HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-090 CCRMember Dan Ryan introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-90
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HENNEPIN COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY
10 (BASS LAKE ROAD) RESTRIPING PROJECT
WHEREAS, there is a desire to improve traffic related safety conditions on Bass
Lake Road between County Road 81 and Brooklyn Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, the County has proposed restriping the road to one 12 foot traffic
lane each direction, one 12 foot bi-directional left turn lane, and one 6 foot shoulder each side;
and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County Transportation Department staff has presented
information to the City Council regarding anticipated safety benefits of the proposed road
configuration; and
WHEREAS, this work would be done at no direct financial contribution from the
City of Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, the adjoining City of Crystal has approved the same project; and
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WHEREAS, a public information campaign and meeting has been conducted
resulting in both positive and negative input from the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that the City Council hereby considers the predicted decrease in
accidents and average speed to be a net positive for the corridor resulting from the project and
therefore supports the proposed restriping project.
June 25, 2007
Pate
ATTEST:
Mayor PM
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Mark Yelich
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Kay lasman, Mary O'Connor, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.