10-23-2018 Complete AgendaR EG U LAR C IT Y C O U N C IL MEET IN G
R IC H F IE L D MU N IC IPAL C E N TE R, C O U N C IL C H AMB E R S
O C TO B ER 23, 2018
7:00 P M
IN TR O D U C TO RY P R O C E E D IN G S
C all to order
Open forum (15 minutes maximum)
E ach speaker is to keep their comment period to three minutes to allow sufficient time for others. C omments
are to be an opportunity to address the C ouncil on items not on the agenda. I ndividuals who wish to address
the C ouncil must have registered prior to the meeting.
P ledge of A llegiance
A pproval of the minutes of the: (1) S pecial concurrent C ity C ouncil, Housing and Redevelopment A uthority, and
P lanning C ommission work session of October 9, 2018; and (2) Regular C ity C ouncil meeting of October 9, 2018.
P R E S E N TATIO N S
1.A nnual meeting with the P lanning C ommission
2.S wearing-in of F irefighter Mike Ziskovsky
3.Village S hores donation presentation for Richfield P ublic S afety Heroes and Helpers program
C O U N C IL D ISC U SSIO N
4.Hats Off to Hometown Hits
AG E N D A APPR O VAL
5.A pproval of the A genda
6.Consent Calendar contains several separate items, which are acted upon by the City Council in one
motion. Once the Consent Calendar has been approved, the individual items and recommended
actions have also been approved. No further Council action on these items is necessary. However, any
Council Member may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar and placed on the
regular agenda for Council discussion and action. All items listed on the Consent Calendar are
recommended for approval.
A .C onsideration of the approval of a Temporary On-S ale Intoxicating L iquor license for the C hurch of S t.
Richard, located at 7540 P enn Avenue S outh, for their F all F estival taking place November 10-11, 2018.
S taff Report No. 185
B .C onsideration of the adoption of a resolution approving Richfield P ublic Works' updated snow removal and
ice control policy.
S taff Report No. 186
C .C onsideration of the approval of the Richfield P edestrian Master P lan.
S taff Report No. 187
D .C onsideration of an affirmation of the modified language in the Inclusionary Housing P olicy.
S taff Report No. 188
7.C onsideration of items, if any, removed from C onsent C alendar
P U B LIC H E AR IN G S
8.P ublic hearing and consideration of the adoption of a resolution regarding the removal of a utility easement on the
P artnership A cademy development site at 6500 Nicollet Avenue.
S taff Report No. 189
PR O P O S E D O R D IN AN C E S
9.C onsideration of the approval of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to make tattoo businesses
'permitted' rather than 'conditionally permitted' in the C -2 General B usiness Zoning D istrict and adoption of a
resolution authorizing summary publication of said ordinance.
S taff Report No. 190
10.C onsideration of the adoption of a resolution and approval of a zoning ordinance amending the C omprehensive
P lan and Zoning designations for the property at 7301 P enn Avenue and adoption of a resolution removing a
stipulation placed upon the property by the C ity C ouncil in 1995.
S taff Report No. 191
O T H E R B U S IN E S S
11.C onsideration of the C ity C ouncil's approval of the Mayor's appointment of a Housing and Redevelopment
A uthority (HRA ) C ommissioner.
S taff Report No. 192
C IT Y MAN AG E R’S R E P O R T
12.C ity Manager's Report
C LAIMS AN D PAYR O L LS
13.C laims and P ayrolls
Open forum (15 minutes maximum)
E ach speaker is to keep their comment period to three minutes to allow sufficient time for others. C omments
are to be an opportunity to address the C ouncil on items not on the agenda. I ndividuals who wish to address
the C ouncil must have registered prior to the meeting.
14.A djournment
Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96
hours in advance to the City Clerk at 612-861-9738.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Special Concurrent City Council, Housing
and Redevelopment Authority and
Planning Commission Work Session
October 9, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
The work session was called to order by Mayor Pro Tempore Regan Gonzalez at 6:15 p.m. in the
Bartholomew Room.
Council Members Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor Pro Tempore; Edwina Garcia; Michael
Present: Howard (arrived at 6:21 p.m.); and Simon Trautmann (arrived at 6:31 p.m.
Council Members Pat Elliott, Mayor.
Absent:
HRA Members Mary Supple, Chair; Erin Vrieze Daniels; and Michael Howard (arrived at 6:21
Present: p.m.).
HRA Members Sue Sandahl and Pat Elliott.
Absent:
Planning Commission Sean Hayford Oleary, Chair; Susan Rosenberg; Bryan Pynn; Kathryn Quam;
Members Present: and James Rudolph.
Planning Commission Daniel Kitzberger and Allysen Hoberg.
Absent:
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; John Stark, Community Development
Director; and Jared Voto, Executive Aide/Analyst.
Item #1
DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT AT LUNDS &
BYERLYS (6228 PENN AVE)
Community Development Director Stark discussed the Lunds & Byerlys site, stating it is
underdeveloped with a large parking area. He stated Lunds and Byerlys approached the City with a
new concept for the area.
Brad List and Mitch Avery, Lunds and Byerlys, introduced themselves and began their
presentation. Mr. Avery stated Lunds and Byerlys have been in Richfield since 1967. He said people
are interested in living above a Lunds and Byerlys and they are looking at this as an opportunity to
grow. He discussed the ability to make an impact in a very visible area at Crosstown and Penn
Avenue and their hope to create more of a community feel and a gateway into the community;
including housing that is attractive to all ages and income levels.
Special concurrent Council, HRA and Planning
Commission Work Session -2- October 9, 2018
Council Member Garcia asked about the customer base of Lunds and Byerlys.
Mr. Avery responded that it is a majority of Richfield residents and people located within a 1-
mile radius of the store.
Mr. List discussed the proposed development. He stated it is about 130 units of residential and
their goal was to have one space of parking for every bedroom. They propose a drive-thru for the
Caribou Coffee. Housing includes underground parking, parking on ground level, and an amenity deck
on the 2nd floor, and rooftop amenities. He discussed the sizing and remodeling of the Lunds store so
exteriors of the store and new residential building match. Lastly, he discussed the connection from the
residential building to the Lunds and Byerlys store, the sizing of the residential units from studio to
two-bedroom, the market study they completed that supports the smaller square foot unit sizes, and
future discussions with City on affordable units.
Chair Supple commented on creating residential units that are accessible as well as
affordable, as that is a need in the community.
Chair Hayford Oleary stated he was excited about the concept and commented on his concern
about the location of the building in the back of the site rather than on Penn Avenue. He also
discussed his concern for drive thru and his wish for having the storefront and principle entrance
facing Penn Avenue.
Mr. Avery responded that they looked at placing the building along Penn Avenue and the
parking behind but it was difficult to place that on this site. He also discussed the natural tree buffer
between the residential building and single-family homes.
Chair Hayford Oleary also commented the single-family homes may have a negative reaction
to a six story building near them, so if the building could be moved toward Penn it would fix two
issues. He commented if the building cannot be moved toward Penn to create an inviting
transition/landscaped path from the residential building to Penn Avenue.
Mr. List agreed that is their intention and they also hope to keep the large oak tree on the site.
Commissioner Quam asked about the retail pad proposed near Penn Avenue and commented
that would be right near Penn Avenue.
Mr. Avery commented the retail pad will invite people into the area.
Commissioner Rudolph commented about the tree buffer on the west of the site.
Mr. Avery responded that they would definitely be keeping the tree buffer.
Commissioner Vrieze Daniels asked if the project is financially viable or will it need financial
assistance from the City.
Mr. List responded that if it has affordable units assistance would be needed.
Council Member Howard asked about plans on getting feedback from neighbors and what that
process would be.
Mr. Avery stated they want to work with the neighbors because they are their customers. Mr.
List stated they plan on working on organizing neighborhood meetings. They said they get good
feedback and ideas from meeting with neighbors. Mr. List discussed a bit of the timeline for beginning
construction in spring of 2019 and opening a year from then (spring 2020).
Special concurrent Council, HRA and Planning
Commission Work Session -3- October 9, 2018
Commissioner Pynn commented on echoing Chair Hayford Oleary’s comments and asked if
they couldn’t do the drive thru would there be a chance to add an addition to the Lunds and Byerlys
building to increase its size and move it toward Penn.
Mr. Avery stated it was possible but they believe they need the access point to keep traffic
flowing on the site.
Community Development Director Stark stated from a big picture level there are not a lot of
City approvals needed and no issues. He discussed the financial assistance and stated that in
Richfield financial assistance has been always need if it had one of two things, structured parking or
affordable housing, and this proposed development has both. He also mentioned the retail pad and if
timing had been better that this could have been the Penn Avenue Liquor Store, but since the the
Penn Store has been recently remodeled it might not be feasible, although the door isn’t closed on
that.
Mr. Avery stated they would like to have a Richfield liquor store at that site.
City Manager Devich commented about the different sites that have redeveloped along Penn
Avenue and shared his excitement with these plans as it’s a major site along the corridor and
entrance to Richfield.
ADJOURNMENT
The work session was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:57 p.m.
Date Approved: October 23, 2018
_____________________________
Pat Elliott
Mayor
_____________________________ ____________________________
Jared Voto Steven L. Devich
Executive Aide/Analyst City Manager
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Elliott at 7:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Council Members Pat Elliott, Mayor; Edwina Garcia; Maria Regan Gonzalez; Michael Howard;
Present: and Simon Trautmann.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; Pam Dmytrenko,
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager; John Stark, Community Development
Director; Jay Henthorne, Chief of Police; Chris Regis, Finance Director; Kris
Weiby, Facilities Manager; Chris Link, Operations Superintendent; and Jared
Voto, Executive Aide/Analyst.
OPEN FORUM
Dana Collins, 10785 Tamarack Circle NW, Coon Rapids, spoke regarding lowering the price of
the enterprise massage therapists’ license.
Council Members thanked her for her comments and asked her to share the information she
had with them and staff.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Elliott led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Elliott, S/Regan Gonzalez to approve the minutes of the: (1) Special City Council work
session of September 17, 2018; (2) Special City Council work session of September 25, 2018; and (3)
Regular City Council meeting of September 25, 2018.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Hats Off to Hometown Hits
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
October 9, 2018
Council Meeting Minutes -2- October 9, 2018
Council Member Regan Gonzalez spoke regarding the Great Pumpkin Giveaway at Fairwood
Park (6700 Logan Avenue) on October 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; the historical society’s annual
meeting on October 13 at 6 p.m. at the American Legion; and thanked all the community members
who participated in Church of the Assumption’s health fair.
Council Member Howard spoke regarding the Half Haunted Halloween at Wood Lake Nature
Center on October 20 from 2 to 6 p.m.
Mayor Elliott spoke regarding speaking at a press conference about the need for infrastructure
funding and the low rating of infrastructure in the State of Minnesota, and discussed the work Richfield
has done to ensure we aren’t in the same situation even though it is a cost to our residents.
Council Member Trautmann spoke regarding the Richfield Foundation’s annual wine tasting
event on October 11; and Dr. Joyce Marie, who received Richfield’s Pers on of the Year honor, had a
book signing at Barnes and Noble for her new book We’re All on a Journey to Find Truth.
Council Member Garcia spoke regarding Hennepin County Clinic, at Lyndale and 66th Street,
has opened a medicine drop box for unused or unwanted drugs; the Richfield Police Department
seized a large quantity of narcotics in a recent raid, in partnership with Hennepin County Sheriff’s
Office; the Richfield annual fall boutique and market on October 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the
Community Center; the Richfield Historical Center is having a display of the old Lyndale Hardware
Store until January 2019, the Center is open to the public on Wednesday and Saturday from 12 to 4
p.m.; the Richfield Historical Society is continuing a series titled Richfield Village to Richfield City at
the Community Center at 11 a.m. on October 17; and discussed the American Society of Civil
Engineers’ infrastructure report card.
Item #2
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
M/Howard, S/Elliott to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #3
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Devich presented the consent calendar.
A. Consideration of the approval of the purchase of an Elgin street sweeper in 2019 from
MacQueen Equipment Inc. in the amount of $197,701, including trade-in, for use by the Public
Works Department. (S.R. No. 172)
B. Consideration of the adoption of a resolution authorizing an amendment to extend the
expiration date of the partnership agreement with the State of Minnesota Department of
Transportation (MnDOT) for the purchase of fuel to June 30, 2019. (S.R. No. 173)
RESOLUTION NO. 11550
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO ENTER
INTO MnDOT PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO
04963A01 WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR PURCHASE OF FUEL UNTIL JUNE 30, 2019
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11550.
Council Meeting Minutes -3- October 9, 2018
C. Consideration of the approval of a license agreement with E-Clan, Inc. d/b/a B&J Trees, to sell
trees under the picnic pavilion at Veterans Park. (S.R. No. 174)
D. Consideration of the approval of first reading of an ordinance rezoning property at 7301 Penn
Avenue S from Single Family Residential (R) to Neighborhood Business (C-1). (S.R. No. 175)
E. Consideration of the approval of first reading of an ordinance amending the Zoning Code to
make tattoo businesses 'permitted' rather than 'conditionally permitted' in the C-2 General
Business Zoning District. (S.R. No. 176)
M/Elliott, S/Regan Gonzalez to approve the consent calendar.
Council Member Trautmann commented that he is happy that Christmas trees are sold at
Veterans Park.
Mayor Elliott commented that body art are successful businesses and was glad the City could
be flexible to accommodate the ordinances to new businesses.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
Item #5
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF
RESOLUTIONS REGARDING THE ANNUAL
INTERSTATE/LYNDALE/NICOLLET (ILN) PROJECT AREA ASSESSMENT AND
PROPOSED WORK FOR 2019. (S.R. NO. 177)
Council Member Garcia presented Staff Report No. 177 and opened the public hearing.
M/Howard, S/Elliott to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Garcia, S/Elliott to adopt a resolution adopting the assessment on the ILN Project Area for
costs incurred to maintain the area for 2017 and adopt a resolution ordering the undertaking of the
current service project within the ILN Project Area for 2019.
RESOLUTION NO. 11551
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON INTERSTATE-LYNDALE-
NICOLLET (ILN) PROJECT AREA MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD
JANUARY 1, 2017 TO DECEMBER 31, 2017
RESOLUTION NO. 11552
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT
SERVICE PROJECT WITHIN THE INTERSTATE-LYNDALE-NICOLLET
(ILN) PROJECT AREA FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2019 TO
DECEMBER 31, 2019
Council Meeting Minutes -4- October 9, 2018
Motion carried 5-0. These resolutions appear as Resolution No. 11551 and No. 11552.
Item #6
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF
RESOLUTIONS REGARDING THE ANNUAL LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN)
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ASSESSMENT AND PROPOSED WORK FOR 2019.
(S.R. NO. 178)
Council Member Garcia presented Staff Report No. 178 and opened the public hearing.
M/Elliott, S/Howard to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Garcia, S/Elliott to adopt a resolution adopting the assessment on the Lyndale/HUB/Nicollet
(LHN) district for costs incurred to maintain the area for 2017 and adopt a resolution ordering the
undertaking of the current service project within the Lyndale/HUB/Nicollet (LHN) district for 2019.
RESOLUTION NO. 11553
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR THE
LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD
JANUARY 1, 2017 TO DECEMBER 31, 2017
RESOLUTION NO. 11554
RESOLUTION ORDERING UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICE
PROJECT LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) MAINTENANCE FOR THE
PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2019 TO DECEMBER 31, 2019
Motion carried 5-0. These resolutions appear as Resolution No. 11553 and No. 11554.
Item #7
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT FOR REMOVAL OF DISEASED
TREES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR WORK ORDERED FROM JANUARY
1, 2017, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017. (S.R. NO. 179)
Council Member Regan Gonzalez presented Staff Report No. 179 and opened the public
hearing.
Mayor Elliott read a letter from Tim Grutzik and Martha Miller, 6221 5th Avenue S, regarding
their opposition to the assessment for a tree removed at their property.
Operations Superintendent Link stated this was the first time hearing about this and discussed
the tree removal process. He stated he would look into this particular tree removal and will follow-up.
M/Trautmann, S/Howard to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Regan Gonzalez, S/Trautmann to adopt a resolution adopting the assessment for removal
of diseased trees from private property for work ordered from January 1, 2017, through December 31,
2017.
Council Meeting Minutes -5- October 9, 2018
RESOLUTION NO. 11555
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR THE REMOVAL OF
DISEASED TREES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR WORK
ORDERED DURING JANUARY 1, 2017 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
2017
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11555.
Item #8
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF A SECOND
READING OF A TRANSITORY ORDINANCE VACATING 64TH STREET RIGHT-
OF-WAY BETWEEN 16TH AVENUE AND RICHFIELD PARKWAY. (S.R. NO.
180)
Council Member Howard presented Staff Report No. 180 and opened the public hearing.
M/Elliott, S/Trautmann to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Howard, S/Trautmann to approve the Transitory Ordinance vacating 64th Street right-of-way
between 16th Avenue and Richfield Parkway.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #9
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT FOR UNPAID FALSE ALARM
USER FEES AGAINST PRIVATE PROPERTY. (S.R. NO. 181)
Council Member Trautmann presented Staff Report No. 181 and opened the public hearing.
Council Member Trautmann asked if there was an appeal process if someone felt they were
good faith alarm users.
City Manager Devich responded this is when there are repetitive problems with alarms.
Mayor Elliott commented on his experience when his office has had false alarms.
City Attorney Tietjen commented that the City Code does provide for a process, in Section
915.07, that a written appeal of the charge may be submitted to the Director of Public Safety within 15
days, and the Director of Public Safety makes the final determination.
M/Elliott, S/Howard to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Trautmann, S/Regan Gonzalez to adopt a resolution adopting the assessment for unpaid
false alarm user fees against private property.
RESOLUTION NO. 11556
Council Meeting Minutes -6- October 9, 2018
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR UNPAID FALSE
ALARM FEES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11556.
Item #10
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT FOR WEED ELIMINATION
FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY AND REMOVAL OR ELIMINATION OF PUBLIC
HEALTH OR SAFETY HAZ ARDS FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY. (S.R. NO. 182)
Council Member Howard presented Staff Report No. 182 and opened the public hearing.
M/Elliott, S/Regan Gonzalez to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Member Howard commented that it appears that the amount of the assessments has
decreased over the years and asked if that was correct.
Finance Director Regis responded that was correct and commented it has a lot to do with the
market improving.
Council Member Trautmann thanked staff for addressing these issues.
M/Howard, S/Trautmann to adopt a resolution adopting the assessment for weed elimination
from private property and removal or elimination of public health or safety hazards from private
property.
RESOLUTION NO. 11557
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR WEED ELIMINATION
FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY AND REMOVAL OR ELIMINATION OF
PUBLIC HEALTH OR SAFETY HAZARDS FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11557.
Item #11
CANCEL THE PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION
FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE "CEDAR POINT II" ADDITION. (S.R. NO.
183)
Council Member Regan Gonzalez presented Staff Report No. 183.
Community Development Director stated that there are 13 privately-owned properties near the
site and the developer has 11 under contract or closed. The developer is working on acquiring the
final two properties and it did not make sense to complete the preliminary plat without those
properties, since they are optimistic they will acquire the final two properties, and then have to go
through the plat process again to add those final properties.
M/Regan Gonzalez, S/Elliott to cancel the public hearing to consider a resolution for a
preliminary plat of the "Cedar Point II" Addition.
Council Meeting Minutes -7- October 9, 2018
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #12
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONFIRM
THE APPOINTMENT OF PAM DYMTRENKO AS ADMINITRATIVE SERVICES
DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER FOR THE CITY OF RICHFIELD. (S.R.
NO. 184)
Mayor Elliott presented Staff Report No. 184.
M/Elliott, S/Regan Gonzalez to confirm the appointment of Pam Dmytrenko as Administrative
Services Director/Assistant City Manager for the City of Richfield.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #13
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Devich discussed the work session held earlier in the evening from Lunds and
Byerlys on the proposal to remodel their store on Penn Avenue and add housing to the site. He stated
it continues all the interest in redevelopment in Richfield and reiterated the Mayor’s comments on the
City being on the forefront of reinvesting in infrastructure.
Item #14
CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Garcia, S/Elliott that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 10/09/18
A/P Checks: 271661 - 272022 $ 1,379,851.07
Payroll: 139985 - 140302 ; 42870 - 42871 616,594.97
TOTAL $ 1,996,446.04
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
Item #15
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:53 p.m.
Council Meeting Minutes -8- October 9, 2018
Date Approved: October 23, 2018
Pat Elliott
Mayor
Jared Voto Steven L. Devich
Executive Aide/Analyst City Manager
AGENDA SECTION:CONSENT CALENDAR
AGENDA ITEM #6.A.
STAFF RE P ORT NO. 185
CIT Y COUNCIL ME E T ING
10/23/2018
RE P O RT P RE PA RE D B Y: Jennifer A nderson, S upport S ervices Manager
D E PA RTME NT D IRE C TO R RE V IE W: Jay Henthorne, D irector of P ublic S afety/C hief of P olice
10/15/2018
O THE R D E PA RTM E NT RE V IE W: N/A
C ITY MA NA G E R RE V IE W: S teven L . D evich, C ity Manager
10/16/2018
I T E M F O R C O UNC IL C O NS ID E RAT I O N:
Consideration of the approval of a Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor license for the Church of St.
Richard, located at 7540 Penn Avenue South, for their Fall Festival taking place November 10-11, 2018.
E X E C UT IV E S UM M ARY:
On October 3, 2018, the City received application materials for a Temporary On-Sale I ntoxicating Liquor
license for the Church of St. Richard, located at 7540 Penn Avenue South, for their Fall Festival taking place
November 10-11, 2018. They will serve wine and beer from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, November
10, 2018. No other intoxicating liquor beverages will be permitted.
They will serve lunch and dinner on Saturday, November 10, 2018. They will only be serving breakfast on
Sunday, November 11, 2018. The Church of St. Richard has contacted food sanitarians from City of
Bloomington to ensure proper food handling practices are followed.
The Director of Public Safety has reviewed all required information and documents and has found no basis
for denial.
The City Council has previously granted this license in conjunction with this event.
RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N:
By motion: Approve the issuance of a Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor license for the Church of
St. Richard, located at 7540 Penn Avenue South for their Fall Festival taking place November 10-11,
2018.
B AS IS O F RE C O M M E ND AT I O N:
A.H IS TOR IC AL C ON T E X T
The applicant has satisfied the following requirements for the issuance of this license:
The required licensing fee has been paid.
Proof of liquor liability insurance has been provided showing the Catholic Mutual Relief
Society of America affording the coverage.
B.P OL IC IE S (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, etc):
Richfield City Code Section 1202.05 requires all applicants to comply with all of the provisions of
this code, as well as the provisions of Minnesota Statute Chapter 340A.
C.C R IT IC AL T IMIN G IS S U E S:
There are no critical timing issues.
D.F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
The required licensing fees have been received.
E.L E GAL C ON S ID E R AT ION:
There are no legal considerations.
ALTE R N AT IV E R E C O MME N D ATIO N(S):
The Council could deny the approval of the Temporary On Sale I ntoxicating Liquor license for the
Church of St. Richard. This would mean the applicant would not be able to serve wine or 3.2 percent
malt liquor; however, Public Safety has not found any basis for denial.
P R IN C IPAL PAR TIE S E X P E C TE D AT ME E TIN G:
Church of St. Richard staff has been notified of the date of this meeting
AGENDA SECTION:CONSENT CALENDAR
AGENDA ITEM #6.B.
STAFF RE P ORT NO. 186
CIT Y COUNCIL ME E T ING
10/23/2018
RE P O RT P RE PA RE D B Y: S cott K ulzer, A dministrative A ide/A nalyst
D E PA RTME NT D IRE C TO R RE V IE W: K ristin A sher, P ublic Works D irector
10/16/2018
O THE R D E PA RTM E NT RE V IE W: N/A
C ITY MA NA G E R RE V IE W: S teven L . D evich, C ity Manager
10/17/2018
I T E M F O R C O UNC IL C O NS ID E RAT I O N:
Consideration of the adoption of a resolution approving Richfield Public W orks' updated snow removal
and ice control policy.
E X E C UT IV E S UM M ARY:
The policy proposed for Council approval lays out in detail Richfield Public Works' strategy and methods for
snow removal and ice control throughout the city of Richfield. W hile snow removal and ice control practices
remain basically unchanged from prior years, this policy will serve as a reference and clarifying document for
staff, business-owners, and residents throughout the city. This policy was written following guidelines and
recommendations given by the American Public W orks Association (A P W A) and the League of Minnesota
Cities (LMC).
Operations Superintendent Chris Link presented the updated snow removal and ice control policy at the
September 25, 2018 City Council work session.
RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N:
By motion: Adopt a resolution approving Richfield Public W orks' updated snow removal and ice
control policy.
B AS IS O F RE C O M M E ND AT I O N:
A.H IS TOR IC AL C ON T E X T
Prior to 1998, snow removal and ice control practices and methods were largely verbally
communicated and a matter of institutional knowledge.
Richfield first adopted a formal written snow/ice maintenance policy in August 1998 upon
recommendation of the League of Minnesota Cities.
