HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-106 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2009/08/03RESOLUTION NO. 09-106
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICPATION IN A
MINNEHAHA CREEK REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP
WHEREAS, Minnehaha Creek is a navigable stream of regional significance, providing
recreational and natural resource benefits to the Cities of Edina, Hopkins, Minneapolis, Minnetonka
and Saint Louis Park; Hennepin County; and to the greater metropolitan region; and
WHEREAS, The City of St. Louis Park recognizes that a Minnehaha Creek Regional
Partnership (comprised of the Cities of Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and St. Louis Park, the
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, Hennepin
County, and Three Rivers Park District), will provide opportunities to coordinate efforts to promote
the use and benefits of Minnehaha Creek and further develop the creek's natural and recreational
resources; and
WHEREAS, The City of St. Louis Park wishes to promote the benefits of the natural and
recreational resources of Minnehaha Creek through said Partnership.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of St. Louis Park supports creation and
participation in an informal working group known as the Minnehaha Creek Regional Partnership,
with the following vision and goals:
Minnehaha Creek Regional Partnership: Vision
"A partnership of local and regional leaders, recognizing that Minnehaha Creek is a
significant regional recreational and natural resource, commits to preserving and enhancing
the creek's resources for current and future generations while strengthening the communities
along the creek."
Minnehaha Creek Regional Partnership: Goals
1. Promote the public recreational use, where appropriate, of Minnehaha Creek by
providing opportunities for citizens to use and enjoy the creek resources with the intent
of increasing the livability and quality of life within the watershed.
2. Preserve, protect and enhance the area's cultural resources through greater public
understanding of the significant role Minnehaha Creek has played in American history
and culture.
3. Enhance understanding and appreciation of Minnehaha Creek through expanded
education and interpretive opportunities.
411 4. Communicate with partners to coordinate land use and infrastructure decisions that are
consistent with the partnership's goals.
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5. Work with partners to identify minimum standards for landings, bridges, roadway
crossings and other creek elements.
6. Achieve local, state and federal recognition of Minnehaha Creek as a significant regional
resource.
7. Improve the Minnehaha Creek ecosystem by minimizing direct discharges, achieving
desired in -stream flows that improve water quality through effective land use planning
and decision making.
8. Develop a community and organizational philosophy that values minimal impact
approaches for both citizen and public works activities within the riparian corridor.
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of St. Louis Park Ciry
Council authorizes the City's participation in the Minnehaha Creek Regional Partnership with the
unders . ing that by doing so it does not commit the City to provide funding for this partnership
or un.''ert. activities that would be considered undesirable for the City of St. Louis Park.
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Adopted by fh City Council August 3, 2009
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