2026-06-23 Resolution 12435City of Richfield June 23, 2026
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 12435
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Motion by: Hayford Oleary
Seconded by: Coleman-Woods
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING REGIONAL SOLICITATION APPLICATION FOR
WEST 76TH STREET AND NEWTON AVENUE INTERSECTION 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 Proactive Safety category’s purpose is to fund
projects that reduce fatalities and serious injuries, as well as increase safety and comfort of
people outside of vehicles by focusing on locations with a high severe crash risk that may not
have a documented severe crash history; and
WHEREAS, West 76th Street and Newton Avenue would be reconstructed as a
roundabout; and
WHEREAS, West 76th Street and Newton Avenue is currently a four-leg signalized
intersection; and
WHEREAS, the existing signal system is reaching the end of its useful life and has been
identified for replacement in 2030; and
WHEREAS, converting signalized intersections to roundabouts reduces fatal and
serious 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 & Newton
Avenue intersection 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