HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2004-180CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-180
APPROVE THE COUNTY ROAD 73 AND TRUNK HIGHWAY 55
PARK AND RIDE STRUCTURE CONCEPT DESIGN AND
PROCEED WITH THE PUBLIC PROCESS AND THE
MN/DOT AND NATIONAL TRANSIT DATABASE (NTD) FUNDING
AGREEMENTS CITY PROJECT NO. 3125
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth provides transit services pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
Section 473.388; and
WHEREAS, the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit (PACT) provides review and
oversight of Plymouth Metrolink operations, facilities and administration; and
WHEREAS, the PACT has approved a 2002 Metrolink Public Facilities Study to provide a guide
for Plymouth Metrolink Facilities improvements; and
WHEREAS, the 2002 Public Facilities Study has recommended County Road 73 and Think
Highway 55 as a priority site for a Park and Ride facility; and
WHEREAS, the constriction of a transit Park and Ride stricture will create a highly visible and
accessible facility that will help reduce traffic congestion and air pollution not only for the
Plymouth area but also for the surrounding region; and
WHEREAS, there is an existing Park and Ride lot at the southeast corner of County Road 73 and
Trunk Highway 55 located within MnDOT right-of-way where a City -owned parking stricture
could be located subject to a City/MnDOT agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA:
That the City hereby adopts this resolution to approve the County Road 73 and Trunk
Highway 55 Concept Design and proceed with the public process and the Mn/DOT
and National Transit Database (NTD) fiunding agreements. The project is consistent
with the 2002 Plymouth Metrolink Facilities Study and is filly supported by the City
Council of the City of Plymouth.
2. Without fiuture City Council action this project will be approved contingent on the
$500,000 State Bond Accelerated Funding.
Adopted by the City Council on April 27, 2004
Resolution No. 2004-180
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STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS.
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Plymouth,
Minnesota, certifies that I compared the foregoing resolution adopted at a meeting of the Plymouth City
Council on April 27, 2004, with the original thereof on file in my office, and the same is a correct
transcription thereof.
WITNESS my hand officially as such City Clerk and the Corporate seal of the City this
day of
City Clerk