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Transportation Commission elects officers, recommends temporary suspension of vehicle impoundment, and acts on Penn Avenue alternatives

RichfieldFeb 4, 20263 min read

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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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