HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1980-208CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special meeting of
the City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota was held an—the
24th day of March 19 80. The fo7'owing members were
present: Mayor Hunt, Counci mem ers o t, Yells and Schneider
The follow ng members were a sen : Councilmember DavenDort
Councilmember Hoyt introduced the following Pesolution and
moved its a optlor,:
RESOLUTION NO. 80-208
AUTHORIZING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR COUNTY ROAD 15 BIKEWAY
WHEREAS, the adopted Trail System Plan reflects a Bikeway along County Road 15
extending from County Road 73 to Vicksburg Lane; and
WHEREAS, the 1980-81 Parks C.I.P. contemplates the construction of the County
Road 15 Bikeway; and
WHEREAS, the Plymouth City Council has accepted feasibility reports for Bikeway
construction along County Road 15; and
WHEREAS, Council has directed that staff explore alternate funding sources; and
WHEREAS, staff has identified the Minnesota Department of Transportation and
Hennepin County Department of Transportation as alternate funding agencies;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH,
MINNESOTA that:
1. The County Road 15 Bikeway project be phased for 1980 and 1981 construction
so as to maximize the funding resources of grants from the respective agencies.
2. A public hearing be held for the entire project so as to inform the citizens
directly affected by the improvement.
3. Acquisition of required easements should be undertaken as soon as plans and
specifications are prepared and approved.
4. Construction plans and specifications be prepared at an estimated cost of
$13,500 to be appropriated from the Park Dedication Fund, Trails Account.
to the Construction Account (401-401-810-708).
5. Staff be directed to apply for 1981 construction grants at the appropriate
time to insure Bikeway construction in 1981 of the western segment.
6. That the City accepts the State Grant in the amount of $105,874 and the
County Grant in the amount of $35,512.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by
and upon vote being taken thereon, the
T01lowing voted in favor thereof: _ M'avor Hunt, Councilmembers Hoyt, Ngi1s
—and Schneider
ine TorrowIng voted against or abstained:
Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly pa