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RESOLUTION NO. 9230
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RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE HOMEOWNERS ON GIRARD AND HUMBOLDT AVENUES AND
OPPOSING THE TAKING OF ANY HOMES FOR THE 1-49411-35WTRANSPORTATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, in the early 19508, Richfield homes were lost to the construction of 1-35W, the
region's north-south interstate; and...
WHEREAS, in the 1960s, Richfield homes were lost to the construction of the Crosstown
freeway system; and .
WHEREAS, during the late .1990s, the City Council worked diligently to minimize the taking of
. additional Richfield homes for the expansion of 1-35W; and. .
WHEREAS, the City Council is committed to the protection of the City's single family
neighborhoods, especially those already impacted by prior transportation system projects; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has determined that the 1-
494/1-35W interchange project will require the expansion of north-bound lanes on 1-35W which will
impact the configuration of the entrance ramp to north-bound 1-35W at 76th Street; and
WHEREAS, under MnDOT's plan, these improvements to 1-35W will require the taking of
homes on Girard and Humbolt Avenues; and
WHEREAS, the City Councirbelieves that the use of creative solutions by MnDOT can
accomplish the State's transportation goals in this area without any further sacrifices of single family
Aomes in Richfield; and
WHEREAS, the City Council fully recognizes that funding for the 1-494/1-35W interchange is not
in MnDOT's 10 year plan and funding for many Statewide transportation projects may not be
appropriated for longer than MnDOT's 10 year plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has not taken a policy position on this issue because of the
uncertainties of State funding and timing of the project; and
WHEREAS, the timing and funding uncertainties do not negate the need for the City Council to
send a message to the State's transportation policymakers that the Richfield City Council does not
support transportation solutions for the State that, once again, sacrifice Richfield homes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council
of the City of Richfield do hereby declare their support of the homeowners
on both Girard and Humboldt Avenues; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLveD that the Mayor and City Council of the
City of Richfield do hereby declare their opposition to the taking of any
homes in this area for the 1-494/1-35W transportation project.
ADOPTED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 24th day of
September 2002.
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eM. Sandahl
C il Member, At Large
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Gertrude Ulrich
Council Member, Ward 2
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Nancy Gibbs,