15-11053r RESOLUTION NO. 11053
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ROUNDABOUT AS THE PREFERRED DESIGN
ALTERNATIVE AT 66TH STREET (CSAH 53) AND NICOLLET AVENUE (CSAH 52)
INTERSECTION
WHEREAS, the Transportation Commission has recommended a roundabout as the
preferred alternative at 66th Street and Nicollet Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Commission has recommended the use of pedestrian
activated warning systems, such as rectangular rapid flashing beacons, as a tool to increase
yielding rates and improve pedestrian safety; and
WHEREAS, the roundabout alternative improves safety at the intersection including
reduced severity of crashes; and
WHEREAS, the roundabout alternative provides increased long-term capacity; and
WHEREAS, this alternative is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and will
provide increased opportunities for landscaping and public space; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County must still approve the design because both 66th Street
and Nicollet Avenue are county roads.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE ROUNDABOUT ALTERNATIVE
IS APPROVED AS THE PREFERRED DESIGN ALTERNATIVE FOR THE 66TH STREET
AND NICOLLET AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT; AND
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE USE OF PEDESTRIAN ACTIVATED
WARNING DEVICES BE INCLUDED IN THE DESIGN TO FURTHER INCREASE
PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLIST SAFETY.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 24th day of February,
2015.
sOri
eb.ie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
t
Eliza•eth !anHo•a", City Clerk