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C ITY OF P LYMOUTH
R ESOLUTION N O. 2017-206
R ESOLUTION S UPPORTING C APITAL A PPROPRIATION R EQUEST
F OR R AIL C ROSSING I MPROVEMENTS IN P LYMOUTH
WHEREAS, three CP Rail crossings at Pineview, Larch and Zachary lanes lack the necessary
safety devices; and
WHEREAS, the improvements would include installation of new passive and active rail grade
crossing warning safety devices at existing rail grade crossings or to replace existing highway rail grade
warning devices that have reached the end of their useful life; and
WHEREAS, the estimated project costs are $950,000; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth has $475,000 available to contribute to the project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH,
MINNESOTA supports the Capital Appropriation Request for 2018 in the amount of $475,000 to the
State of Minnesota for Rail Crossing Improvements in Plymouth.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, it is requested that upon request, the Minnesota Department of
Transportation commissioner provide reasonable technical assistance to the City of Plymouth in grade
crossing project development and establishment of quiet zones.
APPROVED by the City Council on this 13th day of June, 2017.