06-12 Resolution No. 11505 RESOLUTION NO. 11505
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE 69th STREET WEST
PEDESTRIAN PROJECT FUNDING APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL SURFACE
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield understands that 69th Street West from Xerxes
Avenue to Penn Avenue is designated as a Collector Roadway; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has a policy to provide a sidewalk on one side
of Collector Roadways; and
WHEREAS, 69th Street West from Xerxes Avenue to Penn Avenue does not
have a sidewalk; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has an approved Complete Streets Policy; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has completed a Guiding Principles process for
major transportation projects; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has determined that the 69th Street Pedestrian
Improvements Project will create improved safety and mobility along the corridor; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council is currently accepting applications as part
of the Regional Solicitation process for federal funding of transportation projects through
the Federal Highway Administration's Surface Transportation Program (STP); and
WHEREAS, the STP purpose aligns with the needed improvements on 69th
Street West from Xerxes Avenue to Penn Avenue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Richfield approves the submission of the 69th Street Pedestrian Improvements Project
2018 Application for Federal Surface Transportation Program funds. The application
includes the construction of a sidewalk from Xerxes Avenue to Penn Avenue, along with
reconstruction of curbs, drainage, driveways, alleys approaches and minor grading to
construct the sidewalk along this corridor.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 12th day of
June, 2018.
Pat Elliott, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Elizabeth VanHoo e, City C erk