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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8291 (Res.) r- RESOLUTION NO. 8291 RECOMMENDATION TO THE COMMISSIONER OF THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 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 growth; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Wisconsin Department of Transportation have developed plans showing alternative corridor locations for a bridge crossin9; and WHEREAS, a draft Environmental Impact Statement has been prepared identifying potential environmental, economic, historic, archeol09ical, social, visual, noise, and transportation impacts of the various corridor alternatives; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Stillwater has reviewed the draft Environmental Impact Statement describing potential impacts; and WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater has held several public meetings to present the plan and receive citizen's comments on the bridge alternatives; and r 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 recolnended the South Corridor Bridge location and maintenance of the existing historic lift bridge; and WHEREAS, based on the needs, City Comprehensive Plan policy, local transportation system, historic, archeological, land use, economic and visual impacts as indicated in the attached summary report, the South Corridor Bridge location has the least detrimental impacts to the City; and WHEREAS, based on the above information and testimony, the Central or North location would be detrimental to the environmental, cultural and historic resources, health, welfare, and econo~ 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 June, 1996. ~)~k'/ ~. MAYOR ATTEST: ~7~ r'