HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-036 CCRMember Tim Willson introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-36
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TH 252 CORRIDOR STUDY PLAN AS A
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT GUIDE FOR TH 252 FROM 1-94/694 TO
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WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center's Comprehensive Plan identifies
multiple transportation and developmental issues surrounding the TH 252 corridor as follows:
• Capacity improvements needed on TH 252 to address regional increase in
traffic demand
• Capacity improvements on TH 252 would help reduce traffic demand on
parallel collector roadways under the City's jurisdiction
• Potential interchange needed at 66 1h Avenue to address traffic issues, a
capacity constraint and developmental access needs to the regional
transportation system
• A need to improve strategies that will enhance transit service
The Comprehensive Plan also identifies TH 252 as a critical element as part of the regional
transportation system; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center's Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan identifies
pedestrian crossing challenges for the TH 252 corridor and identifies a strategy to address
pedestrian safety issues by searching for potential grade-separated crossings ; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center retained the services of WSB &
Associates, Inc. to study corridor issues along TH 252 from 1-94/694 to TH 610 and to develop a
long term vision for the corridor supplemented by interim improvements working towards the
ultimate corridor vision; and
WHEREAS, partners involved with the study included the Minnesota Department
of Transportation; Hennepin County; Metro Transit; Metropolitan Council; City of Brooklyn
Park; and City of Brooklyn Center staff, Planning Commissioners, Councilmembers, citizens,
business owners and property owners; and
WHEREAS, the study focused efforts on identifying interim and long-term
improvements to address existing safety, congestion, and neighborhood connectivity issues on
TH 252; and
WHEREAS, on February 22, 2016, the City Council Study Session included an
overview presentation by City staff and the consultant including partner and public outreach
efforts, study work and documentation and the Corridor Study; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-36
WHEREAS, the City Council voiced its support for this study and discussed the
use of the TH 252 Corridor Study as an official planning and development guide for corridor
initiatives and enhancements including a preferred access configuration along TH 252 within
Brooklyn Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center hereby adopts the TH 252 Corridor Study Plan as a planning and development
guide for TH 252 from 1-94/694 to TH 610 with recommended interchange access configuration
in Brooklyn Center to include: a full access interchange at 66th Avenue; 701h Avenue closed with
Pedestrian bridge; and a full access combination with Brookdale Drive at 73R1 Avenue as
described and depicted in the Corridor Study. The City Council also resolves to work with the
State to review, study and evaluate additional roadway safety mitigation measures including
advanced traffic signal flashing warning lights at the intersections along TH 252; a specific speed
enforcement program along TH 252; and lowering the TH 252 speed limit in Brooklyn Center.
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March 14, 2016
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Lin Myszkowski
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, April Graves, Lin Myszkowski, Dan Ryan
and the following voted against the same: Kris Lawrence-Anderson
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.