HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2015-034 Hennepin County 2015 Sidewalk Participation Program Xerxes Ave RESOLUTION NO. 2015-34
Supporting Application for Hennepin County's 2015 Sidewalk Participation Program
For Sidewalk on Xerxes Avenue South
(on the west side,from West 56th Street to West 60th Street)
WHEREAS, the City of Edina has identified the importance of sidewalk and pedestrian planning through the
Transportation Comprehensive Plan, its Living Streets Policy and approved Sidewalk Facilities Map Comprehensive Plan
Amendment; and
WHEREAS,the City of Edina Transportation Comprehensive Plan identify projects needed to achieve the City's
overall vision for a comprehensive community of non-motorized transportation system; and,
WHEREAS, the construction of safe and convenient pedestrian facilities near schools, commercial areas, parks
and transit stops will provide transportation access to potentially vulnerable users not traveling by vehicle; and,
WHEREAS, the project would include the construction of approximately 2,500 feet of 5-foot concrete sidewalk
with boulevards to connect to existing sidewalks at W 56th Street and W 60th Street; and
WHEREAS, the construction of this sidewalk segment will enhance the safety conditions of pedestrians, bicyclists
and transit users along this busy collector street; and
WHEREAS, County funds will be used to supplement the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety(PACS) Fund for these
projects, leveraging these funds to make the City more walkable.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Edina endorses the application r funds as administered by
Hennepin County.
Dated: April 7, 2015
Attest:
Debra A. Mangen, City CI rk James B. Hovland, y
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the attached and
foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of April 7, 2015, and as recorded
in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of , 20_
City Clerk
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