HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 8204 RESOLUTION NO. 8204
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR RAMSEY COUNTY'S REQUEST FOR TCAAP
ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AT 35W/ HIGHWAY 96 AND 35W/ COUNTY ROAD H
WHEREAS, 430 acres of the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) site have
been purchased by Ramsey County from the United States Government for pollution
remediation and redevelopment; and
WHEREAS,the City of Arden Hills has partnered with Ramsey County to best determine
future land uses that will serve residents of the City and region well into the future; and
WHEREAS, redevelopment of this site will build new tax base, create living wage jobs,
and meet regional housing goals; and
WHEREAS,to ensure that the development of this site is completed in a timely manner,
$35 million is needed from State funds for improvements to the interchanges at 35W/CSAH 96,
35W / County Road H and a new intersection at Highway 96 and interior spine road on the
TCAAP site; and
WHEREAS, the bridge at 35W/Hwy. 96 and the interchange&bridge at 35W/County
Road H are slated for maintenance in the 2015 and 2016 MnDOT capital improvement plan;and
WHEREAS, these improvements will benefit the cities of Arden Hills, Mounds View,
Shoreview, New Brighton as well as large and small employers in the burgeoning"medical alley'
corridor in the vicinity of 35W and 694; and
WHEREAS, the 694/35W Corridor already supports more than 37,000 jobs, making it a
major economic engine for the East Metro; and
WHEREAS, these improvements will benefit all commuters throughout the region.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Mounds
View supports these important roadway improvements and urges its legislative and state leaders
to support Ramsey County's request for $35 million for the important capacity and safety
improvements to these two interchanges.
Adopted this 27th day of January 2014.
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. .e Flahert , - or
ATTEST:
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)