2024-10-08 Resolution 12259RESOLUTION NO. 12259
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY’S
PREFERRED CONCEPT FOR THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN OF
COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 52 (NICOLLET AVENUE)
HENNEPIN COUNTY PROJECT NO. 2120800
WHEREAS, Hennepin County has programmed a reconstruction project along
County State Aid Highway 52 (Nicollet Avenue) from 77th Street to 66th Street in 2026; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County and the City of Richfield have sought public input on
the design elements of the roadway since August 2023, utilizing Richfield’s Public
Engagement Process; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County and their consultant staff have met with the Richfield
Transportation Commission five times to seek direction and recommendation from the
Commission on design elements; and
WHEREAS, the Preferred Concept includes a three-lane roadway section, a buffered
single direction separated bike path on both sides of the roadway, widened sidewalks ; and
WHEREAS, at 76th Street, 73rd Street, 70th Street, and 67th Street, the Preferred
Concept includes compact roundabouts for traffic control and safety of all intersection users
by reducing conflict points; and
WHEREAS, at 75th Street, 72nd Street, and 68th Street, the Preferred Concept
includes left turn lanes with median refuges to facilitate vehicle access and increase
pedestrian safety; and
WHEREAS, at 74th Street, 71st Street, and 69th Street, the Preferred Concept includes
a full median to reduce vehicle conflict points and increase safety for all users of the
roadway; and
WHEREAS, at 76th Street, 72nd Street, and 70th Street, the Preferred Concept
includes rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) to improve visibility of pedestrians and
bicyclists for drivers; and
WHEREAS, at 75th Street, 74th Street, 72nd Street, 71st Street, 69th Street, and 68th
Street, the Preferred Concept includes curb extensions and raised crosswalks to shorten
crossing distances and increase visibility of pedestrians and bicyclists; and
WHEREAS, the Preferred Concept emphasizes the Transportation Commission’s
Guiding Principles; and
WHEREAS, the Preferred Concept fulfills goals laid out in the city’s Bicycle Master
Plan, Pedestrian Master Plan, and Active Transportation Action Plan ; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Commission has unanimously recommended the
Preferred Concept at their September 4, 2024 regular meeting; 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,
Minnesota, supports Hennepin County’s Preferred Concept for County State Aid Highway
52 (Nicollet Avenue).
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 8th day of October, 2024.
Mary Supple, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michelle Friedrich, City Clerk