The 1998 policy is very brief and contained little detail sometimes resulting in confusion among
members of the public and staff.
Upon guidance from A P W A's best management practices manual and the confusion staff was
seeing among residents, Richfield Public Works went forward with drafting a comprehensive and
detailed snow removal and ice control policy.
B.P OL IC IE S (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, etc):
A formal written policy adopted by City Council will serve to bolster the City's standing in the event
of any legal proceedings arising out of activities or injuries related to the City's handling of a snow
and/or ice event.
A formal written policy serves to institutionalize the methods and practices used to combat snow
and/or ice events and will serve as a guiding document for new or existing staff during times of
leadership transition into the future.
C.C R IT IC AL T IMIN G IS S U E S:
Adoption of this snow removal and ice control policy at the October 23 City Council meeting will
allow the Public W orks Department to:
Enter the 2018/2019 snow season with a clear and definitive policy; and
Move ahead with planned efforts to educate residents and other property owners about
aspects of the policy that may have historically generated confusion or uncertainty.
D.F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
None
E.L E GAL C ON S ID E R AT ION:
The City Attorney has reviewed this policy and will be available to answer questions.
ALTE R N AT IV E R E C O MME N D ATIO N(S):
None
P R IN C IPAL PAR TIE S E X P E C TE D AT ME E TIN G:
None
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Resolution Resolution L etter
Richfield S now Removal & Ice C ontrol P olicy B ackup Material
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING UPDATED SNOW REMOVAL & ICE CONTROL
POLICY
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield’s existing snow/ice maintenance policy
authorized in August 1998 is brief and contains little detail regarding actual snow and
ice policies and practices employed by the City; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that a more thorough and detailed snow
removal and ice control policy will best serve City Staff, business-owners, and residents
during snow and ice events; and
WHEREAS, adoption of said policy is determined to be in the best interest of the
City of Richfield.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Richfield as follows:
1. The City of Richfield hereby approves and adopts the snow removal and
ice control policy as set forth in the attached “Richfield Snow Removal &
Ice Control Policy” dated October 23, 2018.
2. The Snow/Ice Maintenance Policy previously adopted by Resolution No.
8603 on August 24, 1998, is hereby rescinded and superseded by the
policy set forth herein.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 23rd day of
October, 2018.
Pat Elliott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Elizabeth VanHoose, City Clerk
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CITY OF RICHFIELD
DATE: 10/23/2018
SUBJECT: Snow Removal and Ice Control Policy
Purpose
The purpose of this Snow Removal and Ice Control Policy (“Policy”) is to define and
outline snow removal and ice control objectives and procedures as established by the
City of Richfield (“City”) and the Public Works Department (“Department”).
Introduction
The City assumes basic responsibility for snow removal on City streets, City
sidewalks/trails/cycle tracks, and City-owned public parking lots. The City assumes
basic responsibility for ice control and mitigation on City streets and City-owned public
parking lots, but does not salt or sand City sidewalks/trails/cycle tracks. Reasonable
snow removal and ice control is necessary for routine travel and emergency services.
The City strives to provide this service in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner while
keeping in mind safety, budget, personnel, equipment, and environmental concerns.
The City will primarily use its own personnel and equipment to provide this service, but
may also use private contractors when necessary.
The Policy supersedes written or unwritten policies of the City and Department
regarding snow removal and ice control. This Policy does not relieve the ope rators of
private vehicles, pedestrians, property owners, residents, and all others that may be
using public streets, sidewalks, and trails or that may otherwise be affected by snow/ice
removal operations, of their responsibility to act in a reasonable, pr udent, and cautious
manner given the prevailing weather and street conditions.
Policy
The Operations Superintendent, under the direction of the Public Works Director, will
make decisions as to time, method, and materials used on snow removal and ice
control operations. The Operations Superintendent is responsible for coordinating
equipment and personnel, and assigning work based on the need for snow removal and
ice control within the City. The Operations Superintendent maintains the authority to
delegate any of the responsibilities laid out in this policy to appropriate Department staff.
The Department will only conduct snow and ice control operations when weather
conditions do not endanger the safety of employees or equipment and operations are
effective. Factors that may delay snow and ice control operations include:
Severe cold
Significant winds
Limited visibility
Rapid accumulation of snow and/or ice
Traffic conditions (e.g., rush hour)
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The Department continuously monitors forecasts and weather con ditions to aid in
mobilization decisions. The Department will use multiple sources for storm warning
preparedness, including, but not limited to the following:
National Weather Service (www.weather.gov)
Hennepin County Emergency Management
Local News Weather Reports
Various weather-related web sites
Planning and Scheduling
Snow removal and ice control operations may occur during assigned work shifts or, in
some situations, on a call back of workers. When conditions allow, work schedules will
be arranged to keep overtime at a minimum, with overtime scheduling being approved
by the Operations Superintendent. The Operations Superintendent will notify the Public
Works Director of any unusual amount of overtime to be perf ormed and the reasons for
the overtime.
The Operations Superintendent retains the authority to alter assignments based on
weather conditions, equipment and personnel availability, and other conditions related
to snow removal and ice control.
Mobilization
Mobilization of employees is the responsibility of the Operations Superintendent. The
Operations Superintendent will determine the dispatching of equipment for City streets,
City sidewalks/trails, and City-owned public parking lots.
The Operations Superintendent will keep the Public Works Director informed of the
start, progress, and completion of full-scale snow removal and ice control operations.
Initiating Operations
The start of snow removal and ice control operations depends upon current and
anticipated conditions. The Operations Superintendent will decide when to initiate snow
removal and ice control operations. Snow removal and ice control operations may be
initiated any time they are deemed to be beneficial to the City. Some criteria for the
decision are:
Snow accumulation of two (2) or more inches
Drifting of snow that causes travel problems
Icy conditions which seriously impact travel
Timing of snowfall in relation to heavy use of streets (e.g., rush hour)
Forecasted and anticipated changes in weather conditions
Snow Route Assignment and Planning
Each year, the Department prepares a map of the street system, sidewalk/trail system,
and public properties serviced by the City. These maps identify route areas that identify
personnel, equipment, and, if necessary, the private contractors used to provide the
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services. Annually, the Department revises route areas to correspond with budget,
equipment, personnel, and other resources available to the City.
The Department identifies priority routes and hazards within each route area. These
route areas are generally assigned to individuals and are used for planning and
executing routine snow removal and ice control operations.
Street Snow Removal Routes
The Department has classified City streets based on the street function, traffic volume,
and importance to the welfare of the community. The priority of snow removal routes are
as follows:
1. Minor arterial roads: high-volume routes that connect the urban service area to
cities inside and outside of the region
2. Collector streets: streets providing access between neighborhoods, minor
business concentrations, and schools
3. Low-volume local streets
4. City parking lots, alleys, sidewalks, and trails
Emergency services officers may contact the Department to dispatch workers and
equipment to provide services for emergency vehicles (i.e. police, fire, ambulance,
equipment needed for electrical outages, gas leaks, etc.) responding to emergencies
within the City. The Department will dispatch necessary workers and equipmen t as soon
as possible.
Sidewalk/Trail/Cycle Tracks Snow Removal Routes
Priorities for snow removal on sidewalks are set to accommodate the needs of the mass
transit public. Priority for plowing is as follows:
1. HUB area
2. Arterial roads
3. Collector streets
4. Residential neighborhoods
In the event of a major snow event (six (6) inches or more) one side of each arterial
street will be plowed, until all arterial roads are cleared. Typically, two machines will be
available for snow removal from sidewalks.
Cycle tracks will be cleared of snow at the discretion of the Operations Superintendent
Sidewalk/Trail/Cycle Tracks Ice Policy
In effort to best utilize the City's finite resources and prioritize snow and ice removal in
high-impact areas as outlined throughout this Policy, the Department will not apply salt,
sand, or other de-icing chemicals to sidewalks/trails/cycle tracks. Due to the ever-
changing nature of the Minnesota climate, the physical and financial cost of keeping all
sidewalks/trails/cycle tracks free of ice at all times would substantially outweigh the
benefit to the community. In addition, salt, sand, and other de-icing agents have
adverse effects on the local environment. Application of these substances is imprecise
and may result in negative effects to adjacent green space and/or infiltration into ground
water. Residents and business owners are encouraged to make sure sidewalks
adjacent to their properties are ice free or otherwise safe for passage.
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Transit Accommodations
In addition to plowing sidewalks in the most heavily used areas first, the Department
employs a Sentencing to Service crew four days per week, whose primary task in the
winter months is to clear bus stops of snow and ice for mass transit users. The
Sentencing to Service crew works a defined schedule so it can take up to three days
before some transit stops are cleared, depending on the timing of snowfall in relation to
the schedule.
Equipment Inspection
The Department mechanics conduct a thorough inspection of all snow and ice related
vehicles and equipment prior to the start of the snow season. In addition, all trucks are
annually certified through the Minnesota State Patrol Mandatory Inspection Program .
The Department also conducts daily inspections of snow and ice related vehicles and
equipment during the snow season. Operators of the vehicles and equipment record
their daily inspections and the status of the vehicle.
Equipment Calibration
The Department calibrates all salting vehicles prior to the start of the snow season to
ensure efficient and effective application. Calibration will also occur if there is a major
hydraulic repair or service needed on the vehicle.
Other Responsible Entities
Other governmental entities maintain certain streets within the City, which includes
snow and ice removal. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the
Hennepin County Highway Department maintain separate maintenance policies for
streets they maintain within the City. From time to time, entities may contract with each
other to perform snow removal services. The ultimate responsibility for snow removal
services rests with the controlling entity.
Hennepin County maintains streets on Penn Ave, Nicollet Ave, and Portland Ave
from Trunk Highway 62 to Interstate 494 in Richfield, as well as the entirety of 66th
Street in Richfield and into Edina.
MnDOT is responsible for all freeway on/off ramps on Trunk Highways 62 and 77 and
Interstates 35W and 494 in Richfield.
Responsibility varies between Richfield, Hennepin County, and Bloomington for
sidewalks along interstate/trunk highway overpasses and underpasses.
The table below summarizes the entity responsible for clearing sidewalks.
Sidewalks on overpasses Entity
494/Penn Hennepin County
494/Portland Hennepin County
494/Nicollet Hennepin County
62/Penn Hennepin County
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62/Portland Hennepin County
77/66th Street Hennepin County
494/Lyndale Bloomington
494/12th Ave Bloomington
76th Street/35W Richfield
Sidewalks on underpasses Entity
62/Lyndale Richfield
62/Nicollet Richfield
66th Street/35W Richfield
Private Contractors Providing Snow Removal Services
Richfield City Code, Subsection 930.17, limits the operation of vehicles for snow
plowing on private property in residential districts and within fifty (50) feet of such
districts to the period between 6:00AM and 10:00PM any day of the week.
Post-Snowfall Events
Operators conduct follow-up plowing as needed. Generally, further clearing takes place
where cars were parked, at intersections, etc. Additional salting of intersections may
occur at this time as well.
Snow and Ice Control Materials
The City does not have a “bare pavement” policy. The Department will wait for snowfall
to cease or accumulate sufficiently before initiating snow removal. General snow pack
will remain on City streets and sidewalks in many cases.
The Department will use snow and ice control materials when there are hazardous ice
or slippery conditions on streets. The Department may use other minerals, chemicals,
and mixtures to assist in ice control provided they have an equivalent or lesser effect on
the environment than salting and are economically feasible. The Department is
concerned with the effect of chemicals on the environment; therefore, it will limit its use
of such chemicals.
The Department initiates salting operations to melt ice on City streets. The Department
will apply snow and ice control materials at times and rates that maximize effectiveness
and generally limit application to:
Intersections
Hazardous areas
Isolated, slippery areas
The Department may order use of additional salt if pavement, air temperatures, or
precipitation type warrant. The Department has adopted salt application best practices
as stated in the Minnesota Snow and Ice Control Handbook.
The City does not employ salt or other ice control measures on sidewalks/trails/cycle
tracks in the City.
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Refreeze Conditions
It is not possible or practical for snow and ice to be completely removed from all
sidewalks or prevent melting snow or ice from refreezing on sidewalks. Users of
sidewalk and trail facilities are expected at all times to be mindful of current conditions
and avoid hazards to remain safe.
Material Handling and Storage
Salt stockpiles are stored off-site at a nearby Minnesota Department of Transportation
(MnDOT) facility with the exception of approximately 300 tons being stored in an
enclosed structure at the Public Works maintenance facility. During the off-season, salt
at the Public Works maintenance facility is tarped and stored inside a covered structure.
No other materials or supplies are stored in the structure containing the salt.
Spreading and Plowing Procedures
The Department will plow snow in a manner that minimizes traffic obstructions. The
center of the roadway will be plowed first, and then the snow will be plowed from left to
right so the snow discharges onto the boulevard. When plowing on bridges, operators
will adjust their speed to reduce or eliminate a snow wake from going over the side of
the bridge. Snow on dead-end streets will generally be plowed to the end of the
roadway and snow on cul-de-sacs will be plowed to the middle of the cul-de-sac.
As necessitated by available resources, snow is plowed to the edge of the street without
regard for sidewalks, driveways, and other structures located in the right-of-way.
Sidewalks will be cleared after roadways are cleared. The City recognizes the
inconvenience that comes from snow piling up on driveways due to plowing activities,
but the City is not responsible for removing this accumulated snow.
Snowplow operators are exempt from traffic regulations set for th in Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 169 while actually engaged in work on streets, except for regulations related to
driving while impaired and the safety of school children. Pursuant to th is authority,
snowplow operators have discretion to disregard standard traffic laws, when, in their
judgement, it is safe to disregard such laws.
Hauling of Snow and Snow Storage
From time to time, the Department will remove snow where space does not allo w for
snow to be pushed or piled outside the driving lanes by hauling to another location. The
Operations Superintendent will determine when snow will be removed by truck from the
boulevard area. Snow hauling operations will not commence until other snow/ice
removal operations have been completed. Snow hauling operations may also be
delayed depending on weather conditions, personnel, and budget availability. The snow
will be removed and hauled to a snow storage area. The snow storage zone will be
located in an area that minimizes environmental impact.
Snow Emergencies
Snow Emergency Procedures
Concurrent with the above policy, the following are additional City practices employed
during a declared snow emergency (see City Code, Subsection 1305.13).
Snow Emergency Notifications
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A snow emergency is declared by the Operations Superintendent, or designee.
Declaration of a snow emergency can be found at the following:
a. Contact the Snow Emergency Line at 612-861-9178
b. Visit the City Website at www.richfieldmn.gov
c. Sign up for e-update on the City website at
www.richfieldmn.gov/residents/e-notification
d. Local news channels
i. WCCO
ii. KMSP
iii. KSTP
iv. KARE 11
e. Social Media (Facebook, Twitter)
Parking Limitations
Vehicles parked on the roadway during a snow or ice event may impair th e
effectiveness of snow and ice control and removal. Richfield City Code, Subsection
1305.13, prohibits on-street parking during a snow emergency. A snow emergency is in
effect after a snowfall of two (2) or more inches and/or upon the declaration of a sno w
emergency by the City Manager, or designee, and continues until the street has been
plowed curb-to-curb.
Richfield City Code, Section 1315, permits certain vehicles to park in the front yard
areas of residential districts of the City during a snow emergency, subject to the
following conditions:
a. The vehicle must be parked as close as possible to the established driveway
area serving the property on which, or in front of which, it is parked;
b. Permission of the property owner must be obtained;
c. The vehicle must be parked at least eight (8) feet back from the curbline, and five
(5) feet back from any public sidewalk;
d. The vehicle may not be parked off of an established driveway within the area
bounded by the street curblines abutting said corner lot and a line c onnecting
points on the abutting curblines of fifty (50) feet from the point of intersection of
the extensions of the curblines; and
e. Movement to and from the parking area must be over the established driveway
rather than over the curb.
The owner of the property shall repair any damage to the adjacent boulevard area
caused by parking in the front yard areas of residential districts.
Private Property
Snow Removal on Private Properties
It is a public nuisance and violation of City Code, Subsection 830.41, to shovel, plow, or
cast snow or ice from private property onto a public street, alley, sidewalk, boulevard, or
public parking lot. It is allowable to remove snow or ice from a private driveway or
walkway and deposit the snow or ice on the portion of the bou levard immediately
adjacent to the private property. Pushing, piling, or storing snow in or across the street
is prohibited.
Service to Private Property
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City personnel and any personnel contracted by the City do not provide snow removal
and ice control services to private properties. Services may, however, be provided with
the permission of the property owners in situations where City operations directly benefit
from operations on private property. Snow removal operations may be conducted on
any private property when emergency vehicles responding to a call for service require
access to private property. Any operations on or services provided to private property
are authorized by the Department, or are provided at the request of any emergency
services officer responding to a call.
Snow Operation Damages
Snow removal and ice control operations can cause damage to property, even under
the best circumstances and care by vehicle and equipment operators. Most often,
damage occurs to property improvements in the City right-of-way, which generally
extends eight (8) to twelve (12) feet beyond the edge of street pavement.
The City is not responsible for damage to vegetation caused by plowing or the
application of sand and salt mixtures. However, the City will make its best effort to repair
damaged grass along curb lines and sidewalk edges using black dirt and seeding.
Personal property in the City’s right-of-way damaged by snow being deposited from an
accumulation on the blade of a snowplow will not be considered for compensation. Any
property damage claims allegedly resulting from City snow plowing activities must be
filed with the City’s insurance through the Human Resources Department
When disagreement about the responsibility for the damage occurs, the Department will
investigate and decide responsibility.
Equipment operators and contractors are directed to immediately contact their
supervisor and the supervisor will contact the Department and Police Department
whenever an incident involves damage to vehicles, s ignificant structures, or involves
any injury to a person.
Equipment operators and contractors also report existing damage they observe to avoid
any potential future claim the damage was caused by snow removal or ice control
operations.
Service Requests and Complaints
The Department will take service requests and complaints regarding snow removal and
ice control operations during normal working hours. The Department will prioritize
service requests and provide resolution at their discretion, in keeping with available
personnel, equipment, and materials. The Operations Superintendent will receive and
respond to service requests or complaints that the administrative staff is unable to
answer.
Policy Review
The Department will review this policy annually. The Department will keep on file written
comments and complaints received regarding this policy. Any review will consider
comments or complaints received since the last review. The review will also consider
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input from City employees and contractors, members of the public, and other affected
parties.
AGENDA SECTION:CONSENT CALENDAR
AGENDA ITEM #6.C.
STAFF RE P ORT NO. 187
CIT Y COUNCIL ME E T ING
10/23/2018
RE P O RT P RE PA RE D B Y: Jack B roz, Transportation E ngineer
D E PA RTME NT D IRE C TO R RE V IE W: K ristin A sher, P ublic Works D irector
10/16/2018
O THE R D E PA RTM E NT RE V IE W: N/A
C ITY MA NA G E R RE V IE W: S teven L . D evich, C ity Manager
10/17/2018
I T E M F O R C O UNC IL C O NS ID E RAT I O N:
Consideration of the approval of the Richfield Pedestrian Master Plan.
E X E C UT IV E S UM M ARY:
The Richfield Pedestrian Master Plan has been developed as part of the City’s Comprehensive Plan process.
The Pedestrian Master Plan documents the current process used by Richfield Public Works on transportation
projects to create safer, more convenient and enjoyable places to walk in the City of Richfield. The plan
defines a process to evaluate and design the pedestrian network and create safe, more convenient and
enjoyable places to walk throughout the City of Richfield.
In 2017, Richfield Public Works pursued development of the Pedestrian Master Plan as a
component of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan development process currently underway.
In addition to feedback at Transportation Commission meetings and the Comprehensive Plan Open
House, staff solicited comments from residents though social media.
T he Pedestrian Master Plan is a guiding document for decision making and design considerations
for future projects and is not in any way a prescription for any particular action on any specific street
or project.
RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N:
By motion: Approve the Richfield Pedestrian Master Plan.
B AS IS O F RE C O M M E ND AT I O N:
A.H IS TOR IC AL C ON T E X T
The Richfield Pedestrian Master Plan has been developed as part of the City’s Comprehensive Plan
process. The Pedestrian Master Plan documents the current process used by Public Works on
transportation projects to create safer, more convenient and enjoyable places to walk in the City of
Richfield. The plan defines a process to evaluate and design the pedestrian network and create safe,
more convenient and enjoyable places to walk throughout the City of Richfield.
As transportation improvements are evaluated the public input often expresses a desire to create safer,
more convenient and enjoyable pedestrian facilities in addition to any baseline requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (A D A).
The Pedestrian Master Plan will serve as the process to bridge a gap present between the vision in the
City's guiding documents and implementation. The following plans support a safe pedestrian network
throughout the City and will be complemented and enhanced by the Pedestrian Master Plan:
Approved Guiding Principles
Approved Complete Streets Policy
Approved Safe Routes to School Plan
Public comment on the plan and resident input were taken at:
Penn Fest, September 17, 2017
Comprehensive Plan Open House, March 15, 2018
Five Transportation Commission meetings (September 2017 and J anuary, J une, September and
October 2018)
On-line comments from September 27, 2018 through October 16, 2018 on the draft Pedestrian
Master Plan
B.P OL IC IE S (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, etc):
The Pedestrian Master Plan is consistent with the following:
Draft Comprehensive Plan
Approved Guiding Principles
Approved Complete Streets Policy
Approved Safe Routes to School Plan
C.C R IT IC AL T IMIN G IS S U E S:
The Pedestrian Master Plan will be one of the several input measures that guide the design of
upcoming and future street reconstruction and rehabilitation projects throughout the City of
Richfield.
D.F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
None
E.L E GAL C ON S ID E R AT ION:
None
ALTE R N AT IV E R E C O MME N D ATIO N(S):
None
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None
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Richfield P edestrian Master P lan E xecutive S ummary B ackup Material
C omments on D RA F T P edestrian Master P lan E xhibit
Prepared for: City of Richfield, MN
August 2018
Prepared by:
Zan Associates
Richfield Pedestrian Plan Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1: Planning Context ............................................................................................... 7
Richfield at-a-Glance ....................................................................................................... 8
Community Vision and Goals ............................................................................................ 9
Trends Influencing the Pedestrian Network ......................................................................12
Richfield Pedestrian Plan Goals .......................................................................................13
Chapter 2: Pedestrian Demand ...........................................................................................14
Pedestrian Demand Factors ............................................................................................14
Citywide Pedestrian Demand ..........................................................................................16
Pedestrian Demand Evaluation Framework .......................................................................25
Chapter 3: Pedestrian Experience .......................................................................................27
Existing Pedestrian System .............................................................................................28
Pedestrian Safety ...........................................................................................................29
Pedestrian Crash Data ....................................................................................................30
Pedestrian Experience ....................................................................................................32
Chapter 4: Pedestrian Network ...........................................................................................34
Existing Pedestrian Facilities ...........................................................................................35
Priority Pedestrian Routes ...............................................................................................36
Land Use Typologies ......................................................................................................36
Chapter 5: Plan and Policy Review ......................................................................................39
Chapter 6: Implementation ................................................................................................41
Pedestrian Facility Design Guidance .................................................................................43
Pedestrian Facility Best Practices: Designing for People .....................................................44
Project Development Process ..........................................................................................51
List of Figures
Figure 1: Richfield Pedestrian Plan Overview ........................................................................ 1
Richfield Pedestrian Plan Table of Contents
Figure 2: Existing Conditions and Benefits of Walking ............................................................ 2
Figure 3: Great Places to Walk in Richfield ........................................................................... 4
Figure 4: Challenging Pedestrian Environments ..................................................................... 5
Figure 5: Guiding Principles for Land Use and Transportation ................................................10
Figure 6: Influencing Themes and Trends .........................................................................12
Figure 7: Pedestrian Demand Influencers ............................................................................15
Figure 8: Richfield Pedestrian Destinations and Activity Centers and Transit Stops ..................18
Figure 9: Population Density ..............................................................................................19
Figure 10: Percentage of People Living in Poverty ................................................................20
Figure 11: Percentage of Non-White Populations ................................................................21
Figure 12: Percentage of 65+ Populations ...........................................................................22
Figure 13: Percentage of 18 and Under Populations .............................................................23
Figure 14: Citywide Pedestrian Demand .............................................................................24
Figure 15: Example Pedestrian Demand Evaluation, Nicollet Avenue ......................................26
Figure 16: Level of Accommodation/Use Relationship ...........................................................27
Figure 17: Richfield Pedestrian Facilities ..............................................................................28
Figure 18: Vehicle Speed and Pedestrian Injury Relationship.................................................30
Figure 19: Richfield Crash Trends .......................................................................................30
Figure 20: Location and Severity of Crashes in Richfield (2006 – 2015) .................................31
Figure 21: Crashes by Intersection Type .............................................................................32
Figure 22: Pedestrian Crashes by Activity Center .................................................................32
Figure 23: Typical Pedestrian Experience Measures and Considerations .................................33
Figure 24: Example Pedestrian Experience Evaluation, Nicollet Avenue ..................................34
Figure 25: Richfield Pedestrian Network Considerations ........................................................35
Figure 26: Richfield Pedestrian Network ............................................................................38
Figure 27: Transportation Planning in Richfield ....................................................................39
Figure 28: Plan and Policy Review ......................................................................................40
Figure 29: Implementation Framework ...............................................................................42
Figure 30: Best Practice Pedestrian Treatments ...................................................................45
Figure 31: Best Practice Pedestrian Treatments – Walkways .................................................47
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Introduction
The Richfield Pedestrian Plan is a tool to create safer, more convenient,
and enjoyable places to walk in the City of Richfield.
