HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-154 CCRMember Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-154
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT
IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAILS, GREENWAYS, AND PARKS IN THE FIRST
TIER COMMUNITIES
WHEREAS, Three Rivers Park District, formerly Suburban Hennepin Regional Park
District, has taken the lead on a study regarding the potential for trails, greenways, and parks in the
first tier communities of Hennepin County, including the City of Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, the Three Rivers Park District has authorized its consultant, Stanley
Consultants, Inc. to draft a plan summarizing the first tier study information; and
WHEREAS, the Three Rivers Park District will work with first tier communities to
continue to review and comment on said plan; and
WHEREAS, the Three Rivers Park District desires that communities initiate and
support the implementation of said plan; and
WHEREAS, the Three Rivers Park District will require a cooperative agreement with
each city where a trail, greenway, or park would be implemented; and
WHEREAS, the new trail from TH 100 to Brookdale as part of the Southwest
Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Project is an example of cooperation between the City and
Three Rivers Park District in implementing this First Tier Trails Plan; and
WHEREAS, the implementation of this First Tier Trails Plan will be an ongoing
process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center continues to support the efforts of the Three Rivers Park District to implement a
first tier system of trails, greenways, and parks and endorses the concept plan for said system.
October 13, 2003
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City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kathleen Carmody
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.