07-21 - 04-04 - Submit Grant for 2007 Non-Motorized Transportation - Douglas Dr Corridor •
Resolution 07-21 April 4, 2007
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT PROPOSAL
FOR THE 2007 NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION PILOT PROGRAM
DOUGLAS DRIVE CORRIDOR
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota, has an interest in improving
conditions for pedestrians, bikers and transit along the Douglas Drive (CSAH 102) corridor;
and,
WHEREAS, the extension of the Luce Line Recreation Trail through Golden Valley
intersects with Douglas Drive and provides an opportunity to improve local connections to a
regional non-motorized transportation corridor to the City of Minneapolis; and,
WHEREAS, the Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program offers planning grants
to promote consideration of the connections desired by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley can use its comprehensive planning process
and budget to enhance grant funds and facilitate the study process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of Golden
Valley that:
1. Staff is directed to prepare and submit a planning grant application for the 2007
Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program Grant focused on the Douglas Drive
corridor; and
2. If said planning grant is awarded to the City of Golden Valley, the City Council
authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a grant agreement.
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Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
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Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Freiberg
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.