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Neg Agmt A2512963 with State of Mn to make upgrades to Coffee Cove shore-fishing area on Lake Minnetonka in Spring Park, date of execution-12/31/26, $190,000 receivable; neg Agmt A2513055 with State of MN for long-term maintenance of same area, date of execution-12/31/2045, no county cost
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Cooperative Agreement A2512963 with the State of Minnesota, acting through the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, to make site upgrades to the Coffee Cove shore-fishing area through the Lake Improvement Program, from the date of execution through December 31, 2026, with the receivable amount not to exceed $190,000; that following review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the County Administrator be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to receive funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Cooperative Agreement A2513055 with the State of Minnesota, acting through the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, for long-term general maintenance of the Coffee Cove shore-fishing area through the Lake Improvement Program, from the date of execution through December 31, 2045, with no county cost; and that following review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the County Administrator be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county.
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Background:
The Hennepin County Lake Improvement Program was formally authorized as an outgrowth of historic policies and projects (Resolution 78-5-93). Additional work is completed in partnership with Sheriff’s water patrol unit as required under Minnesota Statutes, Section 86B.105. Today, the program includes over 500 navigational buoys, 33 boating channels, eight shore-fishing areas, and two public lake accesses on Lake Minnetonka.
In 1994 the county entered into an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to fund improvements at the Coffee Cove shore-fishing area in the city of Spring Park (Resolution 94-4-292). The DNR covered most of the costs to improve the site, with smaller contributions from Hennepin County and the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District. Once the improvements were completed, the county accepted responsibility for site maintenance.
The Coffee Cove shore-fishing site is again in need of maintenance to ensure the safety and accessibility of the many people who use the site daily. Planned work includes repairing the shoreline boulders, replacing the concrete fishing platform and sidewalk, resurfacing the parking lot, and adding stormwater treatment. Funding for this work will be fully covered through the DNR’s Get Out MORE MN program, which seeks to ensure Minnesotans of all abilities and interests can enjoy the outdoors.
The DNR is also updating its long-term management agreement with the county for the Coffee Cove area. The new agreement (A2513055) is for long-term maintenance of the shore-fishing area. It is a no-cost agreement; minor routine maintenance will continue to be funded through the county’s Lake Improvement Program as part of the annual budget.
Current Request:
Authorize the negotiation of two cooperative agreements with the State of Minnesota:
- Agreement A2512963 for improvements to the Coffee Cove shore-fishing area, from the date of execution through December 31, 2026, with the receivable amount not to exceed $190,000.
- Agreement A2513055 for long-term general maintenance of the Coffee Cove shore-fishing area, from the date of execution through December 31, 2045, at no county cost.
Impact/Outcomes:
These agreements will provide $190,000 in state investments to improve access to Coffee Cove and formalize maintenance responsibilities for the site over the next 20 years. The site offers shore-based fishing access to Lake Minnetonka – particularly for people who do not own boats. This area is heavily used by local anglers, including many people of color, who rely on fishing for both nutrition and enjoyment.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval