HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2012-33 - Support of Met Council's 2012 Bonding Request for SW Light Rail Transit - 02/21/2012 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-33
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF METROPOLITAN
COUNCIL'S 2012 BONDING REQUEST FOR
SOUTHWEST LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT
WHEREAS, the proposed Southwest Light Rail Transit line from Eden Prairie to Minneapolis
will run through our city with five station locations; and
WHEREAS, the Southwest Light Rail Transit line is a key element in our future development as
it connects businesses and workers, supports economic growth, improves transit options for residents,
and increases housing choices; and
WHEREAS, the Southwest Light Rail Transit will contribute to the economic vitality of this
region and support the economic competitiveness of the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, members of the City Council, city staff, residents and business community have
been and continue to be supportive of and closely involved in the planning for this project, as indicated
by the previous adoption of a city council resolution in support of Southwest Light Rail Transit; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Minnesota supports and the Metropolitan Council has
requested $25,000,000 in 2012 bonding for Southwest Light Rail Transit; and
WHEREAS, approving this bonding request is crucial to keeping the Southwest Light Rail
Transit project on schedule as it moves through Preliminary Engineering and seeks final federal
approval.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Eden Prairie City Council strongly urges all Hennepin County state
legislators to support the Metropolitan Council's bonding request for Southwest Light Rail Transit and
to work to make sure that the State of Minnesota continues to provide resources for this crucial regional
infrastructure.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie,on this 21 st day of February, 2012.
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Kat Teen Porta, City Clerk