#098 10-17-77 Conservation Fund Contingency Hennepin Trail CorridorResolution # 98
Member Swartz introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE HENNEPIN COUNTY PARK RESERVE DISTRICT'S
EFFORT TO SECURE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND CONTINGENCY
RESERVES FOR THE NORTH HENNEPIN TRAIL CORRIDOR.
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Park Reserve District has poposed the
establishment of a 40 miles multi use North Hennepin Trail Corridor; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council in 1974 included the North Hennepin
Trail Corridor in its Regional Recreation Open Space Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Golden Valley City and Council has reviewed the concept
plan for the proposed Northern Hennepin Trail Corridor; and
WHEREAS; the proposed trail corridor may incorporate existing and/or
proposed Golden Valley Trails as the route between Medicine Lake and Theordore
Wirth Park; and,
WHEREAS, The City has been assured by Hennepin County Park Reserve
District that the City will have final authority over the location of the
proposed trail; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed trail corridor will be readily accessible to the
residents of Golden Valley, providing an outstanding recreational opportunity;
and,
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Park Reserve District intends to submit
application for Land and Water Conservation Fund Contingency Reserves for the
acquisition and development of the North Hennepin Trail Corridor,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Golden Valley supports
the proposed North Hennepin Trail Corridor;
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Cou 1 supports the efforts of the
Hennepin County Park Reserve District to secure 1,8nda wa r conservation fund
contingency reserves for the acquisition and dek�elop nt of the North Hennepin
Trail Corridor". ' ;`
ROBERT R. HOOVER, MAYOR
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JOHN MUR Y, CITY CL RK
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Resolution #98 (con't)
October 17, 1977
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by Member Thorsen and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Swartz and Thorsen and the following
voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed,
adopted and signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
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