Res 1997-97 Oel
RESOLUTION NO. 97 - 1997
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING DESIGNATION OF THE
MISSISSIPPI RIVER AS AN AMERICAN HERITAGE RIVER
WHEREAS, the Mississippi River is recognized as an important asset to
the City of Fridley, Anoka County, the Metropolitan area, and the
State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, six miles of Mississippi shoreline is located adjacent to
Fridley; and
WHEREAS, the City supports the projects and activities intended to
enhance and improve the Mississippi River as a commercial,
recreational, environmental, and historic resource; and
WHEREAS, the City has endorsed and financially supported a variety of
projects creating parks and recreational facilities along the
Mississippi River; and
WHEREAS, the City has been an active participant in the Mississippi
National River and Recreational Area project; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to strengthen its partnership with the United
States Federal Government in implementing local river strategies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council for the City of
Fridley, Minnesota, hereby endorses the nomination of the Mississippi
River for designation as an American Heritage River.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1997 .
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WILLIAM A. CHAMPA - CIT CLERK