2017-06-07 TC MinutesATTACHMENT #1
Richfield Transportation Commission
Meeting Minutes
June 7, 2017
7:00 p.m. | Richfield Municipal Center | Bartholomew Room
Commission members in attendance: Ted, Weidenbach, Gerry Charnitz, Paul Chillman,
Brynn Hausz, Ken Severson, Jeffrey Walz, James Melendez, Tim Carter, Gary Ness, and Wes
Dunser
Commission members not in attendance: Sue Sandahl, Jack Wold
Liaisons in attendance: Sarah Musgrave, Sean Hayford Oleary
Liaisons not in attendance: Art Felgate
City Staff Liaison: Jack Broz
Other City Staff: Logan Vlasaty
Other:
I. Call meeting to Order
Chair Weidenbach called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm
II. Approval of Agenda
Motion made by Severson to approve the agenda, s/Dunser. Motion carried.
III. Approval of March 1, 2017 Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Chillman to approve the minutes, s/Melendez. Motion carried.
IV. Southdale Area Transportation Update, Mark Nolan – City of Edina
Presentation highlighted over 18 redevelopment projects in the Southdale area along with
a summary of the traffic study for the area.
V. 66th St. Sweetscape, Joel Odens – Bolton & Menk
Presentation overviewed the plantings for the 66th Street medians, boulevards and
roundabouts. Planting and fencing plans in the Girard Ave to Oliver Ave (area where
homes were removed) was also presented.
VI. Pedestrian Planning
Discussion of the 69th St. Pilot Project survey results
Review of crash and speed data
Staff directed commissioners to further review the Pilot Project results and come
prepared with a recommendation to the July Commission Meeting
VII. Updates
Broz updated the Commission on the 66th St., MCES, mill and overlay, and
concrete repair construction projects
Broz provided updates regarding the BCBS grant application and the construction
of the three temporary crosswalks on Nicollet Ave.
Broz spoke about 32nd near Penn Avenue
Broz spoke about other city commissions and bike advocates in the community
VIII. Work Plan Review/Next Steps
The following updates were provided by staff:
D-Line Arterial Bus Rapid Transit – more to come in July
65th St. preliminary design
Lyndale Avenue considerations from 76th to 66th Streets
IX. Upcoming events/meetings
Next scheduled Commission Meeting: July 12, 2017
Commission Recognition Event: June 13, 2017
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X. Adjournment
Motion made by Ness to adjourn meeting, s/Dunser. Adjourned at 9:05 pm.