HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2000-165 - Application for the Livable Communities Demonstration Program - 10/03/2000 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY,MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-165
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR THE LIVABLE
COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS,the City of Eden Prairie is a participant in the Livable Communities Act's
Housing Incentives Program for 2000 as determined by the Metropolitan Council, and is
therefore eligible to make application for funds under the Livable Communities Demonstration
Account; and
WHEREAS,the City has identified a proposed project within the City that meets the
Demonstration Account's purpose(s) and criteria; and
WHEREAS,the City has the institutional,managerial and financial capability to ensure
adequate project administration; and
WHEREAS,the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
as stated in the contract agreements; and
WHEREAS,the City Council of Eden Prairie,Minnesota agrees to act as legal sponsor
for the project contained in the demonstration Account application submitted on September 22,
2000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to apply to
the Metropolitan Council for this funding on behalf of the City of Eden Prairie and to execute
such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant.
ADOPTED,by the City Council on October Aean
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Kathleen A. Porta, City Clerk
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY,NIINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.2000-166
TH 212 LEVHTED USE PERNIIT
BRYANT LAKE TRAIL
WHEREAS, the City of Eden Prairie has an adopted hikeway/bikeway, trail and sidewalk plan
for the community;
WHEREAS,Bryant Lake Park is a premier recreational facility for the City of Eden Prairie,but
has no pedestrian or.bicycle link to the community;
WHEREAS, the City of Eden Prairie has designated the trail segment between Valley View
Road and Rowland Road along Bryant Lake Drive and Shady Oak Road to connect Bryant Lake
Park as a system priority;
WHEREAS, the trail segment ranked high enough in regional significance to secure a Grant for
approximately 30%of the construction cost;
WHEREAS, part of the trail will need to be constructed within right-of-way owned by the
Minnesota Department of Transportation(MnDOT); and
WHEREAS,MnDOT has a specific process—limited use permits and construction permits—for
construction of facilities within their right-of-way.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Eden Prairie City Council that:
1. MnDOT is hereby requested to grant a limited use permit to allow construction of a
trail along Bryant Lake Drive between Valley View Road and Rowland Road.
2. MnDOT is hereby requested to grant a construction permit for the project.
3. Staff is authorized and directed to prepare the necessary documents to secure the
permits.
4. The City of Eden Prairie will assume maintenance and ownership responsibilities for
the completed trail segment within MnDOT right-of-way.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on October 3,2000.
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Kathl en A.Porta, City Clerk