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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)