HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-026 Resolution of Support for Lakeville's Application to Corridors of Commerce Program for Reconstruction of the I-35 CH50 Interchange
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
RESOLUTION 23-26
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR DAKOTA COUNTY'S APPLICATION TO THE
CORRIDORS OF COMMERCE PROGRAM FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE I-35 AND
HIGHWAY 50 INTERCHANGE
Motion By: Braid Second By: Lake
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is providing funding through the
Corridors of Commerce program; and
WHEREAS, the funding is intended to provide additional transportation investment in state
highways through projects that support economic growth; and
WHEREAS, a total of $250 million is available statewide for projects in the 2022-2023
Corridors of Commerce program; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County, with support from the City of Lakeville, is submitting an
application for funding for the reconstruction of the interchange at I-35 and
County Highway 50; and
WHEREAS, this project will improve safety at ramps and on the interstate where crashes are
four times the critical amount; and
WHEREAS, this project will provide long-term sustainable travel for all motorists and transit
by reducing congestion, improving safety, and improving travel times; and
WHEREAS, this project will help to improve highway performance and enhance interstate
commerce; and
WHEREAS, as a neighboring community, this regional transportation improvement greatly
benefits the City of Prior Lake and is critical to the success of our growth and
economic prosperity.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA that the City of Prior Lake hereby supports an application to the Corridors of
Commerce program for the reconstruction of the I-35 and Highway 50 Interchange.
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Passed and adopted by the Prior Lake City Council this 27th day of February 2023.
VOTE Briggs Braid Burkart Churchil Lake
Aye ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒
Nay ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Abstain ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Absent ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
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Jason Wedel, City Manager