2001-55.DOC CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE:
August 27, 2001 RESOLUTION NO: 2001-55
MOTION BY: Boyle
SECONDED BY: Peterson
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SOUTHWEST METRO TRANSIT GRANT APPLICATION FOR
CONGESTION MITIGATION AIR QUALITY (CMAQ) ACT GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, Southwest Metro Transit Commission is requesting the City provide a letter of support of
their application for Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) funding during fiscal years 2005-2006; and
WHEREAS, Southwest Metro Transit Commission will allocate these funds to projects that will affect
Chanhassen including:
The purchase of seven 57-passenger vehicles by Southwest Metro Transit in 2005, and the
purchase of seven 57-passenger vehicles in 2006. These vehicles would be used to reduce
congestion and provide additional mobility for residents and commerce.
· The purchase of six medium-sized vehicles in 2005. SWMT intends to use these vehicles for the
expansion of local service among Chanhassen, Chaska and Eden Prairie.
· Construction of a park & ride facility at the intersection of Highways 101 & 212 to alleviate the
growing traffic congestion on the major freeways in the Metropolitan area.
Expansion of Southwest Metro Transit's garage facility in Eden Prairie to house its growing fleet.
There will be a critical need in the next few years for Southwest Metro transit to expand its garage
facility because it is experiencing high ridership growth, and has had to expand its fleet.
· Develop an additional level to the existing parking deck at Southwest Station in Eden Prairie. The
deck will add approximately 150 parking spaces at that station.
· Construct a parking deck to expand parking capacity at the Market Boulevard Park & Ride in
Chanhassen.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chanhassen City Council hereby supports
Southwest Metro Transit Commission's application for Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) Act Grant
Funds during fiscal years 2005-2006.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 27th day of August, 2001.
ATTEST:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
YES
Ayotte
Boyle
Labatt
Peterson
Steve Labatt, Acting Mayor
NO
None
ABSENT
Jansen