Item Description:
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Authorization to request a variance for the Lake Harriet Parkway paving project (CP 2240800), State Aid Project 027-600-012, no county cost
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Engineer is hereby authorized to submit a formal variance request through the State Park Road Account, from the Minnesota Department of Transportation State Aid Operations Rules Chapter 8820.9946, to permit one lane one-way roads and reduced road width on Lake Harriet Parkway from Roseway Road to 42nd Street W, for the Lake Harriet Parkway Paving Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon approval of the variance by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners 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 reconditioning of Lake Harriet Parkway from Roseway Road to 42nd Street W. in accordance with Minnesota Rules 8820.9946 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 granting this variance.
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Background:
The City of Minneapolis, in coordination with Hennepin County and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, is preparing plans to repave Lake Harriet Parkway from Roseway Road to 42nd Street W, which is owned by the Park Board and operated by the city. Concurring with the State Park Road Account funding and design criteria, Lake Harriet Parkway is subject to State Aid rules which require two lanes for one-way roads and a minimum width of 21 feet for one lane roads with no parking and 29 feet for one lane roads with parking. The existing design of Lake Harriet Parkway is one lane, one-way with parking on one side, The city and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board would like to maintain this current road design and width for multi-modal safety and operations.
Hennepin County is required to request the variance since the county is the fiscal sponsor on behalf of the City of Minneapolis. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources awarded funding to the city through the State Park Road Account Program, which is affiliated with the County State Aid Highway fund.
Current Request: This request seeks authorization to request a variance from Minnesota Administrative Rules 8820.9946 to allow one lane one-way roads and reduced road width of Lake Harriet Parkway between Roseway Road and 42nd Street W.
Impacts/Outcomes: This action supports the efforts of our partner agencies by improving accessibility, mobility, and safety for multimodal transportation users
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval