CR 2014-012 Approve Resolution 2014-004, Supporting the Goals of the Move MN Campaign-.4m
City of Hopkins
February 3, 2014
Council Report 2014-012
Approve Resolution 2014-004, Supporting the Goals of the Move MN Campaign
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move that Council Adopt Resolution
2014-004, Supporting the Goals of the Move MN Campaign.
Overview.
The campaign consists of a growing diverse coalition of private and public interests, non -profits
and educational organizations dedicated to eliminating the state's transportation infrastructure
deficits and creating new funding that will enable Minnesota to properly maintain and improve
its transportation assets.
The Regional Council of Mayors and the League of Minnesota Cities is asking all Minnesota
Cities to adopt the following resolution 2014-004, to have the state come up with a
comprehensive package for transportation.
Supporting information:
• Letter from Move MN Steering Committee
• Move MN Campaign Support Form
• Resolution 2014-004
ichae . Mornson, City Manager
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Dear Friend,
As you heard today, there is a diverse and surprising group of stakeholders that recognize the
state's significant transportation funding problem and have already joined forces to help secure
a better future.
But the louder and stronger we can be, the better positioned we are to be successful in our
efforts. We need your voice.
Now more than ever, there are even greater gains to be realized from investments in
transportation. It's about investing not only in roads, bridges, and public transit, but in jobs,
economic competitiveness and quality of life for all Minnesotans.
We have a bold vision and path forward to a balanced transportation funding package that
keeps Minnesota's economy growing.
We believe that the 2014 legislative session provides the best opportunity to pass a dedicated
and sustainable transportation package that supports new investments in all modes of
transportation, and between Greater Minnesota and the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.
However, there is also a consensus that we must all share the political will to continue this
effort beyond 2014 if necessary to get the job done.
We all have a stake in moving transportation in Minnesota forward. Let's leverage our collective
best to achieve something truly transformational for our state's infrastructure. We sincerely
hope that you will join in the effort to help solve the state's transportation budget crisis.
Sincerely,
The Move MN Steering Committee
Alliance for Metropolitan Stability, American Council of Engineering Companies, Associated
General Contractors of Minnesota, Association of Minnesota Counties, Minnesota Center for
Environmental Advocacy, Minnesota Community Foundation, Minnesota Transportation
Alliance, Summit Academy, and Transit for Livable Communities.
Move MN Campaign Support Form
Goal: To address the urgent need for a comprehensive transportation funding package that begins to erase
Minnesota's $50 billion transportation deficit and creates new funding that will enable the state to properly
maintain and improve transportation assets that expand access and opportunity for all and create living wage jobs
Campaign Guiding Principles: To be effective, members of the coalition agree that a transportation funding
package must be:
Comprehensive. Any transportation funding package must include funding for roads and highways, transit, bike
and pedestrian systems throughout Minnesota for both the state and local systems. In addition, the state must
work to continually improve the efficiency of transportation construction and operations.
Balanced. Any transportation funding package must be balanced across transportation modes and between
Greater Minnesota and the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. We support developing a transportation system that
serves all Minnesotans equitably.
Sustainable/Gimmick-Free. Transportation funding solutions must be long-term and sustainable, and must grow
with the economy to meet the state's growing transportation needs. Bonding or borrowing is not a suitable
substitute to sustainable revenue for transportation. Bonding should only supplement additional revenue.
Dedicated. New funding must be dedicated to transportation.
Join the Campaign: The Move MN campaign is carried out by the many organizations and individuals which have
committed resources, time and expertise to advance the mission of the campaign. By joining the campaign and
signing on as an official campaign supporter your organization agrees to:
• Make the campaign policy agenda a top legislative priority for your organization;
• Help in carrying out the tactical elements of the campaign;
• Be a public voice for the campaign; and
• Engage your constituent groups in the campaign through communications, events, calls to action and
other relevant strategies.
Additional activities we may encourage your organization to participate in include:
• Agree to publically support the campaign agenda.
• Testify at the legislature.
• Write a letter to the editor.
• Make a statement to the media.
• Take part in a presentation to key stakeholder groups.
Please indicate your commitment of support by completing and signing this form. Your participation will help
ensure our greatest level of success.
Organization Name: Organization Member:
Phone:
Signature:
Please return signed form to:
Email:
Kris Jensen, Deputy Campaign Manager
952-851-7240 1 kjensen@tunheim.com
City of Hopkins
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-004
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins supports efforts for a new state-wide comprehensive
transportation funding package to address Minnesota's $50 billion
transportation deficit, and
WHEREAS, The City of Hopkins agrees that transportation investments provide
benefits beyond new infrastructure, but also create jobs, build economic
competitiveness, and improve the quality of life for all Minnesotans by
enabling the state to properly maintain and improve transportation assets
that expand access and opportunity for all; and
WHEREAS, The City of Hopkins affirms that to be effective, the new state-wide
transportation funding package must be:
• Comprehensive, including funding for the roads, highways, transit,
bicycle and pedestrian facilities throughout Minnesota.
• Balanced across transportation modes and between Greater
Minnesota and the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, serving all
Minnesotans equitably.
• Sustainable, including long-term solutions that will grow with the
economy to meet the states growing transportation needs.
• Dedicated to transportation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hopkins
hereby supports the goals of the Move MN Campaign.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 3rd day of February 2014.
Gene Maxwell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristine Luedke, City Clerk