04-12-16 CC-HRA-PC Worksession CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Special Concurrent City Council,
nd Redevelopment Authority,
a p y,
vie banllometowu and Planning Commission Worksession
April 12, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
The concurrent worksession was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 5:45 p.m. in the
Bartholomew Room.
Council Members Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Pat Elliott; Edwina Garcia; Tom Fitzhenry and
Present: Michael Howard.
HRA Members Mary Supple, Chair; Pat Elliott, Debbie Goettel, Doris Rubenstein; and
Present: David Gepner
Planning Commission Sean Hayford Oleary; Susan Rosenberg; and Charles
Members Present: Standfuss (arrived 6:25).
Planning Commission Erin Vrieze Daniels, Chair; Gordon Vizecky; Rick Jabs; and Daniel
Members Absent: Kitzberger.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager/Executive Director; John Stark, Community
Development Director; Kristin Asher, Public Works Director; Karen Barton,
Assistant Community Development Director; Jeff Pearson, City Engineer; and
Cheryl Krumholz, Executive Coordinator.
Item #1 DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CEDAR CORRIDOR MASTER PLAN (COUNCIL
MEMO NO. 20/HRA MEMO NO.10)
Michelle Mongeon Allen, JLG Architects, discussed the proposed road alignment options for
Richfield Parkway as it continues south of 66th Street in the Cedar Corridor.
The City Council, HRA Commissioners and Planning Commission Members discussed pros
and cons of the alignment options including traffic, neighborhood enhancement, property takings,
affordable housing, land use, and pedestrian/bike trails.
The consensus was to proceed with the 18th Avenue alignment option.
Item #2 DISCUSSION REGARDING THE INTERSTATE PARTNERS PROPOSED
DEVELOPMENT (COUNCIL MEMO NO. 21/HRA MEMO NO.11)
Lonnie Provencher, Interstate Partners, presented a revised proposal for the development
area at the southwest corner of 66th Street and Richfield Parkway/17th Avenue.
The City Council, HRA Commissioners and Planning Commission Members discussed
concerns related to the proposed retail site plan including addressing drive-thru noise, lack of
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storefront access from 66th Street, neighborhood issues, light pollution, landscaping, and the need for
project flexibility.
Community Development Director Stark stated staff encouraged the developer to leave the
drive-thru on the west side of the project due to the traffic flow at the roundabout. He added the
developer and staff are looking for progress on the proposed development.
The concurrent worksession was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:42 p.m.
Date Approved: April 26, 2016. /
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