2010-034 CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -034
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING TRANSIT IMPROVEMENT AREA APPLICATION
TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (DEED) FOR THE DOWNTOWN STATION.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota, as follows:
WHEREAS there are three Southwest Light Rail Transit stations planned in the City of
Hopkins; and
WHEREAS the City of Hopkins has participated in planning efforts that have identified
a vision for each station; and
WHEREAS there are currently underutilized or obsolete buildings within V2 mile of each
station; and
WHEREAS public assistance my be necessary to achieve redevelopment goals;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Hopkins has approved the
Transit Improvement Area Designation application to be submitted to the Minnesota
Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) on July 16, 2010 for
the Downtown station.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Hopkins has approved the Transit
Improvement Area plan described in the application.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of this application by the state, the
Mayor may enter into agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above- referenced
plan, and that the City of Hopkins certified compliance with all applicable laws and
regulations as stated in all contract agreements.
Adopted this 6th day of July 2010.
By
Euge . Maxwell, Mayor
Attest:
Terry Old° maier, City Clerk.