting: May 12th and the focus will be preparation for the June work session.
Kirk Logan Johnson, MBA, PMP
Bike Edina Task Force, Chair
Kirk.johnson@LoganLogic.com
(612 ) 916 -9966 (Cell)
Jack Sullivan
From: kirkjohnsonster @gmail.com on behalf of Kirk Johnson <Kirk.Johnson @LoganLogic.com>
Sent: Monday, April 18, 20114:13 PM
To: Alice Hulbert; Brad Schaeppi; Carl Follstad, home; Carl Gulbronson; Donald Eyberg; Ellen
Jones; Jennifer Janovy; Kirk Johnson; Larry Olson; Peter Kelley; Rob Erickson; Sally Dunn;
Amanda Simons; Andrew Heyer; Dan Atkins; David Simons; Marty Mathis; Jack Sullivan; John
Keprios; Scott Neal; Timothy Olson; Wayne Houle; Dianne Plunkett Latham; Robyn Wiesman;
Ann Swenson; James Hovland; Joni Bennett; Josh Sprague; Mary Brindle
Subject: Bike Edina Task Force (BETF) Meeting Minutes (April 14th, 2011)
Bike Edina Task Force: News & Meeting Outcomes
April 14th, 2011
Purpose: The Bike Edina Task Force (BETF) meets to serve citizens and partner with City staff and elected
officials to promote bicycle improvements in Edina for education, encouragement, infrastructure,
enforcement, and ongoing assessment. We support implementation of the approved City of Edina
Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan that serves all levels of bicyclists, connects key destinations
including safe routes to schools, and integrates with the Twin Cities' regional bike network. Our vision is a
progressive bicycle - friendly community where citizens can integrate cycling into their daily lives.
Time & Location: The Bike Edina Task Force (BETF) meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8
p.m. in the Mayor's Conference Room at Edina City Hall. For questions contact Kirk Johnson, Chair. Guests are
welcome.
Distribution: BETF, guests, City Manager, City Engineer, Edina Police BETF Liaison Sgt. Timothy Olson, SHIP
contact Robyn Wiesman, and Mayor & City Council. Also, Jack Sullivan to forward to the Edina Transportation
Commission, and Dianne Plunkett Latham to post for the Edina Energy and Environment Commission.
• Online source: Source link here ( http:// tcstreetsforpeople .org /BikeEdina)
• Present: Brad Schaeppi, Carl Follstad, Carl Gulbronson, Ellen Jones, Jennifer Janovy, Kirk Johnson,
Peter Kelley, Rob Ericson
• Absent: Don Eyberg, Larry Olson, Sally Dunn
• Recorded by: Kirk Johnson
1. Bike Rodeo -- status for volunteers, news (Rob Erickson)
a. This is the annual event to provide a fun and enriching set of skills for elementary kids anyone
that wants to participate. Last year approximately 100 kids participated.
b. Article published already in Edina Sun Current.
c. The event is planned and needs more volunteers. Carl G. /Carl F. were already volunteering for
setup /photography but offered to volunteer at stations. Peter Kelley will prepare a message to
additional Highlands families. Rob has received additional leads.
2. Notes from meeting with Wayne Houle & John Keprios (Kirk Johnson). We met on Monday, April
11th:
a. Bike Boulevard TLC Grant status: Wayne is working with SEH to get a bid and prepare /refine the
Memo of Understanding (MOU). Wayne will communicate with TLC so that the grant is
supported and not in jeopardy (construction is expected to begin this year).
b. Phase 1 status: This is related to the above. The BETF would like to get a clarification on the
project descriptions of each. Kirk Johnson to follow -up.
c. Names for bike routes in Edina: Passed a motion and voted all in favor: Recommendation is to
(a) align route names with the major streets and /or key destinations (such as "Blake Route" and
"South da le/Wood dale Route "); (b) when possible include distances, and (c) integrate this with
any City naming policies (it was noted that a sub -group of the Parks Commission will be
establishing naming standards for facilities in the City). Kirk Johnson to get visibility regarding
this with Wayne Houle.
d. West 70th bike lane news note: Construction is taking place this year. Two bike - related
features note: (a) The concrete bike lane will extend past intersections continuously in many
places and (b) expansion join cuts will not be beveled which results in a smoother experience
for travelers.
e. Interlachen pinch point update: The City is working with right -of -way access to improve this.
