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1i. Confirm Letter to Legislators Opposing Construction of Hwy 212 as a Toll Road CITY OF CHAHHASSEH 1~ 690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O: BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739 March 10, 1997 A {{ ; ; 'I" i I \ -"_.... i' I ,? -'I ' -" t' C '.{,! \ ' . ......'"'" \ -. ....... f.. "' (.iC... {\.... \j (:\~ 1 I I, \, <.~ t l t..... tl)\( cc.. ("~ {\ t, i ( Governor Arne Carlson State of Minnesota State Capitol St. Paul, MN 55155 C. ! /'.-A "'i /' .J,"?~ f'''' P \.....1 \ -..-\ t .~ t.~'~ -Of """" . ~ (~..) . h ('e. \'\ 4.- ,\ ,\ . () i '. . o V\ I r ~ ~... ~ ,,:t 'I i. i Dear Governor Carlson: While the City of Chanhassen supports immediate upgrades to the Highway 5 Corridor and supports the future development of the 212 Corridor, the City ofChanhassen is opposed to and will oppose any proposals to construct a tollway through the community. Lacking a statewide policy on toll roads which defines optimum circumstances for success, as well as optimum revenues from through traffic (as opposed to Minnesota residents that are already heavily taxed), the City of Chanhassen feels that a toll project in either the Highway 5 or 212 corridors is inappropriate. Chanhassen residents pay the same tax burden that other residents of the metro area pay and a greater burden than most residents outside the metro area. If a new revenue system based on user taxes is to be implemented, Chanhassen residents should be paying no more than other residents in the state for basic infrastructure improvements as part of a regional or statewide transportation system. The City of Chanhassen does not feel it is appropriate for some select residents or areas to be required to pay tolls for access to optimum transportation routes while others are not. To state it as clearly as possible, tolls are a user based tax. Chanhassen residents should not be required to pay a user based tax to gain access to the best road systems available to the area while the needs of other areas are being met out of the general tax dollars also being paid by Chanhassen residents. If the state wishes to implement a toll demonstration or study project, the state should do so on a roadway carrying a majority of through traffic traversing the state. March 10, 1997 Page 2 There are other numerous issues that should be required to meet a burden of proof should a toll project be appropriate; however, in that it is the City ofChanhassen's opinion that a toll proposal is not appropriate, it serves no purpose to quantify these issues. Sincerely, Nancy K. Mancino Mayor Steven Berquist, Councilman Mark Engel, Councilman Michael Mason, Councilman Mark Senn, Councilman CC:k g:\mgr\th212councilltr.doc 3//0/97 e e /)7'( \..,J~ ~~c ;'''' ,.1 re. SOUTHWEST CORRIDOR TRANSPORTATION COALITION 470 Pillsbury Center Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 337-9300 . -\ ., - ~ 7:~~7 February 24, 1997 .~:v The Honorable David Minge Member of Congress 1415 Longworth Building Washington, DC 20515 Attn: Curt Yoakam BY FAX Ai\1D EXPRESS MAIL 202- 226-0836 RE: Construction of New Highway 212 Dear Congressman Minge: Enclosed herewith is the application of Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition for an ISTEA Demonstration Grant for construction of that part of New T.H.212 between Hennepin County Road No.4 and the City of Cologne. Please deliver the application to Mr. Shuster's Committee (together with your letter of support) no later than February 25, 1997. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation. RJL :ds cc: Congressman Jim Ramstad ....... Coalition Members Fred Corrigan Chuck Siggerud RJL1l8329 LN400-51 SOUTHWEST CORRIDOR TRANSPORTATION COALITION 470 Pillsbury Center Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 337-9300 February 24, 1997 The Honorable Jim Ramstad Member of Congress 102 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Attn: David Fisher BY FAX AND EXPRESS MAIL 202-225-6351 RE: Construction of New Highway 212 Dear Congressman Ramstad: Enclosed herewith is the application of Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition for an ISTEA Demonstration Grant for construction of that part of New T.H.212 between Hennepin County Road No.4 and the City of Cologne. Please deliver the application to Mr. Shuster's Committee (together with your letter of support) no later than February 25, 1997. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation. RJL:ds cc: Congressman David Minge Coalition Members Fred Corrigan Chuck Siggerud RJL1l8345 T.1tJ4nn_C;, SOUTHWEST CORRIDOR TRANSPORTATION COALITION 470 Pillsbury Center Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 337-9300 February 25, 1997 Del Ploen, President Qualitech, Inc. 318 Lake Hazeltine Drive Chaska, MN 55318 RE: Submission of Demonstration Grant Application for T.H.212 Dear Del: Enclosed is a copy of the Demonstration Grant Application submitted by the Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition to Congressman David Minge for sponsorship by him as part of the ISTEA Reauthorization Process. Thank you for providing a letter of support for the application. If you have any questions please give us a call. Very truly yours, fU Robert J. LindaU President RJL:ds cc: Gene Ranieri Todd Vlatkovich . , , , (' RJL118407 LN400-S1 ~ Metropolitan Council ~ Working for the Region, Planning for the Future February 14, 1997 Mr. Robert Lindall Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition 470 Pillsbury Center Minneapolis, MN 55402 f?ob Dear M~dall, I am writing to you at the request of Mr. Julius C. Smith, Metropolitan Council member from District 4, regarding Council support for the Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition's efforts to obtain additional funding for new Trunk Highway (TH) 212. Existing TH 212 is an important element of the existing metropolitan highway in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The long range Transportation Development Guide Chapter/Policy Plan, recently adopted by the Metropolitan Council, acknowledges new TH 212 in the defined location as an element of the 2020 metropolitan highway system. The Council supports right-of-way preservation for this new alignment prior to the year 2020, and construction of this new roadway from TH 5 to CR 4 is already programmed in the region's 1997-2000 Transportation Improvement Program. The Council would also support construction of the remaining new alignment from CR 4 through Chaska prior to 2020, should sufficient funds become available. Specific references to new TH 212 can be found in maps 15 and 16 of the Council's plan. Map 15 shows right-of-way preservation for the new TH 212 as an element ofthe Metropolitan Highway System. Map 16, which illustrates the Metropolitan Highway System investment priorities, shows TH 212 as having an investment priority for right- of-way preservation and also "Construction prior to the year 2020 if funds become available." I hope this letter fulfills the needs of the coalition. Sincerely, !1~ Natalio Diaz FEB 1 9 1997 Transportation Planning Director 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul. Minnesota 55101-1634 (612) 291-6359 Fax 291-6550 TOO/TrY 291-0904 Metro Info Line 229-3780 