84-07
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
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DATE: February 13, 1984
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN: Horn
RESOLUTION NO: 84-07
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN: Geving
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ACCELERATED TRANSFER OF STATE MOTOR
VEHICLE EXCISE TAX REVENUES FROM THE STATE GENERAL FUND TO THE
TRUNK HIGHWAY FUND.
WHEREAS, the Minnesota State Legislature approved the
transfer of Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Revenues from the State
General Fund to the Trunk Highway Fund beginning July 1, 1986;
and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature is contemplating a proposal to
accelerate the scheduled transfer date from July 1, 1986 to July
1, 1984; and
WHEREAS, Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Revenues are critical to
the successful implementation of the Department of Transportation's
Major Highway Improvement Program for the period from July 1, 1985
through June 30, 1989; and,
WHEREAS, said Highway Improvement Program includes major
highway construction and reconstruction projects in the State
Highway 5 and u.S. 212 transportation corridor which serves the
City of Chanhassen; and,
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WHEREAS, said transportation corridor is of vital importance
to the economic well being of the City of Chanhassen and other
Southwestern Metropolitan Area Communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the
City of Chanhassen, Minnesota supports the proposed accelerated
transfer and encourages the State of Minnesota to apportion Motor
Vehicle Excise Tax Revenues to the Trunk Highway Fund beginning
July 1, 1984.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Chanhassen this 13th day of February, 1984.
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Don Ashworth, City Manager
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Thomas L. Hamilton, Mayor
ATTEST:
YES
NO
ABSENT
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Hamilton
Horn
G ev i ng
Swenson
Watson
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