Resolution No. 2023-159 Approving a JPA w/Anoka County for the Imp. at the Intersection of CR 132 and Evergreen Blvd./SNC Entrance
Resolution No. 2023-159
Approving a Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for the Improvements at the
Intersection of County Road 132 and Evergreen Blvd/Springbrook Nature Center Entrance
Whereas, Anoka County and the City of Fridley (City) share a common goal to improve safety of
roadways in the City; and
Whereas, Minnesota Statute § 471.59 provides for the joint exercise of common or similar powers
by government units and also provides that any one governmental unit may perform on behalf of
another government unit any service or function which that unit would be authorized to perform for
itself; and
Whereas, Anoka County recognized the need for safety improvements at the intersection of County
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Road 132 (85 Avenue NE) at Evergreen Blvd/Springbrook Nature Center entrance; and
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Whereas, the proposed project at the intersection of County Road 132 (85 Avenue NE) at Evergreen
Blvd/Springbrook Nature Center will reconfigure the intersection to include a roundabout and
pedestrian safety elements (Project); and
Whereas, the conceptual improvements that are to be included in the Project have been developed
with input from the City; and
Whereas, in accordance with the Anoka County cost share policy, the City is responsible for a share
of the construction, roundabout lighting and engineering costs of the Project as stipulated in the
agreement.
Now, therefore it be resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves the
attached Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for the Improvements at the Intersection of
County Road 132 and Evergreen Blvd/Springbrook Nature Center Entrance.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 18 day of December,
2023.
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Scott J. Lund – Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore – City Clerk