HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998.08.03 RESO 1998-0028RESOLUTION 1998-28
A RESOLUTION APPLYING FOR A COMMUNITY-BASED PLANNING
GRANT TO PARTIALLY DEFRAY THE COST OF PREPARING A
COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION STUDY FOR THE CITY
OF HUGO, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Whereas, transportation planning within the City of Hugo is necessary to adequately
manage traffic, limit congestion, promote commerce, coordinate movement of people
and goods with adjacent communities and state agencies, as well as efficiently utilize
resources; and
Whereas, the City of Hugo is required by the Metropolitan Land Planning Act to prepare
a Transportation Facilities Plan; and
Whereas, there are a number of transportation development decisions to be made in
the near future that will impact the community, and what will benefit from additional
study, including: the proposed tumback and improvement of TH 61 from MnDOT to
Washington County, the provision of commuter rail service along the west side of TH
61, and development along major transportation corridors; and
Whereas, the City has budgeted adequate funds in the amount of $26,700 to pay for a
portion of such a study,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hugo,
Washington County, Minnesota that it approves and supports a joint application with
Washington County to Minnesota Planning for the purpose of obtaining a Community -
Based Planning Grant in the amount of $18,300 to assist in funding a Comprehensive
Transportation Study as outlined in the grant application.
Upon roll the following members voting AYE: Arcand, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron
Voting NAY: NONE
Whereupon said resolution was declared passed and adopted this 3rd day of August,
1998.
irmon, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mary &
Creager, City C