2026-07-14 Resolution 12441City of Richfield July 14, 2026
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 12441
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Motion by: Coleman-Woods
Seconded by: Hayford Oleary
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION
FOR WEST 76TH STREET & NEWTON AVENUE INTERSECTION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Improvement
Program (HSIP) is a competitive allocation process for federal infrastructure funding available to local
governments in the Twin Cities region; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of HSIP funding is to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities
and serious injuries on all public roads; 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 minimum 10% 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Richfield supports
Public Works’ 2026 Highway Safety Improvement Program application for the West 76th Street and
Newton Avenue intersection project.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 14th day of July, 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