HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-076 CCR Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 76 -76
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MINNESOTA STATE HIGHWAY
DEPARTMENT TO INSTALL TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT T.H. 152 AND
65TH AVENUE NORTH, STUDY PEDESTRIAN CROSSING NEEDS AT
T.H. 152 AND 61ST AVENUE NORTH, AND INDICATING THE
WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO PARTICIPATE
IN THE COST OF SIGNALS
WHEREAS, the traffic volumes on T.H. 152 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 a safe crossng'at the intersection
of 65th Avenue North with T.H. 152; and
WHEREAS, according to the District 5 traffic engineer, the said
intersection of 65th Avenue North with said T.H. 152 meets the warrants
for the installation of traffic signals and
WHEREAS, the residents in the area of 61st Avenue North, westerly
of T.H. 152, have expressed a concern for a safe pedestrian crossing
at 61st Avenue North;
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 Highway Department install traffic
signals with pedestrian crossing indicators at the
intersection of T.H. 152 and 65th Avenue North.
b. Study the pedestrian crossing needs at the inter-
section of T.H. 152 and 61st Avenue North.
2. The City is willing to participate in the cost of installing
the above said traffic signals.
Tune 14, 1976
Date Mayor
ATTEST: 4
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Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 76 -76
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by member Robert Jensen and upon vote being taken
thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen,
Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, and Robert Jensen;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.