09-10 Resolution No. 11648 RESOLUTION NO. 11648
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CONGRESS
FOR THE NEW URBANISM FOR A 2020 CONGRESS LEGACY PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield (the "City") is a city located within the Twin Cities area
and is therefore eligible to apply for the Congress Legacy Project; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified certain property for redevelopment and revitalization
in an area surrounding Portland Avenue and Interstate 494 ("Portland Gateway); 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, this area is home to many historically underrepresented and underserved
residents and has been identified by the Metropolitan Council as an Area of Concentrated
Poverty where 50% or more of residents are people of color; and
WHEREAS, this area is anticipated to be the focus of major roadway and transit projects
in the near future; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified this area as a location in which there is a great
opportunity to create a safer and more vibrant neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified the City of Bloomington as a critical partner to
revitalization work within this project area; 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; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to participating fully in the Congress Legacy Project
via matching funds, staff time, meeting accommodations, publicity, public outreach, and other
support; and.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council supports and otherwise
affirms the submittal of joint application with the City of Bloomington for the Congress Legacy
Project administered by the Congress for the New Urbanism 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 10th day of
September, 2019.
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Maria Regan Gonzale , Mayor
ATT ST:
Elizab h VanHoose, City Clerk