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHASKA 301 Chestnut 51. P.O. Box 37 Chaska, MN 55318 (612) 448-2350 February 14, 1997 Robert lindaU Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition 470 Pillsbury Center Minneapolis, MN 55402 Dear Bob: I just wanted to write to share my continued concern about the existing conditions of Highway 212 and the absence of any viable solution in the immediate future. We need to press forward with reconsideration of a new Highway 212 to relieve the intense congestion. It is my understanding that our current transportation infrastructure is built to accommodate an average of 10,000 vehicles per day. We know that in certain parts of Highway 212, that the actual numbers may range from 25,000 to 30,000 per day. Based on the projected population growth for the future of this area, I would assume those numbers have the opportunity to double within the next ten years. This kind of increase would make the current highways absolutely intolerable. Please encourage legislators and transportation officials to reconsider the current priorities together with the need for a new Highway 212. Our current quality of life and future economic viability is at risk if we do not do something immediately. Please feel free to share my concerns with whomever you deem appropriate. If you would like to discuss some of my thoughts further, please feel free to cail me at your convenience. Sincerely, ~Ea~' President and CEO JFB/sh F E B 1 9 1997 SOUTHWEST CORRIDOR TRANSPORTATION COALITION 470 Pillsbury Center Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 337-9300 February 24, 1997 The Honorable David Minge Member of Congress 1415 Longworth Building Washington, DC 20515 Attn: Curt Yoakam BY FAX AND EXPRESS MAIL 202-226-0836 RE: Construction of New Highway 212 Dear Congressman Minge: Enclosed herewith is the application of Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition for an ISTEA Demonstration Grant for construction of that part of New T.H.212 between Hennepin County Road No.. 4 and the City of Cologne. Please deliver the application to Mr. Shuster's Committee (together with your letter of support) no later than February 25, 1997. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation. RJL:ds cc: Congressman Jim Ramstad Coalition Members Fred Corrigan Chuck Siggerud RJL1l8329 LN400-S1 .... F~8 2~ '3~ lb:~S . F MI.jE . ~J~ COMMITTEE ON AGAICULTUIl. ~ "'oc_I. GENEIlAL fAftM COMMOOmeS AU()Ull~ CQNSll"VATIOPol. '-l!$~ ANO I'OAI!STIlY COM....ITTEE ON sellNc:t ~""KOIfIIMrrn..; ENERGV AIIIO ENVIRONMENt 1Dabib JIlingt Congrt~S of t1Jt Itniteb ~tattS' .OUSt of l\tprt~mtatibtl 2b J)~trictt minnts'ota February 24, 1991 WASHINGTON OF~ICE; a,s LO"c;"",n.. BUllOi".. 'N4~"'''G'"O''. DC 20515 .2021 24-l331 DISTRICT OFFICES: I SoVT" T.,.... .......V.l s-t2 f'fl:n S"'liT S""T.. :.1"....h.C.EO. MN Slim (320, 2llt-':S1' le,TV 50UAMl ZOO; foUT ~n'JIT" ST~En c~^~..... MN SS1" leI214048-6517 Mr. Robert Lindall, President Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition 470 PilIsbW)' Dr SE Minneapolis, MN SS4SS tC"".""Wt1 So..""El '38 fvu,',.. AIIt"1II po. &ox 387 WINtOOM. Mill !>a,a, .5011.11-011, TOI.l ~'n '...llOO'-"5H392 .",.n a<!d,~. dm,nlltilh,.hO",t.QO, Dear Mr. LindaU: Thank you for contacting me to request my sponsorship of federal funding for Trunk Highway 212 in the reauthorization of the Intermodal Surface Transportation and Efficiency Act (lSTEA). I appreciated reading your thoughtful letter. As you know, in order for a highway project to be considered a "priority" transportation project for inclusion in the ISTEA bill, Chainnan Shuster is requiring that a Member of Congress sponsor the project. If tradition holds true, special consideration for such "priority" highway projects will be given to members of the Transportation Committee, members with seniority, and those who have held steadfast to the committee's legislative agenda. It is my view that select Members of Congress with special influence should not be rewarded with eannarked federal funds for their districts. 1 have seen no evidence that the committee will adhere to an objective, competitive process in selecting highway projects for inclusion in the ISTEA bill. I have been and continue to be a strong supporter of the Trunk Highway 212 project. Despite my opposition to earmarking of federal funds for transportation funding, I drafted a letter to Chainnan Shuster. I fear my sponsorship of your application would reduce your chances of obtaining federal funding. Please read the enclosed letter to Chainnan Shuster to decide if you still want my name as the primary sponsor. If so, I will forward that letter with your application to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Again, thank you for contacting me. If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact my office. DM:cay cc: Gene Raniera , DA VID MINGE Member of Congress FEB ~~ '37 16:3u COMMITTIE ON AGRICULTURE .. --- GIiNIiIW. FAIIM C:OMMOI)ITlES I1CSO\JRCS CONQ51lVATION. 1l1!'!AIIe" AHDPOIIIISTRY COMMlnn. ON sellNCS 'oJICOIlitMIf"l'CU: ENERGy MO ENVllIONMINT lBabilJ ~inge ((ongress of tfJr I1niteb s;tatt5 _o~t of l\tpr~tntatibt~ 2b 1Diittict, jltinndota Febnwy 24, 1997 Hon. Bud Shuster 2188 RHOB Washington, DC 20515 Dear Chairman Shuster: I am writing regarding the inclusion of special hiibway projects in this year's reauthorization of the Intennodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (lSTEA). PHI.iE . JU3 WASHINGTON OFflIC!; ,." LOOlG_'ft ......(loNG w""'.....G'T'O... DC 206 15 '2021 22~ml DISTRICT OFFICES~ ,$g.T'. Tnwt.; Pu.zAi SoIl ,,~~ 5TIlIlT Scu... MO~","CI(). MPl 6lI2t11S :320: 2tt-f3: , le,l" Sc:IU...., zo~ EAa- fOU~T" $T"'!I[T C~",u, MN 5&3" Ill'21~1 (CQ:,~noouu SOU""" S3I F"".", "",,,va ~o 8ok3l7 W'''''''''. MN 54110' (507) l3T-(lT,S Tou rllU HIllO~53-'392 e",..,I..dcl'.n <lm;"Ge(WIl' ~.....".gO' I received your letter last month outlining the process that must be followed by applicants wishing to receive federal funding for a special highway project. I understand from your letter that the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee may design a process by which highway projects are selected for inclusion in the ISTEA bill. This selection process is of particular interest to me. As you know, I oppose earmarkina of federal funds for state and local public works projects whether done in legislative or report language. The traditional system or earmarking special highway projects is a distorted policy that places an undue burden on the states by preempting the transportation priorities that have been agreed upon at the state level. In addition, I believe that the process of identifying such eannarked highway projects is an awkward fit Viith our goal of balanCing the budget, tends to favor districts with wen.positioned Members of Congress. and is counterproductive to creating an efficient transportation system for our nation · s future. I favor the transfer of all federal highway funds to the states with the stipulation that they be equitably allocated in accordance with professionally developed criteria by a body that includes the participation of state and local representatives. I will press to amend any legislation that deals with highway funding to provide for such a process in lieu of eannarks. Only if a state