2026-06-23 Resolution 12431City of Richfield June 23, 2026
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 12431
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Motion by: Hayford Oleary
Seconded by: Coleman-Woods
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING REGIONAL SOLICITATION APPLICATION FOR
WEST 68TH STREET SIDEWALK PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council’s regional solicitation is a competitive allocation
process for federal and state infrastructure funding available to local governments in the Twin
Cities region; and
WHEREAS, the regional solicitation’s Local Pedestrian Facilities category’s purpose is
to fund construction of and improvements to pedestrian-focused facilities that improve mobility,
safety or accessibility for pedestrians in local communities; and
WHEREAS, there is currently a gap in the City’s sidewalk network on 68th Street
between Lyndale Avenue and Portland Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the gap was identified as a Priority Pedestrian Route in the 2018 Pedestrian
Master Plan, and a Priority Neighborhood Route in the 2024 Active Transportation Action Plan;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed project would create a direct sidewalk connection between
Wood Lake Nature Center and Richfield City Hall; and
WHEREAS, no local government match funding is required if the project is selected;
and
WHEREAS, if the above project is selected, construction is feasible in 2028 or 2029;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield owns the roadway being submitted and will operate
and maintain the roadway for its design life; 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’ 2026 regional solicitation application for the West 68th Street Sidewalk
project between Lyndale Avenue and Portland Avenue.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 23rd day of June,
2026.
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
Mary B. Supple, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michelle Friedrich, City Clerk