2025-02-24 PC CC Work Session MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Planning Commission and City Council
Joint Work Session
February 24, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Holmvig-Johnson called the Joint Work Session to order at 5:45 p.m. in the Bartholomew
Room.
Council Members Mary Supple, Mayor; Rod Coleman -Woods; Walter Burke; Sharon
Present: Christensen and Sean Hayford Oleary
Council Members None
Absent:
PC Members Eddie Holmvig-Johnson, Brett Stursa, Cole Hooey, Matt Taraldsen, and
Present: Stephanie Kowalkowski
PC Members Brendan Kennealy and Benjamin Surma
Absent:
Staff Present: Melissa Poehlman, Community Development Director; Samantha Crosby,
Planner II; and Ruby Villa, Planner I
Others Present., Lance Bernard, Transporatation Collaborative and Consultants
ITEM #1 DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL CHANGES TO THE MR-2 & MR-3 ZONING
DISTRICTS
Planner Crosby and Lance Bernard, Director of Planning at Transportation Collaborative and
Consultants, presented the staff report and explained the intent to reimagine and revamp the MR-2 and
MR-3 zoning districts, and the three different phases.
Commissioners, Council Members and staff discussed setbacks, parking and missing middle
housing and how the changes to the districts align with the Comprehensive Plan.
Commissioners and Council Members thanked staff for their presentation and explanation.
Planner Crosby and Mr. Bernard provided a brief recap of the meeting and confirmed the
group's instructions for staff on how to proceed.
Joint Planning Commission and City Council Work Session
2- Feb. 24, 2025
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Holmvig-Johnson adjourned the Joint Work Session at 6:55 p.m.
Date Approved: May 28, 2025
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Ruby Villa
Planner I
Matt Taraldsen
Planning Commission Secretary