Res 2001-65 Resolution No. 65-2001
Resolution of Support for the Northstar Commuter Rail Project
WHEREAS, the Northstar Corridor Development Authority and the Minnesota Department of
Transportation are proposing an 80 mile commuter rail system, in conjunction with other
transportation system improvements, along the Northstar Corridor which encompasses the Trunk
Highway 10/47 corridor from the St. Cloud/Rice area to Minneapolis; and
WHEREAS, the proposed commuter rail system will utilize the existing tracks of the Burlington
Northern Santa Fe railroad; and
WHEREAS, said railroad tracks run through the City of Fridley; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley is a member of the Northstar Corridor Development Authority, a
governmental entity consisting of several counties,regional railroad authorities, cities, and
townships, established pursuant to a joint powers agreement in 1997 to provide a mechanism for
parties to study and address commuter rail and other transportation improvements in Hennepin,
Anoka, Benton, and Sherburne Counties; and
WHEREAS, members of the Northstar Corridor Development Authority are working with the
Minnesota Department of Transportation, the Metropolitan Council and others in the Twin Cities
region to promote transportation alternatives that link affordable housing,jobs and transit to
sustain livable communities with a broader regional smart growth strategy and makes efficient
use of land and transportation infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the Northstar Corridor Development Authority, the Fridley City Council and the
Fridley Planning Commission received public comments on plans for commuter rail at meetings
and a statutory required public hearing in August and September 2000; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley's ongoing support for the Northstar Commuter Rail Project has
been evident by its involvement in the Northstar Corridor Development Authority since its
inception in 1997.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Fridley reaffirms its support for the
Northstar Commuter Rail Project;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Fridley urges legislators to work diligently for
authorization of necessary state funds to provide a match for the Northstar Corridor Commuter
Rail Project.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS19TH DAY OF
NOVEMBER 2001.
SCOTT .LUND -MA OR
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