HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2010-15 - Support for Bonding for Repair of the Minnesota River Riverbank - 01/19/2010 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY,MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-15
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE LOWER MINNESOTA RIVER WATERSHED
DISTRICT REQUEST FOR BONDING FOR REPAIR AND STABILIZATION OF THE
RIVERBANK OF THE MINNESOTA RIVER IN EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS,significant sections of the Minnesota River hank in the vicinity of Riverview
Road generally between Flying Cloud Drive and Homeward Hills Road in Eden Prairie have been
subject to erosion; and
WHEREAS, the erosion activity in this section of the Minnesota River has noticeably
accelerated in the past few years; and
WHEREAS,the City of Eden Prairie and the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District
(LMRWD)have collaborated on a study of the erosion issue; and
WHEREAS,the LMRWD has commissioned an additional study of the erosion issues and
the study has identified possible remedial and repair solutions that are expected to exceed$1 Million
to implement; and
WHEREAS,the Minnesota River is estimated to serve approximately 2 5%of the drainage
area of the entire State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the study makes a direct correlation between the amount of erosion and the
flow of this significant watercourse; and
WHEREAS,the US Army Corp of Engineers has declined to participate in the solution;and
WHEREAS, the scope of the problem and the solution to resolve it are of a magnitude
beyond the resources of the City and the LMRWD.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Eden Prairie,Minnesota,
that the City supports the efforts of the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District to seek state bond
funding to make the necessary repairs to the riverbank. Further, the City respectfully requests the
Legislature of the State of Minnesota to take positive action to fund the repairs of this important
resource protect the interests and properties of the residents and community of Eden Prairie.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie this 9`h day of January 2010.
Ail Young, Maycy
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