RES 1979-34 - 0000667948
RESOLUTION NO. 34 - 1979
GREAT RIVER ROAD SPUR ROUTE DESIGNATION OF EAST RIVER ROAD
NORTH OF I -694
WHEREAS, Great River Road designation has been given to East River Road
South of I -694 in the City of Fridley, MN., and
WHEREAS, that designation crosses over to West River Road (Hwy. 169)
at I -694 and continues north to Champlin, and
WHEREAS, East River Road (the Historic Red River Trail - 1847) north
of I -694 has three potential projects that would greatly benefit the users
of the Great River Road and would promote the beauty and history of the
Great River as per the intent of the Federal legislation, and
WHEREAS, these projects include the Islands of Peace Park, Banfill
Tavern Historical Site (on the National Register of historic places) and
Springbrook Nature Center, and
WHEREAS, present legislation does not allow for spur routes on the
opposite side of the river from the designated Great River Road.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY:
That exception be taken in those instances where the route designation
crosses the river to allow Spur routes to continue up to 6 miles where there
are projects which will benefit the users of the Great River Road and promote
the beauty and history of the Mississippi River.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fridley re-
quests that the representatives of the State of Minnesota support this position
for the benefit of its residents and users of the Great River Road.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 26th DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 1979.
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MAYOR - WILLIAM J. NEE
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK - MARVIN C. BRUNSELL