HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-121 (Slow No Wake Zone on St. Croix River from south levee wall (Dock Café) to the north levee wall (Mulberry Point) extending from the Minnesota shoreline to the Wisconsin shoreline) RESOLUTION 2018-121
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ESTABLISHMENT OF A SLOW NO WAKE ZONE ON ST.
CROIX RIVER IN STILLWATER FROM THE SOUTH LEVEE WALL (DOCK CAFÉ) TO THE
NORTH LEVEE WALL (MULBERRY POINT) EXTENDING FROM THE
MINNESOTA SHORELINE TO THE WISCONSIN SHORELINE
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Stillwater has been approached by
concerned citizens to support the establishment of a Slow No Wake zone on the in the
downtown area of Stillwater due to concerns for public safety; and
WHEREAS, the Stillwater City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing on
April 17, 2018 regarding the potential establishment of a Slow No Wake zone on the St.Croix
River along Stillwater property from the south levee wall(Dock Café)to the north levee wall
(Mulberry Point) extending from the Stillwater, Minnesota shoreline to the Town of St.
Joseph,Wisconsin shoreline; and
WHEREAS, the Stillwater City Council heard testimony from fourteen citizens at the
April 17,2018 public hearing and received 30 written comments from citizens regarding the
establishment of a Slow No Wake zone on the St.Croix River in Stillwater,a written summary
of all comments received is attached as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Stillwater City Council considered all oral and written testimony
regarding the establishment of a Slow No Wake zone on the St. Croix River, considered the
safety history of recreational boating activities on the St. Croix River in Stillwater and near
the historic lift bridge;
WHEREAS, based upon all testimony received, concerns for public safety issues for
motorized and non-motorized vessels in the Stillwater area of the St. Croix River, the
narrowness of the river channel in the Stillwater area particularly during high water events,
shoreline protection issues, the City Council believes it is the best interests of the public to
promote and protect public safety on the St.Croix River by establishing a Slow No Wake zone
on the St. Croix River in Stillwater from the south levee wall (Dock Café) to the north levee
wall (Mulberry Point) extending from the Minnesota shoreline to the Wisconsin shoreline.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that based on public safety concerns the
Stillwater City Council recommends that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
establish a Slow No Wake zone on the St.Croix River along Stillwater property from the south
levee wall(Dock Café)to the north levee wall(Mulberry Point)extending from the Stillwater,
Minnesota shoreline to the Town of St.Joseph,Wisconsin shoreline as shown on the attached
map.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; by the Stillwater City Council,that this Resolution and
attached Exhibits and Maps be transmitted to the Commissioner of the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources and all other appropriate entities to formally initiate the
Lower St. Croix Riverway Administrative Rule amendment process pursuant to Minnesota
State Statutes.
Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 5th day of June, 2018.
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
ATT ST:
Diane F.Ward, City Clerk