RES 11-54RESOLUTION NO.: 2011-54
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING 1-94 CORRIDOR EXPANSION FUNDING
WHEREAS, the City of Otsego is committed to the business and residential growth and
expansion along the 1-94 corridor from the 494/694 intersection in Maple Grove through
Monticello (hereinafter the 1-94 Corridor); and
WHEREAS, THE 1-94 Corridor has been one of the fastest growing corridors in the State of
Minnesota and the Nation, and
WHEREAS, the City of Otsego believes the continued growth and economic expansion along the
1-94 Corridor is dependent upon its continued viability as an uncongested major transportation
corridor servicing businesses and residents of the northwestern metro area as well as the State
of Minnesota as a whole; and
WHEREAS, THE i-94 Corridor functions as a major transportation route for access to northern
and northwestern Minnesota recreation areas, and
WHEREAS, the 1-94 Corridor is routinely congested, particularly in morning and afternoon rush
hours, and due to its role as a major transportation route to access northern and northwestern
Minnesota recreation areas, congestion on the 1-94 Corridor has expanded to weekends in the
summer and holidays, as well as fishing and hunting seasons.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Otsego hereby fully supports increased
capacity as a transportation priority for the State of Minnesota.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Otsego along with the other Cities, Counties and the
1-94 West Chamber of Commerce business members along the 1-94 Corridor from Maple Grove
to Monticello, agree to work with Congressional and Legislative Leaders, along with other
Chamber of Commerce and business leaders throughout the state, to help secure support from
Congressional and Legislative leaders to advance the 1-94 corridor improvement as a priority for
the State of Minnesota.
MOTION BY: CM SCHARBER
SECOND BY: CM HEIDNER
ALL IN FAVOR: MAYOR STOCKAMP; COUNCILMEMBERS: SCHARBER, HEIDNER, DARKENWALD AND
SCHROEDER
THOSE OPPOSED: NONE
Adopted by the City of Otsego this 24th day of October, 2011.
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Tam! Loff, City Clerk
CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA
By:
Jessica Stockamp, Mayor