14-11007r RESOLUTION NO. 11007
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE 77TH STREET UNDERPASS
PROJECT FUNDING APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has previously completed phased improvements
to 77th Street Corridor including 77th Street expansion and the reconstruction of the
Penn Avenue Bridge over 1-494, the 76th Street Bridge over I-35W, and the Lyndale
Avenue Bridge over 1-494; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield proposes to provide a multi-modal connection
via the 77th Street underpass to regional destinations such as MSP International Airport
and the Mall of America as well as a Regional Trail connection between the Minneapolis
Grand Rounds system and the Minnesota National Wildlife Refuge; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield understands that the 77th Street Underpass
Project will aid 1-494 traffic congestion by removing local vehicle trips from the Principal
Arterial system as well as providing increased transit service to destinations along the
corridor; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has determined that the 77th Street Underpass
Project will create increased redevelopment opportunities along the 1-494 corridor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Richfield approves the submission of the 77th Street Underpass 2014 Application for
Federal Surface Transportation Program funds. The application includes the
construction of 77th Street via underpass of TH 77 to complete the planned A Minor
Arterial Reliever and improve connections to destinations for walking, biking, and transit
use along this corridor.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 25th day of
November, 2014.
Pat Elliott, Mayor Pro Tempore
ATTEST:
Elizabeth VanHoose, City Clerk