06-58 - 09-19 - Authorize Agreement with Soo Line for Bridge over Golden Valley Rd Resolution 06-58 September 19, 2006
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH THE SOO LINE
RAILROAD COMPANY, D/B/A CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY, FOR REPLACEMENT
OF RAILROAD BRIDGE NO. 90606 OVER GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD
JUST EAST OF DOUGLAS DRIVE, PROJECT NO. 01-13
WHEREAS, the Soo Line Railroad Company, d/b/a Canadian Pacific Railway,
operates a north-south line through the City of Golden Valley that crosses over Golden
Valley Road (MSAS Route #411) on Bridge No. 90606; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Golden Valley has authorized approval
of a Contingent Bill of Sale with the Soo Line Railroad Company, d/b/a Canadian Pacific
Railway to transfer ownership of the bridge contingent on receiving funding and its
awarding a contract for the replacement of the bridge; and
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley has received funding for replacement of
Bridge No. 90606 from the 2006 State of Minnesota Transportation Bonding Bill; and
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley intends to replace the existing bridge and the
Soo Line Railroad Company, d/b/a Canadian Pacific Railway will continue to operate while
the new bridge is under construction; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to define the responsibilities of both the City of Golden
Valley and the Soo Line Railroad Company, d/b/a Canadian Pacific Railway for the
construction of the replacement bridge; and
WHEREAS, Bridge No. 90606 has a vertical clearance of 11 feet 8 inches, which is
less than the Minnesota maximum vehicle legal limit height of 13 feet 6 inches; and,
WHEREAS, Golden Valley Road (MSAS Route #411) serves an industrial park and
many residential neighborhoods; and,
WHEREAS, Bridge No. 90606 has been hit numerous times by trucks; and,
WHEREAS, Bridge No. 90606 has been inspected and has a sufficiency rating of 0
on a scale of 0 to 100, with the upper limit of 100; and
WHEREAS, replacement of Bridge No. 90606 has been identified in the City of
Golden Valley's 2006 Capital Improvement Program; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of Golden
Valley, Minnesota, authorizes entering into the agreement with the Soo Line Railroad
Company, d/b/a Canadian Pacific Railway, for the replacement of Bridge No. 90606.
Resolution 06-58 - Continued September 19, 2006
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Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
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usan M. Virnig, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Pentel
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.