The Mid-Hillside and Hillside East Community Councils advocate and support construction of the South Extension of the Coastal Trail along a route that has the look and feel similar to the existing Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, is as coastal and continuous as possible, and is consistent with the purpose of the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge Management Plan to protect fish and wildlife resources as well as allow for the use and enjoyment of the residents of the community. Of the routes currently under consideration, the "Orange modified" route most closely meets the desires of the Mid-Hillside and Hillside East Community Councils and the intent of this resolution.

The regular combined meeting of the Mid-Hillside and Hillside East Community Councils on October 17, 2002 was advertised through the monthly newsletter, the Councils' website and in the Anchorage Daily News.