12-13-2022 Resolution No. 12035RESOLUTION NO. 12035
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE 66TH STREET AND RICHFIELD PARKWAY
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENST ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION GRANT APPLICATION
WHEREAS, The Minnesota legislature established the Active Transportation program in
2018 which is administered by MnDOT; and
WHEREAS, The program aims to increase the number of people walking and biking by
providing planning and infrastructure grants; and
WHEREAS, Active Transportation infrastructure funding is for construction costs and does
not require a local match, however, the City will be required to pay administration and engineering
expenses; and
WHEREAS, Grant requests must be between $50,000 and $500,000 and are due by
December 30, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Public Works is looking to upgrade the pedestrian crossings at the 66th Street
(CSAH 53) and Richfield Parkway intersection that operates as a roundabout; and
WHEREAS, The proposed improvements will include Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons
(RRFB) at all legs of the roundabout, and upgrades to the pedestrian refuges and approaches to
meet ADA guidelines on the north, east, and south legs; and
WHEREAS, RRFBs will provide high visibility to motorists approaching pedestrian
crosswalks at the roundabout; and
WHEREAS, RRFBs will help enhance safety by reducing crashes between vehicles and
pedestrians at the roundabout; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County supports this funding application and agrees to operate and
maintain the new roadway infrastructure along CSAH 53 for the useful life of the improvements;
and
WHEREAS, if the above project is selected for funding in the amount of $255,000,
construction is tentatively scheduled for 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield invests in infrastructure to best serve today’s and
tomorrow’s residents, businesses, and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield ensures that City services are accessible to people of all
races, ethnicities, incomes, and abilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Richfield
supports Public Works’ 2022 Active Transportation application for 66t St. and Richfield Parkway
intersection improvements.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 13th day of December, 2022.
Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kari Sinning, City Clerk