Resolution No. 2023-138, Approving a Regional Solicitation Grant Application to the Metropolitan Council for Mississippi Street Reconstruction, from University Avenue to Central Avenue
Resolution No. 2023-138
Approving a Regional Solicitation Grant Application to the Metropolitan Council for
Mississippi Street Reconstruction from University Avenue to Central Avenue
Whereas, the Regional Solicitation Program provides federal transportation funding for
projects as part of the Metropolitan Council’s federally-required continuing, comprehensive,
and cooperative transportation planning process for the 7-County Twin Cities Metropolitan
Area; and
Whereas, the Metropolitan Council is accepting candidate projects for the Fiscal Years (FY)
2028-2029 and providing up to 80 percent of the project construction cost for transportation
projects; and
Whereas, the City of Fridley is seeking Regional Solicitation funds to reconstruct Mississippi
Street (CSAH 6) from University Avenue (TH 47) to Central Avenue (CSAH 35); and
Whereas, Mississippi Street (CSAH 6) has observed higher crash rates than similar roadways
and intersections statewide; and
Whereas, construction of this modernization project will improve operations, safety, and access
for all modes of transportation along Mississippi Street (CSAH 6); and
Whereas, the proposed construction year 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 hereby:
1. Authorizes the submittal of a 2024 Regional Solicitation application for the reconstruction of
Mississippi Street from University Avenue to Central Avenue, and
2. Commits to providing the required 20% match for the project, and
3. Commits to maintaining the project for year-round use following construction.
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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