HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Duff Avenue/Union Pacific Railroad Crossing StudyRESOLUTION NO. 02-410
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTINUATION OF STUDY
FOR DUFF AVENUE/UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD CROSSING
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, in the summer of 2001, the City contracted with HWS Consulting Group to
undertake a study of the Duff Avenue/Union Pacific Railroad crossing; and,
WHEREAS, the study was divided into two phases, with the first phase involving the
identification of issues and impacts and the development of a series of alternatives to address the
concerns; and,
WHEREAS, Phase II is to narrow the alternatives and do a more complete review of the
business impacts, costs, and potential benefits of the selected short list of alternatives
WHEREAS, because area business owners have presented petitions, written letters, and held
meetings to develop support for the “No Build” alternative, the Council needs to determine whether
or not to pursue completion of the remaining elements of the study.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the continuation of the study for the Duff Avenue/Union Pacific Railroad Crossing by including
the “No Build, Minimum Build, Main Street Loop Over a Duff Avenue Underpass, and the Inner
City Loop” alternatives for detailed analysis, including business impacts, effectiveness, costs,
aesthetics, and financing is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of July, 2002.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Wirth
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Quirmbach, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23 rd day of July, 2002.