HomeMy WebLinkAbout18-116CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION NO. 18-116
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT
DAKOTA COUNTY PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL STUDY
WHEREAS, Dakota County, in partnership with Apple Valley, Eagan, Farmington, Inver Grove
Heights, Lakeville, Rosemount, Dakota County townships, Scott County, the Metropolitan
Council and the Minnesota Department of Transportation completed a Principal Arterial Study
of selected County highways; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County asked cities and townships to recognize and support the Principal
Arterial Study process, including principal arterial recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the Principal Arterial Study recommendations provide the framework for a County-
wide transportation system that provides mobility and safe, time -efficient travel over long
distances for substantial traffic volumes, freight and transit opportunities, and regional
connectivity; and
WHEREAS, the Principal Arterial Study provides the County, cities and townships guidance and
support in managing highway corridors and developing strategic, long-term planning and capital
improvement decisions; and
WHEREAS, designated principal arterial highways provide opportunities for potential federal
and state funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City of Lakeville supports the Dakota County
Principal Arterial Study (Final Report dated June 2018) and the recommendation to designate
County State Aid Highway 70 (2101/215th Street) from Interstate 35 to County State Aid
Highway 23 (Cedar Avenue), and County State Aid Highway 23 (Cedar Avenue) from County
State Aid Highway 70 (210th/215th Street) to County State Aid Highway 46 (160th Street) as
principal arterials.
ADOPTED by the Lakeville City Council this 15th day of October 2018.
Douglas. Anderson, Mayor
Charlene Friedges, City erk