Resolution - #14-11-234 - 11/12/2014

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Councilmember Kuzma introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #14 -11 -234 RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR ANOKA COUNTY FEDERAL FUNDING APPLICATION FOR CSAH 56(RAMSEY BOULEVARD) RAILROAD UNDERPASS IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, CSAH 56 is an "A" minor arterial expander route that provides an important north -south transportation connection in Anoka County; and, WHEREAS, existing and future train traffic volumes are such that safety will become a greater concern at the existing at -grade rail crossing of CSAH 56 north of U.S. Highway 10; and, WHEREAS, existing and future traffic volumes on CSAH 56 are such that travel delay congestion is and will continue to negatively impact the ability of the corridor to move traffic; and, WHEREAS, in September 2014, the Cities of Ramsey and Anoka, along with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Anoka County, and the Metropolitan Council, completed the Highway 10 Access Planning Study, which indicated a grade - separated rail crossing of CSAH 56 is warranted; and, WHEREAS, on October 28 2014, the City of Ramsey adopted the Highway 10 Access Planning Study supporting the mutual goals and objectives to improve the operations and safety of Highway 10 in balance with local community values; and, WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey views this proposed transportation improvement as an opportunity to improve access to the Northstar Commuter Rail Station located within The COR development; and, WHEREAS, Anoka County desires to submit an application to the Transportation Advisory Board to the Metropolitan Council for 2017 - 2019 to receive federal transportation funds to make capacity and safety improvements on CSAH 56. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the City of Ramsey supports Anoka County in preparing and submitting a funding application for constructing a grade- separated rail crossing of CSAH 56, north of U.S. Highway 10, through the Roadway Reconstruction/Modernization category based upon the preliminary layout as presented to the City Council. That the City of Ramsey supports Anoka County's pursuit of federal funding for constructing a grade - separated rail crossing of CSAH 56, north of U.S. Highway 10, in Federal Fiscal Years 2017 - 2019.