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RESOLUTION NO. 6802 A Resolution Naming the Bike/Pedestrian Trail in North Everett "Mill Town Trail" WHEREAS, in phases over a number of years, the City has constructed a continuous wide sidewalk which starts on East Grand Avenue at Everett Avenue and runs north along East Marine View Drive and south along West Marine View Drive to Junction Beach at Pigeon Creek; and WHEREAS, this route is a trail for bicycles and pedestrians offering river and waterfront views which currently draws a number of users, but has no name which would allow it to be promoted and marketed; and WHEREAS, Mayor Stephanson received a proposal from 119 residents of the City of Everett proposing to name this recreational bike/pedestrian trail "Sawdust Trail" so that the trail may be promoted and celebrated as an amenity of the city; and WHEREAS, in September 2012 City Council adopted Resolution No. 6537, A Resolution Establishing a Policy on Public Place Names and Name Changes, which authorizes City Council to designate the names of city buildings, streets,public places, facilities and natural features by resolution. WHEREAS,the criteria to be used by City Council in making a decision include criterion I, which states, "{A} proposed name...may reflect the geographical location, historical or cultural significance...." WHEREAS, the Transportation Advisory Committee reviewed this proposal on September 18, 2014, and recommended naming the trail with a name that has historic reference, but did not endorse the name "Sawdust Trail;" and WHEREAS, on October 18, 2014, Historical Commission held a public hearing on the proposal and recommended that the trail be named, have a name with a historic reference, and that the City Council name the trail one of the following names: "Mill Town Trail," "Sawmill Trail," or"Historic Mill Trail;" and