HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006.05.15 RESO 2006-0023RESOLUTION 2006 — 23
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE RUSH LINE CORRIDOR TASK FORCE
WHEREAS, the Rush Line Corridor is defined as the transit way corridor originating
in St. Paul in Ramsey County and extending north from Ramsey County through
Washington, Chisago, Pine, and Carlton Counties to Duluth in St. Louis County; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hugo is committee to preserving this corridor for future rail
transit alternatives; and
WHEREAS, the Rush Line Corridor has significant transportation, safety, and land
use issues; and
WHEREAS, there are opportunities for a variety of multi -modal transportation
improvements in the corridor, including highway, commuter, and freight rail, bus rapid
transit, multi -use paths and/or recreational trails, including bicycle trails, and Intelligent
Transportation Systems (ITS); and
WHEREAS, the Rush Line Corridor Task Force consists of cities, counties, and
towns from St. Paul to Duluth; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hugo wishes to collaboratively plan for multi -modal
transportation improvements to the corridor and for the related land use and development
impacts; and
WHEREAS, the Task Force has completed a transit study on the Rush Line Corridor
and determined that planning for bus, bus rapid transit, and commuter rail in the Rush Line
Corridor should continue; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has completed a study of
the restoration of passenger service for the Twin Cities to Duluth and the Iron Range, and
determined that additional analysis should continue; and
WHEREAS, MN Statute 174.80 et seq. grants authority and responsibility to
NWMT to design, develop, construct, and operate commuter rail in Minnesota and to enter
into agreements with joint powers boards to carry out these responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, the Rush Line Corridor Task Force intends to work collaboratively with
Mn/DOT and the Metropolitan Council for the planning and development of commuter rail
or other rail or rail beneficial related transit modes in the Rush Line Corridor; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the parties hereto to amend and restate the March 31,
1999 Joint Powers Agreement,
Resolution 2006-23
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HUGO, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that the City of Hugo approves
the Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for the Rush Line Corridor Task Force
and authorizes and Mayor to sign the Amended and Restated Agreement.
Adopted and approved this 15'h day of May 2006.
n, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mary Aotreager, City Cler16/