2025-01-14 Resolution 12289City of Richfield January 14, 2025
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 12289
Motion by: Christensen
Seconded by: Hayford Oleary
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR SHERIDAN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SAFE
ROUTES TO SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s (MnDOT’s) Safe Routes
to School Infrastructure Funding solicitation is a competitive state funding allocation process
available to local governments, school districts, and other schools in the state of Minnesota;
and
WHEREAS, the Infrastructure Funding program’s purpose is to fund school-adjacent
pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure improvements; and
WHEREAS, infrastructure improvements near Sheridan Hills Elementary School
have been identified by a 2024 Safe Routes to School Design Assistance Study; and
WHEREAS, approximately 8% of Sheridan Hills students walked or biked to school
as of the most recent tally report in 2022; and
WHEREAS, improving sidewalks and pedestrian crossings will increase safety and
improve the experience of the entire community, including students traveling to and from
school; and
WHEREAS, no local government match funding is required for capital construction if
the project is selected; and
WHEREAS, the City will be responsible for funding engineering, right of way,
inspection, and other non-SRTS eligible costs, as well as SRTS-eligible items in excess of
the SRTS Infrastructure Funding grant amount if the project is selected; and
WHEREAS, if the above project is selected, construction is tentatively scheduled for
2026; 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’ Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Funding application for
pedestrian infrastructure near the Sheridan Hills Elementary School campus.
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City of Richfield January 14, 2025
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 12289
VOTING AYE VOTING NAY
Supple, Mary Supple, Mary
Burk, Walter Burk, Walter
Christensen, Sharon Christensen, Sharon
Coleman-Woods, Rori Coleman-Woods, Rori
Hayford Oleary, Sean Hayford Oleary, Sean
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 14th day of January,
2025.
Mary B. Supple, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michelle Friedrich, City Clerk
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