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RESOLUTION NO. 9671
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TWO-LANE ROUNDABOUT AS THE PREFERRED
DESIGN ALTERNATIVE AT 66TH STREET AND PORTLAND AVENUE INTERSECTION
WHEREAS, the Transportation Commission has recommended the Two-Lane
Roundabout as the preferred alternative at 66th Street and Portland 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 other build
alternatives; and
WHEREAS, this alternative will require less right-of-way than the other build
alternatives; and
WHEREAS, this alternative is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and
will provide opportunities for landscaping; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County still must approve the design because both 66th
Street and Portland Avenue are county roads.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TWO-LANE ROUNDABOUT
IS APPROVED AS THE PREFERRED DESIGN ALTERNATIVE FOR THE 66TH
STREET AND PORTLAND 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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