11-041CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 11-041
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PILOT PROJECT
AT CHRISTMAS LAKE TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF
AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES
WHEREAS, Zebra Mussels were found in Lake Minnetonka in 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Christmas Lake Association (CLA) developed a plan for a pilot project
to minimize the spread of Zebra Mussels and other AIS; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City, Lakeshore Owners, and general public,
to prevent the spread of Zebra Mussels and other AIS; and
WHEREAS, the CLA met with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD),
Minnesota Waters, Lotus Lake Association, City of Chanhassen, Carver County, and others to
go over their plan; and
WHEREAS, the CLA, LLA, and MLA received funds from the DNR to provide on -site
watercraft inspections; and
WHEREAS, to make best use of the funds, the Lake Associations proposed the Pilot
Project; and
WHEREAS, the pilot project consists of centralized watercraft inspection and
unattended, electronic gates at the landings to Christmas and Lotus Lakes; and
WHEREAS, the CLA and MCWD have committed to cover the cost for the purchase
and installation of an electronic gate for the Christmas Lake landing; and
WHEREAS, the City of Shorewood operates the Christmas Lake Landing on behalf of
the DNR through an Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement with the DNR requires the boat landing to remain open
between the hours of 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day during the boating season; and
WHEREAS, the CLA has requested the City of Shorewood's support for the pilot project
including the installation of the gate; and
WHEREAS, the MCWD monitoring of Lake Minnetonka discovered wider and more
rapid spread of zebra mussels than previously known as referenced in the Minneapolis
StarTribune of July 6, 2011; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Shorewood that:
1. The Council supports the CLA in their efforts to prevent and minimize the spread of
zebra mussels and other AIS to Christmas Lake,
2. The City Council authorizes staff to purchase and install a control gate at the entrance of
the parking area that will prevent access between the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. and
to purchase and install directional signage and pavement striping to assist in directing the
proper flow of traffic at the boat launch.
3. The City Council directs and authorizes staff to work with the MCWD and the DNR on
an amendment to the current Agreement to allow for the installation of a controlled
access at the boat landing.
4. The City Council authorizes the CLA to implement an onsite inspection program at the
landing during all open hours and to take all reasonable measures, including turning boats
away, to prevent the spread of AIS, specifically zebra mussels.
5. The Council authorizes the installation of such a device upon successful amendment to
the Agreement and upon development of the central inspection site as described in the
CLA pilot project.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 11th day of
July, 2011.
SC a ER C ING MAYOR
ATTEST
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