HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-01-20 Meeting PacketL Call to Order
Regular Meeting of the
Edina Transportation Commission
6:00 PM, Thursday, January 20, 2011
Edina City Hall
4801 West 50th Street
Council Chambers
IL Approval of Minutes
a. Regular Meeting of November 98, 2090 *+
lll. Consent Agenda
a. Traffic Safety Report for December 9, 2090 *#
IV. Community Comment
V. New Business
a. MnDOT Rail Presentation - Dave Christianson, MnDOT *#
VI. Planning Commission Update (Commissioner Schroeder)
VII. Bike Edina Task Force Update (Commissioner Janovy)
a. November 11, 2010 meeting minutes*
Vlll. Commission Comments
IX. Adjournment
* Attachment included
+ Item requiring action by the ETC
# Item for information only
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DATE: January 14, 2010
TO: Edina Transportation Commission
FROM: Jack Sullivan,
SUBJECT: January 20, 2011 ETC Meeting
ETC Members,
Welcome back to the ETC in 2011. The New Year should bring lots of interesting
items for the ETC. We'll be seating four new members in the next few months and
be tackling topics like Complete Streets and Active Transportation.
For the month of January we have a very informative presentation by David
Christianson from the office of Freight and commercial Vehicle Operations for the
Minnesota Department of Transportation on Freight Rail in Edina and the Metro.
He brings a wealth of knowledge from his 25 years of work with rail and commercial
vehicle operations groups across the country. He has enjoyed seven years with the
Metropolitan Council, as the regional government of the Twin Cities, managing
contracted transit operations and freight planning. Mr. Christianson Dave joined
MnDOT in 2008 as a transportation planning manager. The office's work includes
several regional freight transportation plans, the Comprehensive Freight and
Passenger Rail Plan (Dave is Project Manager for the State Rail Plan), statewide
transportation investment policy, local freight planning guidance, and trucking
support, services, and parking.
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October 21, 2010 ETC Meeting Memo
His discussion will cover state wide and regional rail issue, the Southwest LRT and th
St. Louis Park Freight Rail Interchange.
Please contact me with any questions you have and let me know if you are unable to
attend.
Regards,
Jack
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Item No: IV.M.
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Date: December 21, 2010
Subject:
Traffic Safety Report of December 1, 2010.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Review and approve Traffic Safety Staff Review of Wednesday, November 3, 2010.
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 December 1, 2010.
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TRAFFIC SAFETY STAFF REVIEW
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
The staff review of traffic safety matters occurred on December 1, 2010. Staff present
included the City Engineer, Assistant City Engineer, City Planner, outgoing Traffic
Sergeant, incoming Traffic Sergeant, Traffic Safety Coordinator and Sign 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 December 21, 2010, Council
Agenda.
SECTION A:
Requests on which staff recommends approval of request:
1. Request to post "No Parking" signs on South View Lane between the
entrance and exit of the parking lot located between the Community
Center and South View Middle School.
This request comes from the staff of South View Middle School who is
working with City staff to make changes in the area to make pedestrian
traffic safer.
The area in question has room for only three vehicles to park. School staff
feels that eliminating parking in this area would improve the sight lines for
vehicles exiting this parking lot.
South View Lane is a "Collector" street with an average Monday- Friday
traffic count of 4,403 and an 85th - percentile speed of 28.1 mph. There
have been 4 reported accidents on South View Lane between Normandale
Road and Concord Avenue from 2001 -2009 (3 property damage and 1
possible injury).
Staff believes that eliminating street parking in this area would improve
the sight line for vehicles using this lot. Staff feels that posting signs that
read "No Parking/Standing/Waiting Anytime" would eliminate parents
from waiting in this area when picking up children.
Traffic Safety Staff Review Page 1 of 4
December 1, 2010
Staff recommends the approval of the request to post "No
Parking/Standing/Waiting Anytime" signs in the area between the
entrance /exit of the parlang lot located on South View Lane between
the Community Center and South View Middle School.
2. Request to install temporary "No Parking" signs along both sides of
Parklawn Avenue from Edinborough Way, west to the bridge crossing
Centennial Lakes.
