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2017-04-05 TC MinutesATTACHMENT #1 Richfield Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes April 5, 2017 7:00 p.m. | Richfield Municipal Center | Bartholomew Room Commission members in attendance: Ted Weidenbach (chair), Tim, Carter, Gerry Charnitz, Paul Chillman, Gary Ness, Ken Severson, Jack Wold, and James Melendez Commission members not in attendance: Brynn Hausz, Sue Sandahl, and Jeffrey Walz Liaisons in attendance: Michael Howard and Art Felgate Liaisons not in attendance: Sean Hayford Oleary City Staff Liaison: Jack Broz Other City Staff: Michael Petersen Other: I. Call meeting to Order Chair Weidenbach called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm II. Approval of Agenda Motion made by Severson to approve the agenda, s/Charnitz. Motion carried. III. Approval of March 1, 2017 Meeting Minutes Motion made by Charnitz to approve the minutes, s/Ness. Motion carried. IV. Updates  Utilities Engineer, Mike Petersen, gave construction update;  Broz provided updates on the following:  Bike Master Plan;  Richfield Parkway South;  Portland Avenue Award;  Felgate gave an update on the Community Services Commission. V. 2017 Bicycle Routes The Commission discussed the following bike routes:  Petersen presented 62nd St. near Penn Avenue;  Broz presented 70th Street  Broz discussed gathering public input regarding 62nd Street, Bloomington Avenue, and 12th Avenue. VI. Pedestrian Planning  Broz discussed the Blue Cross Blue Shield Request for Proposal, and presented the temporary crosswalks to be constructed if awarded.  Broz presented the Functional Balance Chart for the 69th Street proposed alternatives as an example project review.  Broz discussed the online survey for 39th Street.  The Commission discussed using diverters at 70th ST. to not allow traffic on 70th. The bikeway/sidewalk could go on 70th. Diverted traffic would use 39th St. This option was discussed as an alternative to the 39th St. modifications. VII. Stop Sign Policy  Broz reviewed the basket weave area and shared proposal for improvement.  The plan includes area from 69th to 73rd and Penn Ave. to 35W. Two signs would be removed from six 4-way stop areas to make true basket weave.  Commission decided to table this idea and not move forward with any changes at this time. VIII. Work Plan Review/Next Steps ATTACHMENT #1  Broz discussed the D-Line going down Portland Avenue.  Broz discussed the 65th Street preliminary design from Nicollet Avenue to Rae Drive.  Broz also discussed the “Sweetscape,” the landscape for 66th Street. IX. Upcoming Events/Meeting(s)  Next scheduled Commission Meeting: May 3, 2017 X. Adjournment Councilmember Howard gave an update on the Comprehensive Plan Task Force and public Comprehensive Plan meetings. Motion made by Severson to adjourn meeting, s/Ness. Adjourned at 9:03 pm.