RES 1975-85 - 00007598108
RESOLUTION NO. 85 - 1975
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A BIKEWAY /WALKWAY SYSTEMS PLAN FOR THE CITY OF FRIDLEY
WHEREAS, the use of bikeways and walkways has become increasingly
important as a significant mode of transportation within the City of Fridley; and
WHEREAS, planning for bicycles and pedestrians has become increasingly '
improtant and the need for developing a systematic, practical and comprehensive
approach to a full range of bicycle and pedestrian related issues is required
to provide a safe, efficient and enjoyable bikeway /walkway system; and
WHEREAS, a bikeway /walkway system will provide an improved level of
safety to ensure the health and welfare of the pedestrian, bicyclist and the
motorist; and
WHEREAS, it is improtant to provide and maintain a system to achieve
a high recreation potential; and
WHEREAS, a bikeway /walkway system will promote and enhance environ-
mental and ecological awareness; and
WHEREAS, the bikeway /walkway system is proposed to be flexible in
implementation which will allow modifications to provide compatability with
new and existing development; and
WHEREAS, the Bikeway /Walkway Systems Plan has been prepared by the City
of Fridley Planning Department in cooperation with a Citizen Bikeway /Walkway
Committee. The plan has been reviewed and modified after public hearings were
held before the Committee and the City Council.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Fridley adopts the Bikeway /Walkway Systems Plan attached as Exhibit A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Fridley
has the right to review and modify the plan in order to provide a systematic
implementation and fair assessment of costs.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 7TH DAY
OF JULY, 1975.
MAYOR - WIL1AM J. NEE
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK - MARVIN C. BRUNSELL
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