HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution #2013-04, Authorizing Placement Of River Action eTour Signage Along The Mississippi River Trail RESOLUTION#2013-4
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF RIVER ACTION ETOUR SIGNAGE ALONG
THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TRAIL
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Riverdale desires to protect and preserve
the natural beauty and the historical and ecological significance of the Mississippi River
corridor in the City, while developing and enhancing outdoor recreational activities connected
to the River for the benefit of residents as well as visitors;
WHEREAS,the Mississippi River Trail ("MRT") in the City of Riverdale is a
centerpiece of outdoor recreational activities along the Mississippi River that serves as a link
in the nationwide trail system;
WHEREAS,the City Council understands that River Action has offered to provide
eTour signs for placement along the MRT in Riverdale containing natural, historical and
cultural information, and that River Action has provided similar eTour signs to other
communities along the MRT;
WHEREAS,the City Council recognizes that such signs are of non-obtrusive design
and appearance, will not interfere with the natural and ecological features of the MRT, and
will provide public benefit by enhancing the experience of the MRT in Riverdale for residents
and visitors.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RIVERDALE, IOWA, that River Action is authorized to place eTour signs along the
MRT in Riverdale, and the Mayor and/or Council Member Paddock are authorized to
continue discussions and take all necessary steps to finalize the placement of eSigns.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 19 February 2013, by the following
vote:
Ayes: Hupp, Paddock, Halsey Nays:
Channon
Absent: Littrel
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1_A A,Al ____
hery 'hannon, Mayor Pro-Tern
ATTEST:
622A-Gt_-KY)
Paula McIntosh, City Clerk