RES 1971-55 - 00008913RESOLUTION NO. 55 -1971
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING ANOKA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO APPROVE T.O.P.I.C.S.
PLAN FOR IMPROVING TRAFFIC SAFETY ON ROADWAYS IN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY
' WHEREAS, there are certain traffic hazards that exist on City, County and
State roadways in the City of Fridley,
WHEREAS, the City has been concerned about these traffic hazards and is
interested in eliminating these problems as soon as possible,
WHEREAS, there is a Federal program, namely T.O.P.I.C.S., under which some
funding is available, specifically to remove such traffic hazards,
WHEREAS, one of the requirements of this program is that the program
has to be administered by the County and all of the funds are appropriated
through County offices,
WHEREAS, the City would like to see that we avail these Federal Funds to
help solve these problems on City and State Highways along with County Roads
as soon as possible,
WHEREAS, basically the first stage for safety improvement needed to be
satisfied is mainly improvement of East River Road, Mississippi Street,
especially the underpass, intersection of Central Avenue and Highway No. 65
and Pedestrian Safety Program,
WHEREAS, the Federal Funding under T.O.P.I.C.S. is available now on first
' come first serve basis.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Fridley, that the Anoka County Commissioners are hereby requested to approve
the T.O.P.I.C.S. plan as soon as possible for the City of Fridley, namely
including the improvements of East River Road, Mississippi Street, especially
the underpass, intersection of Central Avenue and Highway No. 65 and Pedestrian
Safety Program within the City so that the City, in conjunction with the County
and through the County can make application for Federal Funding under
T.O.P.I.C.S. and get help in solving some of these traffic safety problems.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 3RD DAY OF MAY, 1971.
MAYOR - JACK . KIRKHAM
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK - MARVIN C. BRUNSELL
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