RES 24-32City of Elk River
City Council
Resolution 24-32
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Elk River Endorsing the
Constitutional Amendment to Reauthorize the Dedication of State
Lottery Proceeds to the Environmental and Natural Resources Trust
Fund.
WHEREAS, in 2023, the Minnesota State Legislature voted to include the following
question on the November 5th, 2024 primary election ballot, "Shall the Minnesota
Constitution be amended to protect drinking water sources and the water quality of lakes,
rivers, and streams; conserve wildlife habitat and natural areas; improve air quality; and expand
access to parks and trails by extending the transfer of proceeds from the state -operated lottery
to the environment and natural resources trust fund, and to dedicate the proceeds for these
purposes?"
WHEREAS, Minnesota has benefited greatly from the Environment and Natural Resources
Trust Fund, which, since being approved by voters in 1991, has provided over $800 million to
more than 1,700 projects around the state "for the public purpose of protection, conservation,
preservation, and enhancement of the state's air, water, land, fish, wildlife, and other natural
resources."
l� WHEREAS, the City of Elk River acknowledges that the Environment and Natural
Resources Trust Fund has been a crucial investment that has protected ecosystems, aided local
communities, promoted outdoor recreation, improved health outcomes, pursued
environmental equity, bolstered agricultural resiliency, and supported strong businesses and
good -paying jobs across the state.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River,
Minnesota, as follows: that this body supports the constitutional amendment to reauthorize
the dedication of state lottery proceeds to the Environment and Natural Resources Trust
Fund and urges Minnesotans to vote "YES" on election day - Tuesday, November 5th, 2024.
Passed and adopted this 17`h day of June 2024.
JohnjiDii'et- ayor
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Tina Allard, City Clerk
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