96-058 - 06-18 Support Upgrad TH 100 Corridor from Glenwood Ave to I-694/494Resolution 96-58 June 18, 1996
0 Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE UPGRADE OF T.H. 100 CORRIDOR
FROM GLENWOOD AVENUE TO 1-694/94 AND AUTHORIZING
PARTICIPATION IN THE NORTH METRO HIGHWAY 100 COUNCIL, INC.
WHEREAS, the original construction of T.H. 100 began in 1931 :and was completed
in 1941; and,
WHEREAS, T.H. 100 south of Glenwood Avenue has been upgraded and improved;
and,
WHEREAS, the upgrade and reconstruction of T.H. 100, from Glenwood Avenue to
Interstate 694/94, has been scheduled for over 20 years; and
WHEREAS, construction proposed for 1995 was delayed until 1997 because of the
lack of funding; and
WHEREAS, property along this corridor have been off the tax rolls during this entire
time; 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 standards levels; and
WHEREAS, the North Metro Highway 100 Council, Inc. is a non-profit corporation
established to communicate the benefits and advantages of expediting the construction
and upgrading of Trunk Highway 100 to the general public and decision makers, to act as
spokesperson on behalf of the project and to convince decision makers that it is critical to
seek a stable transportation funding source for the State of Minnesota.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Golden Valley has identified
the upgrade of the T.H. 100 as a priority transportation project, and hereby seeks
membership in the North Metro Highway 100 Council, Inc., to encourage efforts of the
Minnesota Department of Transportation to schedule the work and to expend the funds
necessary to complete the timely upgrading of T.H. 100 corridor through Golden Valley,
Robbinsdale, Crystal and Brooklyn Center.
Mary E. nderso , Mayor
Resolution 96-58 -Continued iJune 18, 1996
• ATTEST:
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lkn, tity Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member LeSuer
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof. Anderson,
LeSuer, and Russell; and the following voted against the same: Johnson and Micks;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
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