City Council Meeting Date: April 18, 2017
To: Mayor & City Council
From: Ben Martig, City Administrator
Title
Consider Resolution Approving a Proclamation Declaring May 2017 as "Bike Month" in Northfield.
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council approve Resolution approving Proclamation Declaring May 2017 as "Bike Month" in Northfield.
Summary Report:
May is National Bike Month, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling - and encourage more folks to give biking a try.
There will be fun activities throughout the month along with Bike to School Day on May 10 and Bike to Work Day on May 20 (which is during bike to work week).
Attached is a copy of the resolution along with other background information.
Alternative Options:
None recommended.
Financial Impacts:
None.
Tentative Timelines:
See attached schedule of activities in Rice County for National Bike Week.