fails to abide by that process should Congress intervene. If the committee and House do not adopt the position I am urging, I recommend the appointment of'apenel of professional transportation planners that would develop objective criteria to be used by Congress for selectini innovative, priority hiahway projects that are in the national interest. The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee can use these criteria to select such demonstration projects. Projects, other than demonstration projects, should be selected by the states or regions. If Congress eannarks money for projects that do not have significant research or innovative features that support the demonstration classification, I believe funds for such eannarked projects should come out of the allocation to the state in which the project is located. !"'" ~ ~..:..... ~ ;. ':::: ...;;..:. --_1:'.._'~_... Page 2 Howe~ if the committee decides to include earmarks or demonstration projects. it is important that all regions of the country be fairly considered. In this regard, I request that Trunk Highway 212 in Minnesota receive fair and equal consideration pursuant to the competitive process. Tnmk Highway 212 project is badly needed in Minnesota and is also a part of the National Highway System. The cities served by Highway 212 are among the fastest growing areas of the state, yet are inadequately served by the current highway system. Furthermore, the highway is a major artery for the movement of grain from South Dakota and western Minnesota to the river port. [t also serves a wide range of commercial and personal traffic needs. This project has previously received federal demonstration project funding support from your committee. Due in part to a disparity of population benefited (rural) and a planning area in which the project is located (Twin Cities metropolitan), the Highway 212 project is a stepchild. It has not received the priority it deserves from the Twin Cities planners. The project would be the missing link between the existing four lane limited access highway. Of course, if your committee were to accept the position I initially advocated in this letter, I would simply refer the Highway 212 project to the state process. I thank you for your time and look forward to working with you in developing a fair and objective process. ~~' .q. DAVID MINGE Member of Congress F~8 24 '97 16:29 PHI~E , 001 lOt .. ,..-.. ".-- CONGRESSMAN DAVID MINGE HOUSE OF' REPRESENTATIVES SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA I 4 I 15 l.oHOWOATH BUIl,DINO WAS"IHO'fON. DC 205 I 5 202/2215.2331 FAX: 2021226-0836 l. Jm ~ , -::... \;'1.'''.'''' ( :::::'-.~ "-'--~-~ To: ReJocr+ L:JA.\l Dale: ~/'l'f/t 7 Fax II: Pages: Subject: ~ ~ ..,t. c..okt" H"tL~ ~ '2 11.9-~J( /.J. _p rV IJ'l J J,J CO~ r t( ~~: t41 ~rTf' 'J-J 11s~'- cr~A7 ~ W'V- pJ-Ct- j. /11#/ ~ ?A;- ,J rJJII /ft r 1/ ~~ FROM: f11"; c- -Ii *' ~ II David Minge J..,- IP tf"t'- .,,-.,,:5' o Tim Bromelkamp ! I Ross Peterson " AlanaChristensen l.J Mark Rokala Ii ----, U Amy Gromer W Darin Wieneke i I Kimberly Overbeek ~ Curt Yoakum . -- .-- - 'l I ! , II '-. - :llla:!1 J 1_:-;":':-' - .~~~llt'1111. .r. ,,' II ,_ ~{~I.~~r.~..~S~:-'.i.M~. F,~?Jt;~l1~ ~ 'a' ~.JI Feb 24 '97 14:58 rwu ~~,r !~.jl P.02/05 ,. . V.L/ UIt TrII~ Il1O_ 395 Jat\.., Ittland Bou.vald SIInt PU. MInneIota 55l~ law February 24, 1997 -:. ._~..J'4 It;;. '~:. . .1 ...~ j-:-' eo -':'.---::.-...:-~... l:...:~-r-.i.::.?..~ .~... The Honor4iblc James ObcrsW' 2366 Rayburn House Office Building Wuhinaton. DC 20~ l~ Dear Congressman Obcrstar: The call for spcc;:ial projoc:tlt made by C~ Thomas Petri, Chainnan. US House SurfaCie Trantp9rtatiOft Subcoaunitt.... has elicited activity em the part of many tl'InS))Orwion intcraT.S in Mi~SOt&. To objectlvely addrea the many requestS cxpec:te<l to be generated, MnIDOT developed Attachment A whid1 1 shared with you and your staff when we met seyera) weeks ago. MnIOOT is anre of It least 130 projects with an estimated cost of about- SI.3 billion mat have been submitted for QOnsidetation an4 aU1horiDtion u special projectS in Minnesota. t do not believe this list is exhaustive md expect it to VJOW in the months ahead. As you are well a~ Mn/OOT and AASHTO do not tupport special projeet 6mdinS in authorization or appropriation &cu. However, it is MnIOOT pOlicy to contmue to work on the projects that have been partially funded through ISTEA and reIated;s.c;:u. 1ft order to continue these e1Ustma projects, MnIDOT teClucsts additional t\mdiDg COt the project "tails" that are included in the Minnesota STIP for 1997-1999 and tho MnIDOT Project Work Plan for 2000- 2002. The .miidow federal fUndiDS needed to coadDue prosreN on th~ existing special projeets is shown on Auac:bment B. It is important MnIDOT retain the abmty to pool the runding among me projects to spend the available money within the authorization time table. Th~ share of fed,eta1-aid higtlway fundinl each staal VlW receive is likely to be addressed u · part of the reauthoriDtlon process. 1 would like to work with you to pl'ovid~ an adequate and equitable resolution of this issue for the State of MinncIota. Your consideration of a variety of means would be apprcciatcd. Jim. I ~ your efFort ad concern rO\' trII1IpOI'Wion issues of imponanee to the State of Minnesota md the ~ of the cons~ in your congressional district. HopefUlly the resolution ot the R&U1horizatjon i~ will be equitable to all of the competing interests. Sincmely A., equal OWor.unity trr'pqv Mn/DOT Metro Roseville Fax:612-582-1166 ..____ _......... .......... .,.,..,.v.... ....,.,"""..., Feb 24 '97 14:59 P.03/OS ....,.~ JI ......... I . W6I ~ AttAChmcnta A. EligibilitY Criteria B. Table 1: Exiltina Special Projects ~. cc: Con&fCUional Delegation Alison Bums - Minnesota WuhingtOn Oftlce Constituent Support Groups (1lespoUe to Leum of Request for Support) Executive Commiuee Transportation Progr31ft Investment CommiUDe Metropolitan DiviSioll Enamccr Transportation District Engineers RK Halv<nClO AJ Sc:hcnkclberJ RD Hofstad JA Bloom IT Worke ~.. ~.. Mn/DOT Metro Roseville Fax:612-S82-1166 .. ,.'.WW' ..........,.. ._.~... . """".V." ...,.", v...,.- f~p 2~ '~.7 J~~~9 P. 041C5 . . - - -. ~.. ISTEA IlEAUl1IORIZATION .. SPECIAL PROJECT REQUESTS (DEMOS) EJiPbility CriDria 'The establish;nent or prioriues ror special projcd$ should consider tbc: followinB criteria. L~liverv ()q)ahi1i~ - Exi!:ri~ S~al PrQj~ This criteria should ICficct cldivay oftbe stIIies ot_ termini in previOU$ lcp1aUOD. special projects sbovJd reasonable time frame. T1MfwttlIIIr "14ilI" fOr IDI" projects should be a priority coMidcralioIL ElciItinI naked aceordlDg1O the status of tile fimdin8 "t2i1s." given to the projectS that are usiDI formula Of system PlIIl bef'~ considering projects tbat Ire iDCluded In thi 1.ID5ChedUled-. aitlcal iDumgiODll . comdors or stand alone proJeds. extent possible. Any speciAl tilDe fram&, Any MuDOl' Trunk TIP or~ '1C111: Ott'WO ofdle Project Work Plan. o be selected, thus 811Y MDDOT pwjects should be ~cct trackin& system (Artmnis). Priontr abuu)d 10 projcctl1bat l'Volve !om a 1~a1, resloDal or ~ide plan or phuminS ~ The ~ of ap1lll or a. documented plum1nS process should fCIl&11; is hiP priority rot deliva.ble projec1S. CoDlistmCY with the Statewict.J T~ Plaa. such as conn=lioGS between tegional eenteu, should reetive higher Mnrrtv 4u other . ectS. r--~-' . pro] . Atmc1uDent A MDDOT Offi~ ofJftVllSb:M11t M&Dapm~ February 3. 