HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2017-107 - Funding Application for Duck Lake Rd Project - 10/17/2017 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-107
ENDORSING THE FUNDING APPLICATION FOR THE DUCK LAKE ROAD
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie is the official governing body of the
City of Eden Prairie; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation's Local Road Improvement Program
has made funding available to communities for infrastructure improvement projects on local
roads that address a transportation deficiency or result in safety improvements.
WHEREAS, the Duck Lake Road Reconstruction Project includes reconstruction of Duck Lake
Road from Duck Lake Trail to approximately Mallard Court which is currently narrow, has
inadequate storm water management infrastructure, and lacks pedestrian facilities, and
WHEREAS, the reconstruction of Duck Lake Road along with the installation of pedestrian
facilities would provide for a safe route to the adjacent elementary school, and
WHEREAS, the upgrades to the storm sewer system and storm water management system will
result in improved water quality to Duck Lake, and
WHEREAS, the Local Road Improvement Program administered by the Minnesota Department
of Transportation provides up to $1 million in capital assistance for infrastructure improvement
projects on local roads that address a transportation deficiency or result in safety improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Eden Prairie City Council does hereby
support actively pursuing Local Road Improvement Program funds.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on October 17, 2017.
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