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October 2, 1979
RESOLUTION NO. 639g
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION SET A PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO THE
MAINTENANCE OF THE PROPOSED SIGNAL SYSTEM AT THE RAILROAD
CROSSING AT HIGHWAY 12 BETWEEN ZARTHAN AVENUE AND COLORADO
AVENUE
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation requires the installation
,of a signal system at the railroad crossing at Highway 12 between Zarthan and
Colorado Avenues, and
WHEREAS, the Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern Railroad has indicated
they do not wish to bear the responsibility for the maintenance costs of the
signal system once it is installed, and
WHEREAS, it is the position of the City of St. Louis Park that the Minneapolis,
Northfield Southern Railway should be responsible for the maintenance of the
signal system, and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park
request that the Minnesota Department of Transportation hold a public hearing to
resolve the question of responsibility for maintenance of the signal system at
the railroad crossing at Highway 12 Frontage Road between Zarthan and Colorado
Avenues.
Attest:
Adopted by the City Council October 2, 1979.
City Clerk6561-'44t4
Reviewed for administration:
Approved as to form and legality:
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