Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
Transportation Commission — Wednesday, July 1, 2026
8 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 4.aApprovedPassed 6-0
Approval of April 29, 2026 Meeting Minutes
The Commission approved the minutes from its April 29, 2026 meeting after Commissioner Gepner requested a correction to define the acronym "RRFB" (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon). The corrected minutes were adopted as the official record.
Item 5.aDecidedConsensus (no formal vote)
Penn Avenue Open House 3 Follow-Up: Commission Design Preferences
After reviewing results from Open House 3 (63 in-person and 531 online respondents), the Commission reached consensus on preferred design features to send to Hennepin County for the Penn Avenue reconstruction: one-way cycletracks (70% public support), roundabouts with RRFBs at 64th and 75th Streets, a roundabout at 69th Street, closed medians at 67th, 71st, and 73rd Streets, full-access left-turn lanes with medians at all other intersections, and raised crosswalks parallel to Penn Avenue.
Item 5.bDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
69th Street Safety and Utility Improvements Project Introduction
Staff introduced the 69th Street Safety and Utility Improvements project, a planned full street reconstruction with storm sewer replacement from Xerxes to Penn Avenues addressing an aging trunk line and known flooding along Sheridan and Russell. No formal action was taken; the project is tentatively scheduled for a late Fall 2027 bid opening with construction to follow.
Item 6.aDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
City Staff Project Updates and Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Volunteer
Staff updated the Commission on MnDOT's I-494 project, Hennepin County's Nicollet Avenue reconstruction, and the city's Sheridan Hills Safe Routes to School, 73rd Street Sidewalk, and 64th Street Sidewalk projects. Staff also sought a Transportation Commission volunteer for the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee; Commissioners Kubista and Straub volunteered, but the final selection was deferred to a future meeting.
Item 6.bDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Council and Commission Liaison Updates
Council Liaison Hayford Oleary reported on the city's park alcohol policy discussion, the City Manager's announced retirement and upcoming search process, and news regarding the property tax assessment for the Best Buy corporate campus. Liaison Bradley invited Commissioners to complete the city's parks survey, and Commissioner Gepner praised liaison Tim Brackett for his youth biking class.
Item 7.aDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Future Agenda Items for August 2026
The Commission planned to discuss Penn Avenue design work with Hennepin County and hold the first 69th Street open house at its August 2026 meeting.
Item 8Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Upcoming Transportation Commission Meetings and Events
The Commission listed upcoming events including the 2026 Bike Tour on July 29, 2026, a regular meeting on August 5, 2026, Penn Avenue Open House #4 on August 19, 2026 at St. Richard's Catholic Church, and a 69th Street open house in August 2026 with details still to be determined.
Item 9.aDecidedConsensus (no formal vote)
2026 Bike Tour Route and Start Time
The Commission agreed by general consent to the proposed route and a 6:30 p.m. start time for the 2026 Bike Tour, scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026. This sets the plan for the community cycling event open to Richfield residents.
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