HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-048RESOLUTION NO. 2008-048
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONSERVATION EASEMENT GRANTED BY
THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO TO THE MINNESOTA LAND TRUST
WHEREAS, Sunfish Lake Park is a 315 acre park with natural, scenic and open
space qualities of significant importance; and
WHEREAS, the park provides important habitat for a variety of wildlife species,
both terrestrial and aquatic, in conservation need; and
WHEREAS, the park is a component of a regionally significant corridor and project
focus area as identified by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the
Metropolitan Conservation. Corridors Partnership; and
WHEREAS, the property provides important publicly accessible open space to
learn about, experience, and enjoy the out -of -doors in a significant and relatively
undisturbed natural setting:
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Lake Elmo
hereby approves the conveyance of a conservation easement for Sunfish Lake Park to the
Minnesota Land Trust.
ADOPTED, by the Lake Elmo City Council this 21'` day of October, 20
Dean Johnston, Mayo
ATTEST:
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Susan Hoyt, City Administrator
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