97-075 RES CITY OF ELK RIVER
RESOLUTION NO. 97 '- 75
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF 193Rv AVENUE TO
THROUGH TRAFFIC BETWEEN PROCTOR AVENUE AND COUNTY
ROAD NO. 1
WHEREAS, the Elk River City Council has reviewed the transportation plan
for this area and determined 193ra Avenue between County Road No. 1 and County
Road No. 77 is no longer necessary; and,
WHEREAS, the long term transportation system will operate more efficiently
and safely by closing 193ra Avenue to through traffic by directing traffic along
County Roads to controlled intersections; and,
WHEREAS, the condition of 193~d Avenue is in need of repair to support the
traffic currently using the roadway; and,
WHEREAS, the properties lying north of 19Za Avenue are able to access
Proctor Avenue or County Road No. 1 without the need for 193ra Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, the properties lying south of 19Za also have frontage onto other
roadways where access may be gained; and,
WHEREAS, if the properties lying south of 193ra Avenue present a
development plan requiring the re-establishment of a portion of 193ra Avenue, the
City Council will give full consideration to the request as part of the development
plans.
WHEREAS, the City will retain the right-of-way or easements for roadway
purposes in case portions of 19Za need to be re-established in the future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Elk River 193rd Avenue between Proctor Avenue and County Road No. 1 be closed
to through traffic and converted to a pedestrian corridor by installing a bituminous
trail.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of,Elk River, thi~lSth da.y of August,
~e~/'A Duitsman, Mayor
kandra A. ~ackeray, Ci~ Clerk ,/
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