Resolution - #14-10-204 - 10/28/2014

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Councilmember Riley introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #14 -10 -204 RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE HIGHWAY 10 ACCESS PLANNING STUDY WHEREAS, Highway 10 is a 4 -lane expressway (Anoka /Sherburne County line to the Rum River) that carries average daily traffic volumes ranging from 33,500 to 61,000 vehicles per day; and, WHEREAS, the Highway 10 corridor is commonly congested and has higher than average crash and severity rates; and, WHEREAS, the Highway 10 Access Planning Study identified high - benefit improvements that are fiscally responsible so that improvements can be funded, programmed, and implemented incrementally; and, WHEREAS, this more focused, realistic, innovative, and flexible strategy results in the vast majority of the benefits at a fraction of the cost of the previous freeway vision; and, WHEREAS, the Highway 10 Access Planning Study recommendations are broadly supported by all partnering agencies, including the City of Anoka, Anoka County, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT), and the Metropolitan Council; and, WHEREAS, the recommendations are consistent with the Metropolitan Council Transportation Policy Plan, MnDOT's Minnesota State Highway Investment Plan (MnSHIP) and MnDOT's Enhancing Financial Effectiveness (EFE) efforts; and, WHEREAS, the partnering jurisdictions have adopted the Highway 10 Access Planning Study that supports mutual goals and objectives to improve the operations and safety of Highway 10 in balance with local community values. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. The City of Ramsey endorses the study findings and recommendations for Highway 10. 2. The City of Ramsey recognizes the regional significance of the corridor in supporting the local and regional economy and intends to reflect the Highway 10 Access Planning Study recommendations, strategies, and policies through updates to the City land use and transportation plans and local development ordinances. 3. The City of Ramsey is committed to working in partnership with MnDOT and the other corridor partners to further plan, obtain funding, design, and implement the recommendations of the Highway 10 Access Planning Study. 4. The City of Ramsey intends to bring forward the following issues for resolution and discussion in the next phase of project development: a. Additional land use analysis of the area east of Tungsten Avenue, south of Highway 10 impacted by the two (2) alternatives for the Riverdale Drive extension. It will be important for residents, owners, and stakeholders of this area to quickly and expeditiously resolve to a single alternative in order for these stakeholders to make reasonable future land use decisions. RESOLUTION #14 -10 -204 Page 1 of 2