HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2026-42, Authorizing a Water Quality Cost Share Agreement with Coon Creek Watershed District for an Ice Breaker Attachment for Trail/Walk Plows
Resolution No. 2026-42
Authorizing a Water Quality Cost Share Agreement with Coon Creek Watershed
District for an Ice Breaker Attachment for Trail/Walk Plows
Whereas, the City of Fridley’s (City) Active Transportation Plan establishes a goal of maintaining
trails and sidewalks to allow for satisfactory year round use; and
Whereas, the standard method of keeping pavement ice-free during winter is through the
application of chlorides; and
Whereas, there are rising levels of chloride pollution in City waterways leading to the impairment of
aquatic life; and
Whereas, the Coon Creek Watershed District offers a Water Quality Cost-Share program to
support projects that improve water quality by reducing pollutants such as chlorides; and
Whereas, the City applied to this program for funding to purchase an ice breaker attachment for its
trail/sidewalk plows which would allow the City to mechanically remove ice without the use of
chlorides; and
Whereas, the Coon Creek Watershed District awarded the City $31,125 in grant funds representing
75% of the total estimated project costs of $41,500.
Now therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Fridley, Minnesota, that the
Mayor and City Manager are directed to execute the Grant Agreement, and
Furthermore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Fridley, Minnesota, that upon
execution of the grant agreement that City of Fridley staff are authorized to implement this
program.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 27 day of April, 2026.
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Dave Ostwald – Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore – City Clerk