RES 14-72 City of
Elk
River
Resolution 14-12
A Resolution of the City of Elk River Requesting a Variance from Standard
for State Aid Operation for Project No. S.A.P. 204-135-001
WHEREAS, the City of Elk River is preparing plans for 165d'Avenue NW from 1145'
east of TH 10 to Jarvis Street and Jarvis Street NW from 165`''Avenue NW to TH 10;and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Rules for State Aid Operation 8820.9936 specifies that a 30 miles
per hour (MPH) design speed be obtained for collectors or locals with an ADT<10,000;and
WHEREAS, the reasons for this variance request are to reduce wetland impacts and prepare
for the proposed roadway extension of Jarvis Street NW as shown in the City of Elk River's
2014 Comprehensive Plan.To achieve this, a 25 MPH curve must be utilized on one curve at
the intersection of 165d'Avenue NW and Jarvis Street NW.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk
River, Minnesota, as follows: that the City of Elk River City Council does 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 a 25 MPH curve at the intersection of 165`''Avenue NW and Jarvis Street NW in lieu of a
30 MPH curve.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Elk River City
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 reduction in curve design speed from 30 MPH to 25 MPH 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
this variance.
Passed and adopted this 17'' day of November,2014.
Jo J. Di tz,May
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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