1 W7 Mn/DOT Metro Rosevtlle Fax:612-582-1166 . _.. __. .. ..__.. .. ......... . ~ 'Y4J4. .",." """1.:1 Feb 24 '97 15:00 P.05/05 I au~" ~r J.4t..;.J r. IJIVu-t Table) : Existiq SpedI1 ProjeetS - ISTEA and related ICtI '!be tlble Includa available special project fUodiD& from ISTEA aDd rcLm:d appropriatioas acts. The ~ Ic:Dednted IDCl the sbortf'Ill is for the projects in MatI: b;al years 1998 throup 2002. All dDllll'..pums ue in millioas lDClare oaly fortbc federal sbare of the projOGt. Projects &om ISTEA.not included in Ibis Table arc ~dcrcd CO be comp~ To complete most oCthat corrlclort, additional iDvestmeI1tI- needed bcyood the year 2002. 199.....2002 lS1'EA Descrlplion Available Scheduled Shortfall Proj,.et Bma J Millions SMUll,.,,, $ Mi11iqu 11 06a- 22 St LouiI CoUDly, Forest Hipway 1 t S 2.1 S 9.0 $ 6.3 11 06a- 23 Richfield.. 71th Street S 1.$ SNA SNA 11 ()6a.. 8S Mankato.South Route S 3.3 S 73 S 4.0 11061- 91 Edell Plairlc/Colope, m 212 $ - $35 S3S 1107- 81 BlOOkl)'D. Park, TH 610 $2' SSo S~ 1107.126 Croll Ranp Exp1'eSIWBJ. TIt 169 S O.a SO., $ - 1107- 121 TWlltom37. mS3 S 0.1 S 1.6 S 1.5 1107- 129 Oland llapldl to Hill City, TH 169 S '.4 $ 8.4 s- 1101..130 ScbtOeder to Qrmc;l Marais. m 61 S IS.4 S 16.2 SO.. 1108- 40 UtbIn Conidor, m 55, Hiawa1ha Ave S35 S80 S4S . ITS, MJn-.nw. Quidest3r S - SSO SSO ~.. . Mhm8fttA Ouidestaris a statewide iDi~. in ~ md te.elmololJ)'. It is a partncnbip between MnDOT ..tJ1c UDh'ersl1y otMmnesota thai bat ~ f\mded as a special project throup applOpriation ectS. NA - Not Available at this time AttaclD;nmt B MADOT Oftiac of~ Management Fclnuy 24, 1997 ~.. SOUTHWEST CORRIDOR TRANSPORTATION COALITION 470 Pillsbury Center Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 337-9300 February 24, 1997 The Honorable Jim Ramstad Member of Congress 102 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Attn: David Fisher BY FAX AND EXPRESS MAIL 202-225-6351 RE: Construction of New Highway 212 Dear Congressman Ramstad: Enclosed herewith is the application of Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition for an ISTEA Demonstration Grant for construction of that part of New T.H.212 between Hennepin County Road No.4 and the City of Cologne. Please deliver the application to Mr. Shuster's Committee (together with your letter of support) no later than February 25, 1997. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation. RJL:ds cc: Congressman David Minge Coalition Members Fred Corrigan Chuck Siggerud RJL118345 FEB 24 '97 12:47PM El-LERS & ASSOCIATES P.2/21 ~.. Table of Contents 1. Response to Congressional Criteria . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . ... 1 to 5 2. Summary of Project Costs Incurred and Remaining New Higbway212 1494 to Cologne. . .... . . . . . .. . .. . ... . . .... . . .. . . . . . . . .....6 Appendices: 1. Map of Project 2. Letters of Support 3. Local Government Resolutions 4. &tima~D&~T~c~pa~ ~. . . FEE 24 '97 01:45R1 El-LERS & ASSOCIATES P.2/7 APPLICATION OF SOUTHWEST C9RR1DOR TRANSPORTATION COALITION FOR ISTEA DEMONSTRATION GRANT FOR THE COMPLETION OF NEW US mGBWAY 212: SECOND AND TIDRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF MINNESOTA. Response to House Transportation Committee Criteria (published in Congressional Record, January 9, 1997) 1. CODgressiodal SpoDson; The primary sponsor for the New Highway 212 project is the Honorable David Minge of the Second Congressional District of Minnesota. The secondary sponsor for the project is the Honorable Jim Ramstad of the Third Congressional District of Minnesota. Letters from Rep. Minge and Rep. Ramstad arc included in the application. 2. Implementing Agency: As a state trunk highway, the project will be implemented under the direction of the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). Primary responsibility for the project is assigned to: Mr. Charles Siggcrud District Engineer Metro Division Minnesota Department of Transportation 1500 County Road B2 West Roseville, Minnesota 55113-3174 3. Federal FUDdslEligibility: The project is on the National Highway System and is eligible to use Federal-aid funds. 4. Design, Scope and Project Objectives: Design. The New Highway 212 project will be a four lane limited access freeway between Interstate Highway 494 and Carver County Road 147. Since construction is programmed by MnDOT for the portion of the project from 1494 to Hennepin County State Aid Highway 4 (Segment 1 Stages 1 - 3), the project for which funds are being requested in this application begins at CSAH 4 and continues for 13 miles as a freeway (4 lanes) on a new alignment to Carver County Road 147 (Segments II and Ill). The remaining 3.5 miles of the requested project between County Road 147 and the City of Cologne will be a four lane divided "at grade" expressway to expand the existing two lane TH 212 between those points (Segment 4). The total requested project will be 16.5 miles and be located between the City of Cologne on the west and Hennepin County Road 4 on the east. Scope. Highway 212 is a major farm to market highway connecting southwestern Minnesota to the Minneapolis St. Paul Metropolitan area. The completion of tbe project will provide the southwestern portion of the State and South Dakota with a modem, safe, 4 lane freeway access to the Twin Cities Metropolitan area. The completed project will also relieve congestion within the area which is one of the fastest growing sections of the Metropolitan area. ~. FEE 24 '97 02:14PM EH-ERS & ASSOCIATES P.2/3 ~.. Objectives. The objectives of the project are as follows: + Reduce traffic congestion and improve safety along the Southwest Corridor (especially by reducing congestion on existing TIt 212 and THS.) . Move traffic _ people and goods - in a safe and timely manner to and from the rural areas of southwestern Minnesota through the western section of the Metropolitan area to manufacturing, processing, shipping, entertainment and cultural activities in the Metropolitan area. . Demonstrate that units of government at all levels (state, region, county, city) and representing several regions of the State (including both rural and urban) can work together in solving an interregional tIaDsportation need. For example, the New Highway 212 project is important to MnDOT Region 8 which is directly west of the project as well as the Metropolitan area in which the project is located. + Incorporate mu1ti~modal uses in the design and construction ofthc project and enhance existing transit systems which bring commuters from the project area to the City of M~polis and bring inner city residents to suburban employment. S. Project Costs and Funding Sources: The requested segment is part of the IS-mile New Highway 212 project. In 1994 through 1996 the initial stages of the project were completed. The two miles of the project lying betWeen 1494 and Hennepin County Road 4 connect to the proposed projcct The two-mile segment that is not part of the requested project is scheduled by MnOOT for construction and that construction will cost $47.381 million. The requested segment is estimated to cost $185.725 million. The State of Minnesota will pay for 20% or $37.145 million. To date, approximately $52.8 million in federal. state, local and regional funds have been invested in the project in termS of right of way acquisition, studies, design and engineering. In addition, MnDOT is scheduled to spend $47.381 million in 1997 to 2000. In total, this represents an investment of $ 1 00.181 million in this project through 2000. Being aware of the segment costs and the available state funds, $148.58 million is being requested for the demonstration grant. The requested funds along with the state share will be used to complete the project from CSAH 4 to the City of Cologne. A summary of project costs incurred and those remaining is enclosed 6. Obligatloas Over Next Five Yean: All of the funds will be obligated over the next five years. 