HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-008 Council ResolutionCouncil Member Stoesz introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
CITY OF LINO LAKES
COUNTY OF ANOKA
RESOLUTION NO. 12 -08
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FUNDING APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
WHEREAS, the State Legislature has approved funds for the Routes of Regional
Significance Account and the CSAH 34 (Birch Street) and Ware Road Traffic Signal
Improvement Project is eligible to receive such grant funding; and
WHEREAS, Birch Street in the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota is Anoka County State
Aid Highway 34 (CSAH 34) and is a critical component of the City and County transportation
system; and
WHEREAS, Birch Street has experienced increased traffic volumes due to a growing
population; and
WHEREAS, Ware Road is a Municipal State Aid street that intersects Birch Street and
serves a significant residential and commercial area of the city; and
WHEREAS, the intersection of Ware Road and Birch Street experiences significant
backups, growing congestion and safety problems for motorists and pedestrians; and
WHEREAS, installation of traffic signals and vehicle and pedestrian improvements will
improve traffic flow and safety; and
WHEREAS, The City of Lino Lakes in partnership with Anoka County has completed all
documentation and preliminary design of the improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA: The City of Lino Lakes endorses the application for State
Funds from the MN /DOT State Aid for Local Transportation Division and fully supports the
construction of said project.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this ` day o Jas 012.
Juli. e Bartell, City 1 Jerk
Jeff R- n , Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council Member
Roeser
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and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Stoesz, Roeser, Rafferty, O'Donnell, Reinert
The following voted against same:
none