Resolution - #92-01-004 - 01/14/1992

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Councilmember Peterson introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #92-01-004 RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE CONCEPT OF THE MISSISSIPPI WEST REGIONAL PARK WITHIN THE CITY OF RAMSEY WHEREAS, the County of Anoka initiated acquisition of land for an eventual park development owned by Herbert Huseby in 1975 located between U.S. Highway 410, the Mississippi River and just east of Traprock StreetN.W. within the City of Ramsey; and WHEREAS, Anoka County has proposed a total of 273.17 acres at this same location for development as a regional park facility; and WHEREAS, this development would include a trail head, canoe access, camping nature area and programming and related passive park uses; and WHEREAS, development of the park as a regional facility will have a positive impact upon the image of the City of Ramsey within the Metropolitan Area. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That preliminary concept approval is hereby granted to the proposal by Anoka County for a regional facility known as the Mississippi West Regional Park. 2) That precedent for any final concept approval, it is directed that the Anoka County Parks Department work with the City of Ramsey Park and Recreation Commission on further development of the Regional Park Concept Plan and integration of this plan into existing and future park and trail developments within the City of Ramsey. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Beyer, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Gilbertson Councilmember Peterson Councilmember Beyer Councilmember Cich Councilmember Hardin and the following voted against the same: None and the following abstained: None and the following were absent: None