RES 18-71City of Elk River
City Council
Resolution 18- 71
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Elk River Authorizing the
Central Minnesota Area Transportation Partnership (ATR) Federal Funding
Grant Application Submittal for the Twin Lakes Road Extension Project
WHEREAS, the Central Minnesota Area Transportation Partnership (ATP) is soliciting
submittals for transportation projects under the federal Local Surface Transportation Block
Grant Program (STBGP); and
WHEREAS, approximately $3 Million in federal funding is available for eligible
transportation projects through this competitive grant program; and
WHEREAS, funding is being solicited for the federal fiscal year 2023; and
WHEREAS, federal funding for projects reduces the burden to local taxpayers for regional
improvements; and
WHEREAS, the lack of continuous supporting roadways along Trunk Highway (TH)
10/TH 169 contributes to congestion and poor connectivity within the area; and
WHEREAS, an extension of Twin Lakes Road to TH 10/TH 169 along with the frontage
road extension of Yale Street has been identified in the City's comprehensive plan, capital
improvement program, and the 171 st Avenue FAST Study; and
WHEREAS, the planned roadway extensions of Twin Lakes Road and Yale Street
frontage road will improve mobility, accessibility, and road safety for all individuals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk
River, Minnesota, as follows: Staff is authorized to submit the Twin Lakes Road Extension
Project federal funding grant application to the Central Minnesota Area Transportation
Partnership (ATP).
Passed and adopted this 17th day of December, 2018.
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