09-45 - 09-15 - request MnDOT agree - 2011 funding - Glenwood - TH 100 - Natchez Ave No
Resolution 09-45
September 15, 2009
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING MnDOT MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT
FY 2011 PROGRAM FUNDING FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS ON
GLENWOOD AVENUE BETWEEN TH 100 AND NATCHEZ AVENUE NORTH
WHEREAS, traffic conditions on Glenwood Avenue between TH 100 and Natchez
Avenue experience long delays and long queues resulting in safety issues along Glenwood
Avenue and on TH 100 northbound and southbound exit ramps; and
WHEREAS, police traffic control is necessary to effectively manage congestion and
safety issues at Glenwood Avenue intersections with TH 100 northbound exit and at
Glenwood Avenue and Ottawa Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley desires to improve capacity and safety along
Glenwood Avenue through addition of traffic lanes on Glenwood Avenue, addition of traffic
lanes on Ottawa Avenue and addition of a traffic control signal system at the Glenwood
and Ottawa intersection, addition of a sidewalk along the south side of Glenwood Avenue;
and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County staff supports the City's pursuit of MnDOT
Cooperative Agreement funding for capacity and safety improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley plans to lead design and construction efforts
for improvements, and will work with Hennepin County to fund the local share of
improvements; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of Golden
Valley that:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein; and
2. The City requests MnDOT cost participation for capacity and safety improvements
through the Metro District FY 2011 Municipal Agreements Program.
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Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
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Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk
Resolution 09-45 - Continued
September 15, 2009
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 and
Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: Loomis and Pentel, and the following
abstained: Scanlon; whereupon said resolution failed.