04-11-1988 - Agenda Packet City Council - regular meeting

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RESPONSIBILITIES Reger - coordinate and chair meetings. Schroeder, Wheeler, Stefferud. and ONR Central Office - provide input as to content, layout and design of guide. Burns prw; de input on above issues as well as graphic design and layout. PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION PHASES OF THE MISSISSIPPI NATIONAL RIVER AND RECREATION AREA BILL (H.R. 2530) In 1987, Congressman Bruce Vento and Senator Dave Durenburger authored legislation that would designate the 80 mile segment of the Mississippi Rive* in the Metropolitan Area, a National River and Recreation Area. The bill, which passed the House on Sept. 29, 1987, would create a committee with repr.•sentation from local, county, regional (Metro Council), state and federal governments. This committee would be responsible for preparing an overall coordinated plan for recreational development along the Mississippi within the Metropolitan Area. The plan is mandated to utilize existing plans. The legislation provides for federal funds for assisting local governments In completing acquisition and development of recreation -related facilities in the valley. Senate action would occur in 1988. The Metro Water Access Committee will want to keep informed about development of the plan and provide appropriate input to the plan's development. The legislation would authorize federal funds (50 percent match) to assist in acquiring and developing access sites in the river corridor. IMPLEMENT FY 1989 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The DNR and Metropolitan Council will work toward implementing the FY 1989 acquisition and development programs identified in Tables 1 and 2 of Appendix A. DTEO will continue to work with local governments in the Metropolitan Area on implementing LAWCON/state bonded projects. These may include boat launches. fishing piers, and swimming beaches on priority lakes.