14-014 - 02-18 - support for the move MN campaign Resolution 14-14 February 18, 2014
Member Snope introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION FOR SUPPORT OF THE MOVE MN CAMPAIGN
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley supports efforts for a new state-wide
comprehensive transportation funding package to address Minnesota's $50 billion
transportation deficit; and
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley agrees that transportation investments provide
benefits beyond new infrastructure, but also create jobs, build economic competitiveness,
and improve the quality of life for all Minnesotans by enabling the state to properly maintain
and improve transportation assets that expand access and opportunity for all; and
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley affirms that to be effective, the new state-wide
transportation funding package must be:
• Comprehensive, including funding for roads, highways, transit, bicycle and
pedestrian facilities throughout Minnesota.
• Balanced across transportation modes and between Greater Minnesota and the
Twin Cities metropolitan area, serving all Minnesotans equitably.
• Sustainable, including long-term solutions that will grow with the economy to
meet the state's growing transportation needs.
• Dedicated to transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Golden
Valley, Minnesota, that it hereby supports the Move MN Campaign.
,
he rd M. Harris, ayor
ATTEST:
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Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Clausen
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen,
Fonnest, Harris, Schmidgall and Snope; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and his signature attested by the City Clerk.