HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2011-090 Receive Feasibility Report Minnehaha Creek Stream Restoration RESOLUTION NO. 2011-90
RECEIVE FEASIBILITY REPORT
o� a �, AND SUPPORT MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
cn STREAM BANK RESTORATION PROJECT
City of Edina
WHEREAS, at the request of Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) a
feasibility report was created for the stream bank restoration, buffer re-establishment, and
enhancement of in-stream habitat features of a portion of Minnehaha Creek between 54th
Street and France Avenue in Edina; and
WHEREAS, the Edina City Council values the natural resources within the City of
Edina; and
WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding MCWD designating this
section as a target area for improvements in their 2004 Stream Assessment due to the
poor condition of the riparian zone; and
WHEREAS, this project seeks residents of Edina to volunteer to participate in the
program to allow MCWD to make improvements to the stream and stream bank in front of
their property; and
WHEREAS, many of the residents in this area have expressed interest to volunteer
and participate in the stream bank restoration project;
• NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Coungil hereby supports the
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District's stream bank restoration, buffer re-establishment,
and enhancement of in-stream habitat features of a portion of Minnehaha Creek between
54th Street and France Avenue in Edina.
ADOPTED this 201h day-of September, 2011.
Attest: &&Lo
Debra A. Mangen, 6ty 01&k James B. Hovland, Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that
the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular
Meeting of September 20, 2011, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of 20_
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