2023-041 Resolution Supporting Pursuit of 2023 Local Road Improvement Program Funding from MnDOT for the 17th Avenue Improvements Project CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2023-041
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PURSUIT OF 2023 LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM FUNDING FROM MnDOT FOR THE 17TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT
WHEREAS, the 17th Avenue Improvements project includes the reconstruction of 17th
Avenue through the City of Hopkins between Hennepin County State Aid Highway No. 3
(Excelsior Boulevard) and Minnesota State Trunk Highway 7 (TH 7), and will correct
poor road surface conditions, improve the underlying infrastructure, fill gaps in the
sidewalk network, and install dedicated cycling facilities along the corridor; and
WHEREAS, the 17th Avenue Improvements project provides opportunity to correct
deficient roadway conditions, make improvements to utilities, improve the multimodal
network, and increase access to the forthcoming Green Line Extension to be located at
17th Avenue and Hennepin County State Aid Highway No. 3; and
WHEREAS, the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) administered by the
Minnesota Department of Transportation makes available up to $1,500,000 to apply
towards projects on local roads that are regionally significant, result in safety
improvements, address transportation deficiencies, and contribute to economic
development; and
WHEREAS, the proposed year for project construction is 2029,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hopkins
hereby supports the reconstruction of 17th Avenue through the City of Hopkins between
Hennepin County State Aid Highway No. 3 and Minnesota State Trunk Highway 7.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Hopkins hereby supports the City's pursuit of Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP)
funding and authorizes staff to prepare and submit such application.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 14th day of November, 2023.
By:
Patrick a on, Mayor
AT EST:
Amy Domeier, City Clerk