HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-120 CCRMember Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 79 -120
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING ALTERNATIVES FOR THE T.H. 169
AND T.H. 610 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT AND LOCATION
DESIGN STUDY
WHEREAS, the City Councils of the Cities of Champlin, Brooklyn
Center and Brooklyn Park have a common interest in the growth and develop-
ment of the combined area; and
WHEREAS, said cities are promulgating Development Guide Plans
for controlling effective growth according to the Metropolitan Council
guidelines; and
WHEREAS, a transportation system is a basic element of the
overall planning process and involves facilities controlled by Mn /DOT,
the Metropolitan Council and the FHWA; and
WHEREAS, a basic segment of the transportation system is the
North Crosstown Highway (T.H. 610) and T.H. 169, which are presently
under study as a joint Mn /DOT, participating county and city program; and
WHEREAS, this joint program involves the Location Design Study
and Environmental Impact Study (E.I.S.) to resolve the location and
classification of T.H. 610 and T.H. 169; and
WHEREAS, the "First Level Evaluation of Alternatives for these
roadways, has been prepared and widely reviewed by all agencies, and
presents basic data warranting decisions on roadway location, design,
and classification; and
WHEREAS, the present stage of the Study allows for review
"scoping of all alternatives and permits elimination of unimportant
and non significant alternatives,issues, and concerns prior to detailed
analysis; and
WHEREAS, the extension of T.H. 169 north of T.H. 610 will
adversely impact the effective growth of said cities by:
a. Result in higher traffic volume on T.H. 169,
b. Result in probable acquisition of park lands within
the corridor,
C. Increase the desirability of a freeway section on
T.H. 169 between T.H. 610 and I- 694/I -94,
d. Conflict with the transportation network necessary
to serve the cities of Brooklyn Park and Champlin;
and
Resolution No. 79 -120
WHEREAS, a freeway classification of T.H. 169, between T.H. 610
and I -694 will result in a higher level of service for the west side of
the river than the east side, and induce excessive traffic usage to use
this roadway; and
a. Will result in opposing the development objectives
of said cities,
b. Will limit the accessibility of said cities to provide
adequate police and fire protection because of maximum
spacing of interchanges,
C. Will conflict with Brooklyn Center's Critical Area
Plan along the West River Road,
d. Will require excessive private lands to accommodate
the interchange ramps,
e. Will eliminate the continuity of said city's street
network;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCILS OF CHAMPLIN,
BROOKLYN CENTER AND BROOKLYN PARK, that the Commissioner of Mn /DOT direct
the Consultants performing the Location Design and the Environmental
Impact Statement studies on T.H. 610 and T.H. 169 to:
1. Eliminate from further consideration in the studies, the
extension of T.H. 169 north of T.H. 610, as it relates to a re- connection
to existing T.H. 169 from a relocated T.H. 169 and the interchange with
T.H. 610.
2. Consider T.H. 169 as an arterial roadway with at grade
intersections, with approximately 1/2 mile spacings of city and county
streets and highways.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the city clerks of the communities
send a copy of this Resolution to the Minnesota Department of Transportation
Commissioner, the District 5 Director, the Metropolitan Council and
the legislative representatives of the communities.
May 21, 1979
Date' Mayes
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the !Foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by member Tony Kuefler and upon vote being taken thereon,
the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar,
and Celia Scott;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.