Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-053 CCRMember Celia Scott introduced the follOV17inc_ resolution anC% moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 83 -53 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INCORPORATE CERTAIN DESIGN FEATURES INTO THE CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF T.H. 252 FROM THE JUNCTION OF T.H. 694 TO THE NORTH CORPORATE LIMITS WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center has this date adopted a resolution approving the preliminary layout plan for the improvement of T.H. 252 from the junction of T.H. 694 to the North Corporate Limits; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to assure that detailed construction plans to be developed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation for this project will contain certain design features to assure (1) the proper and safe operation of that facility, (2) its integration with existing and future transportation systems in that Northeast Neighborhood, and (3) its compatibility with the neighborhood environment: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center that the City of Brooklyn Center hereby requests the Minnesota Department of Transportation to incorporate the following design features into the construction plans for said improvement: 1. traffic control signal systems shall be installed at the intersections of 66th Avenue North, 70th Avenue North and 73rd Avenue North. 2. provisions for pedestrian crossings, including sidewalks and pedestrian crossing provisions within the traffic control signal systems, shall be incorporated at the following locations: Intersecting Street Pedestrian Crossing Provisions For: 66th Avenue North All sides of intersection 70th Avenue North North and West side of intersection 73rd Avenue North All sides of intersection 3. provisions shall be made to assure installation of bus stops and waiting shelters for use by the Metropolitan Transit Commission and its patrons. 4. provisions shall be made to assure installation of adequate bus stops for use by school buses and their patrons. 5. provisions shall be made for construction of a pedestrian trail or sidewalk along West River Road from 66th Avenue North to 73rd Avenue North. The City requests the Minnesota Department of Transportation to construct such sidewalk at the Minnesota Department of Transportation's expense. 6. consideration shall be given to purchasing adequate right -of -way along 66th Avenue North, Westerly of new T.H. 252, to allow future upgrading of that roadway to accomodate increasing traffic volumes on 66th Avenue North. RESOLUTION NO. 83 -53 7. the design of the 70th Avenue North connection shall be coordinated with the City's plans for development of a "Parkway" along the 69th 70th Avenue corridor. 8. the detailed design of the 73rd Avenue North intersection shall be coordinated with the City Engineer to assure proper functioning of this intersection. 9. because property owners in this area continue to experience problems resulting from a high water table in the area, consideration should be given to incorporating design features with the storm drainage system which will lower that high water table. 10. if detailed plans for storm drainage of new T.H. 252 require the development of storm water holding ponds which are not within the right -of -way limits indicated on the preliminary plan layout, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is hereby requested to submit those plans to the City Council for separate consideration. 11. where a choice is possible between the use of earthen mounds vs. the use of walls for noise control, the City prefers the use of earthen mounds. 12. adequate landscaping provisions shall be incorporated to assure aesthetic compatibility of the roadway with the area's environment. March 14, 1983 f ATTEST: Clerk MayV The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, Gene Lhotka, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.