Res 1993 - 21 Supporting Efforts of Eagan to Develop Trailway Connections into the MN River Valley Trails SystemCITY OF NiENDOTA HEIGHTS
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RESOLUTION NOe 93- 2�
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING EFFORTS OF THE CITY OF EAGAN TO DEVELOP
TRAILWAY CONNECTIONS INTO THE MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY TRAILS SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Naturalltesources, Dakota
County and the Cities of Minneapolis, St. Paul, Mendota Heights,
Bloomington and Eagan have established an informal coalition to
jointly pursue the coordinated development of trail connections and
linkages through the Minnesota River Valley; and
WHEREAS, this network of trails will offer the public enhanced
opportunities for trail related recreation including bicycling,
walking, jogging, nature enjoyment, and other recreation pursuits
in and around the Minnesota and Mississippi River Valleys; and
WHEREAS, an integrated system of trails will provide citizens
with new opportunities to gain direct pedestrian access to
significant points of destination in adjoining communities,
including the Mall of America, Fort Snelling State Park, Minnehaha
Park, Hidden Falls/Crosby Farm Park, Lilydale/Harriet Island Park,
Lebanon Hills Regional Park, and the Minnesota Zoo; and
WHEREAS, the completion of key trail linkages will afford
local commuters with alternative modes of pedestrian transportation
to and from major employers within the Minnesota River Valley area
including the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, Veteran's
Hospital, Ford Motor Company, Mall of America, Blue Cross/Blue
Shield Corporation and Northwest Airlines, to name a few; and
WHEREA5, the City of Eagan has placed its highest priority on
trails connections into the Minnesota River Valley thereby
promotion the inter-agency trails network concept; and
WHEREAS, the City of Eagan has applied for matching federal
ISTEA funds to construct such trails.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HE�REBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Mendota Heights that the City of Mendota Heights endorses
the application by the City of Eagan for ISTEA funds to complete
trail connections to the Minnesota River Valley trails system.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 6th
day of April, 1993.
ATTEST:
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athleen M. Swanson,
City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
BY �...�. � . �Ll.�.�.,..�
Charles E. Mertensotto,
Mayor