ADMINISTRATION- Nate Monahan, Recreation Manager
Title
SUPPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BUNKER CHAIN OF LAKES REGIONAL TRAIL
Background
Anoka County presented the master plan for the Chain of Lakes Regional trail to the council on September 10. Staff has also reviewed the plan and is in support of the regional trail after some changes made during the review process.
Recommendation
By motion, adopt the resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, the County of Anoka is pursuing the development of a multi-purpose regional trail system that would link local and state trail systems, regional parks, and provide safe and convenient routes for non-motorized traffic to traverse the County, and
WHEREAS, in 2015, the Metropolitan Council adopted the 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan, which supports the implementation of corridors which provide access to high quality natural resources, regional parks, park reserves, and local areas of interest, and
WHEREAS, the alignment of the Bunker Chain of Lakes Regional Trail Corridor would link together the cities of Blaine, Lino Lakes and Centerville, and
WHEREAS, the Regional Trail Corridor is strategically located to provide pedestrian access to the recreational resources along its route.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Blaine City Council that the City of Blaine, hereby offers its support to Anoka County in its effort to cooperatively develop the Bunker Chain of Lakes Regional Trail Corridor.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 15th day of October, 2015.