2026-06-23 Resolution 12434City of Richfield June 23, 2026
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 12434
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Motion by: Hayford Oleary
Seconded by: Coleman-Woods
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING REGIONAL SOLICITATION APPLICATION FOR
WEST 76TH STREET MODERNIZATION 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 Roadway Modernization category’s purpose is to
fund projects that implement a complete streets approach in policy, planning, operations and
maintenance of roads; emphasize and prioritize the safety of people outside vehicles in the
transportation right-of-way; and plan for and invest in first/last mile freight connections between
major freight generators and the regional highway system; and
WHEREAS, the project would reconstruct West 76th Street from Xerxes Avenue to
Sheridan Avenue, including new sidewalks on both sides of the street and a roundabout at
Upton Avenue; and
WHEREAS, West 76th Street from Xerxes Avenue to Sheridan Avenue is a four-lane
undivided road; and
WHEREAS, converting four lane undivided roads to three lanes reduces rear-end, right
angle, and head-on crashes; and
WHEREAS, West 76th Street connects low, medium, and high-density housing with the
Centennial Lakes commercial area, Best Buy headquarters, and public transit; and
WHEREAS, a 20% local government match funding is required if the project is selected;
and
WHEREAS, if the above project is selected, construction is feasible in either 2030 or
2031; 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.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Richfield
supports Public Works’ 2026 regional solicitation application for the West 76th Street
modernization project.
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