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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7325-7326 (Res.)m(178 • • 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; and 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: , / Z rty rk� 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. ity CI Mayor • a • • •