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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4531 . . . RESOLUTION # 4531 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TEP ISTEA GRANT FOR A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE ACROSS HIGHWAY 10 WHEREAS, Highway 10 and Long Lake Road is the center of the City, the location of the "downtown" are of the City offering many services and facilities; and, WHEREAS, Highway 10 discourages passage and integrated mobility to the many facilities and services of the c~ty because of the hazards due to high traffic volumes, fast speeds and wide and complicated traffic lanes; and, WHEREAS, Highway 10 also serves as an excellent promotional tool for the community, providing a thoroughfare of many vehicles each day through the City of Mounds View; and, WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View wishes to encourage pedestrian and bicycling transportation and visitation of City services and facilities and therefore wishes to encourage mobility and ease of access to businesses, restaurants, library, churches, schools, parks and city center with the installation of a pedestrian bridge across Highway 10; and, WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View offers many trailway opportunities for recreational endeavors and pedestrian and bicycle transportation modes, with the only problem being the safe passage across Highway 10; and, WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View sees the potential for a pedestrian bridge to provide a focal point to the "downtown" area building community identity and community spirit while offering newfound pedestrian and bicycling opportunities. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Mounds View does hereby approve the submission of a grant through ISTEA, in the TEP classification for the installation of a pedestrian bridge across Highway 10. NOW, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Mounds View is committed to 20% of the cost of the bridge and continued maintenance of the facility. ATTEST: (SEAL)