86-7148R24
RESOLUTION NO. 7148
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF $15,000_TO
THE METROPOLITAN COIINCIL FOR PARTICIPATION IN
THE I-49~ CORRIDOR TRAFFIC STUDY
WHEREAS, I-~94 was one of the first Interstate Highways
constructed in the metropolitan area 26 years ago; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council, Mn/DOT, RTB, Hennepin
County and affected municipalities recognize the need for
improvements to I-494 to serve existing and expected development
in the south and southeast portions of the 'metropolitan area and
thus have proposed that an I-494 Corridor Study be conducted; and
WHEREAS,. a study~.outline has been prepared showing the
objectives and organization of such a study as well as the tasks
to be completed; and
WHEREAS, such a study will require $150-200.,000 of
consultant services to supplement the staff commitment of the
participants, $90-95,000 of which has been committed by Mn/DOT,
Metropolitan Council and-the Regional Transit Board, if Hennepin
county and the municipalities in the primary impact area each
contribute $15,000.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Richfield commit to participate in the I-x+94 Corridor Study
and contribute $15,000 toward consultant s rvices for the study.
Passed by the City Council%th' 10th
Y q~ March, 1986.
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/qh~h Hamil
ATTEST: ~ /;~/
Thomas Ferber City Clerk
Mayor