Transportation Commission elects officers, recommends temporary suspension of vehicle impoundment, and acts on Penn Avenue alternatives
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At its February 4, 2026 meeting, the Richfield Transportation Commission elected Louis Dzierzak as Chair and Adam Knosalla as Vice-Chair for the 2026–2027 term; approved its by-laws without adding an elected secretary; recommended the City Council temporarily cease impoundment and related fines for abandoned vehicles tied to recent detainment events (with public-safety exceptions); and voted to not proceed with buffered on-street bike lanes and not proceed with on-street parking alternatives south of 68th Street for the Penn Avenue project.
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- Elected Louis Dzierzak as Chairperson for the Transportation Commission (2026–2027 term).
- Elected Adam Knosalla as Vice-Chairperson for the Transportation Commission (2026–2027 term).
- Approved the meeting agenda and the December 3, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Approved the Commission By-Laws without adding an elected commission secretary; requested staff clarify whether the Commission can discuss/recommend on fiber-optic build-out and installation projects.
- Recommended City Council temporarily cease impoundment of abandoned vehicles (excluding cases that pose a public-safety threat) and not issue associated City fines; recommended opportunity for retroactive fee waivers with proof of detainment related to Operation Metro Surge (motion carried; one abstention).
- For Penn Avenue reconstruction: voted not to proceed with the buffered on-street bike lane alternative (motion carried; one opposed) and voted not to proceed with on-street parking alternatives south of 68th Street (motion carried).
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Agenda
- 1. Call to Order
- 2. Roll Call
- 3. Election of Officers for 2026-2027 Term
- 4. Approval of the Agenda
- 5. Approval of Minutes
- a. December 3rd, 2025 Minutes1A. Executive Summary 1B. Historical Context | attachments=1Decision: Approval of Minutes
- 6. Bylaw Review
- a. 2026 Bylaw Review and Approval1A. Executive Summary 1B. Historical Context | attachments=2 | reports=1Decision: Bylaw Review
- 7. Regular Business
- a. Transportation Commission Overview1A. Executive Summary 1B. Historical Context | attachments=1 | reports=1Decision: Regular Business
- b. Consider Recommendation to City Council on Temporary Suspension of Vehicle Impoundment1A. Executive Summary 1B. Historical Context | attachments=1 | reports=1Decision: Regular Business
- c. Penn Avenue Planning & Land Use1A. Executive Summary 1B. Historical Context | attachments=1 | reports=1Decision: Regular Business
- d. Penn Avenue Phase 2 Engagement Results1A. Executive Summary 1B. Historical Context | attachments=2 | reports=1Decision: Regular Business
- 8. Updates
- a. City Staff1A. Executive Summary 1B. Historical ContextDecision: Updates
- b. Liaisons1A. Executive Summary 1B. Historical ContextDecision: Updates
- 9. Future Agenda Items
- a. March 4th: Metro Transit Arterial BRT Study Results/Next Steps1A. Executive Summary 1B. Historical ContextDecision: Future Agenda Items
- b. March 10th: Penn Avenue Design Considerations & Traffic Calming Kick Off Discussion1A. Executive Summary 1B. Historical ContextDecision: Future Agenda Items
- 10. Upcoming Meetings
- a. Wednesday, March 4th, 7:00pm: Regular Transportation Commission Meeting1A. Executive Summary 1B. Historical ContextDecision: Upcoming Meetings
- b. Tuesday, March 10th, 5:15pm-7:00pm: Joint Work Session with City Council1A. Executive Summary 1B. Historical ContextDecision: Upcoming Meetings
- c. Wednesday, March 11th, 6:00pm-7:00pm: Commissioner Training1A. Executive Summary 1B. Historical ContextDecision: Upcoming Meetings
- d. Wednesday, March 18th, 6:00pm-7:00pm: Commission Chair Training1A. Executive Summary 1B. Historical ContextDecision: Upcoming Meetings
- 11. Other Business
- 12. Adjournment
Documents from this meeting
- Packethttps://richfieldmn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1323,plainText=false)
- Agendahttps://richfieldmn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1322,plainText=false)
- Minuteshttps://richfieldmn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5493,plainText=false)
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