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RESOLUTION NO. 8440
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RESOLUTION THANKING THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR THE SPIRIT OF COOPERATION SHOWN IN WORKING WITH THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD ON VARIOUS TRANSPORTATION ISSUES
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has demonstrated its
commitment to cooperate with the City of Richfield on various transportation issues over the
past several years; and
WHEREAS, the spirit of cooperation by the Minnesota Department of Transportation
has led to a major east-west arterial in Richfield known as 77th Street to serve as a reliever
arterial for 1-494; and
WHEREAS, the redesign of the extension of the 1-35W high occupancy vehicle lane
from 1-494 to 42nd Street in Minneapolis is a significant improvement over the preferred
alternative described in the January 1995 Final Environmental Impact Statement for 1-35W;
and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will address the City of
Richfield's storm water management concerns as part of the proposed extension of the 1-
35W high occupancy vehicle lane and simultaneously offer the City a chance to explore
redevelopment opportunities around Richfield Lake; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has successfully engaged in
forming partnerships with the City of Richfield and other local governments to implement the
1-494 Integrated Corridor Traffic Management Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield
that:
1. The City Council of the City of Richfield wishes to express its appreciation to the
Minnesota Department of Transportation for its spirit of cooperation and its willingness to
enter into partnerships that have led to creative solutions to the City of Richfield's
transportation concerns.
2. The City Council also encourages the Minnesota Department of Transportation and
its Commissioner James Denn to continue to engage local governments in state and regional
highway solutions for the mutual benefit of all participants.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 27th day of
January, 1997. \ / ~ n
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Martin J. Kirscn, ayor
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Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk