ITEM 3.9 Park and Trail Designationwdqf
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DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Request for
City Council Action
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
REQUESTOR:
MEETING DATE:
Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation Director Demant
February 10, 2020
PRESENTER(s)
REVIEWED BY:
STEM #:
Consent
City Administrator/ Finance Director Flaherty
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STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS:
THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and
expectations in a cost-effective manner.
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
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Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends the City Council approve a Resolution Supporting Regional Park and Trail
Designation.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT?
IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No
No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
In January 2019, the City Council approved partnering with Wright County and the cities of Monticello and
Clearwater to pursue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Great River Regional Trail Masterplan.
The grouped worked with HKGi to review data that was collected through community input, demographical
information, and current long-term planning. Once collected, this data was used to map out a potential
trail route and incorporate that into a masterplan.
With this masterplan in place, the next step is to apply for Regional Trail Designation from the Greater
Minnesota Parks and Trails Association. If designated, the City and County would have the access to
substantially more grant funding opportunities to implement future trail sections as outlined in the Great
River Regional Trail Masterplan
The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed and voted unanimously to recommend the City Council
approve the resolution of support.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
0 Resolution 2020-10
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2020-10
SUPPORTING REGIONAL PARK OR TRAIL DESIGNATION APPLICATION TO
GREATER MINNNESOTA PARKS AND TRAILS ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, that City of Otsego as a joint applicant, formally supports and authorizes Wright County to
submit the Great River Regional Trail on behalf of the partnership, for Designation as a Regional Park or
Trail in Greater Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, that as a joint applicant we are fully aware of the information provided in the application and
associated responsibilities, including long-term commitments as defined in the application and related
master plan and supporting information as submitted; and
WHEREAS, that, should The Great River Regional Trail receive formal designation as a Regional park or
trail in Greater Minnesota by the Commission, that as the joint applicant we have the legal authority to
enter into formal designation and funding agreements with the Commission for the referenced park or
trail; and
WHEREAS, that the City of Otsego certifies they will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
associated with regional designation and any future grant funding for their respective portions of any
project; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA:
1. That the above resolution was adopted by Wright County (listed lead agency) and the City of
Otsego (joint applicant).
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 10th day of Feburary, 2020.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
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CITY OF OTSEGO
Jessica Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tami Loff, City Clerk