HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 9920RESOLUTION NO. 9920 (AMENDED)
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING A VARIANCE FROM STANDARD FOR STATE AID
OPERATION FOR PROJECT NO. S.A.P. 146-242-002
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View is preparing plans for Pleasant View Road at
Osborne Road (County Road 1) and ending at 73d Avenue (County Road H2); and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Rules for State Aid Operation 8820.9995 require minimum surface
width at 8 feet and shoulder/clear zone width at two feet; and
WHEREAS, the reasons for this variance request are based on upon completion of the
project, the post office installed the mailboxes on the Mounds View side of Pleasant View Drive,
which was constructed with a 8-foot shared use path with a 2-foot clear zone. After the mailboxes
were installed, the shared use path has a 7-foot surface width in lieu of the required ',ems than he
8-foot width and a 1-foot clear zone in lieu of the required 2-foot clear zone at the 9 mailbox post
locations, which it's prompting this variance request.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Mounds View hereby request a
variance from the Minnesota Department of Transportation State Aid Operations Rules Chapter
8820.9995 (Minimum Off -Road and Shared Use Path Standards) to allow less than 84 7-feet
of surface width and 1-foot of clear zone;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City Council hereby indemnifies,
saves and hold harmless the State of Minnesota and its agents and employees of and from claims,
demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or by reason of (project descriptions) in
accordance with Minnesota Rules 8820.9995 and further agrees to defend at their sole cost and
expense any action or proceeding commenced for the purpose of asserting any claim arising as
a result of the granting this variance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Administrator are hereby
authorized and directed to execute all appropriate documents to effectuate the actions
contemplated by this resolution.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Administrator, Staff and consultants
are hereby authorized and directed to take any and all additional steps and actions necessary or
convenient in order to accomplish the intent of this Resolution.
Original Resolution Adopted the 28th day of May, 2024. Amended Resolution Adopted
this 24'h day of June, 2024.
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Zach Lindsffom, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Nyle Zikpund, Cry Administrator
(SEAL)