Agenda - Council - 03/08/2011 - Special B&C Interviews

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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #11-03-XXX RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REFURBISHMENT OF THE COON RAPIDS DAM WHEREAS, the Coon Rapids Dam is in need of refurbishment and the Coon Rapids Dam Commission (the "Commission") has made recommendations for its restoration; and WHEREAS, the Commission is recommending a major refurbishment of the Dam for a fifty-year or greater life span; and WHEREAS, the Commission is recommending work on the dam refurbishment begin as soon as possible, using State Funds to complete the work; and WHEREAS, the Commission is recommending keeping 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 dame; and WHEREAS, the refurbishment of the dam should be done in such a manner as to not impeded future installation of hydroelectric power; and WHEREAS, the Commission is seeking support of their recommendations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the Ramsey City Council supports the recommendations of the Coon Rapids Dam Commission for refurbishment of the Coon Rapids Dam. 2) That the City Council believes the work of the Commission has yielded a positive outcome for all involved. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: and the following were abstained: and the following were absent: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the Ramsey City Council this the 8th day of March, 2011.