HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-091 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2009/07/06RESOLUTION NO. 09-091
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE
XENIA AVENUE / PARK PLACE BOULEVARD CORRIDOR
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN STUDY
FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park has promoted a vision of being a connected and
engaged community; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, has an interest in improving bicycle,
pedestrian and transit options for its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park proposed a study of the bicycle, pedestrian, and
transit connections in the northeast portion of the City, and was awarded grant funds by Transit for
Livable Communities and the Federal Department of Transportation to conduct such a study; and,
WHEREAS, work on the study proceeded with input from City Staff, staff from the City of
Golden Valley, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, and staff from other affected agencies;
and,
WHEREAS, public outreach was conducted, culminating in meetings with employees
4111 working within the study area, citizens living there, and online web -based outreach; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and City Council have reviewed the study and
provided comments and other input that has been incorporated; and
WHEREAS, the study includes content reviewing existing conditions, current and future
needs for improved pedestrian and bicycle activity, recommended improvements, and
implementation strategies; and
WHEREAS, the contents of Case No. 09-01-MISC are hereby entered into and made part
of the record for this planning study.
CONCLUSION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of St. Louis
Park that it accepts the content, recommendations, and implementation strategies of the Xenia
Avenue / Park Place Boulevard Corridor Bicycle and Pedestrian Study, subject to the following
conditions and recommendations:
1. The study consists of bicycle, pedestrian, and transit recommendations for the study area.
The study shall serve as background information for future decisions related to
transportation improvements designed and constructed in the study area.
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2. Additional study and further analysis may be necessary to determine the feasibility of
recommended routes and mode -choice within the study area. Where necessary, such
study and analysis will be undertaken prior to implementation.
Reviewed '. r A. ministration:
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Adopted \by the City Council July 6, 2009
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