HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-23-75 CCMMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 23, 1975
Meeting called to order at 5:19 PM by Mayor Eder.
Present: Mayor Eder, Councilmen Abercrombie, Shervheim & Pott &•Councilwoman Lyons.
Also Present:Counsel Raleigh and Engineer Noyes.
Flood Control:Engineer Noyes advised that as of today the flow from Long Lake thru
the culvert is about 2" deep. Olson Lake is at 929.62. Lake Jane is now
at 921.43' up .01" since the pump was shut off. Sunfish Lake is now at
890.43 up approx. 1" since pumping stopped.
Engineer Noyes presented his proposed Interim Plan for Flood Control
Management relating first the problems and then the recommended actions.
Discussion on plan with council and citizens and noting of changes.
Motion by Councilman Abercrombie 2nd by Councilman Shervheim to adopt
the Interim Plan as amended and directed that copies be sent to the
DNR and VBWD and that the city adopt the recommendations of the plan.
Carried 5-0.
Mr. George Hedges pointed out that there is a considerable delay in
transmittal of information regarding precipitation to the weather bureau.
It was suggested that a local facility be set up who would have the in-
formation available on a current basis.
Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott that the City of
Lake Elmo request the State Highway Department to establish a weather
station at the Oakdale facility. Carried 5-0.
Adjournment:Motion by Councilman Abercrombie 2nd by Councilman Pott to adjourn at
6:33 PM. Carried 5-0.
Donald Mehsikomer
Lake Elmo City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMSER 23, 1.975
Meeting called to order at 5:19 PM by Mayor Eder.
Present: Mayor Eder, Councilmen Abercrombie, Shervheim & Pott & Councilwoman Lyons,
Also Present;Counsel Raleigh and Engineer Noyes.
Flood Control:Engineer Noyes advised that as of today the flow from Long Lake thru
the culvert is about 2" deep. Olson Lake is at 929.62. Lake Jane is now
at 921.43' up..01" since the pump was shut off. Sunfish Lake is now at
890.43 up approx. 1" since pumping stopped.
Engineer Noyes presented his proposed Interim Plan for Flood Control
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Management relating first the problems and then; the recommended actions.
Discussion on plan with council and citizens and noting,of changes.
Motion by Councilman Abercrombie 2nd by Councilman Snervheim to,adopt
the Interim Plan as amended and directed that copies be sent to the
DNR and-VBWD and that the ;city adopt the recommendations of the plan.
Carried-5-0.
Mr. George Hedges pointed out that there is a considerable delay in
transmittal- of information regarding precipitation to the weather bureau.
It was suggested that a local facility be set up who would have the in-
formation available on a current basis.
Motion by Councilman S.hervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott that the City of
Lake Elmo request the State Highway Department to establish a weather
station at the Oakdale facility. Carried 5-0.
Adjournment:Motion by Councilman Abercrombie 2nd by Councilman Pott to adjourn at
6:33 PM. Carried 5-0.
Donald Mehsikomer
Lake ElmoCityClerk