This request comes from a resident on Coventry Lane who is concerned
about all of the construction vehicles that are parking on the south side of
Parklawn Avenue in the east bound driving lane. Requestor states that
east bound drivers are turning the corner over the bridge only to find that
the driving lane is blocked by parked vehicles. Requestor states that he
has witnessed several near accidents in this area.
A large construction project is taking place on the south west quadrant of
York Avenue and Parklawn Avenue. This project is scheduled to be
completed in the spring of 2011. The project manager states that at any
given time there are between 100 -150 workers on site. Workers are
parking on Edinborough Way and on the south side of Parklawn Avenue.
City staff has seen vehicles parked on Parklawn Avenue from
Edinborough Way to the bridge over Centennial Lakes. The curve in the
roadway at this location makes it impossible for east bound traffic to see
that the lane is closed ahead. Snow events could pose a real problem in
this area.
Staff feels that temporary no parking signs would alleviate the current
hazard that now exists. Staff would like to have these temporary signs
installed in a permanent fashion thus eliminating the constant need to
change out the normal temporary signs throughout the rest of the winter.
Staff recommends the approval of the installation of temporary "No
Parking Anytime" signs (permanent type install) on both sides of
Parklawn Avenue between Edinborough Way west to the bridge over
Centennial Lakes. These signs would be removed when the project at
3451 Parklawn Avenue is completed
3. Request to install a "Yield" sign for east bound West 70' Street traffic at
Xerxes Avenue and a "Stop" sign for south bound Xerxes Avenue traffic
at West 75'1' Street (Edina side of Xerxes Avenue).
These requests come from the City of Richfield who has completed a new
residential traffic sign policy. The residential stop sign policy assigns
Traffic Safety Staff Review Page 2 of 4
December 1, 2010
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right of way to all intersections in town by creating sub- collectors. Their
request would bring the area into compliance with the rest of the City.
The Traffic Safety Committee reviewed and denied this request at the
September 2010 meeting based on lack of vehicle volume warrants per the
City of Edina Stop Sign and Yield Sign Policies. This section of Xerxes
Avenue has fewer than 250 vehicles per day and no reported crashes.
These volumes are substantially lower than the City of Edina warrants.
On September 25, 2010, at its regular meeting, the City council requested
that the Edina Transportation Commission (ETC) review the request.
Jeff Pearson of the City of Richfield presented their rationale to the ETC
at its November 18, 2010 meeting. He explained that the two signs are
consistent with the City of Richfield's Stop Sign Policy and enhance the
safety of the pedestrian/bicycling infrastructure along the newly
reconstructed 75th Street corridor.
The Traffic Safety Committee's recommendation based on the city of
Edina policies for stop signs and yield signs, does not meet warrants at
these locations. However, the Edina Transportation Commission (ETC)
recommended approval of the "Yield" sign for east bound West 70 Street
traffic at Xerxes Avenue and a "Stop" sign for south bound Xerxes
Avenue traffic at West 75th Street (Edina side of Xerxes Avenue).
Based on the ETC's approval to install the "Yield" sign for east
bound West 74th Street traffic at Xerxes Avenue and the "Stop" sign
for south bound Xerxes Avenue traffic at West 75th Street (Edina side
of Xerxes Avenue) staff is recommending installing the signs.
SECTION B:
Requests on which staff recommends denial of request:
Request for a "No Right Turn on Red" sign to be posted for north bound
Metro Boulevard traffic at West 70th Street.
This request comes from a City employee who witnessed a near accident
at this location when an east bound vehicle nearly struck a north bound
vehicle who was attempting to make a right turn off of Metro Boulevard
into the child care center.
North bound Metro Boulevard traffic has two driving lanes. East bound
traffic on West 70th Street has three driving lanes (left turn only, left turn
and through only, and a right turn only). A vehicle in the left turn and
Traffic Safety Staff Review Page 3 of 4
December 1, 2010
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through only lane had the green light and was attempting to make a left
turn and nearly struck the vehicle that was making a right turn on a red
light off of Metro Boulevard into the child care center. Requestor feels
that a "No Turn on Red" would eliminate this problem in the future.
