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Member Debra Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -117
RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE APPROVAL OF THE METROPOLITAN
COUNCIL'S TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT POLICY PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center is a member of the North Metro
Highway 100 Council, which is comprised of the cities of Brooklyn Center, Crystal, New Hope,
and Robbinsdale; and
WHEREAS, the Council was formed in 1994 to expedite the upgrade and
expansion of Highway 100 (I -394 to I- 94/694), the removal of five at -grade intersections, and
the rapidly deteriorating bridges; and
WHEREAS, this project has experienced delays at every juncture when it
appeared that the project was ready to move forward; and
WHEREAS, the North Metro Highway 100 Council has been working closely
with Mn /DOT and the Metropolitan Council since last summer to arrive at a "MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING and
WHEREAS, in this document Mn /DOT set the release of the Highway 100 EIS
for spring 1995; and
WHEREAS, the Council has now been informed that the EIS release has now
been set back to the summer of 1995; and
WHEREAS, the above City vehemently opposes the Metropolitan Council's
proposed Transportation Development Policy Plan which in effect terminates the reconstruction
of Highway 100 North of I -394, along with the removal of $22 million for preservation
purposes; and
WHEREAS, the flow of traffic in both directions is severely impacted by the at-
grade intersections contained in this segment of Highway 100; and
WHEREAS, in the interest of equity, safety, and the environment, the City of
Brooklyn Center requests the Metropolitan Council re- establish Highway 100 for reconstruction
and the $22 million funding cut.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the City of Brooklyn Center opposes the Metropolitan Council's approve
of its Transportation Development Policy Plan.
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RESOLUTION NO. 95 -117
April 24, 1995
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ATTEST
Deputy Clerk
Ma or
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kathleen Carmody and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Myrna Kragness, Kristen Mann, Debra Hilstrom, and Kathleen Carmody;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.