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Resolution I S- 30
A Resolution of the City of Elk River Supporting Regional Park Designation
Application for Woodland Trails Park in Greater Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the City of Elk River has the authority to act as legal public sponsor for the
application described in the Request for Designation as a Regional Parkin Greater Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the City of Elk River is fully aware of the information provided in the
application and associated responsibilities, including long —term commitments as defined in
the application and related master plan and supporting information as submitted.
WHEREAS, the City of Elk River adopted the Parks and Recreation Master Plan on June
1, 2015 and stated within the plan is the recommendation that Woodland Trails Park
become a strong candidate for regional park status.
WHEREAS, the City of Elk River Parks and Recreation Commission recommended on
June 10, 2015 incorporating Big Tooth Ridge Park and the Great Northern Trail into
Woodland Trails Park as a regional park designation.
WHEREAS, should Woodland Trails Park receive formal designation as a Regional Park
in Greater Minnesota by the Commission, that as the lead applicant, the City of Elk River
has the legal authority to enter into formal designation and funding agreements with the
Commission for the referenced park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk
River, Minnesota, as follows: will comply with all applicable laws and regulations associated
with regional park designation any future grant funding for their respective portions of any
project.
Passed and adopted this 15th day of June 2015. Qiw
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ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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