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RESOLUTION 2016 -XX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HUGO STATING ITS SUPPORT TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT U.S.BICYCLE ROUTE 41. WHEREAS, bicycle tourism is a growing industry in North America, presently contributing approximately $47 billion dollars a year nationally to the economies of communities that provide facilities for said tourism; and WHEREAS, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has designated a corridor connecting Saint Paul, to Grand Portage State Park, via Duluth, to be developed as United States Bike Route 41; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has convened several public open houses and offered online public comment opportunities throughout the corridor to gather information and review route alternatives; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation in cooperation with road and trail authorities have proposed a specific route to be designated as United States Bike Route 41, a map of which is herein incorporated into this resolution by reference; and WHEREAS, the proposed United States Bike Route 41 traverses through the City of Hugo and is expected to provide a benefit to local residents and businesses; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will continue to maintain statewide mapping and information regarding United States Bike Route 41, convene meetings and facilitate resolving issues and future alignment revisions within the State, WHEREAS, the City of Hugo has duly considered said proposed route and determined it to be a suitable route through the City of Hugo and desire that the route be formally designated so that it can be appropriately mapped and signed, thereby promoting bicycle tourism locally and throughout Minnesota along the corridor. NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City of Hugo hereby expresses its approval and support for the development of United States Bike Route 41 and requests that the appropriate government officials take action to officially designate the route accordingly as soon as possible. ADOPTED by the City Council this 11th Day of August, 2016. Tom Weidt, Mayor ATTEST: Michele Lindau, City Clerk F.2.