HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2015-087 Westbound On-Ramp I-494-City of Bloomington RESOLUTION NO. 2015-87
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE WESTBOUND ON-RAMP
TO I-494 AT EAST BUSH LAKE ROAD (CSAH 28) FUNDING APPLICATION TO BE MADE BY THE
CITY OF BLOOMINGTON
WHEREAS, the City of Bloomington intends to submit a funding application to construct a
westbound on-ramp to I-494 at East Bush Lake Road; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Economic Development (TED) Program is a partnership
between the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the Department of Employment
and Economic Development (DEED) that awards grants to fund state trunk highway projects that
support growing industry and business and improve the transportation network for all users; and
WHEREAS, the westbound on-ramp to I-494 at East Bush Lake Road (CSAH 28) was not
constructed with the initial construction of I-494 in this area due to conflicts with an existing railroad
bridge; and
WHEREAS, additional design options for the westbound on-ramp to I-494 at East Bush Lake
• Road (CSAH 28) have been considered and an on-ramp configuration has been evaluated that would
no longer conflict with the existing railroad bridge;and
WHEREAS,providing westbound access to I-494 at East Bush Lake Road (CSAH 28) would be
beneficial to both the Normandale Lake District within the City of Bloomington, as well as
redevelopment occurring within the City of Edina by improving the transportation network by
diminishing congestion at access points to Minnesota Trunk Highway 100;and
WHEREAS, constructing westbound access to I-494 will improve the efficiency and safety of
the transportation network and promote economic growth by providing additional job opportunities
through the expansion of local businesses;and
WHEREAS, the 2015 TED Program solicitation will fund up to $30 million in capital assistance
for highway improvement projects,with a maximum of$10 million provided to any one project;and
WHEREAS, the TED Program funding would complement the federal grant funds awarded to
the City of Bloomington on July 22, 2015, as well as other local funding to allow for the completion of
the on-ramp improvement project.
WHERAS, if awarded funding from the Transportation Economic Development (TED)
Program, the City of Bloomington has agreed to commit funding to aid in the completion of the
project.
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CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street•Edina,Minnesota 55424
www.EdinaMN.gov•952-927-8861 • Fax 952-826-0389
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Edina to support
• the City of Bloomington in its pursuit of the Transportation Economic Development (TED) Program
funds,and
Adopted this 16th day of September,2015.
ATTEST:
Debra A. 1 afWen City derk James B. Hovland,Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )SS
CITY OF EDINA )
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CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that
the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular
Meeting of September 16,2015,and as recorded/I __in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this/ U day of 1Li 2015..
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