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C ITY OF P LYMOUTH
R ESOLUTION N O. 2019-025
R ESOLUTION S UPPORTING L EGISLATIVE F UNDING FOR H IGHWAY 55 C ORRIDOR
I MPROVEMENTS AS IDENTIFIED BY THE H IGHWAY 55 C ORRIDOR C OALITION
WHERAS, the annual funding gap for highways, bridges and transit has resulted in deferring
basic maintenance, delaying expansion projects with resulting safety concerns, mounting
congestion, and missed economic growth for businesses and commuters; and
WHERAS, MnDOT’s current budget does not allow for the expansion of Highway 55; and
Whereas thousands of new residents will move into the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area over
the next 20 years, generating tens of thousands of additional trips on the transportation system
every day; and
Whereas Minnesota Counties and Cities have had to rely increasingly on the property tax
to maintain roads and bridges; and
Whereas transportation funding comes primarily from user fees and are constitutionally
dedicated to transportation purposes; and
Whereas a comprehensive transportation solution should include additional funding for roads
and bridges, and address the varying needs in different parts of the state.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
encourages the Minnesota Legislature to support the Legislative Funding proposal
presented on behalf of the Highway 55 Corridor Coalition to provide additional funding to
further improve the safety and operations of Trunk Highway 55 through Hennepin and Wright
Counties.
APPROVED by the City Council on this 22nd day of January, 2019.