HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 17-057 SUPPORTING HENNEPIN COUNTY'S EFFORTS SEEKING APPROVAL FOR A FUNCTIONAL CLASS UPGRADE OF KENZIE TERRACE AND ST. ANTHONY BOULEVARDCITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 17 -057
• RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HENNEPIN COUNTY'S EFFORTS SEEKING APPROVAL FOR
• FUNCTIONAL CLASS UPGRADE OF KENZIE TERRACE AND ST. ANTHONY BOULEVARD
WHEREAS, the existing Kenzie Terrace roadway has been identified as in need of future capital
improvements by Hennepin County staff; and
WHEREAS, the roadway segment lacks adequate bicycle and pedestrian accommodations and the City of
St. Anthony is experiencing redevelopment adjacent to these roadways; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County is seeking a functional class upgrade from Metropolitan Council to A-
Minor Arterial status to provide eligibility for Regional Solicitation funding; and
WHEREAS, this functional classification upgrade would not affect these roadways in terms of operation
or access; and
WHEREAS, at this time, Hennepin County has not allocated any capital funding towards improvements
along Kenzie Terrace within its Board Approved 2017 -2021 Transportation CIP; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County will work directly with City of St. Anthony staff in developing preferred
concepts once funding has been allocated in the county's capital budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Anthony Village that:
1. The City supports Hennepin County's efforts in seeking approval for a functional class upgrade of
Kenzie Terrace and St. Anthony Boulevard from Metropolitan Council to provide eligibility for
Regional Solicitation funding.
Adopted this 22 "d day of August, 2017.
ATTEST: iGGLM
Nic'olt Miller, City Clerk
Reviewed for administration:
Jerome O. Faust, Mayor
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Mark Casey, Cit Manager