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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. November 23, ZZ-2---- Dat/ ;,7 T Mayor fF �f f C ATTEST: ii mss' 7 t 9 'rk" d 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.