The legislation included a requirement for state and local governments to develop a comprehensive plan and establish regulations to protect and enhance the features of the Mississippi River and adjacent lands. The Mississippi River Critical Area Plan was formed through a collaborative effort that included local residents, the West River Road Association, city staff, Planning Commission, Parks Advisory Commission and City Council. The Plan was completed in January of 1979. As a part of the Comprehensive Plan Update, the City will be updating the Mississippi Critical Area Plan and the Mississippi River Critical Area Ordinance. A draft plan and ordinance have been completed.
Copies are available for review by contacting the City of Brooklyn Park Planning Division.
Comments and questions are being collected and incorporated into the plan and ordinance throughout this process. Public meetings will be held to discuss issues related to these items later this year. All public meetings are advertised in the Brooklyn Park Sun Post. The following list of web sites provides additional information about the Mississippi River. If you find other sites that have useful information please contact the City of Brooklyn Park Planning Division so that they may be added to this list.