HomeMy Public PortalAbout2003-008 Resolution Supporting Submission of Grant App to Minn DNR for Trail ConnectionMember Smith introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption.
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 03-08
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION TO
THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (DNR)
FOR TRAIL CONNECTION
WHEREAS, the Minnesota DNR provides qualifying sponsors with funding to assist
with the development of trail connections; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of Local Trail Connections Program is to promote access
between where people live and significant recreation facilities; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Uptown Hamel Trail connects the residents of Medina
and neighboring cities to the Uptown Hamel area and the City's 40-acre Hamel
Legion Park; and
WHEREAS, the City of Medina 2000-2020 Comprehensive Plan, adopted on
September 11, 2000, identifies the Uptown Hamel Trail as a Proposed City Trail as
cited in the map of Existing & Proposed Parks, Trails, Open Space and Natural
Features;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council, City of Medina
approves the submission of the Local Trail Connection Grant to the Minnesota DNR
to assist in the funding of the Uptown Hamel Trail, which would connect the Uptown
Hamel area from Hamel Road north to the residential areas along Sioux Drive and
Hennepin County Road 101 to Hackamore Road.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council, City of Medina agrees to
fund the non -grant share of the project with local funds.
Dated: February 18, 2002
ilip K. - low, (: yor
ATTEST:
C6,('Chad M. Ams Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Brinkman and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof.
Workman, Lane, Zietlow, Smith, Brinkman
And the following voted against same: None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.