09-10216rRESOLUTION NO. 10216
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO ENTER INTO A LAND
ACQUISITION, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR THE EDINA-RICHFIELD (1-RF-491 RELIEF)
INTERCEPTOR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council, as part of its metropolitan wastewater
treatment facilities, proposes to design and construct a gravity interceptor (1-RF-491 Relief
Interceptor "Project") through the City to increase capacity and improve redundancy and
reliability of its interceptor facilities in the Richfield and Edina service area; and
WHEREAS, the Project will pass through awell-developed section of the City
affecting many residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, city staff has existing and well-developed relationships and
communications channels with these residents, businesses, and other agencies; and
WHEREAS, several Project tasks involve interactions with residents and
businesses, such as easement acquisition, burying overhead electric utilities, public
information and involvement, street restoration and traffic control planning; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has further determined that it could best utilize
its staff and financial resources by seeking City staff support and coordination of the
Project's land acquisition, public information, and design tasks and execution of other
tasks; and
WHEREAS, the City has requested that the Metropolitan Council design and
construct additional streetscape on 76t" Street between 11t" and 12t" Avenues as part of
the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council and the City of Richfield agree that each is
authorized to enter into this Agreement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 471.59, that the
Project may be carried out by the parties hereto as provided by this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Richfield enter into a Land
Acquisition, Design, and Construction Cooperation Agreement with the Metropolitan
Council to provide payment for additional streetscape on 76t" Street and to obtain
reimbursement for staff time and other associated costs to be performed as part of the
Edina-Richfield (1-RF-491 Relief) Interceptor Improvements Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield that the
Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed for and on behalf of the City
of Richfield to execute and enter into an Agreement and any amendments to the
Agreement.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 10th day of
February, 2009. _
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Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Th a Schyma, Depu y City Clerk