2012-016 Inter-Governmental AgreementCITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-016
RESOLUTION APPROVING INTER -GOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
CITY PROJECT 2009-11
WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Council's Capital Improvement Program includes the
replacement of its Hopkins Lift Station, located near the intersection of Blake Road and Lake
Street in Hopkins, as well as replacement, rehabilitation, and/or modification of its associated
wastewater pipelines; and
WHEREAS, The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District has acquired property and plans
improvements along Minnehaha Creek near the intersection of Blake Road and Lake Street in
Hopkins, as part of the District's program to restore and protect Minnehaha Creek and its
environs within the developed urban area; and
WHEREAS, The City plans to expand and improve the Cottageville Park, in
coordination with the foregoing Minnehaha Creek Watershed District program; and
WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Council and the City have determined that it is in their
best interests to enter into this Agreement in order to specify the terms for acquisition of the
Metropolitan Council lift station site, compensation for the lift station site and projected -related
City permits, and such other matters as necessary to ensure coordination as each party
implements its respective programs and responsibilities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hopkins
hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Inter -Government
Agreement with the Metropolitan Council; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proceeds from the land transaction be used for
the improvement of Cottageville Park.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 20th day of March 2012
B
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E ene axwell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk