HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-017 ,- IQEN HILLS
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-017
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM FUNDING APPLICATION SUBMITTAL FOR THE COUNTY ROAD E
PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE OVERPASS OF SNELLING AVENUE (TH 51).
WHEREAS, the City Council authorized City Staff at its regular meeting on May 26,
2009 to apply for Federal Transportation Funding through the Surface Transportation
Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills proposes to construct a pedestrianibicycle
overpass of Snelling Avenue (TH 51) and adjacent sidewalks/trails to connect to existing
sidewalks/trails which currently terminate at the County Road E bridge; and
• WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills approved a 2030 Comprehensive Plan, which
includes construction of the proposed pedestrian/bicycle overpass; and
WHEREAS, the improvement will benefit the City of Arden Hills, Ramsey County,
Mn/DOT, nearby universities, and local businesses; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills accepts responsibility for an amount equal or
greater than 20 percent of the eligible project construction and right-of-way acquisition costs,
together with the cost for design, administration, and peripheral project costs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills is committed to the operation and maintenance
of the proposed pedestrian/bicycle overpass year-round;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: The City of Arden Hills supports the
application for Federal Transportation Funding through the Surface Transportation Program
for the County Road E pedestrian/bicycle overpass of Snelling Avenue (TH 51) and is
committed to completing this project if funding is provided.
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• ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDE THIS 8TH
DAY OF JUNE 2009.
A, ley D.,/fi4stejO, MAYOR
ATTE T:
Ronald J. Moorse, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
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