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Member Dave Rosene
resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 94 -77
introduced the following
RESOLUTION REQUESTING Mn /DOT TO EXPEND FUNDS TO COMPLETE
THE UPGRADING OF T.H. 100 THROUGH CRYSTAL, ROBBINSDALE,
BROOKLYN CENTER. AND GOLDEN VALLEY
WHEREAS, the original construction of T.H. 100 began in
1931 and was completed in 1941; and
WHEREAS, the upgrade and reconstruction of T.H. 100,
stretching from Glenwood Avenue to Interstate 694/94, have been
scheduled for some 20 years; and
WHEREAS, construction proposed for 1993 was delayed to
1995 and construction scheduled for 1995 was delayed until 1997
because of the lack of funding; and
WHEREAS, properties along this corridor have been off the
tax rolls during this entire time, property owners have had real
difficulty selling or leasing properties, and many businesses have
seen sales decline because of the uncertainty; and
WHEREAS, the corridor is unsafe because of congestion,
access, and road conditions; and
WHEREAS, bridges along the corridor have visible signs of
deterioration; and
WHEREAS, the air pollution levels exceed maximum standard
levels; and
WHEREAS, the present T.H. 100 is a threat to the safety
and health of those living along its corridor; and
WHEREAS, T.H. 100 south of Glenwood Avenue has
experienced continued upgrades.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Brooklyn Center that the upgrade of T.H. 100 is identified
as a top priority transportation project and requests MN /DOT work
to expend the funds necessary to complete the upgrading of T.H. 100
through Crystal, Robbinsdale, Brooklyn Center, and Golden Valley.
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RESOLUTION NO. 94 -77
April 11, 1994
Date Todd Paulson, Mayor
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Deputy Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by member Celia Scott and upon vote being taken
thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Todd Paulson, Celia Scott, Dave Rosene, Barb Kalligher, and Kristen Mann;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.