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RESOLUTION NO. 9670
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TWO-LANE ROUNDABOUT AS THE PREFERRED
DESIGN ALTERNATIVE AT 66TH STREET AND 17TH AVENUE INTERSECTION
WHEREAS, the Transportation Commission has recommended the Two-Lane
Roundabout as the preferred alternative at 66th Street and 17th Avenue; and
WHEREAS, this alternative improves safety at the intersection including reduced
severity of crashes; and
WHEREAS, this alternative provides increased long-term capacity; and
WHEREAS, the cost of this alternative is less than the cost of the other build
alternative; and
WHEREAS, this alternative will require similar right-of-way to the other build
alternative; and
WHEREAS, this alternative is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood
provides good land access and will provide opportunities for landscaping; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County still must approve the design because 66th Street is
a county road.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TWO-LANE ROUNDABOUT
IS APPROVED AS THE PREFERRED DESIGN ALTERNATIVE FOR THE 66TH
STREET AND 17TH AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT; AND,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT A SEPARATE REVIEW OF THE DESIGN
FOR PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLISTS BE PERFORMED
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 25th day of
October, 2005.
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