09-27-16 Worksession CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
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September 27, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
The worksession was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 6:15 p.m. in the Bartholomew Room.
Council Members Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Michael Howard; Edwina Garcia; Pat Elliott; and
Present: Tom Fitzhenry.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; Kristin Asher, Public Works Director; Jack
Broz, Transportation Engineer; Pam Dmytrenko, Assistant City Manager/HR
Manager; and Cheryl Krumholz, Executive Coordinator.
Item #1 DISCUSSION REGARDING THE 66TH RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE (COUNCIL
MEMO NO. 64)
Transportation Engineer Broz discussed Metro Transit's proposed alternate routes during the
66th Street reconstruction project. Discussion also included updates and timelines for the MCES
sewer work between Lake Shore Drive and Portland, roadway construction and streetscape design.
The City Council stressed the need for advance neighborhood communication.
Mayor Goettel voiced concern regarding no parking during the weekend on north/south routes.
Public Works Director Asher stated the Transportation Commission recommendation is to
proceed with City Council approval of the Metro Transit's alternate routes.
Item #2 DISCUSSION REGARDING 69TH STREET PEDESTRIAN PILOT PROJECT
(COUNCIL MEMO NO. 64)
Transportation Engineer Broz discussed several alternatives to improve pedestrian safety in
the segment of 69th Street between Xerxes and Penn Avenues. He discussed a proposed pilot
program, including roadway striping, lane markings and symbols, traffic and speed monitoring,
implementation of parking restrictions and installing vertical delineators.
Mr. Broz stated the Transportation Commission recommendation was to proceed with the pilot
program in fall 2016.
The City Council consensus was to proceed with the 69th Street Pedestrian Pilot Project.
ADJOURNMENT
The worksession was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:57 p.m.
Date Approved: October 11, 2016 l / >
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