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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER COUNTY, MINNESOTA
DATE: November 24, 2025 RESOLUTION NO: 2025-81____
MOTION BY: McDonald____ SECONDED BY: Kimber
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURSUIT OF 2025 LOCAL ROAD
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING FOR THE TRUNK HIGHWAY 41 AND LAKE
LUCY ROAD ROUNDABOUT PROJECT.
WHEREAS, The City of Chanhassen, located in Carver County, has one of the highest
rate of population growth in the region, resulting in increased traffic volumes and safety concerns
along key corridors, including Trunk Highway 41 (TH 41) and Lake Lucy Road; and
WHEREAS, segments of TH 41 have reached tipping points for congestion and safety,
with limited gaps for turning movements and growing delays for side street traffic, averaging
nearly 40 seconds per vehicle during peak hours; and
WHEREAS, the intersection of TH 41 and Lake Lucy Road has experienced 14 crashes
over the past decade, creating persistent safety concerns for motorists and pedestrians; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project will construct a single-lane, three-legged roundabout at
the intersection of TH 41 and Lake Lucy Road, designed to improve traffic flow, reduce conflict
points, calm vehicle speeds, and enhance safety for all users, including pedestri ans and cyclists,
while meeting current MnDOT design standards; and
WHEREAS, the proposed roundabout will reduce side street delays, accommodate
projected traffic growth of 10% over the next decade, and provide safer turning movements for
vehicles and improved crossings for pedestrians; and
WHEREAS, the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) administered by the
Minnesota Department of Transportation makes available up to $1,500,000 to apply towards
projects on local roads that are regionally significant, result in safety improvements, address
transportation deficiencies, and contribute to economic development; and
WHEREAS, the City is seeking LRIP requests to fund the non-trunk highway elements of
the project, addressing the need for an improved intersection; and
WHEREAS, the roundabout will be constructed in 2028, in coordination with the planned
roundabout at Minnetonka Middle School West on TH 41 to minimize community disruption and
optimize resources.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Chanhassen as follows; that
1. The City Council hereby supports the work proposed by Trunk Highway 41 and Lake
Lucy Roundabout Project, and
2. The City Council hereby supports the City’s pursuit of LRIP funding and authorizes
staff to prepare and submit such application, and
3. The City Council hereby commits to funding project elements not eligible for LRIP
funding, ensuring the project will comply with all LRIP funding requirements, and
following the project schedule as presented in the application.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Chanhassen City Council this 24th day of November 2025.
ATTEST:
Jenny Potter, City Clerk Elise Ryan, Mayor
YES NO ABSENT
Ryan
von Oven
Kimber
Schubert
McDonald
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