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C ITY OF P LYMOUTH
R ESOLUTION N O. 2017-205
R ESOLUTION S UPPORTING C APITAL A PPROPRIATION R EQUEST
F OR R OCKFORD R OAD B RIDGE I MPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has funded the expansion, renovation, or construction of vital
bridges and interchanges across the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the interchange at I-494 and Rockford Road experiences approximately
11,000 vehicle trips per day; and
WHEREAS, the current configuration of the interchange does not accommodate current levels of
traffic and represents one of the most dangerous intersections in Hennepin County; and
WHEREAS, the current configuration of the bridge limits pedestrian movements and presents a
safety hazard to pedestrian traffic; and
WHEREAS, congestion associated with the current configuration of the interchange stifles
commerce in the area; and
WHEREAS, a concept plan has been developed which would alleviate the safety and congestion
concerns at the interchange; and
WHEREAS, the estimated project cost is $15,920,000; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has $3 million available for
maintenance of the bridge at this interchange, Hennepin County has $2 million available for
maintenance of the interchange, and the City of Plymouth has $200,000 available to contribute to the
project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH,
MINNESOTA supports the Capital Appropriation Request for 2018 in the amount of $10.72 million to the
State of Minnesota for the Rockford Road Bridge Improvements.
APPROVED by the City Council on this 13th day of June, 2017.