HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 339-12 039
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Rochester is preparing plans for MSAS 159-020-018, Second
Street S.W., from 18th Avenue S.W., to West Circle Drive (CSAH 22); and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Rules for State Aid Operation 8820.9936 requires ten-foot parking
lanes for roadways with ADT equal to or greater than 10,000; and,
WHEREAS, the reason for this variance request is the addition of bike lanes along this
corridor, per the adopted City of Rochester Bicycle Master Plan, leaves less pedestrian space
within the constrained right-of-way limits; and,
WHEREAS, the City has implemented a Complete Streets Policy that considers the
needs of all users along a roadway; and,
WHEREAS, there is a tremendous amount of projected pedestrian traffic along this route
that is a key link between downtown and the future Cascade Lake Park; and,
WHEREAS, the variance request is motivated by the desire to maximize the width of the
pedestrian facilities along Second Street S.W., without compromising vehicular travel.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
*Rochester that the City hereby request a variance from the Minnesota Department of
Transportation State Aid Operations Rules Chapter 8820.9936 MINIMUM DESIGN
STANDARDS, URBAN; NEW OR RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS to allow seven foot parking
lanes for Collectors or Locals with ADT equal to or greater than 10,000 for State Project No. 159-
020-018.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Common Council 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 reconstruction of 2"d
Street SW in accordance with Minnesota Rules 8820.9936 and further agrees to defend at their
sole cost and expense any action or proceeding commenced for the purpose of asserting any
claim arising as a result of the granting of this variance.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS 4D DAY OF T , 2012.
ACTING PRE DENT OF SAID
COMMONVSUNCIL
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS Zl DAY OF / ,f2L7` , 2012.
MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)
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