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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 96-072
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, IN SUPPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT
OF A NON-MOTORIZED SPORT TRAIL SYSTEM AND ADJACENT
SHOOTING RANGE FOR SUMMER TARGET PRACTICE AND
WINTER BIATHLON RACES
WHEREAS, the Seward Nordic Ski Club (SNSC) has had a strong volunteer membership
in Seward for the past 20 years; and
WHEREAS, SNSC has submitted a proposal to the State of Alaska for the development of
a non-motorized multi-use sport trail system on the west side of the Seward Highway at Mile 12; and
WHEREAS, the proposed development would include the construction of trails suitable for
biathlon races and an adjacent shooting range which could be used for target practice in summer;
installation of signs marking trail heads, directions, etc.; and eventual construction of a wooden shed
to house equipment; and
WHEREAS, volunteer labor will be supplied by SNSC to make most of the planned
improvements, and SNSC has committed to providing full maintenance of the project area without
assistance from the State; and
WHEREAS, this project will provide recreational opportunities for area residents throughout
the year;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The State of Alaska is hereby urged to approve the project for development of
a trail system and associated facilities to be located on the west side of the Seward Highway at T2N-
RlE-18, T2N-R1E-19, T2N-RI W-24, T2N-Rl W-25 as submitted by the Seward Nordic Ski Club.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council ofthe city of Seward, Alaska, this 10th
day of June, 1996.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 96-072
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Anderson, Crane, Deeter, Keil, King, Sieminski
None
Bencardino
None
ATTEST:
(City Seal)