94-71RESOLUTION 94-71
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR
ISTEA ENHANCEMENT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Otsego adopted a Comprehensive Park and Trail System Plan
in 1991 as part of the City's Park and Recreation Plan, and
WHEREAS, the City of Otsego has conducted a citizen survey which has indicated
that walking and biking is a leisure activity enjoyed by a cross section of the
population, and whereas the survey indicated popular support for further development
of bike and pedestrian paths, and
WHEREAS, development of improvements along with landscaping enhancements will
enhance the experience of travelers following the historic and scenic Great River Road,
and
WHEREAS, bike lane development at the bypass lanes along CSAH39 and 42 and
appropriate signing are necessary to provide a safe route for pedestrians and bikers
traveling to many various points of destination along the transportation corridor, and
WHEREAS, the City desires to link residential areas with parks, schools and other
activity nodes through a system of bike lanes and off road bike and pedestrian paths.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED:
1. The City authorizes submittal of an ISTEA Enhancements Fund application for
funds necessary for the improvements.
2. The City will authorize funding of 25% of the total project costs outlined in the
grant application upon ngtification of a grant award. The total project cost is
estimated at $'0with the City's share at 25% equal to
3. The City shall maintain all improvements constructed for the life of the
improvements which include sealcoating, crack filling, mowing, tree trimming,
signing and associated work.
4. That the City will coordinate with Wright County for permission to use county
road right-of-way for development of bike/ped paths, installation of signs, and
other items as appropriate.
ATTEST:
CITY OF OTSEGO:
NORMAN F FRESKE, MAYOR
Elaine Beatty, Deputy Clerk/Zoning Adm.
RESOLUTION 94-71
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR
ISTEA ENHANCEMENT FUNDS
CITY OF OTSEGO, COUNTY OF WRIGHT
WHEREAS, the City of Otsego adopted a Comprehensive Park and Trail System Plan in 1991
as part of the City's Park and Recreation Plan, and
WHEREAS, the City of Otsego has conducted a citizen survey which has indicated that walking
and biking is a leisure activity enjoyed by a cross section of the population, and whereas the
survey indicated popular support for further development of bike and pedestrian paths, and
WHEREAS, development of improvements along with landscaping enhancements will enhance
the experience of travelers following the historic and scenic Great River Road, and
Whereas, bike lane development at the bypass lanes along CSAH 39 and 42 and appropriate
signing are necessary to provide a safe route for pedestrians and bikers traveling to many
various points of destination along the transportation corridor, and
WHEREAS, the City desires to link residential areas with parks, schools and other activity
nodes through a system of bike lanes and off road bike and pedestrian paths,
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED:
1. The City authorizes submittal of an ISTEA Enhancement Fund application
for funds necessary for the improvements.
2. The City will authorize fimding of 25% of the total project costs .outlined in
the grant application upon notification of a grant award. The total project cost
is estimated at $246,100.00 with the City's share at 25% equal to $61,521.00.
3. The City shall maintain all improvements constructed for the life of the
improvements which include sealcoating, crack filling, mowing, tree
trimming, signing and associated work.
4. That the City will coordinate with Wright County for permission to use
County road right-of-way for development of bikelped paths, installation
of signs, and other items as appropriate.
CITY OF OTSEGO:
MORIMN F FRESKE, MAYOR
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LAINE BEAM, D. UTY CLE ONING ADM.
(CIT:' SEAL)