HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2002-14 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-14
BEING A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT FOR THE NORTHSTAR
COMMUTER RAIL PROJECT CITIES WITH STATIONS
Whereas, the City of Columbia Heights is a member of the Northstar Corridor Development Authority,
established by Joint Powers Agreement in 1997; and
Whereas, demographic projections indicate that growth patterns and traffic congestion in both the Twin
Cities metropolitan area and the Northstar Corridor will increase dramatically in the next 20 years; and
Whereas, the City of Columbia Heights supports Northstar commuter rail from Minneapolis to the St.
Cloud/Rice area to help relieve pressure on an overburdened state highway system; and
Whereas, the Northstar Corridor commuter rail project, when completed, will provide greater access to
and from the City of Columbia Heights, allowing our residents to commute to and from jobs reliably and
safely; and
Whereas, Northstar Corridor commuter rail will provide a viable transportation alternative for City of
Columbia H~ighta senior citizens on fixed incomes, students, and those with disabilities; and
Whereas, the Hiawatha and bus connections will allow City of Columbia Heights residents access to
other parts of the Twin Cities, such as the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, Mall of America,
and the University of Minnesota; and
Whereas, City of Columbia Heights has endorsed the proposed station location by its approval of the
Advanced Corridor Plan; and
Whereas, the commuter rail station will provide the City of Columbia Heights with a focal point for
transit oriented dm,~lopment and the opportunity to contain urban sprawl; and
Whereas, the City of Columbia Heights' ongoing support for the Northstar Commuter Rail Project has
been demonstrated by its active involvement in the Northstar Corridor Development Authority since
1997;
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the City of Columbia Heights hereby reaffirms its support for the
Northstar Commuter Rail Project;
Now, therefore, be it further resolved, that the City of Columbia Heights requests that the Minnesota
Legislature authorize $120 million in state bonds to provide a match for the Northstar Corridor
Commuter Rail Project.
Passed this 25th day of February 2002.
Offered by: Szurek
Second by: Williams
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Szurek, Williams, Wyckoff Absent: Nawrocki ~
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~ Mayor Ga-yifL. Pe~e~so~ - -
Attest: Patricia liduscovitz, D~lputy City Clerk