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7.6.
CC Regular Session
Meeting Date:
03/08/2011
By:
Jo Thieling, Administrative Services

Title:

Consider Resolution in Support of Recommendations for Refurbishment of Coon Rapids Dam

Background:

The Anoka City Council took action to support recommendations relating to refurbishment of the Coon Rapids Dam, as approved by the Coon Rapids Dam Commission.  The five recommendations are as follows:
 
1)  Complete a major refurbishment of the Coon Rapids Dam for a fifty-year or greater life span.
2)  Begin the work on the dam refurbishment as soon as possible.
3)  Use State Funds to complete the refurbishment work.
4)  Keep the Coon Rapids Regional Dam Commission authorized in Chapter 361, Minnesota Session Laws, 2010 Regular Session in existence for up to 12 months to study and address the issues of governance, ownership, and operation of the dam.
5)  Refurbishment of the dam should be done in such a manner as to not impede future installation of hydroelectric power.
 
Staff is asking Ramsey Council to express their support for these recommendations for refurbishment of the Coon Rapids Dam as well.
 
 

Recommendation:

The recommendations of the Coon Rapids Dam Commission are consistent with the interests of the City of Ramsey to retaion the dam and to provide statewide funding to make the necessary repairs.

Funding Source:

N/A

Council Action:

Motion to adopt Resolution #11-03-XXX in Support of the Recommendations for Refurbishment of the Coon Rapids Dam.

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 03/03/2011 04:49 PM
Form Started By:
Jo Thieling
Started On:
03/02/2011 10:44 AM
Final Approval Date:
03/03/2011