Richfield City Council — Agenda
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Penn Avenue Parking and Bikeways Reconstruction
Nicollet Avenue Construction Impacts and Improvements
Penn Avenue Open House 3 Public Engagement Materials
2026 Sidewalk Projects Status Update
Metropolitan Council Regional Solicitation for Grants
Votes (1)
Penn Avenue Parking and Bikeways (April 1, 2026 Meeting Minutes)
Dissent: None
Moved by Knosalla [N/A] · Seconded by Kloehn [N/A]
Commissioners discussed bikeway infrastructure options for the Penn Avenue corridor and strategies for addressing parking in the Penn Central area. The discussion focused on current biker usage and which county-presented options should be eliminated from consideration as public engagement and design progress. Draft concepts for on-street parking between 66th and 68th St, and north of 66th St, were also reviewed.
Notable Quotes (6)
Construction staging 2026—Construction primarily on the SOUTH end, between 70th and 77th 2027—Construction primarily on the NORTH end, between 66th and 70th
Planned improvements to Nicollet Avenue: Safer & calmer new road (One lane of traffic in each direction and a center lane for left turns, Roundabouts at 67th, 70th, 73rd, and 76th streets, Fresh asphalt pavement); Easier & safer for pedestrians (Separate bike paths, New sidewalks, Better crosswalks); Inviting & sustainable spaces (Wider green boulevards, New streetlights and pedestrian level lighting, New trees).
Engagement topics: Bikeway options (cross-sections), Intersection treatment options, Parking configuration (south of 66th St).
Sheridan Hills SRTS: Contract awarded April 28th, Construction Start: June 8th, Substantial Completion: August 21st.
64th Street Sidewalk: Project on hold—Railroad has informed city that they will not allow a crossing at this location due to the presence of track switch.
Planned Applications: Federal – Roadway Modernization (76th west of Penn, 77th from Portland to Richfield Parkway); Proactive Safety (76th & Newton Ave). Active Transportation – Local Bike Facilities (73rd Street Trail); Local Pedestrian Facilities (68th Street Sidewalk, Middle School SRTS); Active Transportation Planning (Bicycle Master Plan Update).
Ordinances & Resolutions (12)
Major infrastructure project by Hennepin County impacting Richfield, focusing on parking and bikeways.
Major infrastructure project by Hennepin County for 2026-2027 reconstruction.
Sidewalk project in Sheridan Hills neighborhood aimed at improving safety for students.
Category encompassing multiple sidewalk construction projects for the year.
Specific sidewalk project undergoing design and potential scope change to trail rehab.
Specific sidewalk project currently on hold due to railroad crossing issues.
Grant program for federal and active transportation funding from the Met Council.
Identified planning document used to qualify projects for Active Transportation grants.
Safe Routes to School planning documents referenced for grant applications.
Planning document targeted for an Active Transportation Planning grant to update.
County State Aid Highway designation for Penn Avenue.
City Council initiative with continued impacts relevant to the Commission.