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February 11, 1993 K Council Report: 93-25
RESOLUTION REQUESTING LOWER
FLOOD ELEVATIONS ALONG NINE MILE CREEK
Pro{>osed Action.
Staff reconunends adoption of the following motion: "Approve Resolution
#93-14 . reauestina the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Board of
Manaqers to establish lower 100 year flood elevations for portions of Nine
Mile Creek within Hopkins."
Overview.
At the February 9 Council Work Session, Council reviewed various
alternatives for lowering the 100 year flood plain elevation north of the
Soo Line tracks. See attached list of alternatives. After discussion on
each of these alternatives, it was the consensus of Council and .staff that
lie city should pursue lowering the 100 year flood plain elevation in this
~ea from 899.3 to at least 895, and preferably 893. Council preferred the
93 elevation due to its positive impact on this area for very little extra
cost over the other alternatives. '
Analvsis if Issues.
o Why should the city lower the flood plain elevation?
Refer to the attached February 3, 1993 memorandum.
o What improvements would be needed to lower the flood plain elevation?
Refer to the attached February 3, 1993 memorandum.
o How will the improvements be funded?
If improvements are included in the Watershed Districts Water
Management Plan, they are generally eligible for 100% funding.
However, various items or alternatives may not be eligible for 100%
Watershed funding, and may require city participation. Council is not
being asked to allocate any money toward this project at this time.
SUDDortinq Information.
'0 February 3, 1993 Council Memorandum.
e. Analysis of Issues.
Resolution # 93-14
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Lee Gusa~~c Works Director
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