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RESOLUTION NO. 1403
series of 1994
TITLE:
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE OFFICIAL
POSITION REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO THE 1-76/
WADSWORTH INTERCHANGE, PROJECT NO. I(CX)076-1(151)
WHEREAS, the Colorado Department of Transportation,
utilizing Federal funding sources, proposes to undertake
improvements to the interchange of 1-76 and Wadsworth Boulevard,
Project No. I(CX)076-1(151)i and
WHEREAS, the 1-76 and Wadsworth Boulevard interchange
project involves two major Federal roadways, and a major state
highwaYi and
WHEREAS, the I-76/Wadsworth interchange project is on the
border of the City of Wheat Ridge and the city of Arvada in a
highly urbanized area including significant business interests; and
WHEREAS, the 1-76 and Wadsworth Boulevard interchange
represent significant entry and focal points for the communities of
Wheat Ridge and Arvada; and
WHEREAS, the 1-76 and Wadsworth interchange project will
impact City of Wheat Ridge parks and open space, as well as disrupt
Clear Creek and adjacent wetlands; and
WHEREAS, in addition to appropriate engineering design
and detail, the environmental and aesthetic treatments afforded the
1-76 and Wadsworth interchange project will have significant
impacts on the communities of Wheat Ridge and Arvada;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Wheat Ridge, that the I-76 and Wadsworth Boulevard
interchange project being undertaken by the Colorado Department of
Transportation, be officially supported by the City of Wheat Ridge
if and only if, the Colorado Department of Transportation, in
addition to adequate engineering design and detail, recognizes the
environmental and aesthetic impact of the project on the
communities of Wheat Ridge and Arvada by taking the following
actions:
1. Add landscaping to the interchange project so as to
improve the aesthetic appeal of a major entry and focal point
for the communities of Wheat Ridge and Arvada consistent with
other major interchange projects recently undertaken by the
state and Federal governments in the metropolitan area.
2. Change the design of the Clear Creek drop structure
so as to provide for the elimination of grouted rip-rap and
to include bank restoration and treatments that mitigate the
negative impact on wetland and wildlife habitat and includes
grasses, willows, and other natural treatments that will offer
a more aesthetically appealing project, provide for wildlife
habitat, and lend itself to improve future recreational
activities.
3. Include a chute in the Clear Creek drop structure
so as to facilitate future recreational activities in this
section of Clear Creek.
BE
Wheat Ridge
improvements
IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
that in return for aesthetic and environmental
to the I-76/Wadsworth Boulevard interchange project;
1. That the City of Wheat Ridge will agree to undertake
ongoing maintenance for additional landscape treatments provided to
the I-76/Wadsworth Boulevard interchange project; and
2. The City of Wheat Ridge will cooperate with the
Colorado Department of Transportation in the acquisition of
right of way in control of the City of Wheat Ridge to help expedite
the completion of the project and to thereby minimize expense of
the Colorado Department of Transportation for right of way
acquisition.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Wheat Ridge that the Mayor and city Administrator and other
administrative staff are hereby authorized by the City Council to
take any and all actions, including communicating with other state
and Federal officials to officially express the City's position and
to secure the necessary improvements or enhancements to the 1-76
and Wadsworth Boulevard interchange project.
DONE AND RESOLVED this 23rd of
Mav , 1994.
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DAN WILDE, MAYOR
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WANDA SANG, CITY CLERK