08-16 - 04-01 - Submittal 2008 Bike Walk Twin Cities Livable Streets Grant Proposal Wayzata Blvd Corridor Traffic Calming Non-Morotized Transportation ImprovemetnsResolution 08-16 April 1, 2008
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A
2008 BIKE WALK TWIN CITIES LIVABLE STREETS GRANT PROPOSAL
FOR THE WAYZATA BOULEVARD CORRIDOR TRAFFIC CALMING
AND NON -MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota, has an interest in improving
conditions for pedestrians, bikers and transit along the Wayzata Boulevard (south of
Interstate 394 and east of TH 100) corridor; and,
WHEREAS, the commercial development west of TH 100 is expected to increase
local traffic volumes and generate increased use of Wayzata Boulevard; and,
WHEREAS, the Bike Walk Twin Cities Program offers Livable Streets construction
grants to promote well-connected, safe, and complete street corridors which are desired by
the City; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of Golden
Valley that:
1. Staff is directed to prepare and submit a grant application for the 2008 Bike Walk
Twin Cities Livable Streets Grant focused on the Wayzata Boulevard corridor
40 south of Interstate 394 and east of TH 100; and
2. If said grant is awarded to the City of Golden Valley, the City Council authorizes
the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a grant agreement.
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Freiberg
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.