09-17 - 03-03 - HC - roadway improvements - Douglas Drive Corridor
Resolution 09-17
March 3, 2009
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING GOLDEN VALLEY'S SUPPORT OF PURSUING
HENNEPIN COUNTY TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT 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, Hennepin County Department of Housing, Community Works, and
Transit has indicated its intention to fund public transit oriented development projects in
2009; and
WHEREAS, proposed improvements along the Douglas Drive Corridor fit the
description of projects sought for this funding initiative; 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, as well as other improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Cities of Golden Valley and Crystal, along with the Hennepin County
Transportation Department have discussed options that include reconfiguration of Douglas
Drive and inclusion of on-road bicycle accommodations between Golden Valley Road to
Medicine Lake Road, and north into Crystal; and
WHEREAS, this corridor serves numerous high-density housing units in Golden
Valley and major employers such as Honeywell, Tenant Company, and Optum Health, and
numerous transit lines serving Golden Valley and the region; 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 County funds through the 2009 Transit Oriented
Development (TOD) Program for the construction of infrastructural improvements for
pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users along the Douglas Drive Corridor.
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Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
Resolution 09-17"- Continued
March 3, 2009
ATTEST:
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Susan M. Virnig, City lerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Scanlon
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.