7. Scbedule u"Ci Status of Work: MnOOT has developed the following schedule for the total project. The noted project phases and segments are identified in the enclosed map. S~ent 1 S~fe 1 _ Final design; construction documents; completed Spring 1997 _ Bid letting for construction; Fal11997 _ Construction begins in Spring 1998 - Completion Summer 2000. SefJDent 1 Stqe 2. _ Final Design; construction documents; completed March 1997 FEE 24 '97 01:46PM EJ-LERS & ASSOCIATES P.4/7 - Bid letting for construction April 1998 Construction begins in Summer 1998 - Completion in Summer 2000. Setrnlent 1 Staee 3 - Final design; construction documents; completed March 1997 Biji letting for construction February 1999 . Constroction begins Summer 1999. ReqJlested Seplent: _ Right of Way Acquisition is on going. Approximately 50% of the right of way has been purchased. - Preliminary Design and layout have been completed. _ Upon availability of funds, final design and engineering can be completed and constroction can begin. A summary of the project costs, status, and schedule is contained in the enclosed table. 8. Metropolitan and State Transportation Plan: The project has been included in both the regional and state transportation plans. The project is in the long range Transportation Development Guide ChapterlPolicy Plan recently adopted by the Metropolitan Council. A letter of support from MDOT is enclosed. Specific reference to the project is identified in the letter of support from the Council. The letters are included in the appendix. 9. State and Regional Needs - Letter of Support: The project is considered critical to the needs of the region and state. MnDOT nominated New m 212 to be part of the National Highway System an<t"part of the metropolitan regional highway system. The project is part of the metropolitan system. However, the need to reduce programmed construction to available funds resulted in only those portions east of Hennepin County Road 4 being scheduled for constmction by Metro Council prior to 2000. The portion west of Hennepin County Road 4, the requested project, is identified for right of way preservation. Letters from regional and state officials stating the need for the project are enclosed. 10. National or Regional Significance: The project is included in the National Highway System and is designated a metropolitan highway. The highway is a farm to market road for southwestern Minnesota. 11. Opposition: The project has been supported by the local governments located along the corridor (resolutions are enclosed). The right of way has been on the official map of each of the affected units of government since about 1987. Also enclosed are various other letters of support. The project's Environmental Impact Statement was finaliled in 1994 and was not challenged by any group or individual. 12. Economic, energy efficiency, environmental, congestion mitigation and safety benefits. Economic Benefits: In its report, entitled "Economic Impact of a New Highway 212 Bypass in the Southwest Corridor of the Twin City Metropolitan Area" (July 1991), the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) estimated that the long term '" FEE 24 '97 01:47PM EHLERS & ASSOCIATES P.S/7 benefits of the project range from; _ Creation of 825 to l,S 17 new jobs in manufacturing. transportation, communication, public utilities and wholesale trade in the cmriclor. _ An estimated payroll between $56.0 million and S113.0 million from new jobs. _ An estimated $6.0 million to $12.0 million in additional state revenues from the new economic development. Enerev Efficiency; There are numerous methods to value energy efficiency. Among them are to calculate the number of vehicle miles traveled, determine the fuel use and apply a price per gallon, calculate the value of congestion, or calculate the value of additional travel time. For purposes oftbis request, this section will calculate energy efticiencybased on the number ofvemcle miles traveled method. It is recognized, however, that this method will produce a rather limited value because such factors as planned growth, improvements to the other highwa)"t'in the area and transit development are not considered. The length of the requested segment is 16 miles. The existing roadway is one half mile longer in length and is primarily a two-lane roadway with at least 5 traffic signals. and posted speeds ranging from 30 to 50 miles per hour. There are several steep inclines along the current route. The new roadway will be a four-lane highway. Assuming an average daily traffic volume of20,OOO vehicles per day, a 20 mile per gallon average mileage, and a $1.15 cost per gallon, the annual savings (1996) would be $450,000 in 1996 dollars. Environmental: The completed and approved Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) identifies the environmental benefits which include but are not limited to improved air quality, protection of critical areas and protection ofwatcr fowl and wildlife areas. Coneestion Miti.:ation: The DTED study, referred to previously, noted highway improvements plaIUled for existing highways in the area could ease congestion and reduce the cost of traffic delay for the near term. However, projected population growth and economic development will continue to increase travel demand in the conidor so that a new freeway!expresswaymust be completed within the next five years. If New Highway 212 is ... not completed. it is estimated that the annual cost of congestion would, by the year 2010, increase to $5.8 million (1996 dollars). The estimate is based on projected traffic volumes and increased drive time from Cologne to Eden Prairie. The 1996 toll road study completed for MoDOT predicted that constrUction of a New Higbway 212 would result in the diversion to New m 212 oran estimated 15,650 ADT from TH 5; 8,600 ADT from old m 212 and approximately 2000 from Hennepin County Road 1. All of these diversions assumed construction of New TH 212 as a toll road. The current proposal assumes that the New 212 will not be a toll road so it is assumed that diversions from these alternative routes to New TH 212 would be substantially greater in amount. Safety Beoefiu: The Trunk Highwav 212 Envil'Onmentallm.pact Statement Technical Report: Transt>ortation Characteri~tics., published in 1989, reports that old TII 212 had a FEE 24 '97 01:48PM EH..ERS & ASSOCIATES P.6/7 dramatically higher accident rate than the statewide average rate for similar categories of roads. The report predicted, that if the highway was not improved, accident rates could range from two to three times the accident rate for the proposed design of the New Highway 212 which is ~l accidents per million miles. According to MnDOT's data for the 1990 to 1996 period, this prediction has already been fulfilled. The most recent statistics report that the accident rate on the existing TH 212 betWeen Cologne and Eden Prairie is 3.1 accidents per million or approximately three times the rate anticipated for the New Highway 212 and almost double the rate on existing 111 212 just 8 years earlier. 