4.1. SR 01-19-1999 - Laserfiche WebLink

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. RESOLUTION NO. 99- A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER STATE FUNDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUTER RAIL IN THE NORTHSTAR CORRIDOR Whereas, Trunk Highway 10 from Minneapolis to St. Cloud is a transportation corridor that runs through the fastest growing area of the state and such growth has created significant transportation, safety and land use issues; and Whereas, the City of Elk River is member of the NorthStar Corridor Development Authority (NCDA), which is a multi-jurisdictional authority established to consider transportation alternatives and improvements along the Highway 10 Corridor; and . Whereas, the NCDA authorized the preparation of a Major Investment Study (MIS). The MIS is required for projects seeking federal funding and its purpose is to build a consensus on actions to address transportation issues and meet the transportation needs of the corridor; and Whereas, the MIS has identified the development of the Northstar Corridor commuter rail line from St. Cloud to Minneapolis as a viable alternative to address the transportation needs of the Highway 10 corridor; and Whereas, the development of commuter rail within the Northstar Corridor will benefit cities, townships and counties within the corridor as well as other nearby communities in the St. Cloud and the metro regions; and Whereas, the NCDA has secured federal and state funding to complete the MIS and for the administration of the NCDA through 1999; and Whereas, in order to remain on the Federal Transit Authority's list for funding, additional funds from the State will be required to match future Federal funding. Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, That: . The City of Elk River strongly supports the development of the Northstar Corridor commuter railroad extending from Minneapolis to St. Cloud and requests the State Legislature continue authorizing the needed funding so the project can be completed.