HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-177 CCR Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 77 -177
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE HENNEPIN COUNTY PARK RESERVE
DISTRICT'S EFFORT TO SECURE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION
FUND CONTINGENCY RESERVES FOR THE NORTH HENNEPIN TRAIL
CORRIDOR
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Park Reserve District has proposed
the establishment of a 40 -mile multi -use North Hennepin Trail Corridor; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council in 1974 included the North Hennepin
Trail Corridor in its Regional Recreation Open Space Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the concept plan for the
proposed North Hennepin Trail Corridor; and
WHEREAS, the proposed trail corridor incorporates existing and /or
proposed parkland owned and operated by the City of Brooklyn Center;
specifically, Palmer Lake Park, Central Park and the Shingle Creek Trail
way; and
WHEREAS, the proposed trail corridor will be readily accessible to
the residents of Brooklyn Center, providing outstanding opportunities for
such activities as hiking, bicycling, and cross country skiing; and
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Park Reserve District intends to
submit application for Land and Water Conservation Fund Contingency
Reserves for the acquisition and development of the North Hennepin Trail
Corridor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Brooklyn Center that it supports the proposed North Hennepin
Trail Corridor;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Brooklyn Center City Council
supports the efforts of the Hennepin County Park Reserve District to
secure Land and Water Conservation Fund Contingency Reserves for the
acquisition and development of the North Hennepin Trail Corridor.
r
September 19, 1977
Date
ATTEST:
Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 77 -177
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Bill Fignar and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar,
and Gene Lhotka;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.