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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2002-420CITY OF PLYMOUTH RESOLUTION NO. 2002-420 REQUEST THAT MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PUMPING PLAN FOR MOONEY LAKE WHEREAS, Mooney Lake is a landlocked waterbody, and therefore, the water level recedes very slowly; and WHEREAS, Mooney Lake has reached an elevation over 2 feet higher then the highest previously recorded water level and only 1.3 feet below the lowest home; and WHEREAS, pumping is required to lower the water level and pumping would take an extended period of time to significantly lower the lake level; and WHEREAS, Mooney Lake and its tributary watershed are within three separate cities; and WHEREAS, flow from a pumping program would impact other cities in addition to Plymouth; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District is the most appropriate agency to lead efforts to lower the level of Mooney Lake. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA: That the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District is requested to develop and implement an emergency pumping plan for Mooney Lake with significant fiinding and operational assistance from the City of Plymouth. The City is willing to split the cost in half with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District to be provided from the Water Resources Fund: and FURTHTER BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District is requested to reconsider installation of a permanent outlet for Mooney Lake in cooperation with the lakeshore property owners and the cities of Medina, Orono, and Plymouth. Adopted by the City Council on September 9, 2002. C Documents and Settnig, anfieese,Local Settuig, TeupCCR 2002-420_539A9CCR 2002-420 doe Resolution No. 2002-420 Page 2 of 2 STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS. The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, certifies that I compared the foregoing resolution adopted at a meeting of the Plymouth City Council on September 9, 2002 with the original thereof on file in my office, and the same is a correct transcription thereof. WITNESS my hand officially as such City Clerk and the Corporate seal of the City this day of City Clerk C Documents and Settnig, anfieese,Local Settuig, TeupCCR 2002-420_539A9CCR 2002-420 doe