West 70th Street and Metro Boulevard are both "Collector" streets. Metro
Boulevard has an average daily traffic count of 6,164 vehicles with an
85th- percentile speed of 34.6 mph. West 701h Street has an average daily
traffic count of 9,049 vehicles with an 85th- percentile speed of 35.5 mph.
There have been 15 traffic accidents at this intersection from 2001 -2009 (6
possible injury and 9 property damage). One accident (rear end) was
caused by a vehicle making a right turn off of Metro Boulevard. The
police report indicated that the contributing factors were: Following too
closely and illegal or unsafe speed on the part of the striking vehicle.
State statutes clearly state that any vehicle attempting a right turn on a red
at a traffic light must come to a complete stop and yield to any cross
traffic before attempting the turn. Staff feels that the existing state statute,
if followed, will allow any driver to make a safe right turn on a red light.
Staff recommends the denial of the request for a "No Right Turn on
Red" sign for north bound Metro Boulevard traffic at West 70th
Street because the current state statute regarding right turns at traffic
signals clearly states the law regarding these turns.
SECTION C:
Requests that are deferred to a later date or referred to others.
Request for a pedestrian crosswalk crossing Xerxes Avenue at W. 56th
Street. Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis must be consulted.
Traffic Safety Staff Review Page 4 of 4
December 1, 2010
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2002 Minnesota Legislature Session Law, Chapter 393:
Sec. 85. [DAN PATCH COMMUTER RAIL LINE; PROHIBITIONS.]
Subdivision 1. [DEFINITION.] For purposes of this section,
"Dan Patch commuter rail line" means the commuter rail line
between Northfield and Minneapolis identified in the
metropolitan council's transit 2020 master plan as the Dan Patch
line.
Subd. 2. [METROPOLITAN COUNCIL; PROHIBITIONS.] The
metropolitan council must not take any action or spend any money
for study, planning, preliminary engineering, final design, or
construction for the Dan Patch commuter rail line. The council
must remove all references, other than references for historical
purposes, to the Dan Patch commuter rail line from any future
revisions to the council's transportation development guide and
the council's regional transit master plan.
Subd. 3. [COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION.] The
commissioner of transportation must not expend any money for
study, planning, preliminary engineering, final design, or
construction for the Dan Patch commuter rail line. The
commissioner must remove all references, other than references
for historical purposes, to the Dan Patch commuter rail line
from any future revisions to the state transportation plan and
the commissioner's commuter rail system plan.
Subd. 4. [REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITIES.] No regional rail
authority may expend any money for study, planning, preliminary
engineering, final design, or construction for the Dan Patch
commuter rail line.
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Bike Edina Task Force: News & Meeting Outcomes
November 11, 2010
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. Phil
Larsen, SHIP contact Robyn Wiesman, and Mayor & City Council. Also, Jack Sullivan to forward
to the Edina Transportation Commission, and Surya lyer to post for the Edina Energy and
Environment Commission.
• Online source: Source link here (http: / /tcstreetsforpeople.org /node /1290)
• Present: Alice Hulbert, Carl Follstad, Carl Gulbronson, Donald Eyberg, Jennifer Janovy,
Ellen Jones, Kirk Johnson, Larry Olson, Rob Erickson
• Guests: Peter Kelley, Dan Atkins, Brad Schaeppi, Andrew Heyer, Amanda Simons, David
Simons, Councilmember Mary Brindle, Mayor James Hovland, Bill Dossett
• Absent: Alex Dirr, Bob Fried, Richard Griffith, Sally Dunn
• Recorded by: Kirk Johnson
1. Introduction and any October meeting note discussions: No changes or questions from
the group.
2. Bylaw updates
a. Carl Follstad summarized updates to the Bylaws, including definitions of at -large
membership, new positions, and other updates.
b. Carl Follstad will be sending the BETF the revised version and will take comments
via email so that we can have revised bylaws for our 2011 workshop.
