Resolution No. 2023-139, Approving a Local Road Improvement Prog. Grant Application to MnDOT for Mississippi Street Reconstruction from East River Road to University Avenue
Resolution No. 2023-139
Approving a Local Road Improvement Program Grant Application to the Minnesota
Department of Transportation for Mississippi Street (CSAH 6) Reconstruction from East
River Road (CSAH 1) to University Avenue (TH 47)
Whereas, the Mississippi Street (CSAH 6) project includes reconstruction of the roadway
between East River Road (CSAH 1) and University Avenue (TH 47); and
Whereas, the Mississippi Street (CSAH 6) project provides opportunity to address operations,
safety, and access for all travel modes on the corridor; and
Whereas, the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) administered by the Minnesota
Department of Transportation makes available up to $1,500,000 to apply towards projects on
local roads that are regionally significant, result in safety improvements, address transportation
deficiencies, and contribute to economic development; and
Whereas, the proposed year for project construction is 2026; and
Whereas, City of Fridley staff recommends application for funding through this program and
Anoka County supports such an application including sharing local costs at an amount
proportioned to corridor improvements.
Now therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby:
1. Supports the reconstruction of Mississippi Street (CSAH 6) from East River Road (CSAH 1)
to University Avenue (TH 47), and
2. Authorizes staff to submit a grant application in support of this project, and
3. Seeks the support by resolution of Anoka County to act as Sponsor for the City of
Fridley’s (City) Local Road Improvement Program funding application and the associated
project for the reconstruction of Mississippi Street (CSAH 6) from East River Road (CSAH
1) to University Avenue (TH 47), and
4. Provides assurance that the City will pay all costs associated with the project not covered
by the grant and that City staff will ensure that all aspects of LRIP funding requirements
are met and the project’s schedule is adhered to.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 27 day of November,
2023.
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Attest: Scott J. Lund – Mayor
Melissa Moore – City Clerk