IV.5. Resolution Authorizing Submittal of the Blake Road Improvement Project Application for 2017 Local Roads Improvement Program Funding; Stanley (CR2017-121)
October 17, 2017Council Report 2017-121
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE BLAKE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT APPLICATION FOR2017 LOCAL ROADS
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING
Proposed Action
Staff recommends the following motion: “Adopt Resolution 2017-066,Authorizing submittal
of the Blake Road Improvement Project application for2017 Local Road Improvement
Program funding.”
Overview
In 2017, the Minnesota Legislature appropriated bond funds to The Local Roads
Improvement Program established in Minnesota Statute 174.52. Approximately $25.3
million is available for a statewide solicitation to fund projects; the maximum potential
award per project is $1 million.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation State Aid for Local Transportation Office
administers the Local Roads Improvement Program with guidance from the Local Road
Improvement Program Advisory Committee. The process and criteria for prioritizing projects
for the solicitation are established in the statute and recommended by theLRIP Advisory
Committee.Projects are evaluated based on several factors including: safetyimprovements,
regional significance, local support, being high impact and non-controversial, and
construction readiness. A resolution is required from the City Council to apply for this
funding, staff feels the Blake Road Improvements are a good candidate for this program.
Supporting Documents
Resolution 2017-066
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Nate Stanley, P.E.
City Engineer
Financial Impact: Budgeted Y/N Source: Related Documents
(CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes: __________________________________________________________________
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-066
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE BLAKE ROAD
IMPROVEMENTPROJECT APPLICATION FOR2017 LOCAL ROAD
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING
WHEREAS, Blake Road, a regionally significant roadway,is expected to experience
major changes over the next 20 years due in large part to the opening of the Green Line
Extension and construction of a Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT) station at Blake
Road; and
WHEREAS, a Blake Road Corridor study was completed in 2015 by the City of
Hopkins and it’s project partners including, the City of St. Louis Park,theCity of Edina,
Hennepin County,theMinnesota Department of Transportation, the Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District, and the Metropolitan Council; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins anticipates redevelopment near the corridor, increasing
traffic volumes on Blake Road, and increased pedestrian activity; and
WHEREAS,the City of Hopkins strives to provide better transportation opportunities for
pedestrians, bicyclists, and bus transit users; and
WHEREAS,the City of Hopkins strives to provide better connections and access to
adjacent neighborhoods, commercial nodes, schools, and recreational facilities; and
WHEREAS,the City of Hopkins has programmed theBlake Road Improvement Project
for construction starting in 2018; and
WHEREAS, theLocal Road Improvement Program (LRIP) administered by the
Minnesota Department of Transportation makes available up to $1,000,000 to provide
funding assistance to local agencies towards local road projects that are regionally
significant, result in safety improvements, and address transportation deficiencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Hopkins, Minnesota:
1.The Department of Public Works is authorized to apply for this funding.
2.The City Engineeror his designee isauthorized to submit the applications and to
serve as the contact person.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkinsthis 17day of October,2017.
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Molly Cummings, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk