2016-05-04 TC MinutesATTACHMENT #1
Richfield Transportation Commission
Meeting Minutes
May 4, 2016
7:00 p.m. | Richfield Municipal Center | Heredia Room
Commission members in attendance: Ted Weidenbach (chair), Tim Carter, Gerry Charnitz,
Brynn Hausz, Gary Ness, Sue Sandahl, Ken Severson, and Jeffrey Walz
Commission members not in attendance: Paul Chillman
Liaisons in attendance: Art Felgate, Sean Hayford Oleary, and Michael Howard
Liaisons not in attendance:
City Staff Liaison: Jack Broz
Other City Staff: Michael Petersen
Other: None
I. Call meeting to Order
Chair Weidenbach called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm
II. Approval of Agenda
Motion made by Carter to approve the agenda, s/Sandahl. Motion carried.
III. Approval of April 6, 2016 Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Ness to approve the minutes, s/Charnitz. Motion carried.
IV. 70th Street bikeway, Josh Bowe
Josh Bowe, Three Rivers Park District, and Kevin ???, Bolton & Menk, presented
concepts for the 70th Street bikeway. They discussed connection options to off
street trail at Diagonal Blvd and potential pavement striping options on 70th Street.
They stated the schedule has construction in 2017, with bids in January. Possible
open house/pubic meeting in July.
V. Bicycle Routes in 2015 Mill and Overlay Area
Broz presented bike routes in 2015 mill and overlay area and discussed the bicycle
master plan.
Transportation Commission will hold an open house on May 24 from 4:30-6:30 pm.
VI. 66th Street Bus Detours
Broz discussed 66th Street bus detours and the MCES project with that includes bus
detours. Also discussed a way to formalize detour routes for the 66th Street
Reconstruction project.
VII. Pedestrian Planning
Broz discussed pedestrian planning, safe speeds, and the 5 “E’s”.
VIII. Work Plan Review/Next Steps
Chair Weidenbach discussed the work plan review. Asked about interest in
outreach during July 4th celebrations.
Felgate would like to give overview of Smart City projects.
IX. Updates
Petersen gave an update on James Avenue reconstruction and sidewalk survey.
Broz gave update on 77th Street Underpass project.
Hayford Oleary gave updates on Bike Advocates and Planning Commission.
Howard gave an update on Council items.
Felgate gave an update on emerald ash borer and talked about money Three Rivers
Park District has available.
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X. Upcoming Events/Meeting(s)
Discussed what to do about July meeting. Tabled discussion until next meeting.
Next scheduled Commission Meeting: June 1, 2016
XI. Adjournment
Motion made by Ness to adjourn meeting, s/Sandahl. Adjourned at 9:09 pm.