HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2012-024 RESOLUTION 2012-024
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE TO DEVELOP
THE PROPOSED TRAIL PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights supports the grant application made to the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the Local Trail Connections Program. The application
is to construct 1,000 feet of paved trail known as the Hart Lake Trail from 37th Avenue to 39th Avenue
along the west side of Hart Boulevard, and to construct 200 feet of paved trail known as the 39th
Avenue Trail along the south side of 39th Avenue between Hart Boulevard and Cleveland Street. The
trail system is located adjacent to Hart Lake and will connect 37th Avenue to Prestemon Park, and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has a Development Agreement to received payment from
the Lighthouse of Columbia Heights Development for the purpose of developing the Hart Lake Trail,
that will be of immediate benefit to the residents of this assisted living establishment, and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is committed to promoting active living and healthy
lifestyles among residents of the City of Columbia Heights and is consistent with the City's Pedestrian
and Bicycle Mobility Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, if the City of Columbia Heights is awarded a grant by
the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the City of Columbia Heights agrees to accept the
grant award, and may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above-referenced
project. The City of Columbia Heights will comply with all applicable laws, environmental
requirements and regulations as stated in the grant agreement, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights names the fiscal
agent for the City of Columbia Heights for this project as:
Joseph Kloiber
Finance Director
City of Columbia Heights
590 40th Avenue NE
Columbia Heights,MN 55421
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,the City of Columbia Heights hereby assures the above trail will
be maintained for a period of no less than 20 years.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to
apply for and execute such agreements as are necessary to implement those projects receiving DNR
Local Trail Connection Grant Funding on behalf of the City.
Passed this 26th day of March, 2012 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Offered by: Diehm
Seconded by: Schmitt
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams,Nawrocki, Diehm, Schmitt
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Mayor Gary L. 'eterson
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