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CITY OF ELK RIVER, MINNESOTA <br />RESOLUTION NO. 24-33 <br />A Resolution Requesting a Variance from Standard for State Aid Operation for <br />Project No. S.A.P. 204-117-002, S.A.P. 204-118-002, S.A.P. 204-136-002. <br />WHEREAS, the City of Elk River is preparing plans for the reconstruction of Dodge <br />Avenue NW (MSA Route 118), 51' Street NW (MSA Route 117), and Line Avenue NW <br />(MSA Route 136) from 600' North of 51 Street NW to 100' South of Xavier Circle; and <br />WHEREAS, Minnesota Rules for State Aid Operation 8820.9936 (Minimum Design <br />Standards, Urban; New or Reconstruction Projects) requires the horizontal alignment to <br />be designed to a minimum speed of 30 miles per hour; and <br />WHEREAS, the reasons for this variance request are to keep this curve consistent with <br />the two curves to the North on Dodge Avenue which are already designed for 25 miles <br />per hour. This variance would also minimize the amount of right-of-way that needs to be <br />purchased on the NE corner of Dodge Avenue NW and 5t' Street NW. <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ELK <br />RIVER, MINNESOTA AS FOLLOWS; that <br />1. The City Council does hereby request a variance from the Minnesota Department <br />of Transportation State Aid Operations Rules Chapter 8820.9936 Minimum <br />Design Standards, Urban; New or Reconstruction Projects to allow a 25 MPH <br />curve at the intersection of Dodge Avenue NW and 51' Street NW in lieu of a 30 <br />MPH curve, and <br />2. The City Council hereby indemnifies, saves and hold harmless the State of <br />Minnesota and its agents and employees of and from claims, demands, actions, or <br />causes of action arising out of or by reason of (project descriptions) in accordance <br />with Minnesota Rules 8820.9936 and further agrees to defend at their sole cost <br />and expense any action or proceeding commenced for the purpose of asserting <br />any claim arising as a result of the granting this variance. <br />Adopted by the Elk River City Council this 171 day of June, 2024 <br />ATTEST: <br />L-02 <br />City Clerk <br />CITY OF ELK RIVER, MINNESOTA <br />Mayor <br />Page 58 of 372 <br />