2011-42CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE: June 27, 2011 RESOLUTION NO:
2011 -42
MOTION BY: T_iornhom SECONDED BY: McDonald
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN'S APPLICATION
FOR TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT (TE) FUNDS FOR A MULTI -USE PAVED
TRAIL ALONG BLUFF CREEK DRIVE
WHEREAS, the City of Chanhassen seeks to successfully complete its Comprehensive
Trail Plan;
WHEREAS, this project will extend an existing City paved trail 0.75 miles to meet the
existing Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail;
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 Bluff Creek Trail will serve all residents of Chanhassen, Carver County
and adjoining communities and provide safe and convenient access to the Minnesota River
Bluffs LRT Regional Trail; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council supports the
Application for Transportation Enhancement (TE) Funds for the Bluff Creek Trail.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 27th day of June, 2011.
XGerh ardt,
ger Th omas A. Furlong, Mayor
YES NO ABSENT
Furlong
Ernst
Laufenburger
McDonald
Tj ornhom