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CITY OF ELK RIVER RESOLUTION NO. 97- 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 193ra Avenue is in need of repair to support the traffic currently using the roadway; and, WHEREAS, the properties lying north of 193~a 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 193ra also have frontage onto other roadways where access may be gained; and, WHEREAS, if the properties lying south of 193~a Avenue present a development plan requiring the re-establishment of a portion of 193~a 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 193ra need to be re-established in the future. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River 193~a 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 this 18th day of August, 1997. ATTEST: Henry A Duitsman, Mayor Sandra A. Thackeray, City Clerk f:\shrdoc\document\resoluti\ 193close.doc