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City of Elk River Resolution 14- A Resolution of the City of Elk River Requesting a Variance from Standard for State Aid Operation for Project No. S.A.P. 204-135-001 WHEREAS, the City of Elk River is preparing plans for 165`h Avenue NW from 1145' east of TH 10 to Jarvis Street and Jarvis Street NW from 165"'Avenue NW to TH 10; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Rules for State Aid Operation 8820.9936 specifies that a 30 miles per hour (MPH) design speed be obtained for collectors or locals with an ADT<10,000; and WHEREAS, the reasons for this variance request are to reduce wetland impacts and prepare for the proposed roadway extension of Jarvis Street NW as shown in the City of Elk River's 2014 Comprehensive Plan.To achieve this,a 25 MPH curve must be utilized on one curve at the intersection of 165`''Avenue NW and Jarvis Street NW. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River,Minnesota, as follows: that the City of Elk River City Council does hereby request a variance from the Minnesota Department of Transportation State Aid Operations Rules Chapter 8820.9936 Minimum Design Standards,Urban:New or Reconstruction Projects to allow a 25 MPH curve at the intersection of 165`''Avenue NW and Jarvis Street NW in lieu of a 30 MPH curve. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Elk River 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 the reduction in curve design speed from 30 MPH to 25 MPH in accordance with Minnesota Rules 8820.9936 and further agrees to defend at their sole cost and expense any action or proceeding commenced for the purpose of asserting any claim arising as a result of the granting this variance. Passed and adopted this 17''day of November, 2014. John J. Dietz,Mayor ATTEST: Tina Allard, City Clerk P O w E R E U 9 1 1`4 U