2013-12-04 TC MinutesATTACHMENT #2
Richfield Transportation Commission
Meeting Minutes
December 4, 2013
7:00 p.m. | Richfield Municipal Center | Bartholomew Room
Commission members in attendance: Martin Kirsch (Chair), Gary Ness, David Taylor, Tim
Carter, Ghislaine Ball, Ken Severson, Patrick Sorensen
Liaisons: Sean Hayford Oleary,
City Staff: Jeff Pearson, Kristin Asher, Liz Finnegan
Others: Jack Broz, Dave Gepner, JoNette Kuhnau, Bill Klingbeil
I. Call meeting to Order
M. Kirsch called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
II. Approval of Agenda
Motion made by Carter to approve the agenda, s/Ball. Motion carried.
III. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Incorrect minutes were attached to the packets. Review of November 6 minutes will be
made at the next meeting.
IV. North Lyndale Ave Corridor Ped/Bike Improvement Plan
• JoNette Kuhnau of Kimley-Horn & Associates presented the North Lyndale Ave
Corridor Plans
• Commission decided to move action items to January meeting in order to get
results of the open house.
V. Portland Ave Reconstruction Project
Preliminary Layout Alternatives Review and Discussion
• Bill Klingbeil of Kimley-Horn & Associates presented on the preliminary layout
alternatives for the Portland Ave Reconstruction project.
• 40+ parcels that would need partial acquisition or easements for additional ROW
• Commission asked about Lyndale Ave in Minneapolis
o How does that compare to Portland Ave?
• It was noted that the next Public Open House will be in January.
VI. Intercity Trail Recommendation
Motion made by Ball to recommend approval of the Intercity Trail Resolution as edited to
reflect the following alignments:
• West side of 12th Ave from 76th St to I-494
• 68th St to 18th Ave to Richfield Parkway in the area south of 66th Street
s/Sorensen. Motion carried.
VII. Sidewalk Expansion Discussion
Motion made by Sorenson to get Council and City-wide input for the Sidewalk expansion,
s/Ball. Motion carried. Discussion included:
Consideration of including residential sidewalks with Mill and Overlay program
Having sidewalks on at least on one-side of the street
If it would increase parents who allow kids to walk to school
Property value impacts with addition of sidewalks
Maintenance in winter and long term
Consideration of asphalt sidewalks
Using Mindmixer or Online feedback
Varying alignment to go around trees where needed
ATTACHMENT #2
Lyndale Ave sidewalks – Not in M&O area but need improvements
VIII. Penn/63rd Crosswalk Discussion
• It was noted that the 64th Street ped signal was not working but has been fixed
• Concern was made that at the TH62 Ramps a pedestrian has to cross the ramps to
cross the road E-W.
• Still concern about 63rd Street crossing. Question was asked as to what have other
cities done to deal with this type of issue?
IX. Updates
Richfield Bike Advocates
X. Upcoming Events/Meetings
North Lyndale Ave Corridor Open House
December 12, 2013 4-6pm Wood Lake Nature Center
Next scheduled Commission meeting January 1, 2014-
Motion made by Severson to reschedule next Commission meeting for January 8,
2014, s/Ness. Motion carried.
Portland Ave Reconstruction Open House
Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 4-7 pm Richfield Municipal Center
XI. Adjournment
Motion made by Carter to adjourn meeting, s/Ness. Motion carried. Adjourned at 9:15
pm.