HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2022-37 Vernon_50th_TH100 Interchange Diamond Regional SupportRESOLUTI • NO. 2022-37
SUPPORTING THE CITY OF EDINA'S REGIONAL SOLICITATION APPLICATION FOR
TH 100 / VERNON AVENUE / 50th STREET DIVERGING DIAMOND INTERCHANGE
WHEREAS, MnDOT owns and manages the TH100 Bridge over Highway 100; and,
WHEREAS, Hennepin County manages Vernon Avenue to the center of the TH100 Bridge within
the Grandview District; and,
WHEREAS, the existing road does not meet today's multi-model transportation needs and warrants
modernization; and,
WHEREAS, the City's guiding documents detail many unmet bicycle and pedestrian needs within
the Grandview District; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Edina is submitting an application to the Metropolitan Council to obtain
federal funding for the TH 100 / Vernon Avenue / 50th Street Diverging Diamond Interchange in the
Grandview District; and,
WHEREAS, improved traffic operations, safe and inviting bicycle and pedestrian facilities can be
created by completing a diverging diamond interchange; and,
WHEREAS, the funding would be available for the years 2026-2027 and require a 20% match; and,
WHEREAS, both MnDOT and Hennepin County support this regional solicitation application for a
diverging diamond interchange; and,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Edina supports submitting a regional solicitation
application for federal funding for a diverging diamond interchange at TH 100 in the Grandview District.
Adopted this 5th day of April, 2022.
ATTEST:
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Sharon Allison, City Clerk
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
CITY OF EDINA )
Kevin Staunton, Acting Mayor
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 5, 2022, 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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