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City of Hastings Parks & Recreation 920 W 10th St, Hastings MN 55033 Ph: (651) 480-6175 Fax: (651) 437-5396 Web: www.ci.hastings.mn.us “Creating Community Through People, Parks, and
Programs” Civic Arena Aquatic Center 2801 Red Wing Blvd. 901 Maple Street Ph: (651) 480-6195 Ph: (651) 480-2385 Fax: (651) 437-4940 Fax: (651) 437-5396 A RESOLUTION OF STATING ITS SUPPORT
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TRAIL (U.S.BICYCLE ROUTE 45) WHEREAS, bicycle tourism is a growing industry in North America, presently contributing approximately $47 billion
dollars a year nationally to the economies of communities that provide facilities for said tourism; and WHEREAS, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
(AASHTO) has designated a corridor along the Mississippi River to be developed as United States Bike Route 45; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has convened several
public meetings during the previous eighteen months locally and throughout the river's corridor to gather information, review route alternatives and to provide assistance; and WHEREAS,
the Minnesota Department of Transportation in cooperation with road and trail authorities have proposed a specific route to be designated as the Mississippi River Trail (USBR 45), a
map of which is herein incorporated into this resolution by reference; and WHEREAS, the proposed Mississippi River Trail (USBR 45) traverses through the and is expected to provide a
benefit to local residents and businesses; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will continue to maintain statewide mapping and information regarding Mississippi River
Trail (USBR 45), convene meetings and facilitate the resolution of issues and future alignment revisions within the State, has duly considered said proposed route and determined it to
be a suitable route through the and desire that the route be formally designated so that it can be appropriately mapped and signed, thereby promoting bicycle tourism locally and throughout
Minnesota along the Mississippi River. NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City of Hastings hereby expresses its approval and support for the development of the Mississippi
River Trail (USBR 45) and requests that the appropriate government officials take action to officially designate the route accordingly as soon as possible.
ALL RESOLUTIONS AND PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS INSOFAR AS THEY CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION BE AND THE SAME ARE HEREBY RESCINDED. Adopted this 21st day of February, 2012
_______________________________________ Paul Hicks, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ Melanie Mesko Lee, City Clerk