City Council Resolution 2017-74CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2017-74
AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE LOCAL ROAD
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (LRIP) FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS TO
GILLARD AVENUE AND CSAH 39
WHEREAS, the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) was established in Minnesota
Statutes to provide funding assistance to local agencies on transportation projects; and
WHEREAS, there is a total funding available of $25.3 million to be issued in 2018, 2019,
and 2020; and
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello, in cooperation with Wright County, is planning
intersection improvement to Gillard Avenue and CSAH 39 in an effort to correct deficiencies
related to the current operation of the intersection, safety and vehicle crash history; and
WHEREAS, the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) administered by the Minnesota
Department of Transportation makes available up to $1,000,000 to apply towards projects on local roads
that are regionally significant, result in safety improvements, and address transportation deficiencies.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MONTICELL0,
MINNESOTA: that the City of Monticello authorizes the submission of a grant application for
the Local Road Improvement Program to be used as a funding source for intersection
improvements at Gillard Avenue and CSAH 39.
ADOPTED BY the Monticello City Council this 91h day of October, 2017.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
Brian Stumpf, yor
ATTEST:
Jeff ,' ,:City Administrator