HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2004-119CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION 2004-119
APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO HIGHWAY 55
CORRIDOR COALITION JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, Think Highway No. 55 is one of the most important transportation corridors
in Plymouth and any changes west of Plymouth will affect the City as traffic moves to
and from I-494 and the job centers in Plymouth and the rest of the Metro Area; and
WHEREAS, the Mission of the Highway 55 Corridor Coalition is to secure the right-of-
way and related infrastructure improvements to increase safety and provide additional
capacity, including additional lanes, improved access and transit services, where
appropriate, in the Highway 55 Corridor between I-494 in Hennepin County and the
western limits of the City of Annandale in Wright County; and
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2002 the City Council approved the Joint Powers Agreement
making the City a member of the Coalition; and
WHEREAS, certain amendments to the Joint Powers Agreement have been
recommended;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve and
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the amended Highway 55 Corridor
Coalition Joint Powers Agreement.
Adopted by the City Council on March 23, 2004.