HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 1127 �ESOLUTION #1127
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RECOPISTRUCTION OF THE
ARCOLA BRIDGE
WHEREAS, the Hennepin Count_y Department of Transportation
constructed the Arcola Bridge, #275-10 Federal Aid System #5-6314-3,
during the summer of 1962 using construction materials and techniques
that were consistent with construction standards at that time for the
bridge, and
WHEREAS, the construction materials and techniques
utilized in the construction of the Arcola Bridge have proven
inadequate to withstand the P�Iinnesota climatic conditions requiring
the extensive use of salt and other chemicals, which has resulted
in premature deterioration of the bridge deck, as well as the
exterior surfaces of the bridge piers, and
WHEREAS, the deterioration of the Arcola Bridge is now
accelerating thus requiring the replacement of the entire bridge
deck as well as repairs to the exterior surfaces of the bridge
piers , and
44HEREAS, the Hennepin County Department of Trans�ortation
has proposed reconstruction of the Arcola Bridge deck and piers
during the 1980 construction season using Federal funds available
for such bridge replacement, and repairs, and
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Department of Transportation
has prepared plans and specifications for the letting of contracts
for the reconstruction of the Arcola Bridge, and
WHEREAS, it has. been determined that if the �rcola Bridge
is closed during the reconstruction a detour would cost the general
public $267, 750 in additional energy consumption, and
WHEREAS, the Cities of Orono and Minnetonka Beach have
determined that the closing of the Arcola Bridge to all vehicle
traffic during the reconstruction period would constitute a public
safety hazard because of the increased response time for police,
fire and ambulance service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of Orono does hereby approve the reconstruction of the
Arcola Bridge subject to the following conditions:
1) That the reconstruction of the Arcola Bridge be
delayed until such time as Federal funds can be
used for such reconstruction project.
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Arcola Bridge Resolution
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2) That the reconstruction of the Arcola Bridge be
delayed to a construction year when the bridge
may be started early enough in the spring so that
the entire reconstruction can take place during
one construction year.
3) That the reconstructed bridge deck does conform
and is consistent �ith two-lane Hennepin County
#15 and the Tanager Lake Bridge. Widening of
existing sidewalks shall be deducted from the
existing bridge deck using the present driving lanes
to assure that additional overall bridge width is
not attained.
4) That the Hennepin County Department of Transportation
is to keep at least one lane of traffic open during
the entire reconstruction period and that in the
event that the reconstruction project should be
halted for any reason for more than one week, that
the barricades shall be rearranged so that two
lanes of traffic, one in each direction, shall be
maintained until such time as the reconstruction
project is resumed.
5) That the Hendrickson Bridge not be reconstructed
during the same construction year.
6) That the Mayor of Minnetonka Beach and the City
of Orono' s City Administrator be included as
active participants in the preconstruction meetings
as well as all construction meetings during the
reconstruction project.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be
transmitted to the following:
City of Spring Park
City of Mound
City of r!tinnetrista
City of Tonka Bay
Hennepin County Boa�d of Commissioners
Hennepin County Department of Transportation
State Senator George Pillsbury
State Representative Robert Searles
Metropolitan Council
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono, Minnesot at a
regular meetinq held March 24 , 1980.
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William B. Van est, Mayor
Attest:��
Walter . Benson, City Administrator