HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1997-354CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 97- 354
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT
NORTH HENNEPIN REGIONAL TRAIL,
WHEREAS, the %burban Hecnepin Regional Park District ftnoepin Parka) Board of
Commissioners has voted to tltnd the completion of the North Hennepin Regional Trail,
in its entirety:
WHEREAS, this regional trail traverses the City of Plymouth and will benefit the
citizens by creating an off-road transportation link and recreational trail through
northern suburbs which is proposed to connect the Cities of Maple Grove. Plymouth.
Golden Valley, Minneapolis, Brooklyn Center. and Brooklyn Park; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin Puke has demonstrated its knowledge and experience in
designing, conswcdng and operating regional trails in a high quality manner that is
supportive of natural resouroes preservation and public safety;
WHEREAS, no commitment of financial reserves from the City of Plymouth is being
requested;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that the City of Plymouth supporta
Hennepin Parks acquisition, development and management of the North Hennepin
Regional Trail and will conchae to assist and coordinate with Hennepin Parka to
provide the best possible regional corridor; and
The City of Plymouth supports Hennepin Parks' initiative to use General Obligation
Bonds to advance the finding necessary ibr the completion of the North Hennepin
Regional Trull and to secure timely reimbursement of said tUnding from the State of
Minnesota and Metropolitan Council's Regional Space Capital Improvement Pmgratn.
Adopted by the Plymouth City Council on June 189 1997.