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3.a Good Neighbor Proclamation - Mattson`t SCANDIA SCANDIA GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, respecting and caring for others is a hallmark of the American character, and central to how we as a community live; and WHEREAS, respect and care for and from neighbors creates a more sustainable, resilient community and makes Scandia a great place to live and be; and WHEREAS, Scandia throughout its history has been the beneficiary of being a community of Good Neighbors; and WHEREAS, being a Good Neighbor increases the well-being of individuals and of the community in which they live; and WHEREAS, the Craig Mattson Farm took significant action to care for and improve the environment of Scandia and surrounding areas; and WHEREAS, when the Comfort Lake Forest Lake Watershed District approached the Craig Mattson Farm about doing a restoration project to help retain the phosphorus that had built up on their farm from run-off into the surrounding wetlands, Moody Lake, and Bone Lake, Mattson embraced the idea; and WHEREAS, following their action, tests confirmed the Mattson wetland excavation single- handedly achieved a 60 percent reduction in nutrient loading to Moody Lake. Both Moody Lake and Bone Lake became noticeably cleaner. Tests indicate that Bone Lake's phosphorus levels are the lowest in 20 years; and WHEREAS, the Craig Mattson Farm has in these ways demonstrated the qualities of being a Good Neighbor and has been nominated by the Bone Lake Association to receive this Award THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Scandia presents the Scandia Good Neighbor Award to the Craig Mattson Farm, in recognition and appreciation. Presented this 21st day of August 2018 Christine Maefsky, Mayor Ci ca 'a