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2014-01-08 TC MinutesATTACHMENT #2 Richfield Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes January 8, 2014 7:00 p.m. | Richfield Municipal Center | Bartholomew Room Commission members in attendance: Martin Kirsch (Chair), Gary Ness, Tim Carter, Ghislaine Ball, Ken Severson, Patrick Sorensen, Terry Ahlstrom, Sara Nutter Liaisons: Sean Hayford Oleary, Bob Shotwell City Staff: Jeff Pearson, Kristin Asher, Liz Finnegan, Mike Eastling Others: Jack Broz, Bob Hall, Teresa Kruse, Maury Hooper I. Call meeting to Order M. Kirsch called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. II. Approval of Agenda Motion made by Carter to approve the agenda, s/Sorenson. Motion carried. III. Approval of November 6, 2013 Meeting Minutes Motion made by Sorenson to approve the minutes, s/Carter. Motion carried. IV. Approval of December 4, 2013 Meeting Minutes Motion made by Sorenson to approve the minutes, s/Carter. Motion carried. V. North Lyndale Ave Corridor Ped/Bike Improvement Plan  Pearson recapped the open house efforts and the proposed project in general.  Parking on-street  Reject any parking near Wendy’s (No parking in area)  Discussion – Carter – landscaping to be maintained via a maintenance district passed unanimously.  Motion made by Ball to accept full Lyndale Ave improvements with crossing including left turn lane southbound to eastbound at 64th and bump out at parking, s/Sorenson. Motion carried (unanimously). VI. Portland Avenue & 66th Street Reconstruction Projects  Pearson provided a Lyndale Avenue (Minneapolis) comparison to Portland  Jack Broz provided an overview of the upcoming open house topics  Maury provided an overview of concepts developed so far, cycle track option coming.  Oleary stated that bikes are abandoned between 60th and 66th and encouraged a plan to be included to accommodate them in this area. VII. Sidewalk Expansion Discussion  Pearson reviewed the comments received to date.  Motion made by Ball to continue with direction to Council to see if they want to pursue public input on sidewalk program, s/Nutter. Motion failed 4-3 (Ahlstrom, Ness, Severson, Kirsch dissenting).  Discussion: o Oleary felt that the comments received showed that a conversation should be had with the community on this issue. o Members thought a sidewalk gap plan could be helpful to address specific issues o Shotwell stated that if a meaningful petition were submitted the Commission should consider opening it up for discussion. ATTACHMENT #2 o Ms. Kruse stated there would have to be permits for boulevard features, liability; shoveling; trees, grades, costs o Ball stated that she didn’t necessarily support city-wide sidewalks but that as a member of a commission thought they should be discussed further. o Ness stated he was concerned about City resources being wasted on this effort o Severson felt the City shouldn’t initiate such a divisive topic. o Note: Carter was absent for vote due to having to leave the meeting early. VIII. 77th Street Renaming Discussion Discussion included:  Charles W. Lindberg – WWII Vet who was a resident of Richfield  Has to be renamed the whole way (into Edina), not just border to border, all or nothing. IX. Updates  Richfield Bike Advocates X. Upcoming Events/Meetings  Portland Ave/East 66th Street Reconstruction Open House  Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 4-7 pm Richfield Municipal Center  Next scheduled Commission meeting February 5, 2014 XI. Recognition of Service  Sara Nutter – Member since 2005  Pat Sorenson – Member since 2006 XII. Adjournment Motion made by Sorenson to adjourn meeting, s/Nutter. Motion carried. Adjourned at 9:19 pm.