Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 11/10/2011

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ENHANCED BENEFITS - APPLICATION Applying cities must want some professional help and be willing to administratively support the marketing and bicycle improvement initiatives, and be able to demonstrate how this assistance will improve the overall performance of the MRT (MnDOT will select the cities in November,2011). City Name: Primary contact name: • Phone: • Email: Do you believe your community (or local unit of government) is willing to pass a resolution supporting the MRT? ❑ Our community has already provided a resolution of support ❑ We have identified a designated person who will pursue passing the resolution Name: Phone: Email: Community relationship (i.e. mayor, resident): NOTE: TO BE AN MRT HOST CITY, YOU MUST EVENTUALLY PASS A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE MRT Existing community bicycling services (please check all that apply) ❑ We have a bike shop / bike repair in our community ❑ We have a hardware store in our community ❑ We have bike racks for public use (estimated number: ) ❑ We have bike trails, or designated bike routes in our community ❑ We have bike trails, or designated bike routes in close proximity to our community ❑ We have hotel facilities in our community for cyclists / MRT trail users ❑ We have camping facilities in our community for cyclists / MRT trail users ❑ We have a restaurant or grocery store in our community for cyclists / MRT trail users ❑ We have public rest rooms in our community for cyclists / MRT trail users ❑ We have publicly available wifi access in our community ❑ We have scheduled air, rail, or bus services in our community available to the public. ❑ Other: ❑ Other: ❑ Other: • Evaluating its bicycle - friendliness. One site visit by the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota to conduct a community assessment and one follow up meeting to review its Bicycle- friendly community assessment and recommendations. • Enhanced visibility in the MRT "Discovery Rides" planned (spring, 2012). The MRT "Discovery" bicycle ride that will pass through and highlight the selected Host Cities.