RES 13-16RESOLUTION i
►. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
SUPPORTING _ APPLICATION OF BIG LAMINNESOTA FOR
TRANSPORTATION ,
REGIONAL RAIL
WHEREAS, Big Lake, Minnesota is seeking Transportation Economic Development funding from
the State of Minnesota for the proposed Big Lake Regional Rail Park; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Rail Park will create potential for jobs, increased tax base, and improved
rail infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, securing the funding would significantly assist Big Lake in moving forward with the
development of the Big Lake Regional Rail Park; and
WHEREAS, the development of the rail park could create 800 -1,500 full-time jobs, which would
be beneficial to the region, available workforce, community members, and local businesses; and
WHEREAS, support from the Ella River City Council will strengthen the application for funding
and help the Big Lake Regional Rail Park be developed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Elk River that the City
Council officially supports Big Lake's application to the State of Minnesota for Transportation
Economic Development funding for the Big Lake Rail Park project.
Passed and adopted by the Elk River City Council this 1" day of April, 2013.
ATTEST: J ✓ n D� tz, May
Tina Allard, City Clerk