3. Tour de Edina
a. Mary Brindle delivered a presentation (link) for the 2011 event. See the link for
the mission, approach, and other related information.
b. The BETF made a motion to approve supporting the event and exploring options
for next steps, all approved.
c. Mary Brindle will connect volunteers from the group with some of the Rotary
members. Kirk Johnson will discuss City leadership opportunities with Scott Neal,
Edina City Manager. Volunteers from the group included Carl Gulbronson,
Amanda Simons, and Andrew Heyer.
4. Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail -- recent news and upcoming Council meeting
a. Alice Hulbert offered a reminder about the December 7th meeting.
b. Reminder to review the BETF recommendations for a creek -based alignment.
5. ETC Update
a. Jennifer Janovy would like to be re- appointed to Chairperson of the Edina
Transportation Commission (ETC). Favorable comments were made regarding
Jennifer's leadership and service so far.
b. The BETF made a motion to support Jennifer's re- appointment. All voted in
favor.
6. Bike Share Locations, Edina & area
a. Bill Dossett, Executive Director of Nice Ride Minnesota delivered a presentation
link .
b. Top choices, previously submitted to Nice Ride MN on behalf of BETF and Mayor
Hovland, include 44th and France and 50th and France. Other ideas were
submitted also including Southdale, libraries, Centennial Lakes area, and others.
This message was sent September 9th, 2010.
c. The BETF made a motion to support expansion into Edina, including the
preparation of a formal letter of support to the Nice Ride MN program. All voted
in favor.
d. Kirk Johnson will prepare that and seek to send it on behalf of BETF, the City
Manager, and City Mayor.
e. Kirk Johnson volunteered to contact the 44th & France association for business
and also the 50th & France Business Association and find the right people for Bill
Dossett's connections.
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Reminder: December 7th City Council meeting (all BETF to attend). No regular December
meeting.
Jack Sullivan
From: kirkjohnsonster @gmail.com on behalf of Kirk Johnson <Kirk.Johnson @Logan Logic.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 6:37 AM
To: Ann Swenson; James Hovland; Joni Bennett; Mary Brindle; Josh Sprague; Alex Dirr; Alice
Hulbert; Bob Fried; Carl Follstad, home; Carl Gulbronson; Donald Eyberg; Ellen Jones;
Jennifer Janovy; Kirk Johnson; Larry Olson; Rob Erickson; Sally Dunn; Abigail Nesbitt; 2D !;
Jack Sullivan; John Keprios; Phil Larsen; Scott Neal; Wayne Houle; Robyn Wiesman; Surya
lyer; Amanda Simons; Andrew Heyer; Dan Atkins; David Simons; Marty Mathis; Peter Kelley;
Schaeppi, Brad
Subject: Bike Edina Task Force (BETF) Meeting Minutes (January 13th, 2011)
Hello, please review, and contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for your attention.
Bike Edina Task Force: News & Meeting Outcomes
January 13, 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. Phil Larsen, SHIP contact
Robyn Wiesman, and Mayor & City Council. Also, Jack Sullivan to forward to the Edina Transportation
Commission, and Surya lyer to post for the Edina Energy and Environment Commission.
• Online source: Source link here (httg://tcstreetsforpeople.org /node /1328)
• Present: Bob Fried, Carl Follstad, Carl Gulbronson, Donald Eyberg, Jennifer Janovy, Ellen Jones, Kirk
Johnson, Larry Olson, Rob Erickson
• Guests: Peter Kelley (at large member), Abigail Nesbitt, Emma Westbrook (grade 9)
• Absent: Alice Hulbert, Alex Dirr, Sally Dunn
• Recorded by: Kirk Johnson
1. Introduction and reviewed November meeting notes.
2. Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail: The BETF recognized the unanimous vote by the Edina City Council to
support the next phase for the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail project, voted on December 7th
meeting. The BETF expressed appreciation for Edina City Council and City staff and all involved in the
progress.
3. Landscape island opinion for Golf Terrace Neighborhood.
a. The group's discussion is summarized and posted online with our meeting notes. See "
betf opinion on landscape island.pdf'
b. The letter was submitted to Jack Sullivan on January 14th, 2011.
