City Council Resolution 2012-72CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-072
SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TRAIL AS
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 City of
Monticello 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; and
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello has duly considered said proposed route and determined it
to be a suitable route through the City of Monticello 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, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Monticello
hereby expresses its approval and support for the designation of the Mississippi River Trail as
U.S. Bicycle Route 45.
ADOPTED BY the Monticello City Council this 27t1' day of August, 2012.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
Clint Herbst, Mayor
Attest:
Jeff GOW City Administrator
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution #2012 -072
duly passed, adopted and approved by the Monticello City Council at their scheduled meeting on
August 27, 2012 and recorded in minutes of said meeting.
Jef eill, City Administrator
Notary Public:
Date:
S KERRY T. BURRI
NOTARY PUBLIC• MINNESOTA
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