HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-053 CCRMEmber Celia Scott introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 80 -53
RESOLUTION REQUESTING MNDOT TO MAINTAIN PEDESTRIAN FACILITY
ACROSS I -94 AT DUPONT AVENUE NORTH AT ALL TIMES DURING
RECONSTRUCTION OF I -94
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) is
developing plans and specifications for reconstruction of Interstate Highway
94 (I -94) between Brooklyn Boulevard and Lyndale Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the existing bridge across I -94 at Dupont Avenue is the
only bridge in that area of the City which has provisions for pedestrian traffic
across I -94 and said bridge is scheduled to be remved and replaced as a part of
the reconstruction project; and
WHEREAS, the continuous availability of a useable pedestrian crossing
facility at this location is a matter of public health, welfare, and safety to
the citizens of Brooklyn Center, particularly to the operation of the Brooklyn
Center Independent School District 286 and to the operation of the City's summer
recreational program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN
CENTER:
1. That it is the opinion of this Council that failure to maintain
a pedestrian crossing .facility across I -94 at Dupont Avenue North
at all times during reconstruction of I -94 would constitute a
serious safety hazard.
2. That MDOT is hereby requested to include into the plans and
specifications for reconstruction of I -94 such plans and provi-
sions which will assure that a useable pedestrian crossing
facility will be maintained in the immediate vicinity of Dupont
Avenue North at all times during reconstruction of I-
February 11, 1980
Date off✓
ATTEST.
Deputy Clerk v
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Tony Kuefler and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Ficnar, Gene Lhotka, and
Celia Scott;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.