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RESOLUTION NO. 01-022
SEEKING SUPPORT AND APPROVAL FOR A
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF
EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD AND NATCHEZ AVENUE
WHEREAS, this intersection will be the main entrance/exit to the City's Park Commons
development project and it appears that ensured adequate ingress and egress to the area via this
intersection is critical to the viability of the development.
WHEREAS, this intersection will be the major pedestrian crossing of Excelsior Boulevard
in essence forming the gateway to the City's new town center to the north.
WHEREAS, many programmed events are being planned for the town center and many
children are expected to utilize this intersection/crossing.
WHEREAS, this area will be a major crossing for transit users as Metro Transit buses and
three (3) new local transit circulator buses are coordinating their services and will make stops on
both the north and south sides of Excelsior Boulevard at this intersection
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has indicated that a traffic
signal would be a condition of the Indirect Source Permit (ISP) required for this development.
IDWHEREAS, the URS/BRW Traffic Impact Study dated March 2, 2001 indicates that
efficient operations on Excelsior Boulevard can be maintained through signal timing, with the
installation of this new signal at this location
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, it appears to the City of St Louis Park that a
traffic signal is needed at the intersection of Excelsior Boulevard and Natchez Avenue for a
variety of reasons and its installation will not adversely affect traffic flow on Excelsior
Boulevard.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of St. Louis Park seeks the support and
approval of Hennepin County for the installation of this signal.
Reviewed for Administration
Attest
rte.-.-r-._._B—
Cr' Clerk
Adopted\by the City Council March 19, 2001
Mayor