HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-151 CCRMember Ed Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-151
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE SUBURBAN HENNEPIN REGIONAL PARK
DISTRICT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TRAIL FROM TH 100 TO
BROOKDALE
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center desires to construct Phase I of the Brooklyn
CenterlRobbinsdale Regional Trail Corridor identified in the First Tier Trails, Greenways, and Parks
Plan prepared for the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District; and
WHEREAS, the City Council previously expressed its support of the concept of
Regional Trails and the First Tier Trail Plan by Resolution 2000-71; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center has worked with the cities of Robbinsdale
and Crystal to coordinate planning and construction of this and other trails; and
WHEREAS, a joint application by the cities of Brooklyn Center and Robbinsdale has
been prepared detailing the construction of Phase I of the Brooklyn CenterlRobbinsdale Regional
Trail, from CSAH 81/Broadway in Robbinsdale to CSAH 152 in Brooklyn Center at Brookdale
Center; and
WHEREAS, the two cities jointly request funding from the Suburban Hennepin
Regional Park District in the amount of $325,000 to help finance the construction of Phase I,
supplementing funds dedicated by MnIDOT and the cities; and
WHEREAS, each city is prepared to dedicate operating easements over said trail, and
to negotiate cooperative agreements regarding operations and maintenance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that
1. The joint application of the cities of Brooklyn Center and Robbinsdale to the
Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District for construction funds in the amount
of $325,000 is hereby authorized.
2. Staff and the City Attorney are hereby authorized to enter into negotiations with
the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District for the development of a
cooperative agreement regarding operations and maintenance.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-151
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November 13, 2001
Date
ATTEST: ~Qll
City Clerk
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Mayor a
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kay Lasman
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, Bob Peppe, and Tim Ricker;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.