City Council Resolution 2008-73CITY OF MONTICELLO
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-73
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING I -94 CORRIDOR EXPANSION FUNDING
WHEREAS, THIS RESOLUTION, was made this 22nd day of September, 2008 by the City of
Monticello in Wright County, Minnesota. The Municipal Corporation shall hereinafter be called
the "City,"
WHEREAS, the "City" is committed to the business and residential growth and expansion along
the I -94 corridor from the 494/694 intersection in Maple Grove through Monticello (hereinafter
the I -94 corridor), and
WHEREAS, the I -94 corridor has been one of the fastest growth corridors in the State of
Minnesota and the Nation, and
WHEREAS, the "City' believes the continued growth and economic expansion along the I -94
corridor is dependent upon its continued viability as an uncongested major transportation
corridor serving businesses and residents of the northwestern metro area as well as the State of
Minnesota as a whole, and
WHEREAS, the I -94 corridor functions as a major transportation route for access to northern
and northwestern Minnesota recreation areas, and
WHEREAS, the I -94 corridor is routinely congested, particularly in morning and afternoon rush
hours, and, due to its role as a major transportation route to access northern and northwestern
Minnesota recreation areas, congestion on the I -94 corridor has expanded to weekends in the
summer and holidays, as well as during fishing and hunting seasons, and
WHEREAS, the "City" hereby fully supports increased capacity along the I -94 corridor as a
transportation priority for the State of Minnesota
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREB Y RESOL VED: That the "City" along with Cities,
Counties and the I -94 West Chamber of Commerce business members along the I -94 corridor
from Maple Grove to Monticello agree to work with Congressional and Legislative leaders,
along with other Chambers of Commerce and business leaders throughout the state to help secure
support from Congressional and Legislative leaders to advance the I -94 corridor exnatnsinn as a
priority for the State of Minnesota.
Adopted by the City Council of Monticello this 22"d day of September, 2008.
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Clint Herbst, Mayor
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