RES 2012-87 - 15010RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -87
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA STATING ITS SUPPORT 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 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 Minnesota Department of Transportation 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 the City of Fridley and is
expected to provide a benefit to local residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will continue to maintain statewide mapping
and information regarding Mississippi River Trail (USBR 45), convene meetings and facilitate the
resolution of issues and future alignment revisions within the State,
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley has duly considered said proposed route and determined it to be a
suitable route through the City of Fridley 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 IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fridley that it
hereby expresses its approval and support for the development of the Mississippi River Trail (USBR 45)
and requests that the appropriate government officials take action to officially designate the route
accordingly as soon as passible.
ALL RESOLUTIONS AND PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS INSOFAR AS THEY CONFLICT
WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION BE AND THE SAME ARE HEREBY
RESCINDED.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 3RD
DAY OF DECEMBER 2012.
ScoTt J. Lund, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debra A. Skagen, Ca Clerk