Resolution No. 2021-14 LRIPF for 53rd Ave Proj
Resolution No. 2021-14
Resolution Supporting Pursuit of 2020 Local Road Improvement Program Funding
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from MNDOT for the Fridley and Columbia Heights 53 Avenue Project
Whereas; the City of Fridley’s Active Transportation Plan and ADA Transition Plan prioritize
projects that improve multimodal roadway access in the City of Fridley and specifically have
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identified 53 Avenue from Main Street to Central Avenue (Trunk Highway 65) as a priority project,
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Whereas; in 2019 the City of Fridley and City of Columbia Heights applied resources to outreach
to the affected community, including holding a joint onsite event with the neighborhoods and
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stakeholders to identify beneficial improvements to the aforementioned segment of 53 Avenue;
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Whereas; staff of both cities has developed the identified improvements into a conceptual design
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for 53 Avenue from Main Street to Central Avenue (Trunk Highway 65) in the City of Fridley and
City of Columbia Heights called the Fridley and Columbia Heights 53rd Avenue Project; and
Whereas; the Fridley and Columbia Heights 53rd Avenue Project includes rehabilitation of 53rd
Avenue from Main Street to Central Avenue (Trunk Highway 65), including construction of a multi-
use trail, an ADA-compliant sidewalk, and pedestrian level lighting, and
Whereas; the Fridley and Columbia Heights 53rd Avenue Project provides opportunity to create
a safe route for bicyclists, pedestrians, commercial and transit-oriented traffic, and
Whereas; the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) administered by the Minnesota
Department of Transportation (MnDOT) makes available up to $1,250,000 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 with LRIP funding is 2023, and
Whereas; City of Fridley staff recommends application for funding through this program and the
City of Columbia Heights supports such an application including sharing local costs at an amount
proportioned to corridor improvements in each respective City,
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council hereby supports the reconstruction and
rehabilitation of 53rd Avenue from Main Street to Central Avenue (Trunk Highway 65), including
construction of a multi-use trail, ADA compliant sidewalk, and may include either pedestrian level
lighting or accommodation for the same.
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Be it further resolved, that the City Council hereby supports the City's pursuit of LRIP funding
and authorizes staff to prepare and submit such application.
Be it further resolved, that the City Council hereby provides assurance that the City of Fridley
will pay all costs associated with the project 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 22 day of February, 2021.
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Scott J. Lund – Mayor
ATTEST:
Daniel Tienter – City Clerk
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