Res 2012- 40 Authorize Paved Ped Facility along Wagon Wheel TrailCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2012-40
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMPLETION OF A PAVED PEDESTRIAN
FACILITY ALONG WAGON WHEEL TRAIL FROM 1-35E TO LEXINGTON AVENUE
WHEREAS, The City of Mendota Heights began the reconstruction of Wagon Wheel Trail,
which included a separated pedestrian facility along the north side of the street, in 2010; and
WHEREAS, a specific portion of the pedestrian facility was removed from the design at the
request of area residents; and
WHEREAS, there has been a demonstrated need for the construction of the specific portion of
the pedestrian facility originally removed from the project; and
WHEREAS, the safety of area residents is of the upmost concern to the City; and
WHEREAS, the residents originally opposed to the construction of the specific portion of the
pedestrian facility are now accepting of its installation; and
WHEREAS, The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended the completion of a north-
south pedestrian connection from Wagon Wheel Trail to Tom Thumb Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, construction of the pedestrian facility segment along the north side of Wagon
Wheel Trail will provide a north-south pedestrian connection consistent with the Parks and Recreation
Commission recommendation.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights that a paved pedestrian facility is to be constructed on the north side of Wagon Wheel
Trail from I-35E to Lexington Avenue; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that city staff is hereby authorized to execute contract
modifications not to exceed $35,000.00 in order to complete the construction stated above.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 15th day of May 2012.
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Justin Miller, Acting City Clerk