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File #: 13-1100    Version: 1 Name: 9/16/13 Resolution Accepting North Main Huron River Corridor Vision Taskforce Report
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/16/2013 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/16/2013 Final action: 9/16/2013
Enactment date: 9/16/2013 Enactment #: R-13-290
Title: Resolution Accepting North Main Huron River Corridor Vision Taskforce Report
Sponsors: Sabra Briere
Title
Resolution Accepting North Main Huron River Corridor Vision Taskforce Report
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Whereas, On May 21, 2012, City Council created North Main-Huron River Corridor ("Corridor") Vision Taskforce ("Taskforce");
 
Whereas, Council directed the Taskforce to propose a vision which addresses the following aspects of the Corridor:
 
Create, complete and enhance pedestrian and bike connection from downtown to Bandmere and Huron River Drive,
 
Increase public access to the river-side amenities of existing parks in the Corridor,
 
Ease traffic congestion at main and Depot at certain times of a day,
 
Recommend the use of potentially available public land at the MichCon property at Broadway,
 
The best use of 721 N Main as part of the Allen Creek Greenway trails;
 
Whereas, The Taskforce delivered its report titled "The North Main Street Huron River Corridor Vision for the Future" to Council on September 3, 2013; and
 
Whereas, The Taskforce report has short-term and long-term recommendations;
 
RESOLVED, The Council accepts the Taskforce Report; and
 
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator review the Taskforce's recommendations and program them as feasible within the constraints of available resources and other priorities.
 
Sponsored by:  Councilmember Briere