04-23 Resolution No. 12202RESOLUTION NO. 12202
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY
PROJECT FUNDING (CPF) GRANT APPLICATION FOR
73RD STREET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has been pursuing a replacement for the existing
pedestrian bridge at 73rd Street over I-35W; and
WHEREAS, the 73rd Street pedestrian bridge is one of only three crossings of I-35W
within Richfield, and the only crossing dedicated solely to non-vehicular users; and
WHEREAS, the bridge has been identified as a key connection for residents and
school-aged children across I-35W in the city’s Bicycle Master Plan, Pedestrian Master Plan,
and Active Transportation Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the existing bridge is not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities
Act; and
WHEREAS, the reconstructed bridge would provide a more direct accessible
crossing of I-35W to Richfield Middle School and High School students and families than the
busy vehicular crossings at 66th and 76th Streets; and
WHEREAS, CPF grants are specifically targeted to shovel-ready projects in
Congressional members’ districts that demonstrate broad community engagement and
support and will work to improve the lives of residents and business owners in the district;
and
WHEREAS, the identified project will improve accessibility across a freeway barrier,
creating safer conditions for residents who are walking, biking, and rolling in Richfield ; and
WHEREAS, the direct benefits listed above will be directly experienced by the diverse
populations of Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District; and
WHEREAS, project stakeholders have identified this project through community
outreach and engagement and will continue that effort to ensure that equity considerations
are front and center to this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Richfield enthusiastically
expresses its support for the CPF grant application for the 73rd Street Pedestrian Bridge
Replacement.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 23rd day of April,
2024.
Mary B. Supple, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kelly Wynn, Interim City Clerk