HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-033 CCRMember April Graves introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-33
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE MISSISSIPPI GATEWAY
REGIONAL PARK
WHEREAS, The City of Brooklyn Center recognizes Mississippi Gateway
Regional Park as an important component of the regional parks system providing desirable
nature-based recreation to the residents of the City and the region; and
WHEREAS, The Mississippi Gateway Regional Park Master Plan calls for the
park to be a gateway for everyone to connect with the Mississippi River and its dynamic
environment; and
WHEREAS, The Mississippi Gateway Regional Park Master Plan includes a new
Mississippi Gateway Center, Nature's Highline (elevated tree canopy walkway), nature play
areas, Mini-Mississippi Play and Education Feature, field learning labs, South Pond Learning
Lab, nature interpretation nodes, and improved trails, fishing, picnicking, non-motorized boat
launch, archery, off-leash dog area, natural areas and more; and
WHEREAS, The City of Brooklyn Center recognizes that Three Rivers Park
District, in conjunction with efforts of the National Park Service, Metropolitan Council,
Hennepin County, Anoka County, West Mississippi Watershed Management Organization,
Friends of the Mississippi, Anoka-Hennepin School District, and the directly affected cities, have
gathered significant public input in the development of the Mississippi Gateway Regional Park;
and.
WHEREAS, The Mississippi Gateway Regional Park Master Plan is consistent
with other approved local and regional plans; and
WHEREAS, The City of Brooklyn Center supports the acquisition, design,
implementation, and operation of the Mississippi Gateway Regional Park pursuant to the Master
Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota, supports the Mississippi Gateway Master Plan.
February 12, 2018
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Date Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-33
ATTEST: A
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Dan Ryan
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, Marquita Butler, April Graves, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Dan Ryan
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.