HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-155 (Pursuit of 2023 Local Road Improvement Program Funding for the Myrtle Street Reconstruction Project)City of Stillwater
Washington County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION 2023-155
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURSUIT OF 2023 LOCAL ROAD
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING FOR THE MYRTLE STREET
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Myrtle Street Reconstruction project includes a full reconstruction of
the roadway from Owen Street North to St. Croix Scenic Byway, (TH 95/ Main Street), and
WHEREAS, the Myrtle Street Reconstruction project will provide a safer and more
efficient roadway along with pedestrian and bicycle improvements, and
WHEREAS, Myrtle Street is a regionally significant roadway in the City of Stillwater
that connects directly to the city's historic downtown area and the St. Croix Scenic Byway
(Highway 95), and
WHEREAS, the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) administered by the
Minnesota Department of Transportation makes available up to $1,500,000 to apply towards
projects on local roads that are regionally significant, result in safety improvements, address
transportation deficiencies, and contribute to economic development, and
WHEREAS, the proposed year for project construction is 2025.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Stillwater,
Minnesota hereby approves the following:
The City Council hereby supports the reconstruction of Myrtle Street from
Owen Street North to the St. Croix Scenic Byway, and
2. The City Council hereby supports the City of Stillwater's pursuit of LRIP funding
and authorizes staff to prepare and submit such application, and
3. The City Council hereby commits to funding project elements not eligible for
LRIP funding, ensuring the project will comply with all LRIP funding
requirements, and following the project schedule as presented in the
application.
Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 8th day of November, 2023.
CITY OF STILLWATER
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
ATTE T:
Beth Wolf, City Cloy