96-101 - 12-03 Support Six Lane Option Between TH 55 and 50th AVe N0esolution 96-101 December 3, 1996
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SIX LANE OPTION AND THE
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR RECONSTRUCTION
OF HIGHWAY 100 BETWEEN HIGHWAY 55 AND 50TH AVENUE NORTH
WHEREAS, the proposed reconstruction of Highway 100 corridor in and through the
cities of Golden Valley, Crystal, Robbinsdale and Brooklyn Center has been delayed for
the past 30 years -,-and,
WHEREAS, the North Metro Highway 100 Council comprising the cries of Brooklyn
Center, Robbinsdale, Crystal, New Hope, Golden Valley and Hennepin County was formed
in 1994 to work with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan
Council for upgrading the above noted corridor; and,
WHEREAS, Stage 1 (Glenwood Avenue to Golden Valley Road) is programmed for
letting in 1998; and,
WHEREAS, Stage 2 (20th Avenue North to 39th Avenue North) and Stage 3 (39th
AhAvenue North to Indiana Avenue North) are programmed for funding in the Metropolitan
ouncil's 1996 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP); and,
WHEREAS, Stage 4 (Indiana Avenue to 50th Avenue North) and Stage 5 (Golden
Valley Road to 29th Avenue North) are recommended for funding in the proposed 1997
Metropolitan Council Transportation Program Plan (TPP); and,
WHEREAS, the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) as submitted by the
Minnesota Department of Transportation recommends that Highway 100 be upgraded and
cites the following findings that support the reconstruction:
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1. Air quality will be improved to be lower than state and federal jstandards.
2. Water quality should improve in creeks and lakes with the detention and
sedimentation ponds and other design features.
3. Flooding on the T.H. 100 mainline at certain intersections will be reduced
with the proposed design elements.
4. Reduction of diversion traffic during peak congestion times onto parallel
routes and local streets.
5. Replacement of four bridges that are in poor condition.
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December 3, 1996
6. Rectify the number of shortcomings on the present roadway by reducing
the number of access points and eliminating. at grade access, increasing
capacity, addressing transportation demand and reducing travel times.
7. Provision for a six lane option to meet anticipated future traffic demands
including a HOV lane.
WHEREAS, the DEIS document details the options of providing for either a 4 or 6
lane mainline.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Golden Valley:
1. Approves the DEIS as presented.
2. Specifically approves the six lane mainline option so there is the ability to
meet future traffic demands along with consideration for an HOV lane as
a sub-altemative.
3. Strongly urges for the completion of the Final EIS ii and actual
reconstruction of Highway 100 commence without any further undue
delay.
4. Agrees to transmit this resolution to the Minnesota Commissioner of
. Transportation, the Metropolitan Council, the Federal Highway
Administration and any additional entity found necessary to ble advised.
Mary E. Anderson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Shirley J. Nelson, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member ;
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: ; and
the following voted against the same: ; whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the City Clerk.