HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 6587CITY OF ORONO
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NO. 5 87
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT
FOR THE
DAKOTA RAIL REGIONAL TRAIL
HENNEPIN COUNTY BIKEWAY GRANT REQUEST
Whereas, Three Rivers Park District, Hennepin County and the City of Orono desire to
complete a protected bikeway gap from the Dakota Rail Regional Trail to the Navarre
Community along the west side of County Road 19 to Livingston Avenue; and
Whereas, completion of the gap would provide a protected bikeway for trail users to
safely access the city's park and ride facility and commercial retail area; and
Whereas, the City of Orono will provide up to 10 dedicated parking stalls for Regional
Trail and City park parking in the City park and ride lot; and
Whereas, the Park District is requesting grant funds from the Hennepin County Bikeway
Grant Program for the completion of the connection; and
Whereas, the City supports the Park District's Hennepin County Bikeway Grant
application and agrees to partner with Three Rivers Park District and Hennepin County on the
project; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City supports Three Rivers Park
District's Hennepin County Grant Application for construction of this protected bikeway along
County Road 19 from the Dakota Rail Regional Trail to Livingston Avenue.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono, Minnesota at a regular meeting held
February 22, 2016.
ATTEST:
Diane Tiegs; City Clerk
Lili Tod McMillan, Mayor