09-10248rRESOLUTION NO. 10248
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR
FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield believes that portions of the City's arterial roads
are in need of reconstruction; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield proposes to "right size" arterial roads to fit the
forecasted travel modes in corridors at the time reconstruction occurs to meet mobility and
safety goals consistent with Hennepin County's transportation policies; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield is committed to promote walking and biking as
alternative travel modes to the automobile; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield supports the conversion of four-lane to three-lane
sections (center left turn lane) with multi-purpose paved shoulders along portions of
arterials that can safely and effectively move traffic of all modes; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Richfield approves- the submission of applications for Federal Surface Transportation
Program funds. The applications include: (1) the Reconstruction of Portland Avenue
between 62"d Street and 77t" Street and (2) the Reconstruction of 66t" Street between
Portland Avenue and Richfield Parkway to improve facilities for walking, biking, and transit
use along these corridors.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 9th day of June,
2009.
S
bbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibs City Clerk