HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-163 CCR Member Maurice Britts introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 77 -163
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
TO INSTALL TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON T.H. 169 at 66TH AVENUE NORTH, 69TH
AVENUE NORTH, AND 73RD AVENUE NORTH, AND INDICATING THE WILLING-
NESS OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COST OF
SIGNALS
WHEREAS, the traffic volumes on T.H. 169 within the City of Brooklyn Center
have increased to such an amount that it is unsafe to cross said highway except at
controlled intersections; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center deems it necessary
for the health, safety, and general welfare of its pedestrian and vehicular traffic to
provide for safe crossings at the intersections at 66th Avenue North, 69th Avenue
North, and 73rd Avenue North with T.H. 169; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center has previously expressed concern to
representatives of the former Minnesota Highway Department for safe pedestrian
crossings at said locations and recognizes the time span necessary for installation
of permanent traffic signals with roadway geometric revisions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center as follows:
1 The City hereby requests that:
a. The Minnesota Department of Transportation install traffic
signals with pedestrian crossing indicators at the intersections
of 66th Avenue North, 69th Avenue North, and 73rd Avenue North
with T.H. 169.
b. Temporary pedestrian crossing signals be installed at said
locations until permanent signals are installed.
2. The City is willing to participate in the cost of installing the above
said traffic signals.
September 12, 1977
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
erk
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: Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar,
and Gene Lhotka;
and the following voted against the same: none,
where said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.