HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.C.3. Resolution of support for Hwy 101 Imprvmnt between Pioneer Trl. and Flying Cloud Dr. in the City of Chanhassen Res. No. 7487 Consent Business 4. C. 3.
SHAKOPEE
TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Bruce Loney, Public Works Director
DATE: 11/18/2014
SUBJECT: Resolution of Support for Highway 101 Improvements Between Pioneer Trail and
Flying Cloud Drive in the City of Chanhassen, Res. No. 7487 (D)
Action Sought
Adopt Resolution No. 7487, a resolution in support of improvements to Highway 101 between
Pioneer Trail (CSAH 14) and Flying Cloud Drive (CSAH 16) in the City of Chanhassen, Carver
County.
Background
Improving Highway 101 corridor from Flying Cloud Drive to Pioneer Trail has been planned for
several years due to the safety issues, geometric problems and capacity restrictions of the existing
roadway.
The City of Chanhassen will be seeking federal funds for this project and is asking for a resolution
of support from the City of Shakopee. Improving this highway with the new 4 lane 101 bridge
would support transportation movement in the Chanhassen/Shakopee region.
Recommendation
Offer Resolution No. 7487 and move its adoption.
Budget Impact
None.
Relationship to Vision
This supports Goal D: Maintain, improve and create strong partnerships with other public and
private entities.
Requested Action
Adopt Resolution No. 7487, a resolution in support of improvements to Highway 101 between
Pioneer Trail (CSAH 14) and Flying Cloud Drive (CSAH 16) in the City of Chanhassen, Carver
County.
Attachments: Res. No. 7487
RESOLUTION NO. 7487
A Resolution in Support for Improvements to Highway 101 between Pioneer
Trail(CSAH 14) and Flying Cloud Drive (CSAH 16) in the City of Chanhassen,
Carver County
WHEREAS, the City of Shakopee has been contacted by the City of Chanhassen regarding
support of the City's application for federal funding to make improvements to Highway 01; and,
WHEREAS, Highway 101 is a critical regional transportation link between Shakopee,
eastern Carver County and Hennepin County; and,
WHEREAS, Highway 101 from Flying Cloud Drive to Pioneer Trail has safety issues,
geometric problems and capacity constraints that need to be addressed to realize Highway 101 as a
regional corridor; and,
WHEREAS,the City of Shakopee is a partner on the Highway 101 Minnesota River Flood
Mitigation Project;and,
WHEREAS,Carver County, in conjunction with the City of Chanhassen and the Minnesota
Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT), completed a corridor and environmental screening study
for Highway 101 in May, 2007, from Lyman Boulevard to the Carver/Scott County line and are
currently working on environmental documentation and preliminary design for the section of
Highway 101 from Pioneer Trail to Flying Cloud Drive.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SHAKOPEE,MINNESOTA:
1. Federal funding is necessary for advancement of this project which will provide
needed safety and capacity improvements.
2. The City of Shakopee supports the City of Chanhassen federal funding application
and making improvements to Highway 101.
Adopted in session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee,Minnesota,
held this day of ,2014.
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk
ENGR/2014-PROJECT/2014-COUNCIUWORD/RES7487ResolutionofSupportHwy101 Chanhassen