HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2010-038 Requesting Variance from Standards for State Aid Operations West 70th Street-TH 100 to France Avenue (S.A.P. 120-145-028)A, 41 RESOLUTION NO. 2010-38
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City of Edina
WHEREAS, the City of Edina Engineer is hereby authorized to request a variance from the
Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, pursuant to Minnesota Rules for State
Aid Operations 8820.330 and 8820.9936, adopted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapters 161 and
162, as they apply to the proposed re -construction of West 70th Street from TH 100 to France Avenue,
known as State Aid Project 120-145-028, located in Edina, Minnesota in Hennepin County; and
WHEREAS, the City has undertaken extensive study and a public and agencies involvement
process to insure that the design and operation of the roadway will provide opportunity for all modes of
transportation including vehicular, pedestrian and biking in a safe environment; and
WHEREAS, the variance is requested to allow an eight -foot parking lane in lieu of the minimum
ten foot parking lane contained in the geometric and design standards required by Minnesota Rules for
State Aid Operations 8820.9936; and
WHEREAS, the City acknowledges the deviation from State bicycle design guidelines for a five
foot bike lane in lieu of the recommended six foot adjacent to the curb and seven foot adjacent to a
parking lane. This will enable a drop in speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph along the corridor per State
Statute 169.263; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT BE RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Edina,
Minnesota, that the City Council of the City of Edina hereby indemnifies, saves and holds harmless the
State, its agents and employees of and from claims, demands, actions,Nor causes of action arising out
of, or by reason of the granting of the variance. The Council further adkees to defend at its sole cost
and expense, any action of proceeding begun for asserting any claim �fVtever character arising out
of, or by reason of the granting of the variance. I� I
ADOPTED this 4th day of May, 2010.
Attest:
Debra A. Mangen, Ci Cler Jams B. Hovland, Mayor
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 May 4, 2010, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of , 20_
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