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LAKE ELMO SPECIAL COUNCIL MOETING, MAY 119 1983 -3- LAKE JANE FLOODING: DISCUSSION: --Mazzara - either in this motion or a separate motion would like to see recommendation to slow inflow from Long Lake and Grant Township. Asked how long it will take to implement this action. --Nels Nelson - If BUR permit is secured by Friday, work could start early next weeko --Filer - asked why VB was not prepared for emergency situation this year since they were ready for similar situation last year, --Allen Dornfold - different situation this year- Excessive bank storage created a rapid increase of inflow - discussed situation two weeks ago - plan to take different action in the future. --Eder - concerned about sandbagging the weir, Strongly encourage pumping. If sandbagging has to be, would delay placement of the bags until the pump is in place and operating, --Fraser - supports installation of the pump. This is not something the City controls. Motion provides,the only effective thing the City can do is approve the sandbagging request, Would prefer to let Valley Branch make the decision and hold off sandbagging until the City has an opportunity to pot information on the legal issues. --Morgan -- Motion is only encouraging Valley Branch to go ahead and do something. --Allen Doxnfeld - not only need City permission but Corp of Engineers, Soil and Water Conservation District and the DNR. Thanked the Council for getting the "ball rolling", Also, stated that ponding is not the only solution, still need some type of outletting sytem .for flood control. Motion. carried 3-2. Eder and Fraser opposed. M/S/P Morgan/Mazzara to recomnxendr encourage and insist that Valley Branch Watershed District look into storing more water on Silver Lake and in. Grant Township to slow down run-off into Lake Demontreville, Olson and ultimately Jane. Carried 5-0. --Allen Dornfold - when talking about another area, talking about a project, Cannot do anything without a project and the only way this is accomplished is through the petitioning process. ADJOURW NT: Mayor Elder adjourned the Special Emergency Meeting at 7:05.p.m.