Resolution 2012-09 Dispersing Public Funds for the Purpose of Protecting Surface Waters within Lake Elmo from Certain Aquatic Invasive Species

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CITY OF LAKE ELMO WASHINGTON COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2012-009 A RESOLUTION DISPERSING PUBLIC FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING SURFACE WATERS WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF LADE ELMO FROM CI+ERTAIN AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES WHEREAS, surface water quality protection contributes to the value of homes located on Lake DeMontreville, Lake Jane, Lake Olson and Lake Elmo and subsequently the cumulative tax base of the City of Lake Elmo; WHEREAS, the same surface waters, via public access, are frequented by resident and non-resident recreational boaters and sportsmen who may not reside on Lake DeMontreville, Lake .lane, Lake Olson and Lake Elmo; WHEREAS, these recreational boaters and sportsmen may inadvertently and unintentionally transport certain aquatic invasive species, such as zebra mussles, Eurasion milfoil and spiny waterf7ea, that have attached to their watercraft or reside in bilge water; WHEREAS,- the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) has an active Watercraft Inspections Grant program designed to mitigate the spread of aquatic invasive species to inland, freshwater surface waters; WHEREAS, the rri-Lakes Improvement Association (a homeowners group made up of residents of lake DeMontreville, Lake Jane and Lake Olson) have applied for a MNDNR Watercraft Inspection Grant totaling $96501$5,000 MNDNR for the purposes of preventing aquatic invasive species from entering the surface waters within the confines of the City of Lake Elmo via 200 hours of watercraft inspections during the summer of 2012; WHEREAS, the MNDNR grant is predicated on the acquisition of matching funds from stakeholder groups such as the Tri -Lakes Improvement Association, watershed districts and local municipalities; WHEREAS, the Tri -Lakes Improvement Association has received a commitment for funds equaling $2000 from the Valley Branch Watershed District, as well as a commitment from their own homeowners of $650 to meet the requirements of the MNDNR Watercraft Inspection Grant;