HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2023-25 Sponsoring NW Trails for DNR FundingCity of Corcoran
April 13, 2023
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-25
Motion By: Bottema
Seconded By: Schultz
RESOLUTION SPONSORING THE NORTHWEST TRAILS ASSOCIATION TO ACQUIRE
STATE OF MINNESOTA DNR FUNDING (2023-2024 SEASON)
WHEREAS, the City of Corcoran desires to establish a public snowmobile trail in
furtherance of its public recreation program; and
WHEREAS, the Northwest Trails Association has asked the City of Corcoran to act as a
sponsor to help acquire, construct, and maintain its trails; and
WHEREAS, the Northwest Trails Association has indicated it will help and assist the City
to acquire, construct, and maintain said trail; and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota offers financial and technical assistance to the City
for the construction of an approved trail; that the trail sponsored by Corcoran would be known
as the Snowmobile Trails of Northwest Hennepin County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF CORCORAN:
1. The City of Corcoran shall apply to the State of Minnesota, through the Department
of Natural Resources, for financial and technical assistance in accordance with the
laws, rules and regulations governing said assistance.
2. If said assistance is granted, the City of Corcoran shall contract with the Northwest
Trails Association for the acquisition of the necessary interests in land and the
subsequent construction and maintenance of the trail.
3. With the exception of the financial assistance provided by the State contract with the
City, the City of Corcoran shall not be liable for any costs incurred by the club. The
City shall be responsible only for the allocation of funds to the extent of the actual
monies provided through the State contract.
VOTING AYE
❑
McKee, Tom
® Bottema, Jon
® Nichols, Jeremy
® Schultz, Alan
® Vehrenkamp, Dean
VOTING NAY
U McKee, Tom
❑ Bottema, Jon
❑ Nichols, Jeremy
❑ Schultz,
`✓ Alan
❑ ehrenkamp, Dean
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this '13t'' day of April, 2023.
ATTEST:
a
Micherle Friedrich —City Clerk
Jon Bottema — Ac
g Mayor
City Seal
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