HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2019-32 - Railroad Crossing Signal Agreement NO. 18-1 - 02/19/2019 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-32
APPROVE RAILROAD CROSSING SIGNAL AGREEMENT NO. 18-1 WITH TWIN
CITY & WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY FOR THE QUIET ZONE PROJECT
I.C. 16-5943
WHEREAS, the City of Eden Prairie is preparing construction plans and specifications for the
rail grade crossing safety devices and associated road and pathway improvements at West 62°d
Street& Bike Path, Birch Island Road, Eden Prairie Path Crossing and Valley View Road; and
WHEREAS, safety improvements to road and rail at these four crossings are necessary to
establish a Railroad Quiet Zone; and
WHEREAS, the City will be entering into a General Obligation Bond Proceeds Grant
Agreement with MnDOT that will provide funding for the road and rail safety improvements;
and
WHEREAS, this agreement will be included as an exhibit to the General Obligation Bond
Proceeds Grand Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Eden Prairie City Council that said Railroad
Crossing Signal Agreement No. 18-1 for City Project 16-5943 is hereby approved and the Mayor
and City Manager are authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of Eden Prairie.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on February 19, 2019.
Ronald A. Case, Mayor
ATTEST: SEAL
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Kathl en Porta, City Clerk