18-80 - 12-18 - Submit application to MN Dept of Natural REsources RESOLUTION NO.18-80
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION TO
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR
HABITAT RESTORATION AT BASSETT CREEK NATURE AREA
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley adopted the Natural Resource Management Plan
in 2015 with the goal of protecting, preserving, restoring, enhancing, and acquiring natural
areas and open spaces; and
WHEREAS, the Bassett Creek Nature Area is in need of habitat restoration and
invasive species removal; and
WHEREAS, funding for this work is available from the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) Conservation Partners Legacy (CPL) Program, which funds the restoration,
protection and enhancement of prairies, wetlands, forests, or habitat for fish, game, or wildlife
in Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the grant would fund the removal, treatment, and disposal of invasive
species such as buckthorn as well as the seeding and planting of desirable native species to
prevent erosion and enhance the habitat and recreational use of Bassett Creek Nature Area;
and
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed all terms and conditions of this funding opportunity and
finds them to be satisfactory.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Golden Valley that the
Council is supportive of staff's submittal of an application to the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources for habitat restoration at Bassett Creek Nature Area.
Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 18th day of December, 2018
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Shepard M. Harris; Aayor
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk