CR2013-028 Resolution in Support of Metropolitan Area Transit Taxdemo ,
March 25, 2013
Council Report 2013-028
ADOPT RESOLUTION 2013-01.6, IN SUPPORT OF
A METROPOLITAN AREA DEDCATED TRANSIT SALES TAX
Proposed Action
Staff recommends approval of the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution 2013-016, in
support of a Metropolitan Area Dedicated Transit Sales Tax.
Overview
The regional Council of Mayors is asking all cities to support a metro wide increase in the sales
tax in order to create a reliable and sufficient transit funding source. Hopkins is a member of the
regional Council of Mayors.
Primary Issues to Consider
• Approval of a Metro wide sales tax will help fund the construction of Southwest Lite Rail
as well as other transit improvements.
Supporting_ Information
• Resolution 2013-016
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Wichad"J. Mornson, City Manager
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Notes:
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOUTION 2013-016
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A
METROPOLITAN AREA DEDICATED TRANSIT SALES TAX
WHEREAS, the Seven County Metropolitan Area ("Metro") is the economic engine for
the State of Minnesota producing approximately 75% of the state's domestic gross product; and
WHEREAS, the Metro is expected to grow by approximately 600,000 people by 2030;
and
WHEREAS, the Metro has been working diligently to grow, retain and attract jobs for
our state economy; and
WHEREAS, an effective and efficient transportation system is critical to be able to
economically compete with other regions in the country and to attract new companies and
employees to our Metro region; and
WHEREAS, an effective and efficient transit system relieves congestion for highway
and roadway users, attracts new economic investments, provides an essential mobility
infrastructure for workers, businesses and students; and
WHEREAS, approximately 79% of Minnesotans believe our state would benefit from
having an expanded and improved public transit system; and 65% of Minnesotans support an
increase in the Metro area sales tax to fund transit.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Hopkins does hereby encourage all Minnesota legislators to support the passage of a bill
providing for a Metro wide increase in the sales tax in order to create a reliable and sufficient
transit funding source that not only keeps the Twin Cities Metropolitan Region highly
competitive with other regions but helps Minnesota create a world class transportation system
that will allow our state to compete .more effectively on a global scale and reach our full
economic development potential.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 2 day of April, 2013.
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ATTEST:
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor