1e Hwy. 312 FundingCITYOF
CHANHASSEI
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUB J:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Teresa J. Burgess, Public Works Director/City Engin,~
July 21, 2003
Resolution for Hwy 312 Funding
REOUESTED ACTION
Adopt the attached resolution.
DISCUSSION
New Highway 212 (commonly referred to as TH 312) is being considered as a
potential project for financing to accelerate construction to FY 2005 (July 2004).
The Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition has requested that local
governments show their support for funding TH 312.
The City has previously adopted a resolution supporting funding of TH 312;
however, that resolution was prior to the Legislature authorizing the Governor's
Transportation Package. The attached resolution reiterates the City's support for
this project as well as emphasizes the importance of TH 312 to the City.
c: Robert J. Lindall, President SWCTC
GAENG\TH 312~Staff Report Funding Resolution 7-28-03.doc
The City of Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play.
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE:
RESOLUTION NO:
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
RESOLUTION OF LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY: STATE LEGISLATIVE
ACTION IN 2003 TO APPROVE FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
NEW TRUNK HIGHWAY 212 IN THE SOUTHWEST METRO AREA
WHEREAS, state Trunk Highway 212 is a critical transportation comdor serving the
economic interests of Southwest Minnesota from the Twin Cities to the South Dakota
border; and
WHEREAS, the United States Congress has designated TH 212 as part of the National
Highway System and the Minnesota Department of Transportation has officially identified
TH 212 as a critical "inter-regional corridor" in the state; and
WHEREAS, reconstruction of TH 212 to a four-lane state highway from the Twin Cities
to the South Dakota border has long been recognized as one of the top transportation and
economic priorities for Southwest Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, construction of New Highway 212 in the counties of Hennepin and Carver
(CR 147 to CSAH 4) represents a critical component in improving transportation service
throughout Southwest Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the section of New Highway 212 from 1-494 to Hennepin County Road 4
has been completed and opened to traffic; and
WHEREAS, the remaining section of the New Highway 212 project is in the
design/build process for construction; and
WHEREAS, substantially all required right-of-way for the New Highway 212 project has
been or is now been acquired; and
WHEREAS, the remaining section of the New Highway 212 project is scheduled to be
ready for construction in the 2004-05 time period; and
WHEREAS, over $100 million has already been invested in New Highway 212 in
acquiring right-of-way, design and construction ,but the full benefit of this investment will
not be realized until the remaining section of the realignment project is constructed and
operational; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has designated the New
Highway 212 project as one of the state's top highway expansion projects and one of the
first projects to receive necessary state funding when such funding is available; and
WHEREAS, due to insufficient state highway funding, construction of New Highway
212 is currently scheduled to begin in 2013, which is a schedule considered unacceptable by
this council and the citizens it represents; and
WHEREAS, construction of New Highway 212 could be advanced from 2013 to 2004-
05 with approval of sufficient state funding by the 2003 Minnesota Legislature.
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature has authorized bonding to accelerate projects
such as New Highway 212.
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is currently considering
which projects to accelerate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
1. The City of Chanhassen supports and endorses selection of New Highway 212 for
acceleration under the funding authorized by the Minnesota Legislature during the
2003 session.
2. Staff is directed to send a copy of this resolution to Lt. Governor Molnau.
3. Staff is directed to send a copy of the City's previous resolution supporting
legislative action to Lt. Governor Molnau.
4. Staff is directed to send a letter to Lt. Governor Molnau stating the City's strong
support for selection of New Highway 212 for acceleration.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 28th day of July, 2003.
ATTEST:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
YES
GAENG\TH 312~resolution 7-28-03.DOC
Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor
NO
ABSENT