HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-161 CCRMember Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-161
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A METROENVIRONMENT PARTNERSHIP
GRANT APPLICATION FOR PROPOSED PALMER LAKE IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City's Local Water Management Plan establishes as high priorities: 1) the
promotion and development of regional stormwater treatment ponds, to address water quantity and quality
issues in a proactive manner; and 2) projects which specifically address enhancing the water quality and
aesthetic, recreation or wildlife values of Twin Lakes, Palmer Lake, Shingle Creek, and the Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive study of the Palmer Lake Basion has been completed, and
several improvements to the Basin are recommended; and
WHEREAS, two specific projects to improve water quality by reducing nonpoint source
pollution entering Palmer Lake have been identified, and the proposed 2000 Storm Drainage Utility budget
includes $250,000 to fund said projects; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council's MetroEnvironment Partnership Grant Program
provides financial grants on a competitive basis to projects which improve the water quality of Metro Area
lakes and rivers by reducing nonpoint sources of pollution, said grants requiring at least a 25 percent match
from the receiving agency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota that the City Manager is hereby authorized to submit an application to the MetroEnvironment
Partnership Grant Program for a grant to assist in funding the proposed Palmer Lake Basin improvements.
October 25, 1999
Date
ATTEST: 1~1 I nAAY L.11 Q/
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Debra Hilstrom, Kay lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert
and the following voted against the same:. none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Ed Nelson
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