HomeMy WebLinkAbout25-159 - Resolution - Local Rd Grant AppCITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 25-159
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT
APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes has applied to the Commissioner of Transportation for
a grant from the Minnesota State Transportation Fund for Local Road Improvement; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Transportation has given notice that $47 million in
Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) funding is available, with a cap of $1.5 million
for each project; and
WHEREAS, LRIP funds can be used on reasonable elements associated with roadway
construction however other costs, including but not limited to: consultant engineering
and inspection, utility construction, as well as construction costs above the LRIP award
will need to have alternate funding sources; and
WHEREAS, the extension of Otter Lake Road between County State Aid Highway (CSAH)
14/Main St and 24th Ave N/Elmcrest Ave (hereafter referred to as "the project") is
identified in the City of Lino Lakes 2040 Comprehensive Plan and Anoka County 2040
Transportation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the project is included in the 1-35E Corridor Final Alternative Urban Areawide
Review (AUAR), which was last updated in 2020; and
WHEREAS, post-2040 traffic volumes are projected to increase to 11,100 on Otter Lake
Rd south of CSAH 14 and to 10,000 on 2411 Ave N north of the project area; and
WHEREAS, the project will extend Otter Lake Rd to the north and create a frontage road
system of major collector roadways parallel to 1-35E to manage traffic and support
anticipated development; and
WHEREAS, the project will allow for full access across CSAH 14 that is not provided by
the adjacent north -south roadways on the east side of 1-35E; and
WHEREAS, the project will further the city's economic development efforts along 1-35E,
including supporting the Minnesota Technology Corridor; and
WHEREAS, the project is a route of regional significance due to its inclusion in economic
development plans and connection to CSAH 14 and 1-35E; and
WHEREAS, the project will benefit the residents of Lino Lakes and Hugo in the counties
of Anoka and Washington, respectively.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Lino Lakes supports the
construction of the project, agrees to maintain such improvements, and supports
submittal of the LRIP grant application.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Lino Lakes does hereby agree to the terms
and conditions of the grant consistent with Minnesota Statutes, section 174.52 and will
pay any additional amount by which the cost exceeds the estimate, and will return to
the Minnesota State Transportation Fund any amount appropriated for the project but
not required. The proper city officers are authorized to execute a grant agreement and
any amendments thereto with the Commissioner of Transportation concerning the
above -referenced grant.
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Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
Roberta Colotti, CIVIC, City Clerk