HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-030CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-030
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING WASHINGTON COUNTY FOR THE
SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO REQUEST FUNDING FROM
THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THROUGH
THE 2018 CORRIDORS OF COMMERCE SOLICITATION
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is currently accepting
candidate projects for the 2018 Corridors of Commerce Solicitation; and
WHEREAS, Washington County is proposing an application for the construction of a grade
separation of County State Aid Highway 15 (CSA-H 15) and Trunk Highway 36 (TH 36): and
I VVIIEREAS; the intersection of CSAH 15 and TH 36 is partially located within the City of Lake
Elmo and provides access to residential, business, commercial, and recreational areas of Grant, Lake
Elmo, Stillwater and Stillwater Township; and
WHEREAS; the current intersection is insufficient to meet capacity demands today and the
growth anticipation in the future; and
WHEREAS; the TH 36 corridor is continuing to experience a growth in traffic and congestion;
and
WHEREAS; the upgrade of this interchange is essential to the economic health and welfare of
the region; and
WHEREAS; this project will protect and enhance mobility and safety, and will be of mutual
benefit to MnDOT, Washington County, and the cities of Grant, Lake Elmo and Stillwater.
NOW, THERE, FORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Lake Elmo supports Washington County's
application for funding as part of the 2018 Corridors of Commerce Solicitation for the grade separation
of County State Aid Highway 15 (CSAH 15) and Trunk Highway 36 (TH 36).
ADOPTED BY THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL ON THE THIRD DAY OF APRIL, 2018.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
Mike Pearson
(Seal) Mayor
ATTEST:
PSO$) Clerk
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