This plan includes a systematic approach for evaluating pedestrian demand based on proximity
to land uses that generate pedestrian trips, social and economic factors that generate a higher
demand for pedestrian mobility, and the physical context of a given location. The plan also
establishes measures to evaluate the pedestrian network to determine its ability to meet the
specific demand and priority. Finally, the plan includes guidance on new and emerging
pedestrian design tools and recommendations for implementation of a city-wide pedestrian
improvement program. Figure 1 shows the sections of the plan.
Figure 1: Richfield Pedestrian Plan Overview
Walking is fundamental to all aspects of transportation. People walk… for exercise, to the bus
stop, from their bike to their house, from a car to a restaurant, just for the fun of it. Regardless
of the nature of the trip, all pedestrians have the right to a safe pedestrian trip and it should
also be efficient and enjoyable (see Figure 2).
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Figure 2: Existing Conditions and Benefits of Walking
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There are many examples of great places to walk in Richfield—trails around parks and lakes
provide a serene walking environment; newly constructed streets such as Portland Avenue
provide a pleasant and efficient walking experience, and there are mid-block crossings city-wide
in strategic locations providing much needed connectivity to high activity locations.
The vehicle-centric transportation planning of Richfield’s past has resulted in an efficient street
grid for automobiles, it has also led to a disconnected and inefficient pedestrian system – the
existing transportation system has created negative impacts on walking. High vehicle speeds
create unsafe crossing conditions for pedestrians, narrow and uneven sidewalks make for an
uncomfortable walking experience along the busiest streets, and there are gaps in pedestrian
connectivity at many high activity locations. And these negative impacts are disproportionately
born by disadvantaged populations who rely on walking for their everyday needs – children,
older adults, people with disabilities, and people with low income.
For the purposes of this plan, WALKING is defined as
moving on foot or a wheel chair.
Sidewalk poetry on Portland Avenue in Richfield
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Figure 3: Great Places to Walk in Richfield
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Figure 4: Challenging Pedestrian Environments
Top left, newly constructed sidewalk
and cycle track on 66th St. Middle left,
meandering multiuse path at Monroe
Field. Bottom left: Quiet neighborhood
street. Top right, temporary multiuse
trail on 69th St. Middle right, median
refuge on Portland Ave.
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Top left, uncomfortable sidewalk at
the back of the curb on Penn Ave.
Middle Left, uneven driveway
crossing on Lyndale Ave. Bottom left,
dead end sidewalk on 64th St. Top
right, poorly maintained sidewalk and
curb ramp on 66th St.
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Chapter 1: Planning Context
Richfield at-a-Glance
Source: Census Bureau, ACS 5 – year Estimate, 2012 – 2016).
Richfield has a population of about 35,900 people with a median age of 36 and a median
household income of $54,640. Between 2015 and 2016 the population of Richfield declined
from 36,060 to 35,910, a 0.40% decrease and its median household income grew
from $52,950 to $54,640, a 3.2% increase.
The ethnic composition of the population of Richfield is 22,275 White residents (62%), 5,899
Hispanic residents (16.4%), 3,521 Black residents (9.8%), 2,721 Asian residents (7.58%),
and 1,342 two or more ethnicity residents (3.74%). 8,790 (25%) of Richfield citizens are
speakers of a non-English language. The most common foreign languages in Richfield
are Spanish (5,189 speakers), African Languages (655 speakers), and Other
Asian (528 speakers).
Richfield is a fully developed suburban/urban area. The majority of land in Richfield is single-
family residential, but there are also strong multifamily residential communities throughout the
city. In addition, there are multiple commercial nodes, employment hubs, regional and
neighborhood parks, and other strong activity centers within the city.
The median property value in Richfield in 2016 was $188,100, a 3% increase over 2015. People
in Richfield have an average commute time of about 20 minutes, and most report driving alone
(75%). Car ownership in Richfield is approximately the same as the national average, with an
average of 2 cars per household. Nearly 5% of households in Richfield do not have access to a
car
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Community Vision and Goals
There is growing momentum around improving multimodal transportation
options in Richfield, and walking is a critical component of this trend.
The city developed the Bicycle
Master Plan in 2009, which
identified primary and secondary
bicycle routes within the city, as
well as important activity centers.
The city developed it’s guiding
principles for transportation and
land use in 2010 (Figure 5), which
call for more multimodal design,
connectivity and public realm, and
design for people, among other
things.
In 2012, the city launched its Sweet
Streets program, which seeks to
organize the public works
department around multimodal
transportation in an easy to
understand and family friendly way.
As part of the development process
for this Pedestrian Plan (2017-2018),
residents commented that walking is
a critical component of everyday life
and should be a priority in the city.
Residents provide input on walking in Richfield at Penn
Fest 2017
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Figure 5: Guiding Principles for Land Use and Transportation
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Guiding Principles for Land Use and Transportation Continued
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Trends Influencing the Pedestrian Network
Cities and the way people move within them are changing. Many people want walkable urban
areas, robust multimodal transportation options, and the ability to lead healthy and active lives.
Figure 6 highlights just some of the trends driving this change.
Figure 6: Influencing Themes and Trends
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Richfield Pedestrian Plan Goals
The goal of the Richfield Pedestrian Plan is to make walking the easy choice. This means that
walking for transportation and recreation is integrated into the culture of Richfield and the
benefits of making walking safe, convenient and desirable for all should be widely publicized
and promoted. This goal reflects the values of the community based on the Guiding Principles
and public comments received as part of the planning process and responds to current themes
and trends. This goal should be used as a “north arrow” for the project planning process to
ensure that walking is prioritized in an equitable and balanced way. The city will do this by:
1. Making design for pedestrians the first priority when planning roadways and
streets. This means actively address pedestrian safety through design and creating
public spaces which are convenient and enjoyable for walking. Often times, this can lead
to focusing on pedestrian crossings at high activity locations and designing roadways
and streets to encourage people driving cars to slow down and pay attention.
2. Coordinating multimodal transportation networks and land use decisions to
improve characteristics of the built environment that impact walking. Such as
design and the location of destinations, orientation of buildings to the street, and
parking lots that are designed for people to walk in. Streets should be vital public spaces
that not only serve travel but also foster social and economic activity.
3. Make public realm improvements a standard, rather than an option, in high
activity locations. This includes elements such as pedestrian lighting, decorative
concrete, seating, and public art, all of which foster a more inviting pedestrian
experience.
Community input collected at an
open house in 2018
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Two competing shoe
salesmen visited an isolated
community. One sent a
message back saying, “I’m
returning to the office
tomorrow. Nobody here wears
shoes!” The other sent a
message saying, “Send more
product! Everybody here
needs shoes!”
AN EXAMPLE OF LATENT
DEMAND
Chapter 2: Pedestrian Demand
The performance of a pedestrian route should be measured in terms of
user experience – does it feel safe? Do people want to walk there? Does it
seem like the fastest route?
This section outlines a process that can be used to understand relative demand for pedestrian
movement and example applications of how this process can be applied at the project level. All
routes should provide a safe and enjoyable experience, but the treatment needed to provide
that experience will vary and should be evaluated based on contextual factors such as nearby
land uses (i.e., demand) and the physical attributes of the route.
Pedestrian demand has historically been measured largely by
the number of pedestrians already walking in a certain
location. However, experience has shown that this does not
always reflect actual demand. People avoid walking when
they feel unsafe or uncomfortable. This means that both
existing and latent demand must be considered when
evaluating corridors for pedestrian improvements. It also
means that corridors must be evaluated on a segment-by-
segment or even block-by-block basis, with the goal of
answering the question of “how important is THIS location in
the pedestrian system?” as well as “what improvements are
needed HERE for people to feel safe and comfortable while
walking?”
Pedestrian Demand Factors
Factors such as adjacent land uses and nearby activity
centers, proximity to parks and schools, the presence of
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transit service, population density and demographic makeup, and the role of the corridor within
the larger transportation network all influence how many people will want to walk in a given
location (see Figure 7). To understand pedestrian demand at a given location, all of the relevant
factors must be considered in concert. The following sections include an overview of these
factors.
Figure 7: Pedestrian Demand Influencers
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Land and Activity Centers
Activity centers are a group of destinations where people want to go for a variety of goods and
services. Figure 8 shows popular activity centers in Richfield and adjacent to Richfield, based on
data collected in 2012 as part of the Bicycle Master Plan. The following are common activity
centers that were considered:
Businesses and commercial areas such as shopping centers, restaurants, retail stores,
large offices and industrial parks
Schools, recreation facilities and parks
Community buildings such as the community center, libraries, and city offices
Transit Stops
Bus service inherently creates demand for walking as people usually walk to their bus stop. A
typical bus rider will have to cross the street at least once for each two-way trip. Both the
frequency of the bus service—how often the bus comes—and the ridership—how many people
get on or off the bus) —and the existing physical attributes of the street and bus stop should be
considered when evaluating pedestrian improvements at bus stops. Figure 8 shows daily
boardings for bus stops in Richfield (fall 2015).
Population Density
Where people live, or population density, is an important factor in understanding latent
pedestrian demand. Proximity to higher population density is an indicator of potential demand
for walking. Likewise, concentrations of older adults, people living in poverty, minority
populations, and young people are all indicators of potential pedestrian demand. These
populations may rely on walking as their primary mode of transportation due to lack of an
automobile or may simply have a stronger preference for walking for health, exercise,
recreation, or transportation.
Citywide Pedestrian Demand
Figure 8 illustrates destinations and activity centers within the city, based on a survey
completed as part of the development of the Richfield Bicycle Master Plan in 2010, and updated
to reflect current conditions. Figure 9 shows population density and Figures 10 – 13 show
densities of people living in poverty, minority populations, older adults, and households with
children, respectively. Figure 14 is a “heat map” which shows pedestrian demand. More intense
shading means higher pedestrian demand and the lighter shading means lower pedestrian
demand.
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Figure 8: Richfield Pedestrian Destinations and Activity Centers and Transit Stops
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Figure 9: Population Density
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Figure 10: Percentage of People Living in Poverty
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Figure 11: Percentage of Non-White Populations
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Figure 12: Percentage of 65+ Populations
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Figure 13: Percentage of 18 and Under Populations
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Figure 14: Citywide Pedestrian Demand
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Pedestrian Demand Evaluation Framework
The following are criteria for the evaluation of pedestrian demand on a citywide basis or for an
individual project.
Magnitude of Activity: Places with a larger draw will likely generate more pedestrian
demand.
Proximity: Places within ½-mile will have more impact on walking than places further
away.
Time of Day: Some activity centers such as schools or transit stops may have higher
pedestrian activity during certain times of the day.
Network Relation: A route that connects activity or population centers may be
important even though there are no activity or population centers immediately adjacent
to the project corridor.
Figure 8 shows pedestrian demand citywide based on these factors. Figure 15 shows an
example of a corridor pedestrian demand evaluation for Nicollet Avenue South (75th Street to
68th Street), based on a general rating system:
High demand: Locations within one half-mile of one of more activity or population
centers and has a high level of connectivity within the pedestrian network.
Medium demand: Location is within one half-mile of at least one activity center and
connects to the wider pedestrian network on at least one end.
Low demand: Location is not close to any activity or population centers and is not an
important link in the wider pedestrian network.
High visibility crosswalk with median refuge island
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Figure 15: Example Pedestrian Demand Evaluation, Nicollet Avenue
Demand Category Influencing Factors
Activity Centers and
Destinations
Augsburg Park Complex - Augsburg Library and Richfield Community
Center - is on west side of road (top of the map).
Park has popular green space, playground, and a skate park
Richfield High School is just beyond the park to west.
Existing residential neighborhood on east side of road.
Transit Service Transit ridership is relatively high along the Nicollet Avenue corridor.
Busses have regular service all day, with 15 – 20-minute headways
during peak periods.
High volume bus stops at 71st, 70th and 68th Streets.
Population Density and
Equity
Neighborhood east of Nicollet Avenue has a relatively high population
density and concentrations of people living in poverty, non-white older
adults (65+), and children (under 18) populations.
Augsburg Park west of Nicollet Avenue is home to a range of regularly
programmed activities, including community concerts, children’s events,
and a free lunch program in the summer.
Transportation
Characteristics
Speed on Nicollet Avenue is higher than 25 mph.
High traffic volumes – 12,000+ vehicles per day.
Nicollet Avenue is direct connection to and between many different
destinations and activity centers.
Nicollet Avenue is key part of existing sidewalk network, poor condition.
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Chapter 3: Pedestrian Experience
Experience in many communities, including Richfield, has shown that people walk more and are
drawn to locations where they feel safe, the route is convenient, and the experience is
enjoyable. This concept is illustrated in Figure 16. Walking participation and the related
benefits increase as the level of pedestrian improvements moves past the basic legal
requirements, toward safe and convenient facilities such as high-visibility crosswalks and
median refuges, to an advantageous and even more enjoyable facility that includes landscaping
and public art.
The directness of a route to key destinations or activity centers may influence its attractiveness
to pedestrians. However, often the most direct routes have characteristics that discourage
walking such as high traffic speeds, busy intersections, long crossing distances or an
environment that generally feels unsafe or uncomfortable. These attributes may result in low
existing pedestrian use but high latent demand. Both the value of connectivity and the safety
and comfort for walkers must be considered when evaluating these routes for pedestrian
improvements and latent demand.
To achieve the city’s goal of encouraging walking, the city will need to move beyond a minimum
level of pedestrian accommodation - sidewalks at some locations, curb ramps, crosswalk
striping at major intersections- toward a higher level of pedestrian improvements at high
demand locations throughout the city. With a higher level of accommodation, it becomes more
advantageous, or even enjoyable, to choose walking over other modes of transportation (see
Figure 16).
Figure 16: Level of Accommodation/Use Relationship
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Existing Pedestrian System
Strengths of the Richfield Pedestrian Network
Richfield’s existing pedestrian system includes sidewalks along all major roadways
(minor arterials), see (Figure 17).
There is a robust and well-loved network of trails within city parks throughout the city.
There are existing mid-block crossings at some major activity centers.
There is strong transit ridership (bus routes) along the arterial routes within the city.
The city actively clears snow along all sidewalks and trail within the city, at no additional
cost to residents.
There is strong community support for continued investment in pedestrian and bicycle
improvements.
The city’s “Sweet Streets”
program is a strong
advocate for multimodal
transportation.
Actively implementing the
ADA Transition Plan to
better accommodate people
with disabilities.
Challenges of the Richfield
Pedestrian Network
Crossing many streets, particularly higher volume arterials, is uncomfortable and unsafe
for many pedestrians and some places have a history of pedestrian crashes.
Figure 17: Richfield Pedestrian Facilities
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Many of the older sidewalks in the city are built at the back of the curb and don’t
provide adequate separation from traffic for a comfortable or safe pedestrian
experience, especially in winter months where sidewalks become snow storage.
The city did not include pedestrian infrastructure along neighborhood streets when the
roads were built (1970s), which means no sidewalks in most residential neighborhoods.
Pedestrian Safety
Safety is the primary concern when planning and designing pedestrian facilities. Safety includes
consideration for both people in motorized vehicles (e.g., cars, buses, trucks, etc.) and people
using non-motorized transportation modes (e.g., walking, biking, rolling, etc.). There are a
number of ways to measure safety, including objective safety (i.e., number and severity of
crashes) and subjective safety (i.e., the users perception of safety). For the purposes of this
plan, safety generally refers to the risk of a crash, both objectively and subjectively.
The data is clear – pedestrian safety is enhanced by slower traffic speeds and shorter crossing
distances (less crash exposure). As shown in Figure 18, at 30 miles per hour the risk for severe
injury to the pedestrian in a crash is about 50% —any faster and the risk of injury goes way up
and the chance of survival goes way down.
Motorized vehicle speeds are the most important factor in the
severity of pedestrian crashes
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Figure 18: Vehicle Speed and Pedestrian Injury Relationship
Pedestrian Crash Data
Based on a review of reported crashes
in the 10-year period from 2006 to
2015, pedestrian crashes in Richfield
have historically occurred at a rate of
about 10 per year and about one crash
per year results in a fatality or a
serious/incapacitating injury. Figure 19
shows key trends related to this data
and Figure 20 shows the location and
severity of reported pedestrian crashes
in Richfield.
Figure 21and Figure 22
show pedestrian crashes by
intersection type and activity center,
respectively.
Figure 19: Richfield Crash Trends
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Figure 20: Location and Severity of Crashes in Richfield (2006 – 2015)
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Figure 21: Crashes by Intersection Type Figure 22: Crashes by Activity
Center
Pedestrian Experience
Pedestrian experience should be evaluated on a block-by-block, segment-by-segment, and
crossing-by-crossing experience. Crossings are critical as these are places where the greatest
safety risks occur. Figure 23 includes an overview of typical criteria for the evaluation of
pedestrian experience, for both crossings and linear facilities (i.e., segments). For each
criterion, there are a range of potential improvement options that could be considered, based
on context (e.g., such as demand and/or crashes). Figure 24 shows examples of these criteria
applied to Nicollet Avenue, in Richfield.
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Figure 23: Typical Pedestrian Experience Measures and Considerations
Crossings Linear Facilities
Physical condition
This refers to the overall state of repair of a crossing. A well
maintained and designed crossing contributes to a feeling of safety,
comfort, and convenience for people who need to walk across the
road.
What type of facility is present to help pedestrians cross:
traffic signal (APS and ADA compliant), pedestrian push
button, striped crosswalk, other?
What’s the condition of the pedestrian facilities?
o Curb ramps
o Concrete/asphalt surfaces
o Crosswalk striping and stop bars
o Pedestrian pushbutton and countdown timers
Are there clearly defined edges to delineate the pedestrian
zone?
Physical condition
This refers to the overall state of repair of a sidewalk or multiuse trail.
A well-maintained facility contributes to a feeling of safety, comfort,
and joy for people walking.
What type of facility is present - sidewalk, trail, etc.?
Is the surface free of cracks, heaves and obstructions?
Are the edges clearly defined to delineate the pedestrian
zone?
Are the lights and other pedestrian facilities in good repair and
functioning?
Is the area clean and free of trash?
Is the sidewalk or trail clear of ice and snow?
Are slopes and grades appropriate?
Pedestrian Delay
Pedestrian delay is the time a person spends waiting prior to being
able to cross the street. This can be the length of time at a signal
before the walk phase or the time it takes for an adequate gap in
traffic at a non-signalized location. Longer crossing delay leads to
higher risk behavior such as crossing at a signal during an opposing
red light, or mid-block crossings, whereas shorter crossing delay is
more likely to yield positive behavior – pedestrians crossing at
controlled crossing locations.
What type of pedestrian signal is present at signalized
crossings (pedestrian activated, automatic, count -down)?
What is the pedestrian delay?
Do adequate gaps in vehicle traffic regularly occur (non-
signalized crossings)?
Width of the Pedestrian Access Route (PAR)
The PAR is the area on a sidewalk or trail used for walking. This can
be less that the total width of the pedestrian realm which may incl ude
other areas such as boulevards, furnishing zones, and building
frontage areas. An adequately sized PAR promotes a sense of safety,
security, and convenience for pedestrians. The PAR should be a
minimum of 5 – 8 feet, depending on the surrounding land uses and
roadway characteristics. The PAR will need to be even wider in areas
with high pedestrian demand.
Is the PAR at least 5 feet wide in residential areas and at
least 8 in commercial areas?
Do adjacent land uses or other contextual factors necessitate
a wider PAR?
Is there adequate clearance to buildings, walls, fences or
other vertical obstructions?
Are slopes and grades appropriate?
Crossing distance and crash exposure
Crossing distance refers to the distance from the place a person steps
off of the curb, to the place the person steps back on a curb on the
opposite side of the street. Shorter crossing distances minimize the
time it takes a person to cross the street and the number of vehicle
conflict points a pedestrian is exposed to, thereby improving
pedestrian safety.
How many vehicle and bicycle lanes is the pedestrian required
to cross (including turn lanes and shoulders)?
Are there safe and protected median refuge or mid-crossing
waiting areas?
Does the signal timing allow enough time for pedestrians to
cross the entire street at a reasonable walking speed?
Separation from traffic – boulevard, furnishing zone, sign zone
Separation from traffic refers to the space between vehicle traffic
lanes and the PAR. Greater separation, both horizontal and vertical,
with boulevards, trees or bollards, physically separate pedestrians
from moving vehicle traffic, thereby contributing to a sense of safety
and comfort.
Is the sidewalk or trail physically separated from the
roadway or is it next to the curb?
Are vertical separation features such as trees or bollards
present?
Speed of opposing vehicle traffic
Research has shown that, at a speed of 30 mph, the risk of severe
injury to a pedestrian is 50 percent. At lower speeds, this risk
significantly decreases (see Figure 11), and at higher speeds, the risk
significantly increases.
Are vehicle operating speeds 30 mph or greater?
Pedestrian features
This criterion refers to the additional features, such as benches, trash
receptacles, and water. The presence of these features helps enhance
the sense that a location is safe, convenient, comfortable and pleasant
to walk.
What pedestrian features are present?
Visibility
This refers to the visibility of a crossing, both in terms of lighting and
the physical characteristics of the location. Good visibility will
contribute to the safety of a crossing and foster a sense of security for
pedestrians.
Is the crossing well lit (does it illuminate the pedestrian)?
Is the crossing free from sight line obstructions?
Are there horizontal or vertical curvature issues?
Visual quality
An attractive appearance will help to make a sidewalk a place where
people want to be, thereby contributing to a positive and pleasant
pedestrian experience
Are elements such as trees and planting present?
Are physical features such as colored/textured concrete,
banners, and public art included?
Land use connectivity
It is human nature for people to walk the shortest route possible.
Thus, it is not realistic to ask people to walk even minimum distances
in the “wrong direction” or “out of the way” to get to their desired
destination. Pedestrian crossings should provide the most direct
connection possible to adjacent land uses and activity centers.
Are there marked crosswalks at all intersection legs?
Does the crossing provide a direct connection to nearby
activity centers?
Land use connectivity
This criterion measures the ability of a route to connect people to the
places they want to go as efficiently as possible. It is human nature
for people to walk the shortest route possible; thus, it is not realistic
to ask people to walk even minimum distances in the “wrong
direction” or “out of the way”.
Are there pedestrian facilities on both sides of the roadway?
Does the route provide direct connectivity to key destinations
or activity centers?
Does the route provide connectivity to the overall pedestrian
network or to other trails or sidewalks?
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Figure 24: Example Pedestrian Experience Evaluation, Nicollet Avenue
Demand Category Influencing Factors
Physical Condition No marked crosswalks at 71st or 72nd Street.
Existing crosswalk markings at 70th Street are worn and faded.
Visibility Lighting illuminates the roadway mid-block, but does not light the
sidewalks or crosswalks.
Crossing Distance and
Crash Exposure
Pedestrians are required to cross three traffic lanes and bike-able
shoulders.
Pedestrian Delay There is a traffic signal at 70th Street, but it does not have pedestrian
prioritized phasing.
There is no crossing control at 71st or 72nd Street and the nearest
controlled crossings are at least one block away.
Land Use and
Connectivity
The only controlled crossing is at 70th Street, which is two – three
blocks out of the way for pedestrians trying to access activity. centers
such as the 71st Street bus stop and Augsburg Library.
Chapter 4: Pedestrian Network
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The city’s pedestrian network will be expanded and modernized overtime to improve safety and
to create a positive pedestrian experience, as resources become available. The highest priority
for the pedestrian network is to focus on safety countermeasures at high traffic roadway
crossings, particularly on the arterial roadway network. In addition, a series of priority
pedestrian routes have been identified based on a review of proximity to activity centers
(demand), gaps in the existing pedestrian network, and connections to crossings of major
barriers to pedestrian mobility (e.g., highway bridges, railroad crossings, etc.). Finally, routes
with existing pedestrian facilities will be modernized, based on need, to provide a positive
pedestrian experience. This may mean replacing outdated and unsafe sidewalks and/or
installing sidewalks on both sides of the road in some locations (see Figure 25).
Figure 26: Richfield Pedestrian Network is the Pedestrian Network Map for the City of Richfield. This
map shows existing pedestrian facilities, priority pedestrian routes, and land use typologies as described
below.
Figure 25: Richfield Pedestrian Network Considerations
Existing Pedestrian Facilities
Richfield is working to expand and modernize its pedestrian transportation system, but there is
still more work to be done. There are existing sidewalks on both sides of the street along all
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minor arterial roadways and sidewalks along one side of the street on all collector roadways, in
accordance with the city’s current sidewalk policy. In addition, the city has modernized facilities to
include wider sidewalks, separation from vehicle traffic (i.e., boulevards), and safe crossings as
part of recent roadway reconstruction projects (e.g., Portland Avenue and 66th Street). In total
the existing pedestrian system in Richfield includes 162 miles (centerline) of roadways, 51.5 miles
of existing sidewalks, seven miles of two-way trails, and two existing pedestrian bridges crossing
major highways (i.e., I-35W and I-494).
Priority Pedestrian Routes
Priority Pedestrian Routes were identified based on proximity to activity centers (i.e., demand),
planned development, filling gaps within the existing pedestrian network, and connections to
crossings of major barriers to pedestrian mobility (e.g., highway bridges, railroad crossings,
etc.). In total, 12 missing links in the priority pedestrian network have been identified as follows
(see Figure 26).
1. 67th Street from Penn Avenue to Girard Avenue and Girard Avenue from 67th
Street to 66th Street: Passes nearby major activity centers and provides an
alternative connection to the I-35 W bridge to 66th Street.
2. 73rd Street from the I-35W Pedestrian Bridge to Lyndale Avenue: Fills a gap
between existing pedestrian facilities and connects high activity locations.
3. 64th Street from Lyndale Ave to Portland Avenue: Fills a gap between existing
pedestrian facilities and connects high activity locations.
4. 68th Street from Lyndale Avenue to Nicollet Avenue: Fills a gap between existing
pedestrian facilities and connects high activity locations.
5. 4th Avenue from 70th Street to 71st Street: Fills a gap in the existing pedestrian
network.
6. 4th Avenue from 73rd Street to 76th Street: Fills a gap between existing
pedestrian facilities and connects high activity locations.
7. 67th Street from Portland Avenue to Richfield Parkway: Fills a gap in the existing
pedestrian network and serves future development areas which will have access along
67th Street.
8. 71st Street from Elliot Avenue to 12th Avenue: Fills a gap in the existing
pedestrian network adjacent to a school.
9. 73rd Street/Diagonal Boulevard from Portland Avenue to Cedar Avenue: Fills a
gap between existing pedestrian facilities and connects high activity locations.
10. 12th Avenue from 66th Street to 65th Street and 65th Street from 12th
Avenue to Richfield Parkway: Fills a gap in the existing pedestrian network and
serves future development areas which will have access along 67th Street.
11. Richfield Parkway, from 68th Street to 70th Street: Provides a continuation of the
pedestrian facilities along Richfield Parkway to the north.
12. Richfield Parkway, from Diagonal Boulevard to 76th Street: Provides a
continuation of the pedestrian facilities along Richfield Parkway to the north.
Land Use Typologies
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Land use typologies provide the basis to make decisions about future pedestrian facilities
throughout the city. Land use typologies should be used in the project development process, in
combination with an understanding of potential demand and desired pedestrian experience, to
identify a suitable pedestrian facility design. The following is a description of each land use
typology.
Neighborhood Residential
Characterized by single family and
multifamily residential uses along lower
volume streets laid out in a grid pattern.
Focus should be on fostering slower
vehicle speeds, creating a clear and well-
maintained walking path and providing
safe crossings, particularly at higher
volume roadways.
Neighborhood Commercial
Primarily neighborhood serving commercial
uses focused on providing goods, services,
and entertainment. Focus should be safe
and efficient crosswalks, direct and visually
appealing pedestrian routes, and
separation from vehicle traffic.
Highway Commercial
Land uses tend to be auto oriented. Focus
should be on providing pedestrians with
separation from vehicle lanes and safe
places to cross.
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Figure 26: Richfield Pedestrian Network
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Chapter 5: Plan and Policy Review
Richfield is working to provide pedestrians with safe, convenient, and enjoyable walking
environments through its planning and policy efforts and related local, regional, and state plans
and policies provide a foundation for this pedestrian plan. At the local level, efforts are
governed by the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Guiding Principles for Transportation, and Complete
Streets Policy, all of which set the framework for transportation planning in Richfield (see Figure
27).
At a policy level, the core pedestrian
related documents in Richfield are the
Sidewalks Standards Policy, the
Crosswalk Policy, the Sidewalk Snow
Plowing Policy, and the Complete
Streets Policy. Together, these plans
define the criteria for installation of
pedestrian infrastructure (sidewalks
and crosswalks), the circumstances for
when and how they will be built, and
the standards for winter maintenance.
These plans should be updated to
allow for greater flexibility in the siting
of pedestrian facilities and to include
Existing plans and policies show a strong desire at every level of
government to make walking a safe and convenient transportation and
recreation option.
Figure 27: Transportation Planning in
Richfield
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consideration for people-based factors, such as activity generating land uses and concentrated
populations of who often rely on walking as a primary source of transportation (e.g., older
adults, children and young adults, and people with low incomes). Figure 28 summarizes the
plans and policies reviewed as part of the planning process and includes considerations to make
walking safer and more inviting for pedestrians. The findings presented in Figure 28 are
considerations to update official policies and the wording in the figure is not intended to replace
the existing policy or to be considered as a policy in itself.
Figure 28: Plan and Policy Review
Policy Overview Considerations
Richfield Sidewalk
Standards Policy
(2016)
Sidewalks on both sides of arterial
streets
Sidewalks on one side of collector
streets
Sidewalks in one side of roadways on
major school routes
No sidewalks on local streets
Minimum width for sidewalks is six
feet
Amend this policy to:
Specifically allow for pedestrian facilities
on local streets as appropriate, based on
demand
Specify minimum sidewalk widths (5’ in
residential and 8’ in commercial areas)
Include sidewalks on both sides of the
street as a standard practice in all
applications (one-side sidewalks can be
done as an exception, if justified)
Include guidance for other pedestrian
facilities, such as temporary treatments
on streets and multiuse trails
Specifically describe the process to add
sidewalks on an existing residential street
with no sidewalks
Treat funding for sidewalks in the same
manner as funding for streets
Richfield
Pedestrian
Crosswalk
Pavement
Markings Policy
(2006)
Pedestrian crosswalk pavement
markings or special treatments at:
Signalized intersections
Intersections designated as safe
routes to schools and parks
Other locations deemed warranted
through engineering studies
Rewrite policy to provide guidance on the
types of crossing treatments that should be
considered at all intersections. Should
include consideration for:
Vehicle traffic volumes and speeds
Nearby land uses and activity centers
Demographics
Richfield Sidewalk
Snow Plowing
Policy (2011)
Requires that the city plow all public
sidewalks within the city. Prioritizes
starting with commercial areas, then
arterial roads, then collector streets,
followed lastly by residential
neighborhoods.
Revise to include a more detailed hierarchy
for snow clearance priorities. Major activity
centers, arterial roadways, and school
routes should be prioritized (including
transit stops), with a lower priority (or
none) given to pedestrian facilities on sub-
collector and residential streets.
Richfield
Complete Streets
Policy (2015)
Policy for accommodation of multimodal
transportation, city-wide.
Evaluate each project against the
complete streets policy
Consider the desired user experience of
multimodal users
Seek opportunities to implement
standalone pedestrian improvement
projects
Guiding Principles
for
Framework for how the City will develop
its transportation network, land uses,
Evaluate each project against the principles
to foster accepted community design
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Policy Overview Considerations
Transportation
(2013)
public realm, and open spaces. principles, enhanced public realm amenities,
and desired user experiences.
ADA Transition
Plan (2014)
Evaluation of roadway facilities to
ensure that all roads in the City are
accessible to all individuals.
Revise the Sidewalk Standards Policy and
Crosswalk Policy to explicitly reference the
ADA Transition Plan as added support for
local policies to improve pedestrian safety
and experience.
Richfield Safe
Routes to School
Comprehensive
Plan (2014)
Identifies opportunities and priorities to
increase walking and biking to schools
and strategies for making
improvements in the areas surrounding
the school.
Seek opportunities to implement standalone
pedestrian improvement projects to address
safe routes to school.
Hennepin County
Pedestrian Plan
(2013)
Addresses the county’s role in making
walking a safe and easy choice for
residents.
Revise the Sidewalk Standards Policy and
Crosswalk Policy to explicitly reference
external policies as added support for local
policies aimed at improving pedestrian
safety and experience.
Hennepin County
Transportation
Systems Plan
(2011)
Seeks to articulate a transportation
vision, update previous planning work,
and provide guidance for future
transportation decisions.
Hennepin County
Complete Streets
Policy (2009)
Policy for accommodation of multimodal
transportation, county-wide.
MnDOT Complete
Streets Policy
(2016)
Policy for accommodation of multimodal
transportation, statewide.
Chapter 6: Implementation
This section provides a framework for the implementation of the pedestrian plan, including
action steps for implementation (Figure 29), a listing of reference material for design guidance,
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a discussion of best practices for pedestrian facilities, and guidance on the project development
process.
Figure 29: Implementation Framework
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Pedestrian Facility Design Guidance
This document is not intended to be a thorough evaluation of location specific facilities or
treatments, and it is not a design guidance source. The following are common standards and
design guidelines for reference during the facility design process.
Design References
2015 Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MMUTCD).
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/trafficeng/publ/mutcd/
2013 NACTO Urban Streets Design Guide. https://nacto.org/publication/urban-street-
design-guide/
2009 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/pdfs/2009r1r2/mutcd2009r1r2edition.pdf.
2011 AASHTO A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways & Streets (Greenbook)
https://bookstore.transportation.org/collection_detail.aspx?ID=110&gclid=EAIaIQobChM
Iv_2HxbXI1gIVBgxpCh35bQ7IEAQYASABEgI_rPD_BwE
2014 NCHRP 783: Evaluation of the 13 Controlling Criteria for Geometric Design.
http://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/171358.aspx
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FHWA Interim Approvals. https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/res-interim_approvals.htm
2005 Safety Effects of Marked vs. Unmarked Crosswalks at Uncontrolled Locations.
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/safety/04100/ref.cfm
2004 AASHTO Guide for the Planning, Design, and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities.
https://bookstore.transportation.org/item_details.aspx?id=119
Pedestrian Facility Best Practices: Designing for People
There are a wide variety of pedestrian types
with a varying range of characteristics and
needs. For example, a recreational jogger
may have different needs than someone
waiting for the bus, a father pushing a
stroller, or an older adult using a walker.
Therefore, the pedestrian network and
individual pedestrian facilities should
consider the ease of use for a range of
ages, abilities, and mobility levels.
Pedestrians want a safe and comfortable
walking experience this means short and
well-marked crossings, slower rather than
faster vehicle traffic, separation from traffic
lanes, shade and periodic rest areas, and
visual interesting environments (e.g.,
landscaping, art, etc.). Figure 30 illustrates
common “best practice” treatments for pedestrians and Figure 31 provides additional
description. Refer to the references above for specific design guidance.
The goal of the pedestrian network is to provide for safe, secure and
efficient movement along and across the roadways
High visibility crosswalk with median refuge island
connecting high activity locations
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Figure 30: Best Practice Pedestrian Treatments
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Figure 31: Best Practice Pedestrian Treatments – Walkways
Crossing Treatments
High visibility crosswalk markings
Description:
Reflective markings which clearly define the
crossing area and set pedestrian and driver
expectations. Often paired with a stop bar
and advanced warning signs.
Applicability:
Minor arterial, collector, and higher volume
local roadway crossings with medium to high
pedestrian demand. Should be paired with
other crossing control on high volume/high
speed streets.
Median refuge islands (2 stage
crossing)
Description:
Curb cut and walkway through a raised
center median. Shortens crossing distance,
simplifies decision making, and provides a
safe resting area for pedestrians.
Applicability:
Minor arterials with medium to high
pedestrian demand.
Bumpouts or curb extensions
Description:
Extension of the sidewalk into the roadway to
shorten pedestrian crossing distance and
slow vehicle traffic.
Applicability:
Minor arterial, collector, and higher volume
local roadway crossings with medium to high
pedestrian demand. Ideal for locations with
on street parking. Should be paired with
other crossing control on high volume/high
speed streets.
Pedestrian activated flashing lights
(RRFBs)
Description:
Flashing lights that alert the driver to the
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presence of a pedestrian at a crossing.
Applicability:
Minor arterials with high traffic
volumes/speeds and high pedestrian
demand. Ideal for mid-block crossings and
roundabouts.
Midblock crossings
Description:
Crossings in the middle of a block (i.e., not at
an intersection) to provide a direct route
between high activity locations.
Applicability:
Minor arterials with high traffic
volumes/speeds and medium to high
pedestrian demand.
Raised crossing or speed table
Description:
Raised concrete crossing at or near the same
elevation as the adjacent sidewalks. Defines
the crossing area and forces vehicle traffic to
slow down.
Applicability:
Any location with high pedestrian demand.
Should be coupled with other crossing control
for higher traffic/speed roadways.
Linear Treatments
Sidewalks and multiuse paths Description:
Pedestrian walkway, usually adjacent to a
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roadway or through a park. Provides a
connection between nearby activity centers.
Applicability:
Both sides of all minor arterials and on select
collectors and local streets with medium to
high pedestrian demand. Should be
separated from the roadway.
Boulevard or vertical separation
Description:
Improves safety and comfort for pedestrians
by providing physical separation between
roadway travel lanes and the walkway.
Applicability:
All sidewalks and multiuse paths adjacent to
a roadway.
Pedestrian scale lighting
Description:
Lighting which illuminates the pedestrian
realm to improve visibility of sidewalks and
crosswalks. Includes lighting at the near side
of intersections to make crossings
pedestrians visible.
Applicability:
All sidewalks, multiuse paths, and marked
crosswalks.
Trees, plantings, landscaping, and art Description:
Plantings (e.g., trees and landscaping) and
art improve safety and comfort by providing
physical separation from vehicle lanes,
creating shade, and visual interest.
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Applicability:
All sidewalks and multiuse paths.
Benches, waste receptacles, and other
furnishings
Description:
Benches, garbage, and other furnishings that
support walking.
Applicability:
Periodic placement along medium and high
demand pedestrian areas. Coordinate with
bus stop facilities.
Temporary Pedestrian Facilities
Description:
Temporarily striped, painted, and/or
delineated walkways along roadways where
there is a need for improved pedestrian
facilities, but the underlying roadway
infrastructure is not due for replacement.
Applicability:
Roadways and crossings with high vehicle
traffic volumes and speed and medium to
high pedestrian demand.
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Project Development Process
The following checklist is a checklist intended for use as part of the project development
process to foster safe, secure and efficient pedestrian movement along and across roadways.
This checklist should be used to evaluate the success of any design alternative, from a design
perspective and should be coupled with an evaluation of pedestrian demand.
Crossing treatments
Crosswalk visibility (high visibility striping, stop bar, and signage)
Pedestrian activated flashing lights
Vehicle control (e.g., stop signs, traffic signal, etc.)
Minimal or mitigated conflict points with vehicles and bicycle
Direct connection to activity centers (i.e., minimize wrong direction travel for
pedestrians)
ADA compliance (e.g., pedestrian countdown times and push buttons, appropriately
placed curb ramps, minimal cross slopes, etc.)
Minimize crossings distance
Minimize pedestrian delay at intersections (and circuitous routing)
Pedestrian refuge island
Pedestrian oriented lighting
Appropriate intersection sight lines
Linear facilities
Separation from traffic (buffer zone)
Width commensurate with pedestrian demand (6’ min, 8-10’ preferred)
Pedestrian scale lighting
Minimize circuitous routing
Shade, plantings, and art
Resting areas (benches, short walls, drinking fountains)
For more information, and to view the full report visit:ZZZ5LFKʐHOG6ZHHW6WUHHWVRUJOctober 2018RICHFIELDPEDESTRIAN PLANExecutive SummaryOctober 2018Prepared by: Zan Associates
EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThis plan describes a systematic approach for evaluating pedestrian demand based on proximity to land uses that generate pedestrian trips, social and economic factors that generate a higher demand for pedestrian mobility, and the physical context of a given location. The plan also establishes measures to evaluate the pedestrian network to determine its ability to meet the specific demand and priority. Finally, the plan includes guidance on new and emerging pedestrian design tools and recommendations for implementation of a citywide pedestrian improvement program. Richfield Pedestrian Plan OverviewWalking is fundamental to all aspects of transportation. People walk… for exercise, to the bus stop, from their bike to their house, from a car to a restaurant, just for the fun of it. Regardless of the nature of the trip, all pedestrians have the right to a safe pedestrian trip and it should also be effi cient and enjoyable. The Richfi eld Pedestrian Plan is a tool to create safer, more convenient and enjoyable places to walk in the City of Richfi eld.Implementation FrameworkInclude evaluation of the appropriate pedestrian crossings and linear facilities on all capital and maintenance projects in the future, considering pedestrians as the priority mode.Install modern pedestrian facilities on all minor arterial roadways. This includes protected crossings in high demand areas and sidewalks or trails, separated from the roadway with a boulevard or other vertical screening.Work toward buildout of the citywide pedestrian network, including pedestrian facilities on all minor arterial, collector, and select local roadways. Look for opportunities to create signature places to walk within Richfield, such as pedestrian plazas and greenways. Pursue legislative policy changes to allow for reduced speed limits on residential streetsImplement solutions to address high crash frequency and severity locations, citywide. Institutionalize non-infrastructure programs and campaigns to change user behavior. Pursue a dedicated and ongoing funding source for stand-alone pedestrian projects. Evaluate opportunities for non-infrastructure pedestrian programming to educate the community and build awareness for pedestrians. For example: • Walk! Bike! Fun! Education programs at schools• Community walking maps• Walk to school and work days• Mileage and/or step counting programs• Safety campaigns (Stop For Me)Strategically pursue all funding sources for pedestrian infrastructure. At a minimum, this should include consideration of the following:• Federal Transportation Funding allocated through the regional solicitation process• U.S. Dept. of Transportation: BUILD (formerly TIGER) discretionary grants• DNR Local Trail Connections Program• State funds for Safe Routes to School (SRTS)• MN Department of Health Statewide Health Improvement Program• Blue Cross Blue Shield Center for Prevention fundsLook for opportunities to implement stand-alone pedestrian projects in high demand areas and in areas with high crash frequency and severity. Consider the use of temporary installations.Near-term (I-4 years)Mid-term (5-9 years)Long-term (10+ years)Actions
Best Practice Pedestrian TreatmentsBumpouts or curb extensions- shorten crossing distance, improves sight lines and can slow vehicle traffic Depressed and perpendicular curb ramps- provide safe crossing experience for people with limited mobility Tightened curb radius shortens crossing distance, creates a larger pedestrian realm behind the curb,and slows turning vehiclesTight Curb R a d i u s
Wide Cur b Radius Pedestrian refuge island- two stage crossing, shortens crossing distance and provides a safe mid-crossing waiting placeRectangular rapid flashing beacons and advanced warning signs alert drivers to the presence of pedestriansMidblock crossing provides direct route between activity centers Benches and shade trees create a comfortable walking environment Planted boulevards improve safety by providing physical separation from vehicle traffic along with creating visual interest, shadeand snow storage Pedestrian scale lighting improves visability on sidewalks and crosswalks High visability crosswalk markings clearly define the pedestrian realm 3.5%In Richfield, 3.5 percent of commuters walk to work compared to 2.8 percent nationally. ACS, 201640%Approximately 40 percent of commuters who walk to work in Richfield are people of color and 20 percent are living in poverty. ACS, 201647%Approximately 47 percent of commuters who walk to work in Richfield do not have a vehicle available to them. ACS, 201630%In Richfield, 30 percent of students live within one half mile of a school. SRTS Comprehensive Plan, 2014PEOPLE IN RICHFIELD ARE WALKING50%Nearly 50 percent of Minnesotans fail to meet the Department of Health’s exercise recommendations (at least 150 minutes per week) Minnesota Walks, 201650%Nearly 50 percent of Minnesotans fail to meet the Department of Health’s exercise recommendations (at least 150 minutes per week) Minnesota Walks, 2016People living in pedestrian-friendly cities tend to be engaged in their community. One study found that living in pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods have higher levels of social and community engagement compared with those living in car-oriented suburbs. Leyden, Kevin M, 200362%Of Minnesotans that meet physical activity guidelines, 62 percent do so by including walking as part of their regular physical activity. Minnesota Walks, 2016WALKING IS GOOD FOR HEALTHThere is a growing demand to live and work in pedestrian-friendly places. One study found that real estate values increase by $500 to $3,000 per increase in Walk Score Point (walkscore.com). Cortright, Joe, 2009WALKING IS GOOD FOR THE ECONOMYWALKING IS GOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY
PLANNING CONTEXTThere is growing momentum around improving multimodal transportation options in Richfi eld, and walking is a critical component of this trend.Cities and the way people move within them are changing. Many people want walkable urban areas, robust multimodal transportation options, and the ability to lead healthy and active lives. Richfield Pedestrian Plan GoalsThe purpose of the Richfield Pedestrian Plan is to help make walking the easy choice. Richfield can achieve this by:123Making design for pedestrians first priorityCoordinating multimodal transportation networks and land use decisionsMaking public realm improvements a standard in high activity locationsIMPLEMENTATIONPedestrian facilities should be designed for easy use by a range of ages, abilities, and mobility levels.Pedestrian Facility Best Practices:Designing for PedestriansPeople walk for many different reasons and, thus, a variety of facilities are needed. A recreational jogger may have different needs than someone waiting for the bus, a father pushing a stroller, or an older adult using a walker. Pedestrians want a safe and comfortable walking experience. This means short and well-marked crossings, slower rather than faster vehicle traffic, separation from traffic lanes, shade and periodic rest areas, and visually interesting environments.
