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RESOLUTION NO. 8562
RESOLUTION REQUESTING
THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
TO PREPARE AN OFFICIAL RIGHT -OF-WAY MAP FOR 1-494
WHEREAS, 1-494 is under the jurisdiction of the Minnesota Department of
Transportation (MnDOT); and
WHEREAS, extensive time, effort, involvement, and funds went into the
preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for that portion of 1-494
between 1-394 and the Minnesota River; and
WHEREAS, a preferred alternative was selected in accordance with said EIS
which sets forth proposed right-of-way needs along its route; and
WHEREAS, limitations on funding have resulted in the delay of the adoption and
final approval as well as implementation of the EIS; and
WHEREAS, the provision of an adequate transportation system is vital to the
state, the metropolitan area, and particularly the communities along its route; and
WHEREAS, the lack of an official right-of-way map potentially jeopardizes the
future ability of this vital transportation link being implemented due to encroachment of
development; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of an official right-of-way map would clearly
define the public needs and significantly aid all levels of government in protecting said
needs for the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that to properly protect the public
transportation needs along 1-494 between 1-394 and the Minnesota River that an official
right-of-way map along this corridor is extremely important; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Minnesota Department of Transportation
is hereby requested to prepare and establish said official right-of-way map as soon as
possible.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesot
March, 1998.
ATTEST:
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Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk