City of Blaine Anoka County, Minnesota - File #: RES 18-70

• File #: RES 18-70
• Version: 1
• Name: Road Closure for Blaine Festival Parade
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/3/2018
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 5/3/2018
• Final action: 5/3/2018
• Title: APPROVE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE FOR BLAINE FESTIVAL PARADE
• Sponsors: Shari Kunza

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
5/3/2018	1	City Council	Adopted	Pass

CONSENT- Shari Kunza, Recreation Manager

Title

APPROVE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE FOR BLAINE FESTIVAL PARADE

Background

The Blaine Festival conducts a parade as part of the City celebration each year on the 4^th Saturday of June.   To help facilitate a safe environment for parade participants and residents, it is proposed to close Jefferson Street from 117^th south to Territorial Road.  The intersection of 109^th and Jefferson will not be closed, however, will be monitored by Blaine Police to ensure safety and traffic flow on 109^th.  Approval and permit has been acquired through the County Highway Department.  In addition, residents along the Jefferson will be notified by mail of the closure.  A map showing the proposed closure is attached. 

Recommendation

By motion, adopt the Resolution.

Body

WHEREAS, the Blaine City Council is cognizant of providing regulation of vehicular traffic in a safe and responsible manner, and

WHEREAS, the City Ordinance requires a City Resolution authorizing the temporary closure of public roads, and

WHEREAS, the temporary closure will not adversely affect traffic safety,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Blaine City Council as follows:

1.                     A temporary road closure is hereby authorized on Jefferson Street from 117^th Avenue south to Territorial Road, for the Blaine Festival Parade between the hours of 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM, June 23, 2018.