93-015
RESOLUTION NO. 15- 93
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A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE
LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT/INTERIM REGIONAL RECREATION TRAIL CORRIDOR
WHEREAS, the Suburban Hennepin Regional park District (Hennepin Parks) has entered into
a Permit Agreement with the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority (HCRRA) for the interim
use and management of light-rail transit corridors located between the cities of Hopkins and Chanhassen
and the cities of Hopkins and Victoria for regional recreational trail purposes; and
WHEREAS, this Trail Corridor, located between the cities of Hopkins and Victoria, traverses the
City of Shorewood and will benefit the citizens by creating an off-road transportation link and
recreational trail through the western suburbs which is proposed to eventually connect to the City of
Minneapolis as well as other Regional Trail Corridors in the Metropolitan Area; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the advantages to the public in having the trail consistently
developed, signed and managed by one regional recreation agency with the cooperation of and in
coordination with local municipalities; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin Parks has in the operation of its regional parks, park reserves and the
North Hennepin Regional Trail corridor demonstrated its knowledge and experience in designing,
administering, and maintaining high quality and publicly responsive facilities in a manner that is
supportive of natural resources preservation and public safety; and
. WHEREAS, the Shorewood Park Commission has reviewed the issue thoroughly and unanimously
recommended adoption of this Resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Shorewood supports Hennepin Parks
development and cooperative management of the Light Rail Transit/Interim Regional Recreational
Trail Corridors and will assist and coordinate its efforts with other communities along the Interim Trail
to provide the best possible experience for the citizens of Shorewood; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Shorewood supports Hennepin Parks efforts to
secure federal, state and regional funding to complete the development of and initiate the operation of
these corridors in a timely manner; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City supports the retention of recreational trail use of
the corridors as a joint use with the proposed future light-rail transit service.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, of the City of Shorewood this 25th day of January, 1993.
ATTEST:
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Barbara. B. el, ayor
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