2011-59 CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE: October 24, 2011 RESOLUTION NO: 2011 -59
MOTION BY: Laufenburger SECONDED BY: Tjornhom
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE
RICE MARSH LAKE TRAIL EXTENSION
WHEREAS, the City of Chanhassen supports the grant application made to the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources for the Local Trail Connections Program. The application is to
construct 2,200 feet of paved trail identified as the Chanhassen Rice Lake Marsh Trail Extension.
This trail extension is identified on the city's comprehensive trail plan and is being constructed
within a permanent trail easement.
WHEREAS, the City of Chanhassen recognizes the twenty -five (25) percent match
requirement for the Local Trail Connections Program, and has matching funds available within its
park dedication fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, if the City of Chanhassen is awarded a grant
by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the City of Chanhassen agrees to accept the
grant award, and may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above referenced
project. The City of Chanhassen will comply with all applicable laws, environmental requirements
and regulations as stated in the grant agreement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Chanhassen names the
fiscal agent for the City of Chanhassen for this project as:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
City of Chanhassen
P.O. Box 147, 7700 Market Boulevard
Chanhassen, MN 55317
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Chanhassen hereby assures the Rice Marsh
Lake Extension will be maintained for a period of no less than 20 years.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 24th day of October, 2011.
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To r, d Gerhardt, City Manager Thomas A. Furlong, Ma 4
YES NO ABSENT
Furlong
Ernst
Laufenburger
McDonald
Tjornhom