HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 92-242 - Support for Light Rail Transit/Interim Regional Recreation Trail - 12/08/1992 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 92'242
OA RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT/INTERIM REGIONAL RECREATION
TRAIL CORRIDOR
. WHEREAS,The Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District(Hennepin Parks)has entered into a Permit
Agreement with the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority (HCRRA) for the interim use and
managemnet of light-rail transit corridors located between the Cities of Hopkins and Chanhassen and the Cities
of Hopkins and Victoria for regional recreational trail purposes; and
WHEREAS, this Trail Corridor traverses the City of Eden Prairie and will benefit the citizens by
creating a non-monitorized, off-road transportation link and recreational trail through the western suburbs which
is proposed to eventually connect to the City of Minneapolis as well as other Regional Trail Corridors in the
Metropolitan Area; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the advantages to the public in having the trail consistently developed,
signed and managed by one regional recreation agency with the cooperation of and in coordination with local
municipalities; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin Parks has in the operation of its regional parks, park reserves and the North
Hennepin Regional Trail corridor demonstrated its knowledge and experience in designing, administering, and
maintaining high quality and publically responsive facilities in a manner that is supportive of natural resources
preservation and public safety,
• BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Eden Prairie supports Hennepin Parks development and
cooperative management of the Light Rail Transit/Interim Regional Recreational Trail Corridors and will assist
and coordinate its efforts with other communities along the Interim Trail to provide the best possible experience
for the citizens of Eden Prairie;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Eden Prairie supports Hennepin parks efforts to
secure federal, state and regional funding to complete the development of and initiate the operation of these
corridors in a timely manner, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City supports the retention of recreational trail use of the
corridors as a joint use with the proposed future light-rail transit service.
ADOPTED BY THE EDEN PRAIRIE CITY C p7btu
TH DAY DECEMBER, 1992.
ouglas B.r1as, Mayor
ATTEST:
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7o = . rane, City Clerk