HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-147CITY OF LAKEVILLE
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 15-147
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CEDAR AVENUE TRANSITWAY
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN UPDATE
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority (Authority) is responsible for
leading the ongoing planning and development of the Cedar Avenue Transitway as agreed upon in a
memorandum of understanding between the Authority, the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, and
the Metropolitan Council; and
WHEREAS, the Authority developed an initial Implementation Plan for the Cedar Avenue
Transitway in 2005 to direct the development of facilities and services for the Cedar Avenue
Transitway; and
WHEREAS, the Authority updated this Implementation Plan in 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Authority sought guidance for this Implementation Plan Update through a
Technical Advisory Committee consisting of staff from cities, counties and service operators along
the transitway; and
WHEREAS, the Authority engaged officials from local, county and state agencies through
a series of policymaker workshops to guide the Implementation Plan Update process; and
WHEREAS, the Authority provided multiple opportunities for public and agency
participation and involvement; and
WHEREAS, the Implementation Plan Update has resulted in further direction in planning,
funding and scheduling improvements to the Cedar Avenue Transitway.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that the City of Lakeville
supports the findings and recommendations of the Cedar Avenue Transitway Implementation Plan
Update.
ADOPTED this 16th day of November, 2015, by the City Council of the City of Lakeville
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
BY:
MA Little, Mayor
A ST:
Charlene Friedges, City Cle