198752Council File No. 198752 —By Milton _
ORIGINAL TO CITY CLERK A Roseij=
CITY OF ST. PA whereas, The condition of the pres-
ent East Sixth Street Bridge is such
F E OF THE CI `that excessive maintenance costs are
and will be encouAtered. and
COU CI RESOLUTION - GENERAL FORM
PRESENTED BY en
COMMISSIONS DATE
WHEREAS the condition of the present East Sixth Street Bridge is
such that excessive maintenance costs are and will be encountered and
WHEREAS, it has been necessary to impose special reduced load and
speed limits on said bridge and
WHEREAS, the presence of the aforesaid Sixth Street Bridge is causing
delay in the expeditious accomplishment of necessary sewer, track, and
bridge pier construction related to the construction by the Minnesota High-
way Department of the new Interstate bridges to replace said Sixth Street
Bridge, and
WHEREAS, a detour for automobile use is now available utilizing
Hoffman Avenue and East Fourth Street, now therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the closure and removal of the present Sixth Street
Bridge on or about September 19, 1960, and after completion of the Kellogg
Bridge resurfacing now underway, is hereby authorized and directed and be
it further
RESOLVED, that the Minnesota Highway Department be requested to
preserve the Hoffman Avenue connection to East Sixth Street for automobile
use, except for a 30 day period for reconstructing the intersection of
East Sixth Street and Mounds Boulevard and be it further
RESOLVED, that the detailed arrangements for accomplishing the fore -
going shall be made between the Minnesota Highway Department and the Chief
Engineer of the City, and be it further
RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be transmitted to the
Metropolitan District Engineer of the Minnesota Highway Department.
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COUNCILMEN
Yeas Nays
BeGaurcy-
Holland
Loss
Tn Favor
Mortinson
Peterson
Against
Rosen
Mr. President, Vavoulis
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CEP 11960
Adopted by the Council 19—
S E P 11960
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