HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-076 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2010/07/19RESOLUTION NO. 10-076
• RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF TRANSIT IMPROVEMENT AREA
APPLICATIONS FOR THE AREAS SURROUNDING THE PROPOSED BELTLINE,
WOODDALE AND LOUISIANA LRT STATIONS
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota is the official
governing body of the City of St. Louis Park, and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park has been an active participant and supporter of
transit in the Southwest corridor, and,
WHEREAS, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is
accepting applications from local governments fro the designation of Transit Improvement Areas,
with the intent to further eligibility for funding to increase transit effectiveness, and,
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, has an interest in increasing the effectiveness of
transit for its citizens improving adjacent green space and public places, and maximizing the
redevelopment potential of affected lands, and,
WHEREAS, three future light-rail transit station have been identified in St. Louis Park
along the Southwest LRT Corridor, at Beltline Boulevard, Wooddale Avenue S., and Louisiana
Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority completed a preliminary
station area planning study for the above named stations, indicating that future transit improvement
may result in increased redevelopment opportunities.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park
ere: approves the Transit Improvement Area Designation application submitted to the Minnesota
epart ent of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) on July 16, 2010 for the
eltline, Wooddale and Louisiana Station Areas, and,
Revi-we. for ' dministration:
Adopted by the City Council July 19, 2010
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Attest:
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City Clerk
Mayor