PLAN AND POLICY REVIEWExisting plans and policies show a strong commitment at every level to make walking a safe and convenient transportation and recreation option in Richfi eld.There is a planning and policy level emphasis on walking in Richfield. However, plans and policies need to be updated to allow greater flexibility in the siting of pedestrian facilities and to include people-based factors, such as activity generating land uses and concentrations of populations who often rely on walk-ing. The following plans and policies may need to be updated to reflect pedestrian priority based on demand and context: • Richfield Sidewalk Standards Policy (2016)• Richfield Pedestrian Crosswalk Pavement Markings Policy (2006)• Richfield Sidewalk Snow Plowing Policy (2011)• Richfield Complete Streets Policy (2015)• Guiding Principles for Transportation (2013)• ADA Transition Plan (2014)• Richfield Safe Routes to School Comprehensive Plan (2014)Active living is about creating places that integrate physical activity into daily life by encouraging people to incorporate physical activity into their daily routine. The ability to safely walk is a critical component of active living.Healthy livingis about making healthy behaviors a part of daily life through physical, mental and spiritual means. Regular physical activity such as walking reduces the risk of chronic diseases; as little as 10 minutes of brisk walking a day has cardiovascular benefits. Walking has also been shown to lead to improved mental well-being and reductions in rates of depression and feelings of isolation.Transportation fundinghas been a contentious issue at all levels of government over recent years, often leaving transportation projects with less money. With less funds, walking related projects and programs need to be implemented in an efficient manner and to “do more with less.”Complete streetsis an approach to street planning and design that considers and balances the needs of all transportation users. This approach to roadway design emphasizes the needs of the most vulnerable users, such as pedestrians, over vehicle users. Livability A livable place has a combination of vibrant public spaces, mixed income housing, resilient local economy, recreational opportunities, easy access to goods and services. People can walk for recreation and can have a joyous experience while accessing important destinations.Distracted drivingis an activity that takes away attention from driving, thus creating a risk for the driver and others around them. Pedestrians are vulnerable to serious injury and fatalities when hit by drivers, thus making distracted driving a large threat to pedestrians. Vehicle speedHigher vehicle speeds increase the likelihood of pedestrian injury or fatality if a pedestrian is hit. The key turning point for pedestrian safety is 30 miles per hour–any faster and the chance of survival goes way down. For example, if a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle at 40 mph, the fatality rate is 85%, whereas a pedestrian crash at 20 mph has a 5% fatality rate.Influencing Themes and Trends
PEDESTRIAN DEMANDDemand is inclusive of both existing users and unmet need, or latent demand, based on the surrounding land use and context.The following maps illustrate pedestrian demand in Richfield. The first shows destinations and activity centers within the city, based on a survey completed as part of the development of the Richfield Bicycle Master Plan in 2010, and updated to reflect current conditions. The second is a pedestrian demand “heat map” which interpolates pedestrian demand factors and pop-ulation characteristics to show the relative pedestrian demand throughout the city. Together, these maps serve as a starting place for understanding pedestrian demand at a given location.People walk for many different reasons and in many different places, but people avoid walking when they feel unsafe or uncomfortable. As a result, there is often significant latent demand for walking that doesn’t show up when counts are made of current walking. A better understanding of both current and latent pedestrian demand is achieved by looking at factors including: · Adjacent land uses and nearby activity centers· Proximity to parks and schools · Presence of transit service· Population density and demographic make· Role of the corridor within the larger transportation network71st 1/270th 1/275thI - 49478th77th76th74th72nd73rd71st69th70th62nd67th68th66th65th64th63rdCOLUMBUS2nd5thCLINTON3rd4thOAKLANDPARKPORTLAND15th11thCHICAGOELLIOT10th13th12th14thBLOOMINGTON16th17thCEDAR18thCOLUMBUS2nd5thCLINTON3rd4thOAKLANDPARKPORTLAND15th11thCHICAGOELLIOT10th13th12th14thBLOOMINGTON16th17thCEDAR18thTAFT PARKVETERANSMEMORIALPARKHEREDIAPARKCHRISTIANPARKWASHINGTONPARKROOSEVELTPARKMt CalvaryLuthernSchoolRichfieldDual LanguageSchoolRichfieldS.T.E.M.SchoolCentennialElementarySchoolPartnershipAcademy SchoolFIRE STATION 1CITY HALLICE ARENACITY WATERPLANTARDSCEDAR POINTCOMMONSRICHFIELDPUBLIC WORKSCHAMBERLAIN DEVELOPMENTJEFGHIKL12th Ave from 66th St to 65th St and 65th St from 12th Ave to Richfield PkwyJPriority Pedestrian RoutesPriority Pedestrian Routes67th St from Penn Ave to Girard Ave and Girard Ave from 67th St to 66th StA73rd St from the I-35W Ped Bridge to Lyndale AveB64th St from Lyndale Ave to Portland AveC4th Ave from 70th St to 71st StE4th Ave from 73rd St to 76th StF67th St from Portland Ave to Richfield PkwyG71st St from Elliot Ave to 12th AveH73rd St Diagonal Blvd from Portland Ave to Cedar AveID68th St from Lyndale Ave to Nicollet AveRichfield Pkwy, from 68th St to 70th StKRichfield Pkwy, from Diagonal Blvd to 76th StLPedestrian InfrstructureSidewalk on Both SidesSidewalk on One SideTwo-way TrailPedestrain Bridges00.25MilesMetropolitan Council (2018) and City of RichfieldCreated by Zan Associates October 2018Neighborhood CommercialLand Use TypologiesNeighborhood ResidentialHighway CommercialBarrier Crossing
71st 1/270th 1/275thI - 49478th77th76th74th72nd73rd71st69th70th62nd67th68th66th65th64th63rdSHERIDANWASHBURNXERXESVINCENTUPTONTHOMASRUSSELLQUEENPENNOLIVERNEWTONMORGANLOGANDUPONTHUMBOLDTKNOXJAMESIRVINGGIRARDEMERSONFREMONTLYNDALECOLFAXBRYANTALDRICHGARFIELDHARRIETGRANDPLEASANTPILLSBURYWENTWORTHBLAISDELLSTEVENSNICOLLET1stSHERIDANWASHBURNXERXESVINCENTUPTONTHOMASRUSSELLQUEENPENNOLIVERNEWTONMORGANLOGANDUPONTHUMBOLDTKNOXJAMESIRVINGGIRARDEMERSONFREMONTLYNDALECOLFAXBRYANTALDRICHGARFIELDHARRIETGRANDPLEASANTPILLSBURYWENTWORTHBLAISDELLSTEVENSNICOLLET1stLINCOLNFIELDAUGSBURGPARKLYNDALEFIELDLITTLEBOB'SPARKNICOLLETPARKGARFIELDPARKMADISONPARKMONROEPARKAPPLEBLOSSOMPARKFAIRWOODPARKDONALDSONPARKFREEMONTPARKADAM'SHILLPARKJEFFERSONPARKSHERIDANPARKRichfieldHigh SchoolBlessed TrinityCatholic SchoolAcademy ofHoly AngelsRichfieldMiddleSchoolDistrict 287Secondary SpecialEducation SchoolSheridan HillsElementarySchoolFIRESTATION 2WOOD LAKENATURE CENTERHISTORICBARTHOLOMEWHOUSERICHFIELD COMMUNITYCENTERCOUNTY LIBRARYBEST BUYCORPORATIONMENASHOPS AT LYNDALETHE HUBUS BANCORPMINNEAPOLISJEWISH CEMETERYSeven HillsAcademyLYNDALE GARDENSABCDPlanned Pedestrian NetworkWalking can be an easy choice for many people in Richfi eld.
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PEDESTRIAN NETWORKThe city’s pedestrian network will be expanded and mod-ernized overtime to improve safety and to create a positive pedestrian experience with the highest priority given to safety countermeasures at high traffic roadway crossings. In addi-tion, priority pedestrian routes have been identified based on proximity to activity centers, gaps in the existing pedestrian network, and crossings of major pedestrian barriers (e.g., highway bridges, railroad crossings, etc.). Routes with existing pedestrian facilities will also be modernized, based on need, to provide a positive pedestrian experience. Richfi eld has a robust transportation system, but there is more work to be done.71st 1/270th 1/275thI - 49478th77th76th74th72nd73rd71st69th70th62nd67th68th66th65th64th63rdCOLUMBUSSTEVENS2nd5thCLINTON3rd4thOAKLANDPARKPORTLAND15th11thCHICAGOELLIOT10th13th12th14thBLOOMINGTON16th17thCEDAR18thCOLUMBUSSTEVENS2nd5thCLINTON3rd4thOAKLANDPARKPORTLAND15th11thCHICAGOELLIOT10th13th12th14thBLOOMINGTON16th17thCEDAR18th71st 1/270th 1/275thI - 49478th77th76th74th72nd73rd71st69th70th62nd67th68th66th65th64th63rd71st 1/270th 1/275thI - 49478th77th76th74th72nd73rd71st69th70th62nd67th68th66th65th64th63rdSHERIDANWASHBURNXERXESVINCENTUPTONTHOMASRUSSELLQUEENPENNOLIVERNEWTONMORGANLOGANDUPONTHUMBOLDTKNOXJAMESIRVINGGIRARDEMERSONFREMONTLYNDALECOLFAXBRYANTALDRICHGARFIELDHARRIETGRANDCOLUMBUSPLEASANTPILLSBURYWENTWORTHBLAISDELLSTEVENSNICOLLET1st2nd5thCLINTON3rd4thOAKLANDPARKPORTLAND15th11thCHICAGOELLIOT10th13th12th14thBLOOMINGTON16th17thCEDAR18thSHERIDANWASHBURNXERXESVINCENTUPTONTHOMASRUSSELLQUEENPENNOLIVERNEWTONMORGANLOGANDUPONTHUMBOLDTKNOXJAMESIRVINGGIRARDEMERSONFREMONTLYNDALECOLFAXBRYANTALDRICHGARFIELDHARRIETGRANDCOLUMBUSPLEASANTPILLSBURYWENTWORTHBLAISDELLSTEVENSNICOLLET1st2nd5thCLINTON3rd4thOAKLANDPARKPORTLAND15th11thCHICAGOELLIOT10th13th12th14thBLOOMINGTON16th17thCEDAR18th71st 1/270th 1/275thI - 49478th77th76th74th72nd73rd71st69th70th62nd67th68th66th65th64th63rdCOLUMBUSSTEVENS2nd5thCLINTON3rd4thOAKLANDPARKPORTLAND15th11thCHICAGOELLIOT10th13th12th14thBLOOMINGTON16th17thCEDAR18thCOLUMBUSSTEVENS2nd5thCLINTON3rd4thOAKLANDPARKPORTLAND15th11thCHICAGOELLIOT10th13th12th14thBLOOMINGTON16th17thCEDAR18thTAFT PARKVETERANSMEMORIALPARKHEREDIAPARKCHRISTIANPARKWASHINGTONPARKROOSEVELTPARKMt CalvaryLuthernSchoolRichfieldDual LanguageSchoolRichfieldS.T.E.M.SchoolCentennialElementarySchoolPartnershipAcademy SchoolFIRE STATION 1CITY HALLICE ARENACITY WATERPLANTENARDSCEDAR POINTCOMMONSRICHFIELDPUBLIC WORKSAverage Daily Transit Boardings, Fall 2015<1011–2526–5050–100>100Destinations (1)Public Areas(1) Larger circles indicate higher demand, based on a survey of Richfield residents completed in 2011 as part of the Bicycle Master Plan and updated in 2018 as part of the Richfield Pedestrian Plan.Business AreasSchools00.25MilesMetropolitan Council (2016) and City of RichfieldCreated by Zan Associates October 2018CHAMBERLAIN DEVELOPMENT
71st 1/270th 1/275thI - 49478th77th76th74th72nd73rd71st69th70th62nd67th68th66th65th64th63rdSHERIDANWASHBURNXERXESVINCENTUPTONTHOMASRUSSELLQUEENPENNOLIVERNEWTONMORGANLOGANDUPONTHUMBOLDTKNOXJAMESIRVINGGIRARDEMERSONFREMONTLYNDALECOLFAXBRYANTALDRICHGARFIELDHARRIETGRANDPLEASANTPILLSBURYWENTWORTHBLAISDELLSTEVENSNICOLLET1stSHERIDANWASHBURNXERXESVINCENTUPTONTHOMASRUSSELLQUEENPENNOLIVERNEWTONMORGANLOGANDUPONTHUMBOLDTKNOXJAMESIRVINGGIRARDEMERSONFREMONTLYNDALECOLFAXBRYANTALDRICHGARFIELDHARRIETGRANDPLEASANTPILLSBURYWENTWORTHBLAISDELLSTEVENSNICOLLET1stLINCOLNFIELDAUGSBURGPARKLYNDALEFIELDLITTLEBOB'SPARKNICOLLETPARKGARFIELDPARKMADISONPARKMONROEPARKAPPLEBLOSSOMPARKFAIRWOODPARKDONALDSONPARKFREEMONTPARKADAM'SHILLPARKJEFFERSONPARKSHERIDANPARKRichfieldHigh SchoolBlessed TrinityCatholic SchoolAcademy ofHoly AngelsRichfieldMiddleSchoolDistrict 287Secondary SpecialEducation SchoolSheridan HillsElementarySchoolFIRESTATION 2WOOD LAKENATURE CENTERHISTORICBARTHOLOMEWHOUSERICHFIELD COMMUNITYCENTERCOUNTY LIBRARYBEST BUYCORPORATIONMENSHOPS AT LYNDALETHE HUBUS BANCORPMINNEAPOLISJEWISH CEMETERYSeven HillsAcademyLYNDALE GARDENSCitywide Pedestrian Demand71st 1/270th 1/275thI - 49478th77th76th74th72nd73rd71st69th70th62nd67th68th66th65th64th63rdCOLUMBUS2nd5thCLINTON3rd4thOAKLANDPARKPORTLAND15th11thCHICAGOELLIOT10th13th12th14thBLOOMINGTON16th17thCEDAR18thCOLUMBUS2nd5thCLINTON3rd4thOAKLANDPARKPORTLAND15th11thCHICAGOELLIOT10th13th12th14thBLOOMINGTON16th17thCEDAR18thTAFT PARKVETERANSMEMORIALPARKHEREDIAPARKCHRISTIANPARKWASHINGTONPARKROOSEVELTPARKMt CalvaryLuthernSchoolRichfieldDual LanguageSchoolRichfieldS.T.E.M.SchoolCentennialElementarySchoolPartnershipAcademy SchoolFIRE STATION 1CITY HALLICE ARENACITY WATERPLANTNARDSCEDAR POINTCOMMONSRICHFIELDPUBLIC WORKS00.25MilesFatal(2 Total)Possible Injury(32 Total)Non-incapacitatingInjury (29 Total)Property Damage(1 Total)Pedestrian Areas of ConcernSeverity of Pedestrian CrashIncapacitating Injury(9 Total)MNCMAT (2017) and City of RichfieldCreated by Zan Associates October 2018(1) There have been zero injury crashes reported at the Portland Avenue and 66th Street roundabout since it was first installed in 2009.(1)CHAMBERLAIN DEVELOPMENT
71st 1/270th 1/275thI - 49478th77th76th74th72nd73rd71st69th70th62nd67th68th66th65th64th63rdSHERIDANWASHBURNXERXESVINCENTUPTONTHOMASRUSSELLQUEENPENNOLIVERNEWTONMORGANLOGANDUPONTHUMBOLDTKNOXJAMESIRVINGGIRARDEMERSONFREMONTLYNDALECOLFAXBRYANTALDRICHGARFIELDHARRIETGRANDPLEASANTPILLSBURYWENTWORTHBLAISDELLSTEVENSNICOLLET1stSHERIDANWASHBURNXERXESVINCENTUPTONTHOMASRUSSELLQUEENPENNOLIVERNEWTONMORGANLOGANDUPONTHUMBOLDTKNOXJAMESIRVINGGIRARDEMERSONFREMONTLYNDALECOLFAXBRYANTALDRICHGARFIELDHARRIETGRANDPLEASANTPILLSBURYWENTWORTHBLAISDELLSTEVENSNICOLLET1stLINCOLNFIELDAUGSBURGPARKLYNDALEFIELDLITTLEBOB'SPARKNICOLLETPARKGARFIELDPARKMADISONPARKMONROEPARKAPPLEBLOSSOMPARKFAIRWOODPARKDONALDSONPARKFREEMONTPARKADAM'SHILLPARKJEFFERSONPARKSHERIDANPARKRichfieldHigh SchoolBlessed TrinityCatholic SchoolAcademy ofHoly AngelsRichfieldMiddleSchoolDistrict 287Secondary SpecialEducation SchoolSheridan HillsElementarySchoolFIRESTATION 2WOOD LAKENATURE CENTERHISTORICBARTHOLOMEWHOUSERICHFIELD COMMUNITYCENTERCOUNTY LIBRARYBEST BUYCORPORATIONMENSHOPS AT LYNDALETHE HUBUS BANCORPMINNEAPOLISJEWISH CEMETERYSeven HillsAcademyLYNDALE GARDENSLocation and Severity of Crashes in Richfield (2006 – 2015)71st 1/270th 1/275thI - 49478th77th76th74th72nd73rd71st69th70th62nd67th68th66th65th64th63rdCOLUMBUS2nd5thCLINTON3rd4thOAKLANDPARKPORTLAND15th11thCHICAGOELLIOT10th13th12th14thBLOOMINGTON16th17thCEDAR18thCOLUMBUS2nd5thCLINTON3rd4thOAKLANDPARKPORTLAND15th11thCHICAGOELLIOT10th13th12th14thBLOOMINGTON16th17thCEDAR18thTAFT PARKVETERANSMEMORIALPARKHEREDIAPARKCHRISTIANPARKWASHINGTONPARKROOSEVELTPARKMt CalvaryLuthernSchoolRichfieldDual LanguageSchoolRichfieldS.T.E.M.SchoolCentennialElementarySchoolPartnershipAcademy SchoolFIRE STATION 1CITY HALLICE ARENACITY WATERPLANTNARDSCEDAR POINTCOMMONSRICHFIELDPUBLIC WORKSHighLowPedestrian DemandPedestrian demand was determined based a review of arterial, collector, and connector roadways and their relative proximity to activity centers and population density. A higher concentration of, or closer proximity to activity centers, means higher demand. Activity centers considered include:• Community buildings such as the community center, libraries, and city offices• Businesses and commercial areas such as shopping centers, restaurants, retail stores, large offices and industrial parks• Schools, recreation facilities and parksLikewise, closer proximity to higher population density means higher demand, as well as proximity to concentrations of older adults, people living in poverty, minority populations, and young people.Pedestrian Demand Methodology00.25MilesCity of RichfieldCreated by Zan Associates October 2018CHAMBERLAIN DEVELOPMENT
PEDESTRIAN EXPERIENCEPeople are drawn to walk in locations where they feel safe, where the route is convenient, and where the overall experience is enjoyable.Walking increases as the level of pedestrian improvements increases. With a higher level of accommodation, it becomes more advantageous, or even enjoyable, to choose walking over other modes of transportation.Level of Accommodation/Use RelationshipPedestrian SafetySafety is the primary concern when planning and designing pedestrian facilities. Safety includes consideration for people walking, biking, using transit and in motor vehicles. The data are clear – pedestrian safety is enhanced by slower traffic speeds, shorter crossing distances (less crash exposure), and greater driver awareness and visibility.Measures of Pedestrian ExperienceThe following are typical criteria for the evaluation of pedestrian experience, for both crossings and linear facilities Crossing Facilities• Physical condition• Pedestrian delay• Crossing distance and crash exposure• Speed of opposing vehicle traffic• Visibility• Land use connectivityLinear Facilities• Physical condition• Width of the Pedestrian Access Route (PAR)• Separation from traffic – boulevard, furnishing zone, sign zone• Pedestrian features• Visual quality• Land use connectivitySEVERE INJURY FATALITYStruck by light truckStruck by carPedestrian hit by a vehicle traveling at speed...100%10 20 30 40 50 6075%50%25%0%40mph85% fatality rate20mph5% fatality rateRisk of severe injuryImpact speed (mph)Source: Impact Speed and a Pedestrian’s Risk of Injury or Death. AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. September 2011.81%Most crashes happen at intersectionsoccurred at or near an intersection56%More than half are at signalized intersectionsoccurred at traffic signals 67%Most crashes happen on higher speed roadwaysoccurred on roads with posted speed limits of 35 miles per hour or more67%Most crashes happen on multilane roadwaysoccurred on undivided roadways with two or more lanes in each direction70%Crashes are more likely at high activity locationsof crashes occurred within 1/8 mile of a commercial area, park or other public space, school, or bus stop0Crashes at roundaboutscrashes involving fatalities or incapacitating injuries at roundabouts in Richfield and 0 reported pedestrian crashesVehicle Speed and Pedestrian Injury RelationshipRichfield Crash Trends**Source: MnCMAT (2017) and City of Richfi eld
Pedestrian Master Plan Public Comments
Public comment on the Pedestrian Master Plan and resident input were taken at:
• Penn Fest, September 17th, 2017 - Public input on pedestrian destinations within the
City.
• Comprehensive Plan Open House, March 15th, 2018 - Public input on pedestrian
destinations and barriers to walking within the City.
• Five Transportation Commission meetings (September 2017 and January, June,
September and October 2018) - The Commission reviewed the process described in the
plan and the DRAFT report. Recommendation for Council to approve the Pedestrian
Master Plan moved on October 3rd, 2018.
• On-line comments on the DRAFT Pedestrian Master Plan from September 27th, 2018
through October 16th, 2018.
Public Comments on DRAFT Pedestrian Master Plan via email
I am so happy to hear that pedestrian safety is a priority for the city. I am particularly
concerned about pedestrian safety with respect to the roundabouts, which are fantastic
for drivers, but hazardous for pedestrians. I have personally had to dodge drivers,
especially in the 2 lane roundabout at Portland. Drivers are so focused on how to
maneuver through the roundabout – quite frankly they do not see pedestrians.
My suggestion would be to have flashing lights that indicate pedestrians at the
crossing. I know it would be an expensive investment monetarily – but a great
investment in human life – especially at the Lyndale & 66th roundabout because of all
the seniors.
Thank you.
Anne Weinauer
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Hello,
I spent some time this morning reviewing the new pedestrian plan for Richfield and I think it's a great
start. Pedestrians have been entirely neglected during the last few years of construction and it's been
increasingly dangerous and scary especially in neighborhoods with many kids on the street and no
sidewalks. I live at 68th and 1st so I see firsthand the traffic from Holy Angels and at the Hub and the
folks who zip through our blocks even though they're not major thoroughfares. I think the plan to make
68th a pedestrian boulevard is wonderful - I'm assuming that means that there would be sidewalks on
both sides. However I find a puzzling that there are no north-south routes planned for huge 8 block
areas throughout Richfield. For people who live on these blocks it's not common to walk or take your
kids on a 20 block round trip tricycle ride. For example with the plan as proposed to take a simple walk
on a sidewalk I would need to take 68th all the way down to Portland to go North to come back on
either 67th or 66th, all the way back to Nicollet. I think if we want people who live in the neighborhood
to get out and walk to local shopping areas or to school with their children, and to really engage in the
neighborhood, some north-south connectors are common sense. I know we never may have sidewalks
on every block in Richfield but it would be great to have the layout make more sense for the folks who
live here rather than just people who drive to the area or ride public transit and want to get around in
commercial areas.
thank you for your consideration of comments from the community and your work on moving us into
the 21st century in terms of a walkable community.
Amelia Helm
6738 1st Ave S
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Jack -
Thank you to the city of Richfield for making this report public and seeking resident
opinions!
It is nice to see more sidewalks coming to the city in the plan. Although our family
doesn't feel every street needs a sidewalk as the community feel comes from
walking the wide side streets and sometimes sidewalks equate to non resident
traffic and trash build up, we are happy to see busier roads getting
pedestrian access!
Provided Portland is seeing excessive traffic this summer due to the road work on
66th and Nicollet the most feedback I have is in regards crosswalks (not only on
Portland) from enforcing traffic to stop and making them more visible. The near
accidents that have been witnessed near the pool, with a flashing light crosswalk,
amazes me. We have noticed the small triangular signs showing up in the median
on 66th, can these be put on every crosswalk in the city? Can we police more? I
don't know what exactly the solution is but it would nice to see some action taken.
Is there a plan to paint bikeways green like Minneapolis? This would make them
more visible for all.
Thank you!
Louise B.
Cell - (612) 590-0597
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Dear Mr. Broz,
First, thank you for the information on the website, it’s informative and helpful to understand the vision.
I want to compliment you and the staff for your excellent work on transportation for our city, the bicycle
paths that I have used are excellent.
After reviewing the pedestrian master plan I think it takes into consideration the areas of major
concerns and needs of the population . My concerns are:
1 – the cross walks in the traffic circles are too close to the circles. Drivers are focused on other traffic
entering and in the circle that it’s easy to not see the pedestrian wanting to cross. I say that as a person
who truly tries to watch our and yield to pedestrians. These are not corners and the pedestrian
shouldn’t be that close to the traffic. Move the cross walks out of the circle areas by 15 – 20 feet so the
driver has time to see them and react.
2- the only place I saw benches mentioned was on page 46 out of a total of 47 pages – not exactly a
priority. Not only should we have more benches near the walks they need to be placed correctly. I
would like to recommend that all bus stops on main arterials have covered / heated stops like are found
outside of Best Buy and on 66 & Nicollet. If this is a metro issue lets work with them an get it
corrected. Bus stops not on the major streets should have benches and they should be behind the
sidewalk, not up against the curb like on Lyndale and 76 or Portland near 62 and Veteran’s park.
I’d be happy to discuss in more detail or clarify these descriptions if it would be of interest to you.
Regards,
Linda Crear
7117 Garfield Ave S
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Jack,
I just looked over the sweetstreets plan. Most of the plan looks to be decent but I have to say round-
abouts are in no way pedestrian friendly. Cars routinely don't stop at signaled intersections and now they
don't even have to. If the desire is to get people to walk to their local stores round-abouts are counter
productive. The busier the retail area the less need for a round-about pedestrian speaking.Just my 2
cents worth.
Paul Case
(Facebook Comments on following pages)
Comment on the DRAFT Pedestrian Master Plan from Sweet Streets Facebook
Post - September 27th, 2018
Comments on the DRAFT Pedestrian Master Plan from City of Richfield
Facebook Post - October 2nd, 2018
AGENDA SECTION:CONSENT CALENDAR
AGENDA ITEM #6.D.
STAFF RE P ORT NO. 188
CIT Y COUNCIL ME E T ING
10/23/2018
RE P O RT P RE PA RE D B Y: John S tark, C ommunity D evelopment D irector
D E PA RTME NT D IRE C TO R RE V IE W: John S tark, C ommunity D evelopment D irector
10/17/2018
O THE R D E PA RTM E NT RE V IE W: N/A
C ITY MA NA G E R RE V IE W: S teven L . D evich, C ity Manager
10/18/2018
I T E M F O R C O UNC IL C O NS ID E RAT I O N:
Consideration of an affirmation of the modified language in the Inclusionary Housing Policy.
E X E C UT IV E S UM M ARY:
At its September 25 regular meeting, the City Council adopted a resolution approving an I nclusionary
Affordable Housing Policy (Policy). W hile there was adequate consensus to unanimously adopt the
resolution, there were some questions about the application of the Policy to Richfield Rediscovered single-
family housing development (and other "scattered site" single family housing development programs). City
Council members asked that modified language for the Policy be placed on a future agenda for formal
adoption into the public record.
Based on feedback from the September 25 City Council meeting, the proposed Policy has been revised to
state that it is to be applied only for developments of 5 or more units and that, in the case of "scattered site"
developments (Richfield Rediscovered and New Home) the 20% affordability requirement shall be applied
cumulatively over a three-year period.
Since the City Council's consideration, both the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) and the
Economic Development Authority (E D A) have adopted this Policy.
RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N:
By motion: Affirm adoption of an Inclusionary Affordable Housing Policy.
B AS IS O F RE C O M M E ND AT I O N:
A.H IS TOR IC AL C ON T E X T
On September 25, 2018 the City Council adopted a resolution to approve an I nclusionary
Affordable Housing Policy.
At that meeting, the Council clarified their expectations on the application of this policy to housing
developments of fewer than five units and on the application to the HRA's Richfield Rediscovered
and New Home Programs.
Since that time the policy has been revised to reflect the City Council's input.
B.P OL IC IE S (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, etc):
On October 15, 2018 both the Richfield HRA and the Richfield E D A adopted this Policy.
C.C R IT IC AL T IMIN G IS S U E S:
I f affirmed, this Policy will go into effect immediately on all new developments seeking approval on
public assistance from the City, HRA or E D A.
