2026-06-23 Resolution 12433City of Richfield June 23, 2026
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 12433
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Motion by: Hayford Oleary
Seconded by: Coleman-Woods
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING REGIONAL SOLICITATION APPLICATION FOR
RICHFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL 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, the 7400 block of Oliver Avenue is a key segment for students getting to school
by all modes of transportation; and
WHEREAS, there is an existing sidewalk gap along 74th Street between Penn Avenue and
Oliver Avenue; and
WHEREAS, this project was identified through the 2024 Safe Routes to School Design
Assistance project and was included in the 2025 Richfield Public Schools Safe Routes to School
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project would calm traffic along the 7400 block of Oliver Avenue,
increase visibility of pedestrians crossing Oliver Avenue at 74th Street and 75th Street, and increase
visibility for users of the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail; 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 Richfield Middle School Safe
Routes to School project on 74th Street between Penn Avenue and Oliver Avenue and on Oliver
Avenue between 74th Street and 75th Street.
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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