HomeMy Public PortalAbout2013-94 Resolution for Support of the Move Mn CampaignMember Martinson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO.2013-94
RESOLUTION FOR SUPPORT OF THE MOVE MN CAMPAIGN
WHEREAS, the City of Medina supports efforts for a new state-wide comprehensive
transportation funding package to address Minnesota's $50 billion transportation deficit; and
WHEREAS, the City of Medina agrees that transportation investments provide benefits beyond
new infrastructure, but also create jobs, build economic competitiveness, and improve transportation
assets that expand access and opportunity for all; and
WHEREAS, the City of Medina affirms that to be effective, the new state-wide transportation
funding package must be:
• Comprehensive, including funding for 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 that
states growing transportation needs.
• Dedicated to transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Medina, that the City
Council of the City of Medina hereby supports the Move MN Campaign.
Dated: December 17, 2013.
Eli a eth Weir, Mayor
ATTEST,
Scott T. Johnson, City Administrator -Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Pederson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Anderson, Martin, Martinson, Pederson, Weir
And the following voted against same:
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Resolution No. 2013-94
December 17, 2013