HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016.08.15 RESO 2016-22 US Bicycle Route41 RESOLUTION 2016-22
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 l Ph Day of Augus 6.
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Tom Weidt, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michele Lindau, City Clerk