RES 2004-72 - 00013317RESOLUTION NO. 2004 - 72
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF THEIR RIGHTS
OF WAY WITHIN CITY LIMITS
WHEREAS, as maintenance of government property and facilities is important to the image of
Minnesota cities; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota cities are responsible for enforcement of property maintenance codes
that pertain to the mowing of grass, the abatement of noxious weeds, the placement of trash and
junk in yards and the maintenance of fences; and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has many miles of highways running through Minnesota
cities; and
WHEREAS, the rights of way along these highways are characterized by infrequent mowing,
uncollected litter, the presence of noxious weeds and dilapidated fences and guard rails; and
WHEREAS, as the Minnesota Department of Transportation has cut a very large percentage of
their right -away maintenance staff over the last ten years;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby
formally requests that the State of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Transportation
provide immediate support for maintenance for all fences and guard rails on State and Interstate
highways, including highway ramps, that traverse Minnesota cities;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fridley also formally
requests that the Minnesota Department of Transportation provide for weekly mowing of State
rights -of -way, or alternatively, that they reimburse Minnesota cities for the labor, supplies and
equipment necessary to maintain State rights -of -way in a manner that is consistent with local
ordinances governing the upkeep of private property.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
22ND DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2004.
SCOTT J. LUND — MAYOR
DEBRA A. SKOGEN — CITY CLERK