13. 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I II~ 'Ii IIi ! c , -I I i Ii i I i S i-I ;-s I~~ ' :~ 11 : to.'d to: OJ 1fI, 9 qa:f FEE 24 '97 12:52PM EJ-LERS & ASSOCIATES P.10/21 ~ Metropolitan Council ~ Working jor the Region. Planning for the Future February 14. 1997 ---.- - Mr. Robert LUltlall Southwest Corridor Traosportation Coalition 470 Pillsbury Center Minneapolis, MN 55402 ..-"" ~~ ." DeaT M~d.a11. J am writing to you at the reque$t of Mr. JuliuS C. Smith, MettOp('litan CouncU member from District 4, regarding Council support for the Southwest Cnrridor T~rta1ion Coalition's efforts to obtain additional funding for new Trunk IJ~gbway (I1l) 212. ----- Existing 11i 212 is an imporomt clement ofthc existing mctropol;tan highway in the Twin Ciucs metIopoUWl area. The long range TraJUportation D~t:lopm'1Jt Ovid. ChaprerlPolicy Plan, recently adopted by the MctIopolitan Count;iL ,cla1owledges new TH 212 in the defined location as an clement of the 2020 metrop",lium highway system. The Council supports right-of-way preservation for this new alit ""ment prior to the year 2020, and constrUCtion of this new roadway from TH S to CR 4 ::. idreadY programmed in the region's 1997r2000 transportation Improvement Prosram. Toe Council would also support construction of the remaining new aJ;gnment frOm CR 4 ~hrough Chaska prior to 2020, shoul~cient funds become available. Specific references to new m 212 can be found in maps IS and l6 of the cou.ncil' 5 plan. Map lS shoWS rigbt-of.way preservation for the new nI 212 as ," element of the MetrOpolitan Highway System. Map 1 6. which illustrates the :r. r ~litan Highway System investment priorities, shows TH 212 as having an inv~'I1ent priority for rigbt- of-way preservation and also "ConstrUCtion prior to the year 2020 if funds become available.'" t hope this letter fulfills the needs of the coalition. Sincerely, ~. .~ Natalio Diaz. FEB '\.9 "891 Transportation Planning Director ..,... ~. ...... 230 f;;ul t'tdl S~ St. Paul. Mit'odOt& 5S10H~S4 (l;i12) 291-8359 FU2tl.fQl;iO 'l'ODI11Y291..($()4 MdrO IalU 1..i.lC 22:/.3180 AA~1 o~ &tr(IIcyt:I _.C'"'~'r"r.-'7''''r.''.''''''' N~~W~~ . An~NN~~'wOHd J5'JJ LS-6t-B3< FEB 24 '97 12:53PM EI-LERS & ASSOCIATES P .11/21 ~.. IISI HA~ BAlI Of CIIASIA 301 Chestnut St. P.O. BoX 37 ChasQ. MN 55318 (612) 448-2350 February 14, 1997 Robert lindaU Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition .470 Pillsbury Center Minneapolis, MN 55402 Dear Bob: I just wanted to '\9mte to share my continued concern about the existing conditions of Highway 212 and the absence of any viable solution in the immediate future. We need to press forward with reconsideration of a new Highway 212 to relieve the intense congestion. It is my understanding that our current transportation infrasttOCture is built to accommodate an aveJage of 10,000 vehicles per day. We know that in certain parts of Highway 212"that the actual numbers may range from 25,000 to 30,000 per day. Based on the projected population growth for the future of this area, I would assume those numbers have the opportunity to double within the next ten years. This kind. of increase would make the current highways absolutely intolerable. Please encourage legl$lators and tran5portatiOn officials to reconsider the current priorities together with the need for a new Highway 212. Our current quality of 1ife and future economic viability is at risk if we do not do something immediately. Plea$e feel free to share my concerns with whomever you deem appropriate. If you would like to discuss some of my thoughtS further, please fee! free to call me at your convenience. Sincerely, h~'~ (.~--- ~ Bu!Zin..l\i President and ~EO JFB/sh rEB 1 9 1397 C" ~1'\"".1 ""~c:l/~r7,q.n' N~^W~~ ~ ~aaNNa~'WO~& ts:tt L6-6t-B3d FEB 24 '97 12-S3PM ~eb-14-97 03:23P-JOh~J~SJo~S~C~~anY Inc 612 864 5111 P. 12/21 . .--... ..... ..... ~~ .." (Hm"ll F, P/ymou!fi D.odgc J~ep If.1qle JO/7nson InotOf Cat In!.. 410 10th Street Eest QIIn:oe, Minnesota 55336 Phone (320) 884--5115 February 14. 1991 CongreSRman David Minve 1508 Longworth Building Washington. DC 20515 Dear Dave: May I take a minute of your busy schedule t.o voice DIY' suppor~ for the application for demonatration grant funds to bui 14 a new H1g}1way 212 from Eden Prairie to Cologne and to urge your support of the application. 1 have been active in the Southwest Corridor Coalition and before that. the 212 Association in promoting 212 as a transportation corr1dor through SouthWest Minnesota to South Dakota. 1 am convinced that the key element of Ecomonic Development in Southwest Kinnesota that is not in place 1s modern up-to-date highways. Commerce is the life blood of this oco~~ and commerce travels on market arteries. Southwest Kinnesota needs a modeTn expressway to link the Twin Cit~~'es and Sioux Falls. High1fay 212 to Granite Falls and HighWay' 23 through Marshall i8 the best route to create this link. The pection from Eden Prairie to Cologne is the first step is thirs long overdue UpgI"lIde. w. need economic development to support the strong communities that are already in Sout~.t Minnesota. It will replace the jobe lost to agriculture'. consolidation- That development will follow the construction of modern hi~~ay sYstems. Interstate 90 to Fargo is a prime example of what I'm trying to saY. Economic DeveloPlDent will follow the the roads and reverse the decline c~used bY the consolidation of agriculture is tho areA. 1bankS for taking the time to read this long letter. Your support is greatly appreciated! 5i~1;Qd~) JOltNSON ItroR COMPANY. IHC · Robert L. Johnson. Vice President .... ~. OZ/14/.r,EBri1 ~~?,,1~4~~f~o~E~~ & ASSOCIAT~~I TECH P.l~?!Z 'Qwu,gr T&.S" Quali l'ech, lnc. 318 Lake Haz.ldne Dri"l CNdca, MInnISOIIl 55318-1093 ~... Phone; 612-i48-S151 rex: 612-44&-3603 US\ February 14.1997 Congressmau David MiDge 1415 Lonposth BuDdi"g wasbingtoa. DC 20SlS R.e: Cons1nlCtiOIl of New Highway 212 Dear Co~1lII MiDge: I am writio& to you to inform you of my stroDg support for obUiniug timd& through a Federall)anonstration Grant to secure constnlCtion of a II:W Highway 212 between 1-494 in Eden Prairie aDd Cologne; Mim\esaaL 1 moved 1J1y' company to Cba-cb. in 1973 with the undt:rstaDdlDg that 1hc neW. Highway .... 212 'WOuld tic fuDded In the Del[ &1ure.1 have worked on tbc Southwest Cotridol' Tns:osportation Coalition for years in hopes of briIi8iD8 the DeW lftFwaY 212 project to completion. I have watched industry aud IU':W housing grow OVa' the ~ ..1rtffic: continueS to oUtgrow the prc~ road sys1an. This Mil only, ~ worse as time goes on. The southwest coaidor of~i"n~ has nc:edcd this new Hichway 212 for yeaIS and 1 hope you will do everything possible to see that this t 960 project is fiDally brought to completion and relieves the congestion aod danger that is dealt with daily and which continues to worSCD each day. Thank you for your considcntion on the Federal Demanstmtion Grant and my other means of gGtting the new Highway 212 projeet c:ompletllCL '!O''' vu~ Delbert L. Plom PresideDt .... FEE 24 '97 12:54PM EH-ERS & ASSOCIATES P. 14/21 ~ ....... ..1 ~. n -1m :DC/) -)>:::! ~"'T1!: ~ o-rl)>. OO~ In_m <~O ~~c 5"3' =1 0)> ~~ Stt ~~ ~S; l~ iiJ-a ~. ~ ~ ~.. 