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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH ST. LOUIS SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR A FLOOD RECOVERY PROJECT FOR A PORTION OF SARGENT CREEK AT NO COST TO THE CITY.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
WHEREAS, the South St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District ("SWCD") received a grant from the State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources for a stream restoration project for a portion of Sargent Creek (the "Project");
WHEREAS, the Project will create a stable stream channel, establish trout habitat, repair damage that occurred as a result from the 2012 flood, improve aesthetics of the creek, and increase resilience to future flooding;
WHEREAS, the City has a 5/8ths interest in the real property where the Project will occur and desires to grant a license to SWCD to complete the Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to execute a license agreement, substantially the same as the agreement attached as Exhibit 1, with SWCD, enter and occupy the property outlined in red on the attached Exhibit 2 for the purpose of completing the Project, at no cost to the city.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The purpose of this resolution is to authorize a license agreement with South St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District ("SWCD") for a stream restoration project for a portion of Sargent Creek (the "Project"), at no cost to the city.
Under the license agreement, SWCD will perform the following tasks:
(a) Clearing of brush, vegetation, and trees from 20-foot equipment access corridors;
(b) In-stream excavation including moving and re-shaping the channel to create a stable pattern, profile, and dimension;
(c) Installation of stream grade control structures made from natural materials such as boulders or logs;
(d) Restoration of all disturbed areas with erosion control blanket and native trees and grasses.
Plans to clear and replant portions of the site wi...
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