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C ITY OF P LYMOUTH
R ESOLUTION N O. 2023-292
R ESOLUTION C OMMITTING TO C OMPLETING P ORTIONS OF THE T HREE R IVERS P ARK D ISTRICT’S
E AGLE L AKE R EGIONAL T RAIL AND A CCEPTING R EGIONAL S OLICITATION G RANT F UNDS FOR THE
S TATION 73 (TRIP) T RANSIT AND R EGIONAL I MPROVEMENT P ROJECT (ST250003)
WHEREAS, the Station 73 Transit and Regional Trail Improvement Project (TRIP) is listed in the
proposed 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Plan; and
WHEREAS, the project involves constructing pedestrian and regional bicycle trail systems, a
Highway 55 pedestrian and bicycle underpass, inline bus platforms on Highway 55, improvements to
South Shore Drive and 10th Avenue, realignment of CSAH 73, and Station 73 Transit Station mobility
improvements; and
WHEREAS, the trail connections contemplated with the project are supported by the Three
Rivers Park District Bryant to Eagle Lake Regional Trail master plan; and
WHEREAS, the Three Rivers Park District applied for and was successful in procuring 2022
Federal Multiuse Trails and Bicycle Facilities grant funds through the Metropolitan Council Regional
Solicitation; and
WHEREAS, the Three Rivers Park District grant award for the Eagle Lake Regional Trail contained
multiple trail segments including a portion between Highway 55 and a point 780 feet south of Ridgedale
Drive in Plymouth; and
WHEREAS, the segment located in Plymouth is included in the Station 73 TRIP scope; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth and Three Rivers Park District desire to complete the trail
construction under one project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth understands that the $800,000 in funds awarded for this section of
trail may not be available at the start of construction in 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth recognizes a 20 percent local match is required; and
WHEREAS, the Three Rivers Park District and City of Plymouth plan to enter into a separate
agreement for additional funds toward regional trail construction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH,
MINNESOTA that the City of Plymouth agrees to accept the award and may enter into an agreement
with the Metropolitan Council for the portion of the Eagle Lake Regional Trail awarded project
referenced in this resolution and that the City of Plymouth will comply with all applicable laws,
requirements, and regulations as stated in the grant agreement.
APPROVED by the City Council on this 28th day of November, 2023.
Resolution 2023-292
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STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS.
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, certifies
that I compared the foregoing resolution adopted at a meeting of the Plymouth City Council on November 28,
2023, with the original thereof on file in my office, and the same is a correct transcription thereof.
WITNESS my hand officially as such City Clerk and the Corporate seal of the City this ___________day of
__________________, __________.
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Jodi Gallup, City Clerk