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MINNESOTA STATE OF
RESOLUTION NO 2010-005
WHEREAS, the "Complete Streets" concept promotes roads that are safe and accessible for all users,
including motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders and vehicles, commercial and emergency
vehicles, and people of all ages and abilities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo recognizes the importance of safe roads for all
users, as shown in its current and previous Comprehensive Plans; no therefore
BE IT RESOL VED by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo That the City Council supports passage
of Complete Streets legislation that:
® Declares Complete Streets as a policy of the state to be implemented by MN /DOT through a
partnership that includes local governments and other stakeholders, while encouraging but not
requiring local governments to implement their own Complete Streets policies;
• Clearly defines Complete Streets as a context - sensitive approach for travel along and across
roads that reasonably addresses the safety and accessibility needs of all transportation users
regardless of age or ability, including motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and commercial and
emergency vehicles, and recognizes that needs vary in urban, suburban, and rural settings;
• Of an evaluation program where local governments have the option of increased road design
flexibility by offering the nationally recognized and engineer - created American Association of
State Highway and Transportation Officials A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and
Streets as an acceptable alternative to the State -Aid Standards; and
® Requires MN /DOT to report back to the legislature on implementation of Complete Streets to
ensure transparency and accountability.
BE IT FUR RESOL VED that the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo supports the efforts of the
Minnesota Department of Transportation to work in partnership with local governments and other
stakeholders to implement a state Complete Streets policy and affirms its intention to be an active partner
with MN /DOT in support of Complete Street opportunities on state roads within its jurisdiction.
Date: , 2010 CITY OF LAKE ELMO
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bean A. Johnston
Mayor
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Bruce A. Messelt t B�
City Administrator
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