2021-08CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER COUNTY, MINNESOTA
DATE: February 22, 2021 RESOLUTION NO:
MOTION BY: Campion SECONDED BY:
2021-08
McDonald
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR MnDOT 2020 LRIP GRANT APPLICATION FOR
GALPIN BOULEVARD (CR 117) RECONSTRUCTION
WHEREAS, Chanhassen staff have been working with representatives of Carver County on the
planned reconstruction of Galpin Boulevard (CR 117) from TH 5 to the north City limits, and a preferred
design was established as a part of a preliminary design study in 2018.
WHEREAS, the preferred design includes the reconstruction of Galpin Boulevard to Chanhassen
city standards, with the understanding that Carver County would turnback the roadway to the City upon the
completion of the improvements.
WHEREAS, the proposed improvements will address existing operational and safety issues along
Galpin Boulevard and will include the construction of a roundabout at West 78t' Street, mini -roundabouts at
Brinker Street and Lake Lucy Road, turn lane improvements at six other intersections, and 10-foot wide
bituminous trails along the roadway.
WHEREAS, $75 million in MnDOT Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) funding is currently
available, with a cap of $1.25 million for each project, to help fund improvements to roadways with regional
significance, and Galpin Boulevard qualifies as a regionally significant roadway.
WHEREAS, the estimated construction cost for the proposed improvements to Galpin Boulevard is
approximately $8 million, and the LRIP funds can be used on a majority of the elements included as a part of
the roadway reconstruction work; however, additional funding will be needed beyond the potential $1.25
million in LRIP funds.
WHEREAS, Carver County and the City of Chanhassen will be responsible for the remaining costs
if the project is successful in obtaining LRIP funds.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL:
1. Supports the reconstruction of Galpin Boulevard;
2. Supports the submittal of a MnDOT 2020 LRIP Grant Application for the project; and
3. Provides assurance that the City will pay for their share of the project improvement costs beyond the
LRIP grant award.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 22" a day of February 2021.
Elise Ryan, Mayor
YES NO ABSENT
Ryan
Campion
McDonald
Rehm
Schubert