08-48CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
2008-48
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING I-94 CORRIDOR EXPANSION
WHEREAS, the City of Otsego is committed to
business growth and expansion along the I-94
corridor from the 494/694 intersection in Maple
Grove through Monticello (hereinafter the I-94
corridor); and,
WHEREAS, the I-94 Corridor has been one of the
fastest growth corridors in the State of Minnesota
and the Nation; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Otsego believes continued
growth and economic expansion along the I-94
corridor is dependent upon its continued viability
as an uncongested major transportation corridor
serving 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 I-94 Corridor is routinely congested,
particularly in morning and afternoon rush hours,
and, due to its role as a major transportation
route to the Northern and Northwestern Minnesota
recreation areas, congestion on the I-94 Corridor
has expanded to weekends in the Summer and on
Holidays, as well as Fishing and Hunting Seasons.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of
Otsego hereby fully supports increased capacity in
the I-94 Corridor as a transportation priority for
the State of Minnesota.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Otsego,
along with I-94 West Chamber members and cities and
counties along the I-94 Corridor from Maple Grove
to Monticello agree to work with Congressional and
Legislative Leaders, along with other Chambers of
Commerce and business leaders throughout the state
to help secure support from Congressional and
Legislative leaders to advance the I-94 corridor
improvement in priority for the State of Minnesota.
Ado1w,
e City of Otsego this day
Of 2008
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