HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2001-193 - Supporting Revised Plan for Improvements to TH 62 and I-35W Commons - 12/20/2001 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY,NIINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-193
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE REVISED PLAN
FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
TH 62 AND I-35W COMMONS ROAD SYSTEM
WHEREAS, in 2001, the Minnesota State Legislature directed the Minnesota Department of
Transportation (MnDOT) to study the proposed construction plans for the Trunk Highway 62/I-
35W Commons Area,with a report due back to the Legislature in January,2002; and
WHEREAS, the City of Eden Prairie went on record in support of the action taken by the
Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the MnDOT has employed a consultant to develop alternative plans for the TH
62/I-35W Commons Area; and
WHEREAS,the preferred concept alternative positively addresses:
• THE LENGTH OF CLOSURES TO TH 62. The closures are expected to be
measured in weeks (up to a month)rather than in years;
• THE CAPACITY OF THE INTERCHANGE. The alternative plan improves the
overall capacity of the interchange and recognizes the regional significance of the
merger of these two important roadway systems; and
WHEREAS, the MnDOT has expressed a commitment to work with local agencies to minimize
the impacts to the extent possible in the surrounding neighborhoods.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Eden Prairie, based on the
available studies and information supports the revised concept design of the TH 62/I-35W
Commons Area Improvement Project.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on December 20, 2001.
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ATTEST: SEAL
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Kat een A. Porta, City Clerk