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�� G'tiF RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT
OF THE CONVERSION OF THE
DAKOTA RAIL RAILROAD CORRIDOR �
TO A REGIONAL RECREATIONAL TRAII.
WHEREAS, the Dakota Rail Railroad runs through some of the most environmentally
sensitive, densely populated, and scenic areas of Orono; and �
WHEREAS, the Dakota Rail Railroad is in a state of severe deterioration, such that even
at very slow speeds there is a substantial probability of derailment; and
WHEREAS, the owner of the railroad has indicated the railroad will be shut down unless
they receive financial assistance in the amount of several million dollars from the State or Federal
government to upgrade the line; and
• WHEREAS,the Dakota Rail line serves a very small number of shippers; and
WHEREAS,an upgrade of the railroad would result in a dramatic increase in impacts of the
railroad on the residential neighborhoods adjacent to the railroad; and
WHEREAS, the conversion of the railroad to a regional recreational trail would eliminate
the adverse impacts of the railroad use on the most environmentally sensitive and densely populated
areas of the City; and
WHEREAS,the conversion of the rail corridor to a trail would provide a trail through some
of the most scenic areas of Orono; and
WHEREAS,Hennepin Parks has indicated that if the cities along the trail are supportive of
the conversion, Hennepin Parks would be interested in working with the cities to make the trail a
reality.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orono City Council does hereby
indicate its support for the conversion of the Dakota Rail Railroad corridor to a regional recreational
trail. .
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�� G'�� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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Adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting held on November 8, 1999.
ATTEST:
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in a S. Vee, City Clerk Gabriel J'abbour, Mayor �
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