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