D.F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
W hile there is no fiscal impact on City/HRA/E D A operational costs, a developer's election to
pledge funds to the HRA's Housing and Redevelopment Fund would be available to assist in
affordable housing costs throughout the community.
E.L E GAL C ON S ID E R AT ION:
The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed Policy.
ALTE R N AT IV E R E C O MME N D ATIO N(S):
Give staff further direction on revised wording; this would result in a revised version needing to be
considered by both the HRA and E D A.
P R IN C IPAL PAR TIE S E X P E C TE D AT ME E TIN G:
None
AT TAC H ME N T S:
D escription Type
Inclusionary A ffordable Housing P olicy B ackup Material
City of Richfield
Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Richfield Economic Development Authority
Inclusionary Affordable Housing Policy
The City of Richfield, Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority, and Richfield Economic
Development Authority are committed to building a community that is welcoming and affordable to
a diverse population of individuals and families at all stages of their lives. As such, we hereby
establish the following policy for the inclusion of affordable housing in development proposals.
Requirements
1. Housing Development Projects containing the construction of at least 5 new units which receive
Financial Assistance from HRA, EDA or City:
a. Must contain at least 20% affordable units
i. At least 20% of rental housing units must be made affordable to tenant
households earning no more than 60% of the Area Median Income over a period
of ten years or the duration of the subsidy (whichever is longer);
ii. At least 20% of owner-occupied housing units must be made affordable to, and
initially sold to, households earning no more than 115% of the Area Median
Income;
iii. At least 20% of the grand total of housing units in a mixed rental/ownership
development must be affordable at the affordability levels established in 1.a)i
and 1.a)ii,
or;
b. Must contribute to the Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Fund
i. 15% of the “net present value” of Tax Increment generated by the project (or
15% of the net present value of other types of assistance) must be pledged to
the Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Fund over a period of ten years or the
duration of the subsidy (whichever is longer), or;
ii. A pro-rata combination of the above (i.e. 10% affordable units and a 7.5%
contribution) may be considered, and;
c. Must agree to provide 90 days’ advance notice to the public body providing funding of
any sale of the property,
and;
d. Must agree to not discriminate against households utilizing Housing Choice Vouchers
(Section 8) or other forms of rental assistance.
2. Non-Housing Development Projects that receive Financial Assistance from HRA, EDA or City and
which result in the loss of affordable housing:
a. Affordable housing units eliminated by the project must be replaced on-site or at
another location in Richfield by the developer at similar affordability levels, or;
b. 5-15% (depending on the magnitude of the loss of affordable housing) of the “net
present value” of the Financial Assistance provided must be pledged to the Richfield
Housing and Redevelopment Fund over a period of ten years or the duration of the
subsidy (whichever is longer).
Incentives
3. Housing Development Projects which include affordable units (as outlined in 1a above) are
eligible to apply to the City for the following considerations regardless of whether or not they
receive Public Financial Assistance:
i. Building Permit Fee Reductions (10% reduction for rehabilitation and/or 5%
reduction for new construction);
ii. 4d Property Tax Reduction (rental projects);
iii. Consideration of code flexibility (e.g., smaller setbacks, excessive impervious
surface, etc.) in planned unit developments;
iv. A housing unit density bonus of 5-15% (e.g., a project in an area that allows 8-24
units/acre could add an additional 1-4 units/acre and remain in compliance).
Exceptions
4. With regards to “scattered-site single family housing development”, at least 20% of the units
constructed in any three-year period must meet the proscribed affordability requirements.
5. The City Council or Board of Commissioners of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority or
Economic Development Authority may vary the application of this policy as circumstances
warrant with the adoption of findings of the reasons for doing so.
Adopted:
This 23rd day of October, 2018 by the Richfield City Council.
______________________ _______________________
Mayor City Clerk
This 15th day of October, 2018 by the Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
______________________ _______________________
Chair Secretary
This 15th day of October, 2018 by the Richfield Economic Development Authority.
______________________ _______________________
President Secretary
AGENDA SECTION:PUBLIC HEARINGS
AGENDA ITEM #8.
STAFF RE P ORT NO. 189
CIT Y COUNCIL ME E T ING
10/23/2018
RE P O RT P RE PA RE D B Y: Matt B rillhart, A ssociate P lanner
D E PA RTME NT D IRE C TO R RE V IE W: John S tark, C ommunity D evelopment D irector
10/16/2018
O THE R D E PA RTM E NT RE V IE W: N/A
C ITY MA NA G E R RE V IE W: S teven L . D evich, C ity Manager
10/16/2018
I T E M F O R C O UNC IL C O NS ID E RAT I O N:
Public hearing and consideration of the adoption of a resolution regarding the removal of a utility
easement on the Partnership Academy development site at 6500 Nicollet Avenue.
E X E C UT IV E S UM M ARY:
Development plans for Partnership Academy at 6500 Nicollet Avenue were approved by the Council on J uly
24, 2018. Preliminary work by Partnership Academy had not identified an approximately 15-foot wide utility
easement running along the property line adjacent to Nicollet Avenue. This easement area does not contain
any underground or overhead utilities, and City staff sees no reason to maintain the existing easement. This
utility easement must be vacated in order for Partnership Academy to construct the new school building as
planned.
RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N:
Conduct and close a public hearing and by motion: Adopt a resolution vacating a utility easement on
the Partnership Academy development site at 6500 Nicollet Avenue.
B AS IS O F RE C O M M E ND AT I O N:
A.H IS TOR IC AL C ON T E X T
The City historically vacates Utility Easements as a matter of policy, whenever that easement does
not contain any current of planned utility infrastructure.
B.P OL IC IE S (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, etc):
The City may vacate an easement by resolution when it appears in the interest of the public to do
so.
City staff sees no reason to maintain the existing easement. No underground or overhead utilities
are located within the easement area.
Hennepin County and the various public utility companies do not object to the removal of the
easement.
C.C R IT IC AL T IMIN G IS S U E S:
W ith winter fast approaching, Partnership Academy would like to begin construction as soon as
possible. Approval of this vacation is required prior to the issuance of building permits. Demolition
and footing permits have been issued prior to this hearing.
D.F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
None
E.L E GAL C ON S ID E R AT ION:
Notice of this public hearing was published in the Sun Current and mailed to properties within 350
feet of the easement area.
No comments related to the easement have been received.
The City Council may vacate public easements in accordance with MN Statute 412.851.
ALTE R N AT IV E R E C O MME N D ATIO N(S):
None
P R IN C IPAL PAR TIE S E X P E C TE D AT ME E TIN G:
None
AT TAC H ME N T S:
D escription Type
Resolution Resolution L etter
Utiltiy easement depiction & map B ackup Material
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF A
UTILITY EASEMENT AT 6500 NICOLLET AVENUE S
WHEREAS, the following described lands are subject to a utility easement in favor
of the City of Richfield:
Lot 1, Block 1, RICHFIELD HUB SUPERBLOCK, according to the recorded
plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota
WHEREAS, there are not existing utility lines within the portion of the easement
area proposed to be vacated; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that a portion of the easement reserved in the
recorded plat of RICHFIELD HUB SUPERBLOCK is no longer needed, described as:
That part of the utility easement dedicated to the public in the plat of
RICHFIELD HUB SUPERBLOCK, according to the recorded plat thereof,
Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying south of the south line of vacated West
65th Street, lying 15.62 feet west of and parallel with the most easterly line of
Lot 1, Block 1, said RICHFIELD HUB SUPERBLOCK and north of the most
southerly line of said Lot 1.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota, as follows:
1. The easement for utility purposes, which was reserved over the above-
described property in the recorded plat of RICHFIELD HUB SUPERBLOCK, is
vacated, effective upon the recording of this resolution.
2. This resolution does not affect the utility easement(s) reserved in the
recorded plat of RICHFIELD HUB SUPERBLOCK as to lands other than the
property described above.
3. The City Clerk is directed to prepare a certificate of completion of vacation
proceedings and to record the vacation in the office of the Hennepin County
Recorder.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 23rd day of
October, 2018.
____________________________
Pat Elliott, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Elizabeth VanHoose, City Clerk
6500 Nicollet Avenue S – context map for proposed utility vacation
AGENDA SECTION:PROPOSED
ORDINANCES
AGENDA ITEM #9.
STAFF RE P ORT NO. 190
CIT Y COUNCIL ME E T ING
10/23/2018
RE P O RT P RE PA RE D B Y: Matt B rillhart, A ssociate P lanner
D E PA RTME NT D IRE C TO R RE V IE W: John S tark, C ommunity D evelopment D irector
10/16/2018
O THE R D E PA RTM E NT RE V IE W: N/A
C ITY MA NA G E R RE V IE W: S teven L . D evich, C ity Manager
10/16/2018
I T E M F O R C O UNC IL C O NS ID E RAT I O N:
Consideration of the approval of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to make tattoo
businesses 'permitted' rather than 'conditionally permitted' in the C-2 General Business Zoning District
and adoption of a resolution authorizing summary publication of said ordinance.
E X E C UT IV E S UM M ARY:
I n August 2018, representatives from MN Luxury Laser Education contacted City staff about relocating their
facilities to Richfield Shoppes, located at 6501 Nicollet Avenue. MN Luxury Laser Education, currently based
in Bloomington, is a private career school providing instruction in laser hair removal, skin tightening, tattoo
removal, and cosmetic tattoo services, also known as microblading or permanent makeup. The definition of
tattooing in the City's Public Health Code includes all forms of cosmetic tattooing. I n addition to Public Health
regulations under City Code Section 630, tattoo businesses are also regulated through the Zoning Code.
Tattoo businesses are currently permitted only in the Mixed Use Zoning Districts (Community and Regional),
which are generally located along 77th Street, the Cedar Avenue Corridor, and Penn Central. I n the General
Business (C-2) Zoning District, tattoo businesses are conditionally permitted, when these five buffer distance
conditions are met:
Such uses shall be located not less than 100 feet from any residentially zoned property;
Such uses shall be located not less than 350 feet from any school, church, park, day care center, or
public library;
Such uses shall be located not less than 350 feet from any establishment selling and/or serving
alcoholic beverages;
Such uses shall be located not less than 100 feet from the right-of-way of an entry street to the City.
For purposes of this subdivision, an entry street is defined as Penn Avenue, Lyndale Avenue,
Nicollet Avenue, Portland Avenue, Cedar Avenue and 12th Avenue; and
Such uses shall be located not less than 1,000 feet from other tattoo establishments.
T hese regulations would prohibit MN Luxury Laser, or any other tattooing business, from locating in
many commercial properties within the C-2 Zoning District. In the specific case of Richfield
Shoppes, the space MN Luxury Laser intends to lease is adjacent to El Tejaban restaurant, which
holds a full liquor license. Additionally, the "entry street" 100-foot setback would apply, as the
Richfield Shoppes building is within 100 feet of Nicollet Avenue. In order for MN Luxury Laser to
locate within Richfield Shoppes, they would need to apply for a conditional use permit, as well as
variances from four of the five buffer criteria. Rather than directing MN Luxury Laser request a
conditional use permit and multiple variances, staff recommended that the applicant request an
ordinance amendment to reevaluate these regulations.
Staff is recommending an ordinance amendment that would make tattoo businesses permitted,
rather than conditional, in the C-2 Zoning District. While the City could take a narrower approach to
the matter, such as making minor adjustments to the buffer conditions or specifically allowing only
cosmetic tattoo businesses, staff's research into Richfield's Zoning Code and the codes of peer
cities indicated that a broader change to zoning regulations for tattoo business may be more
appropriate. Making tattoo businesses permitted would bring the C-2 Zoning District into
conformance with the Mixed Use Districts (Commercial and Regional), where tattoo businesses are
permitted without any buffer distance requirements. Under the proposed amendment, tattoo
businesses would remain prohibited in the Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) and Mixed Use
Neighborhood (MU-N) Zoning Districts. T he regulation and licensure of tattoo establishments
remains tightly regulated by Richfield Public Health Code Section 630, which is attached to this
report for reference. No changes are proposed to Section 630.
A map is attached to this report, showing the Mixed Use Districts where tattoo businesses are
permitted currently, as well as the C-2/PC-2 Districts that are proposed to be amended to make
tattoo businesses permitted, rather than conditionally permitted.
RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N:
By motion:
1. Approve an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to make tattoo businesses 'permitted'
rather than 'conditionally permitted' in the C-2 General Business District.
2. Adopt a resolution authorizing summary publication of said ordinance.
B AS IS O F RE C O M M E ND AT I O N:
A.H IS TOR IC AL C ON T E X T
This is the second such request that the City has received in recent years. A previous request in
2016 sought to locate a scalp micropigmentation (cosmetic tattooing) business at W oodlake
Centre, although the application was ultimately withdrawn.
Societal perceptions of tattoos have changed over the years. W hile once considered to be
undesirable uses, tattoo and body art businesses, including cosmetic procedures such as
mircoblading and micropigmentation, have become accepted and commonplace local businesses
in many communities.
For the past several years, there has been just one tattoo business operating in Richfield, located
in Penn Central. Based on this recent history and the low number of annual requests staff
receives relating to tattoo businesses, staff finds that the market is capable of determining the
appropriate locations and quantity of tattoo businesses in the City.
B.P OL IC IE S (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, etc):
I n researching peer cities, staff found that Bloomington, St. Louis Park, and Hopkins all permit tattoo
businesses in their commercial districts. St. Louis Park and Hopkins consider them as "service" and
"art" businesses, respectively. I n Bloomington, tattoo businesses formerly required a conditional use
permit, but they were made permitted in recent years. Bloomington staff cited that the City's strict
controls on the licensing of body art establishments had made it onerous to regulate such businesses
through the Zoning Code.
The ordinance amendment is quite simple in terms of text changes to the code:
I n Section 534.07 (Conditional uses in the C-2 General Business District), Subdivision 18 relating
to tattoo businesses is repealed.
I n Section 512.07, which is a table of the permitted, conditional, accessory, and prohibited uses in
the Commercial Districts (S O, C-1, and C-2), tattoo businesses are now 'permitted', rather than
'conditional'.
I f these changes are adopted, tattoo businesses will become permitted uses in the C-2 and P C-2 Zoning
Districts. Tattoo businesses would be treated similarly to other service businesses such as salons and
clinics. Tattoo businesses would remain prohibited in the Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) and Mixed
Use Neighborhood (MU-N) Zoning Districts.
T he regulation and licensure of tattoo establishments remains tightly regulated under City Code
Chapter VI (Public Health), Section 630: Tattoo, body piercing, body branding and body
painting establishments. No changes are proposed to City Code Section 630. Body art
establishments are also regulated by Minnesota State Statutes.
C.C R IT IC AL T IMIN G IS S U E S:
None
D.F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
None
E.L E GAL C ON S ID E R AT ION:
A public hearing was held before the Planning Commission on September 24, 2018. Notice of the
public hearing was published in the Sun Current newspaper. No one spoke at the public hearing.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the zoning ordinance amendment (6-1).
The Council approved a first reading of the ordinance on October 9, 2018.
ALTE R N AT IV E R E C O MME N D ATIO N(S):
Approve the ordinance with modifications.
P R IN C IPAL PAR TIE S E X P E C TE D AT ME E TIN G:
Carly W illiams / Eloise Anderson, MN Luxury Laser
AT TAC H ME N T S:
D escription Type
Ordinance Ordinance
Resolution Resolution L etter
Zoning map - Tattoo B usinesses in C 2, MU districts B ackup Material
L uxury L aser - E xecutive S ummary B ackup Material
C ity C ode S ection 630 - Tattoo, B ody P iercing
establishments B ackup Material
BILL NO. _____
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE
TO ALLOW TATTOO ESTABLISHMENTS
IN THE GENERAL BUSINESS (C-2) ZONING DISTRICT
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1 Section 534 of the Richfield City Code is amended by repealing Subsection
534.07, Subdivision 18 as follows:
Subd. 18. Tattoo establishments, provided the following conditions are met:
a) Such uses shall be licensed under Section 630 of the City Code;
b) Such uses shall be located not less than 100 feet from any residentially
zoned property;
c) Such uses shall be located not less than 350 feet from any school, church,
park, day care center, or public library;
d) Such uses shall be located not less than 350 feet from any establishment
selling and/or serving alcoholic beverages;
e) Such uses shall be located not less than 100 feet from the right-of-way of an
entry street to the City. For purposes of this subdivision, an entry street is
defined as Penn Avenue, Lyndale Avenue, Nicollet Avenue, Portland
Avenue, Cedar Avenue and 12th Avenue; and
f) Such uses shall be located not less than 1,000 feet from other tattoo
establishments.
Section 2 Subsection 512.07 of the Richfield City Code relating to Permitted, Conditional,
Accessory and Prohibited Uses in Commercial Districts is amended to read as
follows:
512.07. - Permitted, Conditional, Accessory and Prohibited Uses in
Commercial Districts.
The following table summarizes which land uses are classified as permitted,
accessory, conditional or prohibited in the Commercial Districts. Refer to
Sections 529 through 534 for complete regulations. (Amended, Bill No. 2011-19)
P: Permitted
A: Accessory
C: Conditional
N: Null or not Permitted
Land Use S-O C-1 C-2
Adult businesses N N P
Animal kennels N N P/C
Apartments within a commercial building A A/C C
Assembly, light manufacturing, warehouse N N A
Auction houses N N P
Land Use S-O C-1 C-2
Auto mechanical/body repair N N C
Auto detailing N N C
Auto or boat sales N N C
Auto stereo installation service N N P
Auto washes N N C
Barber or beauty shops P/C P/C P/C
Bicycle stores N P/C P/C
Bicycle repair shops P/C P/C P/C
Bowling alleys N N P
Carpet or paint stores N P/C P/C
Cemeteries N N C
Convenience store N P P
Day care facilities C P P
Drug stores without drive-up facility N P/C P/C
Drug stores with drive-up window N N C
Emergency shelter N N C
Enclosed storage A A A
Fences, walls and hedges A A A
Financial institutions without drive-up service N N P
Financial institutions with drive-up service N N C
Firearms related uses N N C
Fortune telling N N P
Funeral homes, mortuaries N N C
Furniture or appliance stores N P/C P/C
Governmental buildings P P P
Grocery stores N P/C P/C
Health club or studio, spa N P P
Hospital or 24-hour urgent care P/C P/C P/C
Hotel or motel (6 or more units) N N C
Junk yard N N N
Libraries, public P P P
Liquor store, municipal N N P
Marijuana (medical) dispensaries N N C
Marijuana (recreational) sales outlets N N N
Micro-production facility (micro-brewery/micro-distillery) N N C
Nursing home P P N
Land Use S-O C-1 C-2
Office, single-tenant, professional, executive or business P/C P/C P/C
Office, multi-tenant, professional, executive, or business P/C P/C P/C
Outdoor merchandising or storage (except as allowed by Section 1135 of the City Code) N N N
Parking A A A
Pawn shops and second hand goods dealers licensed under Section 1186 or 1187 of the City
Code N N C
Public utility, minor A A A
Public utility, major C C C
Religious institutions N N P
Restaurant, take-out only (Class IV) N C P
Restaurant, fast food/convenience food (Class III) or any restaurant with drive-up service N N C
Restaurant, traditional or cafeteria (Class II) N C C
Restaurant, full service (Class I) N N C
Retail, general (single or multi-tenant) N P/C P/C
Schools, public or private N N P
Service station N N C
Service station/convenience store N N C
Service or non-auto repair shop P/C P/C P/C
Taproom/cocktail room N N A/C
Tattoo shops N N PC
Taxi or limousine service N N P
Theater, movie or live entertainment N N C
Veterinary clinic N N P
(Amended, Bill No. 2011-13; 2011-19; 2014-4; 2015-5; 2015-15)
Section 3 This Ordinance is effective in accordance with Section 3.09 of the Richfield City
Charter.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 23rd day of October,
2018.
Pat Elliott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Elizabeth VanHoose, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. _____
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION
OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE
TO ALLOW TATTOO ESTABLISHMENTS
IN THE GENERAL BUSINESS (C-2) ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City has adopted the above-referenced amendment of the Richfield
City Code; and
WHEREAS, the verbatim text of the amendment is cumbersome, and the expense
of publication of the complete text is not justified.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield
that the following summary is hereby approved for official publication:
SUMMARY PUBLICATION
BILL NO. ________
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE
TO ALLOW TATTOO ESTABLISHMENTS
IN THE GENERAL BUSINESS (C-2) ZONING DISTRICT
This summary of the ordinance is published pursuant to Section 3.12 of the
Richfield City Charter.
This ordinance revised Zoning Code Section 534, affecting the General Business
(C-2) and Planned General Business (PC-2) Zoning Districts. The ordinance repeals
Section 534.07, Subdivision 18, making tattoo businesses 'permitted' rather than
'conditionally permitted'. In Section 512.07, which is a table of the permitted, conditional,
accessory, and prohibited uses in the Commercial Districts (SO, C-1, and C-2), tattoo
businesses are now 'permitted', rather than 'conditional', in C-2.
Copies of the ordinance are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office
during normal business hours or upon request by calling the Department of Community
Development at (612) 861-9760.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 23rd day of
October, 2018.
Pat Elliott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Elizabeth VanHoose, City Clerk
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Our Mission
Luxury Laser Medspa offers superior aesthetic services, including microblading. We also hold
the only licensed Laser Certification course in the state. Our team provides top-notch services to
our guests and ensures that every experience with us is outstanding. We have a team of
results-driven laser technicians and estheticians who are experienced instructors as well.
The Company and Management
Luxury Laser is currently located in Bloomington, MN, but will potentially be relocating to
Richfield. The company is owned by Carly Williams, who has over seven years of experience in
the medical aesthetic industry. She is a Board Certified Esthetics Instructor, Medical Laser
Safety Officer, as well as apart of the Associated Skincare Professionals. We are medical
directed by Dr. Yasmin Orandi.
Our Services
Luxury Laser’s aesthetic services include laser hair removal, cellulite removal,
photo-rejuvenation, lesions removal, micro-needling, facial skin tightening, body skin tightening,
scar removal, stretch mark removal, freckle removal, vein removal, tattoo removal, medical
grade chemical peels, and microdermabrasion.
Luxury Laser Edu is held within the same facility and is MN’s only licensed laser certification
program, and only 1 of 6 in the country. Students attend 40 hours of class time and then complete
their internship, which consists of bringing in clients. This program will bring many clients into
Richfield every week. We remain quite busy and keep our calendar booked weeks out in
advance.
Another important aspect of Luxury Laser Edu is our microblading program. This
semi-permanent makeup application course will bring in clients weekly as well.
Body Art in Richfield
We are requesting that body art be permitted in Richfield. Microblading is a very in-demand
body art service that brings us a large percentage of our revenue. Microblading is tattooing
eyebrows, which is a very sought after service by men and women of all ages. This is a high-end
service that can only be administered by experienced professionals.
We are seeking to relocate to Richfield because it is a central location. We have students and
clients that come to us from all over the state, as well as Wisconsin and Iowa.
We hope that the city will consider this awesome opportunity to bring body art to Richfield.
Thank you.
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SECTION 630. - TATTOO, BODY PIERCING, BODY BRANDING AND BODY PAINTING ESTABLISHMENTS
(Added, Bill No. 1997-21)
630.01. - Regulation of body art establishments .
Subdivision 1. Purpose statement. The purpose of this section is to regulate the business of body art in order to protect the health and
welfare of the general public. The principal objectives of this Section are:
To prevent disease transmission;
To correct and prevent conditions that may adversely a ect persons utilizing body art establishments;
To provide standards for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of body art establishments; and
To meet consumer expectations of the safety of body art establishments.
Subd. 2. Scope. This Section shall apply to all persons performing body art procedures and all body art establishments where tattooing and
body piercing are conducted.
Subd. 3. Exemptions. Board-certi ed medical or dental personnel that tattoo, pierce or remove tattoos as part of a medical or dental
procedure are exempt from this Section. Persons piercing only the outer perimeter or lobe of the ear using pre-sterilized single use stud and
clasp ear-piercing system are exempt from this Section's license requirement.
Subd. 4. Prohibitions. No person shall:
Conduct branding, cutting, subdermal implantation, microdermal, suspension, tongue bifurcation, or scari cation of
another person;
Tattoo a minor;
Pierce or tattoo the genitalia or nipples of a minor;
Practice tattooing or piercing while under the in uence of alcohol, controlled substances as de ned in Minnesota Statutes,
section 152.01, subd. 4, or hazardous substances as de ned in the rules adopted under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 182;
or
Operate a body art establishment or perform body art procedures as described in this Section without a license.
(Amended, Bill No. 2013-15)
630.03. - De nitions .
For purposes of this subsection, the terms de ned in this subsection have the meanings given them.
Subdivision 1. "Aftercare" means written instructions given to the client, speci c to the procedure(s) rendered, on caring for the body art
and surrounding area. These instructions must include information on when to seek medical treatment.
Subd. 2. "Antiseptic" means an agent that destroys disease-causing microorganisms on human skin or mucosa.
Subd. 3. "Apprentice" means a person working under the direct supervision of a licensed technician(s), in a licensed body art establishment
to learn the skills of the trade.
