HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-057RESOLUTION NO. 2011-57
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING
THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
PURCHASE OF THE MINNESOTA ZEPHYR RAILROAD LINE FOR
THE BROWNS CREEK STATE TRAIL
WHEREAS, in 2007, the Minnesota Legislature designated the Minnesota Zephyr
Corridor as the potential site of the Browns Creek State Trail, a segment of Willard Munger State
Trail; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has obtained the
exclusive right and option to purchase the former Minnesota Zephyr railroad line; and
WHEREAS, the DNR intends to convert the railroad line to a 6.5 mile recreational trail
connecting downtown Stillwater to the Gateway Trail; and
WHEREAS, the trail is expected to be heavily used and to be a great benefit to the City
of Stillwater; and
WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater's Comprehensive Plan states that the City will
continue to working with the state of Minnesota and Washington County for the development of
Brown's Creek State Trail; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stillwater City Council that it supports the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources purchase of the Minnesota Zephyr Railroad line for
the Browns Creek State Trail;
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Stillwater City Council request State
Legislators that represent the City of Stillwater support the requested purchase;
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the State
Legislators that represent the City of Stillwater.
Adopted by the City Council this 5th day of April, 2011.
ATTEST
�4 4"t." q L—.1
Larry D sen, Acting City Clerk