HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-006 Complete StreetRESOLUTION NO.2025 - 006
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COMPLETE STREETS POLICY FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council (the "Council") of the City of Columba Heights, Minnesota (the "City") as
follows:
WHEREAS, on November 20, 2024, the Sustainability Commission heard a presentation on the Complete Streets
Policy after several rounds of workshops, edits, and collaboration with the Sustainability Commission,
Minnesota Department of Transportation, and city staff before giving a positive recommendation to the Council
Liaison and having staff introduce the proposal at the next City Council Work Session; and
WHEREAS, on December 2, 2024, the City Council reviewed the timeline and efforts that went into the draft
Complete Streets Policy and provided staff with direction to prepare the policy for consideration at a future City
Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City has interest in implementing a Complete Streets Policy to make progress on transportation
safety goals identified in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, which establishes both Complete Streets and Safe
Routes to School as priorities in the Chapter 6 — Transportation section to expand the services available to
commercial and residential tenants and property owners, and enhance the overall health and safety of the built
community; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that a safe, accessible Complete Streets transportation network accommodates
users of all ages and abilities, such as bicycles, pedestrians, transit riders, and motorists and all street projects
shall identify opportunities to carry out the vision of a Complete Streets approach and be integrated into the
planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the transportation system; and
WHEREAS, the Complete Streets Policy is to be context -sensitive and meet the needs of the community and
surrounding area while emphasizing safe and accessible travel for all people with all facilities designed in
accordance with the best state -of -the -practice design guidance referenced by state (Minnesota Department of
Transportation & Office of Sustainability and Public Health) and federal agencies (Federal Highway
Administration) as well as any guidance identified in city plans; and
WHEREAS, street designs should prioritize safety and equitable mobility for all users, including pedestrians,
cyclists, and transit riders, alongside motor vehicles and prioritize design choices that emphasize vehicle
throughput, such as wider lanes or reduced pedestrian crossings and ensuring they do not compromise the
safety and accessibility of other modes of transportation to create a balanced transportation network that
accommodates all users while maintaining safe and efficient movement; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City
Council of the City of Columbia Heights approves and establishes the Complete Streets Policy as attached.
City Council Resolution 2025-006
City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution
Passed this 13th day of January, 2025
Offered by: James
Seconded by: Buesgens
Roll Call: All Ayes
Attest:
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
ORDER OF COUNCIL
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