09-10298rRESOLUTION NO. 10298
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL RELIEF INTERCEPTOR
(1-RF-491 RELIEF INTERCEPTOR) CONSTRUCTION PROJECT WHICH INCLUDES
THE RECONSTRUCTION OF PORTIONS OF 75T" STREET, HUMBOLDT AVENUE,
76T" STREET, 11T" AVENUE, 72ND STREET, AND DIAGONAL BOULEVARD
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council, as part of its metropolitan wastewater
treatment facilities, proposes to construct a gravity interceptor 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 Metropolitan Council is authorized by Minnesota Statutes §
473.504 to construct any interceptor or treatment works determined to be necessary or
convenient for the collection and disposal of sewage in the metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has supported the City's public involvement
process identifying new streetscapes which will improve the non-motorized and pedestrian
travel across the City through the use of on-street bike lanes, sidewalks, and utility
undergrounding; and
WHEREAS, the City has worked cooperatively with the Metropolitan Council and
Three Rivers Park District to ensure the plans include design features that support the
successful operations of the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail through Richfield; and
WHEREAS, safety and traffic calming measures are incorporated into the streetscape
design including boulevard trees, utility undergrounding, and curb bump-outs; and
WHEREAS, the City has overseen the final design and final plan development; and
WHEREAS, the final plans are on file at the Richfield Public Works Facility, 1901 E.
66th Street, Richfield, labeled and identified as 1-RF-491 Relief Interceptor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Richfield supports the
Metropolitan Council Relief Interceptor (1-RF-491 Relief Interceptor) Construction Project.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 27th day of
October, 2009.
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibbs ity Clerk