HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1998-298CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 98 - 298
PETITION MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT TO
PREPARE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR MOONEY LAKE OUTLET
CITY PROJECT NO. 8019
WHEREAS, Mooney Lake and its tributary drainage area is located within the cities of Medina, Orono,
and Plymouth; and
WHEREAS, Mooney Lake does not currently have an outlet and is therefore landlocked; and
WHEREAS, The water level of landlocked bodies fluctuates to a greater degree than water bodies with
outlets; and
WHEREAS, In recent years Mooney Lake has been experiencing relatively high water levels causing
damage to trees, yards, and landscaping.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA: Petitions the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District to prepare an
Engineering Feasibility Study to determine the feasibility of constricting an outlet for Mooney Lake.
The study should determine:
1. The preferred route and configuration for the outlet.
2. The estimated cost of the project.
3. The impact on the downstream storm water system.
4. The benefits of the project.
5. Discussion of other feasible options for an outlet or to control lake levels and the
need for level control.
Adopted by the City Council on May 6,1998.
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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
, 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
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