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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 3-08-2011 Resolution of Support for CTIB MAYOR & COUNCIL COMMUNICATION -- page 1 -- DATE: 3/08/2011 RECESSED ITEM #: 2 MOTION Resolution No. 2011-006 AGENDA ITEM: Consider Resolution of Support for the Washington County’s Continued Participation in the Counties Transportation Improvement Board (CTIB) SUBMITTED BY: Gateway Corridor Commission THROUGH: Bruce Messelt, City Administrator REVIEWED BY: Honorable Dean Johnston, Mayor SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED: The City Council is respectfully requested to consider Resolution No. 2011-006, supporting Washington County’s continued participation in the Counties Transportation Improvement Board (CTIB), as requested by the Gateway Corridor Commission. Should Council wish to approve such a Resolution, the specific motion suggested is as follows: “Move to Approve Resolution 2011-006 expressing support for Washington County’s continued participation in the Counties Transportation Improvement Board (CTIB).” BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Gateway Corridor Commission, of which Lake Elmo is a full member and participant, has requested consideration of resolutions from local communities supporting continued participation by Washington County in the Counties Transportation Improvement Board (CTIB). Please Note: This item was presented on March 1st, 2011, but held over by the City Council for future discussion. The Chair of the Gateway Corridor Commission has subsequently indicated that Council consideration on March 8th would be appreciated, as the item may be scheduled for consideration by the County Commission on March 15th, 2011. STAFF REPORT: City staff has prepared the attached Resolution No. 2011-006 for Council consideration. Also attached is a similar resolution recently passed by the City of Newport. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council consider Resolution No. 2011-006, supporting Washington County’s continued participation in the Counties City Council Recessed Meeting Consider Resolution No. 2011-006 Re: Washington County Participation in CTIB March 8th, 2011 Agenda Item #2 -- page 2 -- Transportation Improvement Board (CTIB), as requested by the Gateway Corridor Commission. Should Council wish to approve such, the specific motion suggested is as follows: “Move to Approve Resolution 2011-006 expressing support for Washington County’s continued participation in the Counties Transportation Improvement Board (CTIB).” Alternatively, the City Council does have the authority to further discuss, deliberate and modify the draft Resolution prior to taking action. If done so, the appropriate action of the Council following such discussion would be: “Move to Approve Resolution 2011-006 expressing support for Washington County’s continued participation in the Counties Transportation Improvement Board (CTIB), as presented [and modified] herein.” ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Resolution No. 2011-006 2. City of Newport, MN Resolution 2011-2 SUGGESTED ORDER OF BUSINESS: - Introduction of Item ......................................................... Mayor Dean Johnston - Questions from Council .......................................................... Mayor Facilitates - Public Input, if Appropriate .................................................... Mayor Facilitates - Call for Motion ............................................................... Mayor & City Council - Discussion ............................................................................... Mayor Facilitates - Action on Motion ............................................................ Mayor & City Council