11-14 Resolution No. 12141RESOLUTION NO. 12141
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR W 76TH ST MODERNIZATION REGIONAL
SOLICITATION APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council’s regional solicitation is a competitive federal
funding allocation process available to local governments in the Twin Cities region ; and
WHEREAS, the regional solicitation’s Roadway Reconstruction/Modernization
category’s purpose is to fund roadway preservation projects that improve infrastructure
condition, reduce crashes, and enhance multimodal travel options; and
WHEREAS, W 76th St from Xerxes Ave to Sheridan Ave i s a four lane undivided
road; and
WHEREAS, converting four lane undivided roads to three lanes reduces rear-end,
right angle, and head-on crashes; and
WHEREAS, W 76th St connects low, medium, and high density housing with the
Centennial Lakes commercial area, Best Buy headquarters, and public transit; and
WHEREAS, a 20% local government match funding is required if the project is
selected; and
WHEREAS, if the above project is selected, construction is tentatively scheduled for
2028; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield supports the inclusion of W 76th St between
York Ave and Xerxes Ave within the City of Edina in the application, contingent on
approval by the City of Edina; 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’ 2023 regional solicitation application for the W 76th St
modernization project.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 14th day of November,
2023.
Mary B. Supple, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dustin Leslie, City Clerk