HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-097 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2011/10/03RESOLUTION NO. 11-097
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CLOSURE OF THE HIGHWAY 169 ACCESS RAMPS
AT 22ND STREET, 22ND LANE AND 23RD STREET AND CONSTRUCTION OF A
VISUAL BARRIER
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) desires to close the
access ramps between Highway 169 and 22nd Street, 22nd Lane, and 23rd Street for safety
reasons; and
WHEREAS, Mn/DOT seeks concurrence from the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota in
closing said access ramps; and
WHEREAS, Mn/DOT has offered to construct a visual barrier at no cost to the City for
said concurrence.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. The City of St. Louis Park supports Mn/DOT's desire to close the Highway 169 access
ramps at 22nd Street, 22nd Lane, and 23`d Street.
2. The Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to work directly with Mn/DOT in
delivering a project that will close the access ramps and provide for the construction of a
-foot high visual barrier in accordance with State and City requirements.
Administration:
Attest:
Adopted by the City Council October 3, 2011