HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-224 CCR Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution
Ill
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 81 -224
1 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 75 -31 REGARDING SNOWMOBILING
ON CITY OWNED LANDS
WHEREAS, at the request of the City Council the Park Recreation
Commission and Conservation Commission have reviewed the operation of snowmobiles
on park property; and
WHEREAS, the Park Recreation Commission and Conservation Commission
recognize that the City of Brooklyn Center is committed to the enhancement and
preservation of wildlife and natural wildlife areas; and
WHEREAS, the Park Recreation Commission and Conservation Commission
have determined that snowmobiling is not compatible with the natural environment
and ecology of parklands; and
WHEREAS, the Park Recreation Commission and Conservation Commission
recognize that snowmobiling is not compatible with existing parkland improvements
and facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Park Recreation Commission and Conservation Commission
III have recommended to the City Council that snowmobiling be prohibited from park
property in the City of Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 75 -31 currently permits snowmobiles in certain
areas in Central Park, in the Palmer Lake Park Basin, and along Shingle Creek
Trailway; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 27, Section 903.4 of the City Ordinances provides that
City owned lands authorized for snowmobiling shall be designated by Council Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota that Resolution No. 75 -31 be amended to prohibit snowmobiles from
all City owned lands in accordance with Chapter 27, Section 903.4 of the y Ordinances.
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III The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Tony Kuefler and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka,
and Celia Scott;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.