11-019CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 11- 019
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A PILOT
BOAT LAUNCH INSPECTION PROGRAM AT CHRISTMAS LAKE
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR) declared Lake
Minnetonka a Zebra Mussels infested water in 2010 following the discovery of Zebra Mussels; and
WHEREAS, Christmas Lake is not yet a Zebra Mussels infested water; and
WHEREAS, Christmas Lake is in close proximity to Lake Minnetonka; and
WHEREAS, the Christmas Lake Association (CLA) endeavors to prevent the spread of Zebra
Mussels to this water body; and
WHEREAS, the CLA is working with the Minneliaha Creek Watershed district and Minnesota
Waters in seeking grant funds from the MnDNR to operate a pilot inspection program; and
WHEREAS, the public boat launch and parking facility is maintained by the City of Shroewood;
NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved, by the City Council of the City of Shorewood, that the City
supports the efforts of the MCWD and CLA to provide for inspection of boats entering Christmas Lake
and supports the grant application.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 9th day of May,
2011.
ATTEST
Q histine Liz se, Mayor
Administrator /Clerk