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Councilmember adoption: introduced the following resolution and moved for it~ RESOLUTION #09-04-XXX RESOLUTION REQUESTING A VARIANCE FROM STANDARDS FOR STATE AID OPERATIONS, 167TH AVENUE NW RECONSTRUCTION, STATE AID PROJECT 199-102-006 WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey wishes to reconstruct 16ih Avenue NW from 2965' west ofCSAH 5 to CSAH 5; and WHEREAS, adverse right-of-way and environmental impacts limit the minimum design speed of the curves between stations 2+47.46 to 6+85.03 to 25 miles per hour in lieu of the 30 mile pet hour minimum per 8820.9936; and WHEREAS, State Aid Rules provide that a political subdivision may request a variance from the Rules; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Ramsey hereby indemnifies, saves and hold harmless the State of Minnesota and its agents and employees of and from claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or by reason of the 167th Avenue NW Reconstruction project in accordance with Minnesota Rules 8820.9936 and further agrees to defend attheir sole cost and expense any action or proceeding commenced. for the purpose of asserting any claim arising as a result of the granting this variance. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: That a variance be requested from Minnesota Rules for State Aid Operations to permit the reconstruction of 167th Avenue NW, between stations 2+47.46 and 6+85.03, with a minimum .design speed of25 miles per hour. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember _ and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: RESOLUTION #09-04-XXX Page 1 of2 -201-