1999-116CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION N0.99-116
COUNTY ROAD 73 AND MINNETONKA BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins recognizes the need for improvements to the intersection and
surrounding areas County Road 73 (Hopkins Crossroads) and County Road 5 (Minnetonka
Boulevard) by improving the conditions for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists; and
WHEREAS, the needed improvements must reflect the concerns of both the travelling public
and the surrounding neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, The City of Hopkins has been working with a task force to develop an acceptable
response and solution to the various concerns and goals; and
WHEREAS, the result of these efforts from all parties has identified a potential solution to the
concerns of all parties and the Hopkins City Council wishes to present a position statement reflecting
it's position and desire to continue toward improvements; and
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Hopkins believes that the proposed improvements
are generally in line with the goals and expectations of the City of Minnetonka and Hennepin Co.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hopkins that the
ity of Hopkins supports improvements to the area near the intersection of Co. Rd 73 and Co. Rd 5
under the following conditions:
1. That the intersection design closely follows the design elements as depicted on the Biko Assoc.
"Hennepin County Discussion Plan" which includes the following design elements:
a. Concrete Pavement with contrasting color and texture elements in the crosswalk and center
areas.
b. Intersection geometrics will include the configurations as shown with the understanding that a
future right turn lane in the west-bound Co. Rd 5 approach will be accepted if the overall
intersection level of service reaches a service level D.
c. Intersection lane widths and raised center medians are constructed to the minimum State Aid
standards (11'). Raised medians will include landscaping as shown.
d. Non-standard decorative traffic control devices are utilized which are acceptable to the Cities
of Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Hennepin Co.
e. Street identification signage, which is placed prior to the intersection rather than attached to
the poles and/or mast arms. Attempts will be made to keep all signage off of the poles and
mast arms. If signage must be attached, it shall be minimal in size.
f. Landscape design elements that reflect the intended effect of improving the aesthetics of the
area.
g. Maintenance of the intersection will be the responsibility of Hennepin Co.
2. That Hennepin Co., City of Minnetonka and City of Hopkins agree to diligently pursue
enhancements to Co. Rd. 5 including:
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a. Roadway improvements such as streetscape amenities, trails, landscaping, and defined
driving surface edges with the expectation of improving aesthetics and reducing speed
through Hopkins (35 mph preferred).
b. Creating a uniform, consistent speed along the Co. Rd. 5 corridor from Hwy 169 to Hwy 494.
c. An understanding that there will be no roadway lane additions or expansions for at least 10
years.
d. The improvements outlined in this section are to be considered an integral part of the approval
process from the City of Hopkins.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
1. That the Hopkins staff is directed to develop an agreement with Hennepin Co. and the City of
Minnetonka which will lead to the construction of the improvements.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 21st day of December, 1999.
ATTEST:
erry Ob aier, City Clerk
Res98-116
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