More to come.
f. Nine Mile Creek RT news note: Three Rivers Park District is pursuing Federal funding.
3. Bike rack grant program: Brad Schaeppi is meeting with Wayne Houle to discuss proposed locations
for the 40 -60 bike racks that the City is applying for as part of a grant. Primary focus is 50th & France
areas plus 44th & France areas and business associations are involved. Also, discussed demand for
new /better racks at certain schools, the Edina Community Library, Jerry's Grocery Store and Centennial
Lakes. Ellen Jones to supply recent parks inventory to Brad; Kirk Johnson to send recent schools
inventory to Brad and Rob Erickson.
4. CP Rail Line (Peter Kelley): There is no active project to design and install a bike route or trail alongside
the rail line. However, Three Rivers Park District (TRPD) is putting together a street -based
recommended travel route that covers all the cities involved (Savage to New Hope, including Edina).
This may be useful for future opportunities. Peter met with Kelly Grissman from Three Rivers Park
District regarding these routes. Peter will evaluate the proposed side - routes from TRPD and match
them against the recommended routes published in the City of Edina Comprehensive Bicycle
Transportation Plan and report back to the BETF and Kelly Grissman. The TRPD Board will have a
presentation about this in June or July 2011.
5. Tour de Edina news (Carl Gulbronson): Carl G. updated the group on the progress for this planning. A
few highlights include the pilot event date as being October 9th. Several groups are sponsoring the
event including the rotary clubs and the City of Edina and some businesses too. The route is being
determined. The ride will be family - friendly and raise money for charities such as Feed My Starving
Children. Social networking will be used for marketing among other channels. An informational website
will be announced when it is ready. The planning group is meeting next week and is facilitated by Mary
Brindle. This is an exciting opportunity and is being designed to be scalable and repeatable to be part
of Edina's traditions and encourage healthy, active living and further bicycle education.
6. ETC News (Jennifer Janovy): Ordinance review and refinement is in progress. All appointments are
completed. The group is exploring ways to promote living streets which is an extension of complete
streets.
7. BETF organizational structure (Alice /Jennifer /Dan) update: We will assess current functions and
direction from City Council and City Staff at the next annual working session (June 7th). For now, the
existing structure is working well.
8. Upcoming events review (Kirk, all)
a. Design Team for old Public Works property: If anyone is interested, plan to participate at the
next meeting on April 21st. Fitting the design with good transportation options, bike routes,
etc. is important for this Location. Contact Ellen Jones for specifics.
b. Bike Rodeo: April 30th 10 a.m. to noon at Edina Highlands (Rob Erickson). Need volunteers (see
above).
c. Bike to Work Day: Edina to Minneapolis, June 9th, 6:35 a.m. at Lunds /Starbucks near 50th and
France (Kirk Johnson). Spread the word! This is geared especially for new riders.
d. Edina Bike Expo: From Kate Meredith: "I am looking at Saturday, June 11th 9:30 -11:00 at the
Community Center again. I would ask Edina Bike and Sport to do safety checks again, Commuter
Services (we just changed our name) would have a table. It's at the end of Bike Walk Week but the
weekend before is Edina Art Fair, want to avoid that." Noted that this day is also the first day after
Edina schools are done, which might be difficult for families. Kirk Johnson to pass along to Kate
Meredith.
e. Edina Skills Rides: On demand only (Kirk Johnson); changing from monthly which has been an
ongoing series for two years.
f. League Certified Training: June 24th to 26th (Friday to Sunday) — Kirk Johnson. If others are
interested to join Kirk, contact him.
g. Edina Traffic Counts: Kirk Johnson is getting dates from Tony Hull
h. Tour de Edina: October 9th. Details to be determined.
9. Membership update and openings (Kirk Johnson) .
a. Kirk Johnson is soliciting interest in a new BETF Chair so that others can participate in this
rewarding and important role. Kirk would like to remain in the group and focus on aspects of
bicycling including commuting, utility, education, and helping Edina to advance to a Bronze
award for the Bicycle Friendly Community with the League of American Bicyclists.
b. We have 12 members and can go up to 15. Kirk Johnson recommended to contact Marty
Mathis and Dan Atkins' daughter. Ellen Jones has a contact to send to Kirk. We agreed to
initiate a Sun Current advertisement after the annual work session in June. We need more
females and at least one student.
c. Related news subsequent to the meeting: Kirk Johnson has sent the revised online Application
to the City Communications Director.
