HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 182-12 RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City is working with an existing Rochester company that is proposing to
purchase a new site to consolidate and expand its operations in Rochester. The site under
consideration is located along the north side of the TH 14 East and 40th Ave. SE intersection;
and,
WHEREAS, the existing intersection is hazardous, and a traffic signal is needed. In order
for the traffic signal to function properly, additional improvements to TH 14 to the east of the
intersection are needed, according to the regional MN DOT staff. These improvements include
expansion to four lanes and installation of turn lanes in addition to the traffic signal; and,
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has a Transportation Economic
Development Grant program that helps pay for a share of the highway related improvements
required as part of an economic development project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Rochester act as the legal
sponsor for the project(s) contained in the submitted Transportation Economic Development
(TED) Grant Application, and that the Mayor and Common Council are in support of the
•economic development project and TED Grant request.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS D % F Mau 2. 12.
PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST:
CI CLEI RK�
APPROVED THIS D DAY OF 12012.
MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)
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