Subd. 4. "Apprenticeship" means an agreement an apprentice has with a licensed technician(s) learning the skills of tattooing or piercing
while working under the direct supervision of a licensed technician(s) in a licensed establishment.
Subd. 5. "Body Art" means physical body adornment using, but not limited to, the following techniques: body piercing, tattooing, and
cosmetic tattooing. This de nition does not include practices that are considered part of a medical procedure performed by board certi ed
medical or dental personnel, such as, but not limited to, implants under the skin. Such medical procedures shall not be performed in a body art
establishment. This de nition does not include piercing of the outer perimeter or lobe of the ear using pre-sterilized single use stud and clasp
ear piercing system.
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Subd. 6. "Body Art Establishment" means any structure or venue, whether permanent, temporary, or mobile, where the practices of body
art, whether or not for pro t, are performed. Mobile establishments include vehicle-mounted units, either motorized or trailered, and readily
moveable without dissembling and where body art procedures are regularly performed in more than one (1) geographic location.
Subd. 7. "Body Piercing" means the penetration or puncturing of human skin by any method, for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other
objects, in or through the human body. Body Piercing shall not refer to any medical procedure performed by board certi ed medical or dental
personnel. Also, Body Piercing shall not refer to the puncturing of the outer perimeter or lobe of the ear using pre-sterilized single use stud
and clasp ear-piercing system.
Subd. 8. "Body Scari cation" or "Scarring" means any method of applying a scar to the body for the purpose of creating a permanent mark
or design on the skin.
Subd. 9. "Branding" means any method using thermal cautery, radio hyfrecation, striking or any other method using heat, cold, or any
chemical compound to apply a scar to the body for the purpose of creating a permanent mark or design on the skin.
Subd. 10. "Clean" means the absence of dirt, grease, rubbish, garbage, and other o ensive, unsightly, or extraneous matter.
Subd. 11. "Contaminated Waste" means any liquid or semi-liquid blood or other potentially infectious materials; contaminated items that
would release blood or other potentially infectious materials in a liquid or semi-liquid state if compressed; items that are caked with dried
blood or other potentially infectious materials and are capable of releasing these materials during handling; sharps and any wastes containing
blood and other potentially infectious materials, as de ned in Code 29 of Federal Regulations Part 1910, 1030, known "Occupational Exposure
to Bloodborne Pathogens."
Subd. 12. "Cosmetic Tattooing" - also called micropigmentation or permanent makeup. See de nition of tattooing.
Subd. 13. "Cutting" means the practice of cutting the skin, mucosa or part of the body to create a permanent scar or division of tissue for
the purpose of body art. Cutting shall not refer to any medical procedure performed by board certi ed medical or dental personnel.
Subd. 14. "Disinfection" means the destruction of disease-causing microorganisms on inanimate objects or surfaces, thereby rendering the
objects safe for use or handling.
Subd. 15. "Equipment" means all machinery, including xtures, containers, vessels, tools, devices, implements, furniture, storage areas,
sinks, and all other apparatus and appurtenances used in the operation of a body art establishment.
Subd. 16. "Establishment Plan" means a to-scale drawing of the establishment's layout illustrating the requirements of this ordinance.
Subd. 17. "Good Repair" means free of corrosion, breaks, cracks, chips, pitting, excessive wear and tear, leaks, obstructions, and similar
defects so as to constitute a good and sound condition.
Subd. 18. "Guest Artist" means a person who performs body art procedures under a current technician license or meets the
apprenticeship requirements of subsection 630.07, subd. 8.
Subd. 19. "Handsink" means a lavatory equipped with hot and cold water held under pressure, used solely for washing hands, wrists, arms
or other portions of the body.
Subd. 20. "Health Authority" means the designated agent of the City to perform health and safety inspections and other delegated duties.
Subd. 21. "Issuing Authority" means the Director of Public Safety or designee.
Subd. 22. "Hot Water" means water at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
Subd. 23. "Implanting" means to x or set securely an object in or under tissue and includes, but is not limited to, three-dimensional body
art applications. Implanting does not include medical procedures including, but not limited to, pacemaker insertion, cosmetic surgery, and
reconstructive surgery performed by board certi ed medical and dental personnel.
Subd. 24. "Jewelry" means any personal ornament inserted into a newly pierced area.
Subd. 25. "Liquid Chemical Germicide" means a tuberculocidal disinfectant or sanitizer registered with the Environmental Protection
Agency.
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Subd. 26. "Microdermal" means a single-point perforation of any body part other than an earlobe for the purpose of inserting an anchor
with a step either protruding from or ush with the skin.
Subd. 27. "Operator" means any person who controls, operates, or manages body art activities at a body art establishment and who is
responsible for compliance with these regulations, whether actually performing body art activities or not.
Subd. 28. "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, or association.
Subd. 29. "Procedure Area" means the physical space or room used solely for conducting body art procedures.
Subd. 30. "Procedure Surface" means the surface area of furniture or accessories that may come into contact with the client's clothed or
unclothed body during a body art procedure and the area of the client's skin where the body art procedure is to be performed and the
surrounding area, or any other associated work area requiring sanitizing.
Subd. 31. "Remodel" means any change to the current establishment requiring either a building or trades permit for the work to proceed.
Remodel does not include changes to the front desk area, waiting area, painting, wallpapering, or carpeting, even if a permit is otherwise
required. Adding a new workstation, plumbing changes, or expanding into an adjacent space to add workstations are examples of remodeling.
Remodeling also means any changes to an establishment plan previously submitted to the Health Authority.
Subd. 32. "Sanitization" means a process of reducing the numbers of microorganisms on clean surfaces and equipment to a safe level.
Subd. 33. "Safe Level" means not more than 50 colonies of microorganisms per four (4) square inches of equipment or procedure surface.
Subd. 34. "Scari cation" means an indelible mark xed on the body by the production of scars.
Subd. 35. "Sharps" means any object, sterile or contaminated, that may purposefully or accidentally, cut or penetrate the skin mucosa
including, but not limited to, pre-sterilized single use needles, scalpel blades, and razor blades.
Subd. 36. "Sharps Container" means a closed, puncture-resistant, leak-proof container labeled with the international biohazard symbol,
used for handling, storage, transportation and disposal of sharps.
Subd. 37. "Single Use" means products or items intended for one (1) time use and are disposed of after use on each client including, but
not limited to, cotton swabs or balls, tissues or paper products, paper or plastic cups, gauze and sanitary coverings, razors, piercing needles,
tattoo needles, scalpel blades, stencils, ink cups, and protective gloves.
Subd. 38. "Standard Precautions" means guidelines and controls published by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) as guidelines for
prevention of transmission of human immunode ciency virus and hepatitis B virus to health-care and public-safety workers" in Morbidity and
Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), June 23, 1989, Vol. 38, No. S-6, and as "recommendation for preventing transmission of human
immunode ciency virus and hepatitis B virus to patients during exposure-prone invasive procedures," in MMWR, July 12, 1991, Vol. 40, No. RR-
Subd. T. This method of infection control requires the employer and the employee to assume that all human blood and speci ed human body
uids are infectious for HIV, HVB and other blood pathogens. Precautions include handwashing, gloving, personal protective equipment, injury
prevention, and proper handling and disposal of needles, other sharp instruments, and blood and body uid contaminated products.
Subd. 39. "Sterilization" means a process resulting in the destruction of all forms of microbial life, including highly resistant bacterial
spores.
Subd. 40. "Subdermal implantation" means the implantation of an object entirely below the dermis.
Subd. 41. "Suspension" means the piercing of human tissue with large gauge shing hooks or other piercing apparatus to raise or lower a
person with pulleys or other apparatus.
Subd. 42. "Tattooing" means any method of placing ink or other pigments into or under the skin or mucosa with needles or any other
instruments used to puncture the skin, resulting in permanent coloration of the skin or mucosa. This de nition includes all forms of cosmetic
tattooing.
Subd. 43. "Technician" means any person licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health and registered with the City under this Section
who conducts or practices body art procedures at a body art establishment.
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Subd. 44. "Temporary body art establishment" means any place or premise operating at a xed location where an operator or technician
performs body art procedures for no more than four (4) continuous days, in conjunction with a single event and not more than four (4) events
in a calendar year.
Subd. 45. "Tongue bifurcation" means the cutting of the tongue from the tip to the base, forking at the end. (Amended, Bill No. 2013-15)
630.05. - License required.
No person shall own or operate any body art establishment without a body art establishment license, nor shall any person engage in the
practice of body art without rst procuring technician registration from the Issuing Authority. Licenses must be prominently displayed in a
public area of the establishment. (Amended, Bill No. 2013-15)
630.07. - Contents of application for license.
Subdivision 1. Forms. Every application for a license under this subsection shall be made on a form supplied by the Issuing Authority.
Subd. 2. Contents of application. In addition to information which may be required, the applicant shall state whether the applicant is a
natural person, corporation, partnership, or other form of organization.
Subd. 3. Additional information: natural persons. If the applicant is a natural person, the following information shall be furnished:
The name, place and date of birth, street residence address, and phone number of the applicant.
Whether the applicant has ever used or has been known by a name other than the applicant's name, and if so, the name or
names used and information concerning dates and places where used.
The name of the business if it is to be conducted under a designation, name, or style other than the name of the applicant,
and a certi ed copy of the certi cate as required by Minnesota Statutes, section 333.01.
The street addresses at which the applicant has lived during the preceding ve (5) years.
The type, name and location of every business or occupation in which the applicant has been engaged during the
preceding ve (5) years, and the name(s) and address(es) of the applicant's employer(s) and partner(s), if any, for the
preceding ve (5) years.
Whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a felony, crime, or violation of any ordinance other than a petty
misdemeanor. If so, the applicant shall furnish information as to the time, place and o ense for which convictions were
had.
Subd. 4. Additional information: partnership. If the applicant is a partnership, the following information shall be furnished:
The name(s) and address(es) of all general and limited partners and, for each general partner, require the information
under subdivisions 3 and 6 of this subsection.
The name(s) of the managing partner(s) and the interest of each partner in the business to be licensed.
A true copy of the partnership agreement shall be submitted with the application. If the partnership is required to le a
certi cate as to a trade name pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 333.01, a certi ed copy of such certi cate shall be
attached to the application.
Subd. 5. Additional information: corporation. If the applicant is a corporation or other organization, the following information shall be
furnished:
The name of the corporation or business formed, and if incorporated, the state of incorporation.
A true copy of the certi cate of incorporation. If the applicant is a foreign corporation, a certi cate of authority as required
by Minnesota Statutes, section 303.06, shall be attached to the application.
The name of the manager(s) proprietor(s), or other agent(s) in charge of the business and, for each such person, the
information required under subdivisions 3 and 6 of this subsection.
Subd. 6. All applicants. All applicants must furnish the following information:
Whether the applicant holds a current tattooing, body piercing, body branding or body painting license from any other
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Whether the applicant has previously been denied a tattooing, body piercing, body branding or body painting license from
any other governmental unit.
The location of the business premises and the legal description thereof.
Whether all real estate and personal property taxes that are due and payable for the premises to be licensed have been
paid, and if not paid, the years and amounts that are unpaid.
Whenever the application is for premises either already in existence, planned or under construction or undergoing
substantial alterations, the application shall be accompanied by a set of preliminary plans showing the design of the
proposed premises to be licensed. If the plans of design are on le with the City of Rich eld, building and inspection
division, no plans need be submitted to the Issuing Authority.
Whether the applicant has had a license for body art revoked or denied by the City or any other governmental body within
three (3) years before the application date.
The applicant's hours of operation, on-site management and parking facilities.
An executed data privacy advisory and consent form authorizing the release of criminal history information for each of the
individuals, partners and corporate o cers having an interest in the business.
Proof of Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by Minnesota Statutes, section 176.182 and the applicant's
Minnesota business tax identi cation number, as required by Minnesota Statutes, section 270C.72.
The website and electronic mail address for the business and each of the individuals, partners, and corporate o cers
having an interest in the business.
Such other information the City Council or the Department of Public Safety may require.
Subd. 7. Technician registration. An application for a body art technician registration shall be made on a form supplied by the Issuing
Authority and shall request the following information:
The applicant's name and current address.
The applicant's current employer.
The applicant's employers for the previous ve (5) years, including the employer's name, address and dates of
employment.
The applicant's addresses for the previous ve (5) years.
The applicant's date of birth, home telephone number, weight, height, color of eyes, and color of hair.
Whether the applicant has ever been convicted of any felony, crime, or violation of any ordinance other than a minor tra c
o ense and, if so, the time, place, and o ense for which convictions were had.
Whether the applicant has ever used or been known by a name other than the applicant's name, and if so, the name or
names and information concerning dates and places where used.
Description of body art procedures to be performed.
Name and business address of licensed body art establishment(s) where body art procedures will be performed.
Current proof of successful completion of an approved course on bloodborne pathogens and prevention of disease
transmission. Courses considered approved may include those administered by the following: the American Red Cross,
United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), or the Alliance of Professional Tattooists.
Each technician registration application shall include proof of training and experience, which may include a signed a davit
as proof of completion of supervised apprenticeship for a minimum of 200 hours in the area which the applicant is seeking
a license or current license issued from another health agency.
Proof of licensure by the State of Minnesota Department of Health.
Such other information as the City Council or Issuing Authority shall require.
Subd. 8. Apprenticeship and guest artist procedures.
No person shall start an apprenticeship or conduct body art procedures as a guest artist, until a licensed and registered
technician registers the apprenticeship or guest artist with the Issuing Authority on forms provided by the Issuing
Authority. The following information is required for registration:
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The name and address of the licensed establishment where the apprentice or guest artist will be training or working;
The name of the apprentice or guest artist.
The name(s) of the licensed and registered technician(s) conducting the apprenticeship or sponsoring the guest artist.
If more than one (1) person is conducting the apprenticeship, then a lead technician must be identi ed on the
application;
The starting date of the apprenticeship or guest artist;
The anticipated completion date of the apprenticeship or guest artist; and
Proof of licensure by the State of Minnesota Department of Health.
At least one of the licensed and registered technician(s) listed in (a)(3) above, shall be present at all times when the
apprentice is conducting body art procedures.
The sponsoring licensed and registered technician is not required to be present at all times when a guest artist is
conducting body art procedures if the guest artist provides to the Issuing Authority, upon registration, the information
required in subsection 630.07, subd. 7(j) and (k).
An apprentice shall complete a minimum of 200 hours of training under the direct supervision of licensed and registered
technician(s) before becoming eligible for a technician license and registration.
The length of time the guest artist may conduct body art procedures shall not exceed 30 days per calendar year per
licensed establishment. If the length of time exceeds this, then the guest artist shall apply for a technician license with the
Minnesota Department of Health and register as a technician with the Issuing Authority.
If the apprenticeship or guest artist procedure is not followed, the person, apprentice, or guest artist and/or licensed
technician(s) conducting the apprenticeship may be subject to penalties.
Subd. 9. Execution. The application must be executed as follows:
An application by a natural person, by that person;
An application by a corporation, by an o cer of the corporation;
An application by a partnership, by a partner;
An application by an incorporated association, by the manager or managing o cer.
Any falsi cation on a license application shall result in the denial of a license. (Amended, Bill No. 2013-15)
630.09. - Application veri cation and consideration.
Subdivision 1. All applications shall be referred to the Issuing Authority for veri cation and investigation of the facts set forth in the
application, including any necessary criminal background checks to assure compliance with this subsection.
Subd. 2. Consideration . Within a reasonable period of time after the completion of the license veri cation process by the Issuing Authority,
the Issuing Authority shall accept or deny the license application in accordance with this subsection. The notice shall be mailed by regular mail
to the applicant at the address provided in the application and it shall inform the applicant of the applicant's right, within 20 days after receipt
of the notice by the applicant to request an appeal of the Issuing Authority's determination to the City Council. If an appeal to the City Council
is timely received by the Issuing Authority, the hearing before the City Council shall take place within a reasonable period of time after receipt
of the appeal by the Issuing Authority. (Amended, Bill No. 2013-15)
630.11. - License period and fees.
Subdivision 1. Fees and term . The license fees are xed in appendix D. The term of a license is the calendar year or the remaining portion
thereof. Licenses will not be prorated. Licenses expire on December 31 of each year.
Subd. 2. Payment . At the time of an original application for a license, the license fee shall be paid when the application is led. At the time
of renewal of a license, the total license fee shall be paid when the application is led.
Subd. 3. Investigation fee . At the time of each original application for a license, the applicant shall also pay an investigation fee set by
appendix D. If the expenses of the investigation exceed the investigation fee, the Issuing Authority shall so notify the applicant and shall
require the applicant to pay an additional investigation fee as provided in appendix D which the Public Safety Director deems necessary to
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complete the investigation of the applicant. The applicant shall pay such an additional investigation fee within ve (5) days after noti cation. If
such additional investigation fee is not paid within the ve-day period, the City will give no further consideration to the application.
Subd. 4. Refunds . No part of a license or investigation fee shall be refunded except in accordance with this subsection. (Amended, Bill No.
2013-15)
630.13. - Persons ineligible for license.
Subdivision 1. No license shall be issued to an applicant who is a natural person if such applicant:
Is a minor at the time the application is led;
Has been convicted of any crime directly related to the occupation licensed as prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, section
364.03, subd. 2, and has not shown competent evidence of su cient rehabilitation and present tness to perform the
duties of the licensed occupation as prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, section 364.03, subd. 3;
Does not have the legal authority to be employed in the United States;
Is not of good moral character or repute;
Knowingly falsi es or misrepresents information on the license application;
Owes taxes or assessments to the State, County, School District or City that are due and delinquent;
Is not the real party in interest in the business to be licensed; or
Has had a license for body art revoked or denied by the City or another governmental body within three (3) years before
the application date.
Subd. 2. No license shall be issued to a partnership if such partnership has any general partner or managing partner:
Who is a minor at the time the application is led;
Who has been convicted of any crime directly related to the occupation licensed as prescribed by Minnesota Statutes,
section 364.03, subd. 2, and who has not shown competent evidence of su cient rehabilitation and present tness, to
perform the duties of the licensed occupation as prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, section 364.03, subd. 3;
Does not have the legal authority to be employed in the United States;
Is not of good moral character or repute;
Knowingly falsi es or misrepresents information on the license application;
Owes taxes or assessments to the State, County, School District or City that are due and delinquent;
Is not the real party in interest in the business to be licensed; or
Has had a license for body art revoked or denied by the City or another governmental body within three (3) years before
the application date.
Subd. 3. No license shall be issued to a corporation or other organization if such applicant has any manager, proprietor, or agent in charge
of the business to be licensed:
Who is a minor at the time the application if led;
Who has been convicted of any crime directly related to the occupation licensed as prescribed by Minnesota Statutes,
section 364.03, subd. 2, and who has not shown competent evidence of su cient rehabilitation and present tness to
perform the duties of the licensed occupation as prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, section 364.03, subd. 3;
Does not have the legal authority to be employed in the United States;
Is not of good moral character or repute;
Knowingly falsi es or misrepresents information on the license application;
Owes taxes or assessments to the State, County, School District or City that are due and delinquent;
Is not the real party in interest in the business to be licensed; or
Has had a license for body art revoked or denied by the City or another governmental body within three (3) years before
the application date. (Amended, Bill No. 2013-15)
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630.14. - Locations ineligible for a license.
The following locations shall be ineligible for a license under this Section.
Subdivision 1. Taxes due on property. No license shall be granted or renewed for operation on any property on which taxes, assessments,
or other nancial claims of the State, County, School District, or City are past due, delinquent, or unpaid. in the event a suit has been
commenced under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 278, questioning the amount of validity of taxes, the City Council may on application waive
strict compliance with this provision; no waiver may be granted, however, for taxes or any portion thereof which remain unpaid for a period
exceeding one (1) year after becoming due.
Subd. 2. Improper zoning. No license shall be granted if the property is not properly zoned for body art establishments unless the business
is a legal, nonconforming use.
Subd. 3. Premises licensed for alcoholic beverages. No license shall be granted or renewed if the premises is licensed for the furnishing of
alcoholic beverages or is licensed as a sexually-oriented business. (Added, Bill No. 2013-15)
630.15. - General license requirements.
Subdivision 1. General licensing requirements are as follows:
Minors . No person shall tattoo any person under the age of 18. No person shall pierce, brand or paint any person under
the age of 18 except in the presence of, and with the written permission of, the parent or legal guardian of such minor.
Prohibition on license transfer . The license granted is for the person and the premises named on the approved license
application. No transfer of a license shall be permitted from place-to-place or from person-to-person without rst
complying with the requirements of an original application, except in the case in which an existing noncorporate licensee is
incorporated and incorporation does not a ect the ownership, control, and interest of the existing licensed establishment.
Hours of operation . A licensee shall not be open for business for tattooing before 7:00 a.m. nor after 11:00 p.m.
Licensed premises . The body art establishment license is only e ective for the compact and contiguous space speci ed in
the approved license application. If the licensed premises is enlarged, altered, or extended, the licensee shall inform the
Issuing Authority.
E ect of license suspension or revocation . No person shall solicit business or o er to perform body art procedures while
under license suspension or revocation by the City.
Maintenance of order . The licensee shall be responsible for the conduct of the business being operated and shall at all
times maintain conditions of order.
Employee lists . The licensee shall provide to the Issuing Authority a list of employees who perform body art procedures at
the licensed establishment and shall verify that each employee has received a copy of Section 630.
Liability insurance . All licensees of establishments shall have at all times a valid certi cate of insurance issued by an
insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Minnesota indicating that the licensee has current coverage of
$1,000,000.00 for professional liability in the practice of body art.
Such insurance shall be kept in force during the term of the license and shall provide for noti cation to the City prior to termination or
cancellation. A certi cate of insurance shall be led with the City.
Subd. 2. Renewal of license or registration. An application for the renewal of an existing license or registration shall be made at least 30
days prior to the expiration date of the license or registration and shall be made in such form as the Issuing Authority requires. Within a
reasonable period after the completion of the renewal license or registration veri cation process, the Issuing Authority shall accept or deny the
license or registration application in accordance with this Section. If the application is denied, the Issuing Authority shall notify the applicant of
the determination in writing and by regular mail to the address provided on the application form. The notice shall inform the applicant of the
right, within 20 days after receipt of the notice by the applicant, to request an appeal of the Issuing Authority's denial to the City Council. If an
appeal to the City Council is timely received by the Issuing Authority, the hearing before the City Council shall take place within a reasonable
period of receipt of the appeal by the Issuing Authority. (Amended, Bill No. 2013-15)
630.17. - Standards for health and safety.
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Subdivision 1. No person shall perform body art procedures in the City without complying with the following regulations:
Clients .
Minors . No person shall tattoo any person under the age of 18. Additionally, no person shall pierce a minor without
written permission from a custodial parent given in person at the body art establishment. Nipple and genital piercing
is prohibited on minors regardless of parental consent.
Client identi cation. Technicians shall require proof of age prior to performing procedures on any client. Proof of age
is established by one (1) of the following:
A valid driver's license or identi cation card issued by the State of Minnesota, or other state, and including the
photograph and date of birth of the person;
A valid military identi cation card issued by the United States Department of Defense;
A valid passport;
A resident alien card; or
A tribal identi cation card.
Release form. Before performing a body art procedure, the client must sign and date a release form detailing if the
client has any of the following conditions:
Diabetes;
A history of hemophilia;
A history of skin diseases, skin lesions, or skin sensitivities to soap, disinfectants, etc.;
A history of allergies to metals;
A history of epilepsy, seizures, fainting or narcolepsy;
A condition where the client takes medications, such as anticoagulants, that thin the blood and/or interferes
with blood clotting; or
Any other information that would aid the technician in body art procedure process evaluation.
Consent form. Before performing a body art procedure, the client must sign and date a consent form. The consent
form shall disclose:
That any tattoo should be considered permanent; it may only be removed with a surgical procedure; and any
e ective removal may leave scarring; or
That any piercing may leave scarring.
Client record management. The body art establishment operator shall maintain proper records for each client. The
records of the procedure shall be kept for two (2) years and shall be available for inspection by the Health Authority
and Issuing Authority. The records shall include the following:
The date of the procedure.
Record of information on picture identi cation showing name, age, and current address of the client.
Copy of the release form signed and dated by the client.
The nature of the body art procedure performed.
The name and license number of the technician performing the procedure.
A copy of the consent form to perform the body art procedure on a minor with required signatures as de ned in
(a)(1) above, if applicable.
Technician information. The following information shall be kept on le for three (3) years on the premises and available for
inspection by the Health Authority and Issuing Authority for each technician, guest artist or apprentice:
Full name;
Home address;
Home phone number;
Date of birth;
Identi cation photo;
Exact duties; and
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Proof of a registration from the Issuing Authority, guest artist registration or current apprenticeship registration.
Establishment information. The following information shall be kept on le for three (3) years on the premises and available
for inspection by the Health Authority and Issuing Authority:
A description of all body art procedures performed.
An inventory of instruments, body jewelry, sharps, and inks or pigments used for all procedures including the names
of manufacturers, serial and lot numbers. Invoices or orders shall satisfy this requirement.
Copies of spore tests conducted on the sterilizer.
