Res 1981 - 76 Requesting Initiation of Railroad Crossing HearingCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 81-'764v
RESOLUTION REQUESTING INITIATION OF RAILROAD CROSSING;HEARING
WHEREAS, United Properties has requested the improvement"of Northland Drive
by the installation of sewer, water, street surface and curb and gutter; and
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WHEREAS, such facilities are now being installed after awarding appropriate
contract; and
WHEREAS,.?the plans propose that Northland Drive cross the Milwaukee Rail-
road tracks in order to access TH 55; and "
WHEREAS, the Mn/DOT, in the upgrading of TH 55, ha's�!provided a signal and
access for Northland Drive; and
WHEREAS, the Milwaukee Railroad officials have indicated objections to the
railroad crossing;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Mendota
Heights hereby determines that a railroad crossing is of utmost importance to
serving the Industrial Park area; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Mendota Heights petitions the Office
of Railroads, Ports and Pipeline Administration to commence the necessary hearings
required pursuant to the installation of appropriate railroad crossing facilities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the initiation of the necessary hearings and other
requirements be pursued in a timely manner in order to accomodate ;;the improvements
presently being installed.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 6th day of October,
1981.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Robert G. Lockwood,_Mayor
ATTEST:
KK.thleen M. Swanson, City Clerk