HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-090 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2009/07/06RESOLUTION NO. 09-090
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE
ACTIVE LIVING, SIDEWALKS AND TRAILS PLAN
FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, strives to be a livable community; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community; and
WHEREAS, a stated goal of Vision St. Louis Park is that, "St. Louis Park has a connected
network of safe sidewalks and trails to encourage physical fitness and non-polluting transportation
options. The city encourages trail use by members of all ages and physical abilities," and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park has an interest in improving safety, continuity,
choices, and access to the bicycle, pedestrian and transit systems for its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park proposed an "Active Living" study of the City's
bicycle, pedestrian and transit networks, and was awarded funds by Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Minnesota to prepare the plan; and
WHEREAS, work on the plan proceeded with input from City Council, Planning
Commission, Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, a ten -member citizen advisory
committee, and city staff; and
WHEREAS, public input was gathered through meetings with City Council, boards and
commissions, a citizen advisory committee, community workshop, community open house, and
online web -based outreach; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Advisory Committee, Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission,
Planning Commission and City Council reviewed the study and provided comments and other
input that has been incorporated into the plan; and
WHEREAS, the plan includes content reviewing existing conditions, current and future
needs for improved pedestrian and bicycle activity, recommended improvements, and
implementation strategies; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Advisory Committee and Parks and Recreation Advisory
Commission recommended approval of plan; and
WHEREAS, the contents of Case No. 07-11-MISC are hereby entered into and made part
of the record for this planning study.
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CONCLUSION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of St. Louis
Park that it accepts the content, recommendations, and implementation strategies of the Active
Living, Sidewalks and Trails Plan, subject to the following conditions and recommendations:
1. The plan consists of bicycle, pedestrian, and transit recommendations for the City of St.
Louis Park. The plan shall serve as background information for future decisions related
to transportation improvements designed and constructed in the study area.
2. Additional study and further analysis will be necessary to determine the feasibility and
design of recommended improvements. Where necessary, such study and analysis will be
undertaken prior to implementation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council for the City of St. Louis Park
hereby directs city staff to incorporate the plan goals and policies, as appropriate, into the
Comprehensive Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council for the City of St. Louis Park
hereby ects city staff to prepare more detailed implementation plans to be considered in the City's
capital im
rovements planning process.
Revie ed fo
Administration:
Ci
Attest:
Clerk
Ado' t • by the City Council July 6, 2009
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