HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2013-40 - South Shady Oak Rd at TH 212 Improvements - 04/16/2013 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-40
RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS AND
PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
WHEREAS, a resolution of the City Council was adopted the 17 th day of April 2012, endorsing
pursuit of Transportation Economic Development (TED) Program funding and, if awarded,
commit funding to provide for the completion of the improvements; and
WHEREAS, the TED funding was awarded to the City of Eden Prairie for the improvements; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on the 5th day of March, 2013 at which all persons
desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard thereon where the Council considered
the improvement and adopted a resolution approving Layout 2A for the improvements; and
WHEREAS,the anticipated project cost of$32 million will be funded through TED,Municipal
State Aid,Hennepin County,TIF and United HealthCare Services through a special assessment
agreement that was made on the 81h day of May 2012, between the City of Eden Prairie and United
HealthCare Services; and
WHEREAS,the Shady Oak Road Improvements including the interchange at Shady Oak Road and
Highway 212 will improve the efficiency and safety of the transportation network and promote
economic growth through the expansion of local businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL:
1. Such improvement is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible as detailed in the (i) City's
Comprehensive Guide Plan, (ii) Trunk Highway 212 and Shady Oak Road interchange
Study (iii) United Health Group's Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) Traffic
Impact Study and on account of the funding sources identified above.
2. Such improvement is hereby ordered.
3. The Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed capital improvement and reported
in writing to the Council its findings as to compliance of the proposed improvements with
the comprehensive municipal plan.
4. The City Engineer is hereby designated as the Engineer for this improvement, I.C. I I-
5800. He shall prepare plans and specifications, with assistance from SRF Consulting
Group, Inc., for the making of such improvements.
5. The City Council declares its official intent to reimburse itself for the costs of the
improvement from the proceeds of tax exempt bonds.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on April 16, 2013.
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K&Xeen Porta, City Clerk