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June 27, 2005
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CITY OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.05 -82
SUPPORTING ANOKA COUNTY FEDERAL FUNDING APPLICATION FOR THE
RICE CREEK CHAIN OF LAKES NORTH REGIONAL TRAIL IMPROVEMTNS
WHEREAS, the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve provides for open
space and recreational opportunities for the City of Lino Lakes, surrounding
communities and the metropolitan area as a whole;
WHEREAS, development of the regional trail network provides opportunities for citizens
to experience and enjoy the natural amenities offered by the Park; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes has previously constructed trail improvements to
integrate the city trail system with the regional trail system to provide multimodal
transportation opportunities for its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City's Parks, Natural Open Space /Greenways and Trail System Plan
promotes the improvement of linear greenway /trail corridors radiating from the Regional
Park with the anticipation of connecting to regional trail improvements; and
• WHEREAS, the proposed regional trail improvements will connect to trail improvements
being constructed by the City as part of the City's mixed use, pedestrian oriented
downtown development (Legacy at Woods Edge) that was, in part, funded by the
Metropolitan Council in accordance with the Livable Communities Act.
WHEREAS, the proposed regional trail will provide connections to neighboring
communities and adjacent counties following Rice Creek watershed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA:
That the City of Lino Lakes strongly supports the request of Anoka County for Federal
Transportation Enhancement Funding for the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes North
Regional Trail Improvements.
Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 27th day of June, 2005
Ann Blair /pity Clerk
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Joh
eso , Mayor