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Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-14
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONTINUED FUNDING FOR GRANTS TO
IMPROVE LAKE WATER QUALITY
WHEREAS, the quality of water in lakes is very important to the quality of life in
Minnesota providing recreational opportunities and habitat for wildlife; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center has participated in diagnostic studies to
develop water management plans for Twin Lake; and
WHEREAS, Twin Lake suffers from a degradation of its water quality from
several sources; and
WHEREAS, the City, in collaboration with the Watershed Management
Commission has worked and continues to work on identifying opportunities to positively impact
the quality of water in Twin Lake; and
WHEREAS, grant funding administered by the State of Minnesota is essential to
improving the quality of water in Twin Lake.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that it expresses its support for a continuation of funding by the
State of Minnesota for local water quality improvement studies and projects to improve the
quality of lakes, especially in urban areas.
Januarv 12. 2004
Date
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Mayo
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Diane Niesen
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kathleen Carmody, Kay lasman, and Diane Niesen;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.