4. Bylaw updates
a. Carl Follstad summarized updates to the Bylaws, including definitions of at -large membership,
new positions, and other updates.
b. Carl Follstad will send any revision and solicit any further comments and suggestions from the
BETF with the goal to have all feedback received by January 27th, 2011. The final version will be
available prior to our next meeting.
5. Tour de Edina
a. Mary Brindle delivered a presentation (link) for the 2011 event at our November meeting.
Volunteers from the group included Carl Gulbronson, Amanda Simons, and Andrew Heyer.
b. Kirk Johnson met with Scott Neal (new City Manager and BETF Liaison to the City) in November
2010, and Scott offered general support and would consider some staff time to assist with the
event after seeing a proposal for something more specific.
c. Mary Brindle will attend Edina Morningside Rotary board meeting on January 18th. Kirk
Johnson suggested to Mary that the volunteers above could be matched with volunteers from
the Rotary to form a committee to plan the event and lead the first rollout.
d. Kirk Johnson volunteered from the BETF to take lead on date selection for the purpose of
coordinating with any other bicycle events; also Kirk can initiate a meeting with Scott Neal after
an event proposal is prepared by the committee.
6. ETC (Edina Transportation Commission) Update
a. Jennifer Janovy commented that the 44th Street reconstruction project is in review.
b. Discussed briefly the Phase 1 project for bicycle improvements. Kirl< Johnson condensed news
from Wayne Houle, City Engineering Director that was sent to the Transit for Livable
Communities on November 17th. That information includes the following and is being led by
the City of Edina:
i. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) planned to be done in January.
ii. Public process / public hearing done in February / March.
iii. Noted that the West 70th Street project was also delayed until 2011 which is the
southerly destination for the project. West 70th Street does include bike lanes with the
design.
c. ETC Appointments will be finalized in March 2011. The candidates appear to be very high
quality in terms of related experience and interest in multiple modes of transportation.
7. Bike Rodeo 2011
a. Date: Saturday, April 30th
b. Leader: Rob Erickson
c. Volunteers: We need everyone! Rob will make confirmations for your ability to setup, lead
events, and /or shut down for this event, similar to last year. Rain or shine! Core event hours will
be 10 to noon.
d. The bike rodeo offers hands -on instruction, testing, and fun for kids and their families.
8. Bike Share Locations, Edina & area
a. In November, Bill Dossett, Executive Director of Nice Ride Minnesota delivered a presentation
ffiaU to the BETF that Mayor Hovland and Mary Brindle attended.
b. Top choices, previously submitted to Nice Ride MN on behalf of BETF and Mayor Hovland,
include 44th and France and 50th and France. Kirk Johnson has drafted a letter for support which
will be submitted to the City of Edina regarding this project and it is currently under review by
Bill Dossett.
c. Kirk Johnson has sent introductions for these contacts so that Bill Dossett and these leaders can
meet to explore next steps for the Phase 2 expansion, ideally resulting in two new kiosks in
Edina:
i. 50th and France: Julie D. Boehm
ii. 44th and France /Linden Hills Co -op: Luke Schell
9. Other news /discussion
a. BETF Membership:
i. Richard Griffith resigned and was thanked for his service of 3 years with the BETF.
ii. Kirk Johnson has reached out to the BETF and BETF at large members asking for
interest for 3 additional members to reach our maximum membership of 15 members.
Noted that additional female members are especially sought to keep our balance of
representation across bicycle interests, residence locations, and male /female mix.
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b. February meeting will likely focus on roles and leadership positions as noted in our Bylaws and
action plan for the Bicycle Friendly Community.
i. Brad Scheppi has expressed interest in leading bicycle parking and changing facilities
as part of the engineering and encouragement aspect of the plan
ii. Sally Dunn expressed interest in complete streets and particularly connections with
other communities regarding this topic such as county and state level.
c. Work Session: Scott Neal is helping to arrange for a yearly work session with City Council and
staff; Kirk Johnson suggested to Scott for this being scheduled after the ETC appointments are
completed as noted above.
Kirk Logan Johnson, MBA, PMP
Bike Edina Task Force, Chair
Kirlcjohnson@LoganLogic.com
(612) 916 -9966 (Cell)