19-52 - 09-17 - Restrict Parking on Glenwood Ave and Support Completion of Improvements RESOLUTION NO 19-52
RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ON GLENWOOD AVENUE BETWEEN HIGHWAY
100 AND XERXES AVENUE NORTH AND SUPPORTING THE TIMELY COMPLETION OF
ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CORRIDOR
WHEREAS, the City Council has the power and authority, pursuant to Chapter
Section 26-45 Parking Hours subd. 2 of the City Code, to designate no parking zones and
areas; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County plans to resurface Glenwood Avenue in Golden Valley
between Highway 100 and Xerxes Avenue North in 2020 and add buffered bike lanes; and
WHEREAS, the addition of bike lanes necessitates the restriction of parking on
Glenwood Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County and City staff engaged Golden Valley residents
through a study group in planning for immediate, near-term and long-term improvements to
Glenwood Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the study group identified goals for the corridor which are summarized in
a memorandum prepared by Hennepin County; and
WHEREAS, the Golden Valley City Council met in a Council-Manager meeting on
September 10, 2019 to review the goals summarized in the memorandum prepared by
Hennepin County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Golden
Valley, to authorize parking restrictions on the north and south sides of Glenwood Avenue
between Highway 100 and Xerxes Avenue North; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Golden
Valley, vigorous support to accomplish the immediate, near-term and long-term goals
identified in the memorandum, including potential pilot studies, enhancement of bike lanes,
installation of mid-block crosswalks, enhanced pedestrian facilities, beautification of the
corridor, collaboration with MNDoT on improvements to the Highway 100 bridge, and
continued community engagement. The City Council desires these activities and
improvements to occur either with the overlay project in 2020 or within in a timely period
thereafter.
Adopted by the City council of Golden Valley, Minnesota on the 17th day of September,
2019.
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_gheparA M. Harris, Mayor
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk