Resolution No. 2010 – 05

Resolution To Support Development Of A Multi-Jurisdictional Bicycle/ Pedestrian Trail System In Eastern Vilas County.

Whereas: 

  • A well planned local network of area bicycle-pedestrian trails will lead to economic development in eastern Vilas County, as well as enhancing the health of residents and visitors and providing them with a means of alternative transportation;  
  • Bicycle-pedestrian trails currently exist and bring the above mentioned benefits to several parts of the county, but practical and safe linking trails are needed in this area to create a more complete, attractive, useful and accessible trail system that will bring those benefits to more of the residents, visitors and municipalities in eastern Vilas County;  
  • The Great Wisconsin Headwaters Trail System Foundation, a nonprofit organization of Vilas County residents, is working to provide those linking trails;  
  • The City of Eagle River will be an important destination, hub and beneficiary of such a completed bicycle-pedestrian trail system, and the county and neighboring towns will also benefit, and have a geographical and economic stake in the development of that system;  
  • It is in the interest of all those jurisdictions to engage in a process to address challenges like cost, land use, trail design, etc. so that development of this trail system can advance in a timely manner and its benefits can be realized as rapidly as possible;  
  • The Town of Cloverland recognizes the importance of and fully supports the timely development of the above described network of connected bicycle-pedestrian trails;  

Therefore be it resolved that: 

  • The Town of Cloverland desires to be part of a multi-jurisdictional cooperative effort to pursue the planning and development of the trail network described above, and seeks to form a cooperative entity with the county and neighboring towns, especially those through which the network would pass: Lincoln, Washington, Conover, Phelps, Land 0’ Lakes and the City of Eagle River. 

Adopted this 1st day of September, 2010