HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-04-16 PACKET 04.B.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
MEETING ITEM #
DATE 4/16/2014 .
PREPARED BY Administration Ryan Schroeder
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT HEAD
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COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Consider adopting a resolution supporting the findings of the Red Rock Corridor Alternatives
Analysis Update Study.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the resolution.
BUDGET IMPLICATION
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
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ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS
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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-[Resolution Number]
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE FINDINGS OF THE RED ROCK CORRIDOR
ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS UPDATE (AAU) STUDY
WHEREAS, the Red Rock Corridor Commission was established in 1998 to address
transportation needs in the Red Rock Corridor; and
WHEREAS, the Red Rock Corridor is a regionally and nationally significant transportation route
that extends from Hastings through Saint Paul and on to Minneapolis; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cottage Grove is an active member of the Red Rock Corridor
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Red Rock Corridor Commission completed an Alternatives Analysis in 2007;
and
WHEREAS, the Red Rock Corridor Commission has undertaken Alternatives Analysis Update
(AAU) study that incorporated new information with respect to population, travel patterns and
infrastructure development; and
WHEREAS, based on technical information, and the goals and objectives evaluation from the
AAU, it has been concluded that Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is the alternative that is best aligned
with the Red Rock Corridor Commission's approved objectives.
WHEREAS, this conclusion has been made based on input received from the public in a variety
of forums and in consultation with representatives on the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC);
and
WHEREAS, the results of the study will allow the Commission to make more informed and
strategic decisions about the next steps in the corridor development; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cottage Grove will continue to work with the Red Rock Corridor
Commission to plan for future transit improvements in the Red Rock Corridor and the
surrounding land uses within the station areas; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Cottage Grove supports the findings of
the Red Rock Corridor Alternatives Analysis Update Study.
Passed this 16th day of April 2014.
Myron Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk