HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-158 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2023/12/04
Resolution No. 23-158
Supporting a grant application to
the Metropolitan Council for the
West End trail connection
Whereas, the Metropolitan Council coordinates applications and distributes Federal funds
through the Regional Solicitation; and
Whereas, the City Council of St. Louis Park adopted the Connect the Park Initiative to add
additional bikeways, sidewalks, and trails throughout the community; and
Whereas, St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for people to make
their way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably; and
Whereas, the West End trail connection is a critical component of the Connect the Park
Plan as it provides bicycle and pedestrian access across the BNSF railroad tracks for various
neighborhoods in St. Louis Park to the North Cedar Lake Regional Trail, commercial, schools,
places of worship, and transit; and
Now therefore, be it resolved that the City of St. Louis Park supports the Regional
Solicitation application to the Metropolitan Council by the City of St. Louis Park for the West
End trail connection and that the city 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, administration or other soft costs.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council December 4, 2023
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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