Resolution No. 2024-70, Supporting a Long Range Plan for Rice Creek West Regional Trail Corridor
Resolution No. 2024-70
Supporting a Long-Range Plan for Rice Creek West Regional Trail Corridor
Whereas, the County of Anoka is pursuing the development of a multi-purpose regional trail
system that would link local and state trail systems, regional parks, and provide safe and
convenient routes for non-motorized traffic to traverse the County; and
Whereas, in 2015, the Metropolitan Council adopted the 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan, which
supports the implementation of corridors which provide access to high quality natural resources,
regional parks, park reserves, and local areas of interest; and
Whereas, the proposed alignment of the Rice Creek West Regional Trail Corridor would link the
Mississippi River, Rice Creek and the City of Fridley; and
Whereas, the Regional Trail Corridor is strategically located to provide pedestrian access to the
recreational resources along its route; and
Whereas, the Long-Range Plan proposes to include improvements to the regional trail and
amenities within the corridor that will enhance user experience and improve safety; and
Whereas, improvements within Locke Park have been financed by State of Minnesota bonds; and
Whereas, the Long-Range Plan acknowledges Anoka County is no longer responsible for Locke
Park, Locke Lake Park and Plaza Park upon termination of a joint powers agreement in November
of 2023; and
Whereas, the City of Fridley provided easements to Anoka County for segments of the Rice Creek
West Regional Trail within Locke Park, Locke Lake Park, and Plaza Park; and
Whereas, in recognition of its support, the City of Fridley accepts the planned timeline and cost
estimate found in item 10 of the Long-Range Plan pertaining to trail accessibility; and
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the City of Fridley hereby offers its support to Anoka County
for the Rice Creek West Regional Trail Long Range Plan in the City of Fridley.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley on June 24, 2024.
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Scott J. Lund – Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore – City Clerk