11 . y... ; I~II:~~ .- ... ~ i"l I: I .. I . FEB 24 '97 12: 55PM EHLERS & ASSOCIATES P. 15/21 RESOLUTION. NO. 90-91 RESC1.UIJ.ON SUPPORTING T. H. 212 DEMONSTRATION GRANT FUND BV SOUTHWEST CORRIDOR TRANSPORTATION CC~ON IiI-lEREAS t Southwest Corridor Transportation CoaU ti.an is an arga- nization of businesses and lacal gtJverments ldhicJ'l have joined tage1:her to work far imprC\lements 1:a the higt'lalay ~tldork in cur ares; and WHEREAS, MnOOT has recently anncunc!!d its ~rrtion to build the first phases f!If.. nalal U. S _ 2'12 beginning in 1993; and WHEREAS t Southwest Corridor Transportation Caali tian will lIlarl< ta secure a $12 m\" ion dallar demcnstraticn grant from Congress.. far design and c:cnst..'"UC'tian fUl'tding for nell! U. 5 - Hightday 21 2. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE=CLVED BY ruE CITY COUNCIL OF G6ANTi"r; FALLS. MINNESOTA, to support the effcr'tS of Southwest Corridor Transporta- tion Coali tian in i t9 a1:~"t to ser;\J1"B a $12 million dollar demonstration federal grant for desigT1 and c:cnst.."'"Uction funding fer neb! U.S. Highway 212. Adcpted by the ci tv council '!;his 7th day of May, 1990. /5/ Ray E. Len~l!n Mayer ATTEST: /5/ Mar j e. Battge City Clerk ~. FEB 24 '97 12:55PM EHLERS & ASSOCIATES P. 16/21 RESOLUTION No. 10 RESOLUTION TO' SUPPORT EFFORTS OF SOUTHWEST CORRIDOR TRANSPORTATION COALITION AND GAIN MEMBERSHIP .,... WHEREAS. SouthWest Corridor Transportation Coalition is an organization of businesses and local governments which have joined together to work for improvements to the highway. network in our area; and WHEREAS. MnOot ~as recently announced its intention to build the first phasas of new U.S. 212 beginning in 1993; and WHEREAS. Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition wi 11 work to secure a federal grant, or ather funding. of the design of neW Trunk High~ay 212 from 1-494 to Norwood and to maintain oversight aver and commitment to construct the widening of T.H. 5 from Wallace Road to T.H. 41. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT"RESOLVED BY THE GRANITE FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GRANITE FALLS NT, to support the efforts or Soutnwes~ Corridor ransportation Coalition, to gain membership in said organization. and to make a contribution to said organization, the amount to be determined at a later data, with the understanding that the contribution will be used by Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition to advocate the improvement to Trunk Highway 5 and construction of new Trunk Highway 212. Adapted by ~~ Chamber Beard of Directors this 2nd day OfgMay, 1990. '. . .c1J'b.' . ~ ~ael D. Juen ~ President AiTEST: 1nt0A?1 ~ Mary Ho1ien Secretary "!O' FEB 24 '97 12:55PM El-LERS & ASSOCIATES P.17/21 RESOUJ'l'IQH REGAaC%NC REQUES'f FROM soU"litWEST CQRlUCOJl 't'RAHSPORTA'1'IOH CO.u.rtIOH FOR J'UNDDCG (NO. U9Q-ll~ WKERDS, the citY aLnenc:M ~lIC.ivad a request fro. tne South~..t: co~i~or TranspartaeiOR coa~ition !o~ a conc~i~ut:ian co iLSS~t: in financil\CJ its on1oinQ P~OCJJ;'~: aM WHEaEAS, ena CQ~litdon SUlJparts en. improvement ot 'r.H. %% batween Hut:ch1nson an~ CUanco.: a.ncl WHEltE.\S. !:II8 CDMl..i.t:.l.an has bean ~OI:J(i.A'J 1:0 secure t:ne _rJ.i.ast:. possU,le c:ons~ct:ian at proposad naw 'f.H. al% aM ~i~.ninCJ of 'f.H. S fro. Int:ancate 494 t:a Norwood/"!aunq Aa&erica; ancl ~.. . WHEnE4\S, the <:aalit:ion haS been 'very act:ive the last three years nOt: only in ~is .t~ore but, bas achiev.~ the ~ollow1nCJ: 1. facilitated t:he Joint p-:lwors Aqroee:llent among Eden Prairi., Ch&nnaSS8ft. Cnaska, CArva~ county, Hennep in Count.y and MnDO'r reJ.iltinq to !unc:linq at Che E:tS on new 'f.H. 414: 1. Lab~ied the Legi.$lilt.ure tar 1nc::ellsed. tx'~nsilartation fund.1n9 : :s . Lobbied. MnDO'r tor proj ect proqrallUlUnq: 4. Supported a Joint: Powe~ Aqr....nt lUIlong Channassen. ChasJca an~ carveJ:' county to join~y stu~y t.he higbway network ancUlarl t:Q '1'.11. 41 and U2: ana S. H.i2."ed.. t!uU.-eima c:oordinato2:' t:o wo~Jc. an i.t:s behalf'. WHEREAS. in the'next: year. the COallticn will be wo~Jc.inq to saCw:e il Fecleral 9="1: or ot:.~e~ autcU.nq tor the desi')n ot new or. H. 21.2 tro.. t-494 to Korwood/Young ~J."ic:a: ana WHEREAS, in order co tinance these eftort.s. the coalition hes rBcaivecl conuibutions troll ChasM, c:.'2.aMllSsen, Eden Prairie, Carver county and Hennepin CClunty in the amount ot $10.000 eac.'\; anei ~. WHE1U:AS, $40,000 in cont=~uti.ons fr02ll the pz:oivate 58~Qr will ~. secured. NOW THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED, t:bat t:he City council of ene City ot allllncoe, Minnesota bez:oe~y supports the role ot cne sO\&~\west Corr1dor Transportati.an Coalition and t:hat the Cit.l will ~udqet. IIOnied (or fiscal year 1991 to assist in fin4ncing its onqoing proCJ~' Adopted ~d approved the 2na clay of Apz:oil, 1990. rf~'LJ, ?i;#~ ay c. Wilkins Hlyor A'1"1'ES1': tf{fL City Administrator ~ FEE 24 '97 12:56PM EH-ERS & ASSOCIATES councilmember R. Schultz introduced the following resolution . and moved i'tS adop'tion: P. 18/21 .,... RESOLUTION WHEREAS. agriculture remains the basic industry in the state of M1nneso~ai. and WHEREAS, an adequate multi-lane highway is a ncas~ity for the movement of agricultural products to principal markets; and. WHEREAS. the principal markets are primarily located in-the eastern part of the state. including the Twin Cities, Savage, Mankato. Red Wing and the'port of Duluth; and WHEREAS, Highway 212 is designated as a heavy-trunk artery in the Minnesota Highway Cons'truction Program; and WHEREAS. completion of Highway 212 from its intersection with Interstate 494 to No~~ood would eliminate the present bottleneck in the Eden Prairie/Chanhassen/ChasKa area; NOW THER~=ORE. BE IT RESOLVED that the ArlinQton Ci~y council urges the early completion of proposed 4-1ane Highway i12 from I-494 intersection to NOnfood. Adopted this 16th day: of January 1990. ct:.d-, L~. Mayor ~ The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember G. Schultz ana upon poll being tak~~ thereon ~e following voted in favor thereof: R. Schultz. Mathwig, Van Moorlehem, G. Schultz. and Knutson; and the following'voted against the same: Hone. Whereupon said resolution was declared passed and adopted and was signed by the Mayor whose signature was attested by the City Clerk/Treasurer. ~.. FEB 24'97 12:56PM EJ-LERS & ASSOCIATES P.19/21 CITY OF GA~LORD SIBLEY COUNT~, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. AR~ WHEREAS, the City of Gaylo~d received a.