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4646 Dakota Street S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
RESOLUTION 08-033
A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO EVALUATE THE MERITS OF THE
LIGHT RAIL CORRIDOR COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE DAN PATCH LINE.
Motion By: Erickson
Second By: LeMair
WHEREAS, The City of Prior Lake through its 2030 Vision and Strategic Plan encourages the
development of infrastructure to serve the current and future needs of the community;
and
WHEREAS, Transportation and transit are essential elements of our infrastructure system; and
WHEREAS, The light rail transit corridor known as Dan Patch Line was under evaluation when the
Legislature adopted a prohibition against further inquiry; and
WHEREAS, The Scott County Association for Leadership and Efficiency (SCALE) believes the Dan
Patch Line deserves further analysis; and
WHEREAS The only way such analysis can take place is with the revocation of previous legislation
prohibiting evaluation of Dan Patch Line.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. The City of Prior Lake as an independent government body and as a member of SCALE
encourages the legislature to revoke the prohibition on further analysis of Dan Patch Line.
3. The Legislature is encouraged to fully evaluate the feasibility of the Dan Patch Line for future
design, construction and operation.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 3rd DAY OF MARCH 2008.
Hauaen X Hauaen
Erickson X Erickson
Hedbera X Hedbera
LeMair X LeMair
Millar X Millar
YES
NO
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Frank Boyles, City Manager
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