HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 93-32 - Supporting Light Rail Transit/Interim Regional Recreation Trail Corridor - 02/16/1993 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 9 3 - 3 2
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT
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 management
of light rail transit corridors located between the Cities of Hopkins and Chanhassen for regional recreational trail
purpose, and
WHEREAS, this trail corridor transverses the City of Eden Prairie and will benefit the citizens by creating a
non-motorized, 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 publicly responsive facilities in a manner that is supportive of natural resources preservation and
public safety,
NOW, THEREFORE, 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, and
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
Further, 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 C C UNCIL this /&D ' of F-e"IX , 1993.
Douglas . Tenpas, M or
ATTEST:
AAL
0 . Frane, City Clerk SEAL