HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2014-213CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION No. 2014-213
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED
FINAL LAYOUT FOR THE INTERSTATE 494 PROJECT
(LAYOUT No. 5 SP 2785-330)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Plymouth is the official governing body of the City of Plymouth; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation has prepared a final layout for
improvements to Interstate 494 including but not limited to the construction of a third general purpose lane in each
direction on Interstate 494 between Trunk Highway 55 and East Fish Lake Road that affects the cities of Minnetonka,
Plymouth, and Maple Grove, Interstate 494 from Interstate 394 to Interstate 94, and seeks the approval thereof; and
WHEREAS, said final layout is on file in the office of the Minnesota Department of Transportation ("MnDOT"),
Waters Edge, 1500 West County Road B2, Roseville, Minnesota, dated May 27, 2014, and marked, labeled, and
identified as SP 2785-330 Interstate 494 Municipal Consent Layout from Interstate 394 to Interstate 94 (the "Final
Layout"); and
WHEREAS, on May 30, 2014, MnDOT submitted the Final Layout and other supportive materials and data to the
City and requested the City's consent to and approval of the Final Layout pursuant to the provision of Minnesota
Statutes Section 161.164; and
WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Council and MnDOT have previously identified Interstate 494 as part of the
regional MnPASS System Vision (also called the Managed Lane System Vision); and
WHEREAS, the City desires to have third lane continuity in the segment of Interstate 494 from Trunk Highway 55
to West Fish Lake Road; and
WHEREAS, the City supports future capacity expansion beyond the third lane on Interstate 494 to be a part of a
MnPASS System provided proper analysis and studies indicate the need for or appropriateness of such a lane and that
the affected cities are included in the study process; and
WHEREAS, this resolution reflects the policy position of the current City Council and is not binding on any
subsequent duly elected City Council officials.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Plymouth in its regular meeting assembled
to adopt this resolution that the City of Plymouth hereby supports the construction of a third general lane in each
direction on Interstate 494 between Trunk Highway 55 and West Fish Lake Road.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Plymouth supports the construction of auxiliary lanes on Interstate
494 1) northbound between Interstate 394 and Carlson Parkway, 2) northbound and southbound between Highway 55
and County Road 6, and 3) southbound between the Fish Lake Interchange and Bass Lake Road; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the provisions of capacity on Interstate 494 between Interstate 394 and Interstate
94, beyond three general purpose lanes in each direction, may be considered for a Managed Lane (MnPASS Lane)
provided proper analysis and studies indicate the need for or appropriateness of such a lane and that the affected cities
are included in the study process; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the proposed auxiliary lanes, to be constructed with the project, may be used for the
provisions of additional capacity for the Interstate 494 Corridor; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the final layouts designated as Layout Number 5 SP 2785-330 for the provisions of a
third general purpose lane of capacity on Interstate 494 between Trunk Highway 55 and East Fish Lake Road and the
construction of auxiliary lanes on 1) northbound between Interstate 394 and Carlson Parkway, 2) northbound and
southbound between Highway 55 and County Road 6, and 3) southbound between the Fish Lake Interchange and Bass
Lake Road located within the corporate limits be and is hereby approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes staff to work with MnDOT to make any necessary
minor modifications to the layout during the design and construction phases of the project.
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 June 10, 2014, 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