2010-002CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -002
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HENNEPIN COUNTY'S DECISION OF LRT
ALIGNMENT 3A AS THE LOCALLY PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE FOR THE
SOUTHWEST TRANSITWAY
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority recently completed
evaluation on four LRT alignments for the Southwest Transitway as part of the Draft
Environmental Impact Statement; and
WHEREAS, following extensive review and public comment, the City supported the
recommendation of Southwest Transitway LRT alternative 3A as the locally preferred
alternative through its representation on the Southwest Transitway Technical Advisory
and Policy Advisory Committees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hopkins,
Minnesota that the City supports the selection of alternative 3A as the locally preferred
alternative for the Southwest Transitway and recommends that the Metropolitan Council
approve this alternative for its long -range transportation plans.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 5th day of January 2010.
ATTEST:
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maier, City Clerk