09-17 Work Session
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Special City Council Work Session
September 17, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
The work session was called to order by Mayor Elliott at 6:18 p.m. in the Bartholomew Room.
Council Members Pat Elliott, Mayor; Maria Regan Gonzalez; and Michael Howard.
Present:
Council Members Edwina Garcia and Simon Trautmann.
Absent:
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; and Kristin Asher, Public Works Director.
Item #1 LYNDALE AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Mayor Elliott stated the purpose of the meeting. He stated that he wanted to clarify that when
he stated that there were some decisions to be made, that did not include the roundabout. The
decision for the roundabout is done and he apologized if his statement confused residents that that
decision could be changed.
The general discussion among the residents directed to the City staff and City Council were
centered on the following:
The City's community input process for the project was confusing and didn't provide adequate
communication with residents most impacted.
Several suggestions were made relating to improving the resident input and communications
process including but not limited to: City Council should be door-knocking to make sure all of
the residents are informed about City initiatives, big glaring signs, door knocking, e-mail
surveys, utilizing block captains to get messaging out.
Several specific questions were asked regarding different elements of the project (i.e. width of
the road, right of way clarification, roundabout safety etc.).
The City Council and staff indicated that they heard the issues presented by the residents and
would look toward ways to improve the process in the future.
ADJOURNMENT
The work session was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:58 p.m.
Special City Council Work Session Minutes -2- September 17,2018
Date Approved: October 9, 2018
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