HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-151 CCR Member Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-151
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER STATING ITS
SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TRAIL
(U.S. BICYCLE ROUTE 45)
WHEREAS, bicycle tourism is a growing industry in North America, presently
contributing approximately $47 billion dollars a year nationally to the economies of communities
that provide facilities for said tourism; and
WHEREAS, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Officials (AASHTO) has designated a corridor along the Mississippi River to be developed as
United States Bike Route 45; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has convened several
public meetings during the previous eighteen months locally and throughout the river's corridor to
gather information, review route alternatives and to provide assistance; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation in cooperation with road
and trail authorities have proposed a specific route to be designated as the Mississippi River Trail
(USBR 45), a map of which is herein incorporated into this resolution by reference; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Mississippi River Trail (USBR 45) traverses through
Brooklyn Center and is expected to provide a benefit to local residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will continue to maintain
statewide mapping and information regarding Mississippi River Trail(USBR 45),convene meetings
and facilitate the resolution of issues and future alignment revisions within the State; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center has duly considered said proposed route
and determined it to be a suitable route through Brooklyn Center and desire that the route be formally
designated so it can be appropriately mapped and signed,thereby promoting bicycle tourism locally
and throughout Minnesota along the Mississippi River.
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center,Minnesota,that it expresses its approval and support for the development of the Mississippi
River Trail(USBR 45)and requests that the appropriate government officials take action to officially
designate the route accordingly as soon as possible.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2012-151
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November 26 2012
Date P Mayor
ATTEST: kmAte't
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Dan Ryan
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.