HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2016-021 Supporting Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Meadowbrook Golf Course Project RESOLUTION NO. 2016-21
SUPPORTING MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
MEADOWBROOK GOLF COURSE ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Minnehaha Creek corridor has sustained damage to its water quality, channel stability,
habitat and public use opportunities as the result of development, stormwater discharges and adjacent urban
land uses;
WHEREAS, Minnehaha Creek and downstream Lake Hiawatha do not meet state clean water
standards in certain respects and are subject to a federal Total Maximum Daily Load with the goal of meeting
those standards;
WHEREAS, for several years the District has been working with the City, and with other public and
private stakeholders, to allow each party to achieve its goals and purposes in a manner than enhances and
integrates the environmental, social and economic value along the corridor;
WHEREAS, the City of Edina has previously recognized and supported the District's efforts to establish
a Minnehaha Creek Greenway, and has expressed its wishes to explore opportunities for connection;
WHEREAS, through a memorandum of understanding the MCWD and the City of Edina have
expressed a mutual commitment to integrating their work and aligning resources to make wise investments in
infrastructure and to protect and improve natural systems in order to develop vibrant, healthy communities;
WHEREAS, the parties have acknowledged a desire to plan collaboratively and to integrate efforts in
areas of regulation, land-use planning, transportation, stormwater management, economic development, flood
mitigation, parks and public land management, greenway development and water resource improvements;
WHEREAS, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) is currently working in partnership with
the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) to pursue an ecological restoration project and greenway
connection within the Meadowbrook Golf Course in the cities of Edina, Hopkins and St. Louis Park; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project will restore the currently ditched segment of Minnehaha Creek to a
meandering stream channel; address flood resiliency within the golf course; provide flood mitigation for Edina
residents; restore and enhance wetland function within the golf course; restore native prairie, and expand the
Minnehaha Creek Greenway through access and connections into the City of Edina; and
WHEREAS, MCWD has requested the support of the City of Edina for the proposed work; and
WHEREAS, the project enhances the community and environment in Edina and meets the City's goals
of a livable environment, sound public infrastructure, and a balance of land uses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota that the
City supports the Meadowbrook Golf Course Ecological Restoration Project.
Dated: February 2, 2016
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
7450 Metro Boulevard•Edina,Minnesota 55439
www.EdinaMN.gov•952-826-0371 • Fax 952-826-0392
Attest:
ebra A. Mangen, City Clerk a es B. ovland, 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 February 2,
2016, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of 12016.
City Clerk