Res 2015- 39 Supporting River to River Greenway Master PlanCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2015-39
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RIVER TO RIVER GREENWAY MASTER PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Mendota Heights has been working with Dakota County on the
development of a master plan for a regional greenway project that would bring new recreational and
open space opportunities to the City of Mendota Heights; and
WHEREAS, the unique approach to trail design outlined in the master plan integrates
functional use, scenic value, historic and environmental interpretation, water quality improvements,
and ecological restoration; and
WHEREAS, the proposed greenway is an identified unit of the Metropolitan Regional Park
System Plan and will establish a link between the Minnesota River and the Mississippi River through
the communities of South St. Paul, West St. Paul, and Mendota Heights; and
WHEREAS, the master plan was developed in accordance with the 2040 Regional Parks
Policy Plan; and
WHEREAS, the alignment identified in the master plan was developed in accordance with
City of Mendota Heights' 2030 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the development and operation of the regional greenway will be a cooperative
effort between Dakota County and the communities through which it extends; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Mendota Heights adopts a resolution
supporting Dakota County's Plans for River to River Greenway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the City of Mendota Heights looks forward to further
discussions and input regarding future planning pertaining to the River to River Greenway.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this sixteenth day of June, 2015.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Sandra Krebsba , Mayor
ATTES
Lorri Smith, City Clerk