HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 7269 ,cLoNP)1 p CITY OF ORONO
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE
DAKOTA RAIL-LUCE LINE CONNECTOR REGIONAL TRAIL
WHEREAS,The City of Orono recognizes the Dakota Rail-Luce Line Connector Regional Trail
as an important component of the regional parks system providing a desirable recreational and non-
motorized transportation amenity to the residents of the City and the region; and
WHEREAS, The Dakota Rail-Luce Line Connector Regional Trail will provide safe, off-street
non-motorized access to existing regional and state recreation amenities including the Lake Independence
and Dakota Rail Regional Trails,Baker Park Reserve; and
WHEREAS,The City of Orono recognizes that Three Rivers Park District and the directly affected
cities, have gathered significant public input in the development of the Diamond Lake Regional Trail &
Dakota Rail-Luce Line Connector Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, The City of Orono recognizes that Three Rivers Park District has drafted the
Diamond Lake Regional Trail & Dakota Rail-Luce Line Connector Master Plan and accepted and
responded to public comments appropriately; and
WHEREAS,The Diamond Lake Regional Trail&Dakota Rail-Luce Line Connector Master Plan
is consistent with other approved local and regional plans; and
WHEREAS, The City of Orono supports the acquisition, design, implementation, and operation
of the Dakota Rail-Luce Line Connector Regional Trail pursuant to the Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, The City of Orono intends to enter into a regional trail cooperative agreement, if
warranted,with the Park District formally outlining the acquisition,design, implementation,and operation
responsibilities of the Dakota Rail-Luce Line Connector Regional Trail; and
THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the City of Orono supports the Diamond Lake Regional
Trail &Dakota Rail-Luce Line Connector Master Plan.
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Adopted this /✓ day of Jane , 2022.
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Aaron Printup,Acting Mayo
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nna Carlson, City Clerk