HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2002-101 - Petition to Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District for Round Lake Water Quality Improvement Project - 05/21/2002 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY,AIINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-101
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ROUND LAKE WATER QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS,Round Lake is an important feature within the City of Eden Prairie; and
WHEREAS,the City Council declares it commitment to water quality improvement within
Round Lake; and
WHEREAS,there is a documented relationship between deteriorating water quality within
Round Lake and the current stormwater ponding system; and
WHEREAS,the City of Eden Prairie has determined that improvements to the stormwater
treatment system and fishery habitat are required to fully realize the recreational potential of the lake.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,the City Council has determined to complete
those items recommended within the Round Lake Use Attainability Analysis to improve the quality
of stormwater runoff entering Round Lake as well as the quality of the fishery habitat, including:
• Upgrade of three existing stormwater ponds that do not meet NURP standards.
• Addition of one new runoff detention pond.
• Addition of a fish feeding station to increase the size of the bluegills.
• Stocking the lake with northern pike to thin the bluegill population
• Addition of a second fishing pier to increase fishing by residents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,the City Council does request that the Riley-Purgatory-
Bluff Creek Watershed District participate in funding these activities with a cost share of 50%.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council May 21, 2002.
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