Agenda - Council - 09/26/1989 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #89-09- RESOLUTION REQUESTING METRO DISTRICT OF THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND ANOKA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ERECT TRAFFIC SIGNALS WITH PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS AT THE INTERSECTION OF STATE HIGHWAY #47 AND COUNTY ROAD #116 IN THE CITY OF RAMSEY WHEREAS, the Anoka County Department of Transportation has constructed the realignment of County Road gl16 (Industry Avenue Northwest) as part of the soon-to-be constructed Rum River Bridge Crossing; and WItEREAS, the new intersection of Industry Avenue Northwest and St. Francis Boulevard Northwest (State Highway g47) is currently being wired for traffic lights although there is no planned time for the actual installation of said signals; and WHEREAS, extensive pedestrian use of the Rum River Bridge Crossing is anticipated since the bridge will connect the Anoka Senior High School and Ice Arena with Ramsey residential neighborhoods, and a traffic signal with pedestrian crossing is needed at this intersection; and WHEREAS, on August 24, 1989, a child riding a bicycle was involved in a vehicle accident at this intersection; and WHEREAS, the City has received numerous inquiries from residents stating their concerns regarding the need for a controlled crossing (both vehicle and pedestrian), at said intersection; and WHEREAS, on September 14, 1989, the Ramsey Park and Recreation Commission recommended that a traffic signal, including a pedestrian crossing, be erected at the new County Road gl 16 and State Highway g47 intersection; and WHEREAS, on September 19, 1989, the Ramsey Planning and Zoning Commission concurred with the Park and Recreation Commission recommendation that a traffic signal be erected at the new County Road #116 and State Highway #47 intersection. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the City hereby requests Metro District of the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Anoka County Department of Transportation to erect traffic signals with pedestrian crossing at the intersection of County Road gl 16 and State Highway g47 in the City of Ramsey. 2) That the Mayor, on behalf of the City is authorized to communicate this Resolution to Metro District of the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Anoka County Department of Transportation. 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: