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RESOLUTION NO. 7893
RECOMMENDATION TO MINN. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSIONER AND STAFF
REGARDING THE PREFERRED LOCATION
FOR THE NEW ST. CROIX RIVER/STILLWATER/HOULTON BRIDGE.
WHEREAS, there is a documented regional and local need for a new bridge
across the St. Croix River to relieve local and regional traffic problems and
to provide for future 9rowth; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Dept. of Transportation and Wisconsin Dept. of
Transportation have developed plans showing alternative corridor locations for
a bridge crossing; and
WHEREAS, a draft Environmental Impact Statement is being prepared identifying
potential significant environmental, economic, social and transportation
impacts of the various corridor alternatives; and
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WHEREAS, THE City Council of the City of Stillwater has reviewed available
environmental impact reports describing potential significant impacts; and
WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater has held a public meeting to present the plan
and receive citizens' comments on the bridge alternatives; and
WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater Planning Commission, Downtown Plan Steering
Committee, Heritage Preservation Commission, Chamber of Commerce, Downtown
Business Association and Downtown Development Corporation have recommended the
South Corridor Bridge location and maintenance of the existing historic lift
bridge; and
WHEREAS, based on the City Comprehensive Plan pOlicy, potential local
transportation system, land use, economic, visual as indicated in the attached
summary report, the South Corridor Bridge location has the fewest detrimental
impacts to the City; and
WHEREAS, based on the above information and testimony, the Central or North
location would be detrimental to the health, welfare and economy of the
Stillwater community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Stillwater
that the South Corridor location is the preferred location for the New St.
Croix Stillwater/Houlton Bridge and the betterment of the City of Stillwater,
the Birthplace of Minnesota.
Adopted by the Council this 5th day of April, 1988.
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