HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2021-63 Vernon Ave Bridge Replace ProjectAdopted th. ugust, 2021.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-63
SUPPORTING HENNEPIN COUNTYS LAYOUT NO. 2
OF THE VERNON AVENUE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, Hennepin County, through the Metropolitan Council was granted federal funding for the Vernon
Avenue Bridge Replacement over the CP Rail; and,
WHEREAS, the funding would be available for the years 2022-2023
WHEREAS, the existing bridge, built in 1927, has reached the end of its useful life and warrants replacement;
and,
WHEREAS, the existing bridge, currently has weight restrictions and is classified as structurally deficient; and,
WHEREAS, a new bridge would address a critical asset near TH 100 and provide improved safety for all
modes; and,
WHEREAS, Hennepin County has submitted a Level I Layout for review and approval to MnDOT for a new
bridge that would address a critical asset near TH 100 and provide improved safety for all modes; and,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Edina approves Layout No. 2, for the replacement of
the Vernon Avenue Bridge over the CP Rail including the Vernon Avenue roadway improvements between Trunk
Highway 100 and Interlachen Blvd and the following:
• Hennepin County is hereby authorized to acquire a I right-of-way, permits, and/or easements required for
improvements in accordance with Layout No. 2
• The City of Edina agrees to continue to ban the a ki g of motor vehicles at all times and to provide
enforcement for the prohibition of on-street par in: -r the Resolution Dated August 15, 1994.
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
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 August 17, 2021, and as recorded
in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this I-I day of 1 .
City Clerk
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