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RESOLUTION NO. 7325
RESOLUTION REQUESTING REPLACEMENT OF INTERSTATE BRIDGE AT STILLWATER, MINNESOTA
AND THE VILLAGE OF HOULTON, WISCONSIN.
WHEREAS, the present Stillwater bridge, located between the City of Stillwater, Minnesota,
and the Village of Houlton, Wisconsin, is an older two-lane lift bridge built in 1931; and,
WHEREAS, vehicular traffic across the bridge averages 12,000 vehicles per day; and
WHEREAS, serious vehicular traffic back-up occurs during hours of peak vehicular traffic;
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WHEREAS, said vehicular traffic back-up and traffic congestion has resulted in serious
loss of life, numerous personal injuries and damages to property, as well as hardships
to both Wisconsin and Minnesota residents who cross the bridge on a daily basis in order
to get to and return from their jobs,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Stillwater, Minnesota, that the City
Council hereby requests the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the Minnesota
Department of Transportation give the replacement of the Interstate Bridge at Stillwater
the highest priority possible.
Adopted by the City Council this 12th day of June, 1984.
Attest:
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RESOLUTION N0. 7326
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR RUTH FRANKLIN TO REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARD.
WHEREAS, the 1984 Legislature created the Regional Transit Board to promote metropolitan
transit planning and operations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater is included and has an interest in metropolitan transit
issues, and
WHEREAS, Ms. Ruth Franklin has expressed the desire to serve on the Regional Transit Board
and has proven her capability to do so in the past,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota, to
support the appointment of Ms. Ruth Franklin to the Regional Transit Board and strongly
urge the Metropolitan Council to make this appointment.
Adopted by the City Council this 12th day of June, 1984.
Attest: A°. 910.
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