HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2007-048CIT Y OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-048
A RESOLUTION OF MUNICIPAL CONSENT FOR THE WASHINGTON COUNTY CSAH 15
(Manning Avenue) Construction Project, from T 36 North to 2100' North
of CSAH 12 (75th Street North)
WHEREAS, Washington County has proposed safety and capacity improvements to Manning
Avenue North (Washington County State Aid Highway [CSAH] 15) from State Highway 36 to
approximately 1,000 feet north of 75'h Street North (CSAH 12) and
WHEREAS, Washington County has proposed a four-lane highway, divided by a raised median,
with curb and gutter on the east side and a ditch on the west side and
WHEREAS, Washington County has developed a concept design that has median openings
located approximately every quarter mile, with dedicated turn lanes for vehicles turning at those
locations, and
WHEREAS, the median openings will be at 62nd Street North, a location approximately halfway
between 62nd Street North and Liberty Avenue to provide access for future development on both
sides of Manning Avenue, at Liberty Avenue, at Settlers Way and at the intersection with CSAH
12, and
WHEREAS, Washington County has held three public open houses to solicit input on the
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project, and has met, individually and in groups, with residents who would be directly affected by
the project, and
WHEREAS, Approximately 70 feet of the south end of the project, from the north edge of the
westbound lanes of State Highway 36 to the north city limits are located in the City of Lake
Elmo, and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo City Engineer has reviewed the 90% complete plans for the
reconstruction of Manning Avenue North (Washington County State Aid Highway [CSAH] 15;
S.F. 82-615-20 and S,P. 82-612-12), from State Highway 36 to 1,000 feet north of CSAH 12
and found them to be acceptable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby
approves the final design of the Manning Avenue Safety and Capacity project, as presented at
the June 12, 2007 City Council Workshop, and supports the County in its efforts to complete the
project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby authorizes its
City Engineer to sign the completed plans for the reconstruction of Manning Avenue, S. P, 82-
615-20 and S.P. 82-612-12, granting municipal consent, in accordance with Minnesota Statute
162.02, Subdivision 8.
ADOPTED by the Lake Elmo City Council on the 191h day of June, 2007.
Dean A. Johnston, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan Hoyt, City Administrator