HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-044 CCRMember Ryan introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION N0.2020-044
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR CONVERTING HIGHWAY 252
FROM AN AT -GRADE EXPRESSWAY TO A GRADE SEPERATED
FREEWAY
WHEREAS, Highway 252 was constructed as an at -grade expressway in 1985
and 1986; and
WHEREAS, Highway 252 began to experience operational and safety as traffic
volumes increased through the 1980s and 1990s; and
WHEREAS, in the early to mid-2000s the cities of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn
Center began more intensive discussions with MnDOT regarding the congestion and safety on
Highway 252; and
WHEREAS, several coi�idor studies and technical analysis have concluded that
Highway 252 would be a safer, less congested roadway if converted from an at -grade expressway
to a freeway; and
WHEREAS, the meeting minutes of the February 10, 2020 City Council Work
Session indicated that "The majority Consensus of the City Council/EDA was to change Highway
252 from a highway to a freeway, but the City Council/EDA is not committed to any of the
proposed plans."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the majority Consensus of the City Council/EDA is to change
Highway 252 from an expressway to a freeway. _ ...._w____ _
11,
11.2020
Date Mayor
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Graves
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Graves, Lawrence -Anderson, Ryan
and the following voted against the same:
None. Elliott - Abstain
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.