HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2022-36 Vernon Ave Regional SupportN
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-36
SUPPORTING THE CITY OF EDINA'S REGIONAL SOLICITATION APPLICATION FOR VERNON
AVENUE (CSAH 158) ROADWAY MODERNIZATION AND MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVMENTS
WHEREAS, Hennepin County manages Vernon Avenue 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, through the Metropolitan Council is submitting an application to obtain federal
funding for the Vernon Avenue Roadway Modernization and Multi-Modal Transportation Improvements from
Interlachen Boulevard to Villa Way in the Grandview District; and,
WHEREAS, safe and inviting pedestrian and bicycle facilities can be created by completing roadway
modernization of Vernon Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, Hennepin County supports this regional solicitation application for multi-model improvements
and will be a design partner; and,
WHEREAS, Hennepin County will not be a funding partner if this application is successful; and,
WHEREAS, the funding would be available for the years 2026-2027 and require a 20% match; and,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Edina supports submitting a regional solicitation
application for federal funding to modernization Vernon Avenue within the Grandview District.
Adopted this 5th day of April, 2022.
ATTEST:
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Kevin Staunton (Apr 8, 2022 13:46 CDT)
Sharon Allison, City Clerk Kevin Staunton, Acting Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
CITY OF EDINA
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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_.
City Clerk
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