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RESOLUTION 2013 -042
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTI -MODAL
TRAIL IN PROXIMITY TO HERMAN LEIRER ROAD
WHEREAS, development of a multi -modal trail along the Herman Leirer Road would
complete a community- supported vision of a designated bikeway from the Seward Waterfront to Exit
Glacier (Sea -to -Ice Trail); and
WHEREAS, development of such a designated bikeway would offer outstanding
recreational opportunity both to the local community and to the visiting public; and
WHEREAS, "supporting the construction of a pedestrian path to Exit Glacier ", is included
on page 17 of the City of Seward's Strategic Plan; and
WHEREAS, developing the Herman Leirer Road Multi -Modal Trail would respond to
identified year -round safety concerns in the vicinity of Exit Glacier Road; and
WHEREAS, the Herman Leirer Road Multi -Modal Trail Feasibility Study completed in
ir April 2013 represents a shared vision between the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, the
Alaska Department of Transportation, and the Alaska Department of Natural Resources; and
WHEREAS, over the last 12 years the idea of a multi -modal trail along the road to Exit
Glacier has received an outpouring of much deserved attention and support from a wide spectrum of
local citizens, user group organizations, agency staff, business community members, and both the
local and statewide press; and
WHEREAS, the concept has also received local government support from the City of
Seward in Resolution 2001 -031 and from the Kenai Peninsula Borough in Resolution 2001 -034 and
again with the passage of Resolution 2013 -052; and
WHEREAS, the Seward City Council wishes to add support and continue to endorse this
project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council supports the building of the Herman Leirer Multi -
Modal Trail.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013 -042
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 10 day of
June, 2013.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
David Seawar , Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Shafer, Casagranda, Terry, Seaward
NOES: None
ABSENT: Keil
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Brenda Ballo
Deputy City Clerk
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Council Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: June 10, 2013 t a� 9 �a
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From: Ron Long, Assistant City Manager 414.4-&01.
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Agenda Item: Herman Leirer Road Trail
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Development of a multi -modal trail along the Herman Leirer Road will complete a community
supported vision of a designated bikeway from the Seward Waterfront to the Exit Glacier (Sea to Ice
Trail), offering an outstanding recreational opportunity both to the local community and to the
visiting public. Developing the Herman Leirer Road Multi -Modal Trail would respond to identified
year -round safety concerns in the vicinity of Exit Glacier Road and the development of a trail was
specifically identified as a goal in the City's Strategic Plan. In April 2013, the Herman Leirer Road
Multi -Modal Trail Feasibility Study was completed describing a shared vision between the National
Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, the Alaska Department of Transportation, and the Alaska
Department of Natural Resources. Development of the trail has wide spread local support.
INTENT: Approve a resolution supporting the development of a multi modal trail along Herman
Leirer Road to Exit Glacier.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan: Page 47, "Improve and increase visitor impact and
1. experiences." X
Strategic Plan: Page 17, "Support the construction of a pedestrian path
2. to Exit Glacier" X
3. Other (list):
FISCAL NOTE: This is a resolution of support and has no fiscal impact;? •
Approved by Finance Department: du d „• I.
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2013-00, supporting the development of a multi -modal trail in proximity to
Herman Leirer Road.