2003-13 Urging Governor to Maintain Trails/Recreation Access for AK Citizen Advisory BoardKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -13
Introduced by: Manager Carlson
Requested by: Parks & Rec
Committee
Drafted by: Parks & Rec
Committee
Introduced: 05/01/2003
Adopted: 05/01/2003
A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
URGING GOVERNOR FRANK H. MURKOWSKI TO
MAINTAIN THE TRAILS AND RECREATION ACCESS FOR THE
ALASKA CITIZENS ADVISORY (TRAAK) BOARD AS IT CURRENTLY EXISTS
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Kodiak Island Borough (KIB) that Governor
Murkowski is contemplating changes to the TRAAK Board; and
WHEREAS, Kodiak trails are integral to the utilization of most recreation and sporting sites; and
WHEREAS, the TRAAK Board is a citizen board of trail users appointed to address trail issues
within the State of Alaska; and
WHEREAS, the TRAAK Board is integral to the distribution of Federal monies allocated for trail
development; and
WHEREAS, the KIB Parks and Recreation Committee and ATV Stakeholder Committee were
appointed to address recreational uses for both motorized and non - motorized users; and
WHEREAS, the KIB Parks and Recreation Committee and ATV Stakeholer Committee have begun
work on a comprehensive trails plan for the Kodiak Island Borough road system; and
WHEREAS, such a plan would allow the development of a documented, well- maintained trails
system as well as facilitate the development of future trails for all trail users; and
WHEREAS, losing the assistance of the TRAAK Board would be a severe detriment to this planning
process as well as future trails planning activities; and
WHEREAS, Governor Murkowski has emphasized his support for access and recreation in the State
of Alaska; and
WHEREAS, the KIB Parks and Recreation Committee and ATV Stakeholder Committee have
recommended support of the existing TRAAK Board and the KIB Assembly concurs with this
recommendation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH THAT Governor Murkowski is urged to maintain the TRAAK Board and theirdyer wy and
community partners as they currently exist as the best way to commit support for trails access and
recreation in Kodiak and the State of Alaska.
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. 2003 -13
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH that copies of this resolution be submitted to Governor Murkowski, Senator Gary Stevens,
and Representative Dan Ogg.
Aor)&
ATTEST: Gabrielle LeDoux, Mayor
ADOPTED BY THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
THIS FIRST DAY OF MAY, 2003
J udith A. Nielsen, c Borough Clerk
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. 2003 -13
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