2012-02-01 Transpo Commission MinutesATTACHMENT #1
Richfield Transportation Commission
Meeting Minutes
February 1, 2012
7:00 p.m. | Richfield Municipal Center | Bartholomew Room
Commission members in attendance: Martin Kirsch (Chair); Ken Severson; Sara Nutter; Terry
Ahlstrom; Gary Ness; Peter Easterlund, Tim Carter, Ghislaine Ball, Steven Hurvitz.
Liasions: Bob Shotwell, Maureen Scaglia, Council Member Sue Sandahl.
City Staff: Jeff Pearson; Kristin Asher, Mike Eastling.
Others: Charles Carlson (Metro Transit)
I. Call to Order
M. Kirsch called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. Approval of Agenda
Motion by Carter to approve agenda, s/ Nutter. Motion carried.
III. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Motion by Nutter to approve December 7, 2011 meeting minutes with correction, s/ Ness.
Motion carried.
IV. New Commission Members
New members were introduced and Mike Eastling gave an overview of the role and
importance of the Transportation Commission. After discussion of oganization Hurvitz
noted that election of officers is to take place in April per the Commission Bylaws so this
topic will be included on the April meeting agenda.
V. Metro Transit Arterial Transitway Corridor Presentation
Charles Carlson of Metro Transit gave a presentation about the progress and preliminary
recommendations of the Arterial Transitway Corridor Study. Metro Transit is holding public
meetings and meeting with policymakers to gather feedback.
VI. I-494 Construction Projects
Pearson presented background on the the projects, the 2001 EIS policies, and various
issues involved with the projects. He explained the additions to the resolution based on
City Council comments. Motion was made by Hurvitz to recommend the resolution for
adoption by the City Council, s/Easterlund. Motion carried.
VII. Portland Avenue Feedback Report
Pearson presented final feedback report for the Portland Avenue Lane Conversion Pilot
Project. Results of the feedback will be used in future road planning and construction
projects.
VIII. Traffic Signal Update
Pearson briefly explained that MN/DOT is willing to re-examine the timing of some of the
signals involved in the PRO Signal Coordination Project. Staff will be working MN/DOT to
complete the adjustments. Staff will also assemble data on opportunities for “Flashing
Yellow Arrow” signal conversions and bring this data to a future Commission meeting.
IX. Adjournment
M/ Hurvitz to adjourn, s/Easterlund. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 9:08 P.M.
X. The next Transportation Commission meeting will be held on March 7, 2012 at
7:00 p.m. at the Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Room.