HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 98-69 - Request of MnDOT - Official Right-of-Way Map for I-494 Reconstruction - 04/21/1998 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY,MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 98-69
REQUEST TO MNDOT TO PREPARE OFFICIAL MAP FOR RECONSTRUCTING I-494
WHEREAS,I-494 is under the jurisdiction of the Minnesota Department of Transportation(MnDOT); and
WHEREAS, extensive time,effort,involvement,and funds went into the preparation of the Environmental
Impact Statement(EIS) for that portion of I-494 between I-394 and the Minnesota River; and
WHEREAS, a preferred alternative was selected in accordance with said EIS which sets forth proposed
right-of-way needs along its route; and
WHEREAS,limitations on funding have resulted in the delay of the adoption and final approval as well as
implementation of the EIS; and
WHEREAS,the provision of an adequate transportation system is vital to the state,the Metropolitan area,
and particularly to the communities along its route; and
WHEREAS,the lack of an official right-of-way map potentially jeopardizes the future ability of this vital
transportation link being implemented due to encroachment of development; and
WHEREAS,the establishment of an official right-of-way map would clearly define the public needs and
significantly aid all levels of goverment in protecting said needs for the public.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that to properly protect the public transportation needs along
I-494 between I-394 and the Minnesota River that an official right-of-way map along this corridor is extremely
important; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that delay in establishing said official right-of-way map will seriously
jeopardize the ability of the public to attain the necessary transportation needs along this corridor; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Minnesota Department of Transportation is hereby requested to
prepare and establish said official right-of-way map as soon as possible.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on t 21 st day of April, 1998.
J an . Harris, Mayor
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Donald R. Uram, City Clerk