%equest f~om the Southwest Cor:1d~r Transportation coalition for a S~ OC contribution to assis~ in financinq its on-qoinq proq~ams; and WHEREAS,~he Coalition supports the imp~ove~ent of T.H. 5 between Qaylo:d and Norwood-young America; and WHEREAS, the Coalition has been workinq to secure the earliest possl~le construction of proposed new T.H. 2~2 and wideninq of T.H. 5 fro~ interstate 494 to Norwood/younq America: and wMEREAS, the Coalition has been very active the last three years not only in this effort but, has achieved the followin9: 1. Faci11~ated the Joint Powers Aqreement a=onq Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, Chaska, Carver County, Hennipin County and MnDot relating to fundinq of the EIS on ne~.T.H. 212; 2. LObbied the Legislature for increased t:ans- portation funding; 3. Lobbied MnDot for project programming; 4. Supported a Joint powers Agreement amonq ~'Cbanhassen, Chaska and Carver County to jointly study the highway network ancillary to ~.H 41 and 2~2;" and s. Hired a full-ti=e coordinator to wor~ on its behalf. WHEREAS, currently, the Coalition is wCl%:king to seCure a Federal grant far the de~iqn of new T.H. 212 from from I-494 to Horwood/Younq America; and WHEREAS, in order to finance these efforts, the Coalition has ~eceived contribu~ions f:om Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden ~rairie, ca%ver County and Hennepin County in the amount of $10,000 each; and WHERE~, $40,000 in contri~utions from the private sectot will be secured; ~. FEB 24 '97 12:57PM EH..ERS & ASSOCIATES ~.. P.2B/21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Gaylo~d, Minnesota he~eby suppo~ts the role of the Southwes~ Cor~ido~ Transpor~atlQn Coalition and approves the request for a cont::z:ibutlon of S 100.00 to assist in flnancinq its onqolnQ p:oq%ams. ADOP'r2D BY THE GAILORO CITY COUNCIL this 4Ch day of April, 1990. Ha SEAL ~,. C i~)11.~,C&lf~. city Clerk Administ~~tQr ~.. J FEE 24 '97 12:57PM OURS &n~~;~~~OUNTY. MINNESOTA P.21/21 . RESOLUTION NO. 89-186 . WHEREAS, the City of Eden Prairie received a request from the Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition for a $10.000 contribution to Assist in financing its on-going programs; and WHEREAS. the Coalition has been working to secure the earliest pOSSible construction of proposed new T.H. 212 and widening of T.H. 5 from Interstate 494 to T.H. 41; and WHEREAS. the Coalition has been very active the last three years not only in this effort but, has a1'Sa" achieved the following: 1. Facilitated the Joint Powers Agreement among Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, Chasta, Carver County, Hennepin County and MnDOT relating to funding of the EIS on new T.H. 212; 2. Lobbied the Legislature ~or increased transportation funding; 3. Lobbied MnDOr for project programming; 4. Supportea a Joint Powers Agreement among Chanhassen, Chaska and Carver County to jointly study the highway networ~ ancillary to T.H. 41 and U.S. Highway 212; and s. Hired a full-time coordinator to wor~ on its behalf. WHEREAS, in the next year, the Coalition will. be wor-king to secure a Federal grant or-other funding for the design of new T.M. 212 from -1.494 to Norwood and t maintain the oversight and commitment to construct the widening of T.H. 5 fram Wallace Road to T .H. 41; and . WHEREAS, in order to finance these efforts, the Coalition is requesting ~ontributior from Chaska, Chanh.ssen, Eden Prairie, Carver County. and Hennepin County in the amount c $10,000 each. - .NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie, Minnesota hereby supports the role of the Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition ant approves the request for a contribution of $10.000 to assist in financing its ~ngoing pragr aIDS; AND BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED that the f~nds for this contribution be appropriated froa the undesignated balance of the General Fund and disbursed only on the conditions that tt cities of Chanhassen and Chaska and the counties of Carver and Hennepin participate with financial commitments equal to that of the City's, and that private contributions totalling $40.000 be secured by the Coalition. ADOPTED BY THE EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL this 15th day of August, 1989. ~~~~ yor G O. eter ~. SEAL . ~ -l1'''e :~~ ~~-c~ G,~ C~.-- . =11)' of Ed.., PraIrie - :JtyOfflce8 f-i ~-- 3080 Mitchel R08d . Eden PrIIIrf8. MN 653044-2230 tJ..,;> :)hone (812) 949-8300 · TOO (812) 949-8399 · Fax (612) 949-6390 I)~ SeptMlber S. 1996 ~1 The Honorable Robert Roepke Mayor of Chaska 1 City Hall Plaza Chaska. MN 55318 SUbJect: HIghway 212 The Honorable Donald Chmiel Mayor of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen. MN 55317 Dear Fellow Mayors: As you no doubt have heard. the Eden Prairie City Council has vetoed the proposed Highway 212 Toll Road. I know that was bitter news for many people In your communities as well as for some In Eden Prairie. But, of course, the decision his now been made and we must move on to try and discover a viable way to build Highway 212 sooner. rather than later. I think a piece of very good news In all of this recent turmoU over the Toll Road proposal Is the fact that the Eden Prairie City Council Is now firmly on record to be In favor of constructing Hlgttway 212. A motion to that effect was unanimously approved just prior to our vote on the Toll Road financing plan. Given these circumstances. I propose that we. Including our City Administrators, meet soon In order to debrtef on the Toll Road review process and to strategize on how we might work together to help make new Highway 212 actually happen. I have asked City Manager Carl JulUe to make the necessary arrangements for this meeting. and his omce will be contacting you soon. I very much look forward to our meeting. and I firmly believe there must be a solution we can 811 agree upon and Jointly pursue. aan L. Harris Mayor Of Eden Prairie cc: Con Ashworth. Dave Pokornay and Carl J. Jullie * CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA ~10TION BY: Boyt RESOLUTION NO: SECONDED BY: 89-83 DATE: JulY 24, 1989 Chmiel A RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY LAYOUT NO. 4 S.P. 1017-07 (212=051) FOR THE PROPOSED TRUNK HIGHWAY 212 CORRIDOR, INCLUDING THE TRUNK HIGHWAY 101 REVISED ALIGNMENT FLAP WHEREAS, the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation has prepared a preliminary layout for the improvement of a part of Trunk Highway Number 051 renumbered as Trunk Highway 212 within the corporate limits of the City of Chanhassen, from west Chanhassen limits to east Carver/Hennepin County line and seeks the approval thereof; and WHEREAS, said preliminary layouts are on file in the office of the Department of Transportation, Saint Paul, Minnesota, being marked, labeled and identified as Layout No.4, S.P. 1017-07 (212=051) construction of proposed Trunk Highway 212 on new loca- tion; and WHEREAS, the City approved on April Z4, 1989 by Resolution No. 89-65 a preferred Trunk Highway 101 alignment which ~mDOT incorporated into a layout "flap" (study copy dated June 29, 1989) and which it is understood is incorporated into this preli- minary Layout No.4. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said preliminary layout for the construction of said Trunk Highway 212, including the Trunk Highway 101 revised alignment "flap", within the corporate limits of the City of Chanhassen is hereby approved. Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 24th day of July , 1989. ATTEST: (1(~ f Donald . ~el, t< ay r -:--- Don YES NO ABSENT Chmiel Boyt Johnson Workman Dimler None None