2016-12-07 TC MinutesATTACHMENT #1
Richfield Transportation Commission
Meeting Minutes
December 7, 2016
7:00 p.m. | Richfield Municipal Center | Heredia Room
Commission members in attendance: Ted Weidenbach (chair), Tim Carter, Gerry Charnitz,
Paul Chillman, Gary Ness, Sue Sandahl, Ken Severson, Jeffrey Walz, and Jack Wold
Commission members not in attendance: Brynn Hausz
Liaisons in attendance: Art Felgate, Michael Howard, and Sean Hayford Oleary represented
by Chris Olson
Liaisons not in attendance: None
City Staff Liaison: Jack Broz
Other City Staff: Logan Vlasaty
Other: None
I. Call meeting to Order
Chair Weidenbach called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm
II. Approval of Agenda
Motion made by Severson to approve the agenda, s/Sandahl. Motion carried.
III. Approval of November 2, 2016 Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Charnitz to approve the minutes, s/Walz. Motion carried.
IV. Stop Sign Policy
Sandahl stated some citizens want the sub-collector system.
Ness stated his neighborhood does not care which way, as long as there is control.
Weidenbach stated he is not aware of any issues in his neighborhood.
Ness suggested getting neighborhood feedback.
Commission members agreed to reach out to neighborhoods.
An audience member (Dave) supports the arterial system; he lives in an area of
the basket weave layout.
V. Bicycle Planning
Broz presented a review of the Bicycle Master Plan map and 2017 bicycle routes.
Commission members supported 73rd St western portion, the 12th Ave bridge over
Highway 62, extending 12th Ave and Bloomington Ave, and suggested to use 62nd
St to connect Veteran’s and Taft Parks.
Felgate suggested connection to Freemont Park.
VI. Family Friendly Future Campaign
Broz presented the Family Friendly Future campaign to the Commission.
VII. Work Plan Review/Next Steps
Broz reviewed the work plan and discussed a roundabout education program.
VIII. Updates
Vlasaty gave updates on the MCES closures, 66th Street demolitions and tree
removal. Broz have updates on the 77th Street Underpass funding, and Portland
Ave bike connection.
IX. Upcoming Events/Meeting(s)
Next scheduled Commission Meeting: January 4, 2017
X. Adjournment
Motion made by Ness to adjourn meeting, s/Carter. Adjourned at 8:56 pm.