2011-41CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE: June 27, 2011 RESOLUTION NO: 2011 -41
MOTION BY: Tiornhom SECONDED BY: McDonald
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN'S APPLICATION
FOR TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT (TE) FUNDS FOR TRUNK HIGHWAY
(TH) 5 PEDESTRIAN TRAIL AND TRUNK HIGHWAY (TH) 41 PEDESTRIAN
UNDERPASS
WHEREAS, The City of Chanhassen seeks to successfully complete its Comprehensive
Trail Plan;
WHEREAS, this project will fill a significant gap in the local and regional trail system
by connecting the City of Chanhassen's trail system to the University of Minnesota Landscape
Arboretum and provide a safe street separated trail and grade- separated crossing of TH 41;
WHEREAS, pedestrian and bicycle trails improve the quality of life in a community, and
work to improve the health and well -being of its residents;
WHEREAS, The TH 5 pedestrian trail and TH 41 pedestrian underpass will serve all
residents of Chanhassen, Carver County and adjoining communities and provide safe and
convenient access to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council supports the
Application for Transportation Enhancement (TE) Funds for the TH 5 Pedestrian Trail and
TH 41 Pedestrian Underpass
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 27 day of June, 2011.
ATTEST-
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To erhardt, City Manager Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor
YES NO ABSENT
Furlong
Ernst
Laufenburger
McDonald
Tj ornhom