HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 566-06 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, cost-effective techniques are needed for effective long-term management
of these valuable natural resources; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislative Citizens Commission on Minnesota Resources is accepting
•grant applications for their 2007 funding cycle for qualified natural resource projects that do
not require an in-kind or monetary matching contribution; and,
WHEREAS, the objectives of the project are to confirm the predictive value of the
preliminary fen potential map to locate calcareous fens and significant groundwater recharge
areas and to develop and evaluate long-term fen management techniques; and,
WHEREAS, this project will require the willing collaboration of the City of Rochester,
various natural resource agencies and private landowners; 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, Minnesota, that the City does support the submittal of a grant application to the
Legislative Citizens Commission on Minnesota Resources by November 16, 2006 to meet the
objectives described above.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS D OF W N-Y-m( 12006.
f PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
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CITY CLERKJ
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APPROVED THIS ��-�' DAY OF tq rUl�-rn , 2006.
MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)
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