Edina City Council — Transcript
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
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Edina Council Reviews Outdated Bike Plan, Drops 'No Mow May' Policy
Commission Communication and Advisory Protocols
Energy and Environment Commission (EEC) Sustainability Initiatives
Votes (2)
Transportation Commission Annual Update
Dissent: None recorded; the session was advisory in nature.
Moved by N/A [Work Session] · Seconded by N/A [Work Session]
Focused on parking policy, the safety of non-motorized transport, and the influence of lenders on parking requirements in new builds. Commissioners highlighted that the 2018 plan predates the widespread use of ebikes and delivery service saturation.
Energy and Environment Commission Work Plan Progress
Dissent: None; Council generally supported the move toward year-round pollinator habitats.
Moved by N/A [Work Session] · Seconded by N/A [Work Session]
Updates on green business certifications and the 'No Mow May' policy shift. Significant time was spent discussing the behavioral changes needed to increase organics recycling and the potential closure of the HERC (Hennepin Energy Recovery Center).
Notable Quotes (4)
Should we be following different guidance than our stated plans that are out there... we'd be happy to do it... we want to do work that you as our customers ultimately find valuable.
When I'm pedaling away in the bike lane I'm an annoyance especially when I come to a sign that says end of bike lane and I'm 100 feet away from the stop sign.
There is no longer a formal no moay initiative in the city of udina... we took it off our work plan because of the research that we came upon that talked about how it was not truly as beneficial.
I think we need to study how to change the behavior because I think we can talk around it all night but it's easier for people not to compost and not to recycle.
Ordinances & Resolutions (4)
2018 plan currently undergoing a mid-life cycle review to adjust for post-pandemic transportation patterns.
Overarching city document guiding initiatives like the green business program and community gardens.
Policy aimed at protecting the city's tree canopy, currently being refined to address replanting challenges.
Federal funding source mentioned by the Mayor to be maximized for city transportation projects.