RES 12-51 RESOLUTION 12- 51
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
STATING ITS SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI
RIVER TRAIL (U.S.BICYCLE ROUTE 45).
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 along the Mississippi River to be
developed as United States Bike Route 45; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has convened several public
meetings during the previous eighteen months locally and throughout the
river's corridor to gather information, review route alternatives and to
provide assistance; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation in cooperation with road and
trail authorities have proposed a specific route to be designated as the
Mississippi River Trail (USBR 45), a map of which is herein incorporated
into this resolution by reference; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Mississippi River Trail (USER 45) traverses through Elk River
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 Mississippi River Trail (USBR
45), convene meetings and facilitate the resolution of issues and future
alignment revisions within the State,
WHEREAS, the City of Elk River has duly considered said proposed route and
determined it to be a suitable route through the City of Elk River 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 Mississippi River.
NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City of Elk River hereby
expresses its approval and support for the development of the Mississippi River Trail (USBR
45) and requests that the appropriate government officials take action to officially designate
the route accordingly as soon as possible.
Passed and adopted this 17"' day of September 2012.
Arra
Joh 1. Dietz ayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk