2015-34 CITY OF CHANHASS�N
CARV�R AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DAT�: May 26,2015 R�SOLUTION NO: 2015-34
MOTION BY: Ryan S�CONDED BY: McDonald
APPROVE RESOLUTION REQUESTING FUNDING FROM MnDOT'S
2016 M�TRO MUNICIPAL AGRE�MENT PROGRAM FOR TURN LAN� AND
ACCELERATION LANE IMPROV�MENTS ALONG TH 5
PROJECT NO. 16-03
WHEREAS, a grant application is for consn•uction of a second left-tui-n lane for TH 5
tr�affic to turn onto northbound and southbound Powers Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, City staff is working also with MnDOT on the preliminasy design of new �
accelerations lanes for traffic entering TH 5; and
WHEREAS, the improvements will improve the safety and operation of the intersection; �
and
WHEItEAS, 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 grant application is successful, the gtant will provide additional funding ��
for the overall TH 5 project. i
NOW TH�RE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ciry of Chanhassen supports a grant ��
application for turn lane and acceleration lane improveinents along TH 5. ��
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 26t�' day of May, 2015.
ATTEST• � �
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..� dd Gerhardt, City Manager Denny L fenburger, Mayor �,
YES NO ABSENT
Campion I
Laufenbur•ger ,
McDonald ',
Ryan I
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