RESOLUTION NO. 48-94

 CREATING THE GRAND JUNCTION TRAILS BOARD

 WHEREAS, the residents of Grand Junction are very active and enjoy the great outdoors; and

 WHEREAS, outdoor activities such as walking, jogging and bicycling are very popular and Grand Junction enjoys an ideal climate for such activities; and

 WHEREAS, one of the priorities of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan is the identification and implementation of a pedestrian/bicycle circulation system that connects various elements of the park system together; and

 WHEREAS, there is a need and desire in the community for additional trails and pathways; and

 WHEREAS, these trails will serve as both a transportation network and a recreational amenity; and

 WHEREAS, the City has many natural and man-made features which are ideally suited for paths and trails; and

 WHEREAS, the City supports the creation and expansion of a trails system throughout the community; and

 WHEREAS, such a network of trails and paths will enhance the quality of life in Grand Junction,

 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GRAND JUNCTION CITY COUNCIL:

 1. The Grand Junction Trails Board is hereby created.

 2. The Board will serve as the principal coordinating body for the development of a trails and pathway system throughout Grand Junction and connecting to trail systems outside the City.

 3. The Board will act to plan, develop and promote such a path system and will help coordinate the implementation of the Multi-Modal Plan.

 4. The Board will actively pursue the development of new trails both in the City and in areas which may be annexed.

 5. The Board will consist of seven to eleven members who shall be appointed by the Grand Junction City Council.

 5. The Board will conduct its work at the pleasure of the City Council as long as necessary to accomplish its goals.

 PASSED and ADOPTED this 15th day of June, 1994.

/s/ R.T. Mantlo

President of the Council

ATTEST:

/s/ Stephanie Nye

City Clerk