HomeMy WebLinkAbout18-05-18 RESOLUTION 18-05-18
A RESOLUTION OUTLINING CITY COUNCIL SUPPORT FOR A GRANT APPLICATION TO
THE STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-FY 2020 MUICIPAL
AGREEMENT PROGRAM
Whereas the City of Oak Park Heights acknowledges the need of corrections and improvements of the
interchange area of State Trunk Highway(STH)36 and Norell Ave. and its southerly frontage road; and,
Whereas current service levels at the STH 36 south frontage road at Norell Ave.at or below a service Level
"F"and are expect to continue to worsen as traffic volumes continue in the STH 36 corridor; and,
Whereas the City and MNDOT have to date undertake preliminary studies to explore options to improve
the functionality of this intersection and area including the re-alignment of the south frontage roadway
which will directly improve the STH 36 interchange; and,
Whereas the estimated project costs for such improvements are expected to be substantial and likely
approach$1,000,000 when factors of utilities, design, storm-water management, bidding,construction and
right of way is included; and,
Whereas the City of Oak Park Heights is not a State Aid City and does not have funding sources available
to complete this project and hereby requests the State of Minnesota to consider and fund a substantial
portion of the necessary improvements from the MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT PROGRAM and which is
anticipated to begin construction in 2020.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights that
is directs staff to complete and submit the necessary documentation for an application to the
Municipal Agreement program and if adequately funded to complete the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Staff shall amend the project estimated costs in the
Application to such amounts as deemed reasonable by the City Engineer.
Passed by the Ci ouncil for the City of Oak Park Heights this 8th day of May,2018
ned: Mayor Mary McComber
A es : i dGn, City Administrator