02-28 Resolution No. 12075RESOLUTION NO. 12075
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FOR THE TRUNK HIGHWAY 62/TRUNK HIGHWAY 77
INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS CORRIDORS OF COMMERCE PROJECT
SUBMITTAL
WHEREAS, the Corridors of Commerce program was created in 2013 by the
Minnesota Legislature to focus additional transportation investments in state highway
projects that directly and indirectly foster economic growth for the State; and
WHEREAS, the Corridors of Commerce program has funded 34 projects to date
with cumulative legislative appropriations of nearly $932 million; and
WHEREAS, the current round of Corridors of Commerce grant funding totals
$250 million; and
WHEREAS, the Corridors of Commerce program is designed to fund worthy
projects on the trunk highway network that are not otherwise programmed for
construction by the State; and
WHEREAS, each eligible entity may submit one project for consideration by the
Corridors of Commerce Program and is encouraged to formally support other projects
via resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Trunk Highway 62/Trunk Highway 77 Interchange Improvements
Project proposes the addition of an eastbound auxiliary lane on TH 62 between Portland
Ave and TH 77, removal of the 14th Ave pedestrian bridge and construction of an ADA-
compliant pedestrian bridge at 12th Ave, construction of noise walls along TH 62
between 11th Ave and Bloomington Ave, and removal of the westbound TH 62 to
southbound TH 77 loop and construction of a controlled intersection north of the
interchange; and
WHEREAS, this project would benefit Richfield via a reduction in traffic volumes
on local roadways—specifically Portland Ave and 66th St—by retaining more eastbound
traffic on TH 62, replacing an out of date regional pedestrian connection, and providing
sound barriers along the freeway; and
WHEREAS, this project would meet the stated Corridors of Commerce goals by
improving highway operations on segments where bottlenecks currently exist and
therefore improving the movement of freight and reducing barriers to regional
commerce.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota that it supports the Trunk Highway 62/Trunk Highway 77
Interchange Improvements Corridors of Commerce Project application.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 28th day of
February, 2023.
Mary Supple, Mayor
ATTEST:
Chris Swanson, Acting City Clerk