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2018-03-07 TC Minutes Richfield Transportation Commission Attachment #1 March 7, 2018 - Meeting Minutes 7:00 p.m. | Richfield Municipal Center | Bartholomew Room Commission members: Tim Carter, Paul Chillman, Gerry Charnitz, Gary Ness, Wes Dunser, and Jack Wold Commission members not in attendance: Ted Weidenbach (chair), Ken Severson, Jeffrey Walz, and Brynn Hausz Liaisons: Simon Trautmann and Sarah Musgrave Liaisons not in attendance: Sean Hayford Oleary City Staff Liaison: Jack Broz Other City Staff: Logan Vlasaty Other: I. Call meeting to Order Commissioner Charnitz called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm II. Approval of Agenda Motion made by Chillman to add resident speaking time to agenda and to approve the agenda with the addition. s/Carter. Motion carried. III. Public Comment  Residents expressed concerns about pedestrian safety when crossing Xerxes Avenue at 64th St. IV. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes Motion made by Chillman to approve the minutes, s/Dunser. Motion carried. V. Update Bylaws  Broz introduced an update to the commission’s bylaws in order to eliminate strict language and include more general language regarding commission liaisons. Motion made by Chillman to approve the bylaw update, s/Dunser. Motion carried. VI. Welcome New Liaisons  Broz welcomed and introduced the new liaisons to the commission. VII. Updates  Vlasaty provided an update on 66th Street and the upcoming open house. He provided an overview of the work to begin this spring.  Vlasaty provided an update about Mill & Overlay and concrete work. He stated the bids are in an low bidder identified, pending council approval at their March 23, 2018 City Council meeting. Vlasaty also highlighted the areas of work for 2018.  Vlasaty provided an update on the CenterPoint Energy work on Nicollet Ave. VIII. MnDOT Complete Streets Workshop  Broz provided background on how and why engineers address transportation problems, and the numerous considerations into each decision. IX. Lyndale Avenue Reconstruction  Bolton & Menk representative, Tim Lamkin, provided a summary about the February 20th Open House.  The commission also saw the layout overview o The commission supported pursuing back-in angle parking. o The commission would like Staff to continue looking at options for 75th St. as a roundabout and stop sign. o The commission would like Staff to consider a roundabout at 68th along with median from 68th to 69th to narrow the roadway and reduce property impacts and allow U-turns at 68th St (southbound to northbound) for driveway access to the homes on the east side of Lyndale. X. Work Plan Review/Next Steps  2018 Bicycle Routes item will be discussed at a future meeting(s). XI. Upcoming Events/Meeting(s)  66th Street Open House: March 14th, 2018 (5-7 PM)  Next scheduled Commission meeting: April 4th, 2018  Joint Transportation Commission/Council Work Session: April 24th, 2018 XII. Adjournment Motion made by Carter to adjourn meeting, s/Dunser. Motion carried. Adjourned at 9:00 pm.