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Authorization to request a variance from MnDOT standard for State Aid Operation related to Nicollet Avenue (CSAH 52) Reconstruction (CP 2120800), State Aid Projects 027-652-046 and 157-020-034
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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 to the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) according to the Minnesota Administrative Rules for State Aid Operation Chapter 8820, part 8820.9936 (Minimum Design Standards, Urban; New or Reconstruction Projects) to allow 10-foot lanes in lieu of 11-foot lanes with the urban reconstruction of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 52 (Nicollet Avenue) from 77th Street to CSAH 53 (66th Street).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon approval of the requested variance by the MnDOT Commissioner, 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 urban reconstruction of CSAH 52 (Nicollet Avenue) from 77th Street to CSAH 53 (66th Street) in accordance with Minnesota Rules 8820.9936 and further agrees to defend at its sole cost and expense any action or proceeding commenced for the purpose of asserting any claim arising as a result of the granting this variance.
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Background:
Hennepin County, in coordination with the City of Richfield, is preparing plans for the urban reconstruction of CSAH 52 (Nicollet Avenue) from 77th Street to CSAH 53 (66th Street). Through project development, the project team, has determined that people walking, biking and rolling along the corridor would benefit from the implementation of narrower (10-foot) lanes in combination with other safety improvements. Since this roadway does not meet MnDOT's interpretation of the state aid rules for use of 10-foot lanes, a variance is required.
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