HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-009 (Support for Washington County’s Application for Highway 5 Connection to Browns Creek State Trail Project to the Economic Development Administration)City of Stillwater
Washington County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION 2022-009
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY'S APPLICATION FOR THE
COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 5 CONNECTION TO THE BROWNS CREEK STATE TRAIL
PROJECT TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
WHEREAS, Economic Development Administration funds are available for local
agency projects focusing on travel, tourism, and outdoor recreation as part of COVID-19
economic recovery; and
WHEREAS, Washington County is an eligible project sponsor for funds and has
evaluated potential projects for these funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater has worked with Washington County on the
development of the CSAH 5 and Browns Creek Trail Connection Project; and
WHEREAS, the project will provide an accessible and safe connection from the local
bicycle and pedestrian network in Stillwater to the Browns Creek State Trail; and
WHEREAS, Support from EDA will guarantee that equitable, accessible and
affordable transportation routes are an important part of both this region's economic
recovery and long-term resilience; and
WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater supports this project and all projects that invest and
encourage outdoor recreation and tourism in the City of Stillwater; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Stillwater supports
Washington County's application to the EDA for the CSAH 5/Browns Creek State Trail
Connection Project and it committed to working with the county to ensure the completion of
the project should the county receive EDA funding.
Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 18th day of January, 2022.
CITY OF STILLW
Ted Koz owski, M
ATTEST:
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J. Thomas McCaz•ty, Mting City Clerk