HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-024RESOLUTION NO. 98-24
RESOLUTION COMMENTING ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET FOR MANNING AVENUE CONNECTION
WHEREAS, Washington County is contemplating an extension of Manning Ave. S. of Hwy 36 and has asked
for comments on the Environmental Assessment Worksheet which has been prepared for the four alternatives,
including the no-build option, and;
WHEREAS, the Stillwater area lacks adequate north south transportation routes, and
WHEREAS, the county comprehensive plan has identified Manning Avenue as a significant northsouth
transportation route in the county, and surrounding communities have developed transportation and
development plans based on this plan, and;
WHERAS, the City of Stillwater experiences excessive cut through traffic, congestion, noise and air pollution
in neighborhoods due to the lack of significant north/south transportation routes, and;
WHEREAS, Stillwater has identified specific areas, including Deerpath and Brick Street where north south
travel is using local roads for commuter travel and county staff has been involved in this discussion, and;
WHEREAS, the Manning Avenue extension would provide significant relief to Co Rd 5 and local streets
experiencing cut through traffic, and;
WHEREAS, the Environmental Assessment Worksheet discusses storm water runoff and proposes limiting
runoff to pre-development levels, and;
WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater has identified methods of protecting the environment, including Brown's
Creek, from degradation due to storm water runoff in the Stillwater AUAR.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stillwater City Council that:
1) The County eliminate the no-build option from the selection process based on the negative impacts to
Stillwater and surrounding areas. As an alternative, identify specific solutions to all of the problems and
issues associated with the lack of a significant north/south route through the Stillwater area. The EAW,
in its current format, does not deal with the indirect negative impacts of the no-build option.
2) Washington County set limits on Storm Water discharge that meet the criteria set forth in the
Stillwater AUAR study of the expansion area,
3) Washington County begin acquiring the right-of--way to complete the Manning Avenue extension to
insure that the selected alternative can be built.
Adopted by Council this 20~' day of January, 1998.
'Mayo
Attest: ~.~ ~~~
City Clerk