HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 1992 (36) RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO PLANS AND OPERATIONS
OF THE HUDSON I -94 VISITOR INFORMMATION CENTER
RESOLUTION NO. 3 C l / Q O J
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ST. CROIX COUNTY, WISCONSIN
WHEREAS, the Twin Cities metropolitan area is a major source of visitors to Wisconsin generally and western
Wisconsin in particular; and
WHEREAS, the Interstate System is the major conduit for commercial and recreational travel in the nation; and
WHEREAS, Interstate 94 at Hudson generates substantial traffic into and through western Wisconsin and is
recognized as the primary entrance gateway to the state from Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, this entrance benefits from the dramatic scenery of the Lower St. Croix National Scenic Riverway,
and also attracts visitor traffic traveling to regional destinations such as Willow River State Park, Kinnickinnic State Park,
the Eau Galle Recreation Area, the University of Wisconsin - River Falls, historic attractions and shopping areas, St. Croix
Meadows, Crystal cave, and many others; and
WHEREAS, major interstate highway entry points at state boundaries have become recognized and expected places
for travelers to find Visitor Information Centers; and
WHEREAS, ease of exit and re -entry to the interstate highway system is a key component in maximizing the traffic
impact of Visitor Information Centers along the system; and
WHEREAS, the state of Wisconsin has made substantial infrastructure investments in the Hudson area,
particularly around the Carmichael Road Interchange; and
WHEREAS, the state of Wisconsin should be seeking to maximize the value of these infrastructure improvements
and maximize the impact of the Interstate 94 Visitor Information Center at Hudson;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of St. Croix requests that the Secretaries of
Transportation and Development to intiaiate the development of a new first -class Visitor Information Center at Hudson;
and be it further
RESOLVED that the County of St. Croix urges the Secretaries of Transportation and Development take all
necessary steps to reopen direct Interstate 94 access to the present Visitor Information Center, as well as future
configurations of the Center; and be if further
RESOLVED, that the Secretaries of Transportation and Development create a Hudson Visitor Information Center
Regional Advisory Committee consisting of representatives from local and regional chambers of commerce, economic
development groups, and private sector visitor attractions, the purpose of which shall be solicit input on the general design
and function of the Visitor Information Center; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Secretaries of Transportation and Development issue by October 15 a firm timetable for
redesign, reconstruction, and future operations for the Hudson Visitor Information Center; and be it further
RESOLVED, that copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the Secretaries of Transportation and
Development, the Administrator of the Department of Development Tourism Division, elected public officials in western
and central Wisconsin, area chambers of commerce, and the media.
Dated this / 6 day of (' X , 19 r/ .
O1.1-hRED BY: St. Croix County Ag Committee/Resource and Education Committee
Negative Affirmative
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S T OF WIS I N
COUNTY OF ST. CROIX
1, Sue mason. 81. Clds
Canty Clark, DO HEREBY CERTIFY I*
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