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CITY of ORONO
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NO. 5d 97
A RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF A REQUEST FOR PROJECT
FUNDING FOR THE 2006 TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT GRANT
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Dakota Rail Corridor is being planned for a regional recreational trail;
and
WHEREAS, the planned trail will provide a much-needed pedestrian transportation
route to the Navarre commercial area, and to commercial and recreational destinations in cities
along the corridor; and
WHEREAS, the Dakota Rail Corridor is located two blocks north of the Navarre
commercial area, which includes a Park and Ride lot for the Metro Transit (bus) system; and
WHEREAS, Navarre residents have indicated a strong interest in safe pedestrian
connections from the Dakota Rail Corridor to the Navarre commercial area and the Park and
Ride lot; and
WHEREAS, the City of Orono is preparing a proposal for the use of 2006 T.O.D. funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Orono
authorizes the submittal of a proposal for the use of T.O.D. Grant Program funds, and
recommends inclusion of the project in the 2006 T.O.D. Grant Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes and directs the
Mayor and City Administrator to execute any necessary agreements on behalf of the City to
implement the 2006 T.O.D. Grant program.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono, Minnesota at a regular meeting
held on February 13, 2006.
ATTEST:
inda S. Vee, City Clerk
Barbara A. Peterson, Mayor