Laserfiche WebLink
CITY OF HUGO, MINNESOTA <br />RESOLUTION 2005 - 38 <br />SUPPORTING ANOKA COUNTY FEDERAL FUNDING APPLICATION FOR <br />THE CSAH 14/I -35E INTERCHANGE <br />WHEREAS, the continued growth of the city and surrounding communities is leading to <br />increasing travel demand along the CSAH 14/I -35E corridor which, if unmanaged, can <br />negatively affect the level of performance, safety, and congestion experienced by users of <br />the corridor; and, <br />WHEREAS, community leaders, motorists, and road authorities have identified this <br />growing travel demand and development pressure as a concern with potential negative <br />consequences for mobility and safety in the corridor, with the potential to further degrade <br />the performance level now provided by the corridor, and the resulting implications for the <br />economy and quality of life of the region; and, <br />WHEREAS, the CSAH 14/I -35E interchange is currently operating at a substandard <br />level of performance, continues to increase in congestion and is raising safety concerns; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, the Cities of Lino Lakes, Centerville, Forest Lake, and Hugo, the Town of <br />Columbus, and Counties of Anoka and Washington, recognizing the potential impact of <br />continued growth pressure on the corridor, have entered into a Joint Powers Agreement to <br />collaboratively evaluate the long-term role that the CSAH 14 Corridor will play in <br />meeting the transportation needs of the area and to support needed improvements to the <br />corridor, including the CSAH 14/1-35E interchange; and, <br />WHEREAS, Anoka County has submitted an application to the Transportation Advisory <br />Board (TAB) to the Metropolitan Council for 2009 and 2010 projects to use federal <br />transportation funds to assist with the reconstruction of the I-35E/CSAH 14 interchange. <br />NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE <br />CITY OF HUGO, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA: <br />That the City of Hugo strongly supports the request of Anoka County for federal <br />transportation funds for the reconstruction of the CSAH 14/I -35E interchange. <br />Adopted by the Hugo City Council this 5`h day of Ju 5 0 <br />F , Mayor <br />ATTEST: <br />4a-*� &'Ot� <br />Mary reager, City Clerk6) <br />