A copy of this Section shall be available at all times on premises.
Under the in uence. No technician shall perform body art procedures while under the in uence of alcohol, controlled
substances as de ned in Minnesota Statutes, Section 152.01, subd. 4, or hazardous substances as de ned in the rules
adopted under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 182.
Aftercare . Upon completion of the body art procedure, technicians shall provide each client with verbal and printed
instructions on recommended care of the body art during the healing process. The printed instructions must advise the
client of the di erence between normal skin or tissue irritation and infection and to consult a health care professional
upon indication of infection of the skin or tissue.
Noti cation . Operators and technicians shall notify the Health Authority immediately of any reports they receive of a
potential bloodborne pathogen transmission.
Industry self-survey and training responsibility. Every licensee of a body art establishment shall arrange for and maintain a
program of sanitation self-inspection conducted by the owner, operator, technician, or apprentice and approved by the
Health Authority. The self-inspection program shall include written policies, appropriate forms for logging self-inspections,
and evidence that routine self-inspection of all aspects of the body art establishment takes place. A description of the body
art establishment self-inspection program shall be available for review.
Facilities .
Plans . Any new or remodeled establishment shall submit to the Health Authority a to-scale establishment plan in
su cient detail to ascertain compliance with conditions in this Section.
Procedure areas. There shall be no less than 45 square feet of oor space for each procedure area. The procedure
area(s) must be separated from the bathroom, retail sales area, hair salon area, or any other area that may cause
potential contamination of work surfaces. For clients requesting privacy, dividers, curtains, or partitions at a minimum
shall separate multiple procedure areas.
Handsinks . Each establishment shall have a readily accessible handsink that is not in a public restroom and is
equipped with:
Hot and cold running water under pressure;
No touch faucet controls such as wrist or foot operated;
Liquid hand soap;
Single use paper towels or a mechanical hand dryer or blower;
A nonporous washable garbage receptacle with a foot-operated lid or without a lid and a removable liner; and
A sign reminding technicians to properly wash their hands.
Bathrooms . Every establishment shall have at least one available bathroom equipped with a toilet and a hand
lavatory. The hand lavatory shall be supplied with:
Hot and cold running water under pressure;
Liquid hand soap;
Single use paper towels or mechanical hand drier/blower;
A garbage can;
A door that closes; and
Adequate ventilation.
Lighting . The establishment shall have an arti cial light source equivalent to 20 foot-candles at three (3) feet above
the oor. At least 100 foot-candles of light shall be provided at the level where body art procedures are performed,
where sterilization takes place, and where instruments and sharps are assembled.
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Procedure surfaces. All procedure surfaces shall be smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Procedure surfaces sha
sanitized after each client.
Ceilings . All ceilings shall be in good condition.
Walls and oors. All walls and oors shall be maintained in good repair free of open holes or cracks and washable.
Floors of procedure areas shall not be carpeted.
Facilities maintenance. All facilities shall be maintained in good working order and in good condition.
Clean facilities. All facilities shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
Facilities use. No establishment shall be used or occupied for living or sleeping quarters.
Animals . Only service animals may be allowed in the establishment. No animals shall be allowed in the procedure
area(s).
Pest control. E ective measures shall be taken by the operator to prevent entrance, breeding, and harborage of
insects, vermin, and rodents in the establishment.
Equipment and instruments.
Sterile jewelry and instruments. All jewelry used as part of a piercing procedure shall be sterilized before use. All
reusable instruments shall be thoroughly washed to remove all organic matter, rinsed, and sterilized before and after
use. All needles shall be single use needles and sterilized before use. All sterilization shall be conducted using steam
heat or chemical vapor. Steam heat and chemical vapor sterilization units shall be operated according to the
manufacturer's speci cations and the sterilizer operations shall be recorded in a written log that includes at a
minimum the following information:
Date of sterilizer operation;
Name of the person operating the sterilizer;
Contents or items sterilized; and
Run temperature, pressure and duration in minutes.
Spore testing. At least once a month, but not to exceed 30 days between tests, a spore test shall be conducted on the
sterilizer to ensure that it is working properly. If a positive spore test result is received, the sterilizer cannot be used
until a negative result is obtained. This may result in ceasing operation until the situation is corrected.
Jewelry . Jewelry must be made of surgical implant grade stainless steel, solid 14k or 18k white or yellow gold,
niobium, titanium or platinum, and/or a dense low-porosity plastic. Jewelry must be free of nicks, scratches or
irregular surfaces and must be properly sterilized prior to use. Use of jewelry that is constructed of wood, bone, or
other porous material is prohibited.
Inks, dyes, and pigments. All inks, dyes, and other pigments shall be speci cally manufactured for tattoo procedures.
The mixing of approved inks, dyes, or pigments, or their dilution with distilled water or alcohol is acceptable.
Single use ink cups. Immediately before applying a tattoo, the quantity of the dye used shall be transferred from the
dye bottle and placed into single use paper or plastic cups. Upon completion of the tattoo, these single use cups and
their contents shall be discarded.
Procedure surfaces and sanitization. All tables, chairs, furniture or other procedure surfaces that may be exposed to
blood or body uids during the tattooing or piercing procedure shall be constructed of stainless steel, or other
suitable material that will allow complete sanitization, and shall be sanitized between uses with a liquid chemical
germicide.
Single use towels. Single use towels or wipes shall be provided to the client. These towels shall be dispensed in a
manner that precludes contamination and disposed of in a cleanable garbage container with a liner.
Storage of bandages. All bandages and surgical dressings used shall be sterile or bulk-packaged clean and stored in a
clean, closed nonporous container.
Equipment and instrument maintenance. All equipment and instruments shall be maintained in a good working order
and in a clean and sanitary condition.
Supply storage. All instruments and supplies shall be stored clean and dry in covered containers stored up o the
oor.
Single-use disposable barriers or a chemical germicide must be used on all equipment that cannot be sterilized as
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part of the procedure as required under this section, including but not limited to, spray bottles, procedure light
xture handles, and tattoo machines.
Skin preparation.
Whenever it is necessary to shave the skin, a new disposable razor must be used for each client.
The skin area subject to a body art procedure must be thoroughly cleaned with soap and water, rinsed thoroughly,
and swabbed with an antiseptic solution. Only single use towels or wipes shall be used in the skin cleaning process.
No body art procedure shall be performed on any area of the skin where there is an evident infection, irritation, or
open wound.
Hand washing and hygiene.
Each technician shall scrub his or her hands and wrists thoroughly using soap, warm water and a nail brush for 20
seconds before and after performing a body art procedure.
Technicians with skin infections of the hand or open sores visible or in a location that may come in contact with the
client shall not perform body art procedures.
The technician must wash his or her hands after contact with the client receiving the procedure or after contact with
potentially contaminated articles.
Technicians shall wear clean clothing and use a disposable barrier such as a lap cloth when performing body art
procedures.
For each client, single use disposable barriers shall be provided on all equipment used as part of the procedure that
cannot be sterilized according to (i)(1) above. Examples may include, but not limited to spray bottles, procedure light
xture handles, and tattoo machines.
Technicians shall not smoke, eat, or drink while performing body art procedures.
Technicians shall not allow clients to leave the procedure area without rst covering the tattooed area with a bandage
or other clean covering.
Glove use.
Single use gloves of adequate size and quality as to preserve dexterity shall be used for touching clients, for handling
sterile instruments, or for handling blood or body uids.
Gloves must be changed if:
They become damaged;
They come in contact with any non-clean surface or objects; or
They come in contact with a third person.
At a minimum, gloves shall be discarded after the completion of a procedure on a client.
Hands and wrists must be washed before putting on a clean pair of gloves and after removing a pair of gloves.
Gloves shall not be reused.
Nonlatex gloves must be used with clients or employees who request them or when petroleum products are used.
Proper handling and disposal of needles, other sharp instruments, blood, other body uids, and contaminated products.
Contaminated waste that may release liquid blood or body uids when compressed or that may release dried blood
or body uids when handled, must be placed in an approved "red" bag that is marked with the international
biohazard symbol. It must be disposed of by a licensed waste hauler at an approved site, or at a minimum, in
accordance with the requirements contained in 29 CFR Part 1910.1030, Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne
Pathogens.
Contaminated waste that does not release liquid blood or body uids when compressed or handled may be placed in
a covered receptacle and disposed of through normal, approved disposal methods.
Sharps ready for disposal shall be disposed of in an approved sharps container.
Storage of contaminated waste on-site shall not exceed the period speci ed by 29 CFR Part 1910.1030, Occupational
Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.
Maintain proof of proper disposal service at the establishment in the form of invoices or bills for three (3) years.
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630.18. - Inspection and plan review.
Subdivision 1. Inspection required. The Health Authority shall inspect each body art establishment:
Before a license is issued for a new establishment;
As part of a construction or remodeling plan review;
As part of a complaint investigation; or
At least once a year for a routine inspection.
Subd. 2. Construction inspections. The body art establishment shall be constructed in conformance with the approved plans. No building
permit for a body art establishment or remodeling or alteration permit for such establishment may be issued until such plans have the
approval of the Health Authority and the City of Rich eld. The Health Authority shall inspect the body art establishment as frequently as
necessary during the construction to ensure that the construction occurs in conformance with this Section. The Health Authority and the City of
Rich eld shall conduct a nal construction inspection prior to the start of operations and issuance of a license.
Subd. 3. Access to premises and records. The operator of the body art establishment shall, upon request of the Health Authority or Issuing
Authority, and after proper identi cation, permit access to all parts of the establishment at any reasonable time, for the purpose of inspection.
The operator shall allow review of any records necessary for the Health Authority or Issuing Authority to ascertain compliance to this Section.
Subd. 4. Interference with the health authority. No person shall interfere with or hinder the Health Authority in the performance of its
duties, or refuse to permit the Health Authority to make such inspections.
Subd. 5. Removal and correction of violations. Operator(s) or technician(s) shall correct or remove each violation upon receipt of an
inspection report giving noti cation of one (1) or more violations of this Section in a reasonable length of time as determined by the Health
Authority. The length of time for the correction or removal of each such violation shall be noted on the inspection report. Failure to remove or
correct each violation within the time period noted on the inspection report shall constitute a separate violation of this Section. The Health
Authority or the City of Rich eld may issue orders to halt construction or remodeling, or to take corrective measures to ensure compliance with
this Section.
Subd. 6. Grounds for emergency closure.
Single violations. If any of the following conditions exist, the operator(s) or technician(s) may be ordered to discontinue all
operations of the body art establishment. Body art establishments shall only reopen with permission from the Health
Authority and the City of Rich eld.
Failure to possess a license or registration required by this Section;
Evidence of a sewage backup in an area of the establishment where body art activities are conducted;
Lack of potable, plumbed, hot or cold water to the extent that hand washing, or toilet facilities are not operational;
Lack of electricity or gas service to the extent that hand washing, lighting, or toilet facilities are not operational;
Signi cant damage to the body art establishment due to tornado, re, ood, or other disasters;
Evidence of an infestation of rodents or other vermin;
Evidence of contamination, lthy conditions, untrained sta or poor personal hygiene;
Any time a public health nuisance exists;
Using instruments or jewelry that are not sterile;
Failure to maintain required records;
Failure to use gloves as required;
Failure to properly dispose of sharps, blood or body uids, or blood or body uid contaminated items;
Failure to report complaints of potential bloodborne pathogen transmission to the Health Authority;
Evidence of violations of subsection 630.01, subd. 4; or
Evidence of a positive spore test on the sterilizer or an inoperable sterilizer. (Added, Bill No. 2013-15)
630.19. - Penalties and sanctions.
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Subdivision 1. Suspension or revocation. The City Council may revoke or suspend a license if the licensee submitted false information or
omitted material information in the license process required. The City Council may also suspend or revoke a license for the violation of any
provision or condition of this section or any other local law governing the same activity during the license period or any criminal law during the
license period which adversely a ects on the ability to honestly, safely, or lawfully conduct a body art establishment.
Subd. 2. Notice. A revocation or suspension shall be preceded by written notice to the licensee and a hearing before the City Council. The
notice shall give at least eight (8) days' notice of the time and place of the hearing and shall state the nature of the charges against the licensee.
The notice shall be mailed to the licensee at the most recent address listed on the application.
Subd. 3. Criminal penalties. A violation of this Section shall be a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor as de ned under Minnesota law.
(Amended, Bill No. 2013-15)
630.21. - Issuance of temporary body art event license.
Subdivision 1. The Issuing Authority may issue a temporary body art event license, provided that the following license requirements are
met:
Duration of event. The event is no longer than four (4) continuous days.
Number of events. The same person or organization has had no more than four (4) body art events in the same calendar
year.
Security measures. The Director of Public Safety or designee has approved the security measures for the event.
Health inspection. The Health Authority has reviewed the health and sanitation measures for the event and has inspected
each vendor space for the event.
Liability insurance. Liability insurance coverage of $1,000,000.00 has been obtained to cover the event or in the alternative
each vendor has procured insurance to cover the vendor's operations at the event for professional liability in the practice
of body art.
A certi cate of insurance shall be led with the City.
The licensee must comply with the requirements at subsection 630.15(a), (c), (f), and subsection 630.17, subdivision 1.
Subd. 2. Temporary application. The temporary license application shall request the following information:
The applicant's name and current address.
The applicant's current employer.
The applicant's addresses for the previous ve (5) years.
The applicant's date of birth, home telephone number, weight, height, color of eyes, and color of hair.
Whether the applicant has ever used or been known by a name other than the applicant's name, and if so, the name or
names and information concerning dates and places where used.
The location where the event will be conducted.
The number of body art booths that will be operational at the event.
The names and addresses of persons in charge of the event.
A list of names of body art technicians who will be working the event.
Subd. 3. Background investigation. The Issuing Authority shall verify the information supplied on the temporary license application and
shall investigate the background, including the current background of the applicant. Within seven (7) days of receipt of a complete application,
the Issuing Authority shall grant or deny the application. An applicant who is denied a license shall have a right to appeal to the City Council.
(Amended, Bill No. 2013-15)
630.23. - Severability .
If any subsection, subdivision, paragraph, or clause of this Section is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not a ect the
validity of the remaining portions of this Section. (Added, Bill No. 2013-15)
AGENDA SECTION:PROPOSED
ORDINANCES
AGENDA ITEM #10.
STAFF RE P ORT NO. 191
CIT Y COUNCIL ME E T ING
10/23/2018
RE P O RT P RE PA RE D B Y: Matt B rillhart, A ssociate P lanner
D E PA RTME NT D IRE C TO R RE V IE W: John S tark, C ommunity D evelopment D irector
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O THE R D E PA RTM E NT RE V IE W: N/A
C ITY MA NA G E R RE V IE W: S teven L . D evich, C ity Manager
10/16/2018
I T E M F O R C O UNC IL C O NS ID E RAT I O N:
Consideration of the adoption of a resolution and approval of a zoning ordinance amending the
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning designations for the property at 7301 Penn Avenue and adoption of a
resolution removing a stipulation placed upon the property by the City Council in 1995.
E X E C UT IV E S UM M ARY:
The commercial property at 7301 Penn Avenue, currently home to the Drapery Place business, is designated
as Low Density Residential in the Comprehensive Plan, and zoned Single Family Residential (R). T he
property owner is requesting to change that designation to Neighborhood Commercial, and to
rezone the property to Neighborhood Business (C-1).
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Designations
As part of a citywide zoning evaluation prepared for the Comprehensive Plan update, this property was
among several commercial properties identified for reclassification to commercial designations. The draft
2040 Comprehensive Plan proposes redesignating this property from Low Density Residential to
Neighborhood Commercial. Following adoption of the Comprehensive Plan this November, staff would
then begin work on a citywide zoning update to bring zoning designations into conformance with the
Comprehensive Plan. T he property is currently on the market for sale or lease, and the current
residential zoning designation has been a hindrance to attracting a potential buyer or lessee. While
the property owner could wait for the property to be rezoned as part of this citywide update, that
process is not anticipated to be complete for 6-12 months. T he property owner has submitted
applications to redesignate and rezone 7301 Penn Avenue now. Given that the property is already
planned to be redesignated and rezoned to Neighborhood Commercial, staff recommends approval
of changing those designations at this time.
Remov al of 1995 "suble t stipulation"
When the Drapery Place moved to this this location in 1995, the following stipulation was placed on
the property: "T hat any sublet of the 7301 Penn Avenue building require the approval of the City
Council." Similar to the zoning issue, this sublet stipulation could also be a hindrance to finding a
new business use and/or buyer for the property. T he property owner has requested that this
stipulation be removed at this time. By removing this stipulation, general retail/service uses similar to
Drapery Place could open without further Council approval. Any substantial change in use or
conditionally permitted use (e.g. restaurant) would still require Council approval. Staff recommends
approval of a resolution removing this stipulation from the property.
RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N:
By motion:
1. Adopt a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan designation of 7301 Penn Avenue S from
Low Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial.
2. Approve an ordinance rezoning 7301 Penn Avenue S from Single Family Residential (R) to
Neighborhood Business (C-1).
3. Adopt a resolution removing the 1995 "sublet stipulation" from the property at 7301 Penn
Avenue S.
B AS IS O F RE C O M M E ND AT I O N:
A.H IS TOR IC AL C ON T E X T
The 1997-2007 Comprehensive Plan designated the property as Single Family Residential-High
Density. Zoning of the property remained C-1 at that time.
The 2008 (current) Comp Plan designation is Low Density Residential.
I n 2010, the property was rezoned from C-1 to R, in order to conform with the Comprehensive
Plan, as required by Minnesota Statutes.
B.P OL IC IE S (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, etc):
See Executive Summary
C.C R IT IC AL T IMIN G IS S U E S:
A complete application was received and the "60-day clock" started on August 27, 2018. The
Council must make a decision, or extend the deadline by an additional 60 days, by October 26,
2018.
D.F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
None
E.L E GAL C ON S ID E R AT ION:
A public hearing was held before the Planning Commission on September 24, 2018. Notice of the
public hearing was mailed to properties within 500 feet of the subject property and published in the
Sun Current Newspaper. No members of the public spoke at the hearing.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed Comp Plan amendment,
rezoning, and resolution (7-0).
ALTE R N AT IV E R E C O MME N D ATIO N(S):
None
P R IN C IPAL PAR TIE S E X P E C TE D AT ME E TIN G:
Keith Glanzer, property owner
AT TAC H ME N T S:
D escription Type
Resolution - C omp P lan A mendment Resolution L etter
Ordinance Ordinance
Resolution - Remove 1995 sublet stipulation Resolution L etter
Zoning Maps & A erial P hoto B ackup Material
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CHANGING THE DESIGNATION OF 7301 PENN AVENUE S
TO “NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL”
WHEREAS, 7301 Penn Avenue S (“subject property”) has been used for
commercial purposes since its construction in 1988, and specifically by the ‘Drapery
Place’ business since 1995; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Comprehensive Plan provides a Guide Plan establishing
particular planning needs for specific segments of the City; and
WHEREAS, the 2030 Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as
“Low Density Residential”; and
WHEREAS, the draft Comprehensive Plan update, Richfield 2040, designates
the subject property as “Neighborhood Commercial”; and
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed the Comprehensive Plan classification and
determined that it would be appropriate to designate the subject property as
“Neighborhood Commercial” at this time; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and
recommended approval of amending the Comprehensive Plan at its September 24,
2018 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan on October 23, 2018; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota that the City’s Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended to
designate 7301 Penn Avenue S as “Neighborhood Commercial” contingent upon the
following:
1. The revision is submitted to and approved by the Metropolitan Council.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 23rd day of
October, 2018.
Pat Elliott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Elizabeth VanHoose, City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING;
AMENDING APPENDIX I TO THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE
BY REZONING PROPERTY AT 7301 PENN AVENUE S
AS NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS (C-1)
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. Section 2, of Appendix I of the Richfield Zoning Code is amended by
adding new Paragraph (18) as follows:
(18) M-11 (SE corner, 73rd and Penn). The West 1/2 of that part of the
North 10 rods of the South 40 rods of the West 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4
of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, Township 28, Range 24, lying
between the West line of Oliver Ave S and the East line of Penn Ave S
Sec. 2. This ordinance is effective in accordance with Section 3.09 of the
Richfield City Charter.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 23rd day of October,
2018.
Pat Elliott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Elizabeth VanHoose, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AMENDING A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL DETERMINATION REGARDING PROPERTY AT
7301 PENN AVENUE S
WHEREAS, the property at 7301 Penn Avenue S (“subject property”) has been
used for commercial purposes since its construction in 1988, and specifically by the
Drapery Place business since 1995; and
WHEREAS, on March 27, 1995, the City Council made a determination that a
drapery service business is a permitted use in the C-1 Neighborhood Business District,
and included a stipulation “That any sublet of the 7301 Penn Avenue building require
the approval of the City Council” (herein “sublet stipulation”); and
WHEREAS, the owner of the subject property has requested that this stipulation
be removed, as the property is currently being marketed for sale or for lease, and the
sublet stipulation is a hindrance to finding a new user and/or buyer; and
WHEREAS, removal of the sublet stipulation would allow the property to be sold
or leased to any similar retail/service use without Council approval; and
WHEREAS, any substantial change in use or a conditionally permitted use will
require City Council approval of a site plan amendment or conditional use permit; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and
recommended approval of removing the sublet stipulation at its September 24, 2018
meeting; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota that the sublet stipulation from the March 27, 1995 City Council
decision is hereby removed, contingent upon the following:
1. Site landscaping shall be reestablished in accordance with previously
approved plans, within one year of approval of this resolution.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 23rd day of
October, 2018.
Pat Elliott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Elizabeth VanHoose, City Clerk
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Regional Commercial
Regional Commercial/Office
Comm Commercial
Comm Commercial/Office
Neighborhood Commercial
Office
High Density Res
High Density Res/Office
Medium-High Density Res
Medium Density Res
Low Density Res
Mixed Use
Park
Public
Quasi-Public
School/QP
Church / QP
ROW
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Park (Zoning District is R)
R Single-Family
R-1 Low-Density Single-Family
MR-1 Two-Family
PMR Planned Multi-Family
MR-2 Multi-Family
MR-2/CAC Multi-Fam + Cedar Overlay
MR-3 High-Density Multi-Family
SO Service Office
C-1 Community Commercial
C-2 General Commercial
PC-2 Planned General Commercial
I Industrial
MU-N Mixed Use-Neighborhood
MU-C Mixed Use-Community
MU-C/CAC Mixed Use + Cedar Overlay
MU-C/PAC Mixed Use + Penn Overlay
MU-R Mixed Use-Regional
PMU Planned Mixed Use
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7301 PENN AVE S & SURROUNDING PROPERTIES – AERIAL PHOTO (2015)
7301 PENN AVE S – Google Street View (2016)
AGENDA SECTION:OTHER BUSINESS
AGENDA ITEM #11.
STAFF RE P ORT NO. 192
CIT Y COUNCIL ME E T ING
10/23/2018
RE P O RT P RE PA RE D B Y: Jared Voto, E xecutive A ide/A nalyst
D E PA RTME NT D IRE C TO R RE V IE W: S teven L . D evich, C ity Manager
10/11/2018
O THE R D E PA RTM E NT RE V IE W: N/A
C ITY MA NA G E R RE V IE W: S teven L . D evich, C ity Manager
10/17/2018
I T E M F O R C O UNC IL C O NS ID E RAT I O N:
Consideration of the City Council's approval of the Mayor's appointment of a Housing and
Redevelopment Authority (H R A) Commissioner.
E X E C UT IV E S UM M ARY:
On December 13, 2011, the City Council established by resolution that the public’s interest is best served by
having a composition of two appointed Council Members and three Mayor-appointed citizens serve on the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA).
Mary Supple was appointed to a five-year HRA term, as a Mayor-appointed citizen, on November 12, 2013.
She currently serves as the Chair of the HRA and is seeking reappointment. Her term expires on November
12, 2018.
RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N:
By motion: Approve the May or’s appointment of Mary Supple as an H R A Commissione r for a
fiv e ye ar term comme ncing Nove mber 12, 2018 and e xpiring Nov embe r 12, 2023.
B AS IS O F RE C O M M E ND AT I O N:
A.H IS TOR IC AL C ON T E X T
City Council Resolution No. 10586 was approved December 13, 2011, regarding appointments to
the Housing and Redevelopment Authority board of commissioners; establishing composition of
the board and term limits on non-elected members.
B.P OL IC IE S (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, etc):
Under State law, the Mayor appointments HRA Commissioners, subject to approval of the City
Council.
C.C R IT IC AL T IMIN G IS S U E S:
To ensure a quorum at future meetings, the City Council should appoint an HRA Commissioner at
tonight's meeting.
I f the City Council does not confirm the Mayor ’s appointment, a quorum may not be present at
future HRA meetings.
D.F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
This designation is at no additional cost to the City.
E.L E GAL C ON S ID E R AT ION:
None
ALTE R N AT IV E R E C O MME N D ATIO N(S):
The Council may decide not to approve the Mayor ’s appointment or defer the appointment to a future
City Council meeting.
P R IN C IPAL PAR TIE S E X P E C TE D AT ME E TIN G:
None