02-26 Resolution No. 11612 RESOLUTION NO. 11612
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO
HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR CORRIDOR PLANNING PROGRAM FUNDS
FOR PENN AVENUE
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield (the "City") is a city located within Hennepin
county and is therefore eligible to access the Community Works Corridor Planning
Grant funds; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified certain property for redevelopment and
revitalization within the Penn Avenue Corridor, north of 66th Street; and
WHEREAS, current roadway and pedestrian infrastructure in this area is an
impediment to economic development, private investment, job growth, and also to
public safety; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the need for, and benefit of, additional study of
this area to support investment, improved connections, and an enhanced tax base in
the Penn Avenue Corridor.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council supports and
otherwise affirms and ratifies the submittal of application for the Corridor Planning Grant
administered by Hennepin County Community Works and authorizes the Mayor and
City Manager to execute any agreements as are necessary to implement the project on
behalf of the applicant.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 26th day of
February, 2019.
Pc‘CtA/LU 9/0
Maria Regan Gonz z, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Elizabeth VanHoose, ity Clerk