2011-46 CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE: July 11, 2011 RESOLUTION NO: 2011 -46
MOTION BY: Tjornham SECONDED BY: Ernst
APPROVE RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR A GRANT APPLICATION FOR
ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS AT TH 101 AND PIONEER TRAIL (CSAH 14)
WHEREAS, the intersection of TH 101 and Pioneer Trail is in need of roadway widening,
turn lane, signal, and drainage improvements in order to increase safety and improve operation; and
WHEREAS, MnDOT's Metro Municipal Agreement program provides funding to
construction projects that are developed and administered by local agencies and provide benefit to
both the local community and trunk highway system; and
WHEREAS, these funds are intended to pay for a portion of the construction costs of the
project. Right -of -way, utility relocation, and final design costs are not eligible for funding; and
WHEREAS, if the project is funded, the City would be responsible for the remaining
project costs (engineering, some construction, and right -of -way needs); and
WHEREAS, the remaining project costs are proposed to be funded through the TH 101
Improvements project, City Project PW67F4a.
NOW THERE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Chanhassen supports a grant
application for roadway improvements at TH 101 and Pioneer Trail (CSAH 14).
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 11 ` day of July, 2011.
ATTEST:
Too • Gerhardt, City Manager Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor
YES NO ABSENT
Furlong None None
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