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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-154 CCRMember Diane Niesen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2004-154 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN IMPROVED LEVEL OF RIGHT OF WAY MAINTENANCE BY MN/DOT IN THE TWIN CITIES METROPOLITAN AREA WHEREAS, as maintenance of government property and facilities is important to the image of Minnesota cities; and WHEREAS, Minnesota cities are responsible for enforcement of property maintenance codes that pertain to the mowing of grass, the abatement of noxious weeds, the placement of trash and junk in yards, and the maintenance of fences; and WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has many miles of highways running through Minnesota cities; and WHEREAS, the rights of way along these highways are characterized by infrequent mowing, uncollected litter, the presence of noxious weeds and dilapidated fences and guard rails; and WHEREAS as the Minnesota Department of Transportation has cut a very large percentage of their right-away maintenance staff over the last ten years. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that it hereby formally requests the State of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Transportation provide immediate support for maintenance for all fences and guard rails on State and Interstate highways, including highway ramps, that traverse Minnesota cities. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center also formally requests that the Minnesota Department of Transportation provide for weekly mowing of State rights-of-way, or alternatively, that they reimburse Minnesota cities for the labor, supplies, and equipment necessary to maintain State rights-of-way in a manner that is consistent with local ordinances governing the upkeep of private property. November 8. 2004 144AAt.h._ I 21A" 11--ate Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bob Peppe and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Myrna Kragness, Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.