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A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF
MINNESOTA FOR CONSIDERATION IN THE 2008 CAPITAL
APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE RECONSTUCTION OF THE STATE
TRUNK HIGHWAY 36 FRONTAGE ROADS.
Whereas, the frontage roads of State Trunk Highway 36, between Oakgreen and Osgood
Avenues are in a poor and unsafe condition; and,
Whereas, the City of Oak Park Heights has on numerous occasions informed the
Minnesota Department of Transportation, ( MNDOT) the owner of such roadways, of
these conditions; and,
Whereas, MNDOT has indicated that these roadways are not scheduled for reconstruction
until possibly 2024, and has additionally indicated that is it a not a significant priority to
warrant the diversion of other funds; and,
Whereas, numerous potholes, crumbling asphalt and other drainage problems are
progressively worsening and will continue to deteriorate until such time as the roadways
become impassible negatively effecting the economic viability of local businesses, the
area tax -base, the safety of pedestrians and the motoring public.
• THEREFORE, BE IT NOW RESOLVED, that the City Council for the City of Oak
Park Heights does hereby support and advocate that the 2008 Capital Appropriation
include the necessary funds to fully and appropriately reconstruct the Frontage Roads of
STH 36 between Oakgreen Ave and Osgood Ave, as well as direct MNDOT to
immediately undertake such reconstruction.
Passed by the City Council for the City of Oak Park4fe 22nd day of
2007.
W .avid Beaudet, Mayor
otte:-,n, City Administrator