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Councilmember Backous introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #14-09-180 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PURSUIT OF LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING FOR U.S. HIGHWAY 10 AND ARMSTRONG BOULAVARD INTERCHANGE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT WHEREAS, the at-grade intersection located at U.S. Highway 10 and Armstrong Boulevard (C.S.A.H. 83) in Ramsey is a highly relied upon transportation junction for the City of Ramsey, the northwest Twin Cities metro region and the State transportation system as a whole; and WHEREAS, the significant usage of this intersection, and its close proximity to a highly utilized railroad line, results in major public safety concerns; and, WHEREAS , Anoka County is currently in the final stages of designing the construction of a new grade-separated interchange located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 10 and Armstrong Boulevard; and WHEREAS , the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) administered by the Minnesota Department of Transportation makes available funding to apply towards projects on roads that are regionally significant, result in safety improvements, and address transportation deficiencies; and WHEREAS , Anoka County is currently applying for use of the LRIP in the amount of $8,000,000; and, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA, STATE OF MINNESOTA, AS FOLLOWS: 1) The City Council hereby supports Anoka County’s pursuit of Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) funding for the construction of a grade-separated interchange located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 10 and Armstrong Boulevard The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Strommen Councilmember Backous Councilmember LeTourneau Councilmember Johns Councilmember Kuzma Councilmember Riley Councilmember Tossey and the following voted against the same: None