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05.a GOOD NEIGHBOR Proclamation Eric and KC Douglas SCANDIA GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, respecting, caring for, and helping 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, Eric and KC Douglas acted as Good Neighbors in Scandia with their willingness to contribute to the health of our city’s natural resources, and WHEREAS, when Eric and KC were approached by the Comfort Lake Forest Lake Watershed District and told that the dairy farm that had once existed on their property had left phosphorous and heavy soils that were contributing to weed growth in Bone Lake, and WHEREAS, when Eric and KC were asked by the Watershed District to be allowed to conduct a wetland restoration project on the Douglas property, and WHEREAS, thanks to the Douglas family the soils were removed and a pond for waterfowl now exists there; the heavy soils were deposited on a nearb y field and bee friendly plantings are being made there for a neighborhood apiary, and WHEREAS, the Douglas family has contributed to the community in many ways including these moves to improve and protect the environment and through volunteerism, and WHEREAS KC and Eric Douglas have consistently demonstrated the qualities of being Good Neighbors and have been nominated to receive this Award, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Scandia presents the Scandia Good Neighbor Award to Eric and KC Douglas in recognition and appreciation. Presented this 16th day of August, 2022 Christine Maefsky, Mayor City of Scandia