11-14 Resolution No. 12143RESOLUTION NO. 12143
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR W 76TH ST AND KNOX AVE INTERSECTION
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 Spot Mobility category’s purpose is to fund
lower-cost, at-grade intersection projects that reduce delay and crashes ; and
WHEREAS, W 76th St and Knox Ave is currently a four-leg signalized intersection;
and
WHEREAS, the existing signal system is reaching the end of its useful life and has
been identified for replacement in 2028; and
WHEREAS, converting signalized intersections to roundabouts reduces fatal and
serious 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, the intersection is used by Metro Transit’s Orange Line Bus Rapid
Transit route; and
WHEREAS, there is currently no trail facility connecting the Nine Mile Creek
Regional Trail to the Orange Line underpass underneath I-494; 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
2029; 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 W 76th St and
Knox Ave intersection project.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 14th day of November,
2023.
Mary Supple, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dustin Leslie, City Clerk