HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2018-37 - Support I-494 MNPASS - 03/06/2018 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-37
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE I-494 MNPASS FROM US 212 TO TRUNK
HIGHWAY 5/MSP AIRPORT PROJECT SUBMITTAL FOR THE CORRIDORS OF
COMMERCE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature created the Corridors of Commerce program for the
construction, reconstruction and improvement of trunk highways not already in the State
Transportation Improvement Program, and
WHEREAS, in 2017, $400 million in capital funding was dedicated to the Corridors of
Commerce program, and
WHERAS, the I-494 MnPASS project from US 212 to Trunk Highway 5/MSP Airport is a
regional priority and was included in the MnPASS System Study Phase 3 as a high benefit versus
cost project, and
WHERAS, the 1-494 MnPASS project from US 212 to Trunk Highway 5/MSP Airport is
consistent with the region's Transportation Policy Plan, and
WHERAS, the 1-494 MnPASS project from US 212 to Trunk Highway 5/MSP Airport meets
eligibility requirements for the Corridors of Commerce program, and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has submitted the 1-494 MnPASS project for Corridors of
Commerce program funding consideration, and
WHEREAS, projects submitted to the Corridors of Commerce program will receive additional
consideration if resolutions supporting the project are adopted from each municipality and county
that is touched by the project limits.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Eden Prairie City Council supports the
submittal of the 1-494 MnPASS project from US 212 to Trunk Highway 5/MSP Airport to the
Corridors of Commerce program.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on March 6, 2108.
4 c yra u s, ayor
ATTEST: SEAL
Kath &i Porta, City Clerk