HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-031 CCRMir Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 80 31
RESOLUTION REOUESTTNG MNDOT TO PROVIDE SOLUTION TO SAFETY
PROBLEM AT THE INTERSECTION OF LYNDALE AVENUE AND 57th AVENUE
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is currently
constructing I -94 in the vicinity of Lyndale Avenue and 57th Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the temporary approach constructed during 1979 between the
east end of Bridge No. 27806 (57th Avenue bridge over I -94) and Lyndale Avenue
has been adjudged to be hazardous due to excessive grades, inadequate stopping
distance, etc.; and
WHEREAS, MNDOT has closed 57th Avenue to eastbound traffic between
Carden Avenue and Lyndale Avenue as an emergency measure to prohibit vehicular
traffic from using said hazardous segment during winter months; and
WHEREAS, said temporary closure results in the detouring of traffic
through a residential area, creating other traffic hazards as well as congestion
and nuisance problems; and
WHEREAS, MNDOT has advised the City that permanent reconstruction of
this segment will not occur for approximately two years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN
CENTER:
1. That this City Council hereby finds the existing emergency closure
to be an unacceptable solution for the entire interim period until
the permanent construction occurs.
2. That this City Council hereby petitions and demands that MNDOT
develop and implement plans to provide a satisfactory solution to
the safety problem at the intersection of Lyndale Avenue and 57th
Avenue, such solution to be accomplished during the summer of 1980,
and to be designed to allow normal use of the bridge and intersection.
January 28, 1980
Date
ATTEST:
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Gene Lhotka and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka,
and Celia Scott;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.