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RESOLUTION NO. 12-031
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S 2012 BONDING REQUEST FOR
SOUTHWEST LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT
WHEREAS, the proposed Southwest Light Rail Transit line from Eden Prairie to
Minneapolis will run through the City of St. Louis Park, with three station locations at Beltline
Blvd, Wooddale Ave and Louisiana Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Southwest Light Rail Transit line is a key element in our City's future
as it will connect businesses and workers, support economic growth, improve transit options for
residents, and provide housing choices; and
WHEREAS, the Southwest Light Rail Transit line will contribute to the economic
vitality of our City and region and support the overall economic competitiveness of the State of
Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is supportive of the Southwest Light Rail Transit project;
and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has requested that $25 million be provided in the
2012 bonding bill for the Southwest Light Rail Transit project and the Governor of the State of
Minnesota supports this request; and
WHEREAS, approving this funding request is crucial to keeping the Southwest Light
Rail Transit project on schedule as it moves through Preliminary Engineering and seeks final
federal approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council for the City of St.
Louis Park supports the bonding bill request made by the Metropolitan Council and supported by
the Governor and urges all Hennepin County state legislators to support the bonding request for
So • - Light Rail Transit and to work to make sure that the State of Minnesota continues to
pro 'de res ces for this crucial regional transportation project.
Reviewed fo inistration:
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City Mangy
Attest:
Ado g by the City Council February 21, 2012
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