1997-104
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 97-104
A RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY COUNCIL'S INTENT TO ADDRESS STORM
WATER AND SANITARY SEWER AREAS OF CONCERN
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins has experienced storm and sanitary sewer
flooding in several areas of the City; and
WHEREAS, the July 1997 storms brought this issue to the attention of the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, it is the duty of the City of Hopkins to provide for and maintain the
sanitary sewage and storm water systems; and
WHEREAS, eight areas of the City have been identified as having experienced
problems during the July, 1997 storms; and
WHEREAS, the City Council and City staff have already initiated tasks
necessary to fully analyze and determine the root of the problems surrounding these
flooding events (memo attached); and
WHEREAS, the Council is responsible for assuring the taxpayers of Hopkins
that they are spending public funds in the most cost efficient and effective manner; and
WHEREAS, the studies and investigations currently in place will identify needed
improvements to the storm water and sanitary sewer systems.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, based on all of the above, the City
Council of the City of Hopkins, hereby resolves that it will implement improvements to
the sanitary sewer and storm water systems that will improve the conditions in the
identified areas to the extent possible by implementing the attached plan of action
without endangering other areas of the City.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota, this 5th day of
November, 1997.
Charles D. Redepenning, Ma r