HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 084-04 • RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the rare occurrence of calcareous fens and the unique character of
their plant and animal communities has led to state law that classifies them as an
Outstanding Resource Value Water that must receive special protection under the Wetland
Conservation Act and the City's MS4 storm water permit; and
WHEREAS, current information regarding the location of protected wetlands known
as calcareous fens can contribute to costly delays in the development process; and,
WHEREAS, cost-effective and timely methods are needed to predict the locations of
calcareous fens and significant groundwater discharge sites in rapidly urbanizing areas to
prevent unwitting development design decisions that could negatively impact both the
development and the protected natural resources; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources has a biennial
grant cycle to accept applications for natural resource related projects to be implemented
between July 2005 and June 2007 that does not require an in-kind or monetary matching
contribution; and,
WHEREAS, the objectives of the project are to create a fen probability map; an
infiltration potential map; a ground water discharge map; outreach materials for citizens,
developers, consultants, and public agency staff to assist them in planning, administering,
• designing, managing storm water, and constructing new developments with potential fen or
ground water discharge impacts; information on fen management and monitoring; a
protocol and training to identify calcareous fens; and the creation of technical guidelines to
stimulate environmentally sensitive development choices that sustain ground water quality
and fens; and
WHEREAS, a diverse stakeholder group of public and private partners are
committed to this project including Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates; McGhie
and Betts Environmental, Inc.; the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; the
Minnesota Geologic Survey; the Olmsted County Soil and Water Conservation District; the
Rochester Public Utilities and Public Works Departments; the Rochester-Olmsted Planning
Department; St. Mary's University Geospatial Services Department; the US Fish and
Wildlife Service; and the US Geological Survey; and,
WHEREAS, the participating local units of government must provide a resolution of
support for inclusion in the grant application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Rochester that the City does support the submittal of a cooperative grant application to the
Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources by February 20, 2003, to meet the
objectives described above.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS / DAY OF �PG>� , 2004.
PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST•
ITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS /97t/ DAY OF 2004.
MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
• Rochester, Minnesota)
Res2000/ResoluSupport.FenGrant
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