Resolution No. 2023-02, Authorizing the Use of Municipal State Aid System Funding for 2023 Local Improvement Projects
Resolution No. 2023-02
Authorizing the Use of Municipal State Aid System Funding for
2023 Local Improvement Projects
Whereas, the City of Fridley (City) receives Municipal State Aid System (MSAS) funds for
construction and maintaining 20% of its City streets; and
Whereas 22.9 MSAS miles are currently authorized and have been improved to State Aid
standards and most are in an adequate condition that they do not have needs other than
additional surfacing; and
Whereas, the City currently has 88.7 miles of local streets including some mileage that requires
maintenance and upgrades; and
Whereas, it is authorized by Minnesota Rules § 8820.1800 to use part of the MSAS
construction appropriation of our City's State Aid allocation on local streets not on the
approved State Aid system; and
Whereas, it is proposed to systematically resurface these streets and enhance multimodal
access, upgrade the storm sewer system for improved drainage and water quality, and provide
additional strength to the streets for traffic survivability; and
Whereas, it is proposed to use a portion of the City's population allocation funds to upgrade
local streets; and
Whereas, the City has identified the MSAS and local (non-MSAS) uses for inclusion as listed in
this resolution; and
Whereas the MSAS and local streets associated with the following projects require repair and
reconstruction of surface and drainage elements:
Street Improvement Project No. ST 2022-01
Street Improvement Project No. ST2023-01
53rd Avenue Roundabout Safety Project ST2023-21
53rd Avenue Trail and Walk Project ST2023-21
Traffic Signal Installation/Replacements Project 406-31-23005
Traffic Safety Upgrades (Improvements) Project 406-31-23006
7th Street Pedestrian and Bike Trail Project ST2021-21
Trail and Sidewalk Upgrades Project 406-31-23022
ADA Improvements Project 406-31-23800
Road Diets and One-Way Street Conversions Project ST2023-22
Central Avenue & Gardena Avenue Roundabout, Project 406-31-23801; and
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Whereas, the City indemnifies saves and holds harmless the State of Minnesota and its agents
and employees from claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or by
reason or matter related to constructing the local streets as designed; and
Whereas, the City further agrees to defend at its sole cost any claims arising as a result of
constructing the local streets; and
Whereas, the final approval of the State Aid for Local Transportation Division is therefore
required.
Now, therefore it be resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley, requests the
release of MSAS funds for the improvement, upgrade, and reconstruction of City municipal
streets, as identified above.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 9 day of January,
2023.
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Scott J. Lund – Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore – City Clerk