RES 26-34City of Elk River
City Council
Resolution 26-34
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Elk River Requesting a Variance
from Standard for State Aid Operation for Main Street NW (MSA Route 1 13)
WHEREAS, the City of Elk River is preparing plans for the reconstruction of Main Street
NW (MSA Route 113) from Lowell Ave to Trunk Highway 10; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Rules for State Aid Operation 8820.9961 (Minimum Design
Standards for 45-Degree and 60-Degree Pull -in Diagonal Parking) requires the minimum
distance between traffic lane and parking stall for 45-degree parking angle to be 14 feet for
roads with present ADT greater than or equal to 3000 vehicles per day; and
WHEREAS, the requested variance of reducing the buffer to 7 feet maintains the intent
of safe and functional vehicular circulation while adapting dimensional standards to the
realities of a constrained, low -speed downtown environment; and
WHEREAS, the reduced buffer will not create adverse impacts and, in fact, supports
pedestrian -oriented design, efficient land use, and context -sensitive planning principles.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River,
Minnesota, as follows: The City Council does hereby request a variance from the
Minnesota Department of Transportation State Aid Operations Rules Chapter 8820.9961
Minimum Design Standards for 45-Degree and 60-Degree Pull -in Diagonal Parking to allow
a 7-foot distance between traffic lane and parking stall in lieu of a 14-foot distance for a 45-
degree parking angle and street greater than or equal to 3000 ADT. The 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
Downtown Reconstruction Project in accordance with Minnesota Rules 8820.9961 and
further agrees to defend at their sole cost and expense any action or proceeding
commenced for the purpose of asserting any claims arising as a result of the granting this
variance.
Passed and adopted this 4th day of May 202 .
NJ
Jo J. Die , Mayor
ATTEST:
Justin Dunford, City Clerk