ADMINISTRATION - Jean M. Keely, City Engineer
Title
SUPPORTING ANOKA COUNTY FEDERAL FUNDING APPLICATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE I35W AND CSAH 32 (CR J) INTERCHANGE
Background
Anoka County is submitting an application for federal funding for reconstruction of the I35W/County Road J (85th Avenue) interchange to provide access to and from the north. The County has not nailed down a design to date, but is considering one of the three attached concepts. The County has asked the City to provide a resolution of support for a project application.
Recommendation
By motion, approve the Resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, Anoka County and the City of Blaine has identified the need to improve the I35W and CSAH 32 (CR J) interchange to better serve the community of Blaine and surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, the proposed improvement of providing access ramps for movements to and from the north on I35W would address the existing deficiency caused by the lack of a full access interchange; and
WHEREAS, proposed transportation improvements in and around the I35W and CSAH 32 (CR J) interchange will facilitate additional economic development in the area; and
WHEREAS, Anoka County would like to submit an application to the Transportation Advisory Board of the Metropolitan Council for 2019 - 2021 federal transportation funds to improve the interchange to provide for access to I35W to and from the north.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine as follows:
1. That the City of Blaine supports Anoka County in preparing and submitting an application for 2019 -2021 federal transportation funds to improve the I35W and CSAH 32 (CR J) interchange.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 14th day of July 2016.