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RESOLUTION NO. 14-006
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO
THE FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM FOR
THE NORTHWESTERN BNSF TRAIL CROSSING
WHERAS, The Metropolitan Council coordinates applications for funding under the
Federal Transportation Alternatives Program Fund; and
WHERAS, the City Council of St. Louis Park unanimously adopted the 10 -year
"Connect the Park!" Initiative to add additional sidewalk, trails, bike lanes, and bikeways
throughout the community over the next 10 years; and
WHERAS, the Northwestern BNSF Trail Crossing is a critical component of the
"Connect the Park!" Plan as it provides access to the North Cedar Lake Regional Trail and
improves north -south pedestrian and bicycle connections in St. Louis Park near Dakota Park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of St. Louis Park
supports the Federal Transportation Alternatives Application to the Metropolitan Council by the
City of St. Louis Park and that the Council accepts the responsibility for an amount equal to or
greater than 20 percent of the eligible project construction costs, together with costs for design,
ad tration or other soft costs.
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Adopted by the City Council January 21, 2014