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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 6B STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director MEETING DATE: December 12, 2016 TOPIC: Consider Resolution No. 16-170, Relating to the I-35W North Corridor Improvements VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 INTRODUCTION The City Council has requested consideration of a resolution documenting its position relating to the I-35W North Corridor improvement project. BACKGROUND The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) is currently completing preliminary design of the 35W North Corridor Project. The proposed project will add a lane in each direction from Highway 36 to Lexington Avenue in Blaine. The lanes will be managed under the MnPass program. Eight (8) additions spot improvements along the corridor are also being recommended as part of the project. The project includes the construction of a noise wall from Sunset Avenue to a point approximately 1,300 feet to the east in Lino Lakes. Construction is anticipated to start in 2019. Residents along the corridor in Lino Lakes overwhelmingly supported the noise wall. Of the 108 total eligible points Mn/DOT received 94 (87%) in favor of the wall. No votes in opposition of the wall where received. The deadline for consideration of Municipal Consent for the I-35W North Corridor Project was November 20, 2016. No action was taken by the City Council and in accordance with State Statutes the layout is deemed approved. The City Council discussed consideration of a resolution documenting the City’s position regarding this project at the November 7, 2016 and December 5, 2016 work sessions. While the City Council supported the proposed lane and noise wall improvements concern was expressed regarding the expansion of the MnPass system. Attached is a draft resolution documenting the City Council’s opposition to MnPass and stipulating that any change in scope or expansion of the project within Lino Lakes or future project with Lino Lakes requires City consent if required by state law. RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution 16-170. ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution No. 16-170