HomeMy Public PortalAbout2016-085 Resolution Approving the Layout and Project Budget forthe Reconstruction of TH 55 at CR 116 CSAH 115Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO.2016-85
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LAYOUT AND PROJECT BUDGET FOR
THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE TH 55 AT CR 116/CSAH 115
INTERSECTION
WHEREAS, the City of Medina proposes to participate in the reconstruction of
the intersection of TH 55 at CR 116/CSAH 115 with improved channelization and a
second left turn lane from South CR 116 to TH 55 to increase safety and capacity at the
intersection within the corporate City limits in Hennepin County, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, a layout has been developed based on engineering analysis as well
as the input from the City of Medina, Hennepin County, Mn/DOT, Medina property
owners, business owners and residents; and
WHEREAS, the layout was presented to the City Council at the November 15,
2016 meeting where additional feedback was solicited; and
WHEREAS, the parking of motor vehicles is prohibited at all times on both sides
of County Highway 116 throughout the project limits; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County, Mn/DOT, and the City of Medina will continue
to work with impacted Medina businesses throughout the project to improve traffic
circulation; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Medina, that
the City of Medina approves Hennepin County Project No. 0918, for the reconstruction
of County Highway No. 116 at the intersection with TH 55.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes City staff to
continue working with Mn/DOT and Hennepin County to investigate options to reduce
impacts of access closures for Medina businesses and to obtain agency approval for the
layout for the TH 55 at CR 116/CSAH 115 intersection reconstruction project.
Resolution No. 2016-85
November 15, 2016
Dated: November 15, 2016.
Bob Mitchell, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Cousineau and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Anderson, Cousineau, Martin, Mitchell
And the following voted against same: (Absent: Pederson)
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Resolution No. 2016-85 2
November 15, 2016