2017-06 CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES,MINNESOTA
DATE: January 23,2017 RESOLUTION NO: 2017-06
MOTION BY: McDonald SECONDED BY: Ryan
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FOX WOODS PRESERVE MASTER PLAN
WHEREAS,the Fox Woods Preserve was acquired following the successful passage of a
1997 Park, Open Space, and Trail special election.
WHEREAS,the preserve will contain a system of natural surface and bituminous
walking trails intended to give visitors the opportunity to experience the beautiful woodlands and
wetlands of the area.
WHEREAS,the 58 acres preserve is located directly adjacent to the recently approved
Foxwood subdivision and will open for the first time to the public as a result of trail accesses
being installed in the new housing development.
WHEREAS, on June 21, 2016 the Park and Recreation Commission reviewed the
proposed master plan for the Fox Woods Preserve, including a citizen input and comment period
and recommended on a unanimous vote that the plan be approved.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City
of Chanhassen approve the Fox Woods Master Plan as drawn by WSB and Associates on June
21, 2016 and amended on January 5, 2017 adding boundary fencing.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 23`d day of January,2017.
ATTEST:
.„4/A
Todd Gerhardt,City Manager Denny La enburger ayor
YES NO ABSENT
Laufenburger None None
McDonald
Ryan
Tjornhom
Campion