11-20 Joint CC and PC Work Session -- " CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
-- Special Joint City Council and Planning
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Commission Work Session
November 20, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
The work session was called to order by Mayor Elliott at 5:45 p.m. in the Bartholomew Room.
Council Members Pat Elliott, Mayor; Michael Howard; Maria Regan Gonzalez;
Present: and Simon Trautmann.
Council Members Edwina Garcia.
Absent:
PC Members Sean Hayford Oleary; Allysen Hoberg; Bryan Pynn; and Gordon Vizecky.
Present:
PC Members Dan Kitzberger and Susan Rosenberg.
Absent:
Staff Present: Steve Devich, City Manager; John Stark, Community Development Director;
Melissa Poehlman, Assistant Community Development Director; Matt Brillhart,
Associate Planner.
Item #1 MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL -6601 1ST AVENUE
Assistant Community Development Director Poehlman introduced the topic and the
developers for a proposed development at 66th Street and 1st Avenue. Poehlman noted that some
members of the Council and Planning Commission had seen an earlier version of plans for the site at
a work session in 2016.
Mayor Elliott stated that he liked the 3 stories and density on this site.
Council Member Trautmann indicated general support for the concept and site layout, noting
that it was a good fit for 66th Street.
Council Member Howard stated general support for this type of use along 66th Street and
encouraged the developer to reach out to nearby residents. Council Member Howard asked about the
site in relation to the 66th Street & Nicollet Avenue visioning.
Assistant Community Development Director Poehlman responded that the visioning for 66th
Street and Nicollet Avenue indicated a multi-family building of three to four stories on this site.
Poehlman noted that a primary concern of neighbors was the potential traffic on Stevens Avenue.
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Planning Commissioner Hayford Oleary stated strong support for the project and stressed the
importance of walk-up access to businesses from 66th Street.
ADJOURNMENT
The work session was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:09 p.m.
Date Approved: December 12, 2017
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