02-01-2023 WS City Council -TC Agenda W O R K S E S S IO N
R IC H F IE L D MU N IC IPAL C E N TE R, B AR TH O LO ME W R O O M
FE B R U ARY 1, 2023
6:00 P M
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1.The purpose of the work session is to discuss a policy approach for the support and prioritization of regional
investments to the transportation system and to provide a briefing of upcoming considerations of support for
several proposed C orridors of C ommerce project submittals.
A djournment
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AGENDA SECTION:Work Session Items
AGENDA ITEM #1.
WORK SESSION S TAFF REPORT NO.03
WORK SESSION
2/1/2023
RE P O RT P RE PA RE D B Y: K ristin A sher, P ublic Works D irector
D E PA RTME NT D IRE C TO R RE V IE W: N/A
O THE R D E PA RTM E NT RE V IE W:
C ITY MA NA G E R RE V IE W: K atie Rodriguez, C ity Manager
1/27/2023
I T E M F O R WO RK S E S S IO N:
The purpose of the work session is to discuss a policy approach for the support and prioritization of
regional investments to the transportation system and to provide a briefing of upcoming
considerations of support for several proposed Corridors of Commerce project submittals.
E X E C UT IV E S UM M ARY:
As regional projects are proposed in and around Richfield, the City Council has requested that a policy be
developed to assist in determining whether the City should support these projects. Staff will present an
overview of the current regional and local transportation guidance as well as a draft policy and framework to
be used as a consensus-building tool.
The work session goal is for the Council, Transportation Commission and staff to have an open discussion
about the draft policy framework and how it applies to future projects.
At the February 14, 2023 Council W ork Session, staff will revisit the policy, with adjustments based on the
work session discussion, and apply the framework to the proposed Corridor of Commerce project submittals
that will need to be considered at the February 28, 2023 regular City Council meeting.
B AC K G RO UND INF O RM AT I O N:
A.H IS TOR IC AL C ON T E X T
None
B.P OL IC IE S (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, etc):
The final policy and framework strives to be consistent with previously approved plans, including the
City's 2040 Comprehensive Plan and various master plans.
C.C R IT IC AL T IMIN G IS S U E S:
The policy and framework are necessary for the upcoming City Council consideration of Corridors of
Commerce proposed projects on February 28, 2023.
D.F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
Policy discussion does not require any financial commitment at this time.
E.L E GAL C ON S ID E R AT ION:
Policy discussion does not require any legal consideration at this time.
ALTE R N AT IV E(S):
None
P R IN C IPAL PAR TIE S E X P E C TE D AT ME E TIN G:
None