Res 2023-93 Support DC App for Regional Soliciation Grant to Fund Construction of Portion of the River to River GreenwayCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2023-93
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR DAKOTA COUNTY'S APPLICATION
FOR A REGIONAL SOLICITATION GRANT TO FUND CONSTRUCTION OF A
PORTION OF THE RIVER TO RIVER GREENWAY
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council, through its Transportation Advisory Board, is
accepting applications for its 2024 Regional Solicitation program for motorized and non -
motorized transportation projects through December 15, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the program uses federal funding to support investments in multi -use trails
throughout the Twin Cities; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County is preparing a grant application for the portion of the River
to River Greenway that extends from Marie Avenue to TH 149 (Dodd Road) and includes a
grade separated crossing of TH 149 (Dodd Road); and
WHEREAS, the proposed trail project was identified in the River to River Greenway
Master Plan and the City of Mendota Heights Bike and Trail Master Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City
of Mendota Heights, Minnesota that:
1. The City of Mendota Heights is supportive of Dakota Comity's application for a
Regional Solicitation Grant for this project and City Staff is authorized to prepare a
letter which expresses support for the application and acknowledges the proposed
layout of the project.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this sixth day of December, 2023.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
ATTEST
. Levine, Mayor
N : ncy B er, City Clerk