02-28-06 Worksession
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Special Worksession
February 28, 2006
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 5:04 p.m.
Members Present:
Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Bill Kilian; and Sue Sandahl.
Members
Not Present:
Staff Present:
Fred Wroge; and Susan Rosenberg.
Steven Devich, City Manager; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Bruce
Palmborg, Community Development Director; Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation
Services Director; Kristin Asher, Assistant City Engineer; and Cheryl
Krumholz, Recording Secretary.
Item#1
Public Works Director Eastling stated as the Minnesota Department of Transportation
(MnDOT) Crosstown reconstruction moves into implementation the City will be asked to finalize any
agreements needed to move forward with the project. Tonight's discussion will be an attempt to
summarize all the major agreements that have been made verbally with MnDOT to date.
Assistant City Engineer Asher made a PowerPoint presentation (Clerk's File No. C-415)
including:
. Overview . November 13, 2001 City Council Direction
. Project Needs . Current Layout History
. Current Characteristics . Policy Advisory Committee
. Project History . Technical Advisory Committee
. Major Changes to Layout . Madison Park Land Exchange
. Project Benefits . Project Schedule
. Municipal Consent . Agreements
Mayor Kirsch stated it is important to acknowledge that Richfield is willing to give up property
to get this project done.
Assistant City Engineer Asher said MnDOT agreed to prepare a Letter of Intent for the two
property owners who originally did not want to move so they could be dealt with later. Since then, the
property owners have chosen to go.
Assistant City Engineer Asher discussed the pedestrian and bicycle accommodations along
Nicollet and Lyndale Avenues.
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February 28, 2006
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer reviewed the proposed Madison Park land exchange
agreement. The Community Services Commission has seen the proposed land transfers and it is
their opinion to revisit all the park systems with the updating of the Master Park Plan.
The proposed changes give easier access to Madison Park for the rest of the community; it
should not be considered a private playground.
Assistant City Engineer Asher reviewed the Soo Line Railroad tunnel lighting agreement.
Council Member Sandahl suggested that accommodations be provided so security cameras
can be installed later for increased safety.
Public Works Director Eastling reviewed the proposed Lyndale Avenue and Richfield Lake
agreement.
Council Member Sandahl asked about bicycle lanes to the north on Lyndale Avenue.
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer stated Minneapolis, Bloomington, Edina and
Richfield are discussing the entire bike plan.
Assistant City Engineer Asher reviewed the MnDOT letting agreements, including Lyndale
Avenue signal, Legion Lake, frontage roads and connection paths, 64th Street Stormwater under 1-
35W and Lyndale and Nicollet Avenues lighting.
Council Member Sandahl requested affected businesses be notified of the project schedule.
Council Member Kilian requested utilities be undergrounded.
The City Council thanked staff for their presentation.
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:20 p.m.
Date Approved: Karch 14. 2006
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Recording Secretary