HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-063 CCRMember Butler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-63
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY COUNCIL'S
OFFICIAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION'S HIGHWAY 252/I-94 SCOPING DOCUMENT AND
DRAFT SCOPING DECISION DOCUMENT.
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is seeking
public comment on the Highway 252/I-94 Scoping Document and Draft Scoping Decision
Document; and
WHEREAS, the Council believes the Highway 252 corridor is dangerous by
design.; and
WHEREAS, Brooklyn Center has long advocated that the safety issues along the
corridor must be addressed, and therefore, the City Council is supportive of the MnDOT
completing a holistic environmental review process to chart a course for improving safety in the
corridor, while at the same time protecting human health, promoting regional equity, and
enhancing the livability and prosperity of Brooklyn Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the attached letter serves as the Council's official public
comment on the Highway 252/I-94 Scoping Document and Draft Scoping Decision Document.
May 8, 2023
Date
ATTEST: &416m,
City Cleric
Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Jerzak
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Graves, Jerzak, Kragness, Lawrence -Anderson
and the following voted against the same: None.
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.