HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-06-01 PACKET 04.D.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
MEETING ITEM # LJ
DATE 06/01/11
PREPARED BY Public Safety Craig Woolery
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR
COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Adopt a resolution and pass a motion terminating the State of Emergency for the City of
Cottage Grove for major flooding issues for the Spring of 2011 that was originally declared
March 16, 2011.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution and pass a motion terminating the State of Emergency for the City of
Cottage Grove for major flooding issues.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Memorandum Fire Chief Bob Byerly dated 5 -17 -11
❑ Resolution
ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS
City Administrator Date
COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER
RESOLUTION NO. 2011 - [Resolution Number]
RESOLUTION TERMINATING A STATE OF EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, a major Spring 2011 flood event was predicted to impact the
population of the City of Cottage Grove in Washington County, and
WHEREAS, hydrologic conditions indicated a strong potential for
moderate to severe spring flooding in the St. Croix and Lower Mississippi River
basins, and
WHEREAS, due to the flood event ending in the County, and Washington
County Emergency Management has recommended that our city and county
terminate the State of Emergency, and
WHEREAS, the City Administrator and Director of Public Safety requests
the Mayor and City Council to terminate the declaration of the STATE OF
EMERGENCY for the Spring 2011 flood event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Cottage Grove, County of Washington, State of Minnesota, terminates the State
of Emergency for the City of Cottage Grove for the flood event of 2011.
Passed this 1st day of June, 2011.
Myron Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk
City of
Cotta Grove
Minnesota
To: Honorable Mayor, City Council and City Administrator Ryan Schroeder
From: Fire Chief Bob Byerly
Date: May 17, 2011
Subject: RESOLUTION ENDING THE STATE OF EMERGENCY
BACKGROUND
At the Cottage Grove City Council meeting of March 16, 2011, the Public Safety Department
requested a Declaration of Local Emergency, item 8B, which was approved by Council. Due to
the end of flooding issues in the County, Washington County Emergency Management has
recommended that our City and the County terminate the state of emergency.
DISCUSSION
2011 spring flood forecasts across the state predicted moderate to severe flooding. A flood
plan was created and put into effect for Grey Cloud township and River Acres neighborhood.
The flood planning done is currently an addendum of our All Hazard Plan. The departments of
Public Safety, Public Works and Community Development all had valuable input into this plan
and many meetings were held to address the potential issues and plan resources.
Fortunately the flooding in our area stayed below critical levels and no roads were closed to
Grey Cloud township as was first thought would happen with projected flood levels.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the resolution ending the State of Emergency for the City of Cottage Grove.