Next meeting: May 12th and the focus will be preparation for the June work session.
Kirk Logan Johnson, MBA, PMP
Bike Edina Task Force, Chair
Kirk.johnson@LoganLogic.com
(612) 916 -9966 (Cell)
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existing streets reduces construction costs and assessments
to residents. It allows room for the installation of rainwater
gardens to treat stormwater. Where there is a need, bike trails
and sidewalks may be installed. Smaller streets also means
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environment. Rainwater gardens and street trees remove
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street trees also slow traffic, creating a safe environment
for everyone. Bike trails and sidewalks make it easy for all
residents to exercise and connect with neighbors.
What do Living Streets look like?
Living streets will vary depending on the street function
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- Increase safety by incorporating traffic- calming and speed- reducing
elements
- Help children by providing room for safe walking and biking
- Improve public health by encouraging a healthy life -style for people of
all ages
- Enhance neighborhood beauty and strengthen a sense of community
Living Streets improve environmental quality because they:
- Improve water quality of lakes and streams with addition of rainwater
gardens
- Improve air quality by providing the means to reduce CO2 emissions
and other pollutants
- Reduce summer heat generated by streets by using less asphalt and
more street trees
- Reduce raw material and energy used in street construction by
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When will my street become a Living Street?
Living streets will be installed during water main and sewer replacement and street reconstruction. The need
and timing for this work depends on many factors including the age and condition of water mains and streets.
The city will mail you a notice approximately one year before construction work is to begin.
What will Living Streets cost?
Construction of a Living Street will cost less than reconstructing your existing street. Because Living Streets are
narrower and contain less pavement, construction and lifetime maintenance costs are lower than conventional
streets. The ability to manage costs is one of the reasons the city is implementing living streets.
How can I learn more?
The Living Streets plan was developed under the direction of a City Council appointed citizen task force. The
plan is available at the City's web site at:
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less pavement than existing streets. Reducing the width of
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to residents. It allows room for the installation of rainwater
gardens to treat stormwater. Where there is a need, bike trails
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Living Streets are designed to balance safety and
convenience for everyone using the street. Elements of a
Living Street may include:
sidewalks on one side
bike lanes (or wide
paved shoulders)
parking
marked street
crossings
pedestrian signals
comfortable and
accessible
transit stops
rainwater gardens
trees
vegetation
Existing
residential
street layout
,
Proposed
residential
street layout
What are the benefits of Living Streets?
• Living Streets have economic benefits because they:
- Cost less to build
- Reduce long -term maintenance costs
- Increase property values
- Spark economic revitalization
• Living Streets build community because they:
- Increase safety by incorporating traffic- calming and speed- reducing
elements
- Help children by providing room for safe walking and biking
- Improve public health by encouraging a healthy life -style for people of
all ages
- Enhance neighborhood beauty and strengthen a sense of community
• Living Streets improve environmental quality because they:
- Improve water quality of lakes and streams with addition of rainwater
gardens
- Improve air quality by providing the means to reduce CO2 emissions
and other pollutants
- Reduce summer heat generated by streets by using less asphalt and
more street trees
- Reduce raw material and energy used in street construction by
building smaller street surfaces
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Rainwater gardens along roads intercept
and filter stormwater runoff, which
then either soaks into the ground or
Is filtered before making its way to the
storm sewer pipe. The gardens are filled
with plants that thrive in both wet and
dry conditions, providing summer -long
beauty.
When will my street become a Living Street?
Living streets will be installed during water main and sewer replacement and street reconstruction. The need
and timing for this work depends on many factors including the age and condition of water mains and streets.
The city will mail you a notice approximately one year before construction work is to begin.
What will Living Streets cost?
Construction of a Living Street will cost less than reconstructing your existing street. Because Living Streets are
narrower and contain less pavement, construction and lifetime maintenance costs are lower than conventional
streets. The ability to manage costs is one of the reasons the city is implementing living streets.
How can I learn more?
The Living Streets plan was developed under the direction of a City Council appointed citizen task force.The
plan is available at the City's web site at:
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