2015-082 Supporting Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Meadowbrook Golf Course Ecological Restoration Project CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-082
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING
MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
MEADOWBROOK GOLF COURSE ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) is proposing an ecological
restoration project within Meadowbrook Golf Course in the cities of Hopkins and St. Louis
Park; and
WHEREAS,the proposed project will restore the currently ditched segment of Minnehaha
Creek to a meandering stream channel; address flood resiliency within the golf course; provide
flood mitigation for properties adjacent to the site; restore and enhance wetland function within
the golf course; and expand the Minnehaha Creek Greenway through access and connections;
and
WHEREAS, MCWD needs the consent of the City of Hopkins to move forward with the
project; and
WHEREAS,the project enhances the community and environment in Hopkins;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hopkins,
Minnesota that the City supports the Meadowbrook Golf Course Ecological Restoration
Project.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota, this 20th day of October,
2015.
By
E ne J./Maxwell, Mayor
ATTEST:
407AA1/4-e/LeA
Amy Domeier, City Clerk