11-14 Resolution No. 12144RESOLUTION NO. 12144
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR 73rd STREET SIDEWALK EXTENSION 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 Pedestrian Facilities category’s purpose is to
fund pedestrian facility projects that focus on increasing the availability and attractiveness
of walking or rolling by improving safety and removing gaps in the system; and
WHEREAS, there is currently a gap in the city’s sidewalk system on 73rd St between
Portland Ave and Cedar Ave; and
WHEREAS, the sidewalk gap was identified as a Priority Pedestrian Route in the
2018 Pedestrian Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the sidewalk gap is within a half mile of Centennial, STEM, and RDLS
elementary schools; and
WHEREAS , approximately 13% of Centennial students, 5% of STEM students, and
8% of RDLS students walk or bike to school; and
WHEREAS, closing the 73rd St pedestrian gap and improving pedestrian crossings
will increase safety and improve the experience of the entire community, including students
traveling to and from school; 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 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 73rd Street Sidewalk
Extension project between Portland Ave and Cedar Ave.
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