HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-02-11 PACKET 07.C.RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -XXX
A RESOLUTION STATING THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF
COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
MISSISSIPPI RIVER TRAIL (U.S. BICYCLE ROUTE 45)
WHEREAS, bicycle tourism is a growing industry in North America, presently
contributing approximately $47 billion dollars a year nationally to the economies of
communities that provide facilities for said tourism; and
WHEREAS, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Officials (AASHTO) has designated a corridor along the Mississippi River to be
developed as United States Bike Route 45; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn /DOT) has
convened several public meetings during the previous eighteen months locally and
throughout the River's corridor to gather information, review route alternatives, and to
provide assistance; and
WHEREAS, the Mn /DOT in cooperation with road and trail authorities have
proposed a specific route to be designated as the Mississippi River Trail (USBR 45), a
map of which is herein incorporated into this resolution by reference; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Mississippi River Trail (USBR 45) traverses through
Cottage Grove and is expected to provide a benefit to local residents and businesses;
and
WHEREAS, the Mn /DOT will continue to maintain statewide mapping and
information regarding the Mississippi River Trail (USBR 45), convene meetings, and
facilitate the resolution of issues and future alignment revisions within the State; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cottage Grove has a variety of high quality natural and
built environments that will complement and contribute to the experience of the bicyclist
utilizing USBR 45; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cottage Grove has duly considered said proposed route
and determined it to be a suitable route through the city and desire that the route be
formally designated so that it can be appropriately mapped and signed, thereby
promoting bicycle tourism locally and throughout Minnesota along the Mississippi
River.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Cottage
Grove, County of Washington, State of Minnesota, hereby expresses its approval and
support for the development of the Mississippi River Trail (USBR 45) and requests that
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the appropriate government officials take action to officially designate the route
accordingly as soon as possible. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same are hereby rescinded.
Passed this [Day] day of [Month] 2013.
Myron Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk
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