2012-22 CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE: April 9, 2012 RESOLUTION NO: 2012 -22
MOTION BY: Laufenburger SECONDED BY: Ernst
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT A GRANT
FROM THE MN DNR FOR 2012 WATERCRAFT ACCESS INSPECTIONS
ADMINISTERED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS AND EXECUTE GRANT
AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, Lake Ann, Lake Susan and Lotus Lake are important resources used by the
public for recreation and the enjoyment of natural beauty; and
WHEREAS, public use and enjoyment of Lake Ann, Lake Susan and Lotus Lake is best
served by protection from infestation of aquatic invasive species; and
WHEREAS, we recognize the need to provide inspections to protect these resources and to
provide education and information about aquatic invasive species; and
WHEREAS, a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources grant in the amount of $7,750
was awarded to the City of Chanhassen for the purpose of hiring staff to inspect watercraft entering
Lotus Lake, Lake Ann and Lake Susan for the presence of aquatic invasive species and especially
zebra mussels; and
WHEREAS, the City understands that they are required to match the awarded granted at a
ratio of 1:1 and has dedicated $10,000 to aquatic invasive species inspections for the year 2012.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chanhassen City Council authorizes
the acceptance of the 2012 Grant for Watercraft Access Inspections Administered by Local
Government Units and execution of a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 9 day of April, 2012.
ATTEST:
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YES NO ABSENT
Furlong None None
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