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RESOLUTION NO. 9672
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ALIGNMENT FOR THE 66TH STREET AND
PORTLAND AVENUE INTERSECTION
WHEREAS, the Transportation Commission has recommended that the Two-Lane
Roundabout design, be approved as the preferred alternative at 66th Street and Portland
Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended a preferred alignment for
the 66th Street and Portland Avenue intersection improvement that facilitates land use
planning and accommodates pedestrian, transit and streets cape elements; and
WHEREAS, this alternative will require less right of way than the other build
alternatives; and
WHEREAS, the alignment options were evaluated based on future reuse
possibilities consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF RICHFIELD APPROVES
THE PROPOSED ALIGNMENT AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMISSION
FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AT 66TH STREET AND PORTLAND AVENUE IN SUCH A
MANNER AS TO ACCOMMODATE PEDESTRIAN, TRANSIT AND STREETSCAPE
ELEMENTS.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 25th day of
October, 2005.
ATTEST:
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Nancy ~ity Clerk