HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-112 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2011/11/07RESOLUTION NO. 11-112
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE
MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT'S CREEK RESTORATION
PROJECT ALONG MINNEHAHA CREEK BETWEEN
LOUISIANA AVENUE SOUTH AND MEADOWBROOK ROAD
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park is a partner with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District and is supportive of the Watershed District's goals for the creek within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City was awarded a Clean Water Legacy Grant by the Minnesota Board
of Water and Soil resources to partially fund a restoration project along Minnehaha Creek
between Louisiana Avenue S. and Meadowbrook Road, allowing for the re -meander of the creek
channel and the completion of stormwater improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to support the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District in
moving forward with construction of the Minnehaha Creek restoration project; and
WHEREAS, the restoration project meets goals adopted by the City in its
Comprehensive Plan that recognize Minnehaha Creek as a shared community asset; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks opportunities to improve and maintain access to canoe
landings along the creek, to incorporate trails along the creek where possible and to protect and
improve the integrity of the creek by retaining and improving natural vegetation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of St. Louis Park, after
appropriate examination and due consideration of the proposed improvements, expresses support
for the r- onstruction of Minnehaha Creek Reach 20-21, between Louisiana Avenue South and
Mea • I wbro s k Road.
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Adopted by the City Council November 7, 2011
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