HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2019-41 Supp Segment A of Canadian Pacific Rail Regional Trail Master PlanNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City'pf Edina supports Segment A of the
CP Rail Regional Trail Master Plan.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this en day of
Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota.
, 2019 by the City
ames B. Hovland, Mayor
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ATTEST: ib _ _A
Sharon A T son, City Clerk
CITY OF EDINA
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-41
SUPPORTING SEGMENT A OF THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAIL
REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN
WHEREAS, The City of Edina recognizes the Canadian Pacific Rail Regional Trail (CP
Rail Regional Trail) as an important component of the regional parks system providing a
desirable recreational and non-motorized transportation amenity to the residents of the City
and the region; and
WHEREAS, The CP Rail Regional Trail will provide safe, off-street non-motorized
access to existing regional and state recreation amenities including the Minnesota River,
Hyland Park Reserve, Normandale Lakes District and the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail; and
WHEREAS, The City of Edina recognizes that Three Rivers Park District and the
directly affected cities, have gathered significant public input in the development of the CP
Rail Regional Trail Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, The City of Edina recognizes that Three Rivers Park District has drafted
the CP Rail Regional Trail Master Plan and accepted and responded to public comments
appropriately; and
WHEREAS, The CP Rail Regional Trail Master Plan is consistent with other approved
local and regional plans; and
WHEREAS, The City of Edina supports the acquisition, design, implementation, and
operation of the CP Rail Regional Trail pursuant to the Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, The City of Edina intends to enter into a regional trail cooperative
agreement, if warranted, with the Park District formally outlining the acquisition, design,
implementation, and operation responsibilities of the CP Rail Regional Trail;