2016-11-02 TC MinutesATTACHMENT #1
Richfield Transportation Commission
Meeting Minutes
November 2, 2016
7:00 p.m. | Richfield Municipal Center | Heredia Room
Commission members in attendance: Ted Weidenbach (chair), Tim Carter, Gerry Charnitz,
Paul Chillman, Brynn Hausz, Gary Ness, Sue Sandahl, and Jeffrey Walz
Commission members not in attendance: Ken Severson and Jack Wold
Liaisons in attendance: Art Felgate and Sean Hayford Oleary
Liaisons not in attendance: Michael Howard
City Staff Liaison: Jack Broz
Other City Staff: Kristin Asher and Michael Petersen
Other: None
I. Call meeting to Order
Chair Weidenbach called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm
II. Approval of Agenda
Motion made by Chillman to approve the agenda, s/Ness. Motion carried.
III. Approval of October 5, 2016 Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Carter to approve the minutes, s/Walz. Motion carried.
IV. Human Rights Commission Survey
Weidenbach handed out a voluntary survey to Commission members about gender,
race, etc.
V. Stop Sign Policy
Asher presented the history of the policy and discussed possibly updating the
policy to get rid of “basket weave” and move to sub-collector.
Hayford Oleary suggested gathering speed data from “basket weave” area vs. sub-
collector area.
Broz recommended getting existing data and bringing it to next meeting.
VI. Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan Review
Broz reviewed the current pedestrian/bicycle plan, the sidewalk map, and the bike
route map.
Broz discussed 63rd from 11th to Bloomington, Bloomington from 76th to
Diagonal, and 12th from 73rd to 66th.
VII. Work Plan Review/Next Steps
Broz discussed putting together an education program for roundabouts and the
family-friendly campaign.
VIII. Updates
Petersen gave updates on construction projects throughout the city.
Broz gave updates on project funding and on the 69th Street Pilot Project.
Asher gave an update on International Boulevard.
Felgate gave an update for the Community Services Commission.
Hayford Oleary gave updates for Planning Commission and Bike Advocates.
IX. Upcoming Events/Meeting(s)
Next scheduled Commission Meeting: December 7, 2016
X. Adjournment
Motion made by Carter to adjourn meeting, s/Walz. Adjourned at 8:44 pm.