HomeMy WebLinkAbout85-08 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1985/01/21RESOLUTION N0. 85-08
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PROCEED WITH A VARIANCE REQUEST TO THE
COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FRANCE AVENUTE BETWEEN WEST 49-1/2 STREET AND
WEST 44TH STREET; AND BETWEEN WEST 39TH STREET AND EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD
WHEREAS, the City, in cooperation with the Cities of Edina and Minneapolis
wishes to reconstruct France Avenue between West 49-1/2 Street and Excelsior
Boulevard, in part using Municipal State -Aid funds; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation Rule 8820.9912 requires
that France Avenue between West 49-1/2 Street and West 44th Street have a
minimum of four lanes; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation Rule 8820.9912 requires
that France Avenue between West 39th Street and Excelsior Boulevard have a
minimum curb -to -curb width of 38 feet; and
WHEREAS, the City believes there are valid reasons for constructing France
Avenue to a lower design standard and that such lower design standard will
safely and adequately handle existing and proposed traffic.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park that the City Engineer, in cooperation with the Cities of Edina and
Minneapolis be directed to submit to the Commissioner of Transportation a formal
request for variance for France Avenue between West 49-1/2 Street and West 44th
Street -from the minimum number of required four lanes in order to construct two
lanes; and for France Avenue between West 39th Street to Excelsior Boulevard
from the required curb -to -curb width of 38 feet to a width of 36 feet.
Adopted by the City Council January 21, 1985
Reviewed for administration:
City Manager
MayqY
Approved as to form and legality:
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Cit& Attorney