95-04Councilmember Ron B1 agk introduced the following resolution and moved
for its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-4
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR
FY98 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 elements will
enhance the experience of residents and visitors, and
WHEREAS, the City has begun to initiate an alternative transportation system to
enhance opportunities for bicyclists and pedestrians.
WHEREAS, the proposed improvements of this application extend and enhance the
overall system, said improvements being:
Off -Road Bike and Pedestrian Paths
Nashua Avenue from Napier to 85th Street
NE 85th Street from Nashua to Page Avenue
Odean Avenue from CSAH39 to NE 78th Street
Quaday Avenue from CSAH42 to VFW Soccer Complex
Bike Lanes
NE 85th Street from Page Avenue to CSAH42 (sign and designate)
Boardwalk/Floatation Walk
Otsego Prairie Park - Wetland Crossing
Landscaping along trail segments
NOW THEREFORE BE 1T 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 project costs outlined in the
grant application upon notification of a grant award. The preliminary project
cost is estimated at $317,700 with the City's share at 25% equal to
$79,425.
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 the ISTEA improvements with MSA
improvements as appropriate.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Councilmember Norman F Freske and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof:
Norman F Freske, Mayor, Larry Fournier, Ron Black, Vern Heidner
and Suzanne Ackerman, Council
and the following voted against the same:
None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the Otsego
City Council this the 9TH day of January , 1995.
Mayor Norman F Freske
ATTEST:
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City Administrator/ lark E1 ne Beatty.
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