HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2017-018 Hennepin County 2017 Sidewalk Participation Program ok e �s
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-18
Supporting Application for Hennepin County's 2017 Sidewalk Participation Program
For Sidewalk on France Avenue South
(on the west side, from West 40th Street to West 42nd 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 Plan, and approved Sidewalk Facilities Map
Comprehensive Plan Amendment; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edina Transportation Comprehensive Plan identifies 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 1,300 feet of 5-foot concrete
sidewalk with a planted boulevard to connect to existing sidewalk at West 42nd Street and a future sidewalk (planned for
2018 construction by the City of St. Louis Park) at West 40th Street; and
WHEREAS, the construction of this sidewalk segment will enhance the safety conditions of pedestrians,
bicyclists and transit users along this busy arterial street; and
WHEREAS, County funds will be used to supplement the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund for this
project, leveraging these funds to make the City more walkable.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Edina endors the application for funds as
administered by Hennepin County.
Dated: February 22, 2017
Attest: ,�LI & C,�1,L-17 � ��
Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk Q James B. Hovland, Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
1, 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 February 22, 2017, and as
recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of 2017.
City Clerk
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