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City of Chanhassen
Carver and Hennepin Counties, Minnesota
DATE: May 20. 1991
MOTION BY: Dimler
RESOLUTION NO:
91-44
SECONDED BY:
Workman
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONTINUED FEDERAL FUNDING FOR
THE NEW U.S. HIGHWAY 212 PROJECT
WHEREAS, the city of Chanhassen is an active member of the
Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition; and
WHEREAS, the Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition
supports the development of the area's transportation system; and
WHEREAS, the Coalition has worked closely with local
government, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and
the Congress to fund highway studies and expedite construction
projects; and
WHEREAS, the Congress, with the strong support of
Minnesota delegation, has appropriated $1.7 million for the
U.S. Highway 212 which will provide a modern highway that links
metropolitan area with southwestern Minnesota; and
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WHEREAS, it is estimated that at least $2 million will be
required to design the next segment of the proposed highway
(between LYman Boulevard in Chanhassen and Trunk Highway 41 in
Chaska); and
WHEREAS, the latter segment is important to the efficient
operation of new U.S. Highway 212 as a bypass for thru farm-to-
market traffic past Chaska, Chanhassen and Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of Chanhassen strongly supports the continued federal funding
for new U.S. Highway 212, including at least $2 million for FY
1991/92 and will support the efforts of the Minnesota delegation to
obtain continued funding.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 20th
day of May, 1991.
ATTEST:
Don{(2th~nager
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Chmiel None None
Workman
Mason
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