80-22
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
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CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION
Dated July 7, 1980
Motion by Councilman
Resolution No. 80-22
Seconded by Councilman
IDENTIFYING PUBLIC NEED FOR CHICAGO AND N.W. RAILROAD RIGHT-
OF-WAY IN THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN.
WHEREAS, the Chicago and Northwestern Transportation Company
has notified the City of its intention to file for abandonment
of its Hopkins to Norwood rail line on or about May 31, 1980; and
WHEREAS, said rail line runs through the southwestern portion
of the Metropolitan Area with a right-of-way width varying from
50 feet to 100 feet; and
WHEREAS, said rail line corridor provides a convenient link
to many metropolitan area locations if utilized for mass transit
purposes; and
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WHEREAS, said rail line right-of-way is also ideally suited for
a public utility corridor through the southwestern portion of th
Metropolitan Area; and
WHEREAS, portions of said right-of-way are suited to other
public uses such as public parking and local transportation
improvements;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City
of Chanhassen that there is an overwhelming public need to
retain the abandoned Chicago and Northwestern Railroad right-
of-way for future public use such as a mass transit corridor,
public utility corridor, central business district parking or
local transportation improvements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council requests approval of
the Interstate Commerce Commission for a 180-day public use
negotiation period in the event abandonment of said rail line is
approved by the ICC.
Adopted this 7th day of July, 1980 by the Chanhassen City
Council.
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City C erk/Manager
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Mayor Hobbs
Councilman Pearson
Councilman Geving
Councilman Swenson
Councilman Neveaux
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