Resolution No. 2023-09, Receiving Feasibility Report and Calling for Public Hearing on the 53rd Avenue Roundabout Safety Project No. ST2023-22
Resolution No. 2023-09
Receiving Feasibility Report and Calling for Public Hearing on the 53rd Avenue
Roundabout Safety Project No. ST2023-22
Whereas, on July 25, 2022, the Fridley City Council approved Resolution No. 2022-87 directing
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the Public Works Department to prepare a 53 Avenue Roundabout Safety Project Feasibility
Project Report (Report) for ST2023-22; and
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Whereas, ST2023-22 proposes improvements on 53 Avenue from Central Avenue (Trunk
Highway 65) to 1,200 feet west in the City of Fridley (City); and
Whereas, the City obtained $730,800 in Highway Safety Improvement Program funding for the
project; and
Whereas, the City has been working in collaboration with the City of Columbia Heights in
developing the desired improvements that will benefit both communities under a Joint Powers
Agreement; and
Whereas, the Report concludes that the proposed project is necessary, cost-effective, and
feasible.
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Now, therefore be it resolved, that the Fridley City Council receives the Report for the 53
Avenue Roundabout Safety Project No. ST2023-22.
Be it further resolved, that the Fridley City Council will consider the improvement of such street
improvements in accordance with the Report and the assessment of abutting property within
the City for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $1,221,360.
Be it further resolved, that a public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvements on
February 13, 2023, in the Council Chambers of the Fridley City Hall at 7:00 p.m. Public Works
staff shall give mailed notice, and the City Clerk shall give published notice of such hearing and
improvement as required by State law.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23 day of January,
2023.
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Scott J. Lund – Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore – City Clerk