09-16 - 02-17 - TLC - Non-Motorized Funding - Douglas Drive
Resolution 09-16
February 17, 2009
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING GOLDEN VALLEY'S SUPPORT OF PURSUING
NON-MOTORIZED TRANPORTATION INITIATIVE FUNDING FOR ROADWAY
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE DOUGLAS DRIVE CORRIDOR
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Golden Valley is the official governing
body of the City of Golden Valley; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has identified safety concerns for pedestrians and
bicyclists along the Douglas Drive (CSAH 102) Corridor; and
WHEREAS, the City has initiated the Douglas Drive Corridor Study, which has
worked, in part, to identify infrastructural deficiencies on Douglas Drive; and
WHEREAS, Transit for Livable Communities (TLC), designated administrator of the
federal Non-Motorized Transportation funding initiative, has notified the City of its desire to
fund pedestrian and bicyclist safety improvements along Douglas Drive that address
immediate safety concerns; and
WHEREAS, the immediate need exists for a sidewalk extension to be constructed
on the east side of Douglas Drive between Duluth Street (CSAH 66) and the Luce Line
Regional Trail; and
WHEREAS, City staff is working with TLC to identify additional safety improvements
and enhancements along the Douglas Drive Corridor; and
WHEREAS, TLC, the City, and Hennepin County have discussed options that
include reconfiguration of Douglas Drive and inclusion of on-road bicycle accommodations
between Golden Valley Road and Medicine Lake Road; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County, the authoritative agency over Douglas Drive, has
indicated support for these improvements.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Golden
Valley does hereby support requesting federal funds through the Non-Motorized
Transportation funding initiative for the construction of safety improvements for pedestrians
and bicyclists along the Douglas Drive Corridor.
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Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
Resolution 09-16 - Continued
February 17, 2009
ATTEST:
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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.