EDA Resolution 2009-80INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
CITY OF MONTICELLO
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-80
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS AND REQUESTED
FUNDING OF THE I -94 WEST CORRIDOR COALITION
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; and
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello approved a Resolution on January 12, 2009 recognizing the
importance of the I -94 West Highway Corridor and supports efforts for increased capacity along
the I -94 West Corridor; and
WHEREAS, on December 1, 2009 Board Members of the I -94 West Corridor Coalition attended
the Industrial and Economic Development Committee (IEDC) meeting to inform the committee
about their Mission and planning efforts to date; and
WHEREAS, the Coalition continues to make grant applications and lobby at the local, state, and
federal levels in order to further identify and rectify transportation infrastructure deficiencies along
the critical I -94 west corridor; and
WHEREAS, the IEDC is committed to the business and industrial growth and expansion along the
I -94 West Corridor; and
WHEREAS, the IEDC supports the belief that 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 IEDC fully supports increased capacity in the I -94 Corridor as a transportation
priority for the State of Minnesota.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT THE IEDC recommends the City of
Monticello determine a funding source in order to become a member of the I -94 West Corridor
Coalition;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the IEDC supports the planning and lobbying efforts established
by the Coalition and believes the City of Monticello should further engage in these efforts in
coordination with businesses, surrounding cities and counties, and legislative leaders to help
secure funding to advance the I -94 corridor improvements as a priority for the State of Minnesota.
Adopted by the Monticello City Council this 1 s day of December, 2009.
ATTEST:
Development Authority
Don Roberts, Chair