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RESOLUTION NO. 4839
RESOLUTION REQUESTING ACTION BY THE STATE HIGHWAY
DEPARTMENT TO IMPROVE TRAFFIC SAFETY CONDITIONS
ON T. H. 100 AT WEST 36TH STREET
WHEREAS, the City has conducted traffic studies in the areas of the
intersection of T. H. 100 and Wiest 36th Street and U. S. Highway 169-212
(Excelsior Boulevard) at West 30th Street in St. Louis Park, and
WHEREAS, it is the conclusion of the City Council that traffic
hazards exist in the area of T. H. 100 and West 36th Street due to heavy
volume of vehicular traffic on T. H. 100 and West 36th Street as
well as increasing pedestrian traffic along West 36th Street, and
WHEREAS, in order to remedy this situation, the City Council
feels action is necessary in this area to protect and ensure the
health, safety and welfare of the residents which involve the
Minnesota State Highway Department, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota that the Highway Department is hereby requested to
initiate a study regarding a pedestrian overpass at W. 36th Street
and T. H. 100 and proceed with construction as soon as possible.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby directed to
send copies of this resolution to the State Highway Department and cooperate
in every way possible to initiate study and action to accomplish the above.
Adopted by the City Council Jun 11, 1973
Attest:
Reviewed for administration:
City Manager
Approved as to form and legality:
Cityt� torney G