1988-068
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Resolution No 88-68
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT
WHEREAS, Hennepin County was given authority to plan a light
rail transit system,
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins has been actively involved for
many years in supporting light rail transit, and is
participating in the County's current planning
process,
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins feels that light rail transit
would improve transit service in the city of
Hopkins, and the Twin cities Metropolitan Area
generally,
WHEREAS, the City Council feels that light rail transit will
significantly improve the quality of life in
Hopkins.
WHEREAS, the proposed Southwest Corridor will serve the
needs of thousands of Hennepin County citizens, and
can be built for a reasonable pUblic investment,
NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOPKINS
PROCLAIMS that it supports the efforts of Hennepin
County to build a light rail transit system in the
Southwest Corridor.
Adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Hopkins on July 19, 1988.
James A. Genellie
City Clerk
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Mayor
Jerre A. Miller
City Attorney