2017-01-04 TC MinutesATTACHMENT #1
Richfield Transportation Commission
Meeting Minutes
January 4, 2017
7:00 p.m. | Richfield Municipal Center | Heredia Room
Commission members in attendance: Ted Weidenbach (chair), Tim Carter, Gerry Charnitz,
Paul Chillman, Brynn Hausz, Jeffrey Walz, and Jack Wold
Commission members not in attendance: Gary Ness, Sue Sandahl, Ken Severson
Liaisons in attendance: Michael Howard, and Sean Hayford Oleary
Liaisons not in attendance: Art Felgate
City Staff Liaison: Jack Broz
Other City Staff: Michael Petersen
Other: Bob Byers, Hennepin County
I. Call meeting to Order
Chair Weidenbach called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm
II. Approval of Agenda
Motion made by Charnitz to approve the agenda, s/Chillman. Motion carried.
III. Approval of December 7, 2016 Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Chillman to approve the minutes, s/Walz. Motion carried.
IV. Portland Ave Bicycle Improvements- Bob Byers
Bob Byers, Hennepin County, presented an overview of the Portland Avenue
Bicycle Improvements from 60th to 66th Street.
V. Bicycle Planning
Broz discussed the Bicycle Master Plan map review.
Hayford Oleary discussed gaps at 77th & 78th and finding a way to connect and
provide bikeways in this area.
Comments will be incorporated into the map and then distributed to the
commission
Broz discussed 62nd and the problem with mill and overlay of this road.
VI. Work Plan Review/Next Steps
The Commissioners discussed having the Chamber of Commerce at a meeting in to
discuss transportation. Carter will coordinate.
VII. Updates
Broz gave an update on the stop sign discussion; stated he will discuss with
Councilmember Elliot.
Petersen gave a construction update.
Broz gave a funding update for Lyndale Ave, Penn Ave, Portland Ave (north of 66th
St), and the 77th Street Underpass.
Broz gave an update on the 69th Street Pedestrian Pilot project.
Hayford Oleary gave an update on the Planning Commission.
VIII. Upcoming Events/Meeting(s)
Next scheduled Commission Meeting: February 1, 2017
IX. Adjournment
Motion made by Carter to adjourn meeting, s/Hausz. Adjourned at 8:54 pm.