03-25-14 Worksession CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
ge64#6eld Special City Council Worksession
March 25, 2014
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 6:30 p.m. in the Bartholomew Room.
Council Members Debbie Goettel, Mayor, Pat Elliott; and Tom Fitzhenry.
Present:
Council Members Sue Sandahl and Edwina Garcia.
Absent:
Staff Present: Mike Eastling, Acting City Manager; Jeff Pearson, Transportation Engineer;
and Cheryl Krumholz, Executive Coordinator.
Item # 1 DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PORTLAND AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPACT
(COUNCIL MEMO NO. 32)
Transportation Engineer Pearson discussed Concept 2 of the Portland Avenue reconstruction
project determined by the City Council as the favorable cross section for the design of the roadway.
This concept includes on-street bicycle lanes with sidewalks and multi-use trail.
Mr. Pearson discussed the right-of-way impact, including permanent easements
(sidewalk/trail) and temporary easements (grading/restoration); options on how to proceed for non-
voluntary properties, including eminent domain and variable street sections; and the schedule.
Council Member Fitzhenry suggested minimal property impact with the emphasis on the
enhancement of street appeal for traffic and pedestrian safety and comfort.
Council Member Elliott stated there needs to be a coordination of real ideas and costs before
decisions can be made.
Acting City Manager Eastling stated that staff will provide periodic updates to the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Special Worksession Minutes -2- March 25, 2014
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:50 p.m.
Date Approved: April 8, 2014
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