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�ESOLUTION #1127 <br /> A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RECOPISTRUCTION OF THE <br /> ARCOLA BRIDGE <br /> WHEREAS, the Hennepin Count_y Department of Transportation <br /> constructed the Arcola Bridge, #275-10 Federal Aid System #5-6314-3, <br /> during the summer of 1962 using construction materials and techniques <br /> that were consistent with construction standards at that time for the <br /> bridge, and <br /> WHEREAS, the construction materials and techniques <br /> utilized in the construction of the Arcola Bridge have proven <br /> inadequate to withstand the P�Iinnesota climatic conditions requiring <br /> the extensive use of salt and other chemicals, which has resulted <br /> in premature deterioration of the bridge deck, as well as the <br /> exterior surfaces of the bridge piers, and <br /> WHEREAS, the deterioration of the Arcola Bridge is now <br /> accelerating thus requiring the replacement of the entire bridge <br /> deck as well as repairs to the exterior surfaces of the bridge <br /> piers , and <br /> 44HEREAS, the Hennepin County Department of Trans�ortation <br /> has proposed reconstruction of the Arcola Bridge deck and piers <br /> during the 1980 construction season using Federal funds available <br /> for such bridge replacement, and repairs, and <br /> WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Department of Transportation <br /> has prepared plans and specifications for the letting of contracts <br /> for the reconstruction of the Arcola Bridge, and <br /> WHEREAS, it has. been determined that if the �rcola Bridge <br /> is closed during the reconstruction a detour would cost the general <br /> public $267, 750 in additional energy consumption, and <br /> WHEREAS, the Cities of Orono and Minnetonka Beach have <br /> determined that the closing of the Arcola Bridge to all vehicle <br /> traffic during the reconstruction period would constitute a public <br /> safety hazard because of the increased response time for police, <br /> fire and ambulance service. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of <br /> the City of Orono does hereby approve the reconstruction of the <br /> Arcola Bridge subject to the following conditions: <br /> 1) That the reconstruction of the Arcola Bridge be <br /> delayed until such time as Federal funds can be <br /> used for such reconstruction project. <br /> ,,..- <br /> � <br />