05-09 Resolution No. 12093RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FROM THE MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS AT 66TH STREET AND
RICHFIELD PARKWAY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Richfield is the official governing body
of the City of Richfield, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota legislature established the Active Transportation
program in 2018 which is administered by the Minnesota Department of Transportation;
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 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; and
WHEREAS, the City applied for an Active Transportation grant for to construct
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, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has granted $235,950
to the City of Richfield for construction of RRFBs and improved pedestrian facilities at
the 66th Street and Richfield Parkway roundabout; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the City’s best interests
to accept these funds for construction of RRFBs and improved pedestrian facilities at
the 66th Street and Richfield Parkway roundabout; and
WHEREAS, construction is scheduled for 2024; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Department of Transportation requirements specify that
the City must agree to finance any cost in excess of the grant amount; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota statute 465.03 requires every acceptance of a grant or
devise of real personal property on terms prescribed by the donor be made by
resolution by a two-thirds majority of the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and
directed to take any and all actions required to accept the grant funds for and on behalf
of the City.
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Res. 12093
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 9th day of
May, 2023.
Mary Supple, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dustin Leslie, City Clerk