278322 WHITE - CITY CLERK � � � ��J�G
PINK - FINANCE V /r/�
CANARY - DEPARTMENT G I T Y O F S A I N T PA U L COUIICII
BLUE - MAYOR ` Flle N O.
cil Resolution
Presented By
Referred To Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
WHEREAS, University Avenue represents a unique opportunity for creating a
strong residential , commercial , and transit link between the c�ties of Saint Paul
and Minneapolis; and
WHEREAS, the plans of the City of Saint Paul have consistently recognized this
unique potential for the past 100 years or more; and
WHEREAS, the potential today for University Avenue ta become this development-
transportation link has been emphas9zed most recently by the work of the University
Avenue Task Force culminat�ng in the adoption of the University Avenue Plan by
the Saint Paul City Council and in addjtion by the Metropolitan Council as the
result of its Light Rail Transit Feas�biljty Study in 1981; and
WHEREAS, the 1982 Minnesota State Legislature �s currently considering action
ta create a Universlty Avenue Develapment Corporation to promote the commerce,
housinc�, and rapid transit so long envis�oned for University Avenue,
NO��, THEREFORE BE �T RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council does hereby
strongly suppart the revital�zatjon of University Avenue as a develapment
and transpo.rtation corridor linking the cit�es of Sajnt Paul and M9nneapolis; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul stands ready to enter into a joint
powers agreement wlth the City of Minneapol�s to determine the feasibility of
and required flnancial , legal and institutjonal actions necessary to implement
these l�ngstand�ng objectives; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul requests that the 1982
Minnesota State Legislature enact appropriate legislation providing financial
assistance fdr such feasibility analysis and directing the cities of Saint Paul
and Minneapolis to report its findings and recommendations to the Minnesota .
State Legislature for its review and consideration.
COU[VCILMEN
Yeas -Nays Requestgd by Department of:
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FEB 2 3 1982 Form Approved by City Attorney
Adopted by Council: Date —
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