HomeMy WebLinkAbout25-112 - Resolution - Rice Creek N Regional Trail - PlanCITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 25-112
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE LONG-RANGE PLAN FOR
THE RICE CREEK NORTH REGIONAL TRAIL
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 2025, the Metropolitan Council adopted the 2050 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 North Regional Trail would link the
cities of Shoreview in Ramsey County, Blaine, Circle Pines and Lino Lakes in Anoka County, and
WHEREAS, the Regional Trail Corridor is strategically located to provide pedestrian and
bike access to the recreational and natural resources along its route, and
WHEREAS, parts of the Regional Trail Corridor are already constructed and established,
and
WHEREAS, the Long -Range Plan for the Regional Trail addresses and establishes the
entire trail corridor, but also focuses on addressing the missing link in the City of Circle Pines.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City of Lino Lakes, hereby offers its support to
Anoka County in its efforts to cooperatively develop the Rice Creek North Regional Trail.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to
execute such agreement on behalf of the City.
Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 251h day of August, 2025.
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Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
Roberta Colotti, City Clerk