2011-45 CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER COUNTY, MINNESOTA
DATE: July 11, 2011 RESOLUTION NO: 2011 -45
MOTION BY: Tjornham SECONDED BY: Ernst
APPROVE RESOLUTION ACCEPTING EA/EAW FOR THE TH 101
IMPROVEMENTS; CALL PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 8, 2011
CITY PROJECT PW67F4A
WHEREAS, Chanhassen staff has been working with representatives of Mn/DOT and
Carver County to identify a preferred design for the reconstruction of TH 101 between Lyman
Boulevard (CSAH 18) and Pioneer Trail (CSAH 14).
WHEREAS, TH 101 is currently a two -lane undivided roadway with a number of safety
deficiencies including steep grades, sharp curves, and inadequate sight distances resulting in
blind intersections.
WHEREAS, TH 101 is proposed to be reconstructed to a four -lane divided design with
pedestrian/bicycle trails along both sides of the roadway.
WHEREAS, the reconstruction of TH 101 is proposed to be financed primarily through
Federal Transportation Funding secured through the 2009 regional solicitation process.
WHEREAS, as a result of the scope of the proposed improvements and the Federal
funding, an Environmental Assessment/Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EA/EAW) has
been completed to review the potential environmental impacts of the project.
WHEREAS, the EA/EAW notice was published in the EQB Monitor on June 27, 2011
and the public comment period is proposed to extend from July 11, 2011 through August 22,
2011.
NOW THERE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Chanhassen accepts the EA/EAW for
the TH 101 Improvements, City Project PW67F4a, and calls a public hearing for August 8, 2011.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City council this 11 ` day of July, 2011.
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To. . Gerhardt, i ' . ter Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor
YES NO ABSENT
Furlong None None
Ernst
Laufenburger
McDonald
Tjornhom