HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002.09.03 RESO 2002-0049RESOLUTION 200249
RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
FOR THE RUSH LINE CORRIDOR TASK FORCE
WHEREAS, Rush Line Corridor is defined as the North State Trunk
Highway 61 transportation corridor from Hinckley through St. Paul; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hugo is committed 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 short-term
and long-term transportation improvements in the corridor, including bus
improvements, commuter, light and freight rail, multi -use paths and Intelligent
Transportation Systems (ITS); and
WHEREAS, The Rush Line Task Force consists of cities, counties, and
towns from St. Paul to Hinckley; and
WHEREAS, The Task Force is considering transit improvements and land
use along this corridor, and
WHEREAS, the City of Hugo wishes to collaboratively plan for multimodal
transportation improvements to the corridor and for the related land use and
development impacts; and
WHEREAS, A Joint Powers Agreement is in place for the Rush Line Task
Force to direct the consideration of transit improvements and land use along the
corridor.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the City of Hugo ratifies
the Joint Powers Agreement for the Rush Line Corridor Task Force and identifies
Council member Michael Granger as its authorized representative to participate as a
member of the Task Force.
Whereupon said resolution was declared passed and adopted this P day of
September 2002.
Fran Miron, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Mary reager, City Cl