HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2003-299CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-299
ACCEPTING DONATION OF MATERIAL FOR FLAGS TO BE USED FOR
THE "WAVE, WAIT AND WALK" CROSSWALK PROGRAM
WHEREAS, in May 2003, the City began testing a new program called "Wave, Wait and
Walk" to address safety concerns of both motorists and pedestrians at crosswalks; and
WHEREAS, the City is testing the program at four locations in the summer of 2003,
including: 50th Avenue & Schmidt Lake Road, Fernbrook Lane & Dallas Lane/Plymouth
Creek Playfield, Zachary Lane & 39th Avenue, and Vicksburg Lane at the Luce Line
Trail; and
WHEREAS, bright colored flags will be provided at each location for the pedestrian to
use to get the drivers' attention and indicate that they are waiting to cross; and
WHEREAS, Headlights Corporation, wishes to donate scrap material for the flags to the
City to use for this program; and
WHEREAS, per Mn Statute 465.03, a resolution accepting a gift by a municipality
requires a 2/3 vote of the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL that
the City does hereby accept the material for the flags to be used for the "Wave, Wait and
Walk" experimental crosswalk program.
Adopted by the City Council on July 8, 2003.