HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-55RESOLUTTON NO.202t-55
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota authorizing a Rebuilding
American lnfrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) transportation grant application for the
Central Avenue (MN Highway 65) Multimodal Transportation Study.
WHEREAS, the study purpose is to develop a comprehensive and community led vision for transit operations,
freight and passenger vehicle movement, pavement conditions, watermain, sanitary sewer, pedestrian
facilities and safety, and streetscaping aesthetics on Central Avenue (TH 65) from 37th Avenue NE to 53'd
Avenue NE; and,
WHEREAS, the City represents that this project meets the requirements of the Rebuilding American
lnfrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) transportation grant thereby allowing the project to
receive RAISE planning grant funding; and,
WHEREAS, the City has the necessary capabilities to adequately develop and manage this transportation
improvement planning effort; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the
institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure matching funds; and,
WHEREAS, the City agrees to comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the notice of funding
and a future grant agreement.
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia
Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following:
F!NDINGS OF FACT
1. The Council adopts this resolution in support of a Rebuilding American lnfrastructure with
Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) transportation grant application for the Central Avenue
(MN Highway 65) lmprovements Study.
2. The Council authorizes staff to apply for and execute the use of funding from the Rebuilding
American lnfrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) transportation grant program for
the Central Avenue (TH 65) lmprovements Study.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
Passed this 28th day of June, 2021
Offered by:
Seconded by:
RollCall:
Buesgens
Murzyn, Jr.
AllAyes
Attest:
Nicole Tin ncil
aMd rquez Sim
COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS
City of Columbia Heights I Administration
59040'nAveNE,ColumbiaHeights,MN5542l .Ph:763-706-3610.Fax:753-706-3601 .www.columbiaheightsmn.gov
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Mr. Kevin Hansen, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
City of Columbia Heights
637-38th Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
RE: 2021 Rebuilding American !nfrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Planning
Grant submital for Central Avenue (Highway 65) Application
Dear Kevin Hansen,
As the mayor of Columbia Heights, I am aware and in fullsupport of the RAISE Planning Grant
request to develop a comprehensive vision for Central Avenue throughout our community. This
planning effort will take a comprehensive look at for freight and passenger vehicle movement,
pavement conditions, watermain, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, landscaping, and more. The
study will also work with the Minnesota Department of Transportation's Planning and
Environmental Linkage (PEL) study focused on pedestrian and bicycle improvements along the
corridor.
Central Avenue NE is an important north-south corridor through our city. lt connects Columbia
Heights to downtown Minneapolis and the rest of the Twin Cities Metro Area. The proposed
planning project will aim to improve usability along this corridor and be a great opportunity to
engage and work alongside our residents, businesses, and other community stakeholders.
For the reasons above, I fully support the City of Columbia Height's RAISE Planning Grant
application. We thank you for your consideration of the grant request. lf you have questions,
please feel free to contact me at aMarquezSimula@columbiaheishtsmn.gov or 763-706-3607
Sincerely,
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Amdda Mdrquez Simula
Mayor
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