11-42 - 09-06 - support minnehaha creek watershed district manage aquatic invasive species efforts Resolution 11-42 September 6, 2011
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
TO MANAGE THE AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS) EFFORTS IN THE REGION
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Golden Valley, recognizes aquatic
invasive species in lakes pose real, tangible, and negative impacts; and
WHEREAS, potential new aquatic invasive species (AIS) yet to infest our lakes,
pose substantial threats to water quality and ecosystems; and
WHEREAS, existing AIS management and prevention efforts are inadequate due to
the many agencies at the state, regional, and local level; and
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley recognizes the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District (MCWD) has the staffing capability, scientific expertise, and financial capacity to
manage AIS on a regional basis.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Golden
Valley, that it hereby recommends and supports empowering the MCWD to manage AIS in
the region; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Golden Valley
endorses and supports the MCWD take on the leadership in coordinating and implementing
a comprehensive AIS program throughout the watershed as a model for metro or statewide
implementation.
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Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Susan M. Vimig, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Pentel
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg, Loomis,
Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon
said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her
signature attested by the City Clerk.