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RESOLUTION NO.
PETITION MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
TO PREPARE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR MOONEY LAKE OUTLET
WH�REAS,Mooney Lake and its tributary drainage area is located within the cities
of Medina, Orono, and Plymouth; and
�WHEREAS, Mooney Lake does not currently have an outlet and is therefore
landlocked; and
• WHEREAS,The water level of landlocked bodies fluctuates to a greater degree than
water bodies with outlets; and
WHEREAS, In recent years Mooney Lake has been experiencing relatively high
water levels causing damage to trees,yards, and landscaping.
�' NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ORONO,MINNESOTA: Petitions the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District to
prepare'an Engineering Feasibility Study to determine the feasibility of constructing an outlet for
Mooney Lake. The study should determine:
1. The feasibility of the project.
2. The preferred route and configuration for the outlet.
3. The estimated cost of the project.
4. The impact on the downstream storm water system.
5. The benefits of the project. �
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono, Minnesota at a regular meeting
� held this l lth day of May, 1998. -
Gabrie